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First off, I apologize for my previous tone. That's not how I usually communicate and what I said could've and should've been worded better. Ya know, with a lot less vinegar. My previous comment was constructive, as I did point out what I felt was wrong and offered a solution in there, but I do admit it was WAY more acid than it should've been. Again, I apologize for the tone.

Hopefully it comes through that that reaction at the time felt proportional to how strong the disconnect I felt in the story during those two chapters, 13 and 14, was.

I know that negative comments and feedback tend to stick out a lot more than positive ones, so I need to reiterate that chapters 1~12 were amazing. In fact, I was so absorbed in the story and characters that this high quality was exactly the main problem that happened in chapters 13 and 14. I stand by what I said before, but I'll reframe it in a better way.

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I'll apologize for the tone, once again. But I won't apologize for the "spirit" of the content itself, as I'm earnestly sharing what I feel are things that need to be fixed, and that in so doing it would benefit the game and story as a whole. I wish you success and I'm still looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds from here on out.
 
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First off, I apologize for my previous tone. That's not how I usually communicate and what I said could've and should've been worded better. Ya know, with a lot less vinegar. My previous comment was constructive, as I did point out what I felt was wrong and offered a solution in there, but I do admit it was WAY more acid than it should've been. Again, I apologize for the tone.

Hopefully it comes through that that reaction at the time felt proportional to how strong the disconnect I felt in the story during those two chapters, 13 and 14, was.

I know that negative comments and feedback tend to stick out a lot more than positive ones, so I need to reiterate that chapters 1~12 were amazing. In fact, I was so absorbed in the story and characters that this high quality was exactly the main problem that happened in chapters 13 and 14. I stand by what I said before, but I'll reframe it in a better way.

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I'll apologize for the tone, once again. But I won't apologize for the "spirit" of the content itself, as I'm earnestly sharing what I feel are things that need to be fixed, and that in so doing it would benefit the game and story as a whole. I wish you success and I'm still looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds from here on out.
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About this bit in particular, it might be worth it to address some other instances that felt off, but also felt like they didn't cross the threshold in which it disconnected me as a reader:

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So with all that said, I think I've said all that I had to say. I'm looking forward to the continuation of the story. I'm also hoping against hope that OG "blondie" will turn out to be fine and dandy at the end of the day, despite all evidence and spread breadcrumbs suggesting otherwise.
 

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Hello and sorry, is there a way to install this game on Android? The APK is to big to install the game, if u can put in RPA and the APK it would be better ty
 
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Hello and sorry, is there a way to install this game on Android? The APK is to big to install the game, if u can put in RPA and the APK it would be better ty
Did you make sure the file after download was labeled as .apk? if your android sees it as a zip it will need to be renamed so it recognizes to install it rather than extract it.

I actually did a lot of work recently on the game compression with some help from someone with more experience than me on the image side of things. I have the main game down to 3 gigs now with almost no noticeable degree of fidelity loss. It will be released in the next bugfix polish update which is coming very soon and shouldn't trouble android at all then, but I had no trouble installing the unoptimized version currently available. Anyone else have issues?
 

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Did you make sure the file after download was labeled as .apk? if your android sees it as a zip it will need to be renamed so it recognizes to install it rather than extract it.

I actually did a lot of work recently on the game compression with some help from someone with more experience than me on the image side of things. I have the main game down to 3 gigs now with almost no noticeable degree of fidelity loss. It will be released in the next bugfix polish update which is coming very soon and shouldn't trouble android at all then, but I had no trouble installing the unoptimized version currently available. Anyone else have issues?
Hey, just wanted to say your android port works great. I actually just played through it the other day, although you are a jerk for that ending especially after making Pella that hot in the message.
 

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In case anyone wants to contribute, I've got up a poll on best girl/most popular/who you want to see more of sooner now up on subscribestar for public participation.
 
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In case anyone wants to contribute, I've got up a poll on best girl/most popular/who you want to see more of sooner now up on subscribestar for public participation.
Do I really need to vote? Can't you like...just add it for me...winkwinknudgenudgejustice...

FFS>>>GODAMN STUPID UK AGE VERIFISHITTY CHECKS! :mad::mad::mad: I'll do it tomorrow ace...Opera ftw!
 
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Do I really need to vote? Can't you like...just add it for me...winkwinknudgenudgejustice...

FFS>>>GODAMN STUPID UK AGE VERIFISHITTY CHECKS! :mad::mad::mad: I'll do it tomorrow ace...Opera ftw!
Better hurry to get that fresh virgin vote...
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Better hurry to get that fresh virgin vote...
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Ok was going to do now...but because tried to sign in etc from Firefox...fuckers have logged my Ip or something registered to email address. Even on Opera it won't let me in now either.

Ok..deleted account...made new one in Opera..all is well again...fucking godamn shit grrrrr....makes my blood boil.


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Voted....not for dream Pella thought :LOL:
And yeah, god damn age verification shit, so annoying...:mad:
 
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Uploaded a free demo of the game on itch.io (links on front page and my sig) for any nice pirates here who would like to post a hopefully good review.

As a side update on the game... I've been putting a lot of effort into polishing things up both in the editing and technical sense which is almost finished, including setting up the basics of translating for other languages with AI (which is going to be a longer process).

I also redid the images for an early scene (right after we arrive on the Antares). It sorely needed it (I used the wrong lighting, and it really did no favors). The visual upgraded timing worked out well for the demo version (which currently includes it) to showcase the later upgrades.

No ETA yet on the first release of Arc 2, but the setup is ready to go, endgame saves will be transferable (keeping track of your choices) and the first scene is already written.
 

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Oh, also... Arc 1 is coming soon to steam (hence all the post work I've been investing in the game). Please wishlist even if not planning to get it on steam, it would mean the world to me and do a lot to drive the success/visibility of the game. Also check out the trialer... it is some of my best work.
 
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About this bit in particular, it might be worth it to address some other instances that felt off, but also felt like they didn't cross the threshold in which it disconnected me as a reader:

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So with all that said, I think I've said all that I had to say. I'm looking forward to the continuation of the story. I'm also hoping against hope that OG "blondie" will turn out to be fine and dandy at the end of the day, despite all evidence and spread breadcrumbs suggesting otherwise.
Quick question for you Ka1tzer, and anyone else...
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