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Hello everybody, sorry for the silence.

As I've been quite busy.

That said, I'll also be talking about what I've been getting up to leading up to the Full Public release of 0.3.

And a little bit about 0.4, for those of you who've already played through 0.3 and have been waiting on the next update.

Finalization of -0.3-

So as you may know, 0.3 was an ambitious update.

In terms of content, scope, and scale.

Having to pull off so many new things, that I had never done before with the previous updates.

Was quite the undertaking.

But there's one thing I forgot to mention...

It was unfinished.

Which is why I have been calling them "Alpha" builds.

Not only because you're a fellow Netori Alpha, by being a member of mine ;)

But also, I just didn't consider it to be a truly finished build.

Yes, in order to get this update done, which took a very long time.

I had to make a temporary sacrifice, and remove something that I promised would be saved for later...

You may remember seeing this choice screen, with Sanae.

Whilst hiding away from her husband.

But you may also remember, it only had one choice to pick from instead of two...

Well now there's two!

So...what happens when you pick this choice...?

...let's just say you should definitely not pick this option...

But if you do, you may learn a little something interesting about the story.

And could even meet a new character...

I've said too much.

But hopefully you will check this refined build out, to see what happens in the choice's scenario.

(Though I should warn you, you may be in for a bit of a shock.)

I've also made a change to the text UI for dialogue.

Gone is the default textbox, that takes up a quarter of the screen.

And honestly, it already looks way better in my opinion.

Instead of taking up a quarter of the screen (or a third if you were playing on mobile).

It's a tiny fraction of the screen, only being used for the quick menu at the bottom.
And now the dialogue text uses a black outline, almost making it look more like subtitles.

The reason chose to do this was I felt the default textbox just took up too much unnecessary screen space, especially for event scenes.

That I just decided it needed to be changed right away.

I don't hate textboxes in general, but the default renpy one really wasn't doing it for me anymore.

Tell me what you think about this change, do you like it?

Or would you prefer the previous textbox?

Let me know down below.

Here's the Links for this new build: 

[0.3 Public Version] Itch

[0.3 Exclusive Edition] Patreon

[0.3 Exclusive Edition] Subscribestar

Discord Server

Starting The Next Update -0.4-

Yes, so the next update.

Some work has already been done on the next update, and I even have some of it working inside the game itself.

I've even begun blocking out Sanae's scene for the episode.

But I'd say the script is the closest thing to being complete as of right now, as it was written well in advance.

That said, I'll probably be putting Sachie's Episode 4 through another draft.

As it was written all the way back in 2022, believe it or not.

Let's just say it no longer meets my standards.

It's normal, given the time gap.

Sanae's Episode 4 though, was written fairly recent.

And seems to be coming along quite nicely.

I won't spoil what their Episode 4's will be about.

I'll just say you will be spending more time with them, compared to the previous episodes.

-0.3- Epilogue

Going slightly off-topic.

As I was writing this Development Log, I saw this old post related to 0.3.

It was made before I had to stop the project, all the way back in 2023.

Regarding the results of a poll for my Patrons, on how an ero-scene from Sachie's episode should play out.

(A cropped example)

And after days of voting, the result...was a draw.

Well now...this matter needs to be settled somehow, I thought to myself.

Maybe I'll just post two comments with the options, and have people like those comments to see which receives the most likes. 

But it seems you all had another idea...

And you know, at the time I thought "Yeah...why not? I'll give them both scenarios then."

And those of you who participated seemed quite happy with this outcome.

Little did I realize, what the promise I made to my audience would do to me...

Fast forward, I've chosen to comeback.

And I remembered that I was going to 'do both' for this Sachie event.

But when I tried putting it all together, with animations as well (which was a first for me).

Oh my god, it was a nightmare.

It was like trying to make 3 different scenes at once (Face-sitting + HJ + FJ), but they're all connected and rely upon each other to work.

I genuinely thought about going back on it, and just choosing one option and sticking with that.

But then...I remembered the promise.

And realized it wouldn't be good to go back on my word, when making my return.

I made a promise, that I had to keep now.

And so, this along with Sachie's other ero-scene of the episode required a complete overhaul to how I put the scenes together.

And in the end, I'd say it all worked out.

It was a valuable learning experience for me.

And I intend to put what I've learned from that, into the new updates going forward.

Still though, that Sachie scene took the longest to make.

And was the last scene of the update to be finished (ignoring the "I should go now" option that's only just been added).

But I guess I'm bringing this up, because it's funny to look back on.

How this one poll, would carry over a year later.

And how it all came together in the end...

(Choosing whether to kiss or lick her affects how the rest of this scene will play out)

So yeah, just thought I'd share that funny story about the update with you. 

One more thing I'd like to say is, I'm glad everyone seemed to enjoy this update.

And some have even enjoyed it enough to want to support the game's development by becoming members (on Patreon & Subscribestar).

So I'd also like to welcome them, by thanking them for their generosity,

I'd also like to thank my legacy members, who were supporting me before I had to stop working on the game.

And even went out of their way to support me again after I made the announcement of my return.

Really cool folks, that makes the hard work worth it in the end.

So again, I thank you.

And I promise to make the journey to 0.4 enjoyable for you, through posts.

DOWNLOADS/Links

[0.3 Public Version] Itch

[0.3 Exclusive Edition] Patreon

[0.3 Exclusive Edition] Subscribestar

Discord Server

Extras

But wait, there's even more of a reason to become a backer.

Bonus Wallpapers:

Ayano Awaiting-He Returns - Nude Version - (Bonus) Wallpaper [Click Here for The Uncensored Version]

To celebrate the return of Black Rose, I've made this Nude NSFW version of the 'He Returns' Wallpaper.

A sexy shot of a husband & wife staring each other on.

Sachie 'W' Sitting On Bed-S&M Variant (Bonus Wallpaper) [Click for Patreon Link]

In this Variant, she's in her sexy S&M Outfit which will debut in the latest Update (0.3).

And is only for Member's eyes only.

So click here if you'd like to see the full uncensored image for yourself.

'm also holding a poll on the subject of X-rays & Ferilization shots, for all my backers on Patreon & Subscribestar.

Where my backing members get a look at conceptual renders of X-Ray shots.

And submit their vote on whether or not it should be included in the game.

I'm interested to know the results for this one, as this seems to be a divisive topic.

And I'd be interested in knowing what those who play & support the project feel about the idea.

Click here if that is of interest to you.

And last but not least.

For the very first time, I've just made a "Making Of" dev-log, which is a behind the scenes documentation of the development for Black Rose's 0.3 Update.

Completely Exclusive for my Red Tier (& above) Members on Patreon & Subscribestar.

As thanks for their support to me, and the project's development.

They'll get to see an exclusive look at what goes on behind the scenes, and get to see never before seen creations.

If a behind the scenes doc in the form of a dev-log, on the development journey of Black Rose's 0.3 release interests you.

Click here (Patreon)or here (Subscribestar) to get started.

Thank you.

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