The alpha is written

Hi everyone!

I've now written every scene a player can encounter in the alpha! It feels so good to have that done. I am that much closer to a public release. I typed my fingertips to the nubs to get those scenes worked out.

China at the Grounds

China's scene at the Grounds is one of my favorites so far. I want players to experience a first blush of like in this scene. I want them to see China trying her best to relax, and how much effort she puts into it. The player should be curious about who China is underneath the RA.

Kenji learns how to say Monet

I was trying to think of something simple, cute, and endearing that Kenji could learn about art. How to say Monet just seemed natural. The calm serenity of Water Lilies is what made me pick it. That, and the fact that you have to look down at the water to look up at the sky. The stillness fits with how I envision the part of himself that Kenji tends to shy away from.

An art museum date? Tokimemo did it first. See Oda Mari treat me badly on Second Button.

So when's the alpha?

I'm afraid of this question! I don't want to announce the alpha too early when the game is still... so far away.

In the alpha, you'll be able to play through one semester of Mistflower Crossing. Two of the twelve cast members will be available for you to interact with! Raise friendship levels from Acquaintance to Friend.

The rest of the week

I've met some amazing developers on Bluesky this week. I'm slowly making connections with other people who are also creating.

The gameplay video was fun to make! It's coming next week! I realized I still have some systems to smooth out, but being on camera isn't so bad.

Sakura is a favorite character of mine. I love her dichotomy and the fact that she thinks both sides of her are too much for people.

Watch Sakura's short on YouTube

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