Release of Chapter 11!
Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to announce that Chapter 11 of FamilyVacation is now complete and ready for release!
This chapter came with its own set of challenges, especially during the busy Christmas and New Year and an unexpected cold. But now it's done :-)
Chapter 11 Highlights:
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Peak in the Erotic Storyline: This chapter represents a high point in the sensual and erotic themes of the game. It's bold, intense, and pushes boundaries. While this chapter focuses on these elements, future chapters will shift more toward storytelling, with steps already taken in earlier updates.
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Gallery preview added: With hints "On" you can also see the necessary stats for the scene
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Gallery scene path hinted in-game: With hints "On" the Gallery scenes are hinted in the game menu
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In-game smartphone: You can now close it by clicking on it. In-phone menus can be closed by clicking on the lower side of the phone (grey bar).
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New Path for Philipp: I’ve also implemented a new path for Philipp in Chapter 11, marking what could be a turning point in his coming-of-age journey. This addition allows players to explore deeper facets of Philipp’s character, hinting at decisions that might shape his future. Without spoiling too much, the choices he makes now could influence whether he embraces one side of himself or another.
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Special Edition Made Easy (for MAC and Windows): The Special Edition is now available as a simple zip file. Download it, unpack it into the game folder, and enjoy exclusive content without the need for separate installation.
For detailed instructions, refer to the Special Edition Installation Guide included in the download or on the itch.io page.
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Philipp’s Path Option: You can now disable Philipp’s Path in the Settings menu if you choose. However, disabling this path may result in missing certain story content, so keep that in mind as you explore the game.
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New Story Content: Dive deeper into the relationships and explore new twists and decisions. Your choices continue to shape the story and determine the outcome of key moments.
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Visual Excellence: Over 720 stunning new renders and visuals bring this chapter to life.
Important Notes:
- Philipp’s Path and Other Settings:
You now have control over key story elements in the Preferences menu:
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Philipp’s Path (enabled/disabled): Disabling this path avoids certain storylines but may cause you to miss content.
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Show Hints (enabled/disabled): Enable or disable hints to guide you through the game.
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Special Edition only: Content (enabled/disabled)
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Special Edition Installation:
To install the Special Edition, download the zip file and extract it into the game folder of Family Vacation. Restart the game to access the DLC content. For step-by-step guidance, check the Special Edition Installation Guide included in the download.
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Save File Issues:
Older saves might behave unpredictably. Roll back if it doesn't work
Basic Troubleshooting:
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Game Settings Not Working:
If Philipp’s Path or Show Hints settings aren’t functioning as expected, check the Settings menu to confirm your preferences.
Rollback to a scene before the menu, then enable or disable the function.
After making adjustments, restart the game.
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Special Edition DLC Not Loading:
Ensure the zip file was extracted into the correct game folder and restart the game.
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Save File Issues:
Open the save file, roll back to previous screen and go from there.
For a full troubleshooting guide, check the accompanying .txt file page.
Gold and Platinum Members can find the download links for Chapter 11 in the following posts.
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to my amazing testers, especially Marcus_S, and some basement dwelling dude, for their incredible feedback and support. Your help has been invaluable in making Chapter 11 the best it can be!
Thank you so much for your continued support! Creating Chapter 11 was an incredible journey, and your encouragement has made it all worth it. I hope you enjoy the new content as much as I enjoyed creating it!
Warm regards,
MCK