Hello everyone! I got back to work on TROT back in March (as promised), and this is my first dev log in 2024! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)✧

My current plan is to finish all the writing in one go (including Act 3) before I move on to art, music, and programming works -- since every time I start writing again, I feel quite discouraged... So, to maintain the scripting consistency, I believe writing it all at once is for the best.

In 2023, it took me 3 months to complete 2 chapters' content. This year, my goal is to finish updating Act 2 (5 chapters) and the writing for the Act 3 (3 chapters). So... it's still a long way to go. 

Anyway, I'll complete Act 2  within this year no matter what!

However,  I'm still scripting, there's not much else to update. So I decided to share my 2024 dev plan with you all:

February:

• Complete detailed outline of the story

March:

• 1st draft: Chap 4 & 5
• 2nd draft: Chap 4 (renpy)

April:

• 2nd draft: Chap 5 (renpy)
• 1st draft: Chap 6 Edmund's route
• 1st draft: Chap 6 Hendrix's route 
• 2nd draft: Chap 6 Edmund's route (renpy)
• 2nd draft: Chap 6 Hendrix's route (renpy)

May:

• 1st draft: Chap 7 & 8 (Noah's route)
• 2nd draft: Chap 7 & 8 (renpy)

June:

• 1st draft: Chap 9 & 10 & final
  
• Art

July:

• Art
• Programming

August:

• Wrap up Act 2
• Internal testing
• Translation stuff
• Release Act 2 (hopefully)

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As you know, my plan is to release Act 2 for free, then TROT will enter a phase of revision where I'll add CGs, refine art assets, add more illustrations, polish the storyline, etc.

Act 2 includes Hendrix, Edmund, and Noah's routes (with the route endings), as well as TROT's two "main endings."

Act 3 includes Leon's route, other "main endings," and the "true ending" — and it will be released on Steam (I'm now a Steam developer! Yay!). By then, I'll decide on the final price for the game. But 2/3 of the game will be free — which makes me very happy to allow more people to enjoy TROT's main story!

So in 2024, I'm also considering:

1. Running a Kickstarter campaign for TROT crowdfunding
2. Launching a Steam page
3. After Act 2, create a Patreon account to provide exclusive content and early testing, etc.

So, that's my 2024 dev plan! 

Honestly, I'm completely immersed in this game every day now other than my job. The story is longer and more complex than I imagined, but I believe when Act 2 is released, it won't disappoint you.

Okay, that's it. Hope you have a wonderful day!  ♪（＾∀＾●）ﾉｼ

(I just realized today is April Fools' Day... but I'm serious about what I said! (´,,•ω•,,‘)