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Hi! Love your games, your writing style is really unique <3

I have to ask, will you continue your guide on the "a long weekend" endings? No matter what I do, I can't reach a good ending :(

Hi! Thank you, I really appreciate it ♥

I didn't think there was still demand on the guide, actually! Sure, I will work on it in the next few days.

In the meantime, maybe this could be helpful. Please, let me know if you manage to get the ending you want to achieve! ☺

The monthly early access update is here!

This update brings about 11,000 words, with the second part of the fifth day of the journey.

DevLog

BUG FIXES

Fixed an issue where the dialogue incorrectly stated that MC was eating with others, even when they didn’t have food or didn’t want to stop to eat.

Fixed a bug affecting one of the mobile games that would conflict with the phone battery.

Fixed a bug related to the phone battery not charing in some situations.

Typos fixed.

IMPROVEMENTS

Improved the memory system tracking events related to MC's party—now they'll remember previous conversations and any shared info.

Added a way to retry some particularly bad choices in the previous part (3.5.1) without starting over.

Added the possibility of random connection failures when accessing the newspaper.

Reduced the amount of weight that can be carried.

Simplified some rolls for luck checks in various scenes.

NEW FEATURES

Added a new achievement related to in-game actions.

Implemented a soft save system—currently only available in select scenes, but to be expanded in future updates.

KNOWN ISSUES

Closing and reopening the menu without progressing in the story partially undoes the actions performed in the menu (especially on the phone).

I'm still working on the 3.5.1 known issues!

Patreon pledgers can now play it here. Enjoy! ☺♥

[ Patreon ][ Discord ][ Public Demo ]

Some questions about After Dark that I received today on Discord!

Q: Does an MC's sibling not exist if you don't choose them at the start? A: The standard family is MC + parents. If you choose for them to have a sibling, then sibling it is! Q: Do we have the choice to check out the locked mall mentioned by Rain? A: No. Q: So still no saving the parents? A: No. Q: The nightmare scenes are implemented already or not? I don't think I'm triggering any nightmare scenes A: Not yet, but they will be implemented very soon!

Hey! I’m just wondering when you were creating the wonderful characters of the in between, did you completely invent them from your imagination or did you base them off actors you liked? If so, who inspired you? Thank you 😁😁

You're very kind! ♥ All my characters are always original, and I usually don't focus much on their physical appearance—that’s because I have congenital prosopagnosia, so faces are really complicated for me. For the same reason, I couldn't say which real actors my characters look like. But if you have suggestions, feel free to share them—I think it's a funny idea! ☺

For After Dark, I wonder if in a timeline where MC was bitten (or somehow contracted the disease), how would the cast react to that? OR! Would there be a chance that one of the casts be bitten and the MC has to choose with the group whether to kill them or simply let the bitten one leave?

What an interesting question! I can’t reveal if that will actually happen in the game, but I can tell you how the group might react!

If MC were to get infected...

Michael:

It depends on the relationship, but he’s the group's paladin, and he believes the greater good should prevail over the individual. He would opt to kill MC, but if they were close friends or in a romantic relationship, it would lead to A LOT of drama.

Abigail:

It depends on whether her baby is alive or not, because if her baby is dead, she's much more cynical. In general, though, she has a strong maternal instinct, which would make her hesitate and wait until the last possible moment.

Rain:

Their response would be a lot of "FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!" and in the end, they'd probably follow Michael's lead. If they were in a relationship with MC, it would turn into full-blown panic, with them scrambling for increasingly unrealistic solutions until they have no choice but to face the inevitable—and then they'd fall into despair.

Divya:

She would want to kick everyone's ass and find a cure on the spot, especially if she's in a relationship with MC. She’d probably clash with Michael and would get some support from Abigail. Abigail would then comfort her once it's all over, but despite understanding the logic of it, she’d likely hold a grudge towards everyone.

Max:

They'd cry.

If it were another group member... MC's behavior would obviously depend on their character, but their decision would create some friction or alliances:

Michael:

He would try to reason with them, even resorting to force if necessary. If it were Michael himself who was infected, he would ensure the group could move forward without him, pass on all useful information to Kay, Abby, and MC, and then he would kill himself.

Abigail:

She’d be torn because of her strong empathy, but if she were the infected one, it would depend on her baby's fate. If her baby was dead, she wouldn’t have a problem killing herself.

Rain:

He would vote to kill the infected person, but if they were the one infected, they'd probably try to hide it from the others.

Divya e Max:

Their situation would be a bit more complex. They'd likely prefer to leave the group together rather than let one of them get killed or abandoned. If someone else were infected, Divya would vote to let them go, and Max would do the same.

After Dark question again! If an MC romanced Michael and then tried to romance Rain, would the two confront MC about it? Somehow, there's appeal to breaking both their hearts 😈

There is nothing like that in the story yet, but you can always try. There is no telling how they will react in the future 😏

After Dark question again! In route #1, I got the achievement for meeting all of the characters of that route. I was wondering if these characters (the main cast, I call them), will be the only interactable characters of said route?

Hi! No, it refers to your group's members, the same people you can find on FriendBook. It just means your group is complete, so any future interactions with new characters won't lead to long-term additions to the group :)

Any news on the character list in the in between? I'm taking notes for myself but it would be nice to have it in game, like in the menu or something

Good news for you! The character list is almost finished, and in fact, it will be accessible from the stats menu starting from the Chapter 10 update ☺

(Entries will be unlocked as you encounter each character, so don't worry if you can't see all of them at once!)

Heights, heights, how tall are the AD cast?

Michael: 17 years old, 180 cm (5'11")

Rain: 16 years old, F 165 cm / M 172 cm (5'5" / 5'8")

Abigail: 25 years old, 167 cm (5'6")

Divya: 16 years old, 153 cm (5'0")

Max: 15 years old, AFAB 160 cm / AMAB 165 cm (5'3" / 5'5")

MC's height depends:

Very short, AFAB 147 cm / AMAB 150 cm (4'10" / 4'11")

Short, AFAB 155 cm / AMAB 160 cm (5'1" / 5'3")

Average, AFAB 163 cm / AMAB 173 cm (5'4" / 5'8")

Tall, AFAB 178 cm / AMAB 180 cm (5'10" / 5'11")

Very tall, AFAB 190 cm / AMAB 198 cm (6'3" / 6'6")

Just came to say I died from thirst unu, I WAS JUST TRYING TO NOT GET MY SLEEP TO LOW!! ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ (I reached this before meeting Rain)

I am a good little kid who listens to the game they had been playing non stop for 3hs

Thank you for bringing this to my attention! Sometimes bugs are a little tricky, so I always need to check this kind of death scenes.

Questions, questions:

Were you getting your MC to drink water? If so, how much?

Did you save and reload this game before you died?

Thanks for the compliment! You have no idea how happy I am that you're enjoying it ♥

Yes, hunger and thirst deaths will be implemented in the game, but for now, I'm treating them as potential issues just in case, lol.

So, if you don't drink and your thirst is maxed out, it's normal for MC to die. However, there's a bug with Dashingdon where, when you save and reload, sometimes your hunger and thirst levels stay the same as they were before you loaded. This means that if you reload to a point where your thirst wasn't as high, but you didn't drink before saving, MC might still die during the next stat check because the values didn't reset properly.

I'm working on an internal soft save system for the game, so I hope to fix this problem sooner rather than later!

Just came to say I died from thirst unu, I WAS JUST TRYING TO NOT GET MY SLEEP TO LOW!! ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ (I reached this before meeting Rain)

I am a good little kid who listens to the game they had been playing non stop for 3hs

Thank you for bringing this to my attention! Sometimes bugs are a little tricky, so I always need to check this kind of death scenes.

Questions, questions:

Were you getting your MC to drink water? If so, how much?

Did you save and reload this game before you died?

Totally unrelated to the height thing ☺️ but what do you say the AD cast wear? 🤔

What an interesting question! I won't give you detailed descriptions, but rather some general ideas about their outfits and style.

MC: He's wearing what he threw on the first night—basically, a hoodie and jeans! Of course, it's hot during the day, so he’s wearing them over his pajamas, meaning you can picture him in reverse—a plain t-shirt and jeans during the day, and a hoodie at night when he wants to feel cozier.

Michael: I imagine him in a semi-sporty look ☺ he also has a baseball cap!

Rain: Casual gamer style, but since they were at a party, think something more like... streetwear-trendy vibes.

Abigail: She's in maternity clothes at first, but she switches to comfier stuff after the baby's born (clothes that Michael gets her from her home). She's very casual—100% comfort over fashion.

Divya: super-duper nerdy vibes, she's probably rocking a snarky t-shirt or something like that.

Max: clothes similar to Divya, but way more subtle. Think of a plain shirt with a tiny symbol on it of something you've never heard of—that’s them.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how realistic is After Dark going to be? Like personal hygiene, their smell (☠️), monthly cycles, other illnesses/sickness that characters could get?

This is a very specific question, and I've been thinking about it too without a clear answer. When does one go too far?

There are the issue of sunburn, the starting malus, and problems from not having enough pills or cigarettes. At one point, they even joke about their smell, and Abby mentions the diaper situation (if the baby is alive).

I can't really go further than that, though. Still, we can assume they take care of their needs wherever they are (preferably without others watching), and the pills they find include things that can help when they’re not feeling well.

Chapter 10 in Early Access is heeere! ♥

Along with the new chapter (+3.2k words), there are a couple of new things:

I've added a character list accessible from the Stats menu. Characters will appear as they become relevant, so if someone hasn't shown up yet, just wait until they're mentioned!

There are also a couple of new variables that, if the game doesn't read them correctly, could cause some issues down the line. To be safe, it's best to start a fresh playthrough.

That's all—enjoy! ♥

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Hi! Really excited for the update <3 I found The In Between a few days ago and I love it so much. Just wanted to ask, is the update patreon only at the minute and if so, when does everyone else get access to it? Thank you! ❤️

Hi! Yes, Chapter 10 is in Early Access. It will be free to read in a couple of week or so—it isn't the same every month, but you can always check the current #roadmap on my blog or on Patreon (for free, of course!).

Thank you for your nice words, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

Updated: A Long Weekend's Achievements Guide and Endings Walkthrough

Hey there! Since I've been asked a few times lately about this, I've updated the guide and walkthrough for A Long Weekend.

Endings 1, 5, 6 and 7 have been added to the CoG forum thread (and more will come soon!)

Enjoy ♥

Did I get it wrong or whas there buttplay in the last chapter??

I suppose you're referring to the last free chapter of The In-Between, chapter 9!

Well, if you're playing with a male MC and male ROs… yeah, you're not wrong at all 👀

Hey friends, remember that After Dark will receive the 3.5.2 FREE update tomorrow!

Don't miss it! ♥

The monthly early access update is here!

This update brings about 11,000 words, with the second part of the fifth day of the journey.

DevLog

BUG FIXES

Fixed an issue where the dialogue incorrectly stated that MC was eating with others, even when they didn’t have food or didn’t want to stop to eat.

Fixed a bug affecting one of the mobile games that would conflict with the phone battery.

Fixed a bug related to the phone battery not charing in some situations.

Typos fixed.

IMPROVEMENTS

Improved the memory system tracking events related to MC's party—now they'll remember previous conversations and any shared info.

Added a way to retry some particularly bad choices in the previous part (3.5.1) without starting over.

Added the possibility of random connection failures when accessing the newspaper.

Reduced the amount of weight that can be carried.

Simplified some rolls for luck checks in various scenes.

NEW FEATURES

Added a new achievement related to in-game actions.

Implemented a soft save system—currently only available in select scenes, but to be expanded in future updates.

KNOWN ISSUES

Closing and reopening the menu without progressing in the story partially undoes the actions performed in the menu (especially on the phone).

I'm still working on the 3.5.1 known issues!

Patreon pledgers can now play it here. Enjoy! ☺♥

[ Patreon ][ Discord ][ Public Demo ]

The demo has finally been released! Check it out here.

Prologue Part One is finally done! Although I have to say, I am not completely satisfied with the game right now, but they are honestly minor edits that will be fixed in the future.

In this part, you can begin to customize yourself, get introduced to the members of ST4RDOM, and meet two of the ROs. Not much drama actually happens; more interesting content will be in the second part.

If there are any bugs, typos, or things that can be fixed in the demo, please let me know! I would appreciate it a lot.

Total word count w/ code: 12.7k words

New? Check out the intro post here!

Chapter 7 + Ash Hangout Public Update is now live! 🎉

The Chapter 7 and Ash Hangout update is finally here 🔥😁 I'm sorry for the slight delay, I had something urgent to attend to today and I just got home and I just basically went straight to my computer to upload this update.

Finally, we are starting to get into the ROs' first hangout sessions. Of course, to start us off, we'll have Ash's hangout session 😁This update adds around 31K of new words, bringing the total word count so far to around 356,701K words!

Anyway, this update also brings quite a lot of changes in the coding, especially for the skip chapter function, so I'm going to strongly suggest you guys play with clean save, either from the beginning or using the skip chapter function.

I have recently added another skip-chapter checkpoint, which is Chapter 3 in addition to the already existing one on Chapter 6. There is also now an autosave function at the beginning of every chapter starting on Chapter 2, so you'll be able to replay any chapter you're currently reading and try out different options in that chapter.

Anyway, enough of the technicalities.

Here's what you can expect in this update:

The set up to the ROs'  first hangout sessions

Ash's first hangout session

Go down the memory lane and see snippets of MC's most cherished memories.

Some more Viktor 😔

A mix of angst, wholesome, and even potential fluff 🤭

🔥🧡😉

Ash/Rin poly route is not yet ready for this hangout and it's still work-in-progress 🙏

New stuff added to previous chapters:

Added autosave/reload function for Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5.

Added another skip-chapter point to Chapter 3, in addition to the already existing Chapter 6.

Also, little news that I'm going to make a post of tomorrow, I'm about to open both the Side Story and Spicy Side Story ideas and suggestions for this month on both Patreon and Ko-Fi, so if you're interested in supporting me while also getting some exclusive stuff, please do consider checking out my pages and subscribing 💖

I hope you guys enjoy the update! Oh, and also, feel free to send asks about the new update, but I'll probably hold off on answering them until a few days have passed to make sure a lot of readers already have the chance to check out the update and not accidentally spoil them 😊

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