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So, when getting separate downloads like that, it downloads like a separate game. So just starting up episode1-2 would be a fresh start. What you can do is find the folder that has your saved game files in episode 1 and copy them into the folder for episode 1-2 that keeps saved files(this folder will be blank at first) and then they'll appear in the load screen when booting up episode 1-2.

Alternatively, you can copy the whole folder for episode 1 saves into your files, uninstall ep 1 and buy&download ep 1 and ep 2, then cut/paste that folder accordingly in the new downloads(both episodes) folders.

The only thing that would keep this from working is if the next 'episode', chapter, whatever, is, in fact, a whole new game itself(not an update; different site page), i.e., they don't have the same game files/coding.

Hope that helps and makes sense.

I finally got it to work, though. I tried downloading it on both Chrome and Firefox in the past and kept getting a weird browser file limit error. I just tried again via chrome and was able to download it, unzip it, and add it as a non-steam game. So not sure what changed, but I'm not complaining. I'll just use the site instead of the app for the Mega downloads now.

Yeah, that's not desirable. I finally got it to work, though. I tried downloading it on both Chrome and Firefox in the past and kept getting a weird browser file limit error. I just tried again via chrome and was able to download it, unzip it, and add it. So not sure what changed, but I'm not complaining. I'll just use the site instead of the app for the Mega downloads now.

Welp.... I don't know what changed, but I got it installed and working. I tried this way before on both Chrome and Firefox and got an error about exceeding browser file size(?). This time it worked(I used Chrome), so thanks for this reply. I was like, "wont hurt to try again.", so I'm glad I did.

....... Riggghhhttttt.... I'm the stupid one.

It isn't ren'py that's the issue. It it downloading the files from a 3rd party that is the issue. That's what the itch app says when i try to install it, and that the 3rd party site is incompatible.

Awesome. I'll have to search it up. Thanks.

The problem is installing it. The itch app won't install any games from Mega, as it's a non-compatible 3rd party. So I can't even get it installed to even throw the file into gaming mode as a non-Steam game.

Understandable. That's all I can ask for - is looking into it when/if you're ever able to. Thank you. When downloading the itch app on the Steam Deck and downloading files off itch, it downloads perfectly fine. However, any files via mega, web browser, or any other 3rd party links are not compatible.

Understandable. I know there's loads and loads of text to look over when it comes to these games.

At the end I couldn't remember what it was that bothered me, but I'll keep note of that option when I continue.

You're very welcome. I think something like that would be really helpful.

That makes sense. What about having separate tabs inside of the gallery  itself, instead of the main menu?

I definitely did. The games potential is massive. excited for the completion of it.

Oh, is it? Nice. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for that.

Awesome. No worries. I'll just have to wait and see, and hope for the best. Thanks.

Gotcha. So the 'playable' title for now. Most of those play pretty well. Some play even better than some verified games. Good to know. Thanks.

7/10 so far, I'd say. The English translation is bearable(which is more than I can say about some games I've played), but definitely needs a touch up. The artwork is pretty decent. There's something annoying about the page transitions, like unnecessary pages or how they transition... I can't quite put my finger on it. A way to know, like an icon or something, that you're on a portrait/poster picture the you can scroll on would be a nice addition. I like the aspect of the replay gallery and the songs with the option to turn the notification off. I think it would be better if there was a normal photo gallery and then a bonus photo gallery for the "secrets" found and such. A 'hide text' button is always a great feature to add. The idea of the plot regarding telling your story is intriguing. Kinda excited to see where that goes. The tutorials kinda seem like common sense, but would prob be really beneficial for someone playing their first VN. Although, I think some may need moved or re-implemented later in the game, i.e., the 18+ item tutorial since right now you don't even get close to that. Definitely has potential, though.

Out of curiosity... If you sleep with Natalie a 2nd time after using the potion, and continue on that path, do you get to go on the vacation?

For myself(being on the Steam Deck), I had to go into the games save folder and copy the save from the 1-14 over to the 1-3 empty game saves folder. I had 2 specific saves from the end of ch 14 that i copied over. Then just booted up the ch 1-3, and those save files were there to load and continue from. This should also be easily doable on Android, you just have to find the games folder/files.

Oh, perfect. No worries, I'll just have to wait a bit, but I'm happy to hear it's in the works. Besides Steam itself, will it be verified/playable on the Steam Deck, too?

Oh, I didn't know this game is on Steam. It's verified for the Steam Deck? Well, I suppose I'll look into that myself shortly. Thanks for that information.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of linux and mac files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of linux and mac files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of non-3rd party files in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of a non-3rd party file in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

Any chance of a non-3rd party file in the works? This game looks like it'd be good, but I want it on my Steam Deck.

I really don't want to sound rude, but any chance of a proofreading/rescript on the text? I imagine English isn't your first language, which is perfectly fine - no judgement here. However, I've just made it passed the intro and photoshoot and.... I can't continue. It's literally giving me a headache. So just wanted to ask, so it will be easier for me to play in the future if the grammar and English get fixed. Your English in your replies to comments seems great, so what happened there, if you don't mind me asking? It seems like it will be a great game once I can understand it. The artwork looks fabulous. Thanks in advance.

P.S. I also commented a few weeks ago about being willing to help in this aspect. I just played it for the first time today, though.

I am... Lol. I tried switching it up, though, like, "let's do some new drugsssss!" and such. Lol.  The first time was for me, the others I tried getting what I thought were responsible Ishani answers. Lol. I actually prob tried that test like 7 times. 

Thanks for the replies, too.  This game is one of my top fave's so far. 10/10 just for the humor alone. I've laughed out loud countless times. Excited for Pandora's entrance, too.

Lol. I'm a completionist, so it was something I noticed.

Ohhh. That's good to know. I'll make use of that in the next update. 

Yeah, I got Alina, so I saved and reloaded to try again, got Zara, then Elsie, and then gave up. Lol. Too much time.

One additional thing I thought of is the scene gallery. After the update the first 3 pages, basically, are missing up until I loaded and continued after updating. I'm assuming that's probably another folder transfer I need to do, though. Just remembered this, so haven't checked, yet.

Out of curiosity, is there an actual way to get Ishani in the personality/compatibility test she gives? If so, does it cause anything special to occur?

So it works fine in Game Mode now. One thing I've noticed is my saves while in the laptop are iffy. For example, I'll save after having all my conversations and before I do the puzzles, but if I load that save, half to all of those conversations haven't been messaged, yet I'll still have the photos from them. I don't even know if I'm supposed to be able to save while in the laptop, but the start button on the Steam Deck brings it up.  

(*BUG*) I also noticed Gigi's bhole pic wouldn't stay in the photo album until I went into the messages with her 2(I think) days later.

Besides these issues, Days 1-17 have been phenomenal. This game makes me laugh so much. I love it. Besides choosing between the sisters, lol. Can't wait for the next update.

I think I just fixed my issue. The saved files were in a folder listed as 'StrandedInSpace-1.75-pc/'. The update created a new base folder listed as 'StrandedInSpace-1.81-pc/'. So I copied over my save files, loaded the game, and saw my saves. Yay. I then removed the old game file from Steam, and added the new one, and it's opening from my new protonGE 8.6 and my saves are there(I previously removed 8.4 and installed 8.6 when troubleshooting). Now to test if it works in Game Mode. Will inform of results.

I've been playing this game on my Steam Deck inside Steam game mode using proton  GE 8.4 and all was going well. I got to the point of Nemy pm'ing me on the laptop about kissing me a night or two before and feeling bad about cheating on her husband. After the conversation ended, I would get an error message/page, and not the typical rollback page; an actual error page of everything not loading. I would have to forceclose the game and reload my save. Did this about 4 times, but couldn't get passed the conversation/error page(I assume it would be a transition into talking with Paige). Then I tried changing the proton version a bunch, wouldn't load the game. Finally I went to desktop mode and got onto  my itch app. It showed there was an update from a week ago. So I thought I'd update it and hopefully that would help. Nope. I went into game mode after the update and the game wouldn't load at all, even with the original setting of protonGE 8.4. The game opens fine in desktop mode, but I have 0 of my saves. This would be an okay alternative - as inconvenient as it is -, but I don't have my saved files... Any one else come across this issue, or might know of a fix? I really loved this game, but I don't want to start over. Any help is greatly appreciated.