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Father’s Day: Beta 1.5

It’s finally here! I wanted to wait until tomorrow but I just can’t wait!

This update isn’t as drastic as the last one, but there are still a lot new elements added!

As always, the current version of the game is available here: https://mad-j-j.itch.io/fathers-day

See under the cut for the details of the update!

A bullet point of all the new additions can be found at the end of the post.

The way I’m making progress currently is to try to make it possible for the player to follow the Father’s path all the way to the end of the game. As I’m progressing with the objectives, new places, characters, actions etc. need to be added. The first objective on the Father’s path is thus solvable (it’s an easy one), and I’ve started preparing the second one, which is much more complex.

For now, all that can be seen in relation to this second objective is the kennels, as they can be used as one of several ways to progress towards the goal (namely, Eddard Stark).

The first objective in and of itself simply consist of talking to characters (although you’ll be able to also skip it and go right to the second objective if you already know what you are doing). For that purpose, I took the opportunity to add Sandor Clegane. Not every character can give you the answer you’re looking for, but Sandor will. He was more complex than one would assume, because contrary to Ser Arys, he will not simply accompany Sansa back to her room if she’s without her guards. He can be argued with, which creates several possible outcomes, and boy was it a hurdle to implement correctly.

Another character than can help you with the first objective on the Father’s Path is Fara. However, to speak to her you have to restart the day.

Speaking of restarting the day, suicide is now an option. Now, that is not a definite death because the day will keep on resetting no matter what happens as long as Ned Stark isn’t saved. In addition, suicide is not a good idea (unless you are aiming for the fastest game over possible), because it lowers the Sanity meter by half. It is in keeping with the “Groundhog Day” principle, but I’m still hesitant to keep it in - it is a serious topic which I may not be the best equipped to deal with.

Since there is a way to lower dramatically the Sanity meter, there are also ways to raise it. I mentionned praying in the last update (it’s been fixed to be only available once a day), but there is also the option to play with puppies in the kennels. It’s not as effective as it only raises the Sanity by ten points though. I might adjust the numbers later on.

And that’s it for this update! I’ll post the next updates goal soon!

Recap:

Bugs:

Fixed a handful of bugs (but there are probably still a handful of them, if you find one please notify me!)

Paths

Father's Path

The first objective on the Father's Path is now solvable

The second objective on the Father's Path is now accessible (but not solvable)

Characters

Added Sandor Clegane's character

Includes reactions if Sansa isn't accompanied by her guards

Includes reactions if Sansa keeps walking in the same corridor several times

One general question available

One line of query linked to the Father's Path available

Added to Fara's dialogs

One line of query linked to the Father's Path available

Places

Kennels

Added new interactions that have new consequences

Sansa can now play with pups - which is cute, but has also the advantage of raising her Sanity by 10 points (available once a day)

Sansa can open the pens of the adult dogs which results in a distraction making it possible to

Escape the guards that might still follow her

Distract the guard stopping her from getting in the Outer Yard. (not available as of now but will be added in the near future)

Suicide is now an option to finish the day quicker (death is not permanent in the game)

Suicide takes 50 points off the Sanity Meter, use with caution

Added suicide through jumping off Maegor's Holdast's drawbridge

Added suicide through jumping off Sansa's Room window

#tw: suicide mention #mad j-j's father's day

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