Hi! Welcome to .defrag :)
If you have downloaded the game or would like to download it but you’re not as convinced yet… you should. Seriously. Like, go get it. Now. Buy it, too.

OK, just kidding, do whatever you want, I don’t care.

Q: I AM FUCKING LOST.
A: That isn’t a question, and yes, it does happen. However, you may find solace in the fact that your struggle is shared between many other individuals who have found themselves in your same situation. If your discomfort is so severe as to impede your everyday functioning as a living being, please seek a professional who is specialized in providing an in-depth psychological evaluation. In less severe cases, you will be administered a warm and friendly pat on the shoulder, along with the following reassuring words: There, there. Everything’s alright. Just take a deep and long breath. In and out. There you go.
Repeat if necessary. After feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, you may resume your adventure.

Q: I got stuck in X! What am I supposed to do?
A: As a general rule of thumb, try interacting with anything around you. If you’re still stuck, then ask around or send me a private message. I understand the inevitability of information being widely available in the internet at some point. However, the only thing I beg of you is to try keeping spoiler-heavy information between yourselves, so that others can enjoy the experience for what it is. We’re all here to have a fun time, right? Just be a good sport and we’re all good. ;)

Q: I’ve just found a bug! What do I do?
A: Please, send me a private message and I’ll try to address it. Be also sure you have played the latest available version before bug reporting, as many major bugs have been fixed from previous versions.

Q: Is there a walkthrough available?
A: To my knowledge, no. If anyone wants to write one, I’d appreciate if they drop me a message first, and then I’ll let you guys know.

Q: Why is there so much walking? :c
A: Because it’s part of the experience. Even though it’s made on an engine called RPG Maker, it doesn’t mean the game should be an RPG. I guess the game would be more like an adventure game with puzzle elements. Still, the point was originally to make an exploration game. Future updates will try to make the late game more interesting with less backtracking between areas.

Q: How come there are so many unusued assets in the game folders?
A: That’s RPG Maker’s default asset library called Runtime Package (RTP). For those who aren’t familiar with the RPG Maker engine, RTP is essential to run its games. If you already have it, you don’t need to download the whole thing again.

Q: I have just updated to the last version. Can I migrate my previous save files to the newest version?
A: Yes, you can. Go to the game folder containing the old version of .defrag. Your save states should have .LSD as a file format (hilarious name, I know) and should look like “Save01.lsd”. Copy the save files you want and paste them in the new game folder.

Q: Do I need to pay for this game?
A: No, and I’ll never ask you to do so. The game is free and will stay free, even if one day it could land on Steam. The pay-what-you-want option is to give everyone the opportunity to support the project, if they want to.

Q: I AM FUCKING LOST.
A: …

Q: Is this game playable on a Mac or Linux-based machine?
A: I have no clue, sorry. I’m operating on a Windows 10 64-bit machine, and that is pretty much my only certainty. If anybody wants to test the game on other platforms and report back, feel free to do so.

Q: Can I play this game on a controller?
A: I am not entirely sure, but I think controllers are supported. However, take this information with a grain of salt, as I still do everything on good ol’ mouse and keyboard.

Q: This game has potential. Will there be more updates in the future?
A: Definitely yes. I’d like to expand on at least a couple of things in the game, so stay tuned!

Q: Can I make a Let’s Play video and share it with my friends?
A: A resounding yes. Spread the word and invite people to play .defrag! I’d love to see their reactions!

Q: Will this be your only game?
A: Absolutely not. As I stated in past devlogs here, I have tons of other concepts I’d like to develop in the future.