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Thanks for the support and feedback on Star Days Sim Date! I'm happy a lot of you are enjoying it!
A post about the progress and making of this title is now available:Β pacthesisgames.com/blog/star-dβ¦
I always think this stuff is super interesting... *_*
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Okay, so there is a Studio Killers easter egg in here, Can this game get any cooler.
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your games are so amazing, im playing through them all again in order and seeing how much you progressed is so cool andΒ "the making of"s are so interesting, even the little menu notes and inner working stuff,
just one question, what software/programs do you use?
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just finished the playthrough and its 2am, when i played number days i got so many great memories of playing it, i first played it before i even transitioned so it was weird playing with a new name, your games will always have a special place in my heart and im glad that you still continued to make them and i hope that you still enjoy doing so thank you so much for the great time i had playing these gamesΒ
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will you be making any other games soon? because i love your games and i've played of them and got every character.
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How do you make the over world sprites move?
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I noticed Lee's chair at the Constellations is theΒ same chair Tara sits in beside Lee's bed at the beginning.
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Just FYI^^...
Mag's words when the translator broke (I know some korean):
"How did that break?" (Guessed on the last word tbh.)
"This is bad..."
"One more..."
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The concept art and "How it came to be" stuff was way fascinating. And I never noticed the backwards-languages everyone was speaking when the translator broke, lol!
Going back to catch Spencer + Lexie, and figure out what everyone said in English.XD
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YEARS I'VE WAITED. Quoto (box man) is obvs my first choice... Nothing turns me on more than cardboard breath. <3
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Pacthesis, my sim dating standard maker, I'm so grateful you made time to complete your project. I was worried adult life would steal away your time.
I hope one day to make a game good enough to be linked onto your websiteΒ Β
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I usually don't comment on anything because I'm terrible with words and I usually embarrass myself, but tonight I just can't help myself. I've pretty much grown up playing your games and it has always made me so happy every time I see an update from you. I can honestly say that these games have made me feel so much better and a little less lonely on my down days and I am truly thankful. This game is amazing! I love the characters, the design, and especially the references to Jenny. Thank you for all of the wonderful experiences! I wish you the best!
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Amy! I have a question for you! What will happen to the spaceship when Mag decided to settle down with the Player or when he decided to be at the constellations for all eternity?
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Inspiration from Sailor Moon, Kingdom Hearts AND a WWE reference?!? You are my hero >.<
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I'm so glad it's done! Great job and go take a break. All the games I've played made by you were great, and I'm heading right on over to play right now!
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wonderful game, i would've loved it if you kept the side quests in. there's always room for adjustment but its still an enjoyable game! i hope you put out more content. i've grown up with your work and seeing the little references to former simulations/games/stories gets me all sappy and sentimental. lots of love and appreciation from a fan of over 5 years Β Β Β
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To be honest I would have paid her to not put it out and to put more effort into it. The detail is good but the story is shit. I am not going to sugar code anything. I would have paid to see more plot and story than have it be rushed
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That's awesome XD
I love to hear about what you thought while creating this game!
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I was really disappointed. It had no emotion or heart in it. You barely felt close to the characters. Not enough story. I wish you would have spent more time on it because it felt like you were rushing it. The endings were all bland. I tried to find something good but there was nothing good I could pull out of this. I am a dedicated fan and I have been around since 2012. I really wish you had spent more time making a more heart warming game but this all feels like it was rushed. I would have liked you to spend more time on it instead of just putting it all out.Β Β Your games are usually spot on but this one is just so generic and bland.Β
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Your words are indeed a little harsh but i'm commenting you because i kind of feel it too. All the characters' routes were almost to easy to finish and nobody had secret background stories or anything. That's not exactly a problem, but that probably means they aren't special. I can only tell them apart like 'the cool guy who speaks little' 'the energetic type like in every other game' 'the shy guy with a box' 'the girl'. I talk to someone only for five minutes and they're totally in love with me. It's just not so right somehow.
The theme of bringing somebody back to life was supposed to be emotionally powerful, but i don't even get to see the stories of each character until the very few lines in the endings. The characters on other planets have no stories at all. It can feel very empty this way.
The art in this game is definitely improved, though.
I've heard that telling an artist you prefer their formal style would not be the most welcome, and of course not at all by the fans. I'm a loyal fan since 2012 also and well, i understand your feelings here.
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I really wish she waited to put this out.Β
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I was really excited to finally see a game from her; specially because this one took a really long time to finish. I also felt the same way, no matter wich answer you gave it would always be positive, the lack of time limit was also something I missed, but there were different things that were really nice; like the different currency, the cutscenes and the art.
Im not sure, but maybe it was supposed to be a great game... then because of the hiatus or the long time the inspiration flew away or something. it might have died somewhere in the middle. so it ended like this. still, better to skip a project and release a better one with a new idea than keep trying and trying something that you no longer like.
She still finished it tough, after all these years I might as well play all games again xD
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That was an amazing ride!
At my first play, I got Ending 14 and I'm really just happy that happened ^^
I'm really intrigued because there are 13 other routes to try but I was just too happy with the ending I got!
Your games were one of the first that I played when I first knew internet, I'm really glad I watched you!
Thank you so much for the amazing experience!
I wish you guys the best in life!
Have a nice day/night everyone!!
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So far I've only played through Forah and Erameni's route, but I noticed in both their cutscenes you used lines from the song 'Jenny' XD Cleverrr
Seriously though, this game is REALLY GREAT and it's just as I hoped it to be after so many years, haha (I practically screamed after getting past the intro)
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Am I the only one who can't reach the site? Even for the game
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I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS FOR THIS GAME
YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HAPPY YOU'VE MADE ME WITH THE RELEASE OF THIS GAMEΒ
Thank you so much for working on this and releasing it. You're games are such an important part of my childhood and it has influenced my sense of humor too. I can't wait to play this newest addition...
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I wanna thank you for this game. It may be dumb to do it but I am so happy that you started making visual novels. I still remember that my first game in this genre was one of yours and I've been addicted since then.Β
Thank you for always providing good content, making me smile and dream.
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*-Re-reads this journal for the 15th time after stalking the game progress for days-*
Oh hey, maybe the game is completed, now. I'll just re-play the demo...
IT IS FINALLY OUT, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CONTINUING TO MAKE THESE WONDERFUL GAMES! You are extremely talented and most likely extremely busy, so me, and all of your other fans really appreciate it and what you do. That sounded a bit strange and/or creepy, I'm sorry, just thank you very much, haha.
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That is really interesting, thanks for sharing!! 
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I loved reading about your progress! It's so much fun to see your thoughts and how various characters were created, though I must admit I wouldn't have minded those side quests. I spent ages trying to figure out how to get that scene with Quoto and a seasick Ry on the boat. Will you ever make a playlist for the Star Days music?
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Reading all that was fun and omg Spencer and Lexie? I have to find that ending!! Also, I noticed in the blog tab that you plan on posting the 'making of' of all your other games... can't wait!
I do wish you would make a remake of Festival Days someday. It'd be cool to see it made with your new art and stuff.
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That ending is the one where you return home.Β
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Quoto will now forever be "Toothpaste" in my heart. Erameni was Erawin to me anyway.
I always love seeing your work, especially as life marches on and we all get busier.
As a thought: the sidequest idea you mentioned sounds pretty fun; I get what you mean about making the game too long, BUT if it were entirely optional (leading to backstory, but not affecting the endings), maybe that would mitigate it? Maybe it was just my experience, but I felt like I barely knew any of the characters by the end? As I said, maybe just me playing too fast.
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I played through all the romances, and i absolutely love pavervill. He's just too cute :3
however, i ran across a glitch. if you talk to any of the guys in their rooms first, the only dialogue option you get is the first one. i avoided it with the main three by talking to them outside the ship, but when I tried to romance vanni i couldn't bypass the glitch, since he never leaves the kitchen. i had the same issue with Cil.
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Thanks for your input! I haven't been able to recreate this on my end yet but I really appreciate the feedback so it's on my radar!
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So happy to have a piece of your games again! My best friend and I have been playing for probably 5 years! Worth it~Β
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Oh, with the broken translator scene, you mentioned in your "other notes" that you lost original translations. I understood a part of dialogue, so maybe someone else will find it interesting too haha:
Quoto: I hate you!
Ry: What?Β
Q: Leave me alone! I deserve respect!
R: What are you saying?
R: Tara, (do you) understand?
Q: What have you done?
I have no idea what Mag is saying but I'm pretty sure it's "What's going on here?" or maybe "What did you do?"
Q: I did nothing wrong! Don't be angry Mag!Β
*pause*
Mag: Here it is (or something similiar to that).
And then they all turn back to English haha ^^"
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Thanks for translating that scene! Now it's not a mystery to me anymore : )
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You're not wrong about other people finding it interesting - thank you for translating it. ^^
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OMG I thought it was just me seeing lyrics from "Jenny" XD glad to see I wasn't just going crazy
(The only ones I really notice was cil "forget those amigos" and Forah "I want to ruin our friendship, we should be lovers instead") haha
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aaaaa i don't know why but i love the early concept of Ry and Pavervill(the one that still sketches and traditional) than the digital one xD
i guess its probably because Ry expression and the hair are good looking to me xD? pavervill too
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I totally love the effort you did in this game,even when there are very little flaws.I still love it.
The outfitsccharacters,setting and their story.It's just astonishing,especially the Constellation.
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It was so fun -3-
I absolutely adore all your works, I hope to see more in the future ^^Β
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aaa i cant wait for the game to come out! glad to see you're back tho omg you've been an inspiration to me since i was 12;;;
edit: wHOOPS I DIDNT REALIZE IT ALREADY CAME OUT LMAO PLAYING IT RN !!!!
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I LOVE your work and your games Pacthesis! Take care and stay safe and good luck with your new line of work and study! ^w^/
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