August Progress:

• Completed 85% of the background images
• Finished all CG drafts
• Imported all currently available art assets
• Completed 2/5 of the programming for Act 2
• Finished the TROT anniversary illustration
• Re-read Act 2 and listed the plot adjustments needed

September Plans:

• Complete the programming for Act 2
• Finish the plot adjustments for Act 2
• Complete all new NPC sprites
• Finalize the script and send it for proofreading

August has flown by in the blink of an eye. My life changed a lot this month—I had a job change, moved to a new apartment, and I'm no longer living alone. These changes have reduced my game development time by 70%. I hope I can regain my previous routine soon!

Now, let's get to the main topic:
August has been an interesting month -- because August 25th marks the one-year anniversary of TROT!

Now it's time for Anniversary Art!

If you checked my twitter you will see another version of this image (・`ω´・)

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since I first released the demo!
Over the past year, I’ve poured nearly all of my free time into this project (except when I was traveling or handling other essential tasks), so it’s felt like an incredibly long year for me. Looking back to when I released the demo—it feels like a lifetime ago, and yet I’ve accomplished so much in these twelve months!

Every review and rating the game has received has accompanied me on this journey, giving me the strength to keep developing. Knowing that someone out there is excited to play this game, looking forward to the story’s updates, has kept me going. It’s amazing to create something and find out that it’s being seen—and even anticipated by others in the world. That’s how I’ve made it through this year. (つ´ω`)つ

I can’t wait for TROT’s 2-year anniversary. What will I have accomplished by this time next year? Will TROT already be on Steam?

Moments like this make me realize just how fun creating is.

Also, I received a fan art from a player yesterday to celebrate the anniversary. Please enjoy this lovely depiction of Edmund!

So, that’s my August summary. 

Happy one-year anniversary! Thank you all!