Hey. Haven't done this kind of posts for a very, VERY long time now. There is no particular reason for it, I just really didn't feel the need to write one, but I'm tired of leaving you guys in the dark about this now 3-years-old-in-development game.

I want to speak my mind about Repainted in Gold now.

You guys may or may not know the current status of my life right now: I finished high school last year, got myself a wonderful girlfriend and a pretty... good(?) job that pays somewhat well.

The thing is, being an adult now, more and more responsabilities are coming up and they simply don't leave that much space for RIG to make progress. So much so I think I've gone like one or two months without even touching it.

And while yes, these are pretty normal things that can alter development because, in my opinion, it's always better to prioritize personal life rather than a passion project. Although, I don't think that this is why RIG has made no significant progress for so long.

The reality is: I'm tired, I want to learn new things, make new projects. And this game feels more like a chore now.

When I first started working on Repainted in Gold, I was enamoured by it. I really wanted to put my heart and soul into it and so I did, and the more I did, the more it started to become bigger and bigger... to the point of no return.

You see, the game is now at like 80% complete. This might sound good at first, but the reality it's that it has been like this for the past 4 months now. So, why is it like this?

I am beyond scared of under-deliver, I am so afraid now of that now. Because I have lost most of my passion for it due to me literally just growing into the adult I am now. I was 17 when I started this game back in April 2022. I am 20 now, and I have to live up to mine and other's expectations, because I'd hate for them to consider me a failure.

I also really want to make new games, start new projects. I want to move out of MS paint to persue more professional programs to draw with. I was recently been gifted with a drawing board by my girlfriend and haven't had a chance to use it due to my responsability towards Repainted in Gold. And this kinda sucks.

I have lost most of my passion, therefore I am scared that making this game without said passion will affect its quality tremendously.

Now, I know what you're thinking: Am I going to cancel Repainted in Gold, probably the best game I've ever made and had more fun making?

No.

It would be incredibly stupid to throw 3 years of development in the toilet like that. I am stupid but not nearly close to that!

And actually, I've been slowly continuing RIG's development day by day as you've probably seen by the latest posts I've made. My passion and will can be lost and regained at random, and hopefully it won't leave me until I've finished this game.

I want to make it right for you guys, I want to make a good game. I am still unsure if I'll be able, the sheer amount of work I still have to do is overwhelming to say the least. But I think that if I'll just take my time, I'll deliver something worth playing for you guys.

I don't make games to be famous or recognized, I make games because I like it, so that you'll like it too.

It's finally good to have spoken my mind, and I hope it may have answered your questions on why is this game taking so long.

Thanks for never stressing me out or demanding a release date. I could never have possibly desired for a better community than you guys <3

After all this, I think this is where I say goodbye for now. I promise to keep development constant and to possibly update you little by little each time I make some significant progress.

See you! :D