Devlog June 2023

Since the release of version 0.1.12A, I have found a serious issue with the initial event of Dianne. Due to an error, I compiled an unfinished version. During this time, I have added and corrected several things, which I will list as follows:

ADDITIONS:

• Added the ability to access configuration options from within the game, not just from the main menu.
• From the computer in the room, you can now view and replay past events.
• You can now view unfinished events, as well as events such as Mark’s imaginings or night events.
• Added a new nighttime event at Cynthia’s House.

FIXES:

• Fixed an error in Dianne’s Event which was incomplete in the 0.1.12A build.
• Fixed an error in windowed mode.
• Performance improvements and fixes in transitions that were causing some issues.

Previously (0.1.12A)

ADDED:

• New location “Veronica’s House”.
• New location “Cynthia’s House”.
• New location “Mechanic’s Workshop”.
• New events available with Cynthia.
• New event available with Jeanne.
• New event available with Veronica.
• Possibility of obtaining a free car in a new event.
• New option to switch between 12/24-hour time formats.
• New options for dialogue control, such as AUTO wait time or text typing time.
• New available resolutions.
• New audio manager to create different atmospheres according to need.
• New save slots added to save and load game progress.
• Implemented a mini-game based on the character’s Agility level.
• New functions added that recommend using skills without obligation.
• New lock-picking mechanic based on the character’s Dexterity skill.
• Added the ability to visit two characters during nights.
• Karma system added to all characters.
• Map alert added to easily identify where an event is available.
• Added a button to view main and secondary objectives on the top main bar.
• The same button displays the number of available events still to complete.
• A large number of new items have been added to the gallery.

CHANGES:

• Complete redesign of the main menu.
• Complete redesign of the save/load game window.
• Redesign of the information panel in the game.
• Redesign of the options panel in conversations.
• Complete redesign of the protagonist’s personal computer in the room.
• Redesign and optimization of the system for navigating between different locations on the map.
• Changes in skills, experience, and levels.
• Changes in the way some locations are discovered.
• Changes in the order of some events.
• Changes in Veronica and Tamara’s Karma system.
• Changes in Tamara 2 event renders due to a character faction error.
• Changes in the costs of traveling from one point to another in the city.
• Improved reward system for Patreons.
• Compression of hundreds of images to reduce the game’s total size and optimize performance.
• Change in vehicle selling prices (25%).
• Complete redesign of the Hall of Fame, showing names and avatars in order according to the contribution made to the project.
• Complete redesign of the computer in the room.
• Re-balancing of the points required to increase the work bonus in Pinger.

FIXES:

• Fixed an issue in the update system that prevented seeing the new version available.
• Fixed an audio error that caused the music to stop.
• Fixed an error that caused nightfall to occur later on some days.
• Fixed the incorrect start of several events.
• Fixed an issue in the gallery that prevented closing an animation.
• Fixed an error in the information displayed during skill training.
• Fixed an error on the map where the day or night was not updated according to the time.
• Fixed an issue with the location panel that prevented closing them on some occasions.
• Fixed an issue with the save system that caused some progress not to save correctly.
• Fixed an issue with the user interface that caused some buttons not to work correctly.
• Fixed an error that caused some dialogues to display out of place.
• Fixed an error that caused some animations not to play correctly.
• Fixed an error that caused the game to freeze at certain moments.
• Fixed the error that allowed spending money even when it wasn’t available.

In addition to these fixes, numerous minor errors have been solved to improve the gaming experience.