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Thanks again for this new batch of reports, Dreamkilled! I'm already working on fixing everything, and I plan to release an updated version (0.9.4) in the next few hours.

A couple of things you mentioned aren’t actually glitches:

Chests' contents and scattered items should actually respawn upon reloading (while unique items like the Stamina Charm definitely shouldn't! That was actually a typo in a variable! 😅).
The pressure plate is meant to be avoidable. You just have to be observant and step carefully.

As for the spider web issue, I'm not entirely sure what's happening there. When you reload, the spiders should return to their starting positions and begin weaving from scratch, while the webs they previously spun should disappear - except for the pre-existing ones in the environment. Are you seeing something different?

Anyway, I really can't thank you enough for your help. Your feedback is pushing the game’s debugging forward by leaps and bounds! Speaking of which... Would you be interested in playtesting the actual game once I’ve cleaned it up a bit? I love your creative approach, and I think you could provide invaluable insight! :)
If you're interested, where can I reach you to send over the executable? Itch doesn’t seem to have private messaging.

Thanks again, and talk soon!

PS: Also, I absolutely loved the image of the bull storming into the chapel. :D

Dreamkilled205 days ago

Yes, I can test the game.
You can reach me via Telegram. There are no file restrictions for sharing executables there, I think.
https://t.me/paradream
Or email me. TimeKiller23@mail.ru

Version 94. Most glitches are gone.

45-degree flicker is gone.
Chest does not steal my ammo anymore.
SPACE for Bookshelf.
Charms are not respawn after reload.
I can't ignite Brazier when it is in the puddle.

I like that I can save witch's totems by waterbombing them after activation.

Charms info.
Charms consumed. I reload the game. There are no charms but the message about them appears.
"Life charms permanently..."

Camera.
When I holding Enter and shoot the camera not just shakes, it comes back to me for a second.

Stealing.
The game says that I need to hold SPACE to steal but when I do it I just jump.

Security Chest.
I put gun into it. I take another gun from the previous location. I load it with an ammo. After activating the chest, I have an empty gun in my hands. Another gun lies on the floor, also empty. Someone stole my ammo again :D

Spiderweb.
I have found why I have so many webs in the forest. When "spiders" can't catch me they go back to the forest to make more webs. After a few times, there are a lot of webs.

Crow.
Somehow the crow is stuck in the tree. Never saw that before.

black_and_noir204 days ago

Hey Dreamkilled, thanks a lot for your detailed feedback! I’ve saved your contacts for when the game is ready for proper playtesting.
You did a great job figuring out the storage chest issue - with the ammo that was still stolen if you deposited a weapon while another one was already inside. I’ve fixed that for the next update (0.9.5), which is on the way!
I’ve also limited how many webs the spinners can drop in one area because, yeah, that screenshot was way too much. :D
The camera behavior when shooting... hmm, I’m not sure if that’s something I want or should change. I’ll think about it.
And yeah, I’ve seen a bird freeze in mid-air before too, but it happens so rarely that I haven’t been able to figure out why yet. :/ Still on my radar, though!
Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it! :)

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