I have no words…
This is absolutely amazing, a work of a art. And the cliffhanger with Nick, I could hear my heart breaking in two (ಥ﹏ಥ)
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why is this more sad. i expected lowkey fite the emo vibes but now there’s real people bad bad sad sad drama.
gasp.
But, real talk;
A lot of people seem to have this fascination with making morally grey characters and anti-heroes, but struggle to put that concept to other characters that surround the main character, or think a ‘good character’ is not allowed to have flaws whatsoever, otherwise they’ll be vilified and blegh (but everyone insists on redeeming the most terrible bad guys when they choose not to kick a puppy or something), so I just want to say THANK YOU FOR MAKING CHARACTERS WITH FLAWS.
This drama here where people are good people and still have issues and you can have believable reactions to it is the lovely thoughtful content I signed up for, yes yes, I did, indeedy.
Give me more greek plays pls, is this going to be some allegory like ‘oh ho you think I am so unique, but look, the plot was really all Commedia dell’Arte the whole time ohohohoh’.
i mean i’d still be into it either way but i digress
THANK YOU!
KEEP GOING!
IT’S FABULOUS!
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Er, headache like “oh my gosh, why are there so many typos and issues?” Because if so, please point them out! This update was written in a one-week blitz due to me trying to release on September 9 (most birthdays today statistically), so there’s a lot of issues that I honestly wince at in it. Unless I’m misunderstanding! (But seriously, criticize away so I can fix stuff.)
Thank you so much! I’m personally too flawed to relate to (or create) perfect characters. Humans are messy and complicated, and it’s what makes them so wonderful and fun to write about.
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I’d say it’s 50% misunderstood, purely because the crockpot probably just gave me selective trauma and I’d never be able to look at mine the same again. I haven’t noticed any mistakes yet, most likely because I wasn’t looking for them since this was shock value first before anything else.
I’d of course be looking out for anything that seems awkward without a doubt. I don’t think I have a choice anymore with how invested I am.
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Omgggggg I checked the stats at the end and broke, I am broken.
I am so invested in everything!
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D: you are giving me a heart attack !!! Nick 
… that cliffhanger is killing me
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Jo, I say this with the utmost respect:
FUCK YOU.
It does make sense why that needs to happen TEMPORARILY for the plot to move forward though.
And tangentially, consider a heads up about the thing that happens? A terrorist attack on a tall building with potential casualties in early September might upset anyone who was personally affected by 9/11. I wasn’t, but it still made me go OOF before I even got to being sad about the actual plot implications. That might be overreacting because we’re close to the anniversary? Just a thought.
I enjoyed lunch with my dad, am super against sketchy tech in my mom’s brain, and I’m even more smitten with Gray.
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Really enjoyed the demo. Very interesting concept especially since you aren’t unpowered, you are like super vulnerable, its kinda a unique take on superhero things. All the characters are interesting and really setting up a rough time for the MC and I feel for them. I will certainly be following this!
With that said… AH! I DIDN’T SEE THAT ENDING COMING! AAAAHHHHH!!! I am heartbroken! The poor Crock-pot! Although in reality, wow, oof, losing the brother hurts!
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I’m author PLEASE my heart after this update is CRUSHED when Nick calls and just his presence alone helps Button through their panic attack I was already crying and then THAT and of course I had to choose the guilt option for maximum pain all the options to have Button just be absolutely guilt ridden and terrified of their parents despite how much they love their child aaargh you’re killing me 
(but also I love it thank you so much for all this pain)
I’m (desperately) looking forward to the next update obviously
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OMG HE WAS ONLY THERE TO CHECK ON US I’M EVEN MORE UPSET NOW
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I was 100% sure everything was fine until my self-preservation decided to dive out the window causing me to check stats.
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I just had an extremely horrible, no good thought. Did WE plant the explosive device or let the villain inside during the time we lost “in the bathroom”?!!?!
That literally makes me feel ill. I think I’m going to get a beer and play Animal Crossing and try and exorcise that thought.
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noooooo OMG I would love and hate that! Make a morbid Button lose any hope in life, a confident Button crushed and never able to trust themselves again, and a humorous Button lose their joy.
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Oh jeez, please don’t do this to Nick
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cocks gun
HOWDAREYOUTRYTOKILLTHESECONDBESTBIGBROONTHISFKNPLANET
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I can safely say my Button would be having a panic attack at the end of chapter 3.
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My button at the end of chapter 3/beginning of chapter 4:
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He didn’t make it, did he?
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Is there a discord for this? Love to join
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I wish I skipped this update.
Ah well, what’s done is done. Now time to wither in agony, anxiety and angst.
Our save files are acting…weirdly, to say the least. They are resetting each time the demo is updated. And while I don’t mind speed-running the demo to get to my previous checkpoint, I think it’s going to be a bit difficult and time-consuming when the demo will have more chapters. Maybe it has got something to do with the save slots? Just thought I would let you know.
Overall, excellent job.
He made it, don’t worry. Both Gray and him are still alive. Probably.
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