Hey everybody, it's been a while! This update took quite some time as it features the next main quest which has a lot of branching and optional scenes, as well as a major new gameplay mechanic. 

This content was originally released in two batches over on the Patreon: first v0.4.0, which featured the new main quest alongside two new plotlines, and the later released v0.4.1, which saw the continuation of 3 existing plotlines and the beginning of a new one.

 So now that you've been caught up on what's been happening, let's get into the patch notes! Once again, Spoiler Warning for new content ahead!

(!) One of the potential encounters you can run into in this update features an introduction to a character that is alluded to have an eating disorder. The content warning has been accordingly updated, so make sure to check it out.

== v0.4.0 ==

Current Time Limit: Month 6 Day 20

New Gameplay Additions:

• "One-sided battles" where you use the Fattening on non-Fatteners.

New storylines:

• Akello: first quest

Continued Storylines:

• Main Quest: third part.
• Arnold: second scene.

Misc. Additions:

• Cards available during crafting will now appear based on your progress in the story.
• Added option to Settings to switch between imperial and metric units.
• Added "Warn Before Fight" option. Warnings that used to be before fights (letting you leave and return later) will now only appear if this setting is turned on.
• Added a new item to Ricky's crafting menu.
• Slightly redesigned and added small animations to speaker nametag during dialogue for a bit more clarity.

Customization:

• Added age option to Character Customization, this affects the way certain characters talk to you. You can change this setting in existing saves using the Edit Character option in your room.
• Added pronoun option to Character Customization. You can change this setting in existing saves using the Edit Character option in your room.

Changes - Cards:

• Changed "Cookies" and "Milk", swapped the values to only inflict +1 Wgt initially, and inflict additional +2 Wgt if effect triggered. 
• Changed "Humiliating Realization" effect to spend extra Energy if effect is triggered.
• Changed "Spring Cleaning" to recover less Energy (2->1)
• Changed "It's all muscle" changed Cost (4->5)
• Changed "It's all muscle" Fit gain now caps at max. 8
• Changed "Leftovers" from single hit to multi.

Changes - Misc.:

• Changed monthly paycheck from 50 -> 40. Capitalism curls its wrinkly fingers upon Plursdott.
• Changed crafting requirements for several cards.
• Workout Enhancer: now requires 2 Fitness Zest to craft on top of the previous ingredients.
• Gym Recover: now requires 3 Energy Zest (originally only 1).
• Working out at the gym with a partner now has a chance of yielding "Shining Zest" instead of always guaranteeing it.
• Tweaked Russell's deck.
• Changed the speed at which Fatburn fluctuates.

Dialogue:

• Fixed some typos.
• Changed wording on Ikem's off days to be less confusing. Perhaps? Maybe? Please?

QoL:

• Added a "Wear Out" option to clothing in shop.

== v0.4.0a ==

Bug fixes:

• Carver now drops the correct item after battle, previous saves should be fixed accordingly.
• One-sided Battles now activate Statuses on the Opponent's side.
• One-sided Battles now count down Statuses by 2 every turn.
• One-sided Battles now disable the "Stop" button properly.

Changes - Misc.:

• Ikem is now only available on Thursdays and the week-long cooldown has been removed.

== v0.4.1 ==

Current Time Limit: Month 7 Day 1

Continued Storylines:

• Beau: Invite to Workout, Date, Battle 3 (updated build and dialogue)
• Ted: Added the next 3 scenes.
• Darwin: Added the next 2 scenes.

New storylines:

• Ricky: Added first event.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed several bugs when retrying One-sided Battles after losing.
• Fixed sprite issue during investigation dialogue.

Misc. Additions:

• You can now play past the time limit with saving disabled, to explore content you may have missed.
• Added "Fishing Snacks" which allows you to fish 2 extra items per day.
• The Model Viewing Patreon Perk now lets you view different Clothing as well.

Changes - Cards:

• "Insatiable" is now One use only.
• "It's all Muscle" effect was changed from "1 Fit for every 5 Wgt (max.8)" -> "1 Fit for every 6 Wgt (max. 7)"

Changes - Misc.:

• Reduced the rate at which Fatburn deteriorates, making weight loss faster.
• Adjusted the starting Stamina ranges for Gym minigame.
• Updated UI for Model Viewing Patreon Perk.

Retroactive changes:

• Beau's third battle has been moved to *after* going on the date, with an updated build and higher max. Wgt. If any of your previous save files already finished the third battle, the progress will be turned back and you will be able to re-attempt the updated third battle.

== v0.4.1 bug hotfixes ==

• Fixed missing Use button for Consumables.
• Fixed invalid Clothing data being read in Model Viewing
• Fixed Strange Behaviour with Show/Hide UI and opponent hand visuals at the end of battles.