Devlog 1 - What to expect for the "Day 2" update!

Alright. I'm existing off caffeine and spite at this point but I'm determined to get this done regardless!

The "Day 2 - Strangers" update will be released soon! I'm anticipating to get it out for this Sunday, unless I encounter any major issues in the next two days. If the update does get delayed, It won't be by too long (3 days extra at most).

What's been going on?

Oh how naive I was to write I'd get a major update out every month. Yes, it's been 3 months, but this update is huge! I've had to collect far more images and draw many more sprites than I first anticipated. But I promise it's going to be worth it! 

I'm currently a full time Uni student (College for any Americans) and my days free are becoming fewer and farther between. TwT For my course I do a lot of physical activity (I'm studying Musical Theatre) and I've been absolutely shattered everytime I've sat down to code more things. But I'm managing! Kind of- Live laugh love Monster. 

I'm trying so much to find the motivation to work on this. I'm so greatful for how positive my friends have been and how patient they've been with me whilst I've been working on this. I know the final product doesn't often seem like much, but every update has my heart and soul poured into it so that has to mean something right?

What everyone probably wants to know, What's new Scout?

Well, I'm glad you asked, me! 

• We have a two new characters being introduced on Day 2! Both aren't too happy to see you wandering around committing minor trespassing. But hey, what are they gonna do? 

• During the end of the bar scene during Day 1, you have four options on where to rest for the night! We have some divine choices, such as, a random cave! (Applause) A strange man's empty house! (More Applause) A kind ladies hut! (The fans are going wild) And last but not least, a wooden cabin with a bed fish! (...The fans are confused).
• We have some new sprites drawn for both the new characters and pre-existing characters

• And last but not least, a shit ton of spelling mistakes!

This is a small fraction of things to come as I don't want to spoil everything.

Why make a Devlog in the first place?

I'm gonna start this section by saying, the stories that this game is based off, usually end in the typical, angsty "OH GOD MY HEART" sorta way. When I first decided as a little kid I wanted to make a game (sweet, naive, baby Scout) I was a massive fan of DDLC at the time, and for some reason, the way that game played out kinda stuck with me (maybe trauma from watching it when I was like 13ish but hey ho, loved the unrestricted internet access). Specifically, what I found interesting, was the fact that the steam page didn't let on as to what was in the game.

I like this idea of keeping my game untagged for some of the themes so they come out of left field >:3 But at the same time, I don't want people not knowing what they're in for.

So, I want to be able to use the Devlogs as a way to warn for any themes in upcoming days that may be triggering for some people. The characters go through many things, and I don't want people to be completely blind going in to the scenes. I'll try and keep the devlogs as spoiler free as possible, so don't worry!

"Day 2 - Strangers" does not contain any triggers, so happy days! However, from this point onward, the story will get darker and darker.

What should I do with the old download of your game when you release a new update?

The best way around it, is that I would put the old download of the game somewhere so you won't mistake it for the updated version. I haven't found a better way around this sadly and I'm not sure if I will. 

This game (as far as I know) only runs on computer, so please avoid downloading it on phones, tablets, etc, as it downloads all the assets separately and as the game gets updated more, more and more assets are added so it'll just be a pain removing the download from your phone, tablet, etc.

When should we expect "Day 2 - Strangers" to release?

The update will (hopefully) be out this Sunday, which will be the 2nd March at the time of me writing this. If I can get loads done tonight however, It might be out Saturday, we'll see!

When playing the game, you may encounter spelling mistakes or errors, so if you do, please feel free to let me know with comments of the line of text the error appeared on (word for word if possible) and I'll get it sorted! Thank you so much again for the support!

- Scout, delusional, signing off :3