🌲 New Week, New Woods: Streaming Schedule Update! 🌲Hey everyone! I’m shifting gears this week and settling into a brand-new rhythm. If you’ve been following the dev logs, you know the world is starting to take shape—but it needs a lot more green.
🗓️ The ScheduleMonday – Friday | Starting at 10:00 AM EST
We're going daily! Grab your coffee and join me for some morning world-building.
🛠️ What’s on the Menu?
-----------------------Critter Logic & AI: I’m diving into AI Navigation this week! I'll be setting up the NavMesh and pathfinding so our animals can actually roam the woods. It’s the first step in making the forest feel "alive" rather than just a pretty backdrop.

​----------------------Unity Forest Bathing: Most of this week will be spent deep in Unity, building out the lush, atmospheric forests for the project. We’re talking terrain work, foliage placement, and getting that lighting just right 
----------------------Art Day (TBD): I’ll be taking at least one day to step away from the engine and dive into some digital art. Whether it’s concept sketches or asset texturing, it’ll be a nice break for the eyes.


📍 Catch the stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/fruitcakes3317 

Welcome to the latest update! This month, we are shaking off the winter chill and embracing the waking energy of spring.

🐾 Character of the Month: Felix FangSay hello to Felix Fang, our featured "Assassin Speedster" and resident mischievous cat-person. Currently vibrating at the frequency of a sugar-high hummingbird, Felix prefers parkouring over carrying heavy pots of gold.
"Catch me if you can, nya!"
Felix's Vitals:
StatValueATK07
DEF03
SPD09
LUCK06
ZOOMIES100%

• Skill: Sonic Scratch
  
• Specialty: Cardboard Boxes
  
• Weakness: Baths & Responsibility
  
• Card Lore: Felix is unpredictable, much like the changing weather of March. He represents spring's waking energy, though he mostly uses it to knock things off tables.
  

⛵ Captain's Log: Project UpdatesWe are officially flipping the boring farming life on its head! Our upcoming pastel-storybook exploration game takes you out of the town hub and into dense woods and sandy beaches to find rare magical flora. Here are the three pillars driving our development right now:

• Explore & Forage: Players will bolt into "The Wilds". These are procedurally generated chunks of pure nature that change every time you play.
  
• Spit to Grow: There are no hoes here! Instead, utilize a unique precision seed-spitting mechanic where you aim and blast seeds to solve environmental puzzles.
  
• Renovate Nature: You will start out as a renter and save up for "Recreational Property". The goal is to build the ultimate outdoor vacation hangout.
  

🎨 Creative Corner: Chibi Sticker ChallengeReady to channel your inner Felix? This month's prompt challenges you to blend the fresh bloom of spring with the luck of the Irish. Jump into Discord and share your creations using #FruitcakesArtChallenge!
Prompt Details: "A highly detailed Chibi-style sticker of Felix Fang... features classic aesthetics with an oversized head, massive eyes... dark forest-green hoodie featuring a bright lime-green four-leaf clover emblem... captured in a dynamic 'speedster' pose... surrounded by a whirlwind of floating shamrocks and small yellow daffodils."
Sneak Peek: Keep an eye out for our next issue, themed around "April Showers"!

"Nothing beats the energy of a one-night project! 🌙
I wanted to add something special to the site to make it feel more alive, and after a few pots of coffee (and some wrestling with the code), our new mascot is officially live. He follows your lead—literally.
It’s just a small touch, but it’s these little details that make the Fruitcakes Crew feel like home. Huge thanks to everyone for the support while we keep building this world out. Go find him on the site and see if you can keep up with his trot!"

​
Log Closed. Dispatches Open.
For a long time, this space was just a "Crew Log"—a static record of where we had been. But the Fruitcakes Crew isn't just drifting; we are building. We are a multimedia production studio constantly moving between game development, music production, and digital storytelling.
We don't need a log anymore. We need a way to broadcast what we are creating right now.
Welcome to Dispatches.
What is a "Dispatch"? A dispatch is an official report from the field. It’s not just about what we plan to do; it’s about what we are executing. Whether it’s a new line of code, a finished track, or a completed build, this is where we break down the process.
The Frequency We are an active studio with projects spanning the digital and physical worlds. Here is the kind of intel you can expect:

• Game Dev Dispatches: We are prototyping mechanics in GDevelop and laying the groundwork for a future indie esports league. We’ll share the technical challenges and the victories as we build our games from the ground up.
  
• The Sound Lab: Music drives everything we do. We will be releasing reports on our songwriting process, production gear, and the stories behind our seasonal albums.
  
• Division: Virtual Talent: Fruitcakes3317 was just the beginning. We are actively expanding our roster of virtual creators. Expect reports on new character debuts, deep dives into our growing lore (including "The Kitsune's Baker"), and the tech stack required to power a multi-talent agency.
  
• Special Projects: We are makers. From restoring boats for video series to custom PC builds and physical merchandise, if the studio is building it, you’ll find the report here.
  

The Crew We operate as a flat hierarchy. Every member of the crew—regardless of tenure—is a creator with an equal voice. We are a team of developers, artists, and builders working in tandem to ship cool things.
This is the new signal. End of transmission.

https://www.wattpad.com/story/404344351-the-kitsune%27s-baker


​She was baked to be eaten. She woke up to be loved. Batch #3317 was supposed to be the perfect fruitcake: dense, sweet, and wrapped in a pink ribbon. But when Kaito, a nine-tailed silver fox thief, steals her from the windowsill, he doesn't just get a snack-he accidentally wakes up a girl. Now, "Cake" is a human with golden fox ears, a tail she can't hide, and a personality that is delightfully, unapologetically dense. Her goal? To bake hope back into a lonely world. Her problem? A grumpy nine-tailed fox who won't admit he's in love, a jealous ancient evil trying to burn down the town, and a government inspector who is allergic to fun. Welcome to Hearthollow. The ovens are hot, the magic is messy, and the baker is definitely not on the menu. (Contains: Cozy Fantasy, Fox Boys, Baking Magic, and a heroine who solves problems with cinnamon rolls.) 🦊 What to expect: Grumpy x Sunshine (Ancient Fox x New Human) Cozy Fantasy & Bakery Vibes Fish-out-of-water comedy Found Family A villain who just needs a hug (and a cookie) Wait... did that marshmallow just squeak?

The "Zero-Budget" VTuber Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide accompanies my latest video tutorial. If you prefer reading or need a checklist to follow along, you’re in the right place! We are building a full VTuber setup for $0 using VRoid Studio, Booth, Animaze, and OBS.



Phase 1: The Avatar (VRoid Studio & Booth)

Before we can stream, we need a body! We will use VRoid Studio (free on Steam) to generate the model and Booth.pm to find custom clothes so you don't look like everyone else.


1. Hunting for Treasure on Booth

Booth is a marketplace for indie creators. Many Japanese creators offer high-quality assets for free.

1. Go to booth.pm.
   
2. Search for terms like "VRoid Hair Free" or "VRoid Clothes Free."
   
3. Pro Tip: Look for the file extension in the description before you download:
   
   • .vroidcustomitem: The easiest to use. It’s a pre-packaged item.
     
   • .png: These are raw textures (images). They require a few extra clicks but offer more variety.
     

2. Importing Clothes into VRoid Studio

Open VRoid Studio and select a base character to edit.

• Method A: The .vroidcustomitem (Easy Mode)
  
  1. Click the Hamburger Menu (three lines) in the top-left corner.
     
  2. Select Import Custom Items.
     
  3. Navigate to your downloaded file.
     
  4. The item will instantly appear in the correct category (e.g., "Tops" or "Hair") under the Custom tab. Click "Wear Now."
     
• Method B: The .png Texture (Manual Mode)
  
  1. Identify what the item is (e.g., a Hoodie).
     
  2. In VRoid, go to the Outfit tab and select the Hoodie template on the left.
     
  3. Click the "Edit Texture" button on the right side panel.
     
  4. In the Layers panel, right-click on the "Default Image" layer (or the small + to add a new layer).
     
  5. Select Import and choose your .png file.
     
  6. Voila! The texture wraps around the model.
     

3. Exporting Your Model

1. When you are happy with your look, click the Export icon (box with an arrow) in the top right.
   
2. Select Export as VRM.
   
3. Fill in the required info (Name, Author) and click Export. Save this file somewhere safe!
   

Phase 2: The Engine (Animaze)

We will use the free version of Animaze by FaceRig (on Steam) to track your face and move the avatar.

1. Import your Avatar:
   
   • Open Animaze.
     
   • Go to the Avatar Gallery (icon of a person).
     
   • Click Imports > Import VRM.
     
   • Select the .vrm file you made in VRoid.
     
2. Calibrate:
   
   • Look at your webcam with a neutral face.
     
   • Press Ctrl + C to calibrate. This ensures the avatar doesn't look permanently surprised or angry!
     

Phase 3: Going Live (OBS Studio)

Now we need to get that avatar into your streaming software. There are two ways to do this with the free version of Animaze.


Method A: The Virtual Camera (Easiest)

Best for: Discord calls or short streams.

• In Animaze: Click the "Enable Virtual Camera" button at the bottom of the screen.
  
• In OBS:
  
  1. Add a new Source: Video Capture Device.
     
  2. Select "Animaze Virtual Camera" as the device.
     
• Note: The free version of Animaze has a 90-minute timer on the Virtual Camera. After 90 minutes, you must restart Animaze.
  

Method B: The "Infinite Time" Workaround (Recommended)

Best for: Long streams (Gaming, Art, Chatting).

• In Animaze:
  
  1. Turn OFF the Virtual Camera.
     
  2. Go to Backgrounds and select the Green Screen background.
     
• In OBS:
  
  1. Add a new Source: Window Capture.
     
  2. Select the Animaze window.
     
  3. Right-click your new Animaze source > Filters.
     
  4. Click the + and add a Chroma Key filter. The green background will vanish, leaving only your avatar!
     
  5. Hold Alt and drag the edges of the source box to crop out the Animaze UI (buttons and menus).
     

You're Ready!

You now have a custom 3D avatar tracking your face for free. The only thing left is to hit "Start Streaming."

Hey everyone, Fruitcakes3317 here, and I am absolutely buzzing with excitement! For weeks, I've been planning something truly special, and the day is almost here. On Wednesday, October 29th, I'm embarking on an epic Minecraft journey: 100 Days in Minecraft, all in ONE continuous stream!
Yes, you read that right. We're going from Day 1 to Day 100 in a single, marathon session, starting bright and early at 5:00 AM EST over on my Twitch channel: twitch.tv/fruitcakes3317


What's the Mission?

My goal for this challenge isn't about rushing to defeat the Ender Dragon. Instead, it's about embracing the true spirit of survival, creativity, and the joy of seeing what happens when you just play Minecraft. We'll be focusing on:

• Building a Place of Peace: My ultimate dream base is a tranquil, self-sufficient homestead. A cozy haven where every block tells a story.
  
• The Vegetarian Challenge: You know I love a good challenge! We'll be surviving entirely on plants, focusing on building a massive, thriving farm without harming any animals. It's tough, but that's where the fun is!
  
• Hospitality for Our Guests: Even in a single-player world, my base will be built with you in mind. Expect plenty of comfy beds and welcoming spaces for our amazing community.
  
• Quirky Discoveries & Laughs: From cute creepers going "cabluey" to unexpected discoveries, we'll navigate the world with a light heart and a lot of laughs. I promise a stream filled with authentic moments and plenty of storytelling!
  

The "Vanilla Plus" Experience: Our Add-on Lineup

To enhance our adventure without losing that classic Minecraft feel, I've put together a special "Vanilla Plus" collection of Bedrock add-ons. These will help us build our dream world and keep the focus on creativity and fun:

• Farming Add-on: This is essential for our vegetarian survival! Expect new crops, recipes, and challenges as we grow our plant-based empire.
  
• World Utilities Add-on: These are the quality-of-life helpers. Less tedious grinding, more time for building, exploring, and chatting!
  
• Furniture Add-on: To truly create that "place of peace," we'll be decking out our base with beautiful and functional furniture, making it a proper home.
  
• 15 Year Party Supplies Add-on: Because who doesn't love a bit of quirky fun? Expect some celebratory items and unexpected delights to keep things interesting.
  

These add-ons will help us craft a truly unique and engaging experience without straying too far from the beloved Minecraft core.


Why You Should Tune In!

This isn't just a stream; it's a journey. You'll get to witness 100 in-game days unfold live, see a world grow from scratch, and experience all the triumphs and (hilarious) failures along the way. Whether you join for an hour or stay for the long haul, you'll be part of building something special.
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Where to Watch: twitch.tv/fruitcakes3317
When: Wednesday, October 29th, starting at 5:00 AM EST
I literally cannot wait to start this journey with all of you. See you on the 29th!

Huge special event planned for October 29th starting at 5am I will spend 100 days in Minecraft i don't know how long this will take it is a world start challenge with no goals except that I will not stop a solid continues live stream until I have reached 100 days played in Minecraft. I hope I survive!!! but I am soooo looking forward to it also. I hope many of your great supporters will make it and that many more new friends will be found. 

Once again I have not posted in awhile. Starting new things is hard and I have struggled with the Am I capable? is it worth it? and all that so yeah I have been bouncing around trying a ton of things. But I really do what to make games during the hard process of coding and creating the images I really enjoyed the whole process and I will keep doing it till I make a game I am really proud of. I also love making the music and really enjoy my own songs. I have a little fan that song one to me and sings it once in a while saying they really liked it. That made my day and it keeps me going so wish me luck and enjoy this crazy show that is my life as a silly original down to each authentically me.

Music, lyrics, video, and images made by Fruitcakes crew