Launch Schedule (Febuary Onwards) (Patreon)

It's been a while since I've done one of these, but I actually have things different from when I posted back in September to make a post about it.

So first up, let's talk GUI and OST. We're still a ways off implementation but it's getting gradually closer. I need to talk to Civ some more about a couple more tracks that can replace what we've already got and I can throw them in. At this stage I'm willing to roll that out before the UI comes out if only so all the levels of the music are consistent. Especially after watching Dirk's stream yesterday where he didn't realise there was music, it's something that's becoming more urgent to roll out. Plus, hearing Civ's work is worthy.

GUI is getting there but I don't have a date for that. When I do, you'll know and there'll likely be a month taken off or a month of minimal story content while I just smash out art assets which at this stage is everyone's HD sprites including minor animations. I'm aware that we haven't met the stretch goal yet, but I can put some things in with little hassle. We're talking on the level of say, young Roswell and maybe a step further at most.

Onto story updates. The game is solidly going to branch after this update depending on what people choose. I've said on Discord that at this stage there's no more bad ends, which is mostly true, but there's going to be solidly 3 particular 'paths' moving forward. The exception to this will be intentional ends, non-canon ends when we get there (as some Diamond perks have been cashed in) and then obviously the end of the game. As a reminder, and feel free to pass this specific message along to others playing, the build only ever ends when you see the words: TO BE CONTINUED: END OF DEMO. Anything else means you've still got game to play.

Merch? Let's talk merch. As of writing we're looking April? It's very tentative but that's where I'm planning on having something at least. I'll be using what I hit Dyne up for way back to gauge how feasible it is given my location in Australia makes postage stupid expensive if I bulk buy and ship things from here. Alternatively, if I go the route of Dakis then that's easier but eats into the profits I make so it's a bit of a toss-up. It'll probably be something of a vote as to which people want more as minimum orders are a thing and I don't want to be stuck with bulk of anything.

Without spoiling anything major:

- Next update will have developments for paths A, B and C.

- When we hit day 11, you'll likely get to pick your Benson or Oz route.