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If you choose to play a musical intrustment, it is mentioned that your twin plays an instrustment as well. The question is, what do they play?

Oh, thanks for reminding me about that! The musical instruments aren't too relevant yet at this point, but the type of instrument is more important than the actual instrument that you choose.

Now that I've thought about it some more, the next update will now mention that MC and Twin's favorite instruments are in the same classification, and I'll change this line:

Well, [Twin] only became interested because of me, kinda like how Roselyna made Wayne fell in love with dancing.

...so it always appears for both Heart and Star Twin.

This means your twin will have the same fave instrument as you if you choose the [Competitive] Trait, but a different instrument (in the same category) if you have the [Supportive] Trait.

Either way, there won't be a choice to specify your twin's fave instrument (and they can obviously have more than one favorite), so you can still freely headcanon whatever instrument(s) you want.

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Two New Songs!

It's taking me a while to finish Wayne's sleepover branch, but that's partly because I wasn't expecting to write two new songs!

Originally, I was only going to write a song for Wayne's scene, but I got inspired and added a new song to Rosie's current BFF scene in Chapter 5. Both of them will also have alternate scenes just in case you're not in a singing mood.

Speaking of BFF scenes, I also realized that Wayne doesn't have a full BFF-exclusive scene yet, so I'm thinking the sleepover branch with Wayne will only be available if he's your bestfriend (it doesn't make sense to include any more BFF scenes in Chapter 7 & 8). Otherwise, MC will return to the rest of the group since Wayne's grounded anyway.

I'm also realizing that you might wanna see the BFF scenes anyway even if you aren't bestfriends, so I'm adding NP choices to unlock all the other BFF scenes! They'll be quite expensive since they're exclusive scenes, but having a higher relationship will slightly lower the cost.

I've also been reevaluating the other NP options to make them more meaningful. Ma'am Tessie will now actually get hurt in Chapter 1 (and might affect Chapter 8 later), and choosing to ride the jeepney early in Chapter 2 will now give you 10 extra minutes to prepare in Chapter 3.

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I'm looking for some ideas! What are some questions/topics would your MC ask Tito Nestor?

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Exciting news! Game Artist wanted!

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Detailed information

Assets required:

30+ character sprites (3 main, 10 side-characters, 20+ minor characters)

50+ backgrounds (20 main, 30+ minor/one-time use)

Additional assets/UI (TBC)

Visual references:

Dream Daddy

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Rates: DM with portfolio for more details if interested. Artists who are able to commit to doing all the characters or all the backgrounds preferred (for a consistent style).

Revenue-share model (20-25% of kickstarter/game revenue, with minimum sum guaranteed after completing 'core game assets')

Commission model (negotiable, est. budget: $50-$80USD for 3 main characters with necessary variations.*; $25-40USD for side/minor characters, $80-100USD for 20 main backgrounds, $35-50USD for minor/once-off backgrounds)

*Initial sketches for main character have been completed - rates are for polishing and converting to game sprites (e.g. variations for emotions, outfits)

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Actually, I'm curious now:

I'm looking for some ideas! What are some questions/topics would your MC ask Tito Nestor?

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I'm looking for some ideas! What are some questions/topics would your MC ask Tito Nestor?

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Oh, I also forgot to add, I'll be removing the [Musical Averse] Trait as well, so you no longer need the trait to select the new options!

Alternate Musical Scenes

Took me a while to write the alternate musical scenes, but I finally finished them!

MC will no longer ignore the singers when "skipping" the musical scenes, and there'll be an actual conversation about the song instead.

Here's a preview of the alternate scene for Wayne's song:

Now the edits are finally done, and I can get back to writing all-new scenes!

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Alternate Musical Scenes

Took me a while to write the alternate musical scenes, but I finally finished them!

MC will no longer ignore the singers when "skipping" the musical scenes, and there'll be an actual conversation about the song instead.

Here's a preview of the alternate scene for Wayne's song:

Now the edits are finally done, and I can get back to writing all-new scenes!

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I totally wasn't expecting that many people would have MCs that would delete Maggie's number considering the playthrough stats, but I guess that makes sense.

Anyway, if your MC is interested in asking JM for B's number, you might also be pleased to know that I'm adding a new NP option to let you change B's nickname for MC, hehe.

It's only temporary for now, buuut B might use it again in the future depending on how things go. 😛

New Phone Choices

Okay, so I just added a new choice in Chapter 3 when checking your phone to let you delete and block Maggie's number. The option won't be available if you choose that you still wholeheartedly love her though.

I'm a bit surprised no one has suggested it yet, but now I'm curious how many people would pick it, so here's a poll!

Speaking of, there's another choice involving phone numbers that I'll share later, hehe 😏

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about the choice to delete and block maggie's number, do you think it would be possible to have the option to delete but not block it? my mc is the type of person who wouldn't block her number out of fear that maggie might find out somehow and get them in trouble with julie or robert or someone (they value their high discipline stat) and also because they're worried that their twin might be mad at them for doing that and it would just cause another huge fight. and in their mind deleting it is fine since it's like less severe and if they get found out and punished due to it then the punishment would be less harsh as opposed to if they had blocked her number instead of just deleting it. (though deleting her phone number might result in another twin fight anyway if twin found out so it doesn't really matter and it's just my mc's weird logic lol). anyway sorry for the long ramble i just wanted to explain why some people might choose to delete maggie's number but not block it and why it could possibly be an option. and you don't have to do that if you don't want to or if it's too much work.

You know what? That's fair. I'm always up for adding a middle-ground option. I think I'll add the "block" option just after you delete it so MC can go like "I wouldn't go that far".

I initially didn't want a separate option because that would mean more variables, but I guess I was just sleepy and forgot I didn't have to use true/false variables 😅

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Freytag's Pyramid?

Sooo I just recently learned something about Freytag's Pyramid, and I decided to reflect that in the story by extending Ma'am Tessie's scene in Chapter 1:

After arranging our papers into a neat stack, Ma'am Tessie finally stands up. "I know I haven't given you all nearly enough time to finish, but I did so for a reason." One-two, several audible gasps echo throughout the classroom. "Someone asked earlier, 'Ma'am, isn't the climax usually near the end of the story?' Hmm, well, that is true for the modern three act structure. But what I haven't told you is that Freytag's Coaster, er, Pyramid, was mostly dissecting tradegy, and in tragedies, the resolution is called the catastrophe… which might be the reason why some of you are having a hard time writing the ending." Twin and I share a twin-glance. Yup, she's definitely talking about us. "What Freytag calls the climax is similar to the midpoint in the three act structure. It's usually the turning point of the story, where a revelation or moment of truth forces the protagonists to reevaluate their beliefs, and shifts their goals from reactionary, to something more proactive. But for Freytag's climax, it's the moment in the story where everything starts to go wrong. Think of it like the moment the Titanic starts sinking. The falling action is our protagonists heading towards catastrophe, but just before the disaster is a small glimmer of hope—which is what we call the climax in modern terms. Aka, are the protagonists going to survive?" Huh, that makes a lot more sense now. "And that's why I'm grading your stories based on theme, not the structure. Now, I'll be returning your unfinished stories next week, but I want you all to rethink your planned ending, and continue writing the story the way you want it. You can follow the pyramid, or you can make up your own coaster. That's up to you. Just like with any writing advice." This is why Ma'am Tessie's our favorite teacher. She always teaches us the rules of writing first, and then she lets us have fun breaking it. Just like Mommy and her bedtime story.

Her explanation's a bit simplified, but I like how it makes the story more thematic. And I haven't really shown Ma'am Tessie teaching yet anyway, hehe.

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And by that, I mean...

New Phone Choices

Okay, so I just added a new choice in Chapter 3 when checking your phone to let you delete and block Maggie's number. The option won't be available if you choose that you still wholeheartedly love her though.

I'm a bit surprised no one has suggested it yet, but now I'm curious how many people would pick it, so here's a poll!

Speaking of, there's another choice involving phone numbers that I'll share later, hehe 😏

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New Phone Choices

Okay, so I just added a new choice in Chapter 3 when checking your phone to let you delete and block Maggie's number. The option won't be available if you choose that you still wholeheartedly love her though.

I'm a bit surprised no one has suggested it yet, but now I'm curious how many people would pick it, so here's a poll!

Speaking of, there's another choice involving phone numbers that I'll share later, hehe 😏

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Would any of the parents dress up for halloween?

Hello! Sorry for the late answer, but I've been busy with editing!

Wayne's parents definitely would! Nestor would opt for something silly or a bird-related costume, while Mary would like to dress up as a fairy (or anything with fancy dresses, really).

Mario and Josy wouldn't, but they'll have no problem letting Roselyna dress up. Although, you could probably persuade them to wear a simple hat, accessory, or something.

Tita Dani would absolutely wear something nerdy, but she's probably busy at this time anyway. Don't even ask Tita Rickie.

Tita Steph and JM's dad also wouldn't, but they'd probably be wearing something fancy for some corporate or political event if you want to count that.

Of course, Uncle Robert has his own DIY costumes (and has made one for Julie as well), but I don't see them accompanying the twins after they've gotten older (since Paddy's going with them anyway). They'd never miss a LiteraTours Halloween party though.

Maggie and MC's dad would love to dress up as well! Too bad they aren't here...

Cordelia's parents are famous party hosts, so of course they would. This isn't specific to Halloween though (or the equivalent in their story world), and they'd have no problem wearing any kind of costume.

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I also answered what F6E would wear for Halloween in this post! It's a little old, but it holds up for the most part.

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Could a florist be a career choice?

If you're talking about the character classes/dream jobs, it's very likely that I won't be adding any more to the current suggestions list. Partly because it's impossible to list everything, and partly because I don't really want to make the choice list too long.

There's already an option to input your own dream job, so that's already technically possible, and then you can just pick the [Green Thumb] Trait (that will be available in the next update) to unlock more relevant options later.

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5 New Traits!

Besides the 4 new Difficulty Settings, I'll also be adding 5 new Traits:

☁️ Goldilocks Temperament: Gain EXP from Sensible choices

🙏 Alone Together: Gain EXP from Outgoing choices

🌺 Rapunzel Hair: +10% Charm, +10% Healing Received, -10% Grace

🌱 Green Thumb: Gain +100% EXP from gardening choices

🥀 Black Thumb: Gain +300% EXP from gardening choices

Well, the first three are already existing variables so they're not exactly "new", but I wanted to give a label to them anyway so it appears in your stats screen:

[Goldilocks Temperament] is the neutral emotional trait between [Emotionally Sensitive] and [Unflappable]

[Alone Together] is the trait you get if you don't pick any bestfriend

[Rapunzel Hair] is exclusive to MCs with [Fairytale Heritage]

And here is the new choice in Chapter 3 where you can get the Green/Black Thumb choice:

The first three choices also give some Knowledge points! To be honest, I don't see the Green/Black Thumb Traits becoming relevant very often, but that's actually why I'm fine with adding them. It's also just weird that MC's house has plenty of plants, and there aren't any choices about it.

Oh and speaking of traits, you'll finally be able to have both braces and the [Sweet Tooth] Trait next update!

I'm also changing the names of the Enneagram Traits so it reflects more of the character development aspects:

Type 1: Virtue-Seeker Type 2: Love-Seeker Type 3: Admiration-Seeker Type 4: Identity-Seeker Type 5: Knowledge-Seeker Type 6: Security-Seeker Type 7: Fun-Seeker Type 8: Control-Seeker Type 9: Peace-Seeker

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That's probably gonna be the last set of traits I'm gonna add, but no promises. 😅 If I do add more it's probably to already existing variables, but at this point I've covered everything that I can think of that might be relevant in the story.