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Mrs. Dallarosa - Name Poll!

Mrs. Dallarosa is getting a sprite and a first name! This is the concept art from the sprite artist.What's her name?

Huge Status Update & Alexander What If

I haven't done a large patreon status update in forever. I am so sorry. Life was crazy through the holidays, had some personal events to handle, and then I focused hard into writing because I felt behind and was stuck on some plot points.But there's lots of news! And at the very end of this ...

Survey results and comment XD

Just want to let you all know how insanely awkward it was to request these next two CGs from the artist. 🤣Also you 4%-ers.... do you even know who Alexander is???? I am confused. 🤔

David has a sprite!

Vote on Alexander Branch Cringe Level

This brought to you by me re-reading my somewhat inebriated 3am writing attempt the next morning.How perverted should Alexander's branch be?HAPPY HOLIDAYS! XD

Survey Results - Character Rankings

Results from last week's character ranking poll.Rankings by character and rankings by position.

Survey: Character Ranking

https://forms.gle/s9oYSafXMj6gwLBH7The last time I ran this poll was the end of 2022, which was before the game finished. I imagine a lot of people's favorites may have changed since then!1 response per person please!I'll share the results in a few weeks.

Alexander Build - 3rd ending

Base game version required: 1.0.0.9This build gives the 3rd ending, which is a bit short. The final build for the month will include the 4th ending, which will include a new CG & some spicy content.Note: While playing, you will unlock a side story, but it isn't available yet. When it's ready...

Josh's Sprite

Josh now has a sprite! I will be adding this into Obsession.

Alexander Route - 1st choice!

Spoilers ~ lookout!There will now be a hammer & wrench icon for paths that are still 'under construction'!.... ~Spoiler buffer!~..........

Finances Update & Alexander sneak-peek!

(Edit - Updated for missing words. My post lost some paragraphs. o.O)I'm sharing this so there's full transparency to all Patreon members. I stated very early on in development that if Obsession ever made a profit, I would offer my two main artists a bonus. They were both very generous and f...

Back in action! November Plans

Development is back! Here's the latest info and the plans for the coming months. Thank you all for your patience during my semi-break! :DAll prices listed are in USD.Patreon Membership TiersAll membership tiers have been fully restored to their original states and benefits. Particle Tier - $3 a ...

Remembrance Planning

Another huge post. TLDR highlights at the end.I always knew Obsession would be a niche-within-a-niche genre, but I did overestimate the overall sales of the game. Regardless of that, I’m still extremely happy for all the support I have and that I will break even. Those who are into Obsession are R...

First look...

Remembrance's Main Menu screen.

Obsession - Retrospective

This is a retrospective for Obsession! Alexander’s DLC will be coming, but that’s outside this scope.Spoilers may be included.This post is mostly for me to organize my thoughts, but I welcome any thoughts / questions / discussion. The purpose here is too look back, review the good and bad, and f...

Another Status Update & Future Plans

I realize just now that I posted the artist callout yesterday without actually giving an update about what's going on and where PoR currently stands after the release and concerns about sales.Oops.So here it is! And it's good news! YAY!Sales wise, Particles of Reality is catching up to where...

Looking for artists!

Still on hiatus (mostly). Later this month I will make a couple posts on retrospective of Obsession and future plans for Remembrance.(If you're coming here from social media/references, this is the follow-up game to Particles of Reality: Obsession. Particles of Reality on Steam | Particles of Re...

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Billing Paused & Future Development Status

I've gone ahead and paused billing for Patreon ahead of the planned October hiatus.My goal was always to break even at the end of the day with the game development costs. I never really cared about making a profit. I enjoyed making the game as a hobby.Generally speaking, the majority of sales fo...

Fix: Locked routes & sprite issue

A few players were still reporting issues of Julian / Quinn / Brandon's routes being stuck locked. I've further updated the logic to handle this and included some code in the initial launch of the game to unlock them if Sebastian has any completed endings.If you were still hitting this issue...

Fix: Character Routes Locked

Sorry for the repeated messages today, it's a big day. :DI was alerted to a bug where the character routes are stuck locked for some players. I've updated the game to (hopefully) resolve this issue, but it does take some action.If you find the character routes are locked for Julian, Quinn, a...

Brandon Patch Download & Instructions

Patch file last updated: Feb 11, 2024FULL game version required. Brandon's route is not available on the demo.You need version 1.1.0 or higher. Earlier builds will crash.You must install the patch manually. This route is not available on ANY store.Brandon's route is a free external patch to ...

Keys Sent & Secret Code Screen

I have finished sending out game keys to everyone who qualified and filled out the form. If you were expecting a key and did not receive an email or have any issues with the game, contact me directly at ArewarGames@gmail.com.Please don't hesitate to reach out for support with any problems! I am ...

Poll Results & Keys TOMORROW!

Shocking........... no one. :DPatreon game keys will be sent out tomorrow from ArewarGames@gmail.comYou will only receive a key if you completed the form and meet the eligibility requirements. The form will be closed at midnight tonight EST! If you miss your chance, you'll have to contact me dir...

VOTE: Alexander Poll & What's Next

Reminder: Game Keys will go out to Patreons who meets the criteria and are registered on Sept 16th.I think I already know the answer to this poll.............. but I said I would do it so here it is!POLL TIME: Alexander route? Time to vote!!!!!!!! (This poll will close September 18.)HiatusAfter rele...

Final Reminder: Apply for your game key!

Deadline is next Saturday!https://www.patreon.com/posts/action-required-87989750

Particles of Reality Game Key

There are a handful of you that will reach the membership fee requirement for a key between September 16th (when keys for patreons will go out) and 19th (public release day).Awkward timing!For those who fall in this window, I will send your keys out on public release day after I confirm the billing....

[ACTION REQUIRED] Game Keys, Release Date

Steam and Itch keys have been obtained!FROM NOW FORWARD, NEW PATREON MEMBERS WILL NOT RECIEVE A FREE KEY TO THE BASE GAME. Only those who supported the game during activate development can receive keys. Membership tiers have been updated to reflect this information. New member's fees will count ...

Overall Game Status Update (Public)

The art for The End is officially done and in the game! We are sprinting to release now!I've decided no more builds until release. I'm so close and I need to focus on the overall game now. I'm getting nervous hahah. :D I've made a large handful of back-end changes that I will be test...

Sneak peeks for the post-game interview!

Submit a question for the interview? https://forms.gle/DTHNYigEYJRQoYxu9I'm currently adding in a new 'side story' for each character for a post-game interview! The characters will retain all their memories and answer your questions directly!Here's a few sneak peeks! No story spoiler...