Happy New Year!
[h3]Happy New Year![/h3]
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Hardenville News
Dev Log #4 | Episode 1
[h3]Purchase of New Equipment[/h3]
I'm excited to share an update regarding my previous post about acquiring a second computer for rendering and animations, equipped with an RTX 4090, 14th-gen i9, and all that powerful hardware. I've just received my first payment from Steam (sales from November), and along with the payments from Patreon, SubscriberStar, and Itch.io, I'm thrilled to announce that I placed an order for a complete set of parts today. Some items were out of stock and will arrive a few days later than the others. Nevertheless, we're expanding to enable multitasking with two computers side-by-side, featuring an RTX 3090 and RTX 4090. This wouldn't have been possible without your support!
Oh, and as a token of appreciation for all your support, Johanna offered to take care of the laundry today!
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
I'm excited to share an update regarding my previous post about acquiring a second computer for rendering and animations, equipped with an RTX 4090, 14th-gen i9, and all that powerful hardware. I've just received my first payment from Steam (sales from November), and along with the payments from Patreon, SubscriberStar, and Itch.io, I'm thrilled to announce that I placed an order for a complete set of parts today. Some items were out of stock and will arrive a few days later than the others. Nevertheless, we're expanding to enable multitasking with two computers side-by-side, featuring an RTX 3090 and RTX 4090. This wouldn't have been possible without your support!
Oh, and as a token of appreciation for all your support, Johanna offered to take care of the laundry today!
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Merry Christmas!
[h3]Merry Christmas![/h3]
We hope that for all of you celebrating Christmas, whether with loved ones, friends, or alone, you'll have a fantastic holiday season.
[h3]A hint for Episode 1[/h3]
"It's sad that MC's bed isn't a bit larger..." You'll find out what that's all about in the upcoming Episode 1 of Hardenville.
[h3]Take Care[/h3]
Onto something completely different and much more important than some Christmas marketing for an AVN.
Since it's Christmas, many out there feel alone, depressed, and unsure about the future. Remember that there will always be great times ahead, even when it feels like rock bottom. You're strong, and you will make it through this. Please contact professionals if you ever doubt yourself.
It's crucial that we think about and care for those around us during these times. Greet your old neighbor and wish them a Merry Christmas, send a text to your friend or colleague. You never know what they're struggling with. A simple reminder that people care can truly save lives.
[h3]Thank you, and Merry Christmas![/h3]
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
We hope that for all of you celebrating Christmas, whether with loved ones, friends, or alone, you'll have a fantastic holiday season.
[h3]A hint for Episode 1[/h3]
"It's sad that MC's bed isn't a bit larger..." You'll find out what that's all about in the upcoming Episode 1 of Hardenville.
[h3]Take Care[/h3]
Onto something completely different and much more important than some Christmas marketing for an AVN.
Since it's Christmas, many out there feel alone, depressed, and unsure about the future. Remember that there will always be great times ahead, even when it feels like rock bottom. You're strong, and you will make it through this. Please contact professionals if you ever doubt yourself.
It's crucial that we think about and care for those around us during these times. Greet your old neighbor and wish them a Merry Christmas, send a text to your friend or colleague. You never know what they're struggling with. A simple reminder that people care can truly save lives.
[h3]Thank you, and Merry Christmas![/h3]
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Meet Hallie
[h3]Hallie[/h3]
Oh no! Due to the overall public poll votes on Discord, Patreon and SubscriberStar favoring redheads, we're 'forced' to introduce you to Hallie a little earlier than expected. Hallie is a 21-year-old British woman who recently relocated from the UK to Hardenville. You will officially meet her in Episode 1. As she doesn't know many people yet, please remember to take good care of her! She is a bit shy.
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Oh no! Due to the overall public poll votes on Discord, Patreon and SubscriberStar favoring redheads, we're 'forced' to introduce you to Hallie a little earlier than expected. Hallie is a 21-year-old British woman who recently relocated from the UK to Hardenville. You will officially meet her in Episode 1. As she doesn't know many people yet, please remember to take good care of her! She is a bit shy.
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Dev Log #3 | Episode 1
[h3]Progress Update and More![/h3]
Progress on Episode 1 continues smoothly, and I'm thrilled to bring the next chapter to you. However, as mentioned earlier, the initial 'late December / early January' timeline will need to officially extend into January 2024. Why? Because I want to ensure the best experience for you, and sometimes taking extra time ensures its delivery. Sharing a slight delay is never easy, but it's for the best. I hope you can understand and respect my decision. I'm putting in a lot of effort to deliver unique scenes and environments not seen in other AVNs, such as small things like a ground-up creation of a grocery store called Caremart.
[h3]Early Release of Episode 1[/h3]
I plan to release a beta version of Episode 1 on other platforms 3-7 days earlier than its release on Steam. This isn't about trying to generate more revenue but rather to address errors, grammatical issues, and more before the final release on Steam, where people can leave reviews.
[h3]Developer Update[/h3]
For those unaware, Hardenville is currently developed solely by me. Sometimes I refer to 'we,' pertaining to JoyFI Games, and at other times, 'I' or 'me,' referring to myself as the sole developer. It's important to note that I'm passionately working on this project and am truly enjoying every hour spent crafting an extended experience in Hardenville for all of you.
[h3]New Equipment[/h3]
As mentioned earlier, I applied for a loan from my bank to purchase a powerful new PC rig valued at approximately $10,000. However, due to their excessive collateral requirements, I've decided not to proceed with the loan. Instead, I'll invest in 50% of the equipment using the initial Steam revenue in early January. This will still grant us a highly functional second PC for rendering. The remaining 50% of the planned PC equipment will be purchased once the second Steam revenue arrives in early February.
[h3]Episode 2 and Beyond[/h3]
With the holiday season approaching, many enjoy vacations and reduced work hours. However, for me, it means dedicating more time to work on the project. Starting January, I'll be able to officially work full-time on Hardenville, all thanks to your support. I deeply appreciate every purchase, wishlist addition, like, review, and more. Thank you, everyone!
After the release of Episode 1, I plan to take a break of one to two weeks to relax, play games, unwind with friends, and savor life's moments. Then, I'll commence production on Episode 2, which I'm sure many of you are eagerly anticipating. Why? Because Johanna will return home early from her honeymoon due to unforeseen circumstances..
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/
Progress on Episode 1 continues smoothly, and I'm thrilled to bring the next chapter to you. However, as mentioned earlier, the initial 'late December / early January' timeline will need to officially extend into January 2024. Why? Because I want to ensure the best experience for you, and sometimes taking extra time ensures its delivery. Sharing a slight delay is never easy, but it's for the best. I hope you can understand and respect my decision. I'm putting in a lot of effort to deliver unique scenes and environments not seen in other AVNs, such as small things like a ground-up creation of a grocery store called Caremart.
[h3]Early Release of Episode 1[/h3]
I plan to release a beta version of Episode 1 on other platforms 3-7 days earlier than its release on Steam. This isn't about trying to generate more revenue but rather to address errors, grammatical issues, and more before the final release on Steam, where people can leave reviews.
[h3]Developer Update[/h3]
For those unaware, Hardenville is currently developed solely by me. Sometimes I refer to 'we,' pertaining to JoyFI Games, and at other times, 'I' or 'me,' referring to myself as the sole developer. It's important to note that I'm passionately working on this project and am truly enjoying every hour spent crafting an extended experience in Hardenville for all of you.
[h3]New Equipment[/h3]
As mentioned earlier, I applied for a loan from my bank to purchase a powerful new PC rig valued at approximately $10,000. However, due to their excessive collateral requirements, I've decided not to proceed with the loan. Instead, I'll invest in 50% of the equipment using the initial Steam revenue in early January. This will still grant us a highly functional second PC for rendering. The remaining 50% of the planned PC equipment will be purchased once the second Steam revenue arrives in early February.
[h3]Episode 2 and Beyond[/h3]
With the holiday season approaching, many enjoy vacations and reduced work hours. However, for me, it means dedicating more time to work on the project. Starting January, I'll be able to officially work full-time on Hardenville, all thanks to your support. I deeply appreciate every purchase, wishlist addition, like, review, and more. Thank you, everyone!
After the release of Episode 1, I plan to take a break of one to two weeks to relax, play games, unwind with friends, and savor life's moments. Then, I'll commence production on Episode 2, which I'm sure many of you are eagerly anticipating. Why? Because Johanna will return home early from her honeymoon due to unforeseen circumstances..
[h3]Hardenville[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010460/Hardenville/