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Messy Academy v0.14 (Old version of the game)
🕑 Added 2021-09-03 20:50:17 +0000 UTC[This is not a new version released for the game. This is for fans who have already played the most recent version of the game and might be looking to try some extra content.]
[The reason for this post is to contain the old version of the game for download in this one place, in hopes of causing less confusion in the future for newcomers finding out about MA for the first time. We want new players to see us for our best quality with the latest versions of the game, not get their first impression from us by playing a older version first and possibly turning away because of it.]
~Downloads~
v0.14 Mac -> Here
v0.14 Windows -> Here
-> What is Messy Academy v0.14?
This was our final version we released of the game before we swapped to Ren'py engine.
It is running on Tyranobuilder engine and it's nearly a whole other game compared to what we have today. To keep it simple, the format for the game at this time was going on a day to day basis. Meaning the game begins on "day 1" with 3 events that take place, then it leads to "day 2" with 3 events, repeating until around day 19-20.
There are some major differences and similar qualities about this old version of the game vs the newer and current game we continue to update to this day.
-Differences-
-> v0.14 has a lot more choices and variables, allowing for unlocked content based on your actions compared to the current game.
-> v0.14 doesn't have a lot of cg art, maybe at most 6-8 cg scenes that are super old.
-> v0.14 routes don't begin until after day 19 and what is there for routes in this version is only the very very early start of character's route stories before it cuts off with no continuation. (Be warned)
-> v0.14 might be more buggy, crashes or other engine related issues compared to the newer and current Ren'py versions of the game.
-> v0.14 has a day to day format system, while the newer and current Ren'py versions has a "Episode" format that has a lot more events within them. Much more closer to how anime episodes feel for it's format.
-Similarities-
-> Many of the events from v0.14 have returned for the Ren'py version of the game, with more on the way with every new release. Some of these old events have been upgraded with much more polish and better writing, plus new moments that weren't originally there. Many of these old events don't play out in the same order timeline either, making it feel more new even to old time fans.
-> Characters for the most part are exactly the same, minus one or two rare cases. Bridget for example is completely different visually in v0.14 and how she acts vs the Ren'py versions. While Lola visually is the same, but there's some qualities about her that have slightly changed where she isn't quite as flirty with every guy she comes across.
[Plans for Ren'py current releases to come still]
-> We're working on adding more choices and interactive moments, maybe not exactly like v0.14, but enough to have variables and unlocked content moments because of your choices.
-> Routes begin at Episode 6 instead of Day 20, but the amount of events and introduction to characters during Episodes 1-5 should feel like a complete, well balanced experience that acts like the common route of a visual novel. Episode 6 route stuff doesn't instantly jump into relationships with characters like it did before in v0.14, some characters might be ready for that with the protag, but others need a little more time before jumping into a relationship. This helps make the routes feel more unique in the Ren'py version on top of their personal stories and events, etc.
Comments
Unlike Miki's Dream which is a side story and included within the base game, soon to have it's own gui section in the game client "extras". v0.14 won't be linked to the current game in any fashion so no need to worry about anything on that end. :P The main purpose of this post is simply just a one post containment area for the v0.14 downloads to be hosted. We're trying to hide these from newcomers to MA mainly, because we've had mentions of first impressions of the game coming from v0.14 and not what the actual current public or patreon release is. Naturally we want new players to have the best first impression of MA possible and that'd be the most recent Ren'py versions of course. V0.14 is still here for old time fans to enjoy and even newer players after they've enjoyed the most recent version of the game if they wish to see what things looked like long long ago. :P
Will this version be under a different tab like Miki's Dream, or how exactly will this be implemented? I'd hate to think I'd have to temporarrily delete the current game version (and redownload said version later) so as to avoid conflicts.
