Thank you for your feedback!
I will be removing the note at the beginning, in the first update.
I agree, now that I look back on the impulse, it was misguided. Having said that, it was grounded in what I know of the 'RPGMaker' community, and the nerves of entering my first contest. I honestly never expected to get far, I just wanted to finely set a deadline for myself to get something done... After dithering for what feels like an eternity on other, less narrative focused projects.
I genuinely only desire honest, critical analysis. And that seems to be the rule for these sorts of contests.
I can build from there. And intend too. ;)
Thanks again.