Act 1 v0.1.0 Published
Finally, I have released the next update for Within the Branches.
It has a bug you can fix by downloading this file and placing it in img/pictures
Image Missing Fix
CHANGELOG:
===Act 1 0.1.0===
New content:
-12 New maps of varying sizes and complexities.
-New sex scene (Abby).
Changed content:
-Some dialogue in various places.
-Conversation with the red hair guy at the campfire outside the capital is now branching.
-Changed main font to default RPGM font. Using two different fonts was causing problems I couldn't figure out how to fix.
New mechanics:
-Date and time system, along with the introduction of the Fanoran year. 360 days, 10 months, 36 days per month. You're on the clock now, tick tock.
-Hunger, Thirst, Exhaustion. Surviving in a world where everyone hates you is something you need to work for.
-Journal system including mouse support! It's mostly to give you a record/hint of what to do next, and will act as a quest log moving into the future as the game becomes more open and exploratory. Expect some of the entries to be a bit on-the-nose. Sorry it's a bit ugly, I'm not sure how to code it to adjust entry placement based on entry size. Imo don't read it unless you're stuck or forgot what quests you have active. When a quest is complete all of its entries will be removed, maybe I'll add a completed quests section later.
-Completely reworked the text system to store the text externally, this makes a bunch of stuff easier, such as branching dialogue, and potential future translation. Probably gonna be some out of place or missing text, let me know if you find some please.
-Gallery of erotic memories is now independent of the book in the town hall upstairs, you'll receive an item to call it from anywhere late in the prologue. Possibly a lil buggy, let me know if it causes any problems.
Fixes:
-Prevented player from entering town hall after retrieving the camping kit (sequence break, caused a freeze).
-Properly fixed lighting issue in smithy.
-Several events will now save their location when reloading a save.
-Fixed issue with calculating Abigail's relationship to Kern in final scene of prologue.
-Fixed image remaining on screen during Abby date 2 if chosen certain dialogue options and story paths.
-Fixed some time of day inconsistencies during Abby's 2nd date down certain dialogue paths.
-Fixed some broken branches in the gallery scene for "Abigail's Comfort" when a certain switch wasn't active.
-Fixed a bug where you could get stuck in Abby's room after rejecting her.
-Some typos.
-Other minor stuff.
Notes:
-Critical bug found corrupting the value of Abigail's relationship to Kern in the final prologue scene. It's alright though because if you made an end of prologue save file it won't load now anyways. You'll have to load a save from before the final prologue scene.
-I've got two different systems of scene-displaying in the game right now. Large and small text boxes. I would appreciate feedback on which you prefer and why!
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Within the Branches
A game about religion, cults, and strange erotic things that squirm in the dark.
| Status | In development |
| Author | XimeKaya |
| Genre | Adventure, Role Playing |
| Tags | Adult, Atmospheric, Dark, Erotic, Fantasy, Horror, Indie, Romance, RPG Maker |
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Hmm, I can't see screenshot I've added to my previous post, so here is the text:
Failed to load
img/pictures/color_box_w_mvt.png
(sure, there is no such file in the game directory)
Also, unrelated question: is there any difference for any preparations being done or not before running from village with Dina? (hiding her dresses, laundry, book etc). I suppose there are some things I didn't found... but I somehow doubt the outcome will be different.
This happened because I called the image through non-traditional means, and the "remove unused files for deployment" function flagged it as being unused. You can download the file here: Imagefix Add it to the img/pictures folder I'll add a new version of the game that's fixed soon.
If you got to act 1, you did everything correctly. The only optional part is whether you take the bucket or not. I'm curious, did you get it all correct on the first try?
Hmm.. placing file didn't help, I'm still getting the same error, also placing some normal png file with the same name had no results either. I'll be trying the patched version, then,.
Considering your question, I did (through I played the game second time from the start with this update, but I didn't get to the Inquisitor visit before). It was probably a bit of luck and gamer's habit of looking/clicking everywhere - I found a "non-sanctioned" book in Ardina's room, and then I just run around the house. The only dead end I found was when I tried (for the sake of completion) to avoid kissing Dina in the cave. Also, I've rejected Abigail (it wouldn't be fair to poor girl, as I like Ardina more, so I didn't tried her routes (also, they seem to be basically incarnations of Stability and Change?)
P.s. Yess, the patch seems to be working, thanks!)
I uploaded the wrong file, I changed the encryption key and forgor. Shit my pants when I realized my mistake only to come back and find the file had been downloaded already, the link should have a working file in it now, but glad you got it working :) Your old saves should work btw, you can just move the save folder over.
(The cave scene you mentioned is supposed to game over, if that's what you meant by dead-end that's intended.)
Yeah, already did that, thanks again)
The storytelling is really good! However... The bugs again >_>
I've played through prologue fine, but at the start of act1 when trying to hit "Esc" or leaving the village, I'm getting an error, and then the game is stuck: