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Dev Diary #9


Hello everyone!

If you've been following my posts, you may know that I took my first holiday vacation around New Years. I returned home recently but caught some sort of sickness on my vacation so I've been recovering from that as well. I'm not quite sure what it is, it feels weaker than a cold, with coughing and a runny nose, but with added depression and mental fatigue for no apparent reason. I could do nothing for about a week but lay in bed and rot, even watching a video on youtube or playing a game was too exhausting for me. Could be covid, but I'm getting better so it's no cause for concern. This being creative work, it heavily depends on my state of mind. Sometimes I wish I could just be told what I should do so I could mindlessly work and not have to use 110% of my brainpower, but truthfully I love being creative and building worlds. I wouldn't trade it for anything! So from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for being supportive even through the tough times.

Now for news regarding v0.18! I still need to develop and plan the events for Android and Maria, as I decided v0.18 was taking too long to start development so I entered the development phase before the update was fully planned. This should not be an issue as I'm used to improvising but it is some added stress. Android's event is planned to be a threesome with MC and Kali, and I'm open to suggestions on what you would like to see! Since it's a sex event (and will be turned into a repeatable) I'm interested to know what will make you all happy. As for Maria's story event, this is something I'll handle. The farm behind the garden is making progress as well, but much of it had to be redesigned recently. Still hoping to get that in v0.18.

And a question, are you happy with the quality and content of recent updates? If you've played v0.18, I would especially like to hear from you. Recent events have taken much longer to develop due to the added complexity and detail of the latest events, especially now that I'm using a lot of main characters for each event and making new ones all the time. I could decrease the quality to speed things up, but I'm happy with how the game and story is progressing, so I hope you are too.

In other news, I am taking steps to offering 3 - 5 inch 3D printed and hand painted figures of the main characters! I think these figures may be good additions to those who collect. People have asked about merch, but I am not too interested in selling cheap t-shirts and stickers. These figures can theoretically be of any pose and with any outfits, but I'll be starting with Lin in her maid outfit.  If this project goes well I can offer more characters and outfits, both lewd and SFW. Is this something you would be interested in? And if so, what do you think is a fair price? I see a lot of figures selling for over $100-$200 but that cost too high in my opinion. Keep in mind that the cost on my end includes a 3D modeler, printer, painter, and shipping costs.

As always, thank you all so much for supporting me and playing Harem Hotel!

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Would you also be willing to sell the STL files for the people who have 3d printers? And want to print the stuff themselves

So firstly, i hope u get well very soon. Regarding the threesome maybe something with anal and dont decrease the quality, if it takes longer to make it perfect, than take your time :D.

price recommendation:

- How much did the machine cost you and divide it into how many models do you want it to sell to pay for it?

- How much did the material cost you to print them and how many figures come out of that material without replacing?

- How much do the paints cost and how many figures can you paint with them?

You divide all this between the figures you can make and in my opinion add 25% more, for labor, and that would give you how much you could sell them.


I really enjoy this game. Any chance that there will be more of Eris in future updates. I enjoyed that character and was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more content.


Thanks for the game tho!

no getting around the initial cost of the 3d printer but if you set yourself a number = to figurines that have to be sold and divide that number into the printer cost you have set your initial depreciation value, or when the printer has paid for itself. as for the coloring and materials to feed the printer, print one, then 9 more = to 10. from that you can gauge a percentage of material used per each one. once you have those 3 price figures determined add them together. that will give you a baseline cost per figurine. as for markup due to labor, ect 10 to 20% is low to mid standard for retail practices. the final factor is delivery. whether you use postal service or fed ex, or ups check if they have flat fee options by weight regardless of shipping location if not, leave that aspect unincluded for time being instead notify purchasers that if they submit an address you can get the delivery fee determined submit the final cost to the buyer for them to approve and pay. once paid you have x number of days to get the product shipped. or do a random sampling of postal costs and set your own flat fee ( risk of loss if wrong)  just my advice to you for your current endeavor. if you want to speak further with me or pick my brain let me know bud.

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if youre looking for suggestions on the android and kali scene i personally would like to see more cnc content with kali so perhaps something like that? Also i would love to have figures of the main cast, i absolutely adore all of them

Sorry to hear your sick, keeping away from people is the best thing when it comes to attracting viral infections, but not good for mental health, and even more if you are a youngster.  Take care of yourself. 

Your question about making figurines,  look around on internet about what is a reasonable price, then  calculate the material, electricity, time and your work to see what is needed, but the most important thing is, who would want this to own? Is it hundreds, thousands or more people who want them?

Maybe first make a batch of them all, see what the crowd thinks about it, then maybe pre-order to see the demand. If more people are interested in owning a complete set (because that could up the margin and making it better to sell, because of it (i think)) then the price is better to calculate. 


Well, I know there are more people who can advise you, but personally I think a complete set would be more attractive, but, it's your decision.


Take care. 

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if you are looking for a company to do the printing and painting, i have my compagny specialised in 3d printing for geeks. Since i really love your game it would be so much fun and an honor to work with you on this project :) 

anyway keep the good work and i cant wait to see more of this story :)

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I have to say, that image of Lin and Jin jumped up my excitement for this update to a whole new level. I've been waiting for Jin's story to continue for so long, and I hope this indicates we'll finally see it happen! With all the events that go on around Lin and every other character in the house, it feels like she's been "recovering" from her hospital visit for months, not the prescribed week. 

Her story makes her feel like one of the most vulnerable characters in the game, right up there with Ash and Nia. I want to see her fall in love again and experience the "gentle" sex you allude to when Lin gives her that necklace she made.

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So I am still waiting to be able to play v0.18 (respectfully of course). I love this game. I said it before Harem Hotel is way more than I thought it was going to be. I rather wait a whole other year to be able to play the next part then have it rushed.

Take the time you need. Honestly playing nsfw games is still weird to me, (i mean i get it), but still is just one of those things. However I have played a few and some of these worlds are amazing.

Anywho, take your time and keep on making amazing stories! Here is to a better year for all of us! cheers!

Thank you :)

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I could see you doing a series of the models, like a box set?, Of them all in maid outfits.  Next series all in bunny, bondage, original, etc.   I'd definitely jump on that band wagon.  I get a lot of my collection off of temu.  I'd love stickers too but, do as you feel necessary and take care of yourself! 

p.s. Love the game and content.  Please keep the quality!

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The first figure is going to be Lin in her maid outfit. If these are successful, I will definitely be interested in new outfits, poses, and lewd figures.

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For threesome event maybe android could get a strapon module and would use that on Kali? Like both MC and Android would hold her in air and use her?  That would be an interesting event

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Even if they take more time to develop, I like the exploration / progress based aspects in the game. The city exploration, progression in the café / beach dates, this sort of thing. They create anticipation while being fairly transparent as to what to do to progress and how many scenes one can expect. The gradual build-up is also nice.

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I just made an account to say this but runey we all love your game and everything you do please take your health more seriously ill wait however long until your game updates what you've made is a masterpiece so please put yourself over the project we'll still be here when you update the game hope you feel better soon and stay in great health

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Thank you so much! If you would like to review this page, that would be very helpful :) the more in depth the feedback, the better

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Sorry, I don't mind supporting financially but not over priced 3D printed miniature models. Maybe have another story lined up or something much more worth while?  Everyone wants to do 3D models these days but the cost is stupidly expensive and prohibitive, this is not about supporting and artist, its about being ripped off on price and not necessarily from your end, but the actual cost at the user end, it will still cost a stupidly expensive price.

That being said I think 15/20 USD for miniature models is more than enough. Those are the prices I see regularly.  The models are small, still have fine details, and you can stand them anywhere.  It won't cost anywhere near that to create small 3D printed characters.  You just need to choose their clothes then create the colors and then print the little model, using that blueprint people can then create their character in their 3D printer once they've paid for the blueprint.

Also if your planning on printing them yourself and sending them overseas or in the USA/Canada, you wouldn't be paying for the postage it would be down to the person buying the premade model. Then there is insurance to deal with, which would be on you, as the sender. Unless you have a lot of money, as an outlay to start with, I can tell you, it's not worth your time. Your going to be loosing so much money initially, your going to wonder if you will ever make it back. I just wouldn't do it if I where you.  

Just concentrate on your game, before even daring to think about doing something like making 3D printed characters from your game. Something could happen that could cause you never to complete the game, that really wouldn't go down well with your fans. 

Anyway I wish you well, unfortunately I have not been able to play v0.17 yet, because I lost all of my saves, and I have endless amount of games I promised myself I would get through, then discovered that they all need updating, but I will only do that once I have finished the latest version of a game. I will get to yours again in a few months I think, since I don't have any saves from v.016 or below :(

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Hi! About you pricing your figures: My partner has an art side business, and one of the things we talk about is how people are okay with a higher price when part of why they're buying something is to directly support an artist. Of course, go with what you feel is right, but I hope you won't undersell yourself.

And you could potentially offer something simpler alongside as an easier purchase. In any case, I love your work! I hope you feel better soon and keep taking care of yourself!

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Thanks for your input

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I prefer figures that i can paint by myself. The best solution for me is to print figures on my own 3D printer, because its to expensive and risky to send a Resin figure from Us (?) to EU. And i can print at a much bigger scale, up to 16x16x21 inch.  

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Take care of your health! Love the game to bits, love the world you've crafted and the characters you've breathed life into. I can give you some good health advice if you want, to keep sickness and disease away. Flu season isn't fun, unless you happen to never get the flu, because you understand your dietary needs. Then you get to point and laugh at those who don't understand why they're so miserable a week out of every year.
It's fun.

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get better , take your time , rest well , nad know that we love you, take care.

Lhe desejo melhoras.

Eu adoraria demais uma da Ashley e acredito que pagaria qualquer valor por ela,.

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