Romp of Dump News

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[h3]Today is exactly two months since the release of the Early Access version.
I was able to surpass 15,000 downloads in 53 days (as of 3/13/2024) since the release![/h3]

Thanks to some observers who continue to play, I am motivated to update!

The next update will be a little later, but we are also planning to hold a birthday event for Louq on April 4.

There will also be a log-in bonus, so please take your time and enjoy the life of a scum prisoner being punished at your own pace!



An interview with developer Zakroske was featured in Game Creators Guild's "Hang out in the creator's dressing room"!


[h3]Click here to read the interview:
https://game.creators-guild.com/g4c/interview-indiegames-20240220/[/h3]

I talked about the story behind the development of "Romp of Dump" and some of the highlights of the game.
Please check out the article and spread the word!

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Dear observers, I am very sorry for the wait.
Not only have we added a new main scenario, but we have also made system modifications to make the game even more pleasant to play!



Unravel the evil deeds of the "Vamp of Dump," a serial killer who falsely accused the protagonist, As!

A new main scenario, the "Vamp of Dump Case Ⅰ", and case documents available at the library event will be added.

Unlike the prisoners' main scenario, "Confession of Crimes and Repentance Ⅱ", there is no game over in this episode, but it branches off into multiple (10 in first episode) "hypotheticals" depending on the choices.
You can choose any of the options and each play is short, so you can read it quickly, or you can go around and collect the branches. This is a consideration-specific episode!



Rewards from the repost campaign conducted from 2/10 to 2/29 will be distributed to all players!

🔁101 reposts x 1 chip
🎨7 pieces of fan art x 10 chip
🎬Live game streaming by 4 people x 10 chip
[h3]A total of 【Chips x 211】 will be given to all players🎁[/h3]

[h3]《Distribution period: 3/9 (Sat) 0:00 - 3/31 (Sun) 23:59》[/h3]
Rewards will be distributed as a limited-time login bonus, so please remember to start the game to receive them!



The loading time when starting up the game will be greatly reduced to 1-2 seconds, and a progress bar will also be displayed.
The bug that caused a force close alert to appear when clicking during loading is also resolved.


The circle logo for "Zakurosuke" & "Zakurobento" was designed by Teoh.
Thank you for the great design!
Teoh's X(Twitter)： https://twitter.com/ThEobRom4



In addition, the rules for mini-games will be modified to be more similar to actual casino games.

• In the mini-game "Blackjack", A (Ace) is now automatically treated as 11 points.
  
• In the mini-game "Poker", when two players have the same hand, the ranking is determined by comparing numbers and suits.
  

April 4 is the birthday of Louq, the outlier (good man) in a group of freaks.

I am implementing a special event that will allow you to celebrate his birthday!
It will occur for one day only, from 4/4 0:00 to 23:59, so please log in on that day as well!

• New main scenario "Vamp of Dump Case I" has been added.
  
• Repost campaign reward "Chip x 211" will be distributed from 3/9 (Sat) 0:00 to 3/31 (Sun) 23:59.
  
• A one-day "Louq" birthday event has been added on April 4.
  
• The birthday event will be modified so that it can be recalled from the "GALLERY" at a later date.
  
• Faster loading at startup and added a load screen.
  
• In the mini-game "Blackjack", A (Ace) is now automatically treated as 11 points.
  
• In the mini-game "Poker", when two players have the same hand, the ranking is determined by comparing numbers and suits.
  
• Five additional case files available at library events.
  
• Other minor bugs and typos have been fixed.
  

[h2]TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024, a real event for indie games, will be held in Kichijoji, Japan, on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3![/h2]
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"Romp of Dump" will also be on display for trial in the space "RI-2b".
[h3]The latest updated version of the game, which allows you to play the new main scenario "The Vamp of Dump Case Ⅰ" ahead of time, will also be distributed for free in advance![/h3]


[h2]【Schedule】[/h2]

• Business Day: March 2, 2024 (Sat) 13:00-17:00
  
• General Public Day: March 3, 2024 (Sun.) 10:00-17:00
  

[h2]【Main Venue】[/h2]

• Musashino Public Hall
  
• Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel
  "Romp of Dump" will be exhibited at the space "RI-2b" in "Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel"!
  

[h2]【Link】[/h2]

• TIGS2024 official website： https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/
• Click here to buy tickets： https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/ticket/

The indie game "Animaroid Girl", for which developer Zakroske is in charge of planning, Live2D, scenario, etc., will also be on display for trial!
The space will be in "RI-2a" next to "Romp of Dump"!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545200/_/
Please add us to your wish list!

This game uses many of the techniques developed in the development of "Romp of Dump", including Live2D, game systems, and scripted direction.

I would be very happy if those who have become fans of "Animaroid Girl" would also become aware of the existence of "Romp of Dump" and support it with us.

It has been a month since the release of the Early Access version of our scum prisoner observation visual novel "Romp of Dump".
[h3]As of 2/20, the game has reached 13333 downloads, and I am surprised that more people have taken notice of the game than we had imagined![/h3]

Thank you so much, Observers, for punishing our scum prisoners!
I am currently preparing an update to make your prison life more enjoyable...!



[h3]"Altema", one of Japan's largest game app strategy sites, has published a review of "Romp of Dump"!
Click here to read the review: https://altema.jp/rompofdump[/h3]

The article is designed to convey the game content in an easy-to-understand manner for those who have not yet played the game.
Please check out the article and spread the word!



[h3]The next update is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, around 0:00 JST.[/h3]
Please pray that I can make it this time as well...!

[h2]The main scenario the "Vamp of Dump Case" is lifted.[/h2]
A new main scenario, the "Vamp of Dump Case Ⅰ", and case documents available at the library event will be added.

Vamp of Dump, a serial killer who is the nemesis of the main character, As.
The spotlight is on its first case...

Unlike the prisoners' main scenario, "Confession of Crimes and Repentance Ⅱ", there is no game over in this episode, but it branches off into multiple (10 in first episode) "hypotheticals" depending on the choices.
You can choose any of the options and each play is short, so you can read it quickly, or you can go around and collect the branches. This is a consideration-specific episode!

Depending on your "hypothesis", you may discover a surprising aspect of the real culprit behind the Dumpir Prison, the Vamp of Dump.


[h2]System modifications are planned![/h2]
The system area that was pointed out in the review will be modified to make the game more comfortable to play!

The loading time when starting up the game will be greatly reduced to 1-2 seconds, and a progress bar will also be displayed.

The bug that caused a force close alert to appear when clicking during loading is also resolved.
(In the current version, the program will start up normally if you wait without clicking.)

This work was developed with Unity and the visual novel tool "Utage" and was made possible by the efforts of the "Utage" developers.

(There are other nice things under the blur in the actual game! Will be introduced with the update.)


In addition, the rules for mini-games will be modified to be more similar to actual casino games.

• In the mini-game "Blackjack", A (Ace) is now automatically treated as 11 points.
  
• In the mini-game "Poker", when two players have the same hand, the ranking is determined by comparing numbers and suits.
  

[h2]In 12 days (as of 2/1/2024) since the release of the Early Access version, we have been able to surpass 10,000 downloads![/h2]
I would like to thank once again all of our observers who have downloaded the game!

As a way to thank you all, we started a giveaway today, February 10.



[h3]↓All players will receive a "Chip" of in-game points for the number of reposts of this X (Twitter) post![/h3]
https://twitter.com/zakurobento/status/1755972908466487731?s=20
[h3]In addition, an additional 10 chips will be distributed for each fan art and game play that is submitted during the period![/h3]

Of course, reposts, fan art, and live game streaming from overseas will also be counted!

↓Post your fan art to the Steam community!
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1951520/images/

Your posting will help motivate our developers!

• Period: 2024/2/10 (Sat) 0:00 to 2/29 (Thu) 23:59 Japan time
  
• In-game points "chips" can be used to play mini-games and unlock hidden contents!
  
• Chip will be distributed to all players as a limited time login bonus. The distribution period will be announced at a later date.
  
• You don't have to follow the developer's X (Twitter) account to receive "Chip". (And I'd love it if you did!)
  
• Only one fan art and one live game streaming per person will be counted.
  
• Fan art other than illustrations (novels, etc.) are also acceptable!
  
• In the unlikely event that we receive enough participation to disrupt the balance of the game, we will set a cap on the number of chips to be distributed, and thereafter we may switch to a "distribution of an item for every certain number of chips distributed" without prior notice.