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Heart Matters, stage 5: I actually don't remember if this was one of those "come up with a mystery, pray it has some kind of solution to it later" types of adventures. At least some of it was definitely like that, I don't remember if this stage in particular was.

Heart Matters, stage 4: Slight filler stage, but you guys know how the old trick of shoving the common success text in with the next stage's main text goes by now.

Heart Matters, stage 3: Might have had a touch too much fun with the failure text there, but hey, better too much than none at all .

Heart Matters, stage 2: This stage had to get details/descriptions adjusted multiple times, so if something looks off, that's probably why.

And here we go again, new adventure! Heart Matters, stage 0: Both this stage and the next one required some last minute adjustments, so if something seems off, that might be why. Speaking of, Heart Matters, stage 1: What you're actually seeing here is the (mostly) unchanged versions of the initial idea of this adventure, which didn't get further than stage 3 before it got completely revamped ages later starting around stage 2. By now I trust you guys have a vague idea of my Modus Operandi for these kinds of things, and in turn what you're in for, though .

I have some stuff too, to add 1. Observation 11 only gives an +1 Insight. Formerly it gave an universal expand on Spell Durations. I just think that the expand in Spell Durations is way more unique than a plain Attribute increase. 2. The Omen : three Suns says By selecting this Background, you accept the mark of a strange (and occasionally treacherous) magical phenomenon, gaining +1 to Finesse, as well as to your skill in Acrobatics, Composure, and Concealment. At the moment of your birth, three suns were visible in the sky overhead. Tradition holds that this is a sign of trickery and deceit - and you've done your best to live up to it. It has deceit in his description yet does not give one point to the Deceit SS. It would make Sense to me to change that 3. I would be delighted if the Researcher Background would be added. 4. I would have to check again, but Research Mastery Phemes gives +1 to Mastery Phemes Max. I think there was supposed to Theory of Mastery 11 -> Methods +1max / Methods 11 -> Spells +1max. But I think there is a mix up somewhere. Im not sure but I think if you research all Mastery you end up with like Spells +2 max but no max for Methods or vice versa. Something like this.

Dani; Certainly. But... I've learned over the years to keep mum on our plans lest the best laid plans... Edit: And don't worry about sounding harsh! We, too, are frustrated. We don't hold it against anyone.

Im Sorry if I Sound harsh. I really like this game and put my fair share of hours into it. But it is frustrating and you get the feeling that the Game / BCS is pretty much dead. Does BCS even have a plan in case you dont get a Publisher for VB, how to realistically puplish Y2 before 2030 or what you do if none of the above happens ?

The Problem is that the writing is finished for like 10 years. What the Game needs are Programmers. Legate told himself that the small progress each month is quit often something like additional lore etc. While stuff which is actually needed to finish is neglected. Or maybe there is another Problem which the Team does not want to tell. Even their money maker Victory Belles has issues. So its understandable that most people are at best skeptical if the Game even existsts. Especially because the Team refuses to give even the slightest of hints. For how many years did people ask for the class list etc. ? I still hope for the 15th Anniversary next year. Not trying to be rude. But well ...

Rhi; We are looking forward to that!

I have faith in you people to release Y2, as I have faith in Buddhism, my skills as a writer, and my inability to walk during this lifetime. I hope to get involved with this game and writing associated with it again later this year, after I move to a better house.

TP; Well, ymmv, but at least for us it's real enough. But can't say I blame how you feel. As usual with these kinds of things, probably best to check in every now and again. When we announce, we'll make it as loud as we can.

I mean this in the kindest way possible, because I have put around 1k+ hours into this game from the time I discovered it years ago. In that time, I have graduated college, moved twice, fallen in love, gotten engaged, married, and gotten a new home. Every so often I check these forums for any actual updates, and there really isn't any. Just having one person say "Spoilers! Can't say what we've been working on " and not have any real updates is honestly, disappointing. Vague promises of work for over a decade, with literally nothing to show but some comments of "Oh work is good! Can't say what's going on or what's been done or anything, but things are happening!" I truly can't recommend this game to anyone because in my heart I feel like it won't ever make it past year 1. And that stinks, because I truly love the world and the settings of the game. It's awesome. I'd rather tell people to play anything else honestly. And I'm sad for the people that are anticipating year 2, because it's not going to happen. Sorry if this is a bummer post, I just have thought this for a while and needed to get these feelings out.

That also should be fixed in the in-game description, then.

Can't (easily) confirm if it's been fixed since or not, but checking the DLC 15 Mod Base I happened to notice that despite the descriptions claiming that Rhetoric and Zoology are graded on a Curve and Hybrid Curve respectively they're both actually set to be graded on a Distribution.

I am well thanks. I was just wondering, if Scheherazade was not going to get a continuation, then perhaps maybe we could find out how the stories end?

M; "There hasn't been an example of an official "adults only" policy in living memory, though the presence of children is often... well, informally discouraged, let's say. That said, a kid who's disruptive - or deemed likely to be disruptive - will get the boot almost immediately. 'Mature' topics won't necessarily be censored in the presence of children, but there too they might be 'excused' if they make themselves obvious."

Is the Forum of Naxum ever restricted to a certain audience - say, adults only - when a subject not deemed suitable for everyone is being debated, or can it be safely assumed that anything being publicly debated is palatable (if, for some, terminally boring) for said public?

Dani; Hey, missed that! Last week... hmmm, yes on code. No, not really on writing. That's more or less done.

Hey zooqueen! We are all well (although you can now see how rarely I scroll down the forum list!!!) How are you?

Dani; In *general*, the University as a whole is focused on the final performance, and not necessarily how you got there. There are some forms you have to observe, but beyond that the discipline (as you have seen in Y1) is light. However, you may find that the path to continued success outside of what Classes have to offer may become more and more difficult.

Has any progress been made in the game not involving writing this month? Was any progress on the Code been made?

How does it matter ?

My Question was more about the Consequences of skipping in Y1. And skipping in General. Will the Consequences only include what Classes you can choose. Or will constant Skippers have big Negative side effects. (Reputation etc.) ? Will Skipping side effects be contained to the School or will it be General (for example skipping would give you Bad Reputation) ? Because as it is now. Except for the perfect Attendance Bonus. Skipping helps immens in Building a Power PC. Another Example is that it if you use the skipped class time on Research. Would the Research have a bigger influence on the Character than skipping would have ?

Dani; "1. Each College has its own Society of the Regent's Cabinet or Society of the Regent's Salon that's theoretically the best of the best; the Regents invite students to join personally, and introduce them to alumni and interesting people from the wider world as a way of grooming them for future greatness. ... That obviously means different things depending on whether you're dealing with Regent Massioti or Regent Badcrumble. 2. Yes, up to and including roles in the Captain's Court. 3 and 4. We would not suggest skipping 100 classes in Y2. The number of marks on your record at any time does matter. 5. As different as you want it to be, but of course there are some limits where your imagination needs to step in and take over. 6. Clearly, the circumstances of some births are more awkward than others. 7. On any question of Guild membership, it's down to your skills, your ability to impress a patron/sponsor, and maybe your ability to pay dues. There aren't any specific checks to make clearing those hurdles as a royal more onerous than the default - though it's always possible that it would factor into certain story choices. An Artisan background would make the patron/sponsor stage relatively streamlined. 8. Yes. 9. You aren't able to join in Y2, although you may give Orso some reasons to reconsider his stance."