discussion VN Ren'Py DAZ New Year's Day(e) [Ch. 5 v0.5.0] [Jonesy]

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I've been looking forward to any new updates. The not so bright girl with the speech impediment might be my favorite. Every scene with her is just funny.

new updates ? this should be getting the abandoned tag by now
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New Year's Day(e) Progress Report - 7/17/26


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Look at Kaylee and Shelby in the photobooth!


Hey there, People!


Just a quick little update.


I know I sound like a broken record sometimes, saying things like “I’m so excited about this next chapter!”, but that doesn’t change the fact that I am SO excited about this next chapter! I really am. I am done with the NYD “story”, now it’s time for the fun parts. I am about ¼ of the way through the animations (there will be between 20-30) and they’re looking pretty damn good so far.


I’ve also structured it in a way that will hopefully please many people. While there will be choices and different endings, I’d still hesitate to call this a “game” instead of a kinetic novel. I’d consider these to be more like “bonus content”. It’ll be fun. I’ve learned some new coding techniques, and so far everything is working smoothly.


Well, that’s about it. Oh, I will be posting some still shots for my paid subscribers on Patreon and Subscribestar. Test renders for the animations mostly. Some of them might not make it to production, and some of them might just be happy accidents.


Anyway, back to work!


Stay cool and be safe.


Love Y’all,


~ Jonesy

you got lucky, this needs the abandoned tag

 

[Jonesy]

New Year's Day(e) Progress Report - 8/5/26


Hey Everybody!


Just letting you know where things stand at the moment. I am still finishing up the final spicy scenes. It’s getting pretty crazy. It’s way more involved than anything I’ve done before (choices/branching paths/etc, though I’d still call this a kinetic novel for the most part). You’ll see what I mean when it’s done. I just looked, and so far I have done over 1600 still images and 12-15 animations for this chapter, and I still have at least 150-175 stills and 4-6 more animations to do.


Just to put that into a bit of perspective, all four chapters of Christmas Eve was a little over 1300 images total and no animations.

But here is the point: The end is in sight!


I am making a huge push to get things finished as quickly as I can without sacrificing quality.


I do have a 10-day vacation looming ahead on the 14th of August, so I’m doing all I can to be done by then. I am trying to get all of my renders done as fast as I can, because I can technically still work remotely via TeamViewer if I need to in order to finish up any debugging and rewrites if necessary. Wish me luck!


That’s about it for now. Back to work!


I hope this is the last update before the release.


Until then, stay safe, and tell the ones you love you love them.


Love Y’all,


~ Jonesy

 

[EvilTwin8283]

New Year's Day(e) Progress Report - 8/5/26


Hey Everybody!


Just letting you know where things stand at the moment. I am still finishing up the final spicy scenes. It’s getting pretty crazy. It’s way more involved than anything I’ve done before (choices/branching paths/etc, though I’d still call this a kinetic novel for the most part). You’ll see what I mean when it’s done. I just looked, and so far I have done over 1600 still images and 12-15 animations for this chapter, and I still have at least 150-175 stills and 4-6 more animations to do.


Just to put that into a bit of perspective, all four chapters of Christmas Eve was a little over 1300 images total and no animations.

But here is the point: The end is in sight!


I am making a huge push to get things finished as quickly as I can without sacrificing quality.


I do have a 10-day vacation looming ahead on the 14th of August, so I’m doing all I can to be done by then. I am trying to get all of my renders done as fast as I can, because I can technically still work remotely via TeamViewer if I need to in order to finish up any debugging and rewrites if necessary. Wish me luck!


That’s about it for now. Back to work!


I hope this is the last update before the release.


Until then, stay safe, and tell the ones you love you love them.


Love Y’all,


~ Jonesy

We appreciate the update. That's a sight more than other creators give us. Thank you.

 

[Jonesy]

New Year's Day(e) - Progress Report 8/16/26​

Aloha, Everyone!

Hello from a new timezone! I am currently on vacation, and I unfortunately did not finish NYD in time. I am still working on it when I can. I got SO close! Here’s where I am:

Renders for the entire story – 99.9% complete (I may need to do a few more for minor fixes and things)

Animations – 100% complete

Writing – 100% Complete (proofreading/revisions pending)

Coding – 98% Complete

Music Placement – 60% complete

Here is what I am working on remotely:

Finishing coding, proofreading/play-testing, music placement, End Credits


*****A quick word about the credits.*****

I want to recognize all of you that have contributed to my projects either on Patreon, Subscribestar or both. That said, some of the display names/user names on those platforms read as possible personal information (legal names). If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please let me know (DM me on the respective platform/Discord), so I can edit your name or add you to the number of anonymous donors. PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY 8/24/26. Otherwise, I will use the user name/handle/screen name I have at that time. (The monetary amounts donated will not be displayed for anyone)

Anyway, stay safe. Wish me luck that I don't get eaten by a shark or a black smoke monster! And here's to hoping I get lei'ed! (God I'm a dork...)

Aloha!

Love Y'all,

~ Jonesy