Progress update for 02-07-2023

Heya all! This is going to be a nice, filled update! This week we implemented the last bits of the potion making ability, adding the full skill to be unlocked together with the bonuses it brings. Some beta testers indicated that it was still a bit hard getting the potions they wanted, so we now made it possible at certain skill levels to buy an infinite amount of the ingredients from the World Wide Web, allowing you to make as many of the potions you want! 

When it comes to the story, we're wrapping up the writting for this update. We are adding a lot; more than any previous update. It is SO much, and every characters gets their spotlight. It's taking more time than before, as we have to cross-reference nearly 300.000 other words each time, but its a lot of fun. Each character's arc will truly begin to shine. But, let me just post a fun little excerpt!

You can see Chez Manon in front of you - it would be hard to miss. The place, despite being in the middle of historical downtown, was remodelled with a very modern and clean aesthetic: a stark outdoor patio, adorned by very light wooden beams illuminated with warm LEDs that simulate old-timey lightbulbs. Each clean table has just a candle and square plates, which push this minimalist look to its limits. But it feels super inviting and chic - you can see how the place would be one of the most popular romantic restaurants in a hipster college town.

Johan takes the initiative and approaches the girl who is at the reception, and confirms his reservation. The girl escorts you two to your table, and Johan makes a point of pulling your chair himself. <<if $muscle > 55 || $height >195>>However, he struggles to push the chair forward once you sit down, and you use your legs to help, trying not to make it obvious.<</if>> He proceeds to take his seat, and tucks the napkin on his collar as he blabbers about how nice the place looks. <<if $carefreeCarefull < -1>>You put your own napkin on your lap, and try not to snicker at the cartoonish display. It takes a bit for Johan to realize that he is the only person in the entire place to have done so - which makes him blush and remove it, copying what you did and going silent, as he keeps his hands over his lap. You laugh, and tell him that it’s okay. It makes him relax, and comment he’s not used to fancy dining. You once again reassure him that it’s okay, and he seems to believe it.<<elseif $carefreeCarefull < 1>>You do the same, but quickly realize that the two of you are the only ones in the entire place to do so, and copy the other patrons, who seem to have placed it on their laps. Johan is confused for a second, but immediately imitates you. You shrug, which brings both of you to laughter.<<else>><</if>>You do the same, oblivious to the fact that you are the only ones who have not rested their napkins on their laps, as the etiquette for a fancy place would dictate. But neither of you really care that much.<</if>>

The waiter comes in, handing each one a menu, and makes some suggestions. Johan feels a bit overwhelmed initially, which is exacerbated when wine options are laid in front of him, but you rest your hand over his, and he calms down.

<<Dialogue \"player\" \"You\">>\"I think we’re going to stick to non-alcoholic tonight, but thanks for offering those. We’ll have some water for now, but we’ll need some time to figure out the order.\"<</Dialogue>>

The waiter nods, and leaves a basket of breadsticks before leaving the table. Johan grabs one and starts munching like a rabbit going through a carrot.