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Build 0.2.0 is now available to the public

By Your Hands
A downloadable VN for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

Hello everyone! You guys have all been waiting for this. It's the new build of By Your Hands! This build continues from the end of the last build. Here is a full list of changes made in this build:

Build 0.2.0

  • About 10k words of new content have been added to the game.
  • Updated the sprites for Kamil, Connor, Brendan, Owen, and Vlad.
  • Fixed a typo during the scene where Kamil is breaking the tension between Rex and Wyatt.
  • Split a dialogue line into two because part of the dialogue was cut off.
  • Removed instances where Rex said the word "guy" or "guys". The reason for this will become more apparent later on.
  • Modified a line during the section after Rex chooses to stay quiet during Vlad's introduction.
  • Added a line where Rex introduces himself to Vlad, along with modifying a line so Kamil says his name in front of Vlad.
  • All of the above were changes and edits made by Nemo, except for the first two, which were caught by Gryph.
  • Added the option to skip the prologue after the player has read the section.
  • There's now a button to hide the GUI at the bottom of the screen. Previously there was no way to hide the GUI on android.
  • All the external links to my stuff (Patreon, itch.io, etc…) are now buttons you can click on.
  • Resized Kamil's sprite so it's more up to scale with his size relative to other characters.
  • Added a cricket chirping sound effect at the end of Brendan's lecture.
  • The last line Tucker says before Kamil first appears now has a smaller character per speed.
  • The android version now has a custom icon and loading screen. (I was mistaken here. I put the files in the wrong location and so Ren'py doesn't use the images. This will be remedied in the next build.)
  • Separated a line of dialogue that appears before Rex meets with Kamil.
  • There's now a two-second pause that happens when you pick the option to say you'd prefer to stay with Kamil at the party. This is so that the music doesn't suddenly transition.
  • Fixed a few typos where abbreviations weren't capitalized properly (TV, CDs).
  • Went through the entire first build and added music to the entire game. Previously there were only five tracks in the entire game, two of which were variations of the title screen music. Most of the music added is royalty-free music from other sources, but there is one custom-made track added to Vlad's route.
  • Added a darken effect in Vlad's route.
  • Added an SFW mode to the game. This removes all erotic images and any choices that lead to erotic situations as well as removing some of the more sexually explicit text. The game is still intended for an adult audience, but you can turn this on when reading in public, when streaming on sites that don't allow adult content, or if you simply don't wish to see any sexual content.
  • Added tints to the sprites during the afternoon and evening.
  • Kamil now blushes during the scene where Reggie (the panda) first appears.
  • Changed the start-up screen a little to include Nemo's name in it.

If you want to see all of the new content, try going through Day 2 with the various routes. Certain dialogue changes depending on what route you are on and high much the guys like you. I also have build 0.3.0 available to all patrons. This build continues off Brendan's route. If you want to play that build, consider becoming a patron over here.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the new build. Have a good day!

Files

  • By Your Hands 0.2.0 - PC 136 MB
    Feb 02, 2023
  • By Your Hands 0.2.0 - Mac
    Feb 02, 2023
  • By Your Hands 0.2.0 - Linux 120 MB
    Feb 02, 2023
  • By Your Hands 0.2.0 - Android 146 MB
    Feb 02, 2023
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