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Confidential File -Secret Chapters- Directory

Because the content I've translated / scanned from this book is scattered across this blog on multiple pages, I've decided to put together a directory of the content in the book so readers can more easily find what they're looking for. Please note that as I haven't translated the entire book and god knows I probably never will, the unlinked sections below are not (yet?) included on this blog. If anyone's still reading this long-neglected blog, this would be the place to request specific translations in the comments, though! Prologue Q&A For Strangers in Paradise This section primarily teaches how to play the game so it's likely I won't be translating it. Settings File Mission & Battle File Challenge File Secret 1: Story & World Study Character Profiles  View them all in one post at the link above, or individually: Jack Ash Jed Neon Sophia Astos Sarah Bikke King of Cornelia Minister Lagone Queen Jayne Mia Lufenian Darkness Manifest Tiamat Marilith...

The impact of Corona on development

What was the most difficult part of development of the game?

Fujiwara: Without a doubt, the restrictions that came with Corona. From the development environment and the way of holding meetings, to working from home, everything we were used to had to change. And, the states of emergency* impacted the voice recording schedules, and it was just a constant struggle.

Translator's note: While Japan never had any formal lockdowns due to federal laws, several states of emergency were declared throughout the pandemic during which the government set recommended guidelines for business operations that most organizations complied with. Of course, these guidelines greatly impacted operations for businesses across the country.

Inoue: Maybe Corona... So much changed about the development process to accommodate the situation that made the work hard to do, but not only that -- significant mental and physical burdens came with it. If I'd been able to communicate directly with the staff and exchange more information, we could have completed a different product. When I consider that, I can't help but wish the Corona situation had cleared up sooner.

Kumabe: When development was really progressing, Corona forced us to start working from home. We just kept on with the development with some unrefined methods, such as some of the staff shooting video for motion animations in a park using selfie sticks. 

translated by Jai from Confidential Files - Secret Chapters -

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