Have a mini-update for y'all. In order to help balance the workload of the project, we've brought on two more artists.
Horrorbuns will be creating one of the CGs in Chapter 3, and Paintfox will be crafting another (as well as staying on to do some occasional backgrounds, and perhaps future CGs)
HAPS will still be our sole sprite artist and primary CG illustrator, but this allows us ...
2024-05-14 21:14:13 +0000 UTC View PostFriendly reminder that in 2 hours from this post we will be holding the next Patron Q and A. While the conversation will be public, questions are limited to Survivalists, Mountaineers, and Junior Rangers. (Server moderators are also allowed to ask questions if they wish, to thank them for their incredible volunteer work on the server)
2024-04-28 14:02:33 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy y'all! Got some progress updates for you with Chapter 3. The rough draft is complete and now going through refinement. I fell a bit behind on it due to some unexpected life upsets, but I'm back on track now, back in my groove.
Steve is hard at work, and will have crafted four new songs, as well as special treatment is being given to a song you've heard in a previous chapter. ...
2024-04-18 23:49:56 +0000 UTC View PostCan't make tonight's Q and A? Submit your questions to this form. Be sure to leave your Discord name so I can tag you in the reply.
https://forms.gle/uqvGnUa2KY48RiBv9
2024-02-03 14:04:40 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all apologies for being behind on Q and As, got distracted with Chapter 2 development and the holidays. The next one will be Feb 3rd, 6 PM MST (that's 8PM EST) so Survivalists and Mountaineers get your questions ready.
2024-01-30 17:11:56 +0000 UTC View PostWe hope you enjoy our first canon to NL short story, a Patreon exclusive perk. Join Liam and Tobin for a day in their lives after Cody has moved away.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5LkYcMEm9uepxJoWo2_Z7Ff6WEm03JsxmgkLyIZLqQ/edit?usp=sharing
2024-01-29 19:14:33 +0000 UTC View PostMisty's gig is later that night, so why not spend a little time with Devon and Aldric at the mall. Get some art supplies, maybe some decor for your new apartment. But what sort of hang out activity would you like to take part in with those handsome lads?
2024-01-08 00:06:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Initial design for a certain Elk that's been a placeholder sprite until now. Art teacher, elitist art snob, and speciesist. Character design by HAPS
2024-01-05 19:42:36 +0000 UTC View PostI've added general, and spoiler discussion channels for Backpackers, and all tiers. So come on in and chat with your fellow supporters! If you have any trouble let me know, and I'll get it sorted.
2023-12-30 03:12:57 +0000 UTC View PostWe're beyond excited to get Chapter 2 of Northern Lights to you all, because of your incredible love and support we've done more than we could ever dream of doing by build seven or eight, let alone BUILD TWO.
https://splitpeakstudio.itch.io/northern-lights-patreon-ea/pa...
2023-12-29 02:40:27 +0000 UTC View PostIt's that time again, if you'd like a different name from your Patreon user name displayed on the credits, please fill out this form, if you've filled it out before you do not need to fill it out again unless you want a different name. The cut off date to submit the name request is the 27th of December
I got to wake up to this, this morning. The initial concept sketch for the Chapter 2 promo art, featuring Cody struggling to use chopsticks, while Devon offers some pointers. I hope y'all look forward to seeing the finished piece, and the release of Chapter 2, in 16 days. Art by MadCap
2023-12-13 13:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostI hope y'all are ready, because the day is almost here. Mark your calendars Chapter 2 early access for Patreons releases on 12/29. A slightly late Christmas present from everyone here at Split Peak Studio
17K words (nearly 20k with the stuff added onto the end of Chapter 1 with the 1.5 update)
A six frame CG
The remaining default RenPy UI will be replaced with completely custo...
2023-12-08 14:18:49 +0000 UTC View PostApologies for the technical difficulties I was having getting that rolling. Because of that, I'm making this post for y'all, please comment your questions here, and I'll reply so long as it is not spoilers.
2023-12-01 22:03:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy y'all, got some exciting news for you. After conferring with the entire team I can confidently say, barring any unforeseen events, that we are looking solid to release Chapter 2 for Patreons last week of December, or First week of January. Public release will be two weeks after that.
But the exciting news isn't stopping there, HAPS has already completed Devon's initial Sp...
2023-12-01 16:04:31 +0000 UTC View PostGet ready Mountaineers and Survivalists, it's time for another Patreon exclusive Q and A. We'll be holding it over on the Discord, if you are unable to attend please submit your questions to the form, include your Discord handle so I can tag you in the reply.
https://forms.gle/yBSm2tisEMf6xpHS8
2023-11-27 21:25:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Jason is making some incredible gains in beating the RenPy engine into submission with techniques that will allow us to control the lighting of a scene, and thus match the sprites to the level of light. It's truly an incredible sight and I can hardly wait for y'all to see it fully in action in the novel going forward with the future release of Chapter 2.
2023-11-16 23:57:17 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy all, coming in with the November progress update for you. The bad news first, I can't yet give a firm time window on the Patreon release of Chapter 2. My hope is late December early Jan for Patreon release, and once I have a solid idea of the time frame, y'all will be the first to know.
But now the good news HAPS is full steam ahead on the assets for chapter 2, which right now...
2023-11-14 15:08:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Say hello to Devon, an aspiring chef, glad to be the lookout, attempted voice of reason, weeb in private, and Aldric's best friend since kindergarten. Look forward to seeing him in Chapter 2.
World Design Tidbit: Ear cropping in lore is a personal aesthetic choice, (like piercings), that is now a relatively painless process, while you wouldn't find it on offer in a mall, like a piercing s...
2023-11-08 15:03:16 +0000 UTC View PostHope y'all are well, the reception to the 1.5 update has been absolutely fantastic, and I can't thank y'all enough for your continued support and enthusiasm for the project. Your support has allowed me to hire a new team member, Gojii ( https://twitter.com/GOJIIMUSIC ). I've brought them on as sound designer and they a...
2023-11-01 18:06:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all, it's here at last. I appreciate your patience as we developed this update for Northern Lights. It's not Chapter 2, but I think y'all will be quite happy!
Files https://shorturl.at/jyEZ1
Password TheDilfSimpingIsReal69621
Patch Notes
Important, the Journ...
2023-10-12 14:40:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Check out the latest BG by Bork, Aspen Hollow, Aspen Hollow (And it's unshown night alt) are 2 of 3 new illustrated BGs coming to the 1.5 update. Additionally the town theme "Aspen Hollow" is one of four new tracks coming to 1.5.
Please note that Bork has to correct the BG as it's currently mirrored wrong.
2023-10-06 22:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy all, take a gander at the official Patreon Credit screen, that will appear both during the end credits, and be viewable via the bonus screen.
If you wish to have the your credited name changed use this form https://forms.gle/n1qEWUbmQdms4mLaA by October 9th and we'll get it updated.
2023-10-06 01:24:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Downtown Aspen Hollow, the heart of the town, host to most of it's festivals including the Fall Fest that brings visitor and leaf watchers from all over the state. Home of Video Den and Cody.
This and a night alt will be in the 1.5 update, there will be further alts to it in the future. I hope you enjoy the view of just one of the many mountains that nearly circle the entire town.
B...
2023-10-01 19:42:03 +0000 UTC View PostHow's it going y'all? I had a cold that set me back a bit but I've now got a date for the Patreon release of Chapter 1.5 October 12th.
In it you will find two new backgrounds, new music, a brief addition after the first video den scene before Lodgepole Dinner with Aldric, The coin scene has been revised and an extension of movie night with Aldric after the movie is over. ...
2023-10-01 19:36:26 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy guys, here to give ya our monthly development update.
Let's get the toughest thing out of the way first. HAPS will continue his extended leave as some of you may have seen his recent tweet regarding his mother's worsening condition. As such for the time being I have no solid timeline for Chapter 2's Patreon release. I feel bad releasing it without sprites, even just...
2023-09-15 17:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostHello y'all, with our first six sticker designs done, I've ordered them and got a Shopify page going. They are preorder currently, and I expect to ship them out in Mid to Late October.
Use the code PATREONCROPTOP to receive 20% off your order. The page is technically public, but I won't share the store link to the public until Saturday the 16th.
So come on in, get y...
2023-09-11 14:01:09 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy Y'all. The team and I have been hard at work behind the scenes working on a mini-update to Chapter 1. Aside from addressing grammar and typo issues, we took to heart some of the most recurring feedback regarding pacing in one spot, and a little context in another.
It will included about 1,500 to 2,000 additional words. Adding a short reflective scene after your first shift at ...
2023-08-30 21:14:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Put on your best cowboy hats, and come on down to Bannack Basin. One of several ghost towns located in Split Peak National Park. Step into the past and learn the history of this failed mining settlement. Though, please note Bannack Basin is closed to tourists until Summer 1986 as we continue progress on it's historic preservation.
But let's not forget to highlight one of our hidden gems, ...
2023-08-29 15:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post