I agree.
But let me just say it again so it doesn't get lost in the discussions of what we have concerns about; I like the game. The dev is clearly improving in a lot of ways, he's working hard to make a game for us to enjoy. The girls are cute, most of the story is interesting, and we don't know what the dev has in mind for the future.
To sum up, I think there are three major concerns about the future development.
1. We are nervous about the new job and being forced into sexual relationships with the various ladies there. We want to be able to say 'no', without repercussions.
2. Biological Father. Some of us, like me, don't really care if the MC's daughters are his biological daughters or not. Others care a lot. But the introduction of a biological father seem unnecessary and a pointless complication.
3. Keep it small and tight... Erhm. The inclusion of a few extra sidegirls also seems unnecessary, we have two cute daughters, a friend of theirs and a woman our own age. All of whom want us. Chelsey and Kim (and the possible ladies at the office) seem more like a distraction than additions to the story. I personally would prefer to have the relationships with the main four women be the focus of development. I'm not against adding a girl or two down the line to the harem, but there's no need to rush things.
I have to say, as much as I have asked for feedback over the past year, I'm glad to have finally gotten it. And whether that feedback was or wasn't in support of the way things went in this past chapter, I really do appreciate all of it, because it tells me what I'm doing right and what I need to work on. It seems I need to work on quite a bit...
First of all, chapter 2 is the beginning of the MC's character arc that tests his desires between having a "normal" life and the life that is taking shape back home. Will he choose the "outsiders", or will he realize that everything he want's and needs is what he already has?
While I won't tell you what will happen in the future of the story (because it's only partially written thus far), I will say that the interview scene was written with a choice option in mind at the end of the interview. I just happened to write out the end of that scene as if the player had selected "Yes". This whole section is meant as a sort of battle between Id and super ego with other decisions to make in later parts of the story depending on what the player chooses at the end of the interview. (I'm still working on my coding skills and adding choices to my games is next on my list. Anyone that wants to lend a hand teaching me, please don't hesitate to DM me.)
I'll also promise you all, for the sake of everyone's concern, that the biodad will not show up in the story as an "on-screen" character in any of the upcoming chapters. I also do not intend to include any NTR content (as I understand it). That shit sounds terrible, and it brings to mind too many PTSD style flashbacks of my own teenage years.
I hope this helps mitigate at least a few of the concerns following the release of chapter 2. If you have any other questions, please let me know, or hit me up on Discord, where it might be easier to do than here on F95.
I love all of you for your heartfelt words. I honestly didn't think that many people really gave a crap about my story. I am humbled.
Thanks!
~ Jonesy
