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Update - 02/01/26

Hey all! It seems I didn't fill up the Ep.11 notebook used to draft ideas even halfway, so it's now become the notebook for both episodes. Here's a detailed update on what I'm doing right now.

• Episode 12 is currently being drafted out and is in the early stages of the writing pro...

  2026-02-02 01:07:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Starter Squad 11 - Ditto Face Draft

Getting the Ditto face right was a long and expensive process between me and PrimatePunk. Before creating the drawings that became the final images seen in the episode, we did a version where he animated the face on top of the rough draft. Most of the stuff here translated directly into the fin...

Episode 11 - Full HD Download

Here's a download link for those that want to watch the episode without YouTube compression.

Fun fact: Episode 10 was actually made in 720p but upscaled for the upload. Episode 11 is the first one created entirely in 1080p.

Starter Squad - Episode 11

Starter Squad 11 Teaser

Hi. It's finished.

This teaser will go public on Christmas morning and the episode will launch on the 31st. I wanted to give you access earlier, but I didn't want to jynx it until I had the full episode intact. And I literally just finished it just now as I'm typing this.

I stil...

Episode 11 Update - 12/11/25

I finished Scene F and am now finishing Scene D. The entire episode is now almost entirely rendered out and I've completed the detail adjustments and fixes on C and D. Here's where we're at:

A - Complete

B - Complete

C - Complete

D - One FX element

F - C...

Episode 11 Update - 11/10/25

Okay. Scene F has now come leaps and bounds. The episode now looks roughly like it did when I imagined the idea years ago, so I'm happy about that. But I desperately need to wrap up these pesky loose ends.

Here's where we're at:

A - Complete

B - Complete

C - ...

Episode 11 Update - 10/03/25

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Alright. Almost finished.

- Hiring out for lighting was a good idea. I have learned so much about light this time around am now find myself way more com...

Episode 11 Update - 09/02/25

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Hi everyone. I'm closing in, so make sure your name and sprite is as you'd like it...

Episode 11 Update - 08/17/25

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I have been very busy and am push...

Episode 11 Update - 07/11/25

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This past month has been intense and productive. I have been glued to my desk for practically all of June, working during all waking hours, usually stoppin...

Episode 11 Update - 06/08/25

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I got a little held up in May. I had to take off time to help some family and also attend a friend's wedding but I'm now back and at full force.

In my ...

Episode 11 Update - 05/02/25

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As of a few hours ago, the Scene D animation is now complete. I checked my other scene files, and I couldn't find any major mistakes or errors. This means 2025-05-03 04:39:16 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 11 Update - 04/05/25

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March was a really, really bad month for me, and far too much went wrong.

I really thought we were around the corner with animation, but when I tried ...

Episode 11 Update - 03/01/25

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Exciting news, friends. We are now rounding the corner. Here is where I'm at with Scene D.

2025-03-02 03:26:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 11 Update - 02/01/25

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Hello all and happy new year. Here’s how the episode is now progressing:

• For a good chunk of this month, I’ve been working with a hired artis...
  2025-02-02 01:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 11 Update - 12/02/24

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Unfortunately, I've not finished scene D. I've gotten further, but based on where I am now, I do not think I'll be able to have this out before the end of the...

Episode 11 Update - 11/01/24

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I am now going to try my best to update you every month, regardless of how far I actually get, for the sake of consistency and transparency. I have been makin...

Episode 11 Update - 10/02/24

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I have been busy. I'm trying to squeeze this out. Here's a rundown of the current progress:

Scene A - All the special effects complete I've been...

Squad Song

I'm releasing this early for Patrons! Feel free to comment on it if you'd like. I'll release it to everyone else in like a week or so... or whenever I get around to making a thumbnail for it.

Episode 11 Update - 07/01/24

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I have now finished the character animation for Scene F. The most important scene is now covered and it's a relief. The animator working on polishing ...

Episode 11 Update - 06/04/24

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Hello. I'm still deep in character animation but wanted to keep you updated with what’s going on. To be honest, I’m a little frustrated. Scene F h...

Episode 11 Update - 04/04/24

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Hi all - right now it's all coming down to character animation.

The musical score of Scene X is now complete. My guy is doing fantastic work. It'...

Starter Squad 10 - Whiskers Reference

Sometimes, for the more emotional beats, I film reference. See how this compares to what was animated in Ep 10.

Episode 11 Update - 02/09/24

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Right now we’re still very deep in character animation.  I didn't do as well in January as I'd hoped, but I've now completed Scene C and Scene X. ...

Episode 11 Animation Livestreams - 2023

In 2023, I live streamed a good chunk of the animation process of Ep11 on shipp.tv

I specifically picked out the least spoilery scenes to animate.  You can view the full live stream sessions here:

Ju...

2024-01-01 03:47:56 +0000 UTC View Post

Behind the Scenes - Charmander's Lament

Above you can view a rough version of the song/animation as it was being plotted out.

You can also take a look at these video notes I made during the songwriting process:

Initial Lyrics Collaboration ...

2024-01-01 03:47:21 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 11 Update - 12/31/23

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I’m a little more behind than I’d like to be at this point, but we’re moving along and should be capping off character animation soon.   Hereâ€...

Charmander's Lament - Starter Squad Halloween 2023

Happy Halloween all!

Episode 11 Update - 10/26/23

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Lots of progress.  I think we're on track to finish by early 2024.  ...I think.

I haven't really touched Scenes A and B, but A is practically d...