Why Early Access?

“"My Poodle's Diary" is launching in Early Access to allow us to engage with the community and incorporate player feedback directly into the development process. This approach will help us refine and expand the game's features and content, ensuring that the final version truly resonates with our players. Early Access provides an invaluable opportunity for us to experiment with storytelling elements and gameplay mechanics, enhancing the game with insights from a passionate audience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that "My Poodle's Diary" will be in Early Access for approximately 4 to 6 months. This period will allow us sufficient time to act on community feedback and to enhance the game with additional content and features to fulfill our vision.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of "My Poodle's Diary" is planned to offer a more comprehensive narrative experience, extending the current half hour gameplay to approximately 3-4 hours. We intend to enrich the storyline with deeper character development, more chapters, gameplay controls, art style may change as well as different voice acting. We plat to add additional chapters and side stories, enhancing the emotional depth and engagement of the game. While we aim to expand on these aspects, we commit to preserving the essence and charm that our players love.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of "My Poodle's Diary" currently includes the first few chapters of the game, amounting to around 30 minutes of gameplay. This includes fully voiced narrative sections, and introductory chapters that set the stage for the unfolding story.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The pricing strategy for "My Poodle's Diary" is designed to reward early supporters while accommodating the expansion of content. Initially, the price during Early Access will be set lower to encourage early feedback and participation. As we add new content and features, we plan to gradually raise the price. The final price upon exiting Early Access will reflect the full scope and quality of the completed game.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community involvement is crucial to our development process for "My Poodle's Diary." We plan to actively engage with our players through Steam Community forums, social media, and regular developer updates. Player feedback will be solicited to refine existing content and guide the development of new features. We will host regular Q&A sessions, gather surveys, and encourage open dialogues to ensure that our community's voice is heard and integrated into the game's evolution.

This approach aims to ensure transparency and adaptability, building "My Poodle's Diary" with our community at the heart of the development process.”