Streamlining the Opening & Adding "Attract Mode"! — Tales of Acilain Steam update #353703

As I gear up for Steam Next Fest, I’ve been taking a close look at the overall pacing and user experience of the game. My goal is to get you into the action as smoothly and quickly as possible.With that in mind, I've made a major change to the opening flow:⚡ Streamlined Game FlowI have removed the lore dump from the very start of the game. Forcing players to sit through a story wall right when booting up the game for the first time killed the momentum. Now, when you press start, you go straight into the action—no interruptions, better pacing, and instant gameplay.🤫 New "Attract Mode" Secret ScreenFor the lore hounds who want to know the backstory of the world, don't worry—the intro sequence hasn't been thrown away! I have repurposed it into an arcade-style "Attract Mode." If you leave the Title Screen idle for a short period without touching any controls, the screen will smoothly fade ou...