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Why this story is popping up now
Lucinda Loving Date Everything Update Ruins the Main Quest, Truth? is a change to romance options that shifts key story beats. Players are testing how far the new dating rules bend the campaign.
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How the update changes main story flow
Choices lock earlier, and some romance paths now block crucial story flags. Research shows players miss objectives when favoring one partner too hard. This creates soft locks if you ignore side activities.
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What the patch actually does
The system adds date limits and new loyalty checks. Studies indicate these tweaks nudge you toward specific arcs. Simple date planning keeps the main story open.
Keep dates balanced to stay on the main path.
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Can you still finish the main campaign?
Yes, balanced dates and varied party choices keep all routes open.
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What happens if you ignore side dates?
You can miss flags, but reloads and planning fix most issues.
