Methods: The Canada Files News

Writing continues on File 04.



Here's what I worked on since the last devlog.

• Finished Chapter 17
  
• Finished Chapter 18
  
• Started writing Chapter 19
  

I'm still hard at work writing File 04! I always assume it will be easier than it is — but it's started to go more smoothly, and I'm having more fun the more I write it. I wanted to be able to release it this year, however, it's just too late for that I think. The Steam holiday sales that happen around the end of the year are just a really bad time to release something. However, I am doing my best to ensure that the final three files take less time to complete overall.

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

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File 04 is now being written.



Here's what I worked on since the last devlog.

• Outlined the mystery
  
• Finished Chapter 16
  
• Started writing Chapter 17
  
• Completed two music tracks
  

It took a long time to complete a mystery outline I was happy enough with to begin the writing process, but I'm pleased to say that it is finally finished. I've started writing File 04, and so far it's been going smoothly. I have a secret plan in place to try to make the game's development go a bit faster — but what I have to be the most careful about is making sure the writing is at the same level of quality as the other Files, so I can't rush that part. I'm being secretive about it because I'm not sure if it will work yet — but if it does, it may lay out a path for my future development workflow.

When I've gotten stuck on writing, I tackle the music tracks instead. That way I am always doing something productive.

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

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Good news for everyone: the demo for Methods: The Canada Files is now LIVE on Steam!



Time to meet distinctive detectives and storm through the thrilling competition!

TRY MTCF for FREE!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2297480/Methods_The_Canada_Files_Demo/

— Erabit & LockedOn

File 04 begins development.



Here's what I worked on since the last devlog!

• Outlining the mystery
  
• Started writing Chapter 16
  

With Hangout Three's release, the game is now over the 50% mark. It's taken a lot of work to get here, but I'm hoping that the final three Files will be as smooth as File 03's development was. With File 04, I'm aiming to create something unexpected, a mystery that will test Team Tads on multiple levels, and also operates on multiple levels. It's definitely going to be a challenge to keep it from becoming a confusing mess, but I like that kind of challenge. We'll see if I succeed!

I had a lot going on the past few months — I was away from my home set-up while creating Hangout Three which is why it took a bit longer. But now I'm back, and feeling motivated to get things done.

Until next time!

— LockedOn.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2063530/Methods_The_Canada_Files/

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Important bug fixing update!

• Larika's method crash fixed
  
• Hangout Three icon misplacement fixed