Android Version for 0.3.15 News and Release (Patreon)
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Alright guys, it's been a bit but the Android version is now finally done. If you don't use Android, you can completely ignore this post.
Here's the deal. People have been having serious problems with Android for a while ever since the game went over 2 GB. The reason is that Android does not allow you to download APK's over this size. I had to use a secondary method for people to play the Android version but people were still confused (there are a ton of users who don't know how to unzip files, move files, understand English enough to follow my written instructions). But now, the latest version of Android doesn't even allow you to move files (unless it's through PC, iirc).
So what I decided to do is basically compress the entire game so much so that the game is now under 2 GB. This might be an ends to a means (hope I'm using the term correctly) because the game might be over 2 GB eventually, but for now, we're fine. I accomplished this by significantly reducing image and video quality. I had some friends test this on their devices and they don't think it's noticeable, most likely because of the resolution of their phone compared to my 4k monitor.
That being said, it does take a lot of time to do this now, so from now on, the Android version will be updated separately from the PC/MAC versions. For me to fully compress everything for Android, it took me literally a day to process everything.
You'll be able to find the Android versions through the download links here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/99813520
As for 0.3.16, I've already started some script last weekend. I returned to classes so I don't know when this update will be ready but I have a feeling that it's going to be a very long story update again. I do kind of want to complete Rita's arc next update, but we'll see. It's gonna be long and I'll probably trim some dialog to keep it more simple. I have a feeling that there won't be an update for next month, so if you want to pull out of your pledge, I totally understand.
Again, thank you for your continued support,
JYP