#whenstarscollide

[steamberrystudio]

31/12/2023 Devlog

Hey everyone! Time for the bi-weekly tumblr update for Steamberry stuff! Except I skipped one because I can't remember why.

I half-wrote it but I think I just wasn't feeling up to finishing and posting.

I haven't been doing extremely well health-wise lately but still powering through.

Summary

Finished writing Chapter 5.5 (the new chapter in WSC)

Finished editing Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Asher's path

Finished all the profiles for the GS lore book

Have started wrapping up the "side stories" and additional content for the GS lore book

Ramble

Okay so in my last update I was in the middle of editing chapter 5 and was nearly to the start of chapter six in editing Asher's route. I finished up chapter 5...

At that point when I was looking ahead, I started feeling like I wanted to add in a transition scene to move between Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.

As I started plotting out this scene, one of my ideas took on a life of its own and I realised that it might be better to interject a new, fleshed out story incident that would allow me to slow the pacing as well as flesh out the setting and universe a little more. This incident would also let me tie into some earlier events and connect them to something that occurs in chapter 6, also foreshadowing the chapter 6 incident.

Ultimately, this became too much to call a "scene" and I decided to branch it off into a supplementary chapter (IE a chapter a bit shorter than the others and meant to be released along with another chapter.)

Then that chapter ended up being 30,000 words.

So that happened.

After finishing that I went on to finish editing chapters 6, 7, and 8. I am currently on chapter 9. I only have a few more chapters before I'm finished editing Asher's path. As always, during my edits, one of the main things I do is flesh things out.

So obviously the word count has grown from that (and, you know, the 30k extra chapter I invented).

Currently the word count is 468,000 words.

Other Stuff:

I have received several new BGs and a new BG sketch. BGs are continuing to come in at a fairly steady pace.

I now have all the BGs for The Ophelia and the artists are working on other locations finally. OwO

I've also been, here and there, doing small tweaks to the sprites, small additions and fixes.

Gilded Shadows:

As I mentioned, I finally got through all the character profiles. There are so many more characters than I remembered in this game.

Then I got halfway through and realised that I forgot five. And had to insert them, which...meant rearranging pages, which is a pain in the butt. However, that is now complete.

What I'm working on now is finishing up some of the short stories and drabbles I have planned or partially written out and getting them into the lore book. 

As well as gathering any other content. The lore book is currently about 350 pages. And I am really hoping to wrap it up soon.

Upcoming Weeks:

Next couple of weeks I will be trying to wrap up the lore book and wrap up editing Asher's Path.

When I finish editing Asher's path I'll be moving on to finish drafting the end sequences for the four remaining characters. I'm starting to have an idea of where the word count is going to end up but will have a better idea for sure when Asher's edit is complete.

I have written over 100,000 words since mid-August, just plugging away and trying to hit at least 1000 words a day.

I hit my year end word count goal of 466,000 words for When Stars Collide but unfortunately did not finish the draft because the draft has grown in size.

But I am really hoping to finish it early next year so we can fully move into phase 2 of When Stars Collide.

I am also hoping to get the final KS stuff resolved for Gilded Shadows early next year as well (the lore book, art book, and some residual art and stuff).

For now, I shall just keep plucking away at it until it's all done.

And that is all for now. I will see you all next year.

[centurybiscuitt]

[musicarenagh]

A Symbol Of Hope In The Face Of Adversities - When Stars Collide What do you do when everything seems to go bad? Do you fold back into your shell or face it like Ian Dencker? Ian Dencker is a musical artist who pours his heart out into every production; he has made it sole purpose to empower the world with his music His latest single “When Stars Collide,” is that one song that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life regardless of age. Ian is a solo artist who plays the guitar and keyboard, and atop that, he sings as well. In a recent interview with Mister Styx of Musicarenagh, Ian Decker went deep into his personal life and share some bits of him. When asked about the main inspiration behind “When Stars Collide” this is what he had to say : “The song is about awakenings, new beginnings and new realisations trying to capture that feeling in song” Now join us as we get dig deeper into the life of Ian Decker and his latest single “When Stars Collide” Listen to When Stars Collide below https://open.spotify.com/track/2Zd2qTLdpQOXtOniVbhkIG Follow Ian Decker on Spotify Soundcloud Youtube What is your stage name Ian Dencker Is there a story behind your stage name? No, it's just my real name Where do you find inspiration? Everywhere, life, dreams, you just have to listen What was the role of music in the early years of your life? It offered hope and escape from a very poor upbringing Are you from a musical or artistic family? Nah Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry? I naturally was drawn to music as a young boy and would torment my family on the old piano How did you learn to sing/write/to play? I'm self taught What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform? I recall seeing Neil Youg and Crazy Horse How could you describe your music? Heart felt Describe your creative process. Sometimes I will dream a song and when I wake I record the words and music What is your main inspiration? A mixture really but the human condition prevails What musician do you admire most and why? I really like Thom Yorke as he is so gifted technically and creates a scenery like no one else Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career? Yes I think so and still evolving Who do you see as your main competitor? I would like to be as good as Green Day or Radiohead What are your interests outside of music? Martial arts and the good side of humanity If it wasn't a music career, what would you be doing? I'd be a farmer or race car driver or a sailor https://youtu.be/bVWcdx7Tl_A What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music? being understood and getting my ideas across tp production If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be? more inclusive to all Why did you choose this as the title of this project? I was watching the Milky Way with my 9yo son whilst camping What are your plans for the coming months? To Promote When Stars Collide and perform it live Do you have any artistic collaboration plans Not at this stage but always open to offers :-) What message would you like to give to your fans? I hope you like my new song, this one was very hard to write and I had to dig very deep as my life was undergoing drastic changes

[menemennpastirma]

Obscura - When Stars Collide (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Lyrics: Throughout there is no faith, now let us embrace and part You embark into the cosmic sea And I am glad, yes glad with all my heart Eternally, I live free

At our final journey, we cancel all our vows When we will meet in aeons once again If only vanity and illusion allow Once more I will sustain and retain

A last goodbye, we blaze divine When stars collide, I survive

An endless void, in eternal night With sacred wings of formless light

Throughout there is no hope, we fear in silent wrath You pursue the left-hand path With my will resigned, my passion speechless lies You disappeared, ablaze the skies

Beyond the stars and endless skies As a shade you will pass by I hear you say goodbye

My faith is kneeling, remaining in disguise While primal innocence is closing-up your eyes

A last goodbye, we blaze divine When stars collide, I survive

An endless void, in eternal night With sacred wings of formless light

Beyond the stars and endless skies As a shade you will pass by I hear you say goodbye

Beyond the stars and endless skies As a shade you will pass by I hear you say goodbye

#music #metal #technicaldeathmetal #progressivemetal #obscura #avalediction #whenstarscollide

(via https://youtu.be/YQdGX_zefvg)

[neberuofficial]

Thank you Essen @groovenom_official 's Modern Death Pop Tour was sick. Next show May 27th, ADF live Kleve w. @allfornothinghc #neberu #neberuofficial #essen #city #hometown #dontpanic #ginagoeswild #whenstarscollide #groovenom #moderndeathpop #live #show #gig #tour #darkness #insane #allfornothing #schizophrenic #fuckedup #emotional #metal #germany (hier: Don't Panic Essen)

[toakatdot]

#BehindTheScenes: #WhenStarsCollide PPV w/ Bully Ray & more on the #FiteApp w/ #FutureStarsOfWrestling

[supportblackart]

"When Stars Collide" by @amanaina 🖌💞 #supportblackart #blackart #blackartist #amanaina #watercolor #watercolorpainting #illustration #artofvisuals #blacklove #blacklovers #blackloveisbeautiful #melanin #melaninpoppin #blavity #galaxy #afrofuturism #intergalactic #artwork #artlover #artworld #artnerd #artofinstagram #blkcreatives #whenstarscollide #artistic #artlookhere #afropunk #details #followtheartist

[steamberrystudio]

What if I told you my hand slipped and I accidentally released a snapshot of content from my side project that I've been working on late at night and on weekends for the last two years? =o

It's about 34,000 words (consisting of a Prologue and Chapter One) introducing the setting and the characters.

The are 5 love interests (you meet all of them: Asher, Daaz, Noel, Raif, and Yren.)

MC has some customisation.

The setting is a colourful science fantasy that starts out on an exploration vessel poking around in black holes and other shady places where they uncover interesting things like glowy boxes with people sleeping inside them.

[towermaiden-blog-blog]

When stars collide

We claw desperately in the darkness Our feeble fingers, drunk and clumsy With each zipper and button, we shed our shackles Until we’re free. Your hands on my hips Your breath on my neck I’m on top of you You’re inside of me We’re in an ocean of sheets, And I’m riding the waves And there’s a mountain deep inside of me Pushing me higher and higher Until we’re soaring through the galaxy And I cling to your chest for dear life As the stars collide in a brilliant flare And my legs grow weak and I kiss you tender And I breathe your breath as you come up for air And for a moment, we are one From two desperate souls comes one perfect love As the world crumbles around us I close my eyes hold you tight Like a sweet dream that’ll vanish when I open my eyes But we’ll be alright At least until morning comes