Sakura-Con - No Percentages This Week
about 6 years ago
– Sun, Apr 01, 2018 at 10:20:09 PM
Hey all! Sorry we missed our updates for this week, but we'll be back to our regular schedule next Friday! Some of us, namely Xeviax (CEO) and Adam (editor for Sakura Sakura and Newton and the Apple Tree), are at Sakura-Con this weekend. If you're around, come say hello and feel free to ask us anything you'd like! If you haven't already, join our Discord server and we can arrange somewhere to meet!
Thanks, and see you next week!
The Late Late Edition - Project Update 12
about 6 years ago
– Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 01:50:07 AM
Hi everyone, sorry this update is so late! Totally my fault, I forgot. Twice.
In any case, it’s been another week of typical progress and there’s not too much to say, so we’ll jump straight into the percentages!
As always, these percentages will probably indicate where heroine routes split off from the main game and may be considered spoilers, so reader discretion is advised!
Translation:
- Common Route: 100%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
- Haru's Route: 100%
- Emmy's Route: 18%
Editing:
- Common Route: 91%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
- Haru's Route: 42%
-- TBAC
Good day to everyone! I've been kinda busy with something else, something secret... you'll have to wait to hear more of it, though!
How do you usually eat potatoes? I never thought much about it before knowing Emmy. I think I'll try to make different things with potatoes for a change.
I'll be back full force to finish the game very soon for real! Take care, everyone!
-- Bango
Not much to report on my end this week, sorry to disappoint. Hope to have something for you all next week!
-- Adam
We're givin her all she's got cap'n - Project Update 11
about 6 years ago
– Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 10:17:24 PM
Hello all and welcome to another Newton and the Apple Tree project update! We’ve seen some good editing progress this week, some slight translation progress, and the conclusion of yet another internal QA test \o/.
As part of our attempts to be open, we’d like to point out that at this point in time, we’re about a week behind where we wanted to be. However, we’ve accounted for delays in our release estimate, so don’t worry too much; we’re still on track for a May release! Basically, things happen in life and a lot of them are unpredictable.
If we fall further behind (or manage to make up the lost time!) we’ll be sure to let you know.
Translation:
- Common Route: 100%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
- Haru's Route: 100%
- Emmy's Route: 3%
Editing:
- Common Route: 91%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
- Haru's Route: 23%
-- TBAC
Good day, everyone! We’re finally done with the common route. Man, I never saw myself actually finishing it, but now all that’s left are two routes… I don’t wanna be done with the game! Help me turn back time!
Man, what can I say about Emmy that you don’t already know? You’re very wrong if you think she’s only about potatoes 24/7! Caring, hard-working to a fault, she has it all! I don’t wanna be done with her route anytime soon… but I want you guys to read it, too. What a problem.
Anyway, see you guys again next week, take care!
-- Bango
Geez, talk about a week. My computer died on me on Tuesday, meaning I had to order myself a new hard drive and install a fresh OS on it, only to find out that not all my software will work and I’ll have to buy it again. I’ve finally managed to get it set back up today, though I’m still finishing everything up with that. But, well, enough about my problems, I’ve moved on to Haru’s route!
Haru is absolutely adorable, wow. She is so pure and enthusiastic I can barely take it, I can’t help but want to keep working on her route. Considering that she’s this great from the get-go, I can’t wait to see how the rest of her route plays out. On that note, back to editing.
-- Adam
More hot code to write, more builds to push… See you next week!
-- Kazumi
The Definition of Update - Project Update 10
about 6 years ago
– Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 12:01:17 AM
Welcome back to the Newton and the Apple Tree progress update! We’re in double figures now, here’s hoping we release before we hit triple.
In any case, what might seem like slow progress on the percentages front is made up for by massive progress behind the scenes. We’ve now moved on to our second QA test for Yotsuko’s route! I haven’t had a chance to jump in yet, but I’m looking forward to getting started.
Now onto the percentages! As always, these percentages will probably indicate where heroine routes split off from the main game and may be considered spoilers, so reader discretion is advised!
Translation:
- Common Route: 95%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
- Haru's Route: 100%
Editing:
- Common Route: 76%
- Yotsuko's Route: 100%
- Lavi's Route: 100%
-- TBAC
Good day everyone, We’re finally closing in on the end of the common route! I won’t say anything about the story to let it be a surprise! I’ll do my best to have more progress for next week.
Although there are some things I didn’t expect, like, at all nearing the end. I wonder how else the game can surprise me. Well, gotta focus now, we’re almost at the last stretch, places to do and works to be and all that. Take care, everyone!
-- Bango
Well, this past week has seen no progress on my end, but I was on vacation so it's okay, right? I'm on my way home as I type this, so progress will be better in the coming week. Look forward to it!
-- ZeHaffen
Hello once again! Kitty-tama here. I’ve been making steady progress on Yotsuko’s route (in fact, if you want an exact percentage, according to my self-made progress tracking sheet I’m 50.91% of the way through!).
At first, I didn’t care very much for Yotsuko compared to the other heroines, but I admit she’s growing on me quite a bit. Though she is on the stoic side, more concerned with measurements and numbers and the like, her more romantic side has been a sweet and pleasant surprise. She’s so sweet!
I gotta say, the romance in Newton and the Apple Tree is quite well-written for what’s mostly a comedy-focused visual novel. I assumed it was going to be mostly just comedic hijinks without much substance… but there have been some very touching, sometimes outright serious moments between the characters. Honestly, I find the dramatic bits are quite enjoyable.
Yotsuko’s route seems to be on the briefer side (I just have a little bit left until I’m totally done!), but I’m eager to see what the other heroine routes will have in store. I’m interested in seeing Haru’s romantic side, especially. For now though, I’ll keep indulging in Yotsuko’s cuteness. Until next time!
-- Kitty-tama
I’ve now finished the Yotsuko route. Her route is fairly short, but it’s sweet with a touching end. I’m looking forward to seeing what the other routes have in store for me next! Here’s a nice moment from the Yotsuko route~
I’m sure you’ll all be saying the same thing once you complete her story as well! That’s all from me this week… I’ll be looking forward to the next time I get to update everyone again~
-- Haerts
A Special Shout Out & Newrin - Project Update 9
about 6 years ago
– Sat, Mar 03, 2018 at 12:25:31 AM
Before we get into this week’s project update we have a special shout out for you all! Our friends at Otusun Land have recently launched their first Kickstarter: 隣人-Neighbor-. This is a full remake, including voice acting, for a classic Japanese-horror style VN. They have a great and experienced team working on it, so if it sounds like your jam please go ahead and check it out Here.
Now back to your regularly scheduled update! We’re trying to move these forward a day (mainly so that I don’t have to organize them on the weekend), so hopefully that works for all of you too!
Things have been progressing well; I actually just finished my run through of the first QA build! I’m really looking forward to moving onto the heroine routes, and can’t wait to share the final game with you.
Now onto the percentages! As always, these percentages will probably indicate where heroine routes split off from the main game and may be considered spoilers, so reader discretion is advised!
Translation:
- Common Route: 89%
- Yotsuko’s Route: 100%
- Lavi’s Route: 100%
- Haru’s Route: 100%
Editing:
- Common Route: 76%
- Yotsuko’s Route: 100%
- Lavi’s Route: 100%
-- TBAC
Goody day everyone, I finished Haru’s route in time! Almost thought I wouldn’t make it. Next up is Emmy! I know there are some people who really love her, so I’ll pour some extra love and time into it!
I’ve been wondering lately about what makes a good translator. I don’t think I would be able to hold on without the help of my editor, the QA team, and other translators. Even our engineer has saved me a few times. I’ve come to think a good translation comes from listening to what others have to say and not being afraid of critique. I feel lucky I get to work with such a passionate group of people. I love every single one of them! And I love you guys too! Can’t wait for everyone to play the full game, look forward to it!
I didn’t say much about the game itself this week, huh? I don’t think I can say anything worthwhile without going into spoiler territory, but I’ll try to get some snippets next week. Take care, everyone!
-- Wango
Oh boy, what can I say about Lavi’s route… It had a little bit of everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. It was happy, sad, funny, interesting, and, ahem, “interesting.” It was one roller coaster of a route to edit, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I can definitely see why Bango likes her so much now. Next up is Haru’s route; she’s a cutie, so I’m pretty excited to see how this one turns out as well. If the other two have been any indicator, then it’s going to be great.
-- Adam
