Hey y'all, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible.

Two days ago, my computer experienced a hard drive malfunction that completely wiped everything that was on it. Thanks to the help of @PoisonousPastels , I was at least able to get my computer working again. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for my files.

Here's the damage:

Chica's 2.0, for the most part, is safe. I had the latest version of the MFA backed up to mega, and I can resume development on it at any time. However, every single other project that I had on my computer is entirely gone. This includes both GSaF and SE. Now don't fret, even despite the loss of the files I still have full intention to finish these games. It's just gonna take me a little bit to work back up to where I was.

If anything, as much as it sucks, I'm not too bothered by it. Sure, I lost a ton of progress. But this is essentially a clean slate for me to take new routes that I wish I had taken earlier.

Like prime example, making GSaF in Blender 4.0 as opposed to Blender 2.79. That is a HUGE step up considering I've been wanting to move away from 2.7 ever since I started modeling in 4.0, it is THAT much better of a software.

So, what even caused this to happen? As humorous as it is, we think Fortnite of all things is what bricked my computer. The game was so big it took up most of my hard drive (I only have 471 gigs on this thing), and we think it caused a memory overload. That's the only logical explanation we have for it, at the very least my computer is back now though.

I'll keep y'all updated as I go as per usual, work may bounce back and forth between my projects even more now (even some unannounced ones I have planned) but the main focus will be on Chica's 2.0 just like before.

It's clear I need to do better about backing up my files, and I will be doing so going forward. Here's to hoping my projects get better as a result of this, as this is a second chance to do new things with them.

GSaF and SE are now back at ground zero, but I will be finishing them regardless of this setback. Thank you all so much for your support.

• Evie/Steak 💚🏳️‍⚧️