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Despite everything, thank you for continuing to work on this project. So long as you're still good, no problem with the wait. Life comes first!

I'm posting this here because, honestly, this feels like one of the only places where feedback can be shared publicly without being behind a paywall.

I want to start by saying, I LOVE Eternum. The story, the characters, everything about it is amazing. It's genuinely one of the best visual novels I've played. That's why I feel the need to speak up instead of just sitting quietly. That said... the update schedule over these past years has been really frustrating. The jump from 0.8 to 0.9 took just a little over a year. While the update itself was nice, it didn't feel like it matched the wait or financial support coming in; it felt pretty short, in all honesty. With over 10,000 paying supporters and a team credited on the project, it feels reasonable to expect either more consistent updates or at least some explanation for the delays/increased development time. 

What makes it even harder is that this isn't the first time. It's been a pattern, ever-increasing stretches between updates, and very little public communication about why. When support keeps coming in month after month, but progress slows down, it starts to feel... unbalanced. No one is asking for perfection, but it's hard not to feel like our patience is being tested without acknowledgement. The silence doesn't help. Most of the discussion spaces are locked behind a paywall, so it's hard for any feedback, especially critical but respectful feedback, to reach the developer or community. That makes it feel like no one notices or cares, even if some of us may be quietly frustrated. 

To Other Players/Supporters

I'm not here to tell anyone how to spend their money. If you're happy with the update pace and the game, that's fine. I just think it's worth looking at the bigger picture. A year-long gap between updates, combined with so many people paying to support the project, is something worth talking about. Silence doesn't always mean there isn't an issue; sometimes, it just means no one realizes it or wants to be the first to say something.

To Caribdis (If You Read This)

This isn't an attack on you, and it isn't a demand for impossible output. I understand making a game like this does take time. That said, given the level of financial support and the credited team working on the project, it's hard to understand why progress has been so slow and why communication about delays is almost nonexistent. From the outside, it can easily look like the timeline is being stretched intentionally to keep support coming, which I'm sure isn't the impression you want to give. 

This is why I'm asking for accountability, either a clearer explanation for the delays or a faster development pace that reflects the support you're receiving. Supporters care about Eternum, I care about Eternum, and I think most of us just want reassurance that our trust and support are being respected. I'm sharing this in good faith, hoping it opens a conversation rather than being dismissed.

Final Notes

I want to emphasize that this isn't about negativity or entitlement. I'm sharing this because I GENUINELY care about Eternum, about the community, and about supporting creators responsibly.  Taking a moment to reflect on how support, communication, and development pace align benefits everyone: the developer, the community, and the longevity of the project. If nothing else, I hope this encourages more open discussion, whether it's about timelines, updates, or simply making sure the community feels heard. Constructive criticism and feedback go a long way toward building trust, and I think we all want the game to succeed in the best possible way.

I just came here to say, the Discord for this game is so pathetic. It's genuinely full of losers. Y'all are paying upwards of 123$ per month for continued access to the chat, where all you do is send virtual hugs and kisses, it's so sad. No conversations are made, nothing; the fact that you even have to pay for access to chat is absurd (especially when that's all you're doing). Paying monthly for a game that updates once a year is so stupid, the fact that there are still 10k+ supporters astounds me, this developer is making a minimum of $30,000 (before deductions and taxes) A MONTH and still can't find the time to pump out consistent and timely mannered updates, all around shame, from the people continuing to supply such a lackluster developer to the actual developer themselves for taking advantage and granted of all the support they have received. This used to be my favorite and most anticipated game, but you lost me Caribdis. Genuinely, shame on you.

Great story, horrible update schedule. Lazy dev syndrome strikes again.

The number of games I've played and had to drop due to creators abandoning their projects was what inspired me to start writing my own story. 3 years into world development now, I'm getting close to the point of being able to actually start physical work. It's definitely fun and shouldn't take as long as I've let it, but I tend to slack sometimes, and I have a pretty busy personal life, so it is what it is.

1 update all year is ridiculous. I don't want to hear the typical "it's hard and takes time to make", when you have HAND DRAWN AVNS (Superhuman) coming out at a faster rate than this. This is laziness and needs to be called out. This dude pulls in hundreds if not thousands of dollars a month on his Patreon, so he doesn't care how fast he goes, because if they're going to keep paying, might as well milk it out for as long as possible, right? To all the people who continue to subscribe to the Patreon month after month, what are you gaining? The ability to play a few days/weeks earlier when he FINALLY decides to finish an update? I sincerely advise all of you who are contributing to reevaluate the money you're putting into this creator's hands. I will be the first to say, this game definitely deserves the love and contributions, but if the creator is not going to take it seriously, why should you? Hopefully, if his Patreon earnings take a dip, he'll understand people are not okay with being shit on, but who knows.

is the dev still working on the game or no?

I'm under the impression my ISP has decided to throttle me, as I'm unable to download anything without it being extremely slow and eventually failing. My phone's hotspot is faster than the Wi-Fi, yet it's also slow and fails. I have tried everything from my PC's end and don't think the issue lies there, thus leading me to believe it is the ISP's doing. I was looking forward to this, so I hope they aren't actively throttling me and it's something that'll blow over with some time, but it seems like an ISP change is in order... they constantly have these sorts of issues. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

(My ISP has been trying to get me to upgrade to a "higher-end" router, so I wouldn't put it past them as a marketing trick to make me believe the Wi-Fi I have now is insufficient.)

Whew lucky me, think I may be the first to spot this update! Glad to see you working diligently, I'll return after my continued play to leave a review on the update.

I must say, banning me from your comments after getting called out is not a good look. You are beyond immature and I hope you can grow past that mindset you have. You took my constructive criticism and blew it way out of proportion, though I must assume that's from your tiny ego.

Very excited for the new version to drop, this has quickly become one of my favorite VNs to date. Keep up your amazing work, Dark! 

I asked the same question, the answer is "Honey Select 2".

Hey Caribdis! I'm quite a big fan of your work and the stories you create. I've been looking forward to this upcoming update for a while, can't believe it's right around the corner.

On a side note,
I'm all for how the character models look, as I'm primarily used to Koikatsu's variation. What software do you use for your character models and where can it be found? I'm assuming it's a one-time payment service, if that's the case, how much does it cost?

I'm hoping it doesn't get pushed back. 'Tis almost been a week, whatever shall I doth if thy shant be allowed to play due to thou postponing? (All jokes aside, if you do need extra time that is completely fine, I'm just an impatient fanboy and love your work, don't tell Konvel that though.)

havent checked in a few days but had a WEIRD feeling about today, haha. was happily surprised to see the update was here.

a third of the way into the next month, sad day.

Any news on the update? I know you said hopefully the update would come mid-December but it's almost February. Not trying to rush, just curious and would like to know when to expect it to come. Love your game by the way, very captivated by it. 

Kind Regards.

Just had a random thought after pondering why I liked this game so much, is this perhaps Gleipnir inspired?