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I’m glad you enjoyed the demo! Thanks for reporting the bug. I’ve been doing a lot of fixing and updating, there were definitely some issues with the notebook. Sometimes pressing the up and down arrows will scroll through the notebook notes more reliably than clicking with the arrow buttons. It should be fixed in the full release!

Hiya! We met at AdventureX when you were showing this game! I didn't ask you at the time, did you create the game solo? Best wishes!

Ooooh thanks! I appreciate it! 

I really really enjoyed this, Dee! The story feels like it progresses into different states, the characters react nicely, and the graphics are wonderful. Thanks so much for making this! I'll admit I didn't finish it (after I opened the office I couldn't figure out my keycard, think it's by the wall?) but I think it's great!

Beautiful graphics. I love this style, with big colourful squares! I found it tricky to make progress, but I’m not sure why. Maybe because there were a lot of locked things/areas and I wasn’t sure where to focus my efforts. Overall a lovely entry!

Gorgeous game! Wonderful variety of backgrounds. The writing really works to set the mood. Dreamy. Well done!

I love this style of graphics! I didn’t grow up with it but they’re very effective and feel familiar. Smooth play, didn’t get stuck on any puzzles. Really enjoyed the computer terminal interface. Well done!

I really like how well the puzzles are integrated with the theme! Clever puzzles, too. My biggest stumbling block was getting the gorilla to roll over (couldn’t figure out right words, had the right idea), after that it was fairly smooth sailing. Love the graphics. No dead ends, which I appreciated too. Wonderful work!

Fantastic, I finished it! Wonderful stuff! Thanks so much for the hints :).

I LOVE the chunky pixel graphics and the colour palettes! Great atmosphere and setting. I was able to get through this one pretty smoothly and I'm not that great at these games! Congrats on your entry :).

I tried "roll gorilla", "roll gorilla over", even tried using the bamboo stick as a lever :P.

I love the graphics but I got stuck in the very first room on the first puzzle! Need to find a soft spot on the gorilla? I tried climbing the gorilla to get to the tree, spanking the gorilla (need a soft spot) on the nose, etc. I can't wait to play more of this -- May I have a hint?

Hmm. I tried tilting the box, pushing it, breaking it. Ahh stuck!

Dee! I'm very much enjoying your game! Right now I'm stuck trying to get the printer paper out of the box. I know I need to make the box lighter (the hint says so) but I don't know how. May I have a hint for the hint? :D

Thanks so much! I'd love to port to other devices, hopefully the game will do well enough after launch to investigate some options. I can't wait until the game releases, either! :P

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much :)

Getting closer and closer! 7/9 treasures! Got the ruby, got the grubs in the cage. It says waterproof light source -- I want to dive into the water in the sloping passage, or use the grub-lamp to light the deep pit in the hexagonal room! Am I on the right track?

Wow, this game is epic! Now there are a few puzzles I'm working on: I have the moss from by the gold leaf door. I have the empty cage. I'm wondering if I need to trap grubs, feed them the moss, something. I'm wondering what to do with the locked spear and the hot air vents. I want to enlarge the pothole but the shovel doesn't seem to work. And of course, there's the ruby and the collapsed bridge! I'm really hoping to finish the game before the judging period is over, so please don't be shy with hints! 

Hello! I'm enjoying your game a lot so far. But I'm stuck on how to get the thing deep in the lagoon at the bottom of the waterfall. It says the water is too cold. I tried using the rucksack filled with sand as a sandbag in various locations to block the flow of the waterfall, but no luck. May I have a hint? :D

Awesome! Works for me now. Thanks :)

Hello! Thanks for making this! And congratulations on making your first game in Adventuron. I have the leaves, bone, and flower. Can I please have a hint for the fourth treasure? I think it may have something to do with with chests?

Thanks so much!

Awesome! I’ll Have to check it out once this jam’s judging period is over. I very much enjoyed the humour in Igor’s Quest. Very much in keeping with the classics. 

Wonderful, thanks so much! I finished it :D

I'm enjoying your game a lot so far! I've gotten all the treasures except for the arms. Could I please have a hint?

Hello! I'm very very stumped with this game. Is there a walkthrough? Best wishes!

Hello! I'm enjoying your game! I did come across an issue. It seems the oil can gets consumed after I use it on the chest and I can't use it on the lever. When I try leaving and returning to the oil can location, it's not there either. I tried following the walkthrough step by step (thanks for providing that, by the way!) but I still get stuck at that point.

I'm also looking for the khopesh and would love a hint!

Perfect! I was able to finish the game. Thanks so much for your help!

Hello! I'm really enjoying your game. But I'm stuck on what to do with the button! I already turned on the generator. But I can't push the button. Could I have a hint? :D

Hello, hello! I'm liking the game so far, but I'm massively stuck in a few places. I'm trying "cut glass" on the cabinet to get the goblet (after I've sharpened the butterknife) and "untie bikini", both with various different versions of attempts, I see the key in the toilet but I can't figure out a way to unclog it or wash the key (tried using the soap). Help with any (or all!) of those would be massively appreciated!

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the new theme music. Dan Policar worked hard to get the sound just right :).

Good to know! I will look into GOG :). 

I'm glad the newsletter has been an educational experience! I dislike clients too, I use GOG but I never tried GOG Galaxy. Speaking of which, I guess I should look into getting the demo on GOG! :P

Ahhhh! Thanks so much for subscribing to my newsletter! Itch.io seems like a pretty good platform, from what I can see. How do you feel about it?

Hiya! Thanks for trying my game! And thanks for the feedback! 

I'll consider getting the game to default launch in windowed mode, to make it easier for people to choose which display mode suits them best. 

I'll take a look at the metal tag on the chest. I think there's a response for it, but I could probably add some synonyms! 

Page 10 of the manual has some conversational topics to try! The game doesn't prevent game progress if you fail to ask the proper questions, asking questions will mostly  just give more background information about the characters and situation. 

Thanks again, and best wishes!  -- Julia

https://juliaminamata.itch.io/the-crimson-diamond-demo The Crimson Diamond is an EGA, text parser, mystery adventure game set in the early 1900s in Canada! You play Nancy Maple, a rookie mineralogist and reluctant detective, on assignment from the Royal Canadian Museum. Are there diamonds in Crimson, Ontario? Will you be able to successfully investigate the mysterious goings-on and intriguing guests at Crimson Lodge? There's only one way to find out!