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I really like this, a very good addition! This might be a skill issue, but I can't seem to find paths to expand my base more than two buildings. Oop, nevermind, I uh... got an ending. I wonder if you made more endings? Hrm. :3

My main issue is that most choices seem to be limited to "Do/Do Not" choices, where selecting the Do Not choice always ends that path and resets the agent. Thus, I only net gain by picking the top option almost every time. Yes, sometimes I get corruption, but it's better than... nothing happening at all? There are a few exceptions, though, and those are the best.

Mmmm, golden apple. AND PATS THE FERRET

Smallhead, aka Bael15 days ago(+1)

Thanks for the feedback!

There are not a lot of buildings in the game jam build, or any extensions for them yet. I believe there were 5 total! Not nearly as common as I'd have liked.

You're right! Options leading up to a branching outcome or one of the end paths of a story are just a "continue or return" choice. I wanted the player to always have the option to back out and do something else at any point. I can see how that feels like there is no choice a lot of the time.

I will see if I can add an indication to the options whether they are just a "keep going / return" or a "choose outcome" to make that feel clearer. And of course more stories and branches. :)

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