First News About Beta 0.1! (Patreon)

Hey guys, Siren here with the first update after the Alpha Release!

For the most part, everything went smooth with the Alpha build.  There were some combat issues that I'm currently getting sorted out but most complaints were mainly about resource scarcity which I was expecting (more on that later)

Anyways, let's get into the meat of this update!

== Release Info ==

In case you weren't aware, I currently develop two separate titles; Town of Passion and Zombie's Retreat.  ZR was created as a compliment to ToP because of the way the development cycle works.

In short, I'm expecting the first Beta release to be in early June!  I'm thinking an update every ~1.5-2 months will be the norm.*  

This allows me to keep a constant stream of art commissions going for both titles while giving them enough time to finish them.  It also works to give me a short break with each game to brainstorm and come up with the focus for the next update.

== 0.1 Details ==

0.1 will add a few notable features including a brand new character!  Her design is done so I will drop that soon for Patrons!  It will add a few more quests as well as other ways to gather resources (not through salvaging).

I know a common complaint was the salvage points respawning after 2 days but that is intentional.  I plan to create a number of ways to gather resources so salvaging isn't the core way to get materials.  It'll be just ONE of the many ways.  

Many of these new methods will be less RNG dependent as well.  No worries about not finding water and being screwed (although if you examine a trashcan outside of the mess hall, you may buy yourself some time >_>)

== New Tier Coming Soon! ==

Like my Town of Passion tier, I want to do a new tier that serves as an early Beta test.  It grants Patrons a minimum 3 day early release time frame to help test the build and make sure it's stable.  

3 days (usually) gives me enough time to correct glitches that are found and doesn't feel like a terribly unfair early release period for those who can't or don't wish to pledge in that tier.  It also helps minimize the possibility of releasing a build to the public with a severe sequence break or game breaking bug.

I'm not totally sure when I'll launch that tier but it will likely be closer to 0.1's release.  Stay tuned!

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That's about all for this update!  

Thank you to all of the new patrons for your guys' support!  The amount of attention this game received for the Alpha release was pretty incredible so I'm extra determined to make Zombie's Retreat the best it can be!  I'm excited for what the future brings!

-Siren