We have finally reached the last status update for episode 12.

Beta testing has been going on for about a week now, and my overall feeling is that the beta version is stable.

The testers are working on a big list of tasks (Over 40 tasks with sub-tasks to go), providing feedback and finding bugs. So far, most of the bugs have been small, with only a couple being bad enough to warrant a day-one patch.

And that's why I'm thankful for this testing period and the testers' help. They take the hit, so that you don't have to.

I do not have a release date to announce today, but it will be posted soon. I want the beta testers to have a bit more time before I announce anything prematurely.

Beta testing is carried out on the full HD version of the game, which is the version that will be released on Patreon. The 4K versions will be tested after the Patreon release, and will be released on Steam and GOG as optional and free DLC, as it's not feasible for me to distribute a 104 GB game on Patreon.

When beta testers were asked to give a short comment on their feelings about testing episode 12, they said:

"I need more saves..."

"oh FUCK OFF DPC"

"Oh boy."

"Paaaaaaaaaaaainnnnnn."

"This is the PT where I moved from "not interested" to "seriously disliking" [REDACTED]"

"I don't want to give a comment. Just write something."

I'd take those comments with a grain of salt.

A big extra thanks to every patron who's supported me and cheered me on between releases. You're the MVP.

Changelog

Here's a preliminary changelog for v0.12.0.

It's subject to change due to the beta testing.

-- Changelog v0.12.0 --

Added Episode 12 that includes

6782 renders

432 animations

7 2D-art pieces

2 2D-art animations

37 songs

55 sound effects

Fixed an issue with saving at a scene when a Special Render could be picked up.

Fixed an issue where the Task list would tell you to take care of your fish, even when they had already died.

Fixed a bug where the burner sound wouldn't stop after turning it off in the Science class mini-game.

Fixed a bug where scrolling back and forth in Jacob's Art Shop would rollback the scene.

Fixed a bug that caused the fish game interface to stay on the screen if you opened the phone during it when playing without mini-games.

There is now a notification when a new image is added to the phone gallery, as long as the phone gallery doesn't already have an exclamation mark.

The middle mouse button can now be used to close the Fish tank mini-game.

Moved the main menu version label into the Changelog.

Added a Quit button to the main menu.

Added a Changelog to the main menu.

Fixed a potential issue with the order of the girls in the Stats app, depending on when you first opened that tab in Season 3.

Fixed an issue with Camila's Episode 9 lewd scene that caused it not to have the light filter effect when replayed from the gallery.

Updated Click to continue text to an outlined screen version.

Fixed a bug where Nora was added before Nick in the Bios app.

Fixed an issue with the English test that caused "Quit" to be filled in when starting the test if you chose to quit the test instead of completing it.

Fixed a variable being set erroneously when kissing Sally in episode 11.

If you bought an art piece from the 2D art shop in another playthrough, it will display as the item being SOLD in your current playthrough to help avoid confusion.

Fixed an issue with the episode 10 recap.

Fixed an issue with the Chat app that would cause a mismatch between who's sending and receiving the text.

Fixed an issue with Bella's lewd scene in episode 9 that would end prematurely if a choice was selected twice.

Fixed an issue where studying for Science lab didn't reset the bonus timer.

Fixed the scrollbar in the Bios app for profiles with few entries.

Fixed an alignment issue with the Beer Pong mini-game chances text.

Fixed a bug with the Math class special render.

Fixed an image issue during Josy and Maya's lewd scene in episode 11.

Improved the Music bar on the phone's home screen. The Music bar displays the current song as long as the phone is enabled, and you can also add/remove songs to your favorites.

Improved the line spacing in the History screen. Entries have less space between them and more lines fit on the screen.

Reordered the gallery chronologically for Episode 11.

Fixed an issue with John Boy's scene before the first free roam event in episode 11.

Fixed some minor issues with temporary variables and saving during spots that use them.

Added Bella's on-screen text conversation to the chat app.

Fixed a bug where you could get a scene without the correct prerequisites at the Christmas party free roam event.

Fixed an issue where the new gallery pictures from the Chat app could be set out of bounds in the gallery app.

Fixed a bug with the puzzle box that would allow an incorrect solution to side V.

Fixed a bug where the final button of the puzzle box could be prematurely unlocked.

Fixed an issue with Science - Experiment 1 waiting times that was introduced in v0.11.0.

Fixed an issue with the optional task list that didn't remove the "Take care of your fish" task if you took care of them from the aquarium instead of your fish bowl.

Fixed a variable that was set incorrectly. It won't affect your saves.

Fixed the order of Chad's phone number in the Contacts app.

Corrected typos

Stay tuned for the release date announcement. It will be announced this month.

Love

Dr PinkCake