Fellow Olympians, itβs time for another Jock Studio Development Update! We have a new physical merchandise item to show off, as well as a very focused Development Diary on one of our exciting mechanics! Please read the following post for full details, as it contains information for all fans of Jock Studio!
Physical Merchandise Preview β Sticker Sheets!
First up, weβve previewed lots of physical merchandise in the past, but there was one item left to go β Sticker Sheets! These cute chibi stickers come in two flavors β sports uniforms and casual attire, and have been designed by our artist, Magia! Check out the design sketches below:
Adorable, arenβt they? You can receive these sticker sheets as part of your Reward Tier, or add extras onto your pledge via PledgeManager, alongside any other merchandise you might be missing! And speaking ofβ¦
PledgeManager β One Month Left!
As we announced on our previous development update, we are almost ready to begin Physical Merchandise Production & Fulfillment*, and that means that PledgeManager pre-orders will be closing in just one month, on July 1st, 2024 at Midnight EDT! That means you have just over two months left to either fill out your pledge information or become a late backer, so please, if you havenβt yet, make sure and do so right away, Olympians!
Most of this merchandise will not be available in the foreseeable future outside of this opportunity, so if youβre on the fence about any of it, please consider purchasing it now! Additionally, if youβd like to see any of the designs, including the brand-new sticker sheets previewed above, to help make a decision, you can check all of them out on our website, at the link below:
https://www.blitsgames.com/js-merch/
Make sure and take advantage of this last chance for bonus rewards, Olympians!
PS β All digital items, including a digital copy of Jock Studio, will remain available on PledgeManager after July 1st, 2024 at Midnight. Only physical merchandise will be unavailable after this point.
PPS* β All physical merchandise production will begin after July 1st with the exception of Physical Game Copies and Guidebooks. These items will be produced and fulfilled at a later date, after the game is complete.
Development Diary 8 β The Workout Phase!
Next up, weβre going into a bit of a different development diary this time β instead of a variety of development aspects, today weβre going to be talking in detail about just one, unlocked as a stretch goal as part of our Kickstarter campaign β the Workout Phase!
Part 1 β What is the Workout Phase?
As mentioned above, the Workout Phase was a stretch goal unlocked during the Kickstarter Campaign that directly ties to the character stats. Weβve already discussed character stats in a previous development update, but to remind everyone, these stats affect Ace and the Jockβs performances in the Filming Sessions. But how do you gain these stats?
Thatβs where the Workout Phase comes in! In order to perform at their optimum condition, Ace and the Jocks must participate in workouts every week, enhancing the character stats of your choice! Take full control of who gains what stats, and make the Filming Sessions unique to your preferences!
Now, letβs see how this phase works, starting with a showcase of what to wear!
Part 2 β Workout Attire Concept Preview
Ace and the Jocks canβt be seen working out in their casual attire, as most of those clothes are far too bulky to wear at the gym! With that in mind, each of the characters, including Matt and Jacques, have all been given a unique gym attire! Checkout each of their brand-new costumes below:
As many of you know, there are many ways to workout throughout the gym, including weight-lifting machines, treadmills, and even a swimming pool! Thanks to the latter, all the Jocks also have their own unique gym swimming attire β check them out below:
These cute swimsuits will be seen whenever you decide for the Jocks to take a dip in the pool at the fitness center, and are different from their official swimwear, which will be revealed at a later date!
Thatβs all for costumes, but what about the workouts themselves?
Part 3 β Workout Animations Preview
In our last development update, Leo showed himself off in a brand-new puppet model and animation preview, and now, weβre happy to show you the first use of these puppet models, this time featuring sketch puppet models and raw animations of all six Jocks! We know these animation previews are still in the early phases and have lots to fix before theyβre ready for the game, but we wanted to showcase them early to get everyone excited, so check them out below:
Thatβs right β during the Workout Phase, youβll be treated to a host of animations, featuring each of the Jocks doing whatever workout was assigned to them! These previews are just the beginning, and every Jock will be interchangeable for each workout, with several more activities that have yet to be seen!
And also, as a side note, as much fun as it is to see the Jockβs working out in their birthday suits, they will each be dressed in their gym attire, previewed above, for their respective workouts! Weβll have more to show off with updated puppet models and animations as development continues, as it is still in the very early stages of this department!
But for now, letβs move onto the final part of our development diaryβ¦
Part 4 β Workout Plan Interface & Gameplay Preview
β¦ Setting a workout plan! At the start of each workout session, the player, as Ace, will determine what everyone, including himself, is participating in! By choosing a workout for each of the Jocks, you have full control over which stats they are gaining, helping you to optimize the filming minigame! Checkout a preview of how it works below:
With the Interface designed by Peach and the programming by Sticmac, the Workout Plan truly lets you immerse yourself into the Workout Phase! As seen above, it consists of the following parts:
- Step 1 β Assign a workout for all Jocks: Choose what each Jock is working out, determining what character stats they will gain.
- Step 2 β Choose a Jock to Focus On: Next, pick a Jock to focus on and play through a minigame related to the workout chosen. By playing through the minigame, you can gain even more stats than otherwise possible! (But donβt worry β if you arenβt a fan of minigames, you can always skip and take the default minimum score!)
- Step 3 β Pick your Difficulty & Booster, and Go: Finally, set the difficulty level of the minigame youβll be playing, with higher difficulties providing you even more stats! You also have the option to choose a booster when available, increasing your stat gains even further! Once all thatβs done, hit the go button and start the game! (Or you can skip straight to the results, like mentioned above!)
Weβll have much more to show about the minigames themselves in a later development update, but for now, that closes out the preview for the Workout Phase! We hope that everyone is excited about the possibilities this phase brings, and how many new and exciting mechanics are available throughout it!
Closing Word
Thatβs all for this development update, Olympians! We hope that you all enjoyed the previews shown, and we have just one more thing to close out this update:
We hope that everyone can see and get excited at the potential that these new puppet models offer in Jock Studio! Thereβs a lot of work left to do on the puppet modelsβ art and animation, but we know the final product will be more than worth it, so youβll have to wait for a future update to see it all come together!
Speaking of, our next update will be in late June, so please stay tuned until then! In the meantime, donβt forget to check out PledgeManager before time is up!
Lastly, we also want to give a quick shout-out to anyone who pre-ordered the Yoichi Yukimura Gentleman Studio Figure β please check your email, as we have sent out additional information for you regarding your shipment!
Thank you again as always for your support, Olympians!
Lots of love,
~BLits Games
I think the games whice is good
Don’t forget to add some ejaculate sound effect
Found this game late and currently unable to pledge to support with money. Will there be more merch available in the future, in general? I’d love to be able to buy something when I can afford it + after I find out which character I fall for the most!
Although most of the Kickstarter merch will be exclusive, we’re always looking for opportunities to bring more merch to our fans! We’ll definitely offer body pillows at the least and will look at other options once the game is out.
Found this game late and currently unable to pledge to support with money. Will there be more merch available in the future, in general? I’d love to be able to buy something when I can afford it + after I find out which character I fall for the most!
Swimming should have an underwater camera too, so not only buns, but also man assets could be seen if you want to.
Always a great pleasure when something exceeds your expectations, isn’t it!
This whole update is a massive surprise.
Sprites, puppet models, animation… Fashion (including birthday suits), activities (including raunchy filming and sex)… Mmmm…
Definitely like where this is going.
I love the new attires, swimsuits, etc…
I wish there we more options to see each character naked, not only stark naked, but also bottomless, like wearing t-shirt and nothing below. Dress room, locker room, bedroom, filming studio or whatever it is.
That’s my suggestion.
Does the workout phase effect body shape?
If so, I’m going to keep some of the characters (the beefy ones) away from the gym to make them less bulk, more smooth and slender.
I’m kidding, those are just my own preferences.
All in all, great job!
More fashion, more jocks, more puppet models, more interaction like workout gym sessions, studio posing, foreplay (getting aroused) minigames, dressing-undressing…!
Please do not hesitate showing your raw material! Your animation already looks really cool.
Looking forward to the next update!
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you are enjoying the update and its contents! Please stay tuned for future updates as we explore more about the puppets and the workout mechanics!
Please, i donβt know if it sounds a bit kinky, iβm have a foot fetish,soooooo pleasssssse, some erotic illustrations about it. Iβm sorry if makes you a bit uncomfortable for saying it out loud, but iβm just so lusting for it.
I’m sure there will be something for everyone in the final game! Stay tuned for more content in future updates!
Please, i don’t know if it sounds a bit kinky, i’m have a foot fetish,soooooo pleasssssse, some illutions about it. I’m sorry if makes you a bit uncomfortable for saying it out loud, but i’m just so lusting for it.
It would be interesting if during the animation of them working out to have small speech bubbles or voice lines to see how the characters motivate themselves to work out. It also provides the characters an opportunity to showcase their personality and their unique ways of working out to stretch specific muscle groups despite doing the same workout. It could also be nice to see some sort of progression as their skills improve doing certain work outs. Keep doing a great work!
May Matt be a villain in the game? (-;
May Matt be a villain in the game(-;
matt,please
he is so handsome
ohohohohohohohohohoh
Is that Ace in the Closing Word video?
yes!π
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we can see that the team is working very hard and we appreciate you guys so much!! and btw it would be cool if you could customize the jock’s clothing and maybe even their underwear
AWESOMESAUCE! Love each and every update
frot sex scene (w/ animation) for non anal lovers representation pleaseee
You all are amazing! I can’t wait to play the game and from what you are doing, it may be my soul talking, but I feel it’ll please everyone!
Wish you all well and all the love in the world!
Thank you so much for the kind words! The team is working very hard to create something truly unique that we hope everyone will enjoy and continue to enjoy for years to come! The kind words and support are what really motivates us!
Cant waittt
We need More asses sprites. Specially from Leo.
Is it just me, or does Avan’s gym attire make him look buffer than other art of him.
Every day more and more looking forward to the game and the items to receive at home in Brazil π
We hope you enjoy the physical rewards and the final game when it releases! We are really excited to see the reactions!
Leo’s cat ears π
He’s awfully cute