Hello everyone,
With apologies for the delay, patch 0.5.04 is finally here! This update focuses on reworking the Work Module at the end of the day, with a major focus on Mihai and Ionut - you will find changes to the early morning as well as the evening, and a bonus location to explore in the garden during the day.
In terms of goodies there is also a new Sabrina training: Masochism to sink your teeth into, as well as a sprawling new scene with Elise during work, available once you have advanced your relationship with her sufficiently.
Before I leave you with the patch notes, a quick note on the overall progress for the year:
This update brings the last major overhaul for Chapter 1, focusing on work. I have also taken the opportunity to lay down more (possible) foundations with the relationship with Mihai, so the events that transpire in chapters 2 and 3 can feel more natural.
At this point, I am very eager and itching to move on from Chapter 1 to 2 and to bring over the new systems and polish to the rest of the experience. However while I am in full steam on Chapter 1 and down into the weeds of how everything is tied together, it would be foolish not to finish the job. The end goal I have set for myself is to have the possibility of meaningful relationship progression with each of the main characters in Chapter 1, so it can be built upon in the next chapters. This means Mihai, Ionut, Elise, Felicia, Lavius and Sabrina.
We are pretty much there with Elise and Felicia. It can always use more content, but it's enough to progress. This update moves forward with Mihai and Ionut, and the next will move even more. If can somehow cram Lavius in and get enough content to wrap up the remaining loose ends, we are looking on one last update and then chapter 2. If I need more time, it will be 2 updates. Realistically, it will probably be 2. But I promise it will be done in no more than 2, and then we're off to the rest of the story =)
Without further ado, patch notes below:
==Work Module==-working at the reception has been overhauled;-a new encounter with Mihai has been added with various dialogue options based on relationship status;-added a new complex work encounter with Elise once you have defined your relationship;----->added a complex interactive illustration for the new Elise work encounter and its branches;----->added a new branch: Test of Submission;----->added a new branch: Test of the Grotesque;-a lust instance has been added with multiple options;-added a new work instance: Afflictions. Certain things that happen to you throughout the day will lead to unforeseen consequences.-added a new work affliction: tainted by Elise (grotesque);Mihai-added a new breakfast dialogue hub that opens after initial progression;-added a new task given by Mihai;-added 2 new encounters with Mihai in the garden Alcove;Ionut-updated the relationship progression and Alex's reactions to being murdered;-updated the encounter with Ionut in the kitchen;-added a new scene when washing the dishes: Dirty Gown;-updated Ionut's journal entry;-added 3 new encounters with Ionut in the garden Alcove;Chapter 1-added a new Sabrina training: Masochism;-added a new interactive illustration for Sabrina training: Masochism;-added a new scene with Elise in her room, teaching you about the Grotesque;-added a new location: the Garden Alcove (found after several rests in the garden);-added a new background illustration for The Garden Alcove;-added the new meditations in the Alcove;Fixes and improvements-fixed a morning recap about the fuel in line with the new story progression;