I guess the bi-monthly updates has been moved a bit cause the last one was a tad late... but we've had two updates last time, so it's all good, right?

This devlog is also a tad irregular, but we'll get to that later- 

Quick Rewards Update

First of all, let me just mention that the Early Bird Discount tier are all out! Both here on Itchio and Ko-Fi. Thanks for the support😭

I've adjusted the numbers accordingly with those who haven't sent in a form yet, so if you haven't, don't worry, you've been accounted for... but please don't forget to send in your contact form later. If you have trouble accessing your form, just e-mail me at antares000025@gmail.com and I'll send you the details.

Additionally, as I've mentioned in the last update, the files for the version 1.5 have been uploaded for early access. If you'd like to avail it, make sure to claim it through the front page!

PGDX EXPO

You may have seen it on my socials or on the PrinHero devlog, but if you haven't... yes, I'll be attending this year's Philippine Game Development Expo this coming July 26-28! The booth will mainly feature The Princess of the Tower Wants a Hero, but we'll also be showcasing Thorn for the Villain.

Merch will be available for sale, and there will also be a playable special extended demo (version 1.4) at the site which is shorter than the beta access (version 1.5), but longer than the public access demo (version 1.2) that's currently downloadable here.

In addition, we'll also be extending the Itchio donation campaign at the event.

So do drop by if you're attending 🚚💨

Progress Report

Some people have noticed it, so this is quite late, but yes, I've updated the public demo to version 1.2. This version does not contain any new story content, but it has some writing fixes and visual updates (including NVL mode) which are also present in version 1.5. Speaking of-

Okay, so I've released the version 1.5 update for early beta rewardees last time; this update (ver 1.5) is up until chapter  5 of the common route.

While the coding and writing of that chapter is mostly complete, most of the BGs are still placeholders- the final artwork will be added last after I've completed most of the whole game's writing. ALSO, there are scenarios from chapter 4 onwards that are meant to be voiced, but have not been added just yet. Voice acting will be implemented after I reach a certain point in the story of each romance route.

Currently, I'm at chapter 6, which should be a chapter or two away from completing the common route, and then I'll finally be able to begin the romance routes! Admittedly, development has slowed down, but it should pick up again once the expo ends. 

I know that the common route has been going for so long, but I've tried to make sure that both LIs get some 'moments' with our MC while still in common route. Honestly, there are a lot of parts that I'm so excited to work on🤭 

CH6 is also where choices that affect whose route you'll end up in will start appearing, so you can just save from here if you'd like, just so you don't have to repeat the whole common route (unless you want to). 

Oh, but then, what about all previous chapters? Does that mean all your choices there have been for nothing? -Not at all! And so from here, let's transition to the Dev Corner!

Dev Corner

In earlier chapters, your focus is survival against the game 'checkpoints'. Your choices also somewhat affect how the MC interacts with the characters around her, which I've already mentioned about this previous Dev Corner.

The early common route is an introduction to the characters and the world, and of course, I don't expect players to immediately know which route they would like to take... that's why I decided to place the romance options in the latter part of the common route- so that by then, players hopefully have a better idea on who they'd like to play first without getting screwed by choices that they've made earlier on. Sure, your MC could have expressed interest in the Count early in the game, but she (you) could still change your mind later, no?

...Also, yes, this means that you might be able to see some cute or romantic moments from CH6 onwards~

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We may have the villain, but they have the villainess✨

Our friends over at Best Laid Plans Productions, Inc. are currently running a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming game, Save the Villainess.

In this romantic dark-comedy murder-mystery game, you guide a villainess who cannot remember what story she is trapped in... or who is trying to kill her. Can you find clues, seduce potential enemies, fight off fiends, and calm angry furniture while solving the mystery of this world?

Save the Villainess has a two to three hour demo that is now available for you to try on its Kickstarter page. In the demo, you can meet up to four different suspects and love interests, including a Crown Prince, a Duke of the North, a Childhood Friend, and a Servant. 

The full game will include even more love interests, including a mysterious woman… If you enjoy the demo, the Kickstarter campaign will help the developers fund even more beautiful art (including new character models, outfits, and CGIs) as well as further mysteries, puzzles, and animations.

Teresa: "Psst- hey, maybe use the experience in saving the villainess to save me too?!"

Next Update

Next update post should be around August or September?

As I've mentioned before, I won't be running a Kickstarter for this project, but if you'd like to support this game, you can donate here!

For the list of perks, you may refer here under "Q: Do I get anything for donating?".

Well, that's it for now. Hope to see you next time!