An Update to VictoryBattles' Plans

[FreezeWarp]

At it right now stands, I have become quite busy with both my life and with other projects here at VictoryRoad - the main one which I am nearing completion. I had been hoping to have released Beta 5 by the time; sadly, I have yet to even start. For those dedicated to the project, I would like to outline most of my future goals at this point in time, though as always these are subject to change:

Beta 5 will hopefully see its completion by April 8th, 2011. Among its features will include a live battling system, improvements to the trade system, and a variety of other activities: namely breeding, the casino/game corner, and live tournaments. These will all be major additions, but there will be little in terms of map or plotline (unless, of course, I get the time). It should also include far more (and possibly all) of the Black and White Pokémon.

After this, I plan on a Beta 6, and two release candidates, both with the sole purpose of fixing bugs, and possibly adding to the map/plotline. The whole thing will hopefully see completion in August, but could stretch into November/December of this year. 10 months is definitely a bit of a wait, but I'm trying to be realistic (its not unreasonable a June final release could yet be seen, but unlikely considering my track record).

I do apologize for the minimum communication. It is a new semester at school for me, however things are definitely showing signs of slowing down. Though it seems inappropriate to go through my entire life, the heavy course loads that have plagued me in English and Science are looking to be done within the next week. Social Studies also recently got better, and all my other courses are doing great. Beyond this, the Victory Road Instant Messenger is also approaching completion very quickly: I hope to be done at the end of the week, and it will basically free up all of my development time for work on VictoryBattles (and the other smaller projects).

Thanks to all those who have contributed to the project. Its been great with all of you helping me, and I do hope to deliver once more reasonably soon. At this point, the engine is more or less done (with the exception of alternate forms, but meh). As such, the best part is coming, as I described above.

Once more, thank you,



FreezeWarp (Joseph T. Parsons)
VictoryRoad Administrator, VictoryBattles Creator, and VRIM Primary Engineer