RK - itch.io

I really appreciate how in depth the world building is. That was actually one of the highlights of this VN to me. I enjoy that the setting is so detailed and well thought out. Reading up and learning more about the context of everything makes it much more immersive and enthralling imo.

I was a bit surprised to see that people didn't like that aspect of the game. And it's not like reading the LOOM is mandatory; it just provides more context for those who want it. Though, I can understand why some people might not want to read it if they don't find it interesting or vital to the story.

As you mentioned though, the actual notification popup is large and imposing and doesn't disappear until you open it. (Which makes it feel somewhat obligatory instead of optional) Perhaps instead of the large notification button, simply highlight/place a badge on the smaller UI button if there is any unread content. That way the user knows that there is content available but they can choose to open the LOOM when they please.

One thing I will say is that it was a bit tedious having to scour the different pages to find the articles that have been added/updated. Maybe have a page that displays the unread articles so they are quick to access. Or display a badge on the header tabs that have unread articles. Many different ways to handle it.. I'm sure y'all have your own ideas.

Overall, I really enjoy what this VN currently has to offer and I'm excited to see more of it in the future. Keep up the great work!