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A subset of players is experiencing issues loading their game (I'd guess maybe 1 in 30 players). This can look like the main menu "Load Game" button being grayed out suddenly mid way through a play through, save files triggering a black screen on open, or strange issues when the game loads in. After trying desperately to figure out what's going on and screaming into a pillow many times, I've come to the conclusion that I don't think I'll be able to fix this issue entirely. Basically, since the game was started 10 years ago, an older unreliable and outdated save format was used in the Plugin I used to build the game. Since the load issues are somewhat uncommon, the beta testers and I never had them appear, and I first had reports of them after the game was launched. In theory, I could change the save format now, but doing so would invalidate all of EVERYONE'S current save files. This would be out of the question. But what I can do is either fix specific files that are causing issues, or recreate and provide you with a file that puts you back where you need to be. So, if this happens to you, please reach out! I wouldn't want you to have to replay the game from the beginning, I can help you fix this!
In your email, please state if you are on Windows or Mac. Next, describe which issue you're having:
Main Menu Load button grayed out
Loading a save file goes to a black screen
Strange issues on Load (missing cursor, menu stuck open, etc.)
Third, please attach your .save files to the email. How to do this on Windows:
Open File Explorer
Follow this file path. C:\\Users\\(your username)\\AppData\\LocalLow\\Default Cube Games\\Penelope Pendrick and The Art of Deceit
(If you don't see the AppData folder in your user folder, make sure you go to the "view" tab at the top and check the "Hidden items" box.)
Send me the .save files that are in there - they should read like pp_0, pp_1, pp_2 etc.
How to do this on Mac:
Open Finder
Go to the hidden "library" folder by pressing Shift + Command + G, typing ~/Library, and clicking Go.
In that folder, go to the folder "Application Support". In there go to the folder "com.Company.ProductName". In this folder you should see some files named pp_0.save, pp_1.save, etc. Please send those in the email.
Once I receive your save files, I can send you a fresh one that you pop back into that folder and you should be good to go :) (I'll do my best to get back to you within 24 hours)
- Phone list will no longer get stuck on screen if a pizza is delivered
- Art gallery now has a redundancy to remove black screen if stuck visible
- An easter egg will now properly show up in the easter egg gallery after it is taken
- Minor subtitle issues fixed
- Fixed minor, unusual behavior around using the fire alarm
- Adding player access to developer menu to diagnose bugs better
- Made certain music quieter, will be working on adding all music to the music volume slider
- POTENTIAL fix for Stacy's room breaking after giving her pizza, needs testing to confirm
- WORKING ON FIXING SOFTLOCK. There is a bug preventing progression after finding the missing woman's bag. Getting more info on this now - hopefully can get a fix for the next patch!
- Inventory items shifting within the inventory bar, or disappearing after getting the ninth item (related to screen resolution, and can be fixed by restarting the game)
- Sometimes takes two clicks to move elements of final puzzle
- A report of the entire UI disappearing (need more info on this one)
- Still gathering info on save/load issues
- During the eye box puzzle, clicking a tile would sometimes select adjacent tiles (potentially Mac only)
- Sometimes can't check off the "explore Evelyn's house and backyard"
- If alarm is ringing in your room when the phone goes off, player is trapped
Patch list:
- Potential fix for invisible cursor when entering Stacy's room, leaving Evelyn's house, and when loading a game
- Potential fix for disabled UI before using the door to get into the final room
- Fixed a broken end game pizza issue
- Issue being stuck on the pipe after the closet puzzle
Known bugs being worked on:
- Inventory items shifting within the inventory bar, or disappearing after getting the ninth item (related to screen resolution, and can be fixed by restarting the game)
- Sometimes takes two clicks to move elements of final puzzle
- A report of the entire UI disappearing
- Still gathering info on save/load issues
- During the eye box puzzle, clicking a tile would sometimes select adjacent tiles (related to specific screen sizes and potentially Mac only)
- Sometimes can't check off the "explore Evelyn's house and backyard"
Missing cursor and UI elements when entering Stacy's room after giving her pizza
Game getting really pixelated related to windowed and fullscreen changes
Missing or double cutscenes related to being caught snooping
OVERWRITING SAVES MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY AND SAVE FILES GOING MISSING/BECOMING CORRUPTED (Please make multiple saves, the more the better)
Minor issues related to the fire alarm
Key sometimes not working on the door to Gerald's Apartment
Disappearing inventory related to windowed mode (restart the game an it should come back)