Finding Cloud 9: Episode 1 Rework/V0.9.5 Update

Hey, everyone!

Episode 1 rework/V0.9.5 update early access is out.

You can get the latest update: HERE

I've finished reworking Episode 1 (Demo). Version 0.9.5. New Lewd scene, new renders in several places, cut filler dialogue, cut a few redundant scenes, and new music.

I'll attach a changelog below, with all the changes.

Right now, I'm giving it to you guys to play and see some feedback. In 2 weeks or so I'll release it on Steam.
This rework represents the quality I'm aiming for going forward.

Also, it's a part of a bigger polish I'll do for the rest of the project. I won't spend countless hours redoing all the renders or rewriting all the dialogue, but I will spend some time polishing the biggest weak spots that I notice. To make the plot more coherent, the dialogue tighter, and the visual storytelling more compelling. I'll do this in parallel to making Episode 9 Part 2. I aim for Part 2 to be around ~500 renders, with 2-3 lewd scenes. And I aim to release it sometime in mid-June or the end of June.

In total, I've reworked 400 renders (250 new) to improve visual quality and add them where I felt they were needed. I believe that a little replay for you guys is worth it, as I've made adjustments and improvements in many places. At least I think so :) Also, the Party scene was completely reworked (it now includes the new 250 renders) and now features an optional lewd scene with 63 animations.

I'm aware that Episodes 2 onward may contain some plot holes due to the new Episode 1 dialogue, but it shouldn't be anything major, and I'll fix them in the next update.

Next week, I'll begin working on Episode 9 Part 2 and will also run several playthroughs to check the narrative/dialogue.
I've made some improvements to the software I'm using to streamline and speed up my workflow. This should be an interesting production cycle.

Reminder: there may be bugs; if you find any, please contact me on Discord or directly here on Patreon.

This update will be released in the originally planned schedule: The Flawless Tier patrons will receive it first. Several days after that, High-Grade and Class 3 patrons will receive the update, and in a week, Class 2 patrons will as well.

Changelog:

V0.9.5:

• Added 250 renders.

• Reworked 150 renders.

• Added 63 animations.

• Added Game Thumbnail Icon.

• Added a new Title name in the About page in the game.

• Added a Disclaimer screen at the beginning.

• Added color-picker for Main Characters name.

• Adjusted Ambient Volume slider position.

• Cut a few scenes from Episode 1. (Riley kitchen dialogue before her run on the first morning, evening short texting scene with Mila, Lake scene with Billy and Mila, Return to Richard after delivery in the garage, now it's 6 renders in the kitchen)

• Edited Episode 1 dialogue (Fixed where necessary)

• Reworked Party scene, now has an optional lewd scene.

• Added renders in several scenes (Riley's first morning, Elizabeth Cafe Breakfast, First Drug Delivery, Richards' arrest aftermath scene, Hidden Lab Discovery)

• Adjusted Attribute screen positioning and spacing.