First thing’s first; NEW DEMO UPDATE! About 17.5k Words in the scene and 10k words for extra scenes, so 27.5k words in total.
So, due to school starting soon, I won’t have nearly as much time to work on the book as I have been. It’s been very slow, but I try to put out updates as often as I can. Ideally, I wanted to put Kris/Kristina’s out at the same time as Sarah/Samuel’s, but I didn’t want to potentially wait a full like, 7-8 months without an update. However, Kris/Kristina fans, fear not, I am working hard to make this scene just as good as all the others have been in this chapter, and Sarah/Samuel’s scene has an extras scene that you will very much appreciate.
Speaking of that, there were supposed to be three extra scenes, however I didn’t feel as though the last one I had thought of was as fleshed out as I would’ve liked. I have very high expectations in what I want these scenes to be like, and it just wasn’t there yet. I’m going to think on it some more, because it is a very wholesome/cute idea, and I would love to add it in at a later date. That being said, there are still two (fairly lengthy) extra scenes to unlock in Sarah/Samuel’s scene, so keep an eye out for those (one of them is unmissable as long as you pick their scene).
Thank you all so much for the continued support, and I very much look forward to hearing your feedback! It passed three quicktests in a row and 100 randomtests, so hopefully there’s no game breaking bugs.
What do you mean, “there’s more Sarah content out”? It isn’t even my birthday.
Good luck with school!
EDIT: She has a stuffed bunny! This is adorable! When can I propose to this woman?
EDIT 2: Oh, no, the bunny is sad. I’m sad now.
EDIT 3: You can’t get this past me just by changing the order of the words, you know? I’m fully aware that I just invited this woman to Netflick and chill at my apartment.
Oh no! My bunny is in pain! Agh, oh why you torture me so?! I just wish to give head pats and hugs of love and safety to Sarah after reading her extras and especially after Elizabeth came to give the funeral news. I very much enjoyed the update so far still giving it a few more playthroughs. typos so far…
Sorry for the late response, but would you mind telling me if you’re still having this problem? Also, anyone else who is having this problem feel free to tell me as well! I tested it myself and couldn’t replicate it in CSIDE, so anyone who is having the problem please tell me the choice path you chose before it happened. Much appreciated in advance for the help!
Gotcha, so it seems like I most likely forgot to insert the proper gender codes into the choices themselves in the train scene. I will remedy that as soon as I can today, or if that’s not the problem I will do a deeper dive. Thank you for the extended information!
Quick update here as I like to do one every 3-4 weeks to keep people informed. Kris/Kristina’s scene is coming along very nicely and is sitting at a solid 5.7k words in their intro scene before the questions section, which I am now up to. I have an absolutely heartwrenching extra scene planned for them and I cannot wait to write it and for people to see it!
Speaking of extra scenes, I’m actually wondering; out of the five extra scenes currently available, which one was everyone’s favorite so far?
Harper’s was definitely a home run. Especially the extra scene where Elizabeth comes to help out with the whole runaway husband fiasco. That just was a whole new level of feels.
Side note, glad to hear the scene for Kris is coming along well. And most certainly looking forward to that heartache scene
Such a nice wip, I liked the way to set the stats at the beginning and the overall tension with the rest of the team, since the situation is awkward at best, you really know how to get us in the skin of MC. I wasn’t expecting our family situation at all, but the extra drama is I’m head over heels with Lance (and Scarlett, me protecc the child)
I only got baby Scarlett’s but it melt my heart. The friendship between Lance and Hawks did a number on my feelings.
This is one of my favorite WIPS I’ve had the pleasure to read. I’m fascinated with the story and can’t wait to get to the meat and potatoes of the story. Elizabeth’s(male protag) is already gripping me into the story. Wish I could get better glimpses of the romance but that’ll come into the future. Good work!
@Gloomcat@Officer_Gallows Thank you guys so much for the kind words, it really means a lot and I’m glad you’re enjoying the story so far! Can’t wait to bring out chapter 3 to people, because… oh boy
Everyone, it’s done. The (mostly) full version of Chapter Two is now FINISHED. Kris/Kristina’s is DONE (for now until I go back and add more things to everyone’s routes because I hate myself). There is one extra scene added as well for Alvarez’s route. This brings the total AVERAGE word count per playthrough to just under 30,000 words for the first two chapters. In total there is probably 500k words written into the book (mainly because of the beefy way I code, but still).
Now, we move onto Chapter 3. What may be the most emotionally taxing chapter in the book. Everyone; strap in. Things are about to get feelsy.
Also, if there are any bugs, unfortunately they will have to wait to be fixed until after my classes tomorrow. But there shouldn’t be. I ran 50 randomtests. They all passed.
Sorry, yes! That’s because there’s a scene I’m planning on implimenting before final release where the team meets up to debrief about what they found from the interview/crime scene, so that particular scene isn’t added in yet.
A literal netflix and chill with the sensitive demisexual. You can watch really bad horror movies and analyze and make fun of them all night.
Edit: I have realized my post two hour editing, 1am mistake. I did say it was the full version and just caught on that the missing scene would also be part of chapter two. I have now fixed the post to reflect it. Being sick, stressed, anxious and tired makes a bad day of play for Violet’s brain.
I’m head over heels with Lance (and Scarlett, me protecc the child) 
