Hey everyone, hope you're doing well! I've officially taken a bit of time for myself now that the new update is out, along with the patch to resolve (most?) of the bugs you guys reported.

Early Access for Testers

Going forward, since the game is still in an early state, there will inevitably be some bugs slipping through before updates and releases. Due to this, I'm considering starting an "Early Access" release for testers who are interested in seeing new features and making sure they work. I'm thinking of making this a Patreon Exclusive, with a separate, private itch.io page for these players to test it out and share their findings.

I've done this in the past with Hinomori Nights, and it worked well for both the players and myself. After this recent release, I've convinced myself to explore this avenue again. What are your thoughts on this? Would you be interested in joining something like this?

Keep in mind that these releases will be unstable and will be used primarily for gameplay testing, not necessarily to showcase flashy new storylines or scenes, although those might be included in some releases as they progress.

Next Update Plans

Moving forward, I want to get a solid amount done for the next update. Originally, I was planning to rush a Christmas update, but after working long hours on the last update, I've decided to focus on quality rather than speed. Perhaps I'll revisit the Christmas update idea in July or create a more general "Holiday" update.

The next update will fill out more of the existing content in the game, allowing players to experience more with the girls already available. While adding new girls is fun, it's time to give every girl in the game some scenes and progression. Now that I have solid money-making game mechanics and better-managed time/day cycles, I feel comfortable moving on with the storyline and adult scene work for the game

I'll be moving over to the 0.3 update series, focusing on the remaining girls in the game and creating more storyline/content for all of you. Don't expect a lot of new gameplay elements, but rather more progression with current mechanics like Massages, Hacking, and girl storylines such as dating or scenes.

A Grateful Reflection

As the year comes to an end, I can't help but feel a bit misty-eyed about all that has happened here on Patreon. I want to express how awesome you all are. The kindness in your comments and private messages, along with the feedback on the games, means a lot to me.

We've seen a recent uptick in viewers and support around here and on other sites I post on, and I can't thank you all enough for the word of mouth and support you give. It really helps me out a lot when the game is shared, reviewed, or even when you just join the Discord and say a word or two. I appreciate all of you, and the support during the Christmas holidays is incredible. Thank you for that too.

I'm working on a Patron-only Poll (Remember those?) that will come out soonish, nothing too big, but it will help you all dictate a little bit about my next 0.3 update!

Anyway, that's my ramblings all collected and wrapped up in a nice bow. I hope you're having a good December so far, and I'll talk to you soon, I'm sure. Come on the Discord and say hi, we could use some more merriment!

Thanks,

~DarkDemarley