Hello all, I need to share with you an honest post about the upcoming test. Almost all my work on Seablip is first-time-experiences and the biggest elephant in the room, the scariest one, but also the most exciting one, is this first test! - I see now that I do not have enough time to implement all the necessary functions I want in the test, and I am sad to say that I have to postpone the Alpha by one month (19. March). I will tell you more about what I work on down below, but first; [i]My last weeks have been really intense. Long working days. Really long days. The whole day actually (but understand me right; I take short breaks, it is important to take care of yourself too)! I don't want it to be like that this whole year (so I will go more back to a normal work schedule after the alpha test), but it has been a fun ride for now. Working towards the Alpha test gives lots of extra energy.[/i] As the days are fewer until the test, it is also so much easier for me to see all the things I will not manage to finish before the alpha test deadline. Some of them are okay to miss out on for now, but this is my main reason I have to postpone; [list][*] Balancing sea battles. This is a big task, and I just don't want to rush through this stage. I want to do it in a way that makes it easier for me to adjust it later when I get feedback from you playing. I have worked a lot on how input and management happen. I have also done tremendous work on removing bugs but balancing is what's missing.[/list] [list][*] I also need to implement and update my system for; hiring crews,[/list] [list][*] And give you the option of upgrading your ship or buy a new ship.[/list] Seablip is running smoothly, but these are all functions that are very essential for the fun of playing. I am so sorry for postponing the alpha test, but I hope you can keep with me and that you understand that I do this because I care so much about Seablip and the development. I think this is the best to do! If you have questions for me, please ask in the discussion thread. Best regards, Jardar