The Puppet's Strings

How can I progress time in the game?

You can skip time by scrolling down on the locations list on the right-hand side and selecting increments of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour. Alternatively, you can find the 'Skip Time' option in the navigation menu at the bottom of the screen.

Why is there no Linux build available?

The developer may have chosen to exclude the Linux build intentionally, or it could be due to using an older version of RenPy that does not support combined Windows/Linux builds. It's also possible that a mistake was made in specifying the platform as 'Win' instead of 'Win/Linux'.

How can I make navigation and time progression easier in the game?

To improve navigation, clickable locations should be permanently labeled on the map. For better time progression, consider simplifying days to five turns: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night. Additionally, implement two time skip options: 'Skip Time' for advancing by a turn and 'Skip Day' for moving directly to the next dawn. This would make the game more user-friendly.

How do I return home when exploring in the school?

To go back home, take control of your character and click on the door located on the ground floor of the building you are currently in.

How can I set my skip interval for progressing time?

There are two hourglass buttons on screen. One sets your skip interval, and the other skips time according to that interval.

Where is the Gallery Button located?

The Gallery Button can be found in the Play Game section.

Navigation Tips

• The game's navigation can be confusing, so it is recommended to follow the walkthroughs provided for each quest item (indicated by a big 'i' icon).

Interaction with Characters

• When interacting with characters, such as clicking on the lady in the kitchen, ensure you understand all available options before proceeding. Attuning may be necessary but can limit further interactions if not managed correctly.

Event Completion

• For certain events, look for thought bubbles or other visual cues that might indicate the next action to take, even if they are not immediately obvious.

User Interface Improvements

• Consider adding a target objective feature that displays the current task hint in the top right corner, such as 'Talk to Elsa at home while attuned to Julia at 16:00'.
• Implement an overlay when hovering over interactable elements on the map to show specific actions like 'Go to kitchen' or 'Enter classroom', enhancing navigation.

Character Tracking and Navigation

• Add NPC tokens to the map to indicate character locations during different times of day, making it easier to find them.
• Reduce energy consumption for Luna's possession to make progression less frustrating.