OtomeJam Launch | Features version 1.26

Hello Internet Void,

I'm happy to launch this game. I wanted to write a devlog earlier, but I just needed to rest for a bit. For those who have already played the original ADW, there are some noticible changes in this game. I was attempting to take in feedback from the first game. 

1. More QOL features: 

• A daily system that allows the player to gain loyalty with a random elite and a random unit with a press of a button. (grooming/reading letters). Also lowered the required loyalty for bond levels and speed up the relationship development in the writing.
• Made menu tab available during exploration and "home base." Also added a mission tracker to menu as well as the option to consult with your assistant to remind you of your current objectives.

2.  Some presentation improvements:

• Revised dialogue structures: Tidied up the flow of conversation in exploration mode.  Story pacing Improvements with more focus. Dream sequences added to foreshadow player choices affect on the direction of the story. More fleshed out 'quips' (random events with characters based on bond levels and current location.)
• Improved Audio: Cleaned up audio files with added SFX for ambience.  (Thanks Kerry!)
• Painted and Drawn backgrounds: For compliance with the OtomeJam rules and better cohesiveness with establishing the overall look and environment of the story. 
• More extensive bug testing and spell checking to avoid unexpected glitches: Thank you so much to my volunteer play testers! They really put in a lot of hours.

3. Some other changes based on the changed situation:

• Player recieves exp towards player level for lost battles but does not gain loyalty with units. This is to give a penalty for losing as there is no money/wager system in this game. Loyalty requirements have been significantly lowered. (ex. from 100 to 50 for bond level 4 for elites)
• Bond conversations are capped at one per day. Player must complete mission 2 in order to unlock bond levels 3+4.
• There are no friend routes. Only romance or rejection. There are no harem/multiple romances endings. Player must commit to one or none of the romance-able characters during the second half.

And lastly here's a comic for those who know the characters from the original ADW. Won't you spare a thought for poor watermage?  He's such an emotional guy <3.)