How’s it going? It’s time once again for an update! Sorry that it took me until now to make the first update for 2024. (Uhh... Happy New Year!) Just like the last update, I’ve got some quick notes on the overall development, as well as some more character introductions. So without further ado…

Programming:

Despite having thousands of lines of code and script, what I’m currently doing feels more like glorified data entry. Aside from adding a new puzzle here and there, most of what I’m doing is just more of the same. This is especially true for things like dialogue. 90% of the story is already written on paper, so now I’m just retyping it into the engine. It’s not all copy/pasting though. When things go from handwritten notes to in-game dialogue, things have to often be changed. Whether it’s for the sake of clarity or because a storey detail changed during editing, the dialogue is constantly evolving.

That being said, it’s still coming along at a nice and steady pace. The chapter I’m currently working on happens to be the biggest, so progress feels like it’s moving at a glacial pace. In actuality, it’s the same pace if not faster than before. It’s all good. We’re making it through!

Art:

We’re still working on different expressions for some characters, the biggest hold up for that is not having all the dialogue 100% complete (we have to know what they will say so we know how to have them emote.) After completion, they need to be resized and imported to the engine. One of the bigger H-scenes was sent to an artist to be story boarded and sketched out. While a few simpler ones are being worked on by the main artist.

Lastly, let me introduce some more characters!

Inky:

A former gang member who is trying to turn her life around. She recently opened a tattoo and piercing shop on Main Street, but is struggling to get her business off the ground. Inky has a positive attitude and tries to stay upbeat even when times are dark, but that gang banger temper  is definitely still inside her. Aside from that, no one knows much about her past or even her real name.

Likes: Tattoos and small, cute animals

Dislikes: Violence, negativity

Brent: 

A former detective of Scotland Yard who was fired after credible accusations of poisoning, assault with a deadly weapon, and attempted murder were brought against him. While a thorough investigation came back inconclusive, the scandal it created left a massive stain on his already spotty reputation. This, along with repeated known infractions and a consistent failure to uphold the standards of decorum, led to his eventual dismissal. To this day, Brent insists it was all a misunderstanding.

Now Brent spends his time sleeping in public and begging for change. His hobo status and surprisingly sharp detective instinct has allowed him to accumulate a wealth of information on Neon City and its locals.

Likes: Exotic meats, apple juice

Dislikes: Cults, cleaning

Ms. Scratchcard: 

This elderly woman is a living example of the advancements in cosmetic surgery. While it’s unclear how old she is exactly, she’s been running her dry cleaning business in the High District since back when it was a bustling business center. Now she bitterly reminisces on yesteryear while resenting the shithole her surroundings have become.

Likes: Honey walnut toast, potatoes 

Dislikes: Deadbeats, delinquents, degenerates

TiNA: 

T-NA 1000 A.K.A. “TiNA,” is one of the surviving prototype models from a line of sex bots with advanced A.I. Unfortunately for the manufacturers, their AI was a bit too advanced. These androids were declared 'sentient beings' and were granted the same rights as humans. Owning them was deemed to be no different from slavery, so now they live free.

TiNA is legally blind due to an accident incurred during her sexwork days. Now she runs a tackle shop and occupies her time with fishing.

Likes: Fishing, the color red

Dislikes: Humans

Fujoshi: 

A tech obsessed nerd and also a huge pervert. By day she runs a secondhand computer shop in the high district. She gets her hands dirty tinkering with old PCs and what not. By night she gets her hands dirty doing something else… Did I mention she likes fan written stories where boys kiss other boys?

Likes: When boys kiss other boys, old electronics, fanfiction

Dislikes: People who leave CDs on the floor

That's all for now. I've still got some more characters to share, so I'll put them in the next update. Also, I will include some sexy screenshots and snippets from the lewd scenes! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the update! I really appreciate it! Until next time!