Games by JimD Newsletter – Game News
February is a short month, but I’ve made great progress on my games in development. In this newsletter, I’ll share news on Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Vampire Fiction, and another potential project for the future.
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Gina and Jillian Q&A
Ask your questions of Gina and Jillian here. The Q&A will start at noon EST.
2019-02-24 14:51:45 +0000 UTC View PostOne beta ending, one coming up
I will be taking down the Part 2-2 beta on Monday, February 18 at 9pm in preparation for the intro of chapter 8 (Part 3) later this month. I have recently updated the Part 2-2 beta with lots of fixes.
So far, I have written 4,500 words in Pa...
2019-02-16 21:35:34 +0000 UTC View PostMissed Rally/Helping Hands Poll 4
In our last poll, we decided on group members who were at risk for dying or being left behind.
For this poll, I want to explore an event occurring back at the Jun...
2019-02-16 03:56:31 +0000 UTC View PostCredit in Part 2-2
I am finishing up edits for Part 2-2 and am preparing credits. Please let me know if you would like to be listed. I just need your name and/or alias. Feel free to post here or message me. The deadline for inclusion is 2/17 at 9pm.
For exampl...
2019-02-14 00:51:10 +0000 UTC View PostLong-term mission: Teenager
In our last poll, we decided that the teenager's parents will take an aggressive stance toward the player's group.
In this poll, we will discuss how tha...
2019-02-11 17:49:20 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary Q&A Character(s)
The Q&A will occur on February 24 and last 24 hours. Questions can be asked at anytime on the 24th for the character(s).
Vote now for the guest(s) of honor.
2019-02-09 02:18:26 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon addition
I have had interest in Q&A sessions with specific characters from my games. For example, I did one with Keith of the Silverthorne militia through my Facebook group. I would like to make this a new feature exclusive to my $3+ patrons.
Onc...
2019-02-06 00:23:13 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary Short Story Poll
This is a poll for you to choose the topic for February's original short story or article.
I am also adding some What-if stories that are alternate realities based on choices made. Now that Vampire Fiction is released, I have one for t...
2019-02-06 00:12:00 +0000 UTC View PostZombie Exodus Novel, Chapter 5, Abigail
Abigail hit the elevator button, but the unlit panel told her the stairs were in her future. She realized this was a metaphor for her experience in the apocalypse so far—every turn presented a detour. As the fog of her hangover lifted, she recal...
2019-02-04 02:23:29 +0000 UTC View PostSchedule for February
Here is a schedule of things you can expect to see this month.
2/3 -- Chapter 5 of Zombie Exodus novel.
2/4 -- Poll for article of the month. ($3+ tiers)
2/4 -- Updated Part 2-2 Beta ($10+ tiers)
2/8 -- ...
2019-02-01 22:22:31 +0000 UTC View PostHow to Outline and Design a Choice Game
Writing a choice-based game from concept to final draft is accomplished by following an outline. This statement is truer for interactive fiction more than traditional stories, because of a need to map out how choices impact the progress a reader m...
2019-01-28 19:20:05 +0000 UTC View PostGames by JimD Newsletter – Game Release, Zombie Exodus News
January was a big month for me as my first game from FableLabs was released. This project has changed titles a few times and met with some delays but finally is available. Besides that, I’ve made good progress on Safe Haven and can disc...
2019-01-26 20:56:39 +0000 UTC View PostMissed Rally/Helping Hands Poll 3
In our last poll, we decided that two groups (Thelma's group and an unknown military group) were under attack by zombies as your team came upon them.
... 2019-01-18 01:47:23 +0000 UTC View PostVampire Fiction Released
My new interactive game, Vampire Fiction, is live in the Tales app. This is a beta release, and you can try Episodes 1-3 for free. Download 2019-01-16 01:31:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Long-term mission: Teenager
In our last poll, we decided that the teenager's parents are in a leadership position with the Silverthornes. In this poll, we will decide on how the parents ...
2019-01-12 21:14:40 +0000 UTC View PostJanuary Short Story Poll
This is a poll for you to choose the topic for January's original short story or article.
I am also adding some What-if stories that are alternate realities based on choices made.
If you have story ideas for February, please list...
2019-01-07 01:20:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Zombie Exodus Novel, chapter 4, Mindy
Mindy stared into her reflection in the mirror and cursed the apocalypse. She was never one to wear a sports bra and yoga pants, let alone a purple sports bra and yellow, form-fitting yoga pants. Her long legs looked spindly and her thin physique ...
2019-01-05 01:55:01 +0000 UTC View PostSchedule for January
Happy New Year! Here is a schedule of things you can expect to see this month.
1/4 -- Chapter 4 of Zombie Exodus novel. ($3+ tiers)
1/6 -- Poll for article of the month. ($3+ tiers)
1/12 -- New poll for ...
2019-01-02 02:35:22 +0000 UTC View PostBrody and Madison - Into the Library
Brody and Madison stepped into the lobby of Chipper Ridge High School and stopped before rows of corpses and a pile of burnt bodies. They stood for several moments, equally horrified and captivated by the scene of death. The twins stood close toge...
2018-12-28 20:15:23 +0000 UTC View PostGames by JimD Newsletter – Game Schedule for 2019
Happy Holidays! I am off from my normal job this week, so I’ve been putting in solid days of writing. I’ve made consistent progress on all of my titles and plan to keep the momentum going into 2019. In this newsletter, I’ll share my progress...
2018-12-26 21:02:55 +0000 UTC View PostLong-term mission: Teenager
In our last poll, we decided that while scouting a Silverthorne Militia outpost, the MC overhears their parents' names mentioned as new members.
In this mission, we will choose how the MC's parents are incorporated in the Silverthorne M...
2018-12-19 21:03:20 +0000 UTC View PostMissed Rally/Helping Hands Poll 2
In the last poll for our combined event, you selected 5 survivors to join the mission to scavenge a small residential community. The top vote-getters are Wood...
2018-12-16 18:13:12 +0000 UTC View PostNew Beta Tomorrow
Tomorrow night, around 9pm EST, I will post the new Part 2-2 beta for Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven. I got called into work tomorrow or it would have been posted earlier.
I have 400 more lines to code. Right now, it sits just over 70,000...
2018-12-10 00:58:04 +0000 UTC View PostDecember Short Story Poll
This is a poll for you to choose the topic for December's original short story or article.
I have some older options from previous polls and new ones. I'm also adding in some articles for those interested in game design.
2018-12-09 01:19:06 +0000 UTC View PostZombie Exodus Novel, chapter 3, Abigail
Abigail realized civilization would soon run out of graves. She wore her tool belt now and used a screwdriver to jimmy open the lock of a maintenance closet. She dragged the infected body inside. He barely fit, and she bent his legs up...
2018-12-08 02:32:28 +0000 UTC View PostZombie Exodus Novel, chapter 2, Uncle Lou
Lou pulled his sedan off the expressway and made a right to avoid a military transport offloading marines to a blockade. He cut through a back lot behind Juniper Hall, and underclassmen dorms, and idled the small car toward the science...
2018-12-08 02:31:26 +0000 UTC View PostZombie Exodus Novel, chapter 1, Abigail
Abigail awoke in the apartment bedroom, news blaring on the television and the sound of a helicopter soaring outside. The party ended late last night from what she could remember in flashes of moments: drinking games, too-loud music, wild dancing. He...
2018-12-08 02:29:44 +0000 UTC View PostQuick Note on Safe Haven
I spoke with CoG about adding IAP and here's what we agreed upon:
- Another 25 Skill Points will be added for purchase at $1.
- Purchase of 20 Attribute Points for $1 will be added.
I'm still on track for release of the next ...
2018-12-05 17:39:45 +0000 UTC View Post