Hey folks 👋🏻,

Happy summer! It’s almost incredible that we’re just over halfway into 2021, and we are (arguably) much better than where we were now in 2020.

During that time, I’ve been working hard on a new feature release to the software developer-oriented visual novel that some may love or hate, and I’m pleased to say that you can now get it today.

Here’s a small look at what’s new with Unscripted:

• Adds support for distribution through the Snap store (i.e., Snapcraft).
• Introduces Candella fork of AliceOS with new features such as multiuser support and a new desktop shell.
• Updates Ren’Py SDK to v7.4.4 with multiple improvements.
• Enables model-based rendering for improved OpenGL effects such as blurring.
• Resolves an issue in the story bootstrapper where some Steam achievements were not properly registered.
• Resolves an issue where the desktop could be called prematurely on the main menu.
• Adds a brand-new maci minigame mode with GUI buttons (arrow keys, p, and r for shortcuts).
• Migrates text-based basic mode to new advanced mode.
• Deprecates Python-based coding experience for minigame.
• Updates graphics for QuickMail and Puzzles to support Candella design language.

As you can see, this is a very sizable update with some major improvements that will hopefully make the game much easier and more enjoyable to play.

I hope you enjoy this release as much as I did putting it together!

This bug fix release addresses the following:

- Resolves an issue where minigame glitch effects wouldn't display properly.
- Resolves several issues surrounding earning Steam achievements.
- Resolves issues surrounding Katorin's route in Chapter 11.
- Resolves multiple typos and grammatical errors in the second half of the story.
- Resolves an issue where the history screen would crash when selecting to call Meredith by her birth name.