Hey Runey!
Don't know if you remember the conversation we had a while back about your "direction" for the game... I wouldn't, if I were you & being overwhelmed with the feedback you got so far.
That being said; I LOVE this update.
SPOILER FOR EVERYONE WHO HASN'T PLAYED THROUGH THIS GAME FULLY, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
The rework to Android's story make it far, FAR more believable, also, the Player Char actually gets to intervene with the loud voice I'd imagine he'd have - on certain topics, at least. Him "putting Ashley in her place" when it comes to Android's breast size, reminding her "how it feels like to be the new girl", is nothing short of excellent.
Same goes to Kali's updates.
As far as the new content goes - every single bit an piece falls into place, and while I am dying to figure out what Felicity & Emma's father is up to... and where he stands... you are doing simply everything right to push the storyline where it's meant to be pushed.
Only bit of criticism I have is that exploring Calibre feels sorte meaningless, like a waste of time - that being said, that's coming from someone who never had that option previously. I didn't NEED any of that, is what I am going to say - but again, people that may be playing this game completely from scratch a few years down the line will definitely feel different about it, so my opinion is basically worthless in this regard.
Only thing I would say - and I have a feeling that's on your To-Do anyway - is that I would love for Autumn to acknowledge meeting the PC before, if he did, when she joins the Hotel.
Nothing more to add. Keep it up, mate! You've literally addressed all of my concerns and are far exceeding expectations. Congratulations on creating a game where the NSFW stuff is not actually vital to the game's success! :)
(Okay, last bit of tiny grief... I enjoyed Kali's previous Sleep With scene more, when she looked the PC in the eye after waking up, because that felt like a proper "lovely moment" :) If you find the time, please try to create 1-2 scenes during Event 15 (?) where the PC and Kali ACTUALLY share a bed for the first time. Thanks!)
Thanks for the feedback!
The Explore Caliber feature is only meant to be played at the very beginning of the game. It fills in the gaps, provides a way to gain easy/simple sex, and adds a new way to make money in the early game. This should result in a much smoother experience when starting. The goal is for the player to never need to click the Advance Time button. (which is something that happened often earlier when there was less to do)
That's what I love about your updates the most - you actually address all of the criticism & critique in our mind :D
As I said then: The "Explore Calibre" won't affect me (as a veteran player) any bit, but may just do wonders for new players. Good call on your end! That being said, and I know you have it on your mind - make sure that, for example, meeting Autumn early has the appropriate effect!
Again, that's coming from someone who ignored all of the "Religion BS" in your story, including that "weaving the staff of making water move a certain way" kind of rubbish, because to me, the Church of Gaius is just one enemy to slay.
Then again, I may expect from the story what noone should realistically expect...