Well then. As you might know, I try my best to release an update every 1st of every month, and if I can't I try to update at some point during the first week. I woke up last tuesday morning and I would export and release the update. Unfortunately the laptop I used for scripts, art, all of that, crashed the same morning but I thought everything would be fine, but it got worse. I logged back on and I noticed the screen was glitching to the point where I had to get shipped away without an ideal time of when I might receive it back, until they called. I know I've had to do a delay before but that was my fault, I had no control over this one because I'd like to believe I've taken good care of my laptop and then this randomly happens one morning.

I find this update especially disappointing to miss, because I have received very kind feedback and messages about how people are so excited for the next update, along with literal simp messages over Mike's character.  It sucks since this month's update was going to Mike with a lot of options and questions that have to do with him, but unfortunately I will likely have to push it to January if I don't get back my usual laptop sometime next week, I’ll be skipping over 0.7 and going straight to 0.8 as a double update. At least I will have a bigger update for New Years. Everyone can agree that 2020 has been absolutely terrible and 2021 is probably going to need a good start.

Next Update Specifics:

I do have an old laptop so I'll be preparing a double update so I'll be able to prepare more of the script and work on a few CGs so when I get it back all I have to do is add to it. I’ve always planned on having a lot of CGs and giving them a manga feeling, so I’ll be focusing a lot less on CG backgrounds.

Something I did hear about was the option to go to the gym where Shinikaru, Joseph, and Tom were at. One of the reasons why I haven't added that is because I'm a person who is pretty insecure about CGs and because I knew what I wanted to do with the Swimming Pool with Kazuma CG, but I had no idea for the gym CG. So add in the gym option but please don't have your hopes high on a CG being there. 

For those who are interested in Joesie's character, in the double update I know for certain not only Mike, but Joseph's route will get an update. If I have time I would love to begin Shinikaru's route, and introduce shadow magic, and the first creature based summon ability, since people really love love summonings judged from the survey I made. (Shinikaru's main summon will likely make an earlier debut in the gym option, but the earlier monster summon inside any route will be in his route.)

Additional Information:

For those who like to learn about the story, characters , and their abilities ahead of time, I've been working on a way that you can. The file will be placed in the game folder and I may create an online Google Docs for you to view. It'll be called "EE - Inspirations and Fun Facts." or something along the lines of that. That name is vague but there's more information there than the title's impression gives.

In case you want to check it out but there are specifics where you don't want to be potentially spoiled, there will be a table of contents at the very beginning. Of course, there won't be actual story spoilers telling what will happen, but instead character, story, and cultural inspirations, character statistics, ability descriptions, future or current concepts, fun facts, fun debates, history of the project and previous projects that lead to this one, etc. No actual story spoilers, but it goes without saying if you do, go through it with caution.

I know I might get messages telling me to make it clear in the actual vn, but this is not an rpg visual novel with a clearly displayed level up system. (I do realize that description was dramatic.) Sure I can say this character is stronger or weaker than another, but how much or in what exactly, is something a bit harder to explain mid story and something I wish more stories did. Saying a character is faster than another is kind of a general statement. Faster with reaction time, running/travel speed, maybe both? Plus as the writer, having laid out and decided stats will make writing much easier for me to stay consistent. If that's not your thing, just ignore it. If there's something I should build upon specifically, let me know. I'm just trying something new that can be interesting to you, but also help me in the short and long term.

Eternal Eclipse 1st Survey Results:

If you haven't submitted and still want to, you can stay to take the 1st survey, regardless of the current results I still check it often, and it's been very useful. 

These results were taken as of Dec 3, 2020 2:40PM EST.

The results for your favorite character surprised me a bit.

The results for the route people are the most interested in didn’t shock me.

These get difficult to read without looking side by side with the survey questions, sorry. 

Void was voted as the coolest ability, followed by Summons.

Void was voted as the coolest ability, followed by Summons.

To my surprise once again, Void has been voted for most wanted ability, followed by Summons and Healers.

This one was a pleasant surprise. Knowledge and Intelligence wasn’t that surprising, the rest were.

This one was tied at the start but it looks like Werewolves are taking the lead.

Someone asked me if this takes effect. Yes it does, mostly in fight and emotional breakdown scenes.

Fair.

Also fair.

This one surprised me but the response makes sense.

This one blows my mind. I didn’t see this one coming at all. 

At one moment Lust and Envy were tied, then suddenly Greed comes out of no where and has very clearly taken the lead.

Horny furries. Enough said.

Nah, to be fair being bloodlusted can fall under both Wrath and Lust. I'm very curious if sexual lust was the main reason why lust is high. I did somewhat expect it. What I didn't expect was at the start when Pride took the lead.

Thanks for all the votes! Once again I'll still be checking this survey even when the 2nd one comes out.

(Also I get your love for Kazuma, but Kazuma is not a culture dang it!)

Asking for Character Design Help:

Outside of feedback and from my closest and main suggester, I don't like asking for help but this is one that is taking me too much time. and making me so nervous even when clearly unnecessary. If anyone wants or knows anyone that does character designs traditionally or digitally, beast or human, please let me know via comments, email, or twitter. I do see emails and if I don't reply, that's because I either forgot to reply and after noticing that I didn't I think for some really dumb reason that it's awkward to reply days later, or I meant to and I accidently drafted it. I say it's dumb because it's probably very rude not to reply and that's all on me.

I'm very insecure about character designing and it can take me a few days to be comfortable with my own. (Hence why Calvin and Jason don't have sprites yet.) I want this to become a visual novel where the characters may not have several poses but even side and one time characters have  at least a basic sprite with what I consider basic 4 basic sprite emotions (Happy, Neutral, Angry, and Sad). Then there's the 4 basic sprite poses (Cross-arm, arms at side, arms behind, hand on hip) but that's a different discussion.

For example, Kazuma wasn't designed by me, it was Eclipse_oo that did, along with the main cast's clothing.

A Possible Discord Server?:

Would y'all like a discord server to go along with the vn? 3 or 4 people have recommended me to make one, since other visual novels have been successful doing so. If you don't that's fine. I hope you still respect me even though I just said "y'all."

I'm so sorry for the huge setback, but thank you once again for all your support and feedback! No matter how small I feel like I've built a small community together. The experience has been amazing and worth it!