Okay, below is an update on my progress for chapter 2 and what's been written, coded, and what's in the process.

First, I don't have an exact date for the release yet. BUT chapter 2 will be released in July! Beta testing starts in the later part of June :) Those currently still subscribed to Patreon will get first access even though it's paused. Additionally, giveaway winners will get early access, too. I will reach out when it's ready.

Note: You will need to start the game fresh when chapter 2 releases as I used a new file so your previous saves will not work. I apologize for this and I'm going to try to be more mindful after this update so it doesn't happen (hopefully) again. Therefore, if it's been a while since you played, I recommend waiting for this upcoming release before playing again.

UPDATE TO ATTRIBUTES

After much consideration, moving forward the attributes (ex: patience, deception, etc) are going to primarily be used for flavor text.

Your MC may not react the same in all situations. Maybe they are stoic and suspicious with strangers, but patient and open with those close to them. Basically, this will allow you to shape MC more to how you want to envision them.

All of that said, during relevant scenes, the attributes will offer some special choices. However, I really think it's best to not gate keep personality stats for this game. Instead, I'll use them to make playthroughs a little more unique.

Hopefully this feels like a positive change for most of you.

Moving on...I do have another update regarding pets in chapter 2:

Originally, the pet's were going to be included in Capital visit for chapter 2. I've decided to scrap that. Chapter 2 already has a LOT of branching (dozens) and it's just really been stressing me out trying to fit the pets into those particular scenes. Don't worry, you will have other opportunities in the game to include the pets...and you still get to meet them near the beginning of chapter 2!

Here's the rest of the update:

Word Count (includes code):

• Current demo word count: 59,479
• Current word count for just ch 2: 57,162
• Total game word count (including ch2): 116,641 and counting...

Next, here's the scene order and what's written/coded/in progress:

• Scene 1 - completely written and coded
• Scene 2 - completely written and coded
• Scene 3 - completely written and coded
• Scene 4 - completely written and coded
• Scene 5 - completely written and coded
• Scene 6 - completely written and coded
• Scene 7 - complete written, not coded (scene was not planned originally)
• Scene 8 - completely written and coded
• Scene 9 - 60% written, not coded
• Scene 10 - in progress (4 main branches)
• Scene 11 - in progress (4 main branches)
• Scene 12 - in progress
• Scene 13 - completely written, not coded

-Vi