Survey: Let’s talk about the grind

Hey everyone,

I’m putting together this survey to get a pulse on what you all think about the game's pacing. My intention was never to make a game that feels like a "grind-fest." Of course, a little bit of effort is necessary - otherwise, you’d be able to screw anything that moves right from the jump. However, as the story progresses, the possibilities should feel more earned and naturally expand.

AT LEAST, THAT’S HOW I SEE IT. But I’ll admit, I might be completely biased here.

As the creator of Diary, I know exactly what to click and where to go to push the plot forward. I’m well aware that because of this, I physically can't play the game any other way than the "optimized" route I just described.

Before every update, I play through the game 2 or 3 times. By the end of it, I’m honestly fed up with looking at it lol. Subconsciously (and sometimes very intentionally), I speedrun everything just to make sure the mechanics actually work.

That’s why I’m turning to you, guys. As players who don't see what's happening behind the scenes and have to discover the story for yourselves - what’s your take? Does Diary require too much grinding?