Hard To Love [Qori] [Act 2 v0.013]

Act 2 v0.013
+ ADDED:
• New languages translations available: french, italian, portuguese, simple chinese and spanish

! FIXED:
• Fixed Walkthrough DLC not activating immediately when enabled in preferences during decision menus
• Fixed missing translations on russian and german.

Act 2 v0.012
! FIXED:
• Menu music not stopping on loading savegame
• OSx version launch error

Act 2 v0.01
+ ADDED:
• Madison's studio 3 routes scene
• Antonella interlude scene
• Animated all choice-based CGs
• Re-rendered Amber's intro and 3 routes scenes and animations
• Replay system implemented
• Unseen rewards gallery system implemented
• New 'Act 1 Recap' questionnaire for players starting directly in Act 2
• New options on settings
• Language translation framework implemented: german and russian are now available

~ CHANGED:
• Complete UI/UX redesign
• Improved game internal structure for better stability
• Updated character models (Paz's morph) and re-rendered Episode 2 achievements
• Improved post-processing for Episode 6 and achievement assets
• Refactored Walkthrough core logic
• Rewritten most of Episode 6 dialogues

! FIXED:
• Resolved issues with saved data (p-file) for affected users
• Fixed text formatting errors in Episode 6

* TECHNICAL:
• Seamless save game migration from Act 1 (including audio fix)
• Upgraded character models to G8.1F
• Updated Denoiser to Intel OIDN v2.4.0
• Structural preparation for the upcoming in-game Phone system

Act 1 v1.0
! FIXED:
• Fixed the issue where the p-file wasn't working for some users
• Episode 1 and Episode 3: Fixed two content unlocks that were mathematically impossible due to the trust multiplier system
• Episode 4: Fixed issue where a image showed the incorrect variant
• Music Player: Fixed issue causing errors when starting playback

v0.28
+ ADDED:
Episode 6: Part 1 released (225 new renders, 14 new animations).
2 new achievements for Episode 6.
New SFX and BGM tracks.
Walkthrough updated (now shows all paths, Achievement tips & new point system).
Migration of save data for the new system.

~ CHANGED:
Visuals: All achievements remade & re-rendered in 8K UHD (7680x4320).
Gameplay: Choice menus now display Tone/Intent tags (e.g. [Lie], [Love]).
Episode title backgrounds are now fully animated.
Character relationship tracking system enhanced.
Audio management system updated.
Adapted all core scripts to Ren'Py 8.5.

! FIXED:
Fixed achievement screen zoom/drag for 8K images.
Fixed sound bugs on Episode 5.
Corrected a render from v0.27.

* TECHNICAL:
Engine updated to Ren'Py 8.5 (Python 3).
Changed webm codec to libaom-av1 for better compression/quality.

v0.27
AI removal and animation update

+ ADDED:
• Added 09 new animations on episode 4 (Nanami night scene)

~ CHANGED:
• Re-rendered 211 renders on episode 4 (Nanami night scene)

! FIXED:
• Sound bugs on v0.26
• Amber/MC bugged dialogues on episode 3

* TECHNICAL:
• AVIF sharpening fixed on episode 5.
• Deleted unused files from previous versions.
• Webm using AV1 codec instead of VP9

v0.26
ADDED
• 208 new renders (H-scenes with Amber, Elizabeth, Madison, Ecchi scene with Paz)
• 17 new animations
• 70 new BGM tracks made exclusively for this game
• 12 new SFX
• 2 new achievements
• New character unlockables for Character Screen
• Walkthrough updated for Episode 5 decisions
• Beta version of Memories screen (photo gallery) for episode 1 to 3. Requires a new playthrough to unlock (not compatible with older save files)
• New Music Player on Extras screen

~ CHANGED:
• Achievements screen divided by Acts
• Character screen redesigned
• Erased all past BGM music for copyright reasons
• Transitions now exclude notifications layer
• Reorganized most core scripts

! FIXED:
• Memory issues on some scenes

* TECHNICAL:
• Updated Denoiser to Intel OIDN 2.3.3
• Changed resample method to Lanczos.

v0.25
ADDED

• 197 new renders
• 2 new animations involving Elizabeth
• 2 new achievements
• Some SFX and BGM for Episode 5
• Walkthrough updated for Episode 5 decisions

CHANGED

• Isabella old skin on v0.24 release

FIXED

• Graphical issues on main menu buttons
• CRITICAL reset-LI stats bug. It is important to use a save from v0.23 so you don't lose your stats
• Bug where Elizabeth didn't get "known" status
• Bug where Nanami will swap her clothes at the pool @ episode 4
• Bug on achievements notifications

0.23
ADDED:
• New scenes involving Nanami, Amber, Madison, Elizabeth and Isabella
• 701 new renders
• 4 new achievements
• Walkthrough updated for Episode 4 decisions
• New "Save Name" screen (beta version)
• Added notifications for LI's corruption and love level increases
~ CHANGED:
• Modularized RPA archives for easy updates - players now only need to download changed content
• Replaced music and sound assets handling code
• Replaced character definitions code
• Replaced title screen code
• Replaced notifications code
• Achievements system code changed
• Updated Walkthrough coding
• Removed shaking effect on sex scenes
! FIXED:
• Corrected Episode 3 variable errors (fix for old savegames)
• Resolved Paz SMS bug (picture click issue)
• Fixed some render clipping issues from previous releases
* TECHNICAL:
• icode changed, previous versions may not be compatible
• JPEG and PNG images replaced by AVIF format
• JPEG color banding and DDS texture issues fixed on all renders

0.22 Episode 4
- 265 new renders
- Scenes involving Nanami, Amber, Isabella and Paz.
- 04 new achievements
- Fixed bug on SMS on episode 3
- Updated SMS code

v0.1 Remake
Initial Release of Remake

• Transition to a new client with enhanced performance and stability.
• Introduction of an integrated walkthrough system (available for higher-tier players).
• Addition of a dynamic stat window for all love interests, unlocking as you interact with them.
• Implementation of an achievements system.
• Reduction of variables for a more straightforward gameplay experience.
• Near-total rewrite of the game with significant re-rendering and improvements.
• Episodes 1 and 2 available in this release.
• Walkthrough System for Higher Tiers: The game now features an integrated walkthrough system, available exclusively for higher-tier players.
• New Features for All Players: The game now includes a stat window displaying all love interests, which unlock as you meet or interact with them for the first time. Players can also unlock achievements. Variables have been reduced for simplicity. Detailed explanations are available in the HELP section of the game.
• Extensive Rewrite and Improvement: The game has undergone a near-total rewrite, with significant re-rendering and enhancements. Episode 2 consists of 90% new scenes.
• Future Episodes: Subsequent episodes are already rendered and will be released over the coming weeks, requiring only programming and minor script modifications.
• Current Download Availability: Currently, the game download includes only Episodes 1 and 2. Therefore, it will be available to all tiers on the same release date. Once Episode 6 is released, the regular tiered release schedule will resume.

ADDITIONS:

• 80 old renders updated and modified (episode 5).
• 04 old renders updated and modified (episode 6).
• Added multicam code functionality for videos. Check the top right corner, there will be the options to choose the camera you want to see.
• Added 224 new still renders.
• Added 19 new animation/videos.
• Added 7 new sound effects (SFX)
• Added 4 new background music tracks (BGM)

CHANGES:

• Updated how config file works.
• Edited some dialogues from version 0.061.
• Updated how names/relationship works. Could be good for modding.
• Updated how randomizing works.

BUG FIXES:

• Fixed location path on videos (thank you renpy 8.1.1 for this dumb bug)