Details on Chapter 2.0

Hello, fellow managers!

It's been a while, anticipation's been building up for far too long, but the full reveal of IM:SOOF's Chapter 2.0 is finally upon us, and we couldn't be happier to share all the details with you today. So, with no further ado, let's get to the good stuff shall we?

Meet Glubby

As the main star of Chapter 2.0's main substory, Glubby is, well... not what people would typically expect. Hiding behind its nondescript, plastic shell, this water dispenser-gone-sentient has won over your group's idols, mingling with them to the point of becoming a crucial part of their clique, and sharing its infinite wisdom with whoever is willing to hear. Despite its innocent looks and its charismatic method of communication, however, it seems like not everyone is buying into this make-believe narrative of a talking object, especially since, as an older model who has seen quite its share of daily usage, Glubby has definitely seen better days. Intrigue ensues in this 20+ dialogue long substory with branching paths for you to choose between, including cheeky internet pranks, deep character dvelopment, and even a visit from an old friend of yours. Will you be able to get to know Glubby well enough to see and feel its sentience? Or will you side with praticality and reason and replace Glubby with a newer, fully-functional model in spite of your idols' newly-formed bonds with the old dispenser? You'll have all those answers when Chapter 2.0 comes out on...

September 26th

After hitting a few stumbling blocks on its way to release, ranging from broken events and to key features missing form the game's official editor, ultimately, some tough choices had to be made in order to get Chapter 2.0 out in the world. Due to its Summertime theme, originally, IM:SOOF's second chapter was supposed to come out during the northern hemisphere summer season (July, to be more specific). Despite my best efforts to get everything done in time, some elements of the update's content weren't quite ready to be shipped yet, and with other unrelated personal matters piling up to boot,  I came to the conclusion that delaying the release of Chapter 2.0 was the best course of action to take.

Those extra two months I had to work on the project proved to be critical to the production process in many ways, giving me time to catch and fix a few bugs, rework some subpar events, and to shake a few hands in order to bring a new and invaluable member to the IM:SOOF crew. After flying solo for over half a year on this project, it was about time I joined forces with someone who's willing to bring to the table the kind of talent I could never bring. Which is why it's my pleasure to introduce IM:SOOF's new official artist:

Wes

My new partner in modding, in crime and in life, from Chapter 2.0 onwards, Wes will be resposible for the artistic portion of the project, including character design, illustrations, and even potential accessories for future custom idols (spoilers). Make sure to give him a warm welcome, everyone, and do take a few seconds to appreciate Glubby's visuals, which only highlight his incredible prowess as an amateur artist :)

Table of Contents

Unfortunately, due to time constraints and tool limitations, a few dialogues and features had to be postponed until a later patch. Do not worry, though! They will be made available as soon as they're 100% functional, and Chapter 2.0 is still much bulkier than IM:SOOF's first chapter. Here's a quick rundown of what will be included in the Chapter 2.0 update:

• 1 new substory (comprising 24 dialogues and 8 events, plus a custom character and custom illustrations/CG)
• 3 new events (with custom illustrations and multiple outcomes, featuring randomized outcomes)
• 11 new dialogues

It's also worth noting that a Chapter 2.5 is already planned for the near-ish future, which will add a couple of new events/dialogues, plus a minor substory (and, if all goes to plan, voice acting). The wait will be worth it, I promise :)

A Brief Message to IM:SOOF's Supporters

First of all: thank you for your amazing support! Without you, IM:SOOF would never have gotten where it's gotten, and could never get where it's destined to get in a few months time. As you probably remember, all of IM:SOOF's supporter system's tiers included exclusive content, and, originally, Chapter 2.0 was going to feature a few exclusive choices for you to make, some of them having long-lasting impacts on your game. Unfortunately, some technical limitations involving Idol Manager's Editor means those plans could not be fully and adequately realized, which, in turn, means Chapter 2.0 will not feature any kind of exclusive content yet. I'm deeply sorry to be the bearer of the bad news, but you can rest assured that you will have plenty of neat bonuses comes Chapter 3.0 - or maybe even 2.5 if the circumstances are favorable. I won't let you down!

UPDATE SEP. 24: Idol Manager's latest update has added the features necessary to the implementation of Chapter 2.0's planned exclusive content for supporters. E-mails will be sent out within the next few days with instructions on how to activate your bonuses in-game :)

It's been an honor counting on you guys' support, from fans who share their excitement and suggestions, to translators who help bring the mod to players all over the world. I am deeply humbled to be a part of such a beautiful project that started out as a mere pastime activity, a simple outlet for my crativity and my love for writing stories. Thank you so much for sticking with IM:SOOF, stay tuned for more news and updates, and do look forward to what's to come in Chapter 2.0 and beyond.

Thank you for everything, we hope you enjoy Chapter 2.0!