Build_0.03 info

So build_0.03 is currently being worked on and I thought it'd be nice to share some details on what to expect in this build once it's completed.

The first major focus of this build is that chapter 1 is receiving a reworking in some of it's story elements, dialogue and of course much needed choices! The story changes are to help explain some elements that aren't really explained currently, like how exactly are these boys able to attend a all girls school without being in trouble? This is explained a bit better and will be a story element popping up in future chapters, along with some other elements that touch on the subject of some boy related stuff at a all girls academy. :P

In terms of dialogue, since bringing on a awesome writer to the team and discussing things together for the story. We've laid down all the character groundwork and if you've played build_0.02, you'll kind of see the change in tone a bit. In order to help battle this, we've went back and touched up on dialogue a bit and added new parts of dialogue that makes sense towards their character.

Now finally.. The choices! Everyone most likely knows by now that chapter 1 is meant to be the big introduction to these girls.. But sadly the way that the story is required to play out, makes it not very open in branching paths or routes.. Which is intended to give players the general idea of things before tossing a bunch of stuff at them. There isn't too much that can be done about the way chapter 1 flows game play wise, in less we revamp it to have 2-3 branching paths. But it might be too much for the beginning of the game to toss at players, so instead we're focusing on having some added choices for each girl in the chapter to help begin your affection building for them.

Moving on from chapter 1's reworking.. We have Nova and Miki's free day scenarios. These were meant to be part of the previous build, but due to some last minute sorting and adjustments, along with some programming issues. I was forced to cut those two from that build for the release date.. But fear not, these two will have their free day scenarios completed and added in build_0.03! I do hope those who like those two characters understand and look forward to their scenarios soon enough.

There will be some visual changes added (Joey and Nathan) will have new models that hopefully aren't as creepy looking. Brandon will receive this change too for any cg scenes he's in. If you've tried the free day scenarios, you might have noticed the change to Brandon already. This will be done to chapter 1 scenes for him and his friends, along with the sprites.

Speaking of sprites.. It's still early to mention, but I'm currently in the process of having a awesome artist make 2d character sprites of the characters for the game. I found them while looking around and liked the sprite work they've done, I feel it will be a good look for the game. There's no telling right now how long it'll take to see these 2d sprites be added into a build, ideally they'll be added all at once when done for visuals sake. But there will be patreon previews for these 2d sprites as they are completed, even if they aren't added into the game right away after being shared. (background and cg scenes will be 3d still, till a future date. But the plan is to slowly transfer from the 3d look for the game into 2d.) If there's enough demand.. I'll possibly have 2 versions of the game, One with the 3d stuff and one with all 2d stuff.

Wrapping this post up.. There will be a few minor things added that aren't listed here. But everything changed will of course be included in the change log once released. I hope you all look forward to the next build changes!