Got some stuff to talk about. Namely the monetization aspect of this project.
MAIN GAME:
For the previous 5 years of so, everything I've made came out for free eventually. For the main game, it was available on the $10 tier on day one of each update. While the $5 tier gets it 2 weeks later and the $1 tier, another 2 weeks after that... and finally it would be available completely for free sometime after.
This is changing. Now, new episodes will stay at the 10$ Tier indefinitely (this will retroactively affect EP11, which I will move back up to the $10 tier as soon as I post this.
EP1-EP10 will remain available for free. I won't removed the download.
BONUS EPISODES:
For the bonus episodes. Previously, each new episode that comes out was locked at the $20 tier until a new one is developed. At which point, previously released bonuses will migrate down the tier, all the way to the $1 Tier before being available for free later.
This is also changing. The lowest limit for down tier migration for bonus episodes are now at $5. They will not go lower than that as each new bonus episodes are released.
A newly released bonus will still be locked at $20 until the next one is made as this is the entire reason behind the bonuses, as a top tier reward.
This will not affect the bonuses that are already available for free. Namely Bonus 1-3. They will remain free forever. Bonus 4 and above will never go below the $5 tier going forward.
REASONING:
First and foremost I'm doing this for the money. Not gonna beat around the bush about it. Putting an asking price on what I think (hope) my work is worth both in terms of money and self worth. Secondly, this is to make things more in line with what other devs of similar games are doing with their monetization. And finally, it's to make things align better as I attempt to make my work available on the various store fronts on the interwebs.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Sorry to the $1 tier folks. You guys are the biggest group amongst my patrons. And I appreciate you all for all these years. I've been putting off this decision for a long time now even though it's been eating away at me with each new release. But things are changing and the decision has been made.
is there a walk through thingy, i tried to unlock Emily's scene but just couldn't do it nd i got like few more of hers. thank you also awesome sauce (game) love it! *imitates Luis laugh* AH HA HA!
The walkthrough is available with $5 tier on parteon
But you can also just do a save before each choice then skip through to the end of that episode to see your points update
P.s. I'm guessing your missing the good ones for her. To get them easily don't mess around with the others and try to just be nice to her, forget corruption some will come along in that path
One more announcement Az has announced there will be a steam version released before working on episode 12 and that will be updated. But it may be a year or more before it's released
If the game ever finishes, I might pick up some sort of complete bundle of the game. But I'm just gonna be out until that time. I'm not against paying for games, just not an unknowable amount like $10/episode or month for an unknown number of episodes or months.
I guess my only question is: Considering the price of the game on there is also $10, does this give all future episodes too? If so what would be the point in spending HUNDREDS on $10/month for the same access? Also, what we already bought the game through here? Seems super sketchy to make that a past purchase that gives you nothing moving forward unless you pay AGAIN on that site too...
nice game so far, hopefully it can be finished sooner rather than later! The writing's decent, the pace is on par with most other avn games (wordy af, not sure why) and the character designs are good! It's not over-the-top with the sex, which is good, wish some of the earlier scenes were more subtle, but they were still fine! Looking forward to the next update!
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Hey everyone.
Got some stuff to talk about. Namely the monetization aspect of this project.
MAIN GAME:
For the previous 5 years of so, everything I've made came out for free eventually. For the main game, it was available on the $10 tier on day one of each update. While the $5 tier gets it 2 weeks later and the $1 tier, another 2 weeks after that... and finally it would be available completely for free sometime after.
This is changing. Now, new episodes will stay at the 10$ Tier indefinitely (this will retroactively affect EP11, which I will move back up to the $10 tier as soon as I post this.
EP1-EP10 will remain available for free. I won't removed the download.
BONUS EPISODES:
For the bonus episodes. Previously, each new episode that comes out was locked at the $20 tier until a new one is developed. At which point, previously released bonuses will migrate down the tier, all the way to the $1 Tier before being available for free later.
This is also changing. The lowest limit for down tier migration for bonus episodes are now at $5. They will not go lower than that as each new bonus episodes are released.
A newly released bonus will still be locked at $20 until the next one is made as this is the entire reason behind the bonuses, as a top tier reward.
This will not affect the bonuses that are already available for free. Namely Bonus 1-3. They will remain free forever. Bonus 4 and above will never go below the $5 tier going forward.
REASONING:
First and foremost I'm doing this for the money. Not gonna beat around the bush about it. Putting an asking price on what I think (hope) my work is worth both in terms of money and self worth. Secondly, this is to make things more in line with what other devs of similar games are doing with their monetization. And finally, it's to make things align better as I attempt to make my work available on the various store fronts on the interwebs.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Sorry to the $1 tier folks. You guys are the biggest group amongst my patrons. And I appreciate you all for all these years. I've been putting off this decision for a long time now even though it's been eating away at me with each new release. But things are changing and the decision has been made.
Thanks for reading,
Az.
If i pay $10 for each new episode here will i get access as they come out?
No. that's not how itch works.
If you pay for it 3 times, at 10 dollars each, you just paid 30$ for it.
It will still only be the free, chapter 1 to 10. :-(
so do we got to pay to get the new episodes?
is there a walk through thingy, i tried to unlock Emily's scene but just couldn't do it nd i got like few more of hers. thank you also awesome sauce (game) love it! *imitates Luis laugh* AH HA HA!
The walkthrough is available with $5 tier on parteon
But you can also just do a save before each choice then skip through to the end of that episode to see your points update
P.s. I'm guessing your missing the good ones for her. To get them easily don't mess around with the others and try to just be nice to her, forget corruption some will come along in that path
One more announcement Az has announced there will be a steam version released before working on episode 12 and that will be updated. But it may be a year or more before it's released
Post with more info https://www.patreon.com/posts/situation-report-113073298
If the game ever finishes, I might pick up some sort of complete bundle of the game. But I'm just gonna be out until that time. I'm not against paying for games, just not an unknowable amount like $10/episode or month for an unknown number of episodes or months.
Another announcement for everyone the game is available on a new website and I highly doubt it will be updated here
https://www.patreon.com/posts/oppaiman-store-111311767
The store website link is in above post
Thanks for updating us on things. Can't say I'm willing to support ditching people like this, so at least now I can leave it behind. Such a shame.
Np
check latest update above for better news
I'm definitely gonna get the steam version whenever it releases
I guess my only question is: Considering the price of the game on there is also $10, does this give all future episodes too? If so what would be the point in spending HUNDREDS on $10/month for the same access? Also, what we already bought the game through here? Seems super sketchy to make that a past purchase that gives you nothing moving forward unless you pay AGAIN on that site too...
I just checked into it. It actually costs $10 a month paid through a patreon subscription.
if you want a one time payment I suggest waiting for it to be released on Steam
Note: all episodes 1-10 on itch are free to download now
announcement for everyone waiting here for the next update
The dev has decided to raise the price to $10 tier on patreon so I don't know when it will get released on here
But at any rate it won't be free on here once it releases
Post with above announcement on patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/times-are-111185585
In other words, the game is dead on here!
Thanks for the update mate :)
Check my latest update I think it is where AZ plans to release everything after episode 10
Episode 11 is already available there
I hope he's not just going to drop itch.
I paid for it on here and I want to see the rest of the story!
He could add a paid minimum amount d/l that has the current version and just leave the free one as episode 10.
Check latest announcement above
I don't the Az plans to use itch anymore
Also thanks for the comment it pinged me and reminded me to check for any new posts on patreon by Az
Ugh I hope he sees my post and reconsiders.
Your welcome.
and thanks for the info from the patreon.
I rarely check those.
Fun game, but I wish there was an path for the MC to not be a complete and total pussy
Nice work ! thanks to the dev
for everyone that's searching for episode 11 it does exist but you have to pay for it (bcs it's on Patreon)
link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/halfway-house-106652506?utm_medium=social&utm_sour...
also there are some bonus games
https://www.azdev.org/download
When is Episode 11 finally coming as its been several months plus how many Episodes are planned of have you given up with story ?
OMG THIS STORYLINE HAS ME HOOKED WHEN IS THE 11th EPISODE I WILL PAY FOR THIS SHIT!
so is there only three female characters and this game is not a Harem?
No there are additional side characters but only 3 girls/women that you do most stuff with
Correct it's only possible to romance Emily, it's all explained in the description so please read it instead of asking questions
is THIS question okay to ask?
yeah, I did. I just want to know 'is that all'🙂
And thanks for the information.
nice game so far, hopefully it can be finished sooner rather than later! The writing's decent, the pace is on par with most other avn games (wordy af, not sure why) and the character designs are good! It's not over-the-top with the sex, which is good, wish some of the earlier scenes were more subtle, but they were still fine! Looking forward to the next update!
next update should be here soon EP 11 is out for patrons as for when AZ will update here am not sure on but should be soon.
Any idea of an update?
EP 11 is out for patrons so shouldent be too much longer
Is impreg in the game?
Not yet
It may come further in the story line I don't know if Az has said one way or the other yet
Great visual novel with a nice mix of characters for everyone great job keep it up! Can't wait for more episodes
Great Visual Novel until it dissed Officially Amazing! AND the Nintendo Wii.
this blatant slander of a beloved British and Australian TV program AND a beloved childhood console will NOT go unnoticed.