Progress on v5.2 (Tuesday Evening) is moving along as expected.
I had Daz update on me, which almost caused an issue. I don't like to update software in the middle of making an event, as it can cause unexpected consequences. Luckily, the problem the update caused resolved itself.
If you choose the supermarket scene, you have a choice of how to proceed with Lauren. You can take inspiration from Theadore, Lauren's husband, and go down the male domination route. Or opt for a more gentler approach and show her that not every man is like that.
Each path will have pros and cons regarding character progress and the avenues they open.
Pictured is Jennifer Moore, a wealthy business owner. If you play the supermarket path, you'll bump into her on the way. First impressions count, although you may have unknowingly already made an impression on her with your past actions.
Jennifer's opinion of Max will reflect that of her daughter, assuming your path has involved interactions with her daughter up to this point.
Jennifer's first appearance was in Kimberley's yoga class on Sunday, although there was no direct interaction between her and Max during the class. That's not to say she won't remember you.
The default path, if you don't have the supermarket job, is to help Kimberley evaluate a new lifeguard. Alison has applied for the job of lifeguard, hence why Theadore needs help at the supermarket. You will join Patricia in being the willing victims in need of rescue.
These scenes complement each other in terms of story. Lauren has taken Alison's place at the supermarket, and although Theadore might be a slavedriver, he calls you in to help her. Or you can join the girls in the pool as Kimberley puts Alison through her paces. The pool would usually be closed, giving you and the girls exclusive access.
Following either path, there is the possibility of a late evening event when Max gets home. There are two versions of the event, which will only activate based on your decisions during the day.
Based on feedback, I will add some additional relationship points for existing scenes involving Maria. This will make it easier to trigger Maria's event in the latest update.
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