Devlog #6 - Version 0.7 in the works.

Hey! It's been awhile since I've made a devlog, just needed some time to think about the progress of the game and how to move forward with it. There were some things that people have said about the game that I just can't help but ponder about. Too much overthinking on my part as well.. But I've made a decision, and I'm now working on 0.7's content.

More R-18 Stuff

Firstly, more R-18 content where I'll finally introduce the library girl to the game. Her name's Misato, and like Rachel, she'll be used occasionally throughout the story to help the plot move forward. Alas, she's not a maiden... I've learned and began to add more animations in scenes like these, the in-betweens, the labored breaths after finishing.. They should tell more than an image would at least. Also adding a scene with Myla at the living room, talk to Myla in the evening to play the event.

UI Updates

Next, is UI. I admit... I just love messing with it. I strive for perfection, and sincerely hope it's good and accessible for you all... Now, the mainstory will be divided into Phases, and you can access it (almost) like a book. The previous way was.. a bit problematic. You click on a character, you play their story, and continue to the other ones. Now this would work fine. But only if I never introduce the maidens to one another. Which I will now.

As you saw from Claire's latest chapter, a newcomer has appeared, and (surprise!) it's a maiden! I bet you saw it coming, but the point is, that the maiden's story will converge. For some of the maidens at least. Half of them will have the same common goal/enemy, which should help tone down the amount of chapters I've made. (You'll see what I mean in version 0.7) Which should also mean, that future story chapters will be more thick in content, rather than always ending it on a bed the night after.. 

Backstory Galore

Also, I've began to add more content from the past. By that I mean, the previous chosen one and the fight that occurred that time. It's always been shrouded by mystery, Shiro's role has always been a weird one (is he an ally or not?), Nyx's origins was never explained (apart from Shiro's comments), along with what or how dangerous the darkness/the abyss really is.  

I gotta be honest... I had no clue back then how to write a good story, and I'm still working on it now. But, If any of you veterans remembered, the original (ver 0.1) intro didn't even have Nyx, or the dream that MC had. It was completely just a telling of MC's crash and into Myla's home. 

Hopefully with the added backstory of the original mark bearer, along with Nyx's actual goals and motivations, the story should have more direction and suspense than my previous attempt with using Shiro as a plot-dump.

There are still more to be added for version 0.7, an intermission chapter (continuation of Claire's story before), along with Hana's new story event which (hopefully) incorporates the ideals that I want for this game. 

Thank you again for all the support! I really appreciate it!