November Update part two!! Two updates!? Yes, hell has frozen over!
over 6 years ago – Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 02:06:28 AM

Good evening/morning my dearest Quantumers!!

I want to thank everyone who took the time to fill out my surveys - both for Beta Testers and the game's release, and please know that every single comment was read by me (including both the heart-warming and wacky)! I want to restate once more how lucky I am to have each and everyone of you in this community. Thank you <3

Now, lets get down and dirty? With the results. . . 

Should QS be released early, or held off until the voice acting is finished. . .

I have listened, and I will respect - both of your choices!! Allow me to explain:

1 - The game will not be released until the game is complete! New ETA for release is February <3 

***NEW PC QUANTUM SUICIDE ETA RELEASE: FEBRUARY 2020***

2 - Any Quantumers who want to experience what an "Early Access" version would be like and not wait for the full release, I will ask them to sign the same NDA as the Beta Testers, and once Beta testing is finishing up, I will send you a copy of the game. My only request is that once the game is officially released, you also download the game on Steam/Itch.io and leave a review :) If you are interested in not waiting - please send me an email and I will put you on the "Early Access" list. (Email: cottoncandycyanide (at) gmail (dot) com

I am working as hard and as fast as I can to fix up the few VA concerns that are ongoing, and hope that from now on it will be smooth sailing. In fact, here is a photo of me assuring myself that everything is fine. . .

I hope that this makes both parties happy! I want what is best for each individual Quantumer, as well as what is best for us as a community :D Feel free to let me know what you think about this approach!

Beta testing emails have been sent!

Thank you to everyone who signed up to be a Beta Tester! I have sent you all emails with your NDAs! If I have spelled your name wrong, or sent you the wrong one, or somehow missed you. . . etc. . . (I am only human, and my ability to screw up is quite impressive), please just message me here, email or discord and I will fix up my woopsie ASAP!

Beta testing is looking to be pretty exciting! I hope that you are as excited as I am! 

As for Alpha testers, you are welcome to continue testing into the Beta! If you don't want to keep receiving builds, please message me and I will stop spamming your inbox. . .*sob. . with. . .*sob. . . Quantum Suicide T.T

Do you have requests for changes to your backing!?

I have received a few messages with requests to change their backer level or platform type! I hear you all and am in the process of setting up a system to allow a change (and related costs difference if there is one). If you are interested in changing, please send me an email with what exactly you have now, and what you want to change to, and I will see what I can do closer to the release date!

Now, lets finish this update with some laughs!

Quantum Suicide Meme Competition!

The QS Meme Competition has come to a close and I personally had some really good laughs - I hope you all did too!

Here are the honorable mentions (in no particular order!):

AND FINALLY THE WINNER:

Congrats! I hope you enjoy your free PC copy of Quantum Suicide *cough* when it's finished *cough*

Thank you again to everyone for being so supportive! I understand how frustrating each delay and hiccup has been during development (I personally want to punch myself for you!), but we are almost there! Thank you for making these delays as tolerable as possible!

Until next month Quantumers,

<3 MoltenCherry

Happy Hallllooowwwwweeeeennnn! - BIG UPDATE PLEASE READ!-
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 06:04:40 PM

Good Evening/Morning Quantumers!

I hope you are all having a wonderful and spooky Halloween season! 

BETA TESTING! TO ARMS!

It has been a long time coming, but we are finally here!! Beta testing will begin within the coming weeks and so I need to get all the Beta testing officers to report to duty! If you backed at a pledge level with Beta access included, you will automatically be able to take part after you fill in the survey below (as long as you fill in the NDA!)

If your tier didn't have Beta access, and you still want to offer your services, please fill out the survey as well! We have a set number of officers we need and if the tiered testers don't answer their call to arms, I will gladly fight alongside you! 

HAVE YOUR SAY QUANTUMERS!

As some of you may be aware, we are pushing pretty hard to get the game released in December - however, we have hit a snare that is outside of my direct control.

Some of the voice actors, both in English and Japanese, are needing to be recast. This is mainly due to "MIA" issues. However, this means that I am very unlikely to have all the VA ready in time for a December release. . .

So, my dearest Quantumers, I want to ask you to give me a minute of your time and tell me which action you would prefer I proceed with! After all, this is your game <3

Would you prefer that we:

1 - Release in December under "Early Access" and patch the Voice Acting in for the game's official "full release" (which will now likely be after December).

-------------or----------------

2 - Hold off on any and all releases until the Voice acting is completed!

I am happy with either of which the Quantumer Community decides! I just wanted this large decision to be one made as a community <3 So thank you everyone who has voted!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MEME!?

Although all Quantumers here are already getting a copy of QS on launch, we are holding a meme competition to give away a free copy! 

Here was my personal entry:

Why not partake in it for fun? Or even for a second copy for your friend? Or mum? Mums can be friends too! 

PROJECTS WORTH BACKING!

Let's end this update on some wonderful positive notes! 

Recently, I have personally backed two KickStarter projects that you may also be interested in checking out! 

PARAMEDIUM by AGL STUDIOS:

I think they may have recently decided to give up on the project. . . but it looked quite fun and so I am sticking it out to see if they get funded / if they will relaunch! 

BLANK SPACE by our very own Quantumer Nayru and her studio NO BREAD STUDIOS!

Nayru and MstMori are back at it again! You may know them from their work on SoulSet! Either way~, this game has hit its minimum and now I personally want it to get across its voice acting stretch goal! WE CAN DO THIS!

I will update soon with the winners of the Twitter MEME and also an update on the release poll findings! 

<3 MoltenCherry

The Actual Updated Credits video!
over 6 years ago – Sun, Sep 01, 2019 at 01:58:27 AM

Dearest Quantumers!

Hahahaha, Long time no see. . . but really. . .

I am so sorry! In yesterday's update, I uploaded the old credits video (like the one from the update before) and didn't realise until a few of you pointed it out! So thank you for being so observant!

Here is the revised credits~ If you need anything changed, please, don't hesitate to contact me :D

Thank you so much again for taking another look! 

<3 MoltenCherry.

August Update! (This is pretty long - Sorry ><')
over 6 years ago – Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 11:25:27 PM

Gooooooood Evening Dearest Quantumers!!

As each month passes, we are getting closer and closer to the game's release! I am both super excited to see the finish line, but am also pretty sad it's all coming to an end. Having you Quantumers (and this community that we built) has truly been life changing for me and is one of the greatest experiences of my life :)

Ack - enough sappy crap - let's get to the good stuff!!

STEAM PAGE UP AND READY FOR WISHLISTING!

You heard right folks! Quantum Suicide, the game that you have all supported and been waiting for (*cough* for years *cough*) is finally up and presenting itself seductively to the world via Steam. Through the use of trailers, screenshots and humour, we hope to ensnare the interest of unknowing Steam users and force them to wishlist QS and join the Quantumer ranks. It is listed for December release (I had to list something) but we are hoping a little before that :) 

One of us. . . One of us. . .

I know that most of you are getting a copy as soon as it's available, but if you could please wishlist the game (if you have Steam) to help get more eyes on it and share with your friends, family, enemies, and strangers who now regret sitting next to you on the bus, I would be truly truly grateful!

QUANTUM SUICIDE IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH!

If you don't already know, Quantum Suicide will be coming to Nintendo Switch in the near future :)       HOW EXCITING!?

We have passed preliminary requirements for development and I'm now in the process of selling one of my kidneys to help purchase the development kit! It should be ready for release (alongside the PlayStation versions) a few months after the PC/MAC launch. I am super sorry if this staggered release plan is disappointing, but console games and their development are a little more complicated and costly than good 'ol PC. I hope you understand!

And if you already knew about this awesome announcement, I'm sorry for that too! Turns out, I am the worst at surprises. I listed that Quantum Suicide would be coming out on the Switch in my rundown of the game on the TGS website (that went live like 2 days ago) not thinking anything of it, and wake up to see both that Quantumers already know and that my inbox full of questions from all different places about the Switch version! I guess, there are no secrets on the internet fufufufufufu.

THE ALPHA BUILD!

The alpha testing officers are hard at testing, and now have the full narrative at their finger tips! It shouldn't be too much longer before we hit our Beta test!

Here are some comments from those Officers:

"build has definitely been worth the wait and have no regrets backing project. There's more content we haven't seen yet, too (with the terminal), which can't wait to dive into what else is there : )" - Officer Sleepy (GEE)

"I haven't seen the super-secret ending yet, but in terms of my opinion on the game/alpha build I do love it. The deletion games really do give me the danganronpa like vibe of whos going to be deleted (as opposed to who did it). Im looking forward to the tree/timeline thingy, I always love checking them out on the other games as I make progress with the ability of going back to check the other choice route." - Officer Balious (SHE) 

"A devilishly delightful tale. Five Stars." - Officer Firemaw

I am working now on the Beta build implementing new pieces and menus to complement the game :) One major aspects (and pain in the butt on this end!) is the in-game GUI and timeline. We have moved the "computer" and "timeline" menus from the top of the screen to now be incorporated in the in-game menu. Here is a rough look at it (it is a work in progress - and a loud one at that! You've been warned!)

              A timeline~ Meow~ No more jumping around in saves forgetting where you are exactly :P

As for the rest of the finishing touches in the narrative side, I have full VA scripts for about half of the English VA and the Japanese translations will be finished before the end of September! (Found a translator who is delightful and I am going to keep him forever!)

UPDATED CREDIT ROLE!

Thank you to everyone who messaged me about removing or changing credit listings. Here is the revised version (and one of your last chances to make changes!)

If you see anything that needs changing, please contact me and I will change it for the final credit render!

I think I have rambled on enough for one month - I had best get back to work! My boss is a SLAVE DRIVER!!

Until next update Quantumers,

<3 MoltenCherry

P.S - We will be at TGS and PAX AUS again this year! Please come see me if you are at either event~

Action Needed!! Please read Quantumers!
almost 7 years ago – Mon, Jun 03, 2019 at 12:56:42 AM

Goooood Morning my Dearest Quantumers!

PROJECT UPDATE!

Many of you must be wondering how the project is proceeding! Which is why I am very happy to give you this update!

Alpha testers should receive the final Alpha build in the next week or two! Then from here, (as previously said) we will be moving into Beta Testing about a month and a bit later! So, if you have a tier that granted you Beta Access, keep an eye out for an email with an invitation!

ACTION REQUIRED - DRAFT CREDITS:

Below is the first draft of the games end/credit scene. 

Could you please watch, ensuring:

- You name is included if you backed to the "credit mention" tier.

- If so, your name is spelled correctly.

- If the above is all perfect - no worries!! You are all set!!

They are all done in alphabetical order based on your survey replies! Hopefully that makes it easier for you all to find yourselves!

IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG!!

If your name doesn't appear and should have, or is spelled wrong, or you need to change it since it has been two years - you need to inform me before JULY 1st! 

After July 1st, the credit sequence will be finalised and no more changes will be made, so pleaaaaaseeee ensure to check it before then and tell me if there is any change needed! :) 

WARNING: IT HAS MUSIC AND IT'S CUT FROM THE FULL CREDITS SO IT'S JUST SUPER LOUD, SUPER FAST!

 If you are now deaf, you're welcome! :D

I know we are still months away from release, but boy golly, are we getting close!!

Thank you everyone for supporting Quantum Suicide and for waiting so patiently! 

I know I have said this before, but in case you forgot! I truly do have the best community in the world. 

<3 MoltenCherry

P.S I forgot to do a quick shout out for my fellow Australian developer!! So better late than never~ 

Millennium Exile

This Anime was created by my friend Ty! 

We met - fighting over artists for our respective projects, in the grandest battle arena known to man - the Australian Anime and Manga scene.  Since our battle, we both have grown a fondness and respect for each other, and our once stance as enemies, is now, frienimies. No jokes, we cool, we cool. 

Check his work out here: