SLIGHT DELAY


Hi, everyone!

Just to get the subject of the title out of the way, yes, the update has been slightly delayed - by one week, to be precise. I'm really sorry about this! Frankly, I severely underestimated the work required in creating brand new combat renders for all of the Boss Girls.

There is good news, however - the new combat system is, as of five minutes ago, completely finished! The test build is looking sturdy, and I think it'll be a lot of fun for everyone. All that's left to do now is move it from my test environment to the main build and then create all the necessary combat renders for the Boss Girls (plus a few other fun things I have in mind).

So, what exactly is the new combat system all about?

Well, the old battle system(s) were always an experiment. I wanted there to be a real sense of change, scale and stakes as things moved into Act Three. I had grand visions of seamlessly integrating a new mechanic with the main story beats and weaving side events into the whole thing.

Unfortunately it didn't work out that way...

There were two main problems with the old battle systems. The first was that going from a sandbox visual novel with mild RPG elements in the first 20+ hours of gameplay smack into a SNES style side-view JRPG battle system was giving people very understandable thematic whiplash.

The second problem was that the system was simply too separated from the story and side events, acting functionally as a gate between players and content. Again, after the first 20+ hours of highly story-focused gameplay, this was giving players whiplash.

So I added in systems to make it more enjoyable... and then more systems... and then a few more... until adding a single Boss Girl to the game became a full week's task. And people are still clamoring for more content with Boss Girls! But mostly in the style of the first two acts.

So, what exactly is the new combat system about, I hear you loudly demand after I just spent three paragraphs failing to answer that question.

In short, it aims to solve all of these problems. It will A) keep the graphical and thematic style of the rest of the game, B) will require little to no grinding (goodbye levels!), C) will streamline or outright cut back on the current Boss Girls systems to instead focus on much more personal and individual interactions with them, and D) will tie a lot closer to the storyline, acting as a way to unlock specific locations rather than generic "districts".

Oh, and yes, you'll still be able to skip the fighting if you want ;)

To everyone who actually enjoyed the previous battle systems: I'm sorry, but I think you'll like the new one even better! And to everyone who hated them: this should be a lot more pleasurable to interact with.

If you made it to the end, then congratulations! You're the real MVP. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here or on the Discord, or tune in to my livestream next week where I'll be giving a sneaky preview of the new combat system and answering any and all CK questions you may have!

Thank you all for your patience. I mean it.

I love you all.

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Waiting for your amazing work

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I hope it doesn't disappoint! :P

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so far it never did. Keep up the good work but also rest well. A burn-out helps neither you nor the players.

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I am just happy you keep working on it regularly and give use updates. Good Form sir, 10 gentlemen points for you.

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Why thank you, kind stranger! With these ten gentlemen points I now have... eight gentleman points!? What the!?

you get to do fancy stuff wear a top hat. Walk with a cane, the higher your pts the more you unlock.

im curious who even needed to grind levels?
bosses where not exactly hard to fight
so what was everyones preferred tactics in the old combat system? i mainly went defensive till there damage reached 1 and then went full charm or buffed attack then went reckless

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At this point I just trust you enough to know that whatever you decide to do with the new sistem is gonna be great, so I'm fine with waiting as long as you need!

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I appreciate that! :) I hope you enjoy the finished result, and once it's done the story content can begin full force!

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I await the day I can see my kids

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Kids will be returning very soon - the new battle system streamlines things significantly so expect the farm, college, etc. to open up fast!

may I get a maybe time frame? I wanna stock up on ammo before I begin to rip and tear through everything 

I hate giving out timetables as I don't want to disappoint people by missing them. I also haven't quite yet decided if I want to prioritise the college or the farm first... :P

Ah, I see. If I were you I'd go with what you think is more important to the MC's state of mind. 

Ex: If he felt guilty if the students were harmed or the farm/kids being in danger and he could go into a deep depression of losing them.

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It's more a question of "put all the town content in before moving to a different map or not" sort of thing. My brain's all full of combat system stuff right now, so I'll give it some real thought next week ;P

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It's fine just take your time if there are going to be delays then let us know

Thanks! But I hate having to announce delays, so I'm working my butt off to get everything done for next week :)

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You're doing great, can't wait for next week!

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the finished product! :)

Bro battle system? I didn't even know about a battle system  lol

So much content! Thank you 

Aa a reference im at nexus part

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Haha, yeah, it appears in Act Three. It's probably good if you haven't got there yet - you can just play the new system that's being released next week.

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Bro just relax

Take ur time and don't forget to live

Thank You for this awesome game bro

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Thank you, I appreciate that! :)

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Do you like chicken nuggets? Chicken nuggets are good.

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Everyone likes chicken nuggets! Except for PETA, but they've got a lot of problems.

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love you’re work but maybe change your background or font color for updates? It’s a bit difficult to read, I managed but it wasn’t easy.

You can drag highligh the text or use the desktop mode (if your mobile browser allows it) for better visibility.

my mobile browser doesn’t allow it. That being said, I don’t mind if he leaves it, I’m just saying it’d be a good idea to change it.

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Hello my fellow mobile user. 

Hello

Yeah, it's an issue with certain Android resolutions. It's on my list of "to fix when I have the free time", so... probably sometime in 2027? :P

np man, just letting you know, I’m aware your schedule is crammed.

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Hey! Take all the time, man, you are doing so much already, if there is no more pixel art styled goons, might get a bit sad, but I know whatever you add next is going to be amazing. I’m just a sucker for pixel art in general. I don’t think I’ll ever skip battle, as I LOVE SEEING THEM IN PAIN AS I SLOWLY DEFEAT THEM WITH THE POWER OF LUST. I find that being one of the funniest things, like, a goon just having an erection so hard that he can’t keep on fighting, lol. 

Then, again, I just know that whatever changes you implement, will be amazing, take as much time as you need, don’t forget your meals, drink lots of water and MY CAT HELD MY HAND WHILE I TOOK A NAP, I ALMOST CRIED, IT WAS SO PURE. If you ever get a cat, I hope it’s as friendly as mine. 

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I love pixel art too (CK is my first proper game, but all my initial prototypes were pixel games) but sorry! No more pixel combat in CK. It's just too thematically inconsistent. Although I will be keeping the current battle system as a mini game you can play on your bedroom laptop whenever you like.

"I LOVE SEEING THEM IN PAIN AS I SLOWLY DEFEAT THEM WITH THE POWER OF LUST."

Not sure if I feel sorry for that guy you have a crush on, or if I should give him a high-five...

I'm working through lunch and I ran out of water this morning, but other than that... sure, no problem! Taking care of myself! :P

Your cat-that-is-secretly-a-dog sounds very adorable indeed. Extra tuna for its dinner tonight!

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I hope you get some rest soon, sleeping is very important, so, if you can, take a nap. 

Pixel art is so amazing, but I’ll get over the sadness! 

The guy I like, he is, well, he is special. Typical nice Canadian guy, his birthday was literally two days ago, and he went to see the movie I suggested to him. Fun fact, I met him in a gun game online, and he wouldn’t accept my friend request, so I told him that if I got to knife him three times, he’d have to accept it. I ended up losing, but he accepted either way. 

I didn’t expect to have such a friendship with him, and to end up liking him, but he is just so sweet, funny, he has the prettiest smile I’ve ever seen. Although he is more of a submissive boy, while I’m a switch, but with a preference to being the submissive idiot. 

I can’t feed my cat tuna! He is too round and heavy now, though he does get SOMETIMES a bit of a chicken paste mom buys, she doesn’t even like it for herself, but she spends money to make our spoiled cats and dogs happy. 

Get water as soon as you can, it’s not okay to be dehydrated! Don’t overwork yourself, and have proper food!! Not just instant ramen, even if it’s delicious. And if you are indeed going to eat it, make sure to add protein, an egg, some garlic powder, cheese and maybe soy sauce, it’s delicious and can fill someone’s stomach. Even if it’s not nutritious, if you are a broke victim of this economy, it’s a pretty okay meal. 

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Haha, well thank you - I'll do my best to find time to rest, and make sure to have a stock of water on hand. I'm in Thailand at the moment, so the heat can get pretty rough. Your ramen recipe reminds me of my days in University, but I do try to eat better now. My problem is generally that I get so wrapped up in work that I forget to eat :P

As for the guy you like, well he sounds very nice. And hey, who wouldn't be flattered by a girl trying to knife you to get your contact details? Especially if he's a sub - he probably would have enjoyed the knifing ;)

Aww, poor kitty... no tuna, despite the hand-holding! At least he gets a little chicken paste, though. You should get him one of those awesome climbing playground thingies - lots of fun, and burns off the roly-poly!

You should set alarms for when you should get your meals!! My alarm is usually when I’m woken up by mom so I help her cook for my cousin and our family.

The guy I like ended up accepting my request after I begged for like half an hour, I still don’t know why I wanted to be his friend so badly, but I’m so glad I did it, he ended up being one of my best friends, and we’ve been friends for a little less than a year, which, I’m surprised, considering I can’t keep online relationships for long.


Today, my cat, Hamilton, or how I call him, “King Hamilton the first, his royal meowness” fell asleep with his head on my iPad, as he played cat games with those little mouse that run from one side to the other. I hope that as soon as I get enough money, I’ll be able to buy him proper toys, but he has a huge garden, and a dog that loves playing with him. 

Make sure to get enough water, the heat can be pretty annoying. In Paraguay, now, it’s kind of cold? But it’s usually around 30-40, and the sun is so annoying. I hate not having a car, so going to the nearest store is hell, as it’s a kilometer away, even if that’s not much, the heat is hell. 

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You're the best - take all the time you need!
(andthankyouforstillallowinganoptiontoskipcombat)

Thank you, but I feel really bad when I have to announce delays, so this extra week is all the stretch time I'm allowing myself! :P

(And you're very welcome - I know it's not for everyone!)

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<3

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<3

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"...little to no grinding."

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~! T_T

*shakes fist*  Curse you, Dread Arc!  I'll find a way to grind, yet!

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(points suggestively to the club's stripper pole)

Haha, well, I recommend you cover your eyes, but... I'm up for a challenge.

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Your game is really good my friend so take the time you need to upgrade it 

Thank you, I'll do my very best! :)

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It's okay. It's a LOT of work that you're doing, and we appreciate the effort. <3

Thank you - your kind words and patience mean a lot! :)

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MVP or not, we all know who the *REAL MVP* is here, don't we? (It's obviously the guy who puts up with the "clamoring demands" for more boss girls!) Lmao

Oh... I thought it was Typo Hero. >_>  My mistake.

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Haha, well it's nice to know that people like them so much! At this point, though, there's 17 Main Girls, 20+ Side Girls and over 30 one-shots... I should probably learn to say no... ;)

ONLY SAY NO when you're overencumbered with burden and responsibilities. Otherwise, progress cannot be achieved.

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take as much time as you need

Thank you! But I feel super guilty when I take more than one week to deliver an update, so this one week of delay is the maximum extra time I've allowed myself :P 

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dont mind delay rather delay then you getting overworked.
Thanks for your hardwork!

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Oh, I'm still overworked... ;P But I don't want to give you all a half-assed product with pieces missing, so one more week of nose-to-the-grindstone is required! Even then, I'm cutting it close. But hopefully everyone enjoys the end result!

If not, I shall have to curl up under my desk and cry...

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