That issue was fixed in version 2.9. For people still playing the free versions, you can find a workaround for this issue (sorta) by reading the "Known Bugs" section in the Version 2.8 Changelogs up above. I hope this helps!
Known Issues:
- Skill books may trigger an error message after earning a new skill. Rolling back and the error screen should correct the problem.
Update from The Cucumber posted on Discord this morning:
I've still got a pretty long list of things that need to be finished and/or integrated into the game, but I'm now in the process of checking things off of my list.
The next release will include Dungeon quests and expanded story content. It is taking a while. Right now, he's estimating another 6 weeks before the next update. We're discussing things to do that might make the wait easier to tolerate.
It looks like the Android Operating System isn't liking v.2.8 or v.2.9.3. The developer is aware of these problems and is trying to fix it. If you encounter problems, please come into our Discord Server and drop The Cucumber a line. He might be able to help you get around the problem. And/Or, you might have an Android problem he doesn't know about yet, and he needs that information to try to make v.3 (next release) work properly for everyone.
Not yet, and there probably won't be for several more months, at least. However, our Discord Server has very active members who know the game inside and out, as well as the Developer himself. If you post questions there, I'm sure you'll get a response within a few hours or one day, at most.
We're sorry to hear that this game doesn't meet your preferences. And we certainly understand that this type of gameplay is not for everyone. Cucumber is constantly looking for ways to improve the experience for the players, but he knows this will never be a game that is loved by everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to give it a try. And thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and opinions. I hope you succeed in finding other games that you will enjoy.
I don't want us to look non-responsive, so I'm putting this comment here. Thanks for joining our Discord and asking your question there. We're always happy to see a new face in our Server.
Looks like we have a lot of new comments and questions from this update. As always, if you have any questions or want to read what Cucumber has planned for the next Game Update, our Discord Channel is the place to be.
In version 2.9.3, a lot of new interactions (with and without Liam) have been added in between Marla and Lani that enhance the friendship/relationship between the two. Though, of course, only you will know whether or not you can come to like Marla.
I think that clipping has been reported before, but I'll bring his attention to it again.
The art style was influenced by a mix of 1990s and early 2000s anime art styles plus Disney's Rapunzel. (Not for yucky reasons. He just thinks Disney does a good job on their character art.)
Basically, adding music requires different coding methods than what Cucumber has learned so far. He is self taught. And he hasn't taught himself how to put that into his game yet.
That said, he's hoping to add music some time in the next 12 months, and we have already bought some music that might work. Yay for Humble Bundles, am I right? =)
Version 2.9 has been released to the $10 and above Patrons on Patreon. Next week, 2.9.1 will be available to $5 patrons. And a few days after that, 2.9.1 will be made available on Itch for $2.00.
Please note that there are some issues in version 2.9 that the Cucumber will be patching (thus 2.9.1) before releasing to anyone other than the $10 patrons.
Oh wow. He hasn't added a DevLog to Itch in over a year, huh? I'll nag him about it on Monday. It should be a simple Copy and Paste compilation from his Patreon posts.
Cucumber was only a day or two away from testing out the upcoming game update before the kids' school closed for Winter Break about 2 weeks ago. Our boys go back to school starting Monday, and Cucumber will be able to start developing again.
As always, if you have any questions or want to read what Cucumber has planned for the next Game Update, our Discord Channel is the place to be.
Example of information that you get to have just by joining our Discord. The Cucumber gives lots of informal updates like this in Discord pretty regularly.
He plans to host the files on Itch...eventually. But it's a low priority for him right now. I'll try bringing it up with him again after the next release.
We have several people in our Discord Server that could help answer this question for you. In fact, there was a discussion about the Cat Person title just last week, I believe. I encourage you to join us there. That said, this is obviously a common question. I'll ask Cucumber to come respond.
No Wiki, unfortunately. I've brought up a Wiki with The Cucumber a number of times, but his point of view is that he should spend his time working on the game instead. But, as Crinisen said, we have a very active Discord Server.
Option Four: Come chat on our Discord channel. We have a lot of long-time players who know the best way to do just about anything in the game, and The Cucumber is generous in giving tips to such questions himself pretty regularly.
Update from the Developer's Wife: As many of you know, our family lives in Texas. Like most our fellow Texans, we were negatively impacted by the massive ice and snow storm that rolled through our state and knocked out our electricity grids and water lines. Our family was lucky to suffer only minor damage to our home (we lost a tree, but nothing else.) We were able to take our kids and pets all to a hotel where we stayed for a week. And the week before that was filled with festivities fory birthday and our wedding anniversary. So, yeah, he was not able to work on the game these past two weeks.
That said, we fully expect him to be able to resume working on it tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone else impacted by this crazy storm was able to stay safe. Much love from our family to all of you!
It is intended and not currently planned to be changed. His exact words are, "Yeah, you can do it, but it's not very much money. If someone wants to make infinite money that way, go for it."
