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That's actually a very fair point! You're right, and I can see how the current system doesn't quite line up with the story.

The work and Intelligence systems are still being developed and balanced, and this is definitely something I need to revisit.

In the future, Intelligence will also play a much bigger role in the game. It won't just affect job opportunities — it will become an important mechanic for unlocking special scenes, making certain choices, and progressing through the main storyline.

So the idea is to make Intelligence a meaningful part of the overall gameplay, rather than just a stat you have to grind for better-paying jobs.

Thanks for pointing this out! Feedback like yours really helps me improve Merrilend. ❤️

Hey! 

Good news! The first part of the gym content is already finished and available on Patreon! It will also be coming to the public version soon.

I'm also currently working on two more characters, with 20 new scenes planned for them. These updates will be released on Patreon first, followed by the public version a little later.

As for feminine clothing, I don't currently have any plans to add feminine outfits for the existing characters. However, as Merrilend continues to grow, I might introduce a separate character with a more feminine style to bring some additional variety to the game. It's something I may consider in the future, but definitely not anytime soon.

Thanks for playing Merrilend and sharing your ideas! ❤️

Hi! Sorry for the late reply!

Yes, a downloadable version of Merrilend is available. I normally provide downloadable builds through Patreon, but I completely understand that in your case the browser version is difficult to use because of translation and device limitations.

I’d be happy to send you a link to the current downloadable build so you can try it with your translation tools. No Patreon subscription is necessary for this. 

Just let me know if that works for you, and I’ll send it to you.

Thanks for your interest in Merrilend! 

The illustrations — yes. The game itself, story, characters. code, systems and overall design are created and developed by me. I use AI as part of my illustration workflow. including locally trained character models and then select and process the images to keep the characters and locations consistent.

Thank you! ❤️ You're right — the current version is still quite limited in terms of content.

The next update is already in development and will be available on Friday, September 18. This update will mainly focus on the game's systems: improvements to the time and energy systems, as well as the introduction of the financial system.

New features will include Work, an expanded Shopping Center, several bug fixes, and some missing illustrations will also be added.

I'm planning to release new updates every Friday. The following update, planned for September 25, will open another location for Chris — the Brothers' Room.

After that, I plan to gradually introduce Derek and Adam, while continuing to expand Chris's story at the same time.

Thank you for playing — and I'm really glad you want to see more!