[HR REPORT] Status Check: Turbulence, Bugs, and More Faces (Patreon)

Yo! Lillith here again. Sorry to burst the bubble, but the basement door has been locked for different reasons this week.

Let’s rip the band-aid off: Progress on Jinx Encounter has been... nonexistent for the last few days. Don’t jump to conclusions—it’s not a loss of interest! It’s just the classic 'Freelance Life' juggling act. The Boss has been swamped with personal commitments, getting those Patreon rewards out the door, and clearing a backlog of commissions from last year that were screaming for attention. When you’re a one-person show, sometimes the game dev has to wait while the 'bread and butter' art gets handled.

Also, for those trying to run the alpha on Itch.io: yeah, we know. The build is currently throwing a temper tantrum and refusing to execute properly. We’re aware of the bugs, and the Boss is planning to wrestle it into submission as soon as the schedule clears up. Thanks for your patience—we know it’s frustrating.

On a lighter note, I’ve decided to put my foot down. I’m demanding more facial expressions! If I’m going to be the face of these posts, I need more than just one 'I’m-judging-you' smirk. Expect some new emotes and expressions for my banners soon so I can properly react to the chaos the Boss causes.

And finally... look, being an unemployed programmer-artist is exactly like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire, you’re on fire, and you’re technically not supposed to be riding the bike in the first place because you have no license. But hey, the view is great, right?

Back to work for me. Stay sharp.

— Lillith Murasaki (HR Manager)