Voltaic | See Post #311

Not sure this is your problem, but did you make sure to put the *sm_init command after all of your *create commands? That’s what caused my unable to *sm_save before *sm_init error.

Right before meeting Carlton I got a game-stopping error:
9 line 907: invalid @{} at letter 34; 'g +1' is equal to 4 but there are only 3 options

I did really like the revisions in the part I was able to read, particularly the revised scene with Adrian mentioning Sabrina’s home life.

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I’ll definitely look at this, I think this might be the error. I put it at the very top above all my create commands, which would explain why it didn’t work lmfao.

That was a workaround for the quicktest, I’ll fix that right quick.

And just like that, those issues are fixed (saving included)! If there’s anything else, please let me know.

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Not really an issue, but I really like the portraits and description of the MC and the other character :+1:

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I meant, choosing “eh, he/she’s okay”/“he’s my friend and that’ll never change” type of answers to the initial “what do you think about him/her” won’t keep you from pursuing romance with said character later on?

ooh update. thanks

Correct! You will never get locked out of a romance even if you say you don’t like someone. You may run into difficulties later if you’re initially rude to them and then try to pursue them as they won’t be as receptive, but you can still try. :slight_smile:

I feel like you missed an opportunity for Madison to make a snide remark about Sabrina when she asks for gender and we all are answering “male” “female” robotically. :stuck_out_tongue:

Other than that I liked all the character interactions and the premise of story kind of reminds me of Maniac from Netflix.

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I keep getting a 404 error just before the party’s about to start. Is that a problem on my end?

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I hadn’t thought of that… :thinking:

I haven’t seen the show! I might need to look into it to see what you mean. :slight_smile:

Nope, that’s just the end of the demo. :slight_smile:

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Hi! This is cool! The characters have an indie teen vibe (sorta like Night in the Woods) which imo is always a good vibe to have.

Sabrina calling the MC cute when he confesses having a crush on Adrian is in itself very cute. I hereby adopt Sabrina.

I didn’t find any mistakes except here, just a small typo.

Summary

Good luck with everything!

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Hey y’all! It’s been a little over a month since the last update, so I just wanted to fill everyone in on what’s been happening in the meantime.

I’m three weeks out from graduation, which means I’m about to become an adult-adult soon! I’ve been feverishly searching for a job, so that’s taken away a lot of writing time from me. I’ve also been looking at getting a diagnosis for ADHD, which has been a major process through my university. That being said, I’ve still been writing and I am almost done with the first section of Chapter 2.

A cute little preview of an Adrian/MC interaction

I’ve also been considering setting up a Patreon. This is where I’d like to get your feedback! Would you be willing to support me on Patreon, and what rewards would you like to get? I was thinking small previews, large previews, contributor credit in the final game, and early access to unfinished chapter drafts (like, I finish a section and you get to play it before the full chapter is released to the public). I’m open to other ideas (including other artist support sites), and I’ve made some convenient polls if you’d prefer to give your opinions that way. Please feel free to leave full comments as well.

Would you be willing to support me on Patreon?

  • Yes
  • No

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About how much would you be willing to contribute monthly?

  • $1/month
  • $5/month
  • $10/month
  • $20/month
  • Over $20/month
  • Preferred amount not listed

0 voters

What rewards would you want for your contributions?

  • Weekly small previews (interactions, moments, dialogue snippets etc.) [Similar to Adrian/MC preview above]
  • Monthly large previews (full choice(s), differences between paths, etc.)
  • Contributor credit on final product
  • Early access to unfinished chapters
  • Different reward (explain in comment)

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Adrian is cute. :hugs:

Just to note, I understand that there can be limitations with using Patreon for CS games. The subject was discussed here, and as far as I can tell, you’re not allowed to offer paid access to anything directly involving CS but can offer access to other things. As my knowledge is third-hand, you should probably check exactly what you can and can’t do with CoG staff first. Good luck! :smile:

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Love this wip already. Keep up the good work! Cant wait for the next update(^ω^)

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Thank you!

Yay!!!
I am already supporting two patreons. One sends regular updates and special gifts so you feel appreciation aaaaand one does not…even though they have way less support. I still believe in both, but yeah. I am starting to get soured by Patreon. I TOTALLY want yall to get paid…maybe its a hard sell when tons of WIPS dont get finished. Or take years and years to get finished.m? I dunno i am babbling. I still dig your story and believe in you!

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I fully understand that. That’s why I want to keep the perks to story-related or project-related things I know I can deliver, like previews and early access. They’ll keep me motivated to write so that I can deliver content on a deadline.

When you say “sends special gifts,” what do you mean?

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I think I got a sketch of my fav RO at one point…but really the real clincher is the weekly extra writings about ROs. (Its WAYHAVEN…the Wayhaven Chronicles Patreon is worth every damned dime)

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Chapter 2 of Voltaic is officially available to Early Access Patrons! If you’re looking to play earlier than everyone else, make sure to sign up now! At 3 p.m. EST today, I am running a special offer: anyone who joins the Ruby ($5) and Amethyst ($10) tiers by 12 p.m. on June 8th will also receive one-time access to this chapter!

When providing feedback on the new chapter, please ensure to leave it on the Patreon post and not on this forum topic. Any posts spoiling Chapter 2 before it becomes public will be flagged.

If you’re not looking for early access, fear not! Chapter 2 will hit the public demo on June 15th!

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I love the artwork and story with it

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Thank you very much! :grin:

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