Hello all!

The new version of In Her Own Hands (version 0.6.3a) is now publicly available for download. This update is the next within the progression of the 0.6.x content. Any necessary bugfixes will be incorporated in our next release.

Public download (v. 0.6.3a):  (file attached below)

OR 

Play this version online: https://inherownhands.com/play/

The Official Walkthrough and Scene Guide for this version will be finished and released to Patrons at "Delight Me" ($9) and above in the coming week. (As you may have seen in  our    Patreon    post, we've had a bout with Covid in the S&D fam!)   If you're not already a Surprise & Delight Patron, please visit our Patreon page to learn about how you can help the game advance AND the exclusive benefits we offer with our patron tiers. We could not do this game without your support, so thank you!

This release develops two big new features!     

 First, we implemented the "FuckR" dating app (a sneak preview was previously available on the phone). This includes not only the full interface with a number of possible matches ("FuckR Buddies") but also the first couple of messages and dates. We will be adding more Buddies and hook-ups in future versions... who knows who the protagonist might meet?!

Second, we implemented a new way for the protagonist to pick up a couple of bucks. If you made it through the "Dick-cathlon" with Abby from the last update, depending on the outcome, you might have learned how she makes enough money to support herself, beyond just working at the clothing store. The protagonist can now explore this on her own, either after she plays with Abby or (through a slightly longer progression) discovers it by herself. Hint: keep going online...your laptop has *so* much to offer!

We are excited to introduce this new avenue of content creation as it is so prevalent in today’s online community. And, perfect for our female protagonist figuring out her path in a world of sexy opportunities.

This update is pretty heavy on media because of these two new features. We hope that you love them as much as we do, but let us know what you think!

As we mentioned with our previous release, due to a shift in our coding, we were able to add all of the new content without affecting any old saves, so there is no need to use the "Update Save" feature if you are continuing from 0.6.1, 0.6.1a, or 0.6.2! We will continue to go back and redo old code over the next few updates, with the goal of removing that feature altogether.

Version 0.6.x will continue with another planned release to add to a few other miscellaneous aspects of the game. If you missed our post, Future Plans for "In Her Own Hands", on our path for development through the end of Version 6 and into Version 7, check it out for more insight into our release schedule over the next few months.

As always, if you find any errors or bugs that managed to sneak past us, please post them in the #Bug-Reporting board on Discord, message us directly here on Patreon, or email us at bugs@surprisedelightme.com. A description and/or screenshot, as well as the save game file of the game in which the error occurred, will help us locate and fix the error. Thanks!

Enjoy!

Surprise & Delight

Changelog, v. 0.6.3a (spoiler-free)

• Added Beauty Bonus and Fitness Bonus stats
• Increased walking and scooter times to go Uptown or Downtown
• Added FuckR app menus, account information, matches
• Added Match 1 and Date 1
• Added Match 2 and Date 2
• Added Match 3 and Date 3
• Added banner ad to NSFW website
• Added live cam menus/text
• Added camming options and media
• Fixed bug with convenience store allowing protagonist to spend more money than she has available
• Fixed bug with missing links in Kitchen
• Fixed missing image in Tutorial
• Fixed bug with variables at Club with Shaun
• Fixed bug with wages when being re-hired for jobs that were previously quit