For some reason, I stopped getting notifications on new comments in the thread. I hope it's not too late to clarify some misconceptions about the sandbox elements. Yeah, I get that people are skeptical about it, so I feel like I should say something.
To everyone playing through the game and giving your feedback, thank you. I can't always reply, but I do read it all.
Capella, thank you for the clarification!
As the planned sandbox update is still far away from being implemented and your concept seems to be coherent to me, I don't worry about it (at least until then
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I personally loved this update! For me you significantly improved the renders (the initial scene for this part of the chapter was stunning for example), added some interesting (almost philosophical) background to the story and further depth to some characters (Eve, Robbie and even Vincent).
While others may have criticized some depressing flavor, I appreciate the serious topics and the kind of noir mood you dare to immerse ourselves in the relationships and the plot.
This isn't another trivial p*rn "story" ... it's a real adult novel with fantasy elements, fine world-building, solid writing and deeper characterisations and relations - though I'm grateful and looking forward to the further continuation!
Keep on the great work