Crispy Chicken Productions

Trademarks - Strings and Picks (2 out of 7)

While other girls were beginning to take interest in make-up and boys back in middle school, Bailey took an interest in music. She's been dreaming of getting a guitar after watching a video of a girl online playing one that went viral. This newfound interest certainly didn't help her grades as she was never that interested in studying.

After days and weeks of pestering her mom, she finally budged and told Bailey she'd get one if she managed to end the year at the top of her class. To her surprise, Bailey didn't just graduate as the class valedictorian, but also had the highest grade in her entire school. Her mom took her to a music store to buy her first guitar soon after, which inevitably only fueled her love for music even further.

Regardless, the pressure brought about as the daughter of the Lioness of Ablesmith has put her dreams on hold. She's now stuck between the responsibility of taking over the company, and her dreams of taking up a music major course in the Academy.

Today, she's garnered a collection of four acoustic guitars and two electric ones, with more on the way. Still, her first guitar's remains as pristine as the day it was bought.

Because we all know how special firsts are.

~ Crispy

Trademarks - Green (1 out of 7)

Everyone loved Tiffany for her silky black hair and brown doe eyes, so it came to a surprise to all of them when she suddenly came to school with her hair dyed green.

Her reason? She loves the color, and she doesn't really care what the Academy has to say.

Her rather unusual hair color, coupled with her superhuman skill when it comes to sports, and her apathetic personality has garnered attention from both guys and girls alike, be it from Ablesmith Academy or neighboring institutions. And so, every time someone saw a flash of green rampaging through the volleyball courts, they knew defeat for the opposing side was inevitable.

During interschool competitions, her fans would often dye their hair green to show their utmost love and support for the green-haired 'Harbinger'...

But then again, no one call pull it off quite like her.

~ Crispy

The Arson Betrayal - Act II Chapter 1 Release Dates

Status Update for Version 0.6.0

Currently entering Coding and Dialogue. I also take the opportunity here to double check the renders and animations, and adjust accordingly when necessary.

Happy New Year!

~ Crispy

[4K Public Render] New Year's Eve

Now that you've spent your chilly Christmas with someone, why not go ahead and invite them for a fireworks display overlooking Ablesmith?

Happy New Year!

It's been an amazing year, and here's to more adventures with all of you.

To everyone, I want to wish you all a wonderful New Year. The ambiguity of tomorrow is frightening, nevertheless, anyone with the courage to wake up and push forward are capable of achieving their own greatness. 

As 2023 comes forth, I want to thank everyone who has supported The Arson Betrayal from comments to critiques, to even financial and emotional/mental support. Even something as giving literal time off of your lives to play the game is something I am truly grateful for. What started as a measly passion project is now starting to become something even more, and with that, you have my utmost thanks.

I'll take this year as an avenue for furthering myself and honing, studying, and even making myself better than who I was before, both as a developer, a writer, and as a person.

I'll see you all in the next chapter of our lives. Cheers.

On to the next.

~ Crispy

Merry Christmas!

Here we are. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years! Spend time with your families (or pets... or both?), grab a warm drink and cuddle up by the fires, virtual or not.

Cheers, everyone.

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Tiffany

"H-Here. It's not like I wanted to give you anything, but you'd probably be pissed if I didn't- Just take the goddamn thing!"

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Bailey

"O-Oh, of course I didn't forget to bring you something! I- *Sigh* Yeah, I forgot it was Christmas today."

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather 

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Luna

"I brought you wine! It's the cheapest from the store but it packs a punch... You're not gonna make me finish all this, are you?"

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Alice

"Here. I hope you like it!"

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Sydney

"I bought you something! I-It's outside though so..."

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Heather

"I hope you'll love that book I gave you!"

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

Happy Holidays ~ Jessica

"It's me. I'm your gift!"

When given the chance, who would you spend your chilly Christmas nights with?

Alice | Sydney | Tiffany | Jessica | Luna | Bailey | Heather 

In a few hours, it'll be Christmas! Grab your coats and cookies and gather around giving gifts. It's the merriest time of the year!

~Crispy

[4K Commissioned Render] Nibbles

Commission by LanaSugoi, one of our Lucky Render Winners during The Arson Betrayal's Anniversary Celebration!

A slightly more sexy version is available for Patrons right here.
~ Crispy

Our First Anniversary!

It's The Arson Betrayal's First Anniversary! 

This time last year, I was contemplating on whether I made the right choice of releasing my game in it's current state. Since then, I could say I improved my skills in developing and writing for the game, met a lot of new friends and peers, and at the end of it, realized this is something I wanted to continue in doing moving forward.

I won't keep this long. To everyone who supported me and enjoyed the game, as well as to my Patrons, you have my utmost thanks. To my fellow developers, thank you for all the help and tips you gave. You defined what it meant to find friends in the unlikeliest of places. To the modding community, your assets was and always will be the very foundation of this game. Thank you for your efforts. Cheers.

(Also, I sneaked something in that picture... Consider it as a gift from me to you all.)

Here's to all of us, and onwards to new horizons.

~Crispy

Developer Log 0.22

Hey guys! Welcome to another Developer Log by Crispy.

We're now in December, and in a few weeks I'll be announcing the release date for  The Arson Betrayal's Act II - Chapter 1. 

With the Centurions hot on their trail and converging from all sides, the gang would have to keep their wits about them and rely on the help of strangers along the way to safely get to Eastranch Beach in one piece.

At the same time, Luna's curiosity is starting to take its toll. It seems both her friendship with Alice and Sydney and her Whitecrest namesake has started to attract some dangerous attention.

Lastly, Heather has officially made her debut in the interlude: "The Assistant". With her barely making it out of the Institute alive, where is she now? Only time can tell.

All these questions will soon be answered, in Act II. Stay tuned!

Now for the technicalities. As of today, Version 0.6.0 is currently 65% done! To be honest, I'm currently experimenting with a few ideas of mine in Studio to make my renders more presentable. At the same time, I've been focusing development in creating the maps I need for scenes. Once I get the hang of it, work will continue on its previous efficiency. Here's a Status Update for you all:

As for the in-game walkthrough, not everyone is aware of it, but it was removed on Version 0.4.0 (around Chapter 4 of the game), mainly because the number of variables I was needing to keep track of was getting bigger, and some choices are planned to be more complicated as the game progresses. But seeing as demand for it has been increasing, and knowing understandably that some players just want to play without worrying about consequences later on, I'm thinking of bringing it back sometime between Version 0.6.0 and Version 0.7.0, along with the planned Codex, which'll be a feature about the girls and the lore surrounding the game. Still, I want to make no promises regarding these as they will surely take time, both in planning and coding, and my first and foremost priority will of course always be delivering new updates and the main game itself.

We'll be celebrating the game's first anniversary in December 05, 2022! Join us on Discord or follow us on Twitter to stay updated on the latest news.

That's about it. Cheers, and I'll see you all on the next update!

~Crispy

"The Assistant" is now up for Public Release!

"Deep down, are we men? Or are we monsters?"

Set 48 hours before the events of The Arson Betrayal unfolds, "The Assistant" puts you in the shoes of Doctor Ward, a researcher assigned to Sector 6. Reunited with an old friend and together with a handful of colleagues, you find yourself a part of one of the most ambitious projects in history.

I am glad to present the Act II Interlude of The Arson Betrayal: "The Assistant".

- This update is now available for Public Release!
You can download it from one of the links below:

OFFICIAL VERSION (Original Quality):

• Windows/Linux: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE
• Mac: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE
  
  OFFICIAL COMPRESSED VERSION (Lower Quality; Lower File Size):
• Windows/Linux: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE
• Mac: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE
• Android (APK): MEGA - MEDIAFIRE
  
  Installation Notes:
  1. Download from your preferred File Hosting Site
  2. Install and extract ZIP.
  
  For Android users:
  1. Download from your preferred File Hosting Site.
  2. Install APK.

Found any bugs? Feel free to contact the developer. Any feedback helps make the game better!  You can join us on Twitter and Discord!
~ Crispy

[4K Public Render] Girls' Night

"Snacks with movies, be it horror or cringey rom-com ones, are always the best to spend with friends."

~ Crispy

Developer Log 0.21

Hey! First of all, let's get things right off the bat.

Whether you've already played the interlude, "The Assistant", or simply just waiting for its public release on the 25th of November, I hope you all enjoy it regardless.

It's been getting mixed reviews, and I understand them completely. To be honest, I had my reservations about it as well, but in due time I realized making it was exactly what I needed.

First, it was a breath of fresh air. Creating The Arson Betrayal was starting to burn me out and was killing my ideas (too much ideas can drown anyone out). I know the story and the characters, but working on something, no matter how much you love it, starts to get to you as time passes by. "The Assistant" gave me a chance to recover from said burnout and gave me a sense of renewed hype in creating the main game. It gave me fresh ideas, several new things I want to try putting in the game, and overall, it helped me iron out a few writer's blocks I've been having the past months. Least to say, I am now prepped and excited to work on Act II, more than ever before.

Second, it helped me test the limits of the laptop I currently work on. You all know I've worked my old laptop till it eventually just gave up spontaneously (may it rest in peace). Now, with the help of "The Assistant", I managed to see just how much I could do with this in the future chapters of The Arson Betrayal. You'll notice it from a wide array, such as that there are now more characters in a single scene, or even the laboratory, which was made using different assets, meaning I don't have to rely on premade maps anymore (imagine the possibilities and fictional places we can create!)

Lastly, it helped out clear up a few kinks and holes, or even questions, in the plot. Having a character explain every bit of plot in the dialogue, for me, would be just too tiring. It's the main reason why I opted to, instead of having this huge block of text be delivered by a certain character, I decided to go with storytelling. As they say: "The best way to tell something is to show it."

Nevertheless, whether you've loved "The Assistant" or not, I still thank everyone for their continued support on the game.

Now for future stuff!

Alice and the gang's story continues in Act II - Chapter I. I'll be announcing the release dates in the following weeks. As for the content? It'll be long and worth the wait, I promise!

"How about reworks of earlier chapters? Will it come in between of updates?"

Nope. I'll rework chapters 2 and 3 but I'll be doing it with the new updates of new chapters, to make sure there's new content for everyone, but at the same time, reworked chapters for those who want to make a new playthrough. Again, my reworks are mostly just dialogue and visual changes, so no need to worry about needing to play the game again.

"How about future interludes? Will we be having non-main characters like "The Assistant" again?"

Again, nope. "The Assistant" served its purpose, both personally (for me) and story-wise. Future interludes will be literal interludes featuring our main cast and harem!

That's all for this developer's log. Cheers, and I'll see you all on the next chapter!

~ Crispy

[4K Public Renders] Varying States of Mornings

It's simply inevitable that some people wake up, brew some coffee, and get their daily dose of morning news, while some people wake up, only to decide to doze off again.

We're getting our next batch of Public Renders for The Arson Betrayal's Official Discord Server! Join our growing community there!

You can also follow us on Twitter to be updated on the latest news regarding the game.

Cheers!

~Crispy

Important Announcement!

Hey guys. I know the release dates were announced a few days ago, but some unexpected development problems came up. As I announced on Discord, a beta tester had problems regarding the Linux and Android Ports of the game, which led to crashes and corruption of save files. Later on, we also found that an audio bug was also present in the Windows Port (a majority of the audio was distorted/was too loud and changing the settings didn't have an effect), as well as variables not being detected by the game (which made choices virtually senseless and closed down routes as well).

I managed to narrow it down to some lines of code, which was more or less affected by a change in documentation by Ren'Py. I've been spending time on it to make sure it works properly before releasing it, as I promised to release a clean slate just in time for Act II once it releases as well.

Still, the update was supposedly released two to three days ago for Arson Tiers and above, and we'll be pushing it a little more (Sorry).

The update will be released on or before November 05, 2022 for Arson Tiers, and in response, all other tiers will be pushed back in five-day intervals (following the previous date format), whenever the release gets pushed. This means that instead of November 20, Public Release will be pushed back on November 25, 2022. As soon as I manage to iron out all the problems currently persisting, I'll waste no time in getting it out. 

Sorry for the delay, and I hope for your kind consideration regarding this.

~Crispy

Happy Halloween!

So can you guess what they all are? Each and every one of them are spooky in their own way.

Cheers, and Happy Halloween everyone!

~Crispy

Release Dates for "The Assistant"

Status Update as of October 18, 2022

Developer Log 0.20

Hey! In this log, I'll be announcing the major plans for the rest of the year, seeing as 2022 is coming to an end. 

Fair warning that some of these schedules are bound to be tentative, as I still have to be on the lookout for any possible unforeseen problems that may occur both in developing and real life.

First, update schedules! Of course, one of the most important parts of any game would be answering the question: "When will the next release be?!". So my answer for that will be:

"The Assistant", the interlude for Act II will be released on the 15th of November(Public Release, early access starts on October 30). I'm certain that if nothing goes wrong and no delays occur, it'll be primed on that date, so mark your calendars!

Alice and the gang's story continues on Act II - Chapter 1, which is estimated to be released on the end of November.

December's full of celebrations and other fun stuff I'm currently planning, since we'll be celebrating the Christmas season as well as The Arson Betrayal's 1st anniversary on December 5!

Second, update intervals. As of the previous releases, my work flow and development time tends to run somewhere between two to four months (with the latter being mostly applicable to Act finales), I'll do my best to shorten it a little bit but still delivering quality updates, and reworks would be done intermittently, so there will be continuous releases with new content.

Lastly, some extra stuff: The game's Discord server is almost about to hit 500 members, so join up! We hold polls there for special renders and a few announcements (and you also get to spank Tiffany whenever you want it). You can also follow us on Twitter!

Again, thanks for everyone's support, both to my Patrons and to all players. Your feedback, criticism, and/or support has literally helped the game continue on, and on until we reach the story's conclusion. I hope you all stick with me and see this thing through. Cheers, and onwards to new horizons.

~ Crispy

Bug Fix for Version 0.5.3

Hey! So yeah, a lot of grammatical errors was made by me due to the script change I did. With most of it fixed, I realized I should just release it now instead of waiting for the new update.

You can download it here on MEDIAFIRE or in Patreon.

This also contains a few bug fixes and the like. Nothing game breaking, and all these will be included in the next update.

Cheers!

~ Crispy

[Public Teaser] Safety's off

No room for rookie mistakes.

~Crispy

[Public Teaser] Where it all began.

Some things are best left undiscovered.

~Crispy

The Arson Betrayal - Version 0.5.3 Release

"The ultimate cost of the truth is freedom."

You can download it from one of the links below:

OFFICIAL VERSION (Original Quality):

• Windows/Linux: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE 
• Mac: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE 

OFFICIAL COMPRESSED VERSION (Lower Quality; Lower File Size):

• Windows/Linux: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE 
• Mac: MEGA - MEDIAFIRE 
• Android (APK): MEGA - MEDIAFIRE 

Please make sure that you are using a clean save before reporting any bugs/problems.

Installation Notes:

1. Download from your preferred File Hosting Site

2. Install and extract ZIP.

For Android users:

1. Download from your preferred File Hosting Site.

2. Install APK.

Found any bugs? Feel free to contact the developer. Any feedback helps make the game better!  You can join us on Twitter and Discord!

Here's the complete changelog for Version 0.5.3:

• Contains the Chapter 1 Rework, featuring 629 new/remade images and 22 animations. It also features several new dialogue, expanded scenes with Jessica and with different characters, and major bug fixes.
• A new Main Menu interface, with an Act Select, and a dynamic main menu depending on your current chapter in the game.
• Major script and folder structure changes for future compatibility with the next chapters. This version is considered a test-run before the release of the Act II interval, "The Assistant", and Act II - Chapter 1 of the game. 
• A new save is highly recommended. With all the bug fixes the game went through and several variable changes, some errors might occur with old saves. I tried to keep compatibility throughout Act I, but I decided to clean up the code a bit instead of keeping it as a rough patch job, so bear with me.

​On another note, a recent option in Patreon opened up. Patrons are now billed depending on when they start their subscription date, instead of being billed immediately on the first day of the next month. This change doesn't apply to current Patrons (since your subscription date's basically the 1st already).

Cheers, and stay tuned for news regarding the next update!

~ Crispy