Our Life: Now & Forever Prologue Beta Update Poll
Added 2022-04-17 18:00:04 +0000 UTCHello! We've got a little bonus poll today for everyone at tier 2 and up because it's only really relevant to those tiers. It's about how we release updates for the Our Life: Now & Forever prologue beta.
I mentioned in a dev post that we'd probably only update it every two or three months, but that was because I personally never like to release betas unless 10k+ new words have been added. The team can't write, edit, program, and test 10k+ words for OL2 in a month while the focus is on the Derek DLC, so that makes consistent updates to that beta not an option by those standards.
Though, it could be just me who thinks updates have to have 10k+ words to be worth releasing. If updates were shorter it'd be possible release new OL2 beta scenes every one to two months instead of two to three. For example, there's around 6k words of scenes that could come out in April, if people wanted them to. Or we could wait until May or June until another 4k+ was finished to have the next beta build release.
So, that's why we've got this poll today. If you prefer waiting for more substantial updates, or you'd like more regular beta launches, or it doesn't matter that much, feel free to let me know!
Comments
Keep doing you and making amazing games! Trust me when I say we will patiently wait for updates when y’all can! Thank you for all your hard work! It doesn’t go unnoticed!
Hann Hensley
2022-04-22 05:24:26 +0000 UTCI can wait. I know of no better dating sim than "our life" Love you guys, take ur time <3 Quality over quantity^^
Su Xe
2022-04-20 14:57:01 +0000 UTCOh man, I'm caught somewhere between wanting to play each update as soon as I can and wanting to wait for the full release before going any further.
PoundCat
2022-04-19 04:35:51 +0000 UTCPatience is hard to have, but almost always rewards. You do you, at your own pace! I've always enjoyed the works you have released, and its always been worth the wait.
Jeremiah Mack
2022-04-19 02:13:28 +0000 UTCNow I really wanna play it!! Thanks for answering me, really love your guys games, these games have brought me such joy whenever I'm having a real lousy day.
Bobcatll G
2022-04-19 02:04:26 +0000 UTCThe betas would be the same in terms the play experience. They wouldn't be less good, it'd just take less time to reach the end of them! The 6k is two complete scenes.
GB Patch
2022-04-19 01:54:18 +0000 UTCI'm curious and Idk if I'll be answered but it appears that some people are concern that if we do have shorter releases that the scene/moment in the beta will be unfished. and just abruptly stop in a mid-sentence/scene. personally I believe that GB Patch Games wouldn't do that to us. hence why we have such long waits between betas. So I was wondering if the 6k words are a completed scene or not?
Bobcatll G
2022-04-19 00:12:54 +0000 UTCI know that you all work hard and want to make sure that lots of quality goes into your work. So I do not mind waiting longer for longer updates.
Leanne
2022-04-18 22:03:06 +0000 UTCI prefer shorter updates more frequently, because I am impatient, but also because I like to play a scene from start to finish without pauses and I don't always have the time or mental bandwidth to play something longer. So for me, length is often a detractor.
Erin Audley
2022-04-18 18:45:27 +0000 UTCI honestly don't mind waiting, especially when months go by super fast for me
Serena Divinity
2022-04-18 11:22:48 +0000 UTCI would totally go for the "wait until later", But I was really hoping at least one more would be out this month. But whatever happens, I won't complain!
Weehaw Willow
2022-04-18 08:20:18 +0000 UTCI liked the little updates, but I wanna be able to play a moment/scene from start to finish without a pause in between. It'll be more rewarding in the long run since there will be more and gives you and the team more time to do things with it. (Plus me and everyone else dosen't want anyone to overwork themselves)
Astro Is Alive
2022-04-18 02:36:50 +0000 UTChonestly, whatever's an easier workload for you guys to do. I can see why frequent updates can help keep the hype alive but also having something to actually play is a good call too.
Elizabeth
2022-04-17 23:28:09 +0000 UTCLonger. Having more is better and worth the wait.
Kivah Writes
2022-04-17 22:31:50 +0000 UTCI'm in the majority. Because I feel like it's a little disappointing only getting 1 scene at a time. However, if we get some kind of demo, beta, or a poll to vote in every 2-3 months I think it helps to make us feel like we are contributing to the games as they progress.
Nikkisama
2022-04-17 22:07:09 +0000 UTCI'm very in between! I would like updates to come quicker because I'm very excited for this game, but at the same time bigger is better so I also don't mind waiting longer for a bigger update.
vinea
2022-04-17 20:07:07 +0000 UTCIm part of the minorty who want more shorter updates cause i really want to see more of OL NF cause i love the sequel game so much!! But i can wait for a bigger more contet filled update.
Bobcatll G
2022-04-17 20:04:06 +0000 UTCI completely agree with this, though it's still their decision and I support it either way, I'm still just happy such a great game is being made 😄
Bree
2022-04-17 19:49:14 +0000 UTCWe can definitely help on our end with helping find/squash bugs/errors during Beta, whether it's shorter or longer updates 😀 On the other hand it's nice to have a break between update releases, since we normally would have to remake our characters from scratch whenever we dive into the latest Beta build.
Psykes
2022-04-17 19:40:09 +0000 UTCI strongly prefer waiting longer for bigger updates! it makes it worth the wait and gives us enough content to spend more time with. Whenever I feel impatient I just replay the full game and test a few more options.
Gatewaytono
2022-04-17 19:11:45 +0000 UTCHonestly, I'm super hyped for the game so I want to go with shorter updates but having a big bulk on content at the expense of waiting sounds good too because it's more to play at once TT-TT
Queen Hajinari
2022-04-17 18:59:31 +0000 UTC;.; I just wanted to make it to Tamarack’s house. It was like oh yeah don’t worry we are going to invite her too. And I go wooo heck yeah I wonder if she’ll have any different types of reaction because I put her on crush. Let’s see. And it ends. I’m down for shorter just to have more buuut I don’t want you all to be stressed out. I’m fine with the wait, just looking forward to it is all
Jose Velazquez
2022-04-17 18:37:29 +0000 UTCWould love to have something meatier to sink my teeth into as much as I’m surviving off the crumbs haha. Plus, what else should an update be but an opportunity for you to show off your hard work~
Jericho
2022-04-17 18:21:42 +0000 UTCI think it should be longer updates, even if they're less frequent. I love when I kinda just get surprised with a build when life is rocky. It's like a little present every few months! I also really think it'd be hard to really get into the new content if it's too short, it feels like it'd be over as soon as it started.
PoohBee
2022-04-17 18:17:08 +0000 UTCPersonally I'd rather see a new chunk of new content periodically than a (relatively) constant stream of small new bits and pieces.
HJW
2022-04-17 18:16:35 +0000 UTCMy one wish is that you add the ability to save your game before it kicks you to the main menu
John Robert Mahoney
2022-04-17 18:14:56 +0000 UTCI'm personally in between, though.
N Banks
2022-04-17 18:10:45 +0000 UTCI think it should be shorter updates more often. Because those who want longer updates could always just wait a few updates and then play the released build. Whereas those who might want quicker content don't really have an alternative option like the former half.
N Banks
2022-04-17 18:09:38 +0000 UTCThe phrasing kinda throws me off a bit, so I'll put a comment here. And this is only if it's not an issue for you guys, but id like it somewhere in between. Like, I don't mind whatever you decide to go with, but waiting a long time for massive updates would bug me, cause I'm impatient, but too small of updates would feel like not much is changing because every new version wouldn't be much different from the previous one.
ICHGArmy
2022-04-17 18:09:08 +0000 UTCas hard as it is to wait, i think longer updates are more fulfilling when we do get to play them :)
Emily Ward
2022-04-17 18:07:58 +0000 UTCLonger updates will make the wait worth it and the time in the game longer!
Naicha
2022-04-17 18:06:03 +0000 UTCPersonally feel that it’s better to wait for more so I can get the full picture of a scene!
Camellia
2022-04-17 18:03:48 +0000 UTCI feel like longer updates would be better because it'd be more content to explore in one sitting, y'know? I wouldn't mind waiting at all.
Malak
2022-04-17 18:03:33 +0000 UTCwhatever u feel is best honestly!! i personally don’t mind waiting :^}
lem
2022-04-17 18:01:55 +0000 UTCI wouldn't mind shorter betas if you could save before it kicks you out to the main menu x)
Ashe Eon
2022-04-17 18:01:49 +0000 UTC
