@HornHeadFan Blargh… I was already upset at being limited to SIX archetypes, and now it’s going to be even worse…
They better be balanced, at least! >.<
@OtherGrimm, I know you were already frustrated. I promise to make them balanced. It will be MUCH MUCH easier to balance 3 rather than 6.
And I can focus more on Bruisers being total badasses in melee, Stingers being evasive and deadly at range, and Tacticians being schemers who are well prepared for most situations and able to improvise when needed.
So What exactly are u planning on doing now with the changes? Are u going to finish up chapter 5? Also what are the romances going to be again??
@StarWarsMaster, yes I have a lot more writing to do. Lots and lots more. The beta will be the next update. It will probably be 4-6 weeks and about 40k words away. I’ll start a new thread at that point and ask for emails because I’d rather not post my pretty much finished story on a public forum. All you guys will have access of course via email.
Awesome. I’ll read through the new update soon! Can’t wait for the beta, and keep up the good work HornHead.
I’m happy that Stunner is back as a RO!!! Thank you, hope he stays until the full game!
Oh last time I played, I noticed that for the detective the choices for outstanding achievement were for boxing or chess.
Behold: Chess boxing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_boxing
I thought that would be a cool thing to add into the game.Do you think you could include an option for a grey costume? I’d really like to dress up in that detective outfit and be the Grey Ghost from Batman: The Animated Series. Then I could pick the 34-year old option and imagine that my character sounds like Adam West.
That looks like an awesome sport! Might be a bit hard to focus if you just got hit in the face though
So when can we start sending emails to beta test? Also keep up the awesome work!!
Okay! I’m ready to crack my knuckles and crank out some words today! At least 2,000, I say before my wife takes over the computer tonight to click click click and score us some prime FastPasses for our upcoming Disney trip.
@Leingod, admittedly those are broad strokes and character archtypes, but yes I pretty much agree with you on all of them. I do try to give the standard archtype a twist though. For example, Stunner really does want to prevent anyone from getting killed “on his watch.” He feels responsible for everyone’s safety, so hopefully by the end of the story the reader sees that he’s not just the stereotypical meathead jock.
@Leingod and @OtherGrimm, I love love love the idea of Hijinx having the power of limited (verrrry limited) sound control/generation allowing her to create weird/distracting noises. So when you push/kick/charge at her and she flies to the ground, you’d hear a big “Boink!” or something like that. I am totally doing that!
@OtherGrimm, I’m not sure about the ‘bug.’ It was probably just inartful coding on my part. I wanted to give a reader the option to “turn off” romantic choices, but I agree with you about maybe giving the reader a chance to reconsider. I’ll figure out a way to do that.
@Saracenar, yes I moved some content around when I did the update but the Rain and Shine scene will definitely be in the Beta. Actually I have a lot already written for the Beta, including the Rain/Shine scene, the lunchroom scene with the cliqueish groups, some dates/social scenes with most of the characters, etc.
Still to write:
- Another round of study group scenes (you’ll be able to change groups from what you picked the first time)
- The different ‘group’ outings, including the press conference if you’re in Tress’s “don’t get involved” group, the bar fight if you’re in Crook’s “investigate” group, and a scene at an elementary school if you’re in Uni’s “we might as well just get out and meet the townfolk” group.
- The finals including another round of grades and another possible equipment upgrade,
- The climactic battle scene
- Resolution/end of semester wrap up
@StarWarsMaster, it will be at least a month. I stress the words “at least.” If I can get it ready to be posted by Labor Day, I will be thrilled!
+1 Def looking forward to more. ‘UnicornFishGirl’ still makes me laugh, and I can’t wait for the story to progress and more characters being fleshed out.
Stunner’s scene where he wanted to make sure none of his friends got hurt surprised me, and I liked the character much more afterwards. I can’t wait to see more of Stoic, either, because quite frankly the Breaking Things class must be boring as heck for her with that power set. Wanna see how she’s adjusting, especially being the strongest one there by far. (But that complacency miiight just come back to bite her.)
I just feel for Wombat, even when I’m stealing his secret. He’s just such an awkward individual, I hope he gets a moment to shine and doesn’t get kicked out due to my actions. =(
@HornHeadFan I meant ‘bug’ as something that wasn’t intended to be possible, which sounds like it’s the case. It’s not a HUGE deal, so you don’t necessarily need to change it - I had just really liked that nothing seemed to be locked out based on that choice before the update.
I’m glad I could come up with both a name and a power for clown-girl that you enjoy! 
@ Brian
Wombat makes me laugh, Besides Crook And DG everyone hates me. And im okay with that. Wombat will live, He reminds me of Neville, and Is this your favorite spot on the citadel?
@HornHeadFan Oh, I know they all subvert or twist their archetype a bit, I’m just saying that’s how I imagine their appearances. I especially like that Stunner, while a bit of an asshole on more than one occasion, is still someone I can genuinely see wanting to be a real hero and who isn’t just the one-dimensional jerk jock. He’s someone I can honestly see having a pretty good character arc if events play out a certain way.
Dg is my favorite character so far.
I’m really enjoying this so far. I can’t decide a favourite character; Stunner has pleasantly surprised me though. My MC is being such a flirt.
@Deathwriter, that’s interesting to compare Wombat with Neville Longbottom. Although I think it’s a bit clique for the “loser to grow up and surpass everyone and save the day!”, I do think it’s interesting for someone to grow, mature, evolve and eventually pull their own weight. Hopefully Wombat will survive long enough for that to happen.
@Leingod and @ErinRosado, I’m pleased you enjoyed the Stunner scene. I didn’t want him presented as a total asshole with no redeeming values. We all know that certain folks, like teachers, police officers, big brothers and sisters, and even parents can appear to be jerks in certain situations, but upon reflection you frequently understand they had valid reasons, i.e. they were worried about things not even on your radar at the time.
I can’t wait for the beta the full and complete game sighs Man this was the first game I have ever played on here. Keep up the amazing work!!
Im still wanna fight stunner