THE GAME IS SO MUCH BIGGER [Expansion #16]

We just... we did a lot, man.

New audio features. New quests. New items and dogs. A lot of polish on various parts of the game. Critical bugfixes for characters and secret areas - and a ton of ideas and features conceptualized early in the project that are finally being given life, like the Haunted Horse Plane, and the Babayadog. There's... so much game here. And quite a bit left to make. It's kind of terrifying.

That said, one of my favorite parts of this new build is that we have a total revision of the new user experience. From a new level, to a proper, minimal tutorial that (hopefully) still evokes emotion - it feels like a real game.

AND DEAR GOD ARE WE TIRED.

We'll be able to talk about exact dates soon, but I can say we've put together our launch trailer. We're entering the home stretch - and this progress owes so much to all of you. Thank you.

Two little bits of housekeeping.

One: if you have not sent in your pet yet, this is basically your final opportunity to do so. Like, we're really close to launch now, folks. Let me put your dog and/or cat into the game (the email address is nelson@strangescaffold.com). It will haunt me if I do not.

Two: for patrons with access to the build, your feedback (and bug reports) at this point mean more than ever! That new user experience? It was created based on the input of a single group of players - and the game is so much better for it. We want An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs to be as absurd, heartfelt, nuanced, and funstrating™ as it can be, and we'll only reach that point with your help. So, if you want to make your voice heard, now is the time. The #barkstage section of the Discord and that email are great places to reach out.

Thank you once again for your continued support, and have a great rest of your February.

--Xalavier