Ob Iter

I haven't ever given up on this project ... but i did start it 13 years ago, and this particular game, 9 years ago. It has been one of those projects that just keeps getting bigger and bigger until it eventually reaches a point where it seems impossible to complete. In a kind of comparison, i like to compare it to the Redwall series of novels (if you're aware of them). I could already fill several novels with the ideas i've amassed, and that has always been my eventual goal.

In terms of this game, i have watched the 'retro' style become new again, and seen how the community at large has progressed over years. It has crept into my mind at times that perhaps i have simply taken too long to finish this game.

So i've come to a decision. Releasing it once as a finished product will likely never happen. Instead i will release it in parts. I will use the available tools to clean up the file structure with any partial release so you're not downloading unnecessary data. I will also include the entire game to the current end point with each release. Meaning i will release for example Chapter 1 and 2.. then say the file for Chapter 3 and 4 will also include Chapter 1 and 2. I'd rather do it this way than make them stand alone items. I suppose this might bother some people regarding bandwidth, but with today's technology, i don't think it's very reasonable to get bent out of shape over a couple hundred megs.

This is also for my own benefit... whatever the reaction, having SOMETHING out there rather than nothing will make it easier for me to dedicate my energies to actually finishing this game. It will also be far better for feedback and help. I'll be more than willing to go back and tighten up previously released chapters.

That would be really good, because i've already got the plans laid out for the sequel. @_@