1/21/26

NYAA Demo has started a new development stage!
I am happy to announce that the demo for Not Your Average Adventure has graduated into Alpha stage 1! This version of the demo was rebuilt from the ground up incorporating new and revamped elements for a cleaner, smoother gameplay.


Here's what's visually different with the Alpha:

- To give the game a more distinguishable look, the display was given some dynamics to fit various window sizes.

- Custom buttons that react when hovered over.

- Timed events no longer cause the screen to flicker when fired.

- Some special text elements are now animated! (With more planned on the way.)

- Updated a few images used within the game. Placements have been adjusted to give a more floaty feel.


Here's what's behind the scenes (for nerds):

- Many variables were cut, changed or merged as different elements for a more streamlined process of data processing.

- Tags! Many passages now include tags that display, hide, or change certain elements in passages. (This also helps with organization and differing what passages contain extra scenes.)

- CSS, slimmed down, revamped and organized. This was a pain, but made universal styles including a custom font to be used across the story.

- Audio, unfortunately, to make the development of Alpha 1 easier, background audio and SFX was removed, BUT will be added back in a future stage.

- Events, many events were changed out to be more dynamic and less demanding of processing power. This also helped mitigate page flickering.


What's currently finished?

Right now, the basics: The Disclaimer, Warnings, and Main Menu are currently finished and roughly polished.

A few endings in the starting room:
Venus Flytrap
Goldfish
Gecko


What's in progress for Alpha 1?

- The About Page needs a url link to the game page (Not up yet).

- The settings and in-game options are still being worked on to include options that change gameplay and appearance.

- Paths for Dexter, the dog that also include special passage text, and endings.

- Paths for Daisy, the cat, that also include special passage text and endings.

- Extra story options for Gecko path and maybe alternate endings.


What's planned for Alpha 1?

Hidden paths that only appear when certain conditions are met.

Progress tracker. (For completionists)

Achievement system. (Not yet decided for demo or for full release)

Audio, SFX and music to give the game a little more life and personality.

Images and illustrations for visual appeal.

Better UI design for personality and distinctiveness.

And much, much more!



Thank you to anyone following the development progress of Not Your Average Adventure. I only got my meds refilled a month ago, so development has been erratic, but progress should be steady now. Updates may be spaced out more just to include more content to announce during development.

The playable demo should be out soon, but not guaranteed.

Love~
ThatLocalCherriBerri