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All right, here we are with the on-schedule update #2 for 0.08.0 for
The Interim Domain. Much like
Now & Then, we're starting to ramp up the narrative. With a few chapters under our belt to set up the world and establish the main players, we can now jump into the growing conflict between Michael and the other Archons. There are a lot of threads for future content already being woven into the story here, some of which may not come to fruition until the middle of next year. And, frankly, with as many characters as there are, we're having to do a lot of juggling of content prioritization.
I will say it's hard to write updates that say anything new or interesting at this point. You don't want to give away any possible spoilers, which for a story-heavy experience is a big deal. Also, there is a bit of uncertainty as to what patrons and fans care to hear about. Early on with
N&T we got comments on improving the user experience, but having learned some of those lessons, that kind of commentary doesn't seem to come up as much any more. I just have to expect that doing more and making each update more expansive content- and story-wise is good enough. I figure that once the Director's Cut of
N&T is done and we can focus solely on
TID, that'll be easier. Speaking of which...
Now & Then update:
At this point, we're roughly at the end of Chapter 24 (give or take a scene at the end). There's been a few extra moments added, but the big push for new content sits in Chapter 25. Including three new scenes and some additional variations in what's already a packed episode is going to take some work. Also, producing two entirely new endings and maybe a little extra work for the others will take up the rest of our time on this build. And since there was some design feedback on the main menu artwork shown earlier, I'll be publishing a poll with some options for the final main screen in the future. Never let it be said I don't take feedback under consideration where I think I change is a reasonable request.
Also, a sneak peek at the new scenes available in the Replay Gallery (not including Endings).
Thanks for your support and interest,
- Kinderfeld