I'll give you some information before explain: the main project (HelenQ) is online since Oct 2021 (more or less 38 months), it gained until now nearly 1200$, so approximately 30 $/month. I ask to the artist for 2 commissions/year (400/500$ each). I'm paying the remaining obviosly.
For me that's only an hobby and I'm not earning from that- and that's ok for me, it's a pleasant hobby to create something from nothing. Having said that, I can afford only two commissions/year from an artist so the main project it's slow, and I know it.
But if I want to advance or try something different I'm a bit stuck, because without CG a game is only a bunch of text and some sound.
I wanted to try a different type of game (Helen is a classic fantasy/adventure RPG, while Ark47 is a RPG shooter, with a lot spent on the backbone of the gameplay, so, totally different) with different dynamics. I can't afford a full new commission only to try something new for my pleasure (only for the menu part it'll be 10 images, nearly 800$)...so...the options were two: AI generated CG or handmade by me (my current drawing skill is close to "stickman style" by the way).
I opted for the less atrocious way, AI, and it's clearly stated. In addition, all my updates are free (now and in the future) for both games so please don't accuse me "to lure new members", it's painful: 92% of my patreons are free members and I'm fine with that. I only want to get better and work freely in something I like to do. Helen Quest is going forward, paying a real artist, slowly, but it can't be otherwise.
I'd like to do more for it but I can't, I have a job like all the people and I can't "invest" more than that.
If you want more info or simply want to talk more about that you can contact me any time I'm always open :)
Hi, I'll try to fix that, can you please tell me in which teleport you where and in which part of the game (dungeon/magic lab/wind tower?) and which quest?
Hi... this bug is really new. It's the first time I see something like that. Can I ask you if you're playing on browser or downloadable version (win/mac?) and the choices that you have done at the beginning of the game (skipped something?), I'll try to recreate the same conditions.
Hi, I'm sorry for that. I hope with the next version to change all the old art (except the facial expressions in the dialogues). I like both the old and the new art but I really need an artist that can support this project for a long journey and now I'm sure about her ;). See you soon MuhGuy, maybe at the next updated :)
Hi Kuruni, on the next update the plan is to catch really less rabbits, I've forgot to change it on this 1.3.0 version. It'll be like 4 or 5 rabbits on the next update :)
When finished I think it'll be avaiable here in Itch. Right now I didn't considered Steam an option cause I first want to finish the game, but it's a good idea, maybe in the future :-)
Hi, I planned to finish it all. I'm late now cause I'm waiting for the new set of images to be completed, the artist is ill so I'm still waiting... Maybe before the end of the month I'll finally publish the new update
Hi Konkonkamon, the walkthrough it's a great idea and I was thinking about it. For now, the game is pretty short so I think it's useless (only for now). After the next 1 or 2 updates surely will be more helpfull. thank you for playing, if you need any information/help, you can send me a private message
Hi, I apologize, I'm late. for the vampire the two floors are connected... it's a classic push puzzle with the link to another level... the solution is among all the crates you see. If you need more help you can send me a private message.
The plan was that XD, the queen had a bug in the count event so she let you pass. In the current version I already fixed. The slime quest is from Mei at the magic shop, in theory if you do all the six mini quest and you are left only with the slime quest to be done, when you enter the city Helen will say "I think I should speak to Mei at the shop" as a tip to send you there.
For more info you can send me a private message if you need on Itch.
Hi, unfortunately there isn't a solution...You passed a check point so now you can't see the slime quest. I'm so sorry but you need to restart.
If you had downloaded the game and you have an early saving (before the last queen dialogue you can download the current version (this bug is now fixed) and use that save file in the new game.
Hi, this was difficult but maybe I solved it. Can I ask you if you have done all the 7 mini-quest: 1 wood , 2 slime , 3 bunny, 4 cat, 5 Inn (meals),
6 Balcksmith, 7 farm.
If I'm correct you skipped the slime quest and there was a wrong counter in the queen character that let you pass anyway without complete all the 7 tasks.
Hi Arikania, Mei's shop is in the town, between the public springs and the central square, (SPOILER ALERT) Kyle is in the mine, on the left (if you don't remember some details you can check the quest journal inside the menu). For the quest when you have to explore the East side, I think you are in the early part of the game, so, if it's the quest that you talk with the old lady and look for the cat you don't have to go across the river, you have to search right there in the map in the forest.
Thank you Keko-loli, the 1.2.1 version will be avaiable pretty soon.
Unfortunately there will be again all the old art style, I'm in contact with the artist and the new stuff is already commissioned but I'm waiting in line my turn for the drawings... she's pretty busy but I think it means she does a good job with her art...
I commissioned half of all the images in the game (I can't economically afford a total restyle in one commission so it will be in steps).
Hi Neko, I'm sorry to hear that. the new 1.2.1 version is now published on the Patreon page (they are only a few but they deserve to an early access). On this Saturday/Sunday the new version will be released to the public for download and for browser. I apologize for the long delay. Thank you for your support in the early stages of the game!
Hi! Thank you for the report and I apologize for my delay in the answer.
This error refers to the splash0 image (it's the first image the game load) I'll check if there is something missing with the Mac version but I'm pretty sure it was all ok.
I'll update you soon!
EDIT: on the old version the image: "splash0" was buggy. on the 1.2.1 version I think it's working.
Thank you for playing! there was numerous issues that delayed the game. Now we are on the spot again. really soon there'll be the new story update and right next the art update because the artist changed (don't worry, I really bet on the art parts, there'll be really good!). the Npc in the city will be interactive with the next update (thank you for the tip, just done 10 minutes ago) and the bunnies surely are annoyng, I think they'll be less next time... For the well part I think I corrected it for the next update but in this version is still broken. Thank you again for your comment.
Hi Neko craig, I know we are really late with the updated. Currently there are 2 problems: internet access with pc (the technicians are working on the fiber lines so the pc is down) and change of artist, who was drawing for the project can't anymore so now we hired another person but we are restyling all to fit the new art style. We are not dead, only a lot begind the schedule
I'm having some trouble moving out to my new house and right now I haven't a good internet line yet... I'm a bit stuck without it. I'm working a bit offline and I'm almost ready for a new version (February/March). I hope to speed up a bit with the techs working on the line... I apologize for that... It's frustrating! -.-
Thank you! yeah, the slime battle is too much forced but I'm testing a small plug-in to force and control better the end without losing you lifepoints.
I'm changing a bit some traits in the first parts so it will be more "free choice" and a little more various!
