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Casiope: /* When do I know I’ve completed the content? */

2020-08-28T10:41:32Z

When do I know I’ve completed the content?

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	=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===		=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===
	Again the hint system must display what is completed, or remove the character whose story is finished. But several optional events can still be played, such as making the character [[~~Dating and pregnancy#~~Pregnancy\|pregnant]]. So the [[cookie jar]] is the best way to verify that you have not missed any scene.		Again the hint system must display what is completed, or remove the character whose story is finished. But several optional events can still be played, such as making the character [[Pregnancy\|pregnant]]. So the [[cookie jar]] is the best way to verify that you have not missed any scene.

	=== When will ''Summertime Saga'' be finished? ===		=== When will ''Summertime Saga'' be finished? ===

Casiope at 12:58, 11 June 2020

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	=== I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me? ===		=== I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me? ===
	As for the previous question, the first thing to do is to check the hints given {{nowrap\|in‐game}} and talk to the other characters. Play back the previous steps indicated in the [[Walkthrough]] article and make sure you have the requirements (stats, items or else) to progress further. If you are still lost despite all the efforts, you can get assistance in the #help channel on the [https://discord.gg/VK6g97h Summertime Saga Discord server].		As for the previous question, the first thing to do is to check the hints given {{nowrap\|in‐game}} and talk to the other characters. Play back the previous steps indicated in the [[Walkthrough]] article and make sure you have the requirements (stats, items or else) to progress further. If you are still lost despite all the efforts, you can get assistance in the #help channel on the [https://discord.com/invite/VK6g97h Summertime Saga Discord server].

	=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===		=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===

Casiope at 14:09, 10 June 2020

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	=== What do the updates contain? ===		=== What do the updates contain? ===
	The ''Summertime Saga'' development team ~~releases~~ two main types of updates alternately: major ones are dedicated to the stories of new characters and their entourages, in an order established by the votes; minor updates focus on shorter stories in addition to existing routes.		The ''Summertime Saga'' development team rolls out two main types of updates alternately: major ones are dedicated to the stories of new characters and their entourages, in an order established by the votes; minor updates focus on shorter stories in addition to existing routes.

	=== What are the progression and the next content? ===		=== What are the progression and the next content? ===
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	=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===		=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===
	The compatibility of savegames between successive versions is ~~still~~ experimental and is not 100% guaranteed. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are ~~released~~. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.		The compatibility of savegames between successive versions is experimental and is not 100% guaranteed. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are distributed. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.

	=== Is ''Summertime Saga'' available on iOS and iPhone? ===		=== Is ''Summertime Saga'' available on iOS and iPhone? ===
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	== Helping ==		== Helping ==
	=== How stable is the game? ===		=== How stable is the game? ===
	~~As for June 2019,~~ ''Summertime Saga'' is currently under development in alpha stage. The game is playable but gameplay features and assets are still being implemented and the code is not yet ''freezed''. That also means you may experience crashes and bugs, even if the game is fully tested by Quality Assistance members before each release.		''Summertime Saga'' is currently under development in alpha stage. The game is playable but gameplay features and assets are still being implemented and the code is not yet ''freezed''. That also means you may experience crashes and bugs, even if the game is fully tested by Quality Assistance members before each release.

	=== I’ve found a bug. Where can I report it? ===		=== I’ve found a bug. Where can I report it? ===

Casiope: /* I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me? */

2019-12-28T18:36:25Z

I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me?

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	=== I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me? ===		=== I’m stuck in the game! Can you help me? ===
	As for the previous question, the first thing to do is to check the hints given {{nowrap\|in‐game}} and talk to the other characters. Play back the previous steps indicated in the [[Walkthrough]] article and make sure you have the requirements (stats, ~~objects~~ or else) to progress further. If you are still lost despite all the efforts, you can get assistance in the #help channel on the [https://discord.gg/VK6g97h Summertime Saga Discord server].		As for the previous question, the first thing to do is to check the hints given {{nowrap\|in‐game}} and talk to the other characters. Play back the previous steps indicated in the [[Walkthrough]] article and make sure you have the requirements (stats, items or else) to progress further. If you are still lost despite all the efforts, you can get assistance in the #help channel on the [https://discord.gg/VK6g97h Summertime Saga Discord server].

	=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===		=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===

Casiope: /* What are the progression and the next content? */

2019-12-28T18:35:54Z

What are the progression and the next content?

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	=== What are the progression and the next content? ===		=== What are the progression and the next content? ===
	The roadmap on the official website [https://summertimesaga.com/news news page] and Patreon page, shows the content planned for the next updates and the current development of the upcoming one according to the different tasks assigned to the team.		The roadmap, on the official website [https://summertimesaga.com/news news page] and Patreon page, shows the content planned for the next updates and the current development of the upcoming one according to the different tasks assigned to the team.

	=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===		=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===

Casiope at 18:35, 28 December 2019

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	=== How is the content for next updates decided? ===		=== How is the content for next updates decided? ===
	DarkCookie regularly posts a new poll on [https://www.patreon.com/summertimesaga/overview his crowdfunding page] on Patreon where pledgers can vote for what they would like us to work on. The ~~option~~ with the most votes is then placed on the roadmap. An article is dedicated to the [[Previous content polls\|previous content polls]].		DarkCookie regularly posts a new poll on [https://www.patreon.com/summertimesaga/overview his crowdfunding page] on Patreon where pledgers can vote for what they would like us to work on. The proposal with the most votes is then placed on the roadmap. An article is dedicated to the [[Previous content polls\|previous content polls]].

	=== How can I vote for future content? ===		=== How can I vote for future content? ===
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	=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===		=== When do I know I’ve completed the content? ===
	Again the hint system must display what is completed, or remove the character whose story is finished. But several events can still be played, such as ~~the possibility of~~ making the character [[~~Getting started~~#Pregnancy\|pregnant]]. So the [[cookie jar]] is the best way to verify that you have not missed any scene.		Again the hint system must display what is completed, or remove the character whose story is finished. But several optional events can still be played, such as making the character [[Dating and pregnancy#Pregnancy\|pregnant]]. So the [[cookie jar]] is the best way to verify that you have not missed any scene.

	=== When will Summertime Saga be finished? ===		=== When will ''Summertime Saga'' be finished? ===
	Hard to say. A lot of content has still to be made and the game is very open ended. Once the development team finish all the student stories and the main quests, they will start focusing on polishing.		Hard to say. A lot of content has still to be made and the game is very open ended. Once the development team finish all the student stories and the main quests, they will start focusing on polishing.

Casiope: /* Is Summertime Saga available on iOS and iPhone? */

2019-12-28T17:37:02Z

Is Summertime Saga available on iOS and iPhone?

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	=== Is ''Summertime Saga'' available on iOS and iPhone? ===		=== Is ''Summertime Saga'' available on iOS and iPhone? ===
	The answer is no. Unfortunately, Apple does not approve mobile applications with sexually explicit content in its App Store. Therefore, no iOS version has ever been developed.		The answer is '''no'''. Unfortunately, Apple does not approve mobile applications with sexually explicit content in its App Store. Therefore, no iOS version has ever been developed.

	== Content ==		== Content ==

Casiope: /* Content */ Remove Who's the trap question, as the answer is inside the game

2019-12-28T17:36:17Z

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	=== When will Summertime Saga be finished? ===		=== When will Summertime Saga be finished? ===
	Hard to say. A lot of content has still to be made and the game is very open ended. Once the development team finish all the student stories and the main quests, they will start focusing on polishing.		Hard to say. A lot of content has still to be made and the game is very open ended. Once the development team finish all the student stories and the main quests, they will start focusing on polishing.

	~~=== Who’s the trap? ===~~
	~~Stop asking.~~

	== Helping ==		== Helping ==

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2019-12-28T17:35:33Z

Updates: Add new question/answer because of the current phishing.

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	=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===		=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===
	The compatibility of savegames between successive versions is still experimental and is not 100% guaranteed. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are released. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.		The compatibility of savegames between successive versions is still experimental and is not 100% guaranteed. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are released. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.

			=== Is ''Summertime Saga'' available on iOS and iPhone? ===
			The answer is no. Unfortunately, Apple does not approve mobile applications with sexually explicit content in its App Store. Therefore, no iOS version has ever been developed.

	== Content ==		== Content ==

Casiope: /* Will my save files carry over to the update? */

2019-12-28T17:25:06Z

Will my save files carry over to the update?

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	=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===		=== Will my save files carry over to the update? ===
	The ~~answer~~ is ~~no, it cannot. Unfortunately the engine deals very poorly with old save files compatibility~~. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are released. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.		The compatibility of savegames between successive versions is still experimental and is not 100% guaranteed. A lot of things get changed each update and it conflicts with the save file information. It is the reason why the development team added a cheat mode option when starting a new game and why they provide ''exceptionally'' a full save when ''some'' updates are released. Please read [[Getting started#Save games and persistent data file\|this section]] to learn how to load a save file.

	== Content ==		== Content ==