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Edit: this was from playing Version 4.1 which I kind of forgot was shared last year in August. Ignore this if you're reading this.

OK. Found an issue. When reading the diary, there is text overlap when there shouldn't be. The entry of Feb. 22nd. I also found I think another bug... basically time doesn't flow when visiting Irene and either dropping your pants or getting drunk. However, choosing exit after getting the questline does make time flow properly. UNLESS you exit during a scene for whatever reason. Time also did not pass after the event with Irene after fixing the water bed... I also couldn't access some of the scenes I apparently missed out on. Even after hitting "unlock" they simply disappeared taking away instead of making them viewable. As for the bank scenes I am missing... Scene 4 and 6 with Merdith and the one just before the dream fantasy with Brooke. Otherwise, I've experienced most of what is available. The new event with Jasmine and Brooke did not trigger and said it was "under construction". Unless I am missing out on something with Irene to trigger this final part of the quest. Though... one error did appear that luckily didn't hinder gameplay and that was the notebook not keeping track of one sidequest I missed with the wedding dress. Luckily it resolved itself by progressing normally the day after. If I am missing something to trigger the new event do let me know. I do like how natural it felt to suddenly remember to check on items I missed or thought about how useful it would be for Irene's scene. It was a nice moment to solve that puzzle while not being punished too harshly for having to suddenly leave her topless. I look forward to more as time progresses. Quite a leap with some fun dialogue and bonus scenes.

scottwolf146 days ago

WAIT I'M AN IDIOT. I downloaded version 4.1 by accident.

Jorogr5 days ago

Doh! To be fair, it's been many months since the previous update so I understand. Some of the things you listed are probably still bugs in v0.5.0.1. Cheers!

scottwolf145 days ago

Having played further with Version 5.0.1 I am glad to see some of the continuity errors fixed. Like trying to call Jasmine when she's already at your house. That aside... the Unlock button is broken. Instead of revealing the scenes you've missed. It for whatever reason just yeets them out. I'm not sure why or the how. Though sometimes hitting that button twice showcases the 3D dream sequence. Otherwise... I am missing out on the three scenes before the Shower one. Any advice or tips? Or would it be better to just consult the 4.0 walkthrough?

Jorogr4 days ago(+1)

Jasmine and Brooke both have had their schedule managers improved. In the past I used to have copy/pasted formulas to figure out where they were/what they were doing with complex calculations like, "if it's Afternoon or Night AND Aunt Charlotte hasn't confronted Brooke about her records AND..." which was a dumb way to do it. Both of them now have a "current state" variable and I just run an algorithm to determine what they're currently doing in one spot, set that variable and check it. The Unlock button thing is a known issue and I'll have it fixed for v0.6. The 3D dream is considered "super secret", so using the Unlock button once doesn't unlock that one. If you click the Spank Bank Unlock button five times, you'll hear a horn sound which unlocks the 3D dream, gives you credit for Dirty Talk Level II, Stamina I, & Pillow Talk I so that you can play the scenes with those perks enabled. This could be implemented better and I have it on the wish list to improve some menu stuff, but because I try to limit "improvements & features" to about 10%-15% of my dev bandwidth per update, it might not make the cut until the next one. The three scenes before the Shower Scene are: "Meredith BJ in the Kitchen, Meredith Solo Vibrator, and Meredith Tit Job." The 4.0 walkthrough will explain how to get those scenes. FYI, I think the Kitchen BJ is one of the worst/most forgettable scenes in the game (imo).

scottwolf142 days ago(+1)

Did not expect an AVGN quote from Jasmine. Figured out most of the remaining scenes outside of 1 I just couldn't get to trigger and another I couldn't find. I couldn't get the Solo to trigger and the one after the titjob in her room... So I am honestly quite satisfied by what came of this latest update. Made me laugh too which is always a good thing in a parody Point and Click game. Outside of the RNG just... not favoring me for ungodly reason (might be because Charlotte is there). Though Unlock does unlock the Solo scene it does not do so for the other for some weird reason. I hope it gets properly fixed in the coming update or something. Great work all around, though some bugs I question how it just works but some cases I'm kind of glad gives me a second chance. Especially so with Irene's final quest. Though I did notice a bug with that, essentially during the drinking you can choose to exit one of her scenes in which time does not progress but what you drank is maintained until you properly finish one of the scenes.

Jorogr2 days ago(+1)

Hmmm. I wasn't thinking of AVGN when I wrote the "worthless pile of dogshit" lines. Those lines were inspired by 2bcproductions, a YT channel that does Let's Play videos for EA Sports NHL games (although I can definitely see a similarity with old AVGN). I mainly wanted a gag where MC gets irrationally angry at the hardware and then Jasmine gets irrationally angry at the software (the game they're playing) and then pay it off when she goes meta and malds over the "To Be Continued" banner in the actual game.

I consider humor to be an integral part of this game and someone saying the game made them laugh is the ultimate compliment, as far as I'm concerned. Aunt Charlotte's changing Brooke's schedule has caused a ton of problems for this update and probably will for future updates. I'm thinking about just removing that and making Brooke's (and Jasmines') schedules be far more predictable. Increasingly, the need to know when and where to find a character has become a problem and I already have horror stories on other forums from people trying to trigger the Vibrator scene who can't figure it out. If players are trial-and-erroring their way through the sleep and rest icons to try and trigger an event and when it finally triggers, they don't necessarily understand what they did to trigger it, that's bad game design. I will contemplate this and try and find a way to address it. Off the top of my head, something as simple as peeking through Meredith's bedroom keyhole and if it's not Afternoon, have a throwaway line like, "Meredith is usually hanging around in her room in the afternoon" would go a long way.

scottwolf141 day ago

Absolutely. But I didn't know what 2bcproductions was I should probably give them a look.... HAHAHAHAHA-OH. Oh that's old school. Man. Thank you Jorogr, it made me remember the fond times of when my Dad would make me and brothers watch Hockey. Those dudes are hilarious and I can definitely see the influence in that rant. Very funny and feels incredibly natural considering that back in the day out of the few beta public testing that did exist things like that definitely happened. I think immediately of Sierra since that one is very well documented. That sort of comedy goes hand in hand in both porn and in horror when utilized correctly as I've seen here. I can also see the absolute nightmare you have on your hands with these events. Cutting out Irene's influence would make things easier and I don't think I've really noticed the changes in location either. Otherwise, the vibrator scene eludes me because there isn't a cue or hint for it since as far as I know. I think the book could be used to hint locations and also some context like you mentioned Meredith usually hanging around or perhaps "Meredith usually rests on days like this". Though I don't think it is too much of an issue for the attic or sunbathing since those two are quick to notice visually. The ladder is down or she is absent from the kitchen, a simple visual cue to figuring out where she is. For the Vibrator scene though... that one I can see being tough to figure out other than dedicating it to a specific day where she needs to blow off some steam. OH. I have an immediate fix for this issue, just change it from the afternoon to evening. Have Charlotte be alone watching TV in the evening and when asked she simply replies "She is off to quell her evil thoughts" or something to that effect. Players will immediately notice her absence in the living room since when traveling around during that hour you will always see them down there at one point or another. Then put two and two together what she's up to. Though I do hope the unlock button gets fixed or alternatively turn it from an unlock all button into a "Hints" button that gives a slightly more direct suggestion of what to do. Encourage the players to snoop around and try different things much like it is with the quests themselves. I wish you the best of luck man with the next update and hopefully some future proofing. I did notice how some of the older scenes don't take into account your new perks and skills just yet but I'm sure it'll be addressed at some point. Hope to chat again soon.

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