I got only to floor 2 before I realized there was no way for me to win. I started my 2nd run read the cat's advice to prioritize a single stat mostly because every 5 stat points equals a warden level and there is a limit to warden levels per floor. While, the enemies keep getting stronger with every day. Also, lower order generates more income.
Ultimately you either play to beat the game or unlock scenes? Seems so tedious that you cannot accomplish everything on a single run, or at least large majority of the content.
Game design seems very difficult and frustrating.
I played my run on Normal difficulty.
Any advice is appreciated on how to efficiently play the game.
I wish there was a way to have the battle actions/text move 3x faster; each battle is too time consuming even when holding mouse1 to speed up the battle text.
There's a bunch of ways to do a build. Agility. Strength. Slut. Virgin. There's so many paths to take that even on my 4th (2nd proper) playthru I'm still not sure how I can maximize my build further. That's not to discourage you, but rather encourage to try what seems appealing to you, test it out, and then make it better. The game is better experienced when you learn from your mistakes and do a build more fitting to your playstyle.
Quick tips. Keep order low but always have a back-up plan (one title gives you some quick order while buying edicts for the mess hall helps in a pinch). You only lose if order reaches zero so if your run starts going sideways, you can salvage what you can or go for the ride long as order is above zero.
I see this in the dev's discord. Newbies coming in wanting to maximize builds, afraid they can't get all the stats. You can't. Accept that and the game will be more fun. Being OP is not your job, it's the prisoners. You'll reach a point where they're so tough that you start falling down the slutty slope. Props if you do a slut build from the start, though.
Game design is different. I recommend the secretary/easier option so you can get an idea what sort of build you want and learn how the game wants you to play it.
I don't mean this at you specifically but people who come here to see quick CG or who want a full save game or who get frustrated because the game design is different.... this game isn't for you. My save right now is approaching 19 hours... and I still wish to play some more.