The Next update release information and New System

Greetings All! Another year, another update is on the way with the respective release date being 5/16!

Speaking of updates and progress, I'd like to fill everyone in on how content will become more frequent and available for those interested in the story. I've been researching many different models of how other solo creators release content trying to figure out the one that bests works for me and what those who enjoy the VN would get behind. My solution is to go with the traditional path of Patreon with a main focus on content and previews than just general support. 

While I know many people support creators for different reasons, I never wanted my VN to be stuck behind a paywall of any sort but over the past year, I received many recommendations that it would be beneficial to keep content flowing regularly. Make no mistake, the VN itself will now and always be free but unlike before, those who are invested will be given options more adherent to other VNs. I've worked on updates 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 over the past year. 

1.3 is in its final testing phase and with the new U.I implemented will be the public release.

In addition, 1.4's BGs, CG teaser, Character Sprites previews, and script of a scene will be on Patreon.  

Then at the end of the month on 5/31 or 6/1, and 1.4 will be public as 1.5's Patreon content will be available. 

This way I'm creating a sort of content funnel that people are generally use to and in some shape or form communicating progress. Regardless of the tier you are on Patreon, you will get some type of content as early access and when 1.6 is ready, the funnel will be pushed downward. That could be in two weeks or two months but if you wanna be at the head ship and see what's coming, you can. If not, at least you can be sure content is made and on its way since if it's on Patreon it will be public at some point. I'm thinking of doing community votes on what to make public if there is more than a month's waiting period between public updates so no one feels left out. Whatever the community votes to see early, that tiers rewards in Patreon will be advanced by one update to keep it fair. 

I have faith this should ease the many concerns I've received regarding if the VN's status. I understand waiting for content is something that effects people differently and it is my hope this system will satisfy as many as possible.  How long I will keep this system going is still up in the air, on paper it looks great but with all things, its how much the practical side performs that's the deciding factor.  For now, I will continue the system until the 1.0 portion of the VN is complete.  That's the next seven updates. This story is huge and I need to get it going if I wanna grow the world in other ways ASAP.  That's all for now, thank you for you continued patience and support.