Sorry to be "that guy", but is there any estimated release date for a beta or an alpha? I don't mean to shit on you guys or rush your work, especially considering that everything you're doing is for free. But it would be nice to have a date to look forward to.
And thanks again for doing this project. It's the only thread I check on this god forsaken website.
Same, I have this thread bookmarked.
Honestly, you're fine my dude and as for the answer to your question unfortunately, I really don't like giving release dates especially for a project like this as things can go SNAFU or FUBAR very quickly. Though I can say that I'm sending off the final bits of ACT I off and am going full force into getting ACT II done as quickly as possible. After that it'll be a matter of coding and art, with the art being the most time consuming of the tasks. After that's done we'll probably send out a couple of messages to people in the thread asking if they'll be willing test the new version. If they get through it, and everything works as intended we'll release soon after. We'll probably take a week or two to rest and recharge before going back to the grindstone and try to set up a steady release schedule. Now I was planning on posting this on Sunday's weekly update but I've got a wedding I'll be attending and will be out of town as a result, I figured I post it here. I talked before about how you choice's will have meaning that affect how certain characters interact with you, here's a sample of that with Jacob during your first encounter with him.
*Prompt head to school*
Mom: Oh sweetie, that reminds me you left your phone and backpack near the door last night. I already put it on the charger so it should have some juice left.
MC: Thanks mom, I'm heading out now.
Mom: Love you sweetie, take care.
MC: Can do mom.
*School entrance*
MC: Huh, the place looks rather normal for all the funding that's supposedly going into it.
*Jaiden yelling*
Jai: Double time maggots! We aren't gonna make regionals with that attitude! Hey you there! What are you doing here?
MC: *Fuck she looks like she could take on a goddamn bear.* I-uh...I...
Jai: Speak up! You're a guy aren't you?
MC:
I'm new okay? I just moved in a couple of weeks ago.
Jai: Ah, okay sorry. Thought you were suspicious at first. Anyway the name's Jaiden, I'm second-in-command for the school's military program.
MC: Wait we have a military program?
Jai: Yeah, we're just not as big as we used to be, anyway you should probably head inside and get to your first class. I'll probably see you around the campus.
MC: Sounds good.
*Once inside MC is greeted by Jacob.*
Jacob: Oh haven't seen you around, you the new kid?
MC: Kid?
Jacob: Sorry, sorry. Just trying to make some banter. Anyway the name's BJ.
MC: Short for (player choice)
Option 1: Billie Jean, I take it.
Jacob: Wait, the song, the movie, or the tennis player?
MC: Uh...the song.
Jacob: Nice.
Jacob +1 Rel.
Option 2: Ben & Jerry's, I take it.
Jacob: Hey can't go wrong with wanting a scoop of ice cream, and the ladies know I'm more than happy to deliver some cream.
MC: Okay, yeah no.
Jacob: Damn.
Jacob +0 Rel.
Option 3: Blowjob, I take it.
Jacob: I hope you're not insinuating that I like giving them?
MC: You said it not me.
Jacob: Oof stab me in the gut while you're at it.
Jacob -1 Rel.
And some of his dialogue after entering the class room.
*Enters class*
Effie: Oh haven't seen you around here before you new here?
Jacob (Pos): Yeah this is...wait I don't think I ever got your name my dude.
Effie: Seriously Jacob? Honestly, I swear you spend more time on making sure that $30 haircut is maintained than anything else. Well maybe your outfits.
Jacob: And what's wrong with looking amazing, Effie?
Effie: Plenty when you start turning more guys heads that I do.
Jacob: Oof you wound me madam.
Jacob (Neut): This is...I'm sorry I don't think I caught your name.
Effie: Really? That rarely
ever happens to you Jacob.
Jacob: Sarcasm dear Effie, is the calling card of the crass and poorly educated.
Effie: Yeah? What does your education say about me putting my foot up your ass?
Jacob: Point taken.
Jacob (Neg): This is...whoever, not that it matters.
Effie: Jacob, you okay man? You're not usually this sour in the morning.
Jacob: I'm fine Effie. Just got a lot on my mind.
Effie: Anyway as he said the name's Effie, you got one yourself or are you just gonna stare.
MC: Yeah the name's MC.Name
Effie: Cool. Well we better get seated the teacher probably won't enjoy having us stand here talking.
MC: Aye.