Operation NOVEL: Act 1
Scout Squabble Release Day!
Sorry for being a little late, but Itch.io was being hella slow. Had to do command prompts and some other dorky magic to get things done...
Anyway! It’s that time! The new episode is now available!
A few fun tidbits:
>Scout Squabble introduces a new location and a ton of new characters.
>It’s the longest episode we’ve made yet.
>This update adds some more streamlined features into the game (episode selector, optimized music player, etc.)
>New entries to the archive section with new threat assessments and weapons!
>This episode features plenty of new art and music, a few new entries to the archive section with new threat assessments and weapons, and moves forward with the overall story of N.O.V.E.L.
There’s definitely more to talk about, buuuut y’all can see all that when you play through. Have fun!
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What happened to the scout squabble saves?
Loved the new act! I hope the next part doesn't take as long to release, as well as I hope we see more action with spitfire characters like Numbuh 23 and Madelyn, I love when they can't keep up their tough exterior like what happens with Angel
Damn, this game is actually awesome but, I NEED MOAAR!!!
When the next update?
I think, this place is probably the best place to address some small things I noticed about this update.
First off, this is a great addition. Very funny with some nice flirty bits I absolutely adored. No doubt one of my favorite chapter if not the favorite chapter.
But I did notice two strange things I wanted to address.
First off Maddie, lovable little ball of anger she is, wants his Numbuh, while overlooking that it is imprinted on the torso of his gear? It is strange, as she did bind him and even if not, they did run into each other after he was freed. Is there some disparity between the art and the story? Or am I missing something? I was curious how that worked out. While Maddie isn't the smartest cookie, she ain't stupid either and Betsy no doubt should have easily concluded his Numbuh.
Secondly, the lovely little last two lewd pictures. Loving them, albeit the sausage party one left some questions open. There is a scene where Betsy separates from Maddie to do some sexting with our hero so to say, albeit she only does send a lewd image if Maddie isn't playing around with the sausage weapon. The scene of Betsy separating from Maddie is the same, no matter which weapon is chosen, despite Betsy seemingly staying with Maddie when she has the sausage weapon.
Maybe there is a separate scene that isn't triggered about Betsy staying with Maddie when she has the sausage weapon, because she can't leave her handling that and then after the sausage party mess, she isn't able to text our hero as she has to take a long bath (albeit this leaves the question open if she will text him later. Will she still send a lewd pic then or has she cooled off enough to not do that?)
Basically just saying here that another bit of writing would be neat if it isn't in already of Betsy staying with Maddie when she has the weapon (in case it isn't in already and is just not being triggered). Otherwise this might be a bit of a plot hole. A small bit of text with a switch is easy enough to do as it would be something very minor.
Or at least it was something I just wanted to address. Like I said, those aren't some big issues and I did very much love it...albeit I regret not watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, because getting the references would have made the chapter better. xD
Yo! So, about Maddie and the “Numbuh”. Yeah, she already knows Anon’s Numbuh is 62 (her and Betsy both heard 404 say “Numbuh 62” in the hall), but she’s just trying to get him to volunteer info to see how much he’ll reveal.
As for the second thing, yeeeeah. Me and Irrelevant were talking earlier this week about that and some other stuff we want to do in the upcoming patch.
Glad you enjoyed the episode!
Thanks for clearing that up with the Numbuh. The dialogue didn't make it seem like they knew it. I did assume they didn't hear the Numbuh part with Annie, because they were trying to find out his Numbuh. Especially with the Phone Numbuh joke. Maybe there should be a line that Betsy says to calm her down. Like the phone thing isn't a big deal as they already knew his Numbuh. Or at least I think such a line would help make things more clear. ^^
Also, glad you guys address the second bit. Feels important to have a small addition here, so the last part of the game makes more sense when you have used the sausage gun. ^^
Hope to see more ASAP! Love KND, Love this game!
This is great, I'm already excited for the next one
Barely into the new content and it was already worth the wait numbah 404 is killing me (not with lasers)
This game was good, real good. But in the newest episode you outside yourselves. During the Jojo joke I literally choked on my coffee!
Thank you all for a great game!!!
enjoyed the episode!
Every single piece of new content for this VN always remind me of cake.
I will hastily devour it, be momentarily overjoyed due to the magnificent flavor and end up sad once there's nothing left, wishing there was a little bit more, wishing I wasn't blinded by my sheer amount of gluttony, that I could go back and appreciate the experience. But it's simply not possible, only thing left is to live with my own choices and move on.
Anyways really enjoyed, can't wait to see what's next!
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