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Monthly update #15
Well, as you know, I now have hired two people to help me with coding Aiden's chapters! Though nothing has been done so far, that's mostly my fault for not having enough script finished.Gray's chapter 26 (both innocent & passionate versions) is currently being written. Which means it's almost over! Once his route is finished, I will try and see if I can find anyone to go over his route and adjust some scenes based on the criticisms of the MC. Either way, I'm excited to have a...
4.1.0 Password Plus
The 4.1.0 update is now out!Remember, Aiden is getting 1 chapter a month so I can focus on finishing Gray's route.If you run into the error that "jo_selfie_3" or something similar is missing, please follow these steps:- Open up your Tailor Tales folder in the Itch app- Browse to the location of the missing file error: Tailor Tales > www > img > pictures > Chat_Pictures- Duplicate any image in there (like the cat) and rename it to the missing file error, so "jo_selfie_3"- Rest...
Favourite character artist
So my next game will be the dating simulator! It's a contemporary modern dating game, where you can create your own MC and go out on dates with the love interests (mixed genders).I'll be hiring an artist this time around, and I'm on the lookout for any artists I might want to commission, but I'd like your input, too! So far I've got three artists in mind.Artist: KrauArt style: lineless cel-shadingPortfolio:-------------------Artist: BetinaArt style: soft and painterlyPortfoli...
Aiden's 3rd CG
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Gray's 7th CG
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Gray's 6th CG
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Gray's 5th CG
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Monthly update #14
(Caine has a small cameo in Aiden's route)Last month was... super stressful. I had to draw 3 CGs (2 for Gray, 1 for Aiden), and this month I'll have to draw another 2.The entire thing about working on two routes at the same time, just because someone else was writing Gray's route, is not as feasible anymore.I'm very tempted to put Aiden content on hold (I'd still write his script every month, but wouldn't code any chapters for him), but I don't know how you all feel a...
New Patreons not connecting to Itch.io
Currently Patreon changed something to their API, which Itch hasn't accounted for, so when you try to download Tailor Tales Plus, it just gives you an error.In the meantime while they fix it, I'm going to hand out personal download keys for the game. Make sure you install it through the Itch app as well (you enter the URL into their browser).So anyone new who hasn't been able to download Tailor Tales Plus, please comment on this post and I shall give you a download link.
4.0.9 Password Plus
The 4.0.9 update is now out!Hopefully these Gray chapters are more palpable to players now.If you run into the error that "jo_selfie_3" or something similar is missing, please follow these steps:- Open up your Tailor Tales folder in the Itch app- Browse to the location of the missing file error: Tailor Tales > www > img > pictures > Chat_Pictures- Duplicate any image in there (like the cat) and rename it to the missing file error, so "jo_selfie_3"- Restart the game- If it says it...
Monthly update #13
Back in the swing of things, and I'm working on writing Aiden's route, directing the new writer to finish Gray's route, and drawing all the necessary art.I want to address everyone's criticism of Gray's route.I hear your feedback about the MC. A player's enjoyment of the route is directly tied to how much they like or tolerate the MC, and sadly, there's a whole lot of criticism about this MC.Firstly it was that she was too standoffish and hostile towards Gray. I got s...
4.0.8 Password Plus
The 4.0.8 update is now out!I am back in business! Will be celebrating my return with two chapters each for Gray and Aiden.Will also point out that is not feasible, and Aiden will most likely retain 1 chapter a month, and Gray 2 chapters a month. Turns out working on two routes at the same time while struggling to find a new writer for Gray and handle all the art is actually a lot of work.If you run into the error that "jo_selfie_3" or something similar is missing, please follow these st...
Aiden's 2nd CG (SPOILERS)
Aiden's 2nd CG was turned into a mini-CG. Now mini-CGs are CGs but also sprites with a full range of expressions. Caine and Dimitri have also had these before. What this means, instead of staring at this scene with a static image the entire time, Aiden has a full range of expressions to match the text.This is Aiden's chapter 10. Just to give you a taste of what's to come. I think we can all agree that chapter 10 is definitely the cutoff for the free version (which doesn't include...
Happy 2022!
I wish you all a happy new year!As you know, January will be put on pause, though newcomers can still join and enjoy the latest content.I took a long break and did nothing but socialize, play with my pets, and play games. I'll be back to work soon and hopefully resume a regular schedule!I met a couple of people who were sick during Christmas, but I've tested negative for covid several times, so at least I'm lucky as well. Hope you're all doing well.
Discord safe practices
One of the perks for being a Plus tier supporter, is that members get a special Patreon role in the Tailor Tales Discord.I have now seen at least three members with this role who have had their account compromised. A bot then proceeded to spam the Discord with a harmful link.I really don't want my Patreons to fall for this, and it is especially hard to have to ban them, so let's keep up with some safety measurements!How to avoid scams on DiscordThere's several ways to get scammed or ...
A month break!
So what with putting down two of my cats last week, and Gray's writer leaving the project, and releasing the DLC on Steam, it's been quite chaotic.I was just going to try and work a bit on Gray's route as well so that in January, he'd have two chapter released. But, as I looked over the chapters, I realized it required more art.And that's when I realized; yeah I need a break!I need to not have to worry about getting things done in time, or panicking about Gray's route (no...
No monthly update this month
I'll be skipping the monthly update this month, I don't think I'm up for it and I'll be doing sparse work this month as well.I mentioned back in May about my cat, and it's time to put him down this week, including his brother who has the same health issues. So I'm mentally a mess and taking some time to myself. I did manage to stretch it out for some months and got to spend more precious time with them, but this is it.Gray's route will continue as normal. I apologize ...
4.0.7 Password Plus
The 4.0.7 update is now out!I was not having the best day so I figured I'd release early today.In regards to Aiden's chapter 7; BEWARE SPOILERS IN COMMENTS.If you run into the error that "jo_selfie_3" or something similar is missing, please follow these steps:- Open up your Tailor Tales folder in the Itch app- Browse to the location of the missing file error: Tailor Tales > www > img > pictures > Chat_Pictures- Duplicate any image in there (like the cat) and rename it to the miss...
New writer!
I want to welcome our new writer Gwynne aboard! They'll be taking over Gray's route and hopefully finish it next year.Thanks to everyone who applied before.Because I wasn't able to get as much work done this month, Aiden will only get 1 new chapter for next month's update. Gray still gets 2 new chapters, and hopefully that will remain 2 a month if Gwynne is able to keep outputting chapters :D
Gray's 4th CG
Did a little different kind of shading this time around.Still looking for a new writer for Gray's route!
Important update about Gray's route
This is unfortunately not a very happy update.Nadine, the writer for Gray's route, is permanently stepping away due to health issues. These remain private. I thank her for all her work so far, and for making a lovable Gray. I wish her good luck and good health.Currently, 20 out of 30 chapters are written in total for Gray's route. That leaves me in search for a new writer to pick up the last act of Gray's story.At least for December, Gray will still have two chapters released. For 20...
Monthly update #12
I've finished coding Gray's chapters 12 and 13, with chapter 13 having like 4 unique new backgrounds for the funfair event.I don't know why I decided every ride had to have its own background, but I guess I like to suffer that way. Gray's script is suffering delays, it seems Nadine is too busy with other projects sadly. For now, Gray will continue having 2 chapter releases a month, until we manage to reach chapter 20, that's when it'll go to 1 a month, so we don't cat...
4.0.6 Password Plus
The 4.0.6 update is now out!Aiden's chapter 6 will feature its first Plus content.Most likely Aiden's chapters will be back to 1 a month in December due to working on DLC release for Steam.Please let me know if MC's selfies in the chat are not loading for you!Tailor Tales content this month:- Gray's chapters 10 & 11 Aiden's chapters 5 & 6Password:Selfie------------Ran into an issue? Can't play the chapters? Check out the troubleshooting FAQ here: https://tailortales.wordp...
Future game(s)
I create a lot of surveys and listen to player feedback on the things they like, want to see, and things they would not like etc.Tailor Tales is still an on-going game, and technically could go on indefinitely by adding more stories. Everything is still on track ;)But I also want to work on other games in the future (obviously romance included, duh!), and that's where all the surveys were for. Previously, I asked which idea was more interesting for players. There were two main concepts; a da...
Gray's 3rd CG
Here's Gray's 3rd CG, which shows up in chapter 12!I like night settings so much more, since there's a lot more opportunity to play with lighting hehe.
Customizing the LI
Another survey from me!This has to do with future otome projects. Indie otome games keep focusing more and more on custom content that the player can change. So I want to see how much interest there is in customizing your own LI versus sticking with premade designs.Please fill out the short survey here:https://forms.gle/NTfFFMjGkX1oCK5eAThanks!
Monthly Update #11
Finished adding Gray's chapters 10 and 11 to the game, as well as Aiden's chapter 6. Will hopefully add Aiden's chapter 7 this month, but he is a little on the backburner again because...I'm finally setting aside time to work on Steam DLC! Of course, this has nothing to do with Patreon, since most of you are already enjoying the Plus version, but free users are finally able to purchase Plus for themselves on Steam.Not going to lie, using Steam stresses me out, so it sucks out all...
4.0.5 Password Plus
The 4.0.5 update is now out!Please note that in this update, Jed's and Ivan's sprite have been swapped. So don't be alarmed that Jed starts talking, but you see Ivan's old sprite.Aiden's route will be back up to normal schedule with two new chapters a month, as well as with Gray.I'd like some feedback on Aiden's chapter 4, which is a chapter that doesn't feature a single character sprite on-screen (I'm not including chibis). Let me know if you enjoyed a full c...
Some changes in Gray's route
I wanted to announce a couple of changes in Gray's route, which is still under development.MC's animosity towards GrayI've seen a few sentiments about MC's character in particular and how while they enjoy Gray as a character, they dislike the MC because she's too standoffish towards Gray. From other feedback before on previous routes, people's enjoyment of the route is directly linked to whether or not they enjoyed (or tolerated) the MC. If they disliked the MC, then the ...
Gray's blowjob scene
Both Aiden's and Gray's route feature scenes of sexual nature that happen before the epilogue. People enjoy the plus content, so I am more comfortable adding them throughout the story now.Figured I'd spoil you all a scene from Gray, our resident dom. Happens in Chapter 19.Obviously NSFW and uh, sex spoilers.Read on!----"Will you stay tonight?" I whisper before his lips meet mine, seeing them tilt in amusement. "I'll stay," Gray says, his breath warm on my skin. &...
