Public Release of Build 1, Coming 11/11!

Hi friends! Quick announcement .

So looks like we're on track for a public release date of November 11, 2022 for Build 1! 

All the sprites, writing, and character scenes will be complete by this date, which are the most important things! A few items may not be completed by this time. This includes:

• Backgrounds
  • I never intended to have all the BG's complete for Build 1, but I wanted to have at least 3. So far there are 2 and the 3rd is in process.
• Voice acting
  • I have 3 5 out of 9 characters recorded at this time. For any character that doesn't get recorded in time, I (BowserPuma) will be the tentative VA for that character until everything else is recorded.
• Sound design
  • Most of the sounds are present. There may be a few I won't get done.
• UI
  • I have big plans for the graphics and UI. You'll see improvements as completion of this project progresses.

I will be sticking to this Nov 11 release date, even if everything isn't 100% to my liking. So there's a good chance I may release a "Build 1.1" somewhere along the way to add in anything that got missed.

Patrons will have early access, as always. Tier 2 & 3 patrons will have access to Build 1 on Oct 28. Tier 1 patrons will have access on Nov 9.

On a more somber note, choosing Nov 11 was very intentional. If you all have read the demo, you'll know I'm making this game in loving memory of a dear friend I lost to covid. Nov 11 is his birthday, and he would have been 33-year-old. This is my little way of celebrating and honoring his memory ❤

That's all, y'all! I hope you're excited!! 😊

EDIT: I should probably make mention of what Build 1 is going to include. I've mentioned these details in previous dev logs, but it'll be convenient to have it here for anyone who's not privy to this info. Build 1 will include:

• 3 in-game days of content.
  • About 50-60k words.
  • All core characters will be introduced.
  • Day 1 (which is featured in the demo) has been revised.
• Partial voice acting.
  • The full script will not be voice acted, but key lines of dialogue will be.
• Graphics and UI updates.
• Optional immersive passages.
  • These will be voluntary passages that enhance immersion in the story. For folks who don't like it, they can skip it. No story critical details are ever given in these passages.