Thank you for playing!
Oh, that sounds like quite the adventure - the travelling debater!
Yes, that is the main loop - perform basic actions to gain power and then use that power with advanced actions to move the conversation forward to completion.
About the sheep - please keep in mind that you are not pushing them but rather pulling them. They will go in the direction you are facing (up, down, left, right). I plan to make the shepherd NPC appear and assist after X minutes.
Just a kind reminder - you can select the levels. In case you got stuck on level 1 you can continue to level 2 which has a more elaborate mode of dialog (trust building) or level 3 which contains a surprise mini game.
Yes, there are a few systems in the back end. My ambition is to create a full fleged RPG focused on social interaction. I'm slowly getting there.
You're welcome and stay tuned for a new game in October! I wish you a bright day.