[POLL/PROGRESS REPORT] An Epic Save/ Rewrite Questions

Earlier, I made a post about a deprecated shader, and how it may have taken a character out of the game's roster because, without the shader, her skin wouldn't look right.

Well, I am pleased to announce that Nemlyn will not be going anywhere, thanks to an epic save by Necro. On hearing about the issue, he had an idea. Several hours of work later, he was able to manually tweak the skin without use of the lost shader and make her look more or less how she had before. I have no idea how he did it, but here we are, and I am thankful.

We're currently in the process of building a document so we can keep track of the characters' side stories and better plan for them. As far as the main story goes, I've written all but 2 scenes of Episode 3 and I already have several of the first scenes shot. 

Now, onto that other topic. The rewrite topic. Oddly enough, I've actually been getting some pushback from people who LIKE the story the way it is, who feel an author should be able to tell the story they want to tell without people strong-arming them into changing it. I'm beginning to think I was in a bit of analysis paralysis over what exactly to do with the rewrite. So here's what I've kinda settled on:

• Remove some of the filler sex scenes and put them in the respective character's Free Time event lineup (Cecilia mannequin scene, both of Ambriel's scenes [Merry Christmas in June, that's the Harpy's real name], Nook and Tilai's lesbian interactions, potentially the end of Gillie's chapel scene)

• (Optional) Remove the sex scenes that are deeply woven into the story and put them in the respective character's Free Time event lineup (Gillie chapel scene, Jade's after sparring and cafe basement scenes, Nook's beach scene, Aoibheann's scene, Ashley's flashback scene) 

• Make Cecilia and River secret characters you have to unlock in order to view sex scenes with

• Add another option to River's interaction for those who want to avoid her

• Add another option to Eshtel and Chiara's interaction for those who want to date Eshtel

• Smooth out a small bit of the negativity in the prologue and chop up that long martial arts scene 

• Fix Aoibheann's speech

• Leave the rest of the story as-is and just put a disclaimer at the beginning that the story starts out rough, but it's written that way so that you FEEL the impact you're having on everyone's attitudes towards you

I think that's a good middle ground that addresses some huge H-Game faux pas, but also maintains the quality of the original story without sacrificing anything. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this middle ground. Am I still overthinking things? If you're reading this on Patreon or SubscribeStar, the post will also have a poll asking what you think I should prioritize in terms of new content vs finishing the rewrite. All of you have been super helpful with your input and I greatly appreciate you taking your time to give your opinions. I'd also like to know whether you'd prefer only the filler sex scenes be relegated to Free Time or if you think ALL of the Season 1 sex scenes should go in Season 2's Free Time. 

Thanks for reading!

-Vic

POLL DETAILS: The end of Season 2 Episode 3 leaves you unable to return to Free Time, and you'll be unable to access Free Time all the way until the end of Episode 4. When do you think I should take a break from Season 2 and finish the Season 1 Rewrite?