Wow! This is actually very helpful feedback, Di! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out to share with me, and I appreciate the kind words too.
I think given this is a game without any sci-fi or fantasy elements, it's bound to feel slower than other AVNS. I plan on making up for that with characters and writing that feel more believable, "alive", and enjoyable.
Good point on the continuity error with Alice. This was an oversight, and it will be fixed!
I really like this feedback about the "a few minutes later..." screen. I agree with you that it gets quite repetitive, and other phrases like you've shared keep it more interesting. I will definitely be adding this to the next patch of 0.1 and all of my future updates from now on.
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out. I sincerely appreciate you helping me make STELLA a better game with your feedback born from care and appreciation 🧡