Hey all! Just thought I'd pop in and update you all on the game, so let's get into it.

Gameplay

I recently went through the game and played through what is currently completed. I wasn't really happy with the game. So I've been going back and making several key improvements to the game. Including adding more content, and reworking things. I've also been working hard on the graphics of the game, including making a new main menu and era select screen.

I've said it a few times, but I really want to say the 90s are done for the most part. A majority of the 80s has also been completed, it's been tough, and it's a huge era for sure.

I'm no expert in game design, but I'm really trying to get better at making my games fun. It's easy to fall into pitfalls in game development, and I'm trying to avoid them.

Characters

Development of characters has been slow. The game has a huge roster, and I want every character to at least be usable. Inevitably there is going to be a "best" party, but I want everyone to be able to use their favorite characters without being handicapped. I also want people to have the chance to be creative and come up with fun parties.

All this to say, I have more functional characters now. I've got a spreadsheet setup to keep track of all sorts of things related to characters. The form I set up for people to submit character ideas to has been greatly beneficial for this project, and I am continuously thankful to those who participated in it.

In conclusion, the game is still moving forward at a steady pace! Though I don't wish to make any promises, I would like to have a demo out by the end of the year. I don't know exactly what a demo for this game would entail, due to its non-linear nature, but I want people to be able to see what I've made so far, as I'm very proud of this project.

Thank you all for reading!