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July Update - Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Hey everyone!

Alright, so I know there are a number of you who are wondering about Poptropica: Legends, and first let me just say -- thank you so much for your interest and support! This project means so much to all of us and every day we grow more confident that we’re on the right creative path. The team has grown rapidly since we really ramped up production 3 months ago, and we’re working around the clock to make sure the finished game is, as the kids say, “peak”. There are 25 team members now, enough to make my head spin -- as the project manager, the more people I bring on, the more we accomplish, the less time I have for art! This is, of course, a tale as old as time.

Our website got a major overhaul, as we’d like to put our best foot forward for newcomers and fans alike. This new face is more animated, interactive, and professional! Have fun exploring all the interactable elements scattered throughout. More additions to come in the following days. As always, check it out at: www.poplegendsgame.com.

With that said, I know we promised you guys the Meridian’s Lighthouse Beta Demo for Patreon Patrons by the end of this month, and sadly, it doesn’t seem to be in the cards. To be honest with you, this project truly is massive, and there’s so much work to be done. Many of us work full-time on top of contributing, which is already a lot - and as far as funding, that’s almost entirely coming out of my (Andrew Wiles) own pocket. Our Patreon brings in $30 a month right now, which we’re extremely grateful for! That said, it’s definitely not enough to help off-set the time we must spend working our day jobs.

Specifically, I'd like to thank Poptropica Legends Lucky Joker and HoneyBee for their continued monetary support - you guys were here at the very beginning! This generosity will not be forgotten.

We also have undergone some restructuring with our programming team management -- things should be running much more smoothly now in that part of the project. The Unity build DOES exist, don’t worry -- but as it currently stands, our art department is running laps around our programmers (there are only three programmers, go figure!). While we could go ahead and release what we have right now, I think it’s best to wait until we have a slightly more polished product before releasing it into the world - by August 15th we hope to have a Version Alpha ready for you to check out!

With that said, you’re totally allowed to be a little disappointed, and I completely get it-- so to hold you over, here’s a little sneak-preview of all the amazing stuff our art, voice acting, and sound departments have been cooking up!

Please keep in mind: this is not final gameplay footage! We still have quite a bit of polish to go, but it gives you an idea of the level of quality we’re hoping to achieve. Here’s another preview, showcasing the full Booga intro with sound design!

Again, I want to apologize for the delayed beta release -- but do keep in mind, only Patreon Patrons would’ve been able to access it anyway! The more funding we’re given, the more time we can devote to this as opposed to our day-jobs - and the faster you guys will be able to experience this new game. We’d love your feedback on the new site! Also, if you’re a Patreon Patron and want to see more behind-the-scenes, let us know which department you want to tour next.

That’s all for now,

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We love this game. Announcements coming soon!

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Quickly! There's no time to waste!

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Hoping this answers some questions you guys might have! :)

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Am I allowed to kiss the very beautiful and handsome man that goes by Puck, by any chance

I'm sure if you came with that energy he wouldn't mind.

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got any struggles in your game in the making of it?

For sure! Game development, especially this stage, is hard work. Lots of moving parts, stress, and responsibility. It'll all pay off in the end!

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Well this is new...

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Are you guys affiliated with the Poptropica Help Blog?

Yes! Slanted Fish is on our development team.

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Hi there, I have a question for you; What would Joe Puddy from Zomberry Island look like if he is in the world of Poplegends? Just curious.

Something like this! :D

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💸 www.patreon.com/poplegends 💸

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A couple of yappers (sound on!!)

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Check out how the art style for Legends has evolved over the years! #Poptropica #indiedev #indiegames #2000snostalgia #gamedev #nostalgia

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That original inventory was nothing short of magic!

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The Poptropica: Legends official website is live! Go check it out now at www.poplegendsgame.com!

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