Ocean Avenue

Devlog

• Indefinite Hiatus - The Ocean Takes Its Course
  September 28, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. It's been a little over three years since I officially released Ocean Avenue. I started out this project as a way to cope with my college social life being taken due to the pande... Continue reading
• Update 7.0 Open to Beta Testers
  September 08, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here! Apologies for the long wait. The beta version of Update 7.0 (titled "Update 6.8") is ready for Patrons and Discord test readers (check the latest posts). I've been on and off wor... Continue reading
• The Tides Are Shifting
  June 25, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Over the past year or so, I have been struggling with this story's direction. When I originally conceived of this idea, I had no clue where I wanted to go with it. All I knew is that I had these chara... Continue reading
• Third Scene for Update 7 Drafted, Finishing Up CG for It
  June 13, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! The third of four major scenes has been completed for this coming update. While the writing is done for it, we would like to include the CG for this scene before releasing the beta for test... Continue reading
• Second Scene for Update 7.0 Has Been Drafted
  May 31, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here! After a break in writing (to recharge the creative juices), major scene 2 of 4 has been completed for Update 7.0! I created a test update (called Update 6.76) for people to test... Continue reading
• First Scene for Update 7.0 Has Been Drafted
  March 28, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! I hope you're excited for this next update. There's gonna be a lot of good content in it, and we're spending our time building up to it. With that being said, we're taking things one step a... Continue reading
• Progress on Update 7.0
  March 21, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, We're making progress behind the scenes with some new backgrounds (credit to JaspersArtVault ). Most of writing for update 7 is outlined, and the dialogue for the first scene is 75% complet... Continue reading
• Update 6.5 Available to the Public!
  January 09, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hello folks! Update 6.5 is now available to the public! This one has some notable changes, including scene additions and removals from Days 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. You'll start to notice some more "odd" be... Continue reading
• Update 6.5 Released to Patrons!
  January 05, 2023 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Happy New Year, everyone! Update 6.5 is ready for patrons! You can check out the post here: LINK I plan to release the update publicly on Sunday, so I (Dirk) don't have to stress about it when I start... Continue reading
• Update 6.5 is coming...
  December 15, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here! I ended up getting a little carried away with the next mini-update. I originally planned to only revamp Days 5 and 6 in the next update, then Days 3 and 4 in the following, then... Continue reading
• Update 6.0 Available to the Public!
  November 30, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey y'all, Dirk here. Update 6.0 is now available to everyone! Changes include: Day 6 (new) End of Update art (outline/template by Dirk, artwork by AWKN_Arts) A few new songs by Luxazule (formerly kno... Continue reading
• Update 6.0 Available to Patrons!
  November 23, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! Yes, this is real. Update 6.0 of Ocean Avenue is now out for Patrons ( LINK HERE ). Changes include: Day 6 (new) End of Update art (outline/template by Dirk, artwork by AWKN_Arts) A few new... Continue reading
• Update 6.0 Release Date
  November 22, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk again. I haven't received much input on the beta version for update 6.0, but I will release it publicly by next Wednesday, November 30th. I will make a few tiny touchups before releasi... Continue reading
• Update 6 and Future Plans
  November 09, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! Dirk here. I forgot to talk about this the other week, but better late than never, I guess. Anyway, Update 6 has been an interesting update. I kinda burnt out with writing towards the end o... Continue reading
• Update 5.1 Available to the Public!
  July 13, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! Update 5.1 is here and with a few neat little additions: Revamped Day 5 Marcus CG, courtesy of AWKN_Arts on Twitter Fixed a bug related to the same Marcus' CG in the Image Gallery I hope y'... Continue reading
• Update 5.1 Available to Patrons!
  July 05, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, update 5.1 is now available to Patrons! Stay tuned for the public release next Tuesday! https://www.patreon.com/posts/ocean-avenue-5-1-68706650?utm_medium=clipboard_cop... Continue reading
• Update 5.01 Now Public!
  June 06, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Update 5.01 is now available to the public! The only changes include a few minor typos and issues with Day 4 save files. If you are having issues with update 5.0, update to this version, and the probl... Continue reading
• Update 5.0 is now public! (5.01 soon to come)
  June 02, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! I originally planned on releasing this update on Monday, but due to some glitches on earlier in-game days, I decided to create a version 5.01. That will be released on Monday, while 5.0 wil... Continue reading
• Update 5.0 Coming Out Tomorrow! (for Patrons)
  May 30, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, are you ready for the next update? It seems like Evan's a bit nervous about it! Tomorrow, I will be releasing update 5.0 to Patrons, so it will be released to the public next Monday. While... Continue reading

  
• Update 5.0 Beta Test
  May 23, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey everyone, Dialogue for update 5 is complete. We are in the phase of beta testing, so if you want to be part of the special group of people to test it out, you can become a Patron, which qualifies... Continue reading
• Starting Back Up (Hiatus Over)
  May 12, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. I am happy to say that I'm returning to developing Ocean Avenue! I've been working on the dialogue for the next update under the radar (in case the burnout became permanent), and... Continue reading
• Indefinite Hiatus
  February 17, 2022 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. Ocean Avenue will be on the backburner for the immediate future as I work on March "Man"-ness and my other hobbies over the next few months. I don't feel like I'm in the right cr... Continue reading
• Update 4.1 is out!
  December 18, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, the team and I managed to whip up the remaining bits of Day 4, so technically, it is now complete! We finally added in the 7 songs we planned on using for the Day 4 karaoke scene, with the... Continue reading
• Update 4.1, now available to Patrons!
  December 11, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Check out my Patreon if you're interested in contributing! LINK (The public update will come out next Saturday!) Hey folks, the team and I managed to whip the remaining bits of Day 4, so technically,... Continue reading
• Update on the Hiatus
  December 05, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  For anyone who did you not see the Twitter post, here is what I have to say: Hey y’all, Dirk here. Apologies for the long silence. I’ve been pretty busy with work, and haven’t had much time to w... Continue reading
• Update 4.0 is out!
  October 24, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey everyone, Dirk here again. Here are the changes added to the Update 4.0 update: Modified and Cleaner GUI, made by me A new CG by AWKN_Arts They also made a second CG, but we are still building the... Continue reading
• Update 4.0, now available to Patrons!
  October 17, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hi everyone! Update 4.0 is now available to Patrons. For more info on what the update contains, check this link out. I won't post the update info publicly until the public release comes out, which wil... Continue reading
• Update 4.0, Technically Completed
  October 16, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey everyone, Dirk here. Update 4.0 has been finished in terms of writing and artwork, but we have a dilemma in terms of the music. Originally, when I assigned the list of songs to my musician, Camazu... Continue reading
• Delays with the 4.0 update
  September 22, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. Sorry I have not been as active here recently. Some possible job opportunities landed on me about a week ago, and I've been spending time interviewing, making presentations, and... Continue reading
• Art output going forward and Update 4.0 Announcement
  September 09, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. I want to address our project's artwork output going forward. Since the first 4 days (and all the character sprites) had to be revamped, AWKN_Arts has invested a lot more time th... Continue reading
• Update 3.2 is out!
  September 03, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! Update 3.2 is now available to the public! The following changes include: Day 1 CG's from AWKN_Arts are now in the game! Revamped sprites for Ruben, Diego, and Sandra by AWKN_Arts Day 3 has... Continue reading

  
• Update 3.2 Available to Patrons!
  August 27, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, update 3.2 is now available to Patrons! Here is the link to that post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ocean-avenue-3-2-55425636?utm_medium=clipboard_cop... It will be available to the public... Continue reading
• Update 3.2 Announcement
  August 21, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, Dirk here. Originally, when I planned out update 3.2, I didn't think I would add extra content to the end of day 3. However, since I got some good feedback about it, and I had some characte... Continue reading
• A poll about one of Ruben's new sprites
  July 28, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks! I'm doing a Patron-exclusive poll to give people's thoughts on Ruben's new "happy" expression. If you are a Patron and would like to give me some helpful feedback, you can click the link he... Continue reading
• Update 3.1 is now public!
  July 24, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey folks, update 3.1 is now ready for the public! This is more of an art revamp update than anything, so if you want to see what AWKN_Arts has been up to, here's a chance to look. Update 3.1 changes... Continue reading

  
• "Paradise VC" Shirt Fundraiser for Ocean Avenue
  July 21, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey y'all, Dirk here. I'm doing a fundraiser to help boost funds for our game's art commissions. I will be selling shirts with my "Paradise Volleyball Club" design on it, with half the funds going tow... Continue reading
• Announcement about CG's
  July 12, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  We are hitting the ground running, and should be done with the final Day 2 CG by the end of the week. Then, update 3.1 should be complete and ready for Patrons ASAP! For update 3.2, we plan on making... Continue reading
• Updates 3.1 and 3.2 announcements
  July 11, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Update 3.1 is almost done, and we want to thank you for your patience. Our team has had a lot of personal endeavors that have taken up our time over the past month, but we have come up with enough rev... Continue reading

  
• New Ocean Avenue Perk for Patrons
  July 09, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  A new perk has been added to the Ocean Avenue / Dirk the Red Panda Patreon! This includes preview sketches and other WIP pieces for illustrations, sprites, and other bits. Fellow Dorks ($3 tier) and h... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.0 is out!
  May 22, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Version 3.0 is here, and ready to shine! Speaking of (sun)shine, new events include: a post-party convo with Marcus, and the first beach club practice of the season. There is also another club one of... Continue reading
• Version 3.0 release coming soon!
  May 13, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Hey everyone! Dirk the Red Panda here was a long-awaited announcement. Version 3.0 will be released within the next 14 days! (within the next 7 days for Patrons) As you all may know, I have been takin... Continue reading

  
• Update 2.2 is out!
  March 10, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Update 2.2 is now available to the public! I forgot to post this yesterday due to academics catching me off-guard. The changes for this update include: New Vic and Kenny sprites made by AWKN_Arts Curr... Continue reading

  
• Update 2.1 is out!
  January 31, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Update 2.1 is now available to the public! This update includes the following changes: New Marcus sprites Additional game menu art Volleyball map, to help visualize the games being played My goal is t... Continue reading

  
• Release 2.0 is out!
  January 07, 2021 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Release 2.0 is now public! The following things have been added to this update: Day 2 Evan's new sprites New main menu theme music More backgrounds Music gallery page (still in beta) We have a lot of... Continue reading
• Release 2.0 Announcement
  December 31, 2020 by Dirk the Red Panda

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  Release 2.0 has been released to Patrons, today on New Year's Eve! In seven days (January 7th), it will be released to the public. Release 2.0 additions include: - Day 2 - Evan's first nine character... Continue reading