Hi detectives,

Update 0.9.5 is now live.

This update focuses on making conversations with NPCs faster, more natural, and easier to follow at any time of day.

More Natural and Varied Conversations

Until now, NPCs tended to focus too heavily on the current investigation, even when asked about unrelated subjects.

Their conversational behavior has now been improved, allowing them to discuss everyday topics such as food, movies, sports, personal interests, and much more. They will still talk about the case when relevant, but conversations should now feel less rigid and more like you are speaking with real people who have lives beyond the investigation.

Faster AI Responses

We have improved how the AI handles ongoing conversations by allowing it to reuse the existing prompt more efficiently.

The biggest difference should be noticeable from the second question onward, with NPC responses being generated more quickly and longer conversations feeling smoother and more immediate.

Improved Conversation Lighting

Conversation lighting has also been improved.

At night or in darker areas of the precinct, NPC faces could sometimes be difficult to see during conversations. Their faces are now properly illuminated while speaking with the player, making expressions and body language easier to read in every lighting condition.

This update also includes additional minor fixes and improvements.

Thanks again for playing and for following the development.

Pigi the Wizard and the Feral Yellow Sheep