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New feature, End Summary added

Credit for the idea @ Wisp of Thought on Discord.

In the next build (0.2.1), you'll be able to click on a completed ending name and receive a popup with a brief summary of that ending (1-2 sentences).

Also, did I ever post a screenshot of the unlock criteria popup? Here it is now! If you click on a locked route (like Brandon is in this screenshot, you'll get a short list of what you need to do to unlock the selected character.

One d...

What's my name?!

In alphabetical order...

Status & Surprise

Status

Forgive me this month for less than average build content. The doc put my wrist in a brace today and typing is a huge pain now (in multiple meanings of the word). I got a giant needle in my wrist this afternoon (owie) and I'm in a brace for 4 weeks now. 😭

And I still don't have new meds. The other medical issue appointment is next week before I can tackle that task.

I am making progress in the game and there will be builds for Sept, it's ju...

Oops. Correction. I forgot a 'What If' detail...

Last night, I realized a tiny but very significant side content detail I missed in the end of August build with all the life stuff that was going on last month. 😓

In the build there's a new "What If" story called "Objection" which is an alternate ending to End #3: Mimic.

The detail that was omitted:

"To Be Continued."

This was always the plan for this story to continue, but with everything that happened, I didn't have time the time & energy to fini...

Alex End #7 CG Updated

End 7 (Feeding Time) has been out for awhile but fyi-spoilers if you haven't played it yet. :)

This is the latest version of the CG I received this morning. Still under construction, lots of details to go, but big progress. The artist was delayed so it's been in sketch form for awhile.

Build tomorrow~

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2024-08-30 20:05:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Status Update & Sneak Peek

Next release on the 31st. Alex's route complete plus a little side content.

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Personal Status Update (Personal / Ranting, feel free to skip)

Sorry for the quiet period this month, that's quite unusual for me. So a brief explanation:

Last week I had a major scary health issue develop suddenly, which I posted a little about on Discord.

TLDR: scary event, emergency doctor visit, had to stop some long term medication I was on that was probably causing the issue, bu...

Patreon Name Display for Top Contributors

I've added the current top Patreon contributors (as of last Monday) to Monika's office background.

If any of you (or others who will soon reach the threshold below) would like your displayed name changed or removed, please message me or respond here. I'm happy to update the details.

This will be released with the demo at the end of the month. (This post is exclusive to Patreon so this info is still private atm, this change is not a part of any ...

August 2024 State of the Game

I generally try to do one of these a month but I think I missed July because there was just so much content in progress.

Future Plans

The end of August's build will complete Alexander's main route. Side content will still be in progress, but some will be included.

In September's build, I'm expecting there to be more Alex side content and Brandon's route will begin.

I've already added new Victor & Brandon voice lines. I'm still trying to get more for Quinn ...

0.1.1 Release - 2 more Endings

Reminders:

• All save files in the next build will crash (0.1.2, end of August). Your unlock progress is safe, but your save files will not load.

• Submit a side content idea / request / suggestion here!

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All of the features mentioned last week are live...

Suggestions & August Save/Sound Warning

Next build Friday evening (EST)!

NEW: Submit a side content idea / request / suggestion here!

The side content option from the poll is winning by a huge majority. (Glad I asked, I was leaning towards the What If option tbh. 😅) So here's an 'official' way to submit ideas/suggestions/requests.

• For both Obsession or Remembrance! (Anything for Obsession will be after Remembrance is do...

  2024-07-25 05:46:21 +0000 UTC View Post

VOTE REQUESTED: Patreon Exclusive Content

This is a patreon exclusive post & poll. It will close Sept. 1st. This is a long post, but please at least skim the 'Content Options' section it before voting.

One of the suggestions I got at the end of Obsession was some Patreon-exclusive content, which is a pretty good idea as an extra bonus for being a member and supporting development.

And of course it has the additional benefit of maybe attracting new members.

Other Things Considered<...

2024-07-22 19:52:23 +0000 UTC View Post

New Features! (No spoilers)

Updated: 7/20

• Added icons for the buttons instead of text

• Changed the requirement display to display the full walkthrough

• Updated tutorial & info graphics

Here's a list of all the new features/mechanics that have been implemented.

All of this will be in the next monthly build @ end of July. This build has 5 endings in total (subject to change as always).

Delayed Choice Mechanic

In c...

Build Link Correction

Looks like I mixed up the links, apologies. (Thanks RetainedKitten for the alert.) I've corrected the original posts but FYI.

If you tried to download and couldn't get the passwords or links to work, please try again now.

All members can access the previous 0.0.2 build at patreon-previous itch page, details here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105184828

Reality+ members can access the lates...

Status & Alexander Poly Change

Poly Change

I made this decision sort of on the fly while writing and realized I don't think I ever communicated this change. (Itch page updated.)

It comes up a little bit during Alexander's route, not a major plot point or anything. It will probably be more relevant in side content.

Of course, Alexander's still a greedy pervert with a high sex drive. Just because you can in theory doesn't mean he's going to give you the time of day to do so....

Remembrance 0.1.0 - Alex route intro Reality+

Update: URL FIXED!

Reminder: Itch & Patreon integration is now required. Instructions below.

Change Highlights:

• I think I've fixed the play button bug, let me know if it reoccurs. <3

• Common Route is now complete!

• Alexander's route has started up to the first (standard) branch.

  • There are 2 delay choices in the intro, they ARE VERY IMPORTANT... later. Not yet.

  • 1 new CG in Alex's route (Ga...

    2024-06-28 17:52:22 +0000 UTC View Post

June 2024 Status

State of the game general update for all members! Generally, I try to do one of these a month for a zoomed-out picture of the game’s state and progress (and sorry I'm late to the party!).

Upcoming Releases

Beta build for clairvoyant+ members will probably be over this weekend.

This month’s release (29th or 30th) will be completing the common route and (likely) starting Alexander’s route. If Alex is a part of the next release, it will NOT include any endings or CGs, j...

Delayed Choice Mechanic

Next release on track for the 30th!

No story spoilers in this post, but there are some minor route & mechanic spoilers.

In Remembrance, starting in Alexander's route, and probably/possibly used throughout the game (if it works well), I'm introducing a mechanic I'm calling Delayed Choices (DC).

I used this once in Obsession in Sebastian's route and then never did it again for a handful of reasons, the primary ones being inconvenience and I w...

Ranking Results!

Itch.io Account Required for builds

TLDR:

• To limit piracy, to download builds from now on, you'll need to link your patreon account to your Itch.io account. Steps at the end of this post (and will be included in future build release posts).

• Zip files will be password protected every month/tier/build (instead of the store page). (Note: There seems to be some confusion here. This is a ONE-TIME use password to unzip the file. 2024-05-06 15:21:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Survey: Favorite Character Rank (Obsession)

This is an existing survey, so if you've already completed it, thank you and move along!

If you haven't yet, your favorite character needs your help! ♥ Please complete the survey below. It's one single question, so it will only take as long as you take to choose! 😅

Please rank the love interests from most favorite to least favorite!

When Remembrance (Common P2) releases, I...

Status Update / Sneak Peeks

All spoilery stuff is at the end, clearly marked and separated, so you can skip it if desired.

Update on the backgrounds:

Thanks everyone for your support. I was quite nervous about that post, but it seems like the vast majority of you either don't care or understand & support it given that it means more CGs in the game in total. So I'm really relieved and excited!

Next release plans:

First game build for Reality+ members will ...

The use of AI for backgrounds

I'll do a status update next week but I need to rip off this bandaid. I've been agonizing for weeks about this.

I’ve decided to use AI art for background art (again?). I want to stress this is for BACKGROUND art only!

All Patreon funds, profits from Obsession, and a lot of my pocket money will be going into CGs and other human-generated assets.

For those who don’t care, you can skip the rest. (Or scroll to the end for a laugh at bad AI art.) Nothing else important here. ...

What's up next, Doc?

Thank you to everyone's who has purchased Alex's DLC & to everyone who has supported the development on Patreon! Alex's DLC has been a great success and I'm thrilled!

Steam players, I'd love to see more reviews for both the main game and DLC if you can take the moment to write one! I have nearly 90 reviews on Itch (omgyay!) but only 20 on Steam, and reviews on Steam help a lot to encourage sales.

(Also in general, I'm quite guilty of re-reading the game review...

Discussion: Was Alexander out of character?

This post started as a small comment to future plans but them just exploded, so I'm making it a unique post. Future plans coming soon, I promise!

Was Alexander out of character (in the DLC)?

(Spoilers for Alexander's DLC & Sebastian's route below.)

I saw a small comment like this and I want to discuss it briefly because I spent a great deal of time thinking about Alexander's character while writing and this was actually and honestly a regular, reoccurrin...

FYI: Old Alex builds broken & new member info

For new members especially! Release for Alexander's route is Feb 19th.

Only pre-existing Patreon members got keys to his route. New members are not eligible because these keys are a reward for those who supported the content during development. (If you continue to be a member, you'll be eligible for a key to the sequel after a threshold. More details to come.)

The older Alexander builds will unfortunately crash due to some missing data for the newest content that was adde...

Steam Keys Update

Update - All Steam keys have been resent.

Turns out I made a mistake and requested the wrong type of Steam keys. 

I've generated the correct type, tested, and will be sending them out over the next couple of hours.

You cannot have BOTH keys on your account. Steam won't let you activate the new key if you have the old one, so I will be revoking the old keys first.

If you have already redeemed your key, when you login to Steam you will see this mess...

Alexander Keys & Steam Problems

All keys have been sent to members who requested them. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

The application form is now closed. If you missed the window, contact me at ArewarGames@gmail.com with your Patreon name, email, and platform (Steam/Itch) if you meet the eligibility requirements.

!!! STEAM USERS - THERE IS A PROBLEM !!!

Two problems, actually.

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Alexander DLC Release @ Vday!

Patreon key release date: Feb 14, 2024!~

Official Alexander public release date is Feb 19th, 2024!

Patreon members (who meet the criteria & have filled out the form!) will get their keys Wednesday.

Have you filled it out yet? https://www.patreon.com/posts/action-required-98243640 

Alexander store page on Itch: 2024-02-12 14:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post

ACTION-REQUIRED: Alexander DLC Key

Friendly reminder! Lots of people haven't yet completed the form yet.

Keys will be delivered next week! 

!!!ONLY THOSE WHO FILL OUT THE FORM WILL GET THEIRS BEFORE RELEASE!!!

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Eligibility requirements (which will be checked!):

• You have (or will have by the time) contributed over $5 USD in Patreon membership fees at https://www.patreon.co...
  2024-02-10 23:48:18 +0000 UTC View Post

Request key form for Alexander DLC

This worked great for Obsession distribution so let's do it again! You must complete the form to receive a key on delivery day.

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You must already own Particles of Reality: Obsession for this key to give you any access... obviously. You will not receive the base game with this key.

Patreon release date and date of key distributions for Alexander's DLC is targeted for February 16, 2024.

Note: This is a penciled-in date. 2024-02-07 02:17:21 +0000 UTC View Post