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　Abyssal Breeder's Journal  (深淵のブリーダー日誌)
　Read Me First
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Thank you for purchasing "Abyssal Breeder's Journal"!

You take the role of the "Mastermind," a monster-handler in the
deepest reach of a labyrinth, breeding and raising horrors to
unleash upon the Surface — a dark, text-and-pixel breeding
simulation. One generation takes about 10–15 minutes, and there
is no stamina system, so you can play as much as you like.

The game is fully playable in English. Switch the language
anytime in Settings (設定) → Language.


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■ What's included
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- Windows : ZIP (unzip-and-run, no install)
- Linux   : AppImage
- Android : APK (for smartphones)
- Documents
    - Read Me First (English).txt  (this file)
    - はじめにお読みください.txt    (Japanese readme)
    - 遊び方.txt                    (How to play — Japanese)
    - 利用規約.txt                  (Terms of use — Japanese)
    - 著作権・ライセンス表記.txt     (Copyright & licenses)
    - 简体中文文档 (请先阅读 / 游玩方法 / 使用条款 / 版权与许可声明)

* Use only the files you need for your platform and language.


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■ How to launch
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[Windows — ZIP, no install]
  1. Unzip the archive to any folder.
  2. Double-click "深淵のブリーダー日誌.exe" inside the folder.

  * The app is unsigned, so on first launch Windows SmartScreen
    may show a blue warning ("Windows protected your PC" /
    "unknown publisher"). The software is safe — click
    "More info" → "Run anyway" to start it.

[Linux]
  1. Make the ".AppImage" executable (chmod +x <filename>).
  2. Double-click it, or run it from a terminal.

[Android]
  1. In your device settings, allow "Install unknown apps"
     (install from unknown sources).
  2. Open the APK file to install, then launch from your app list.


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■ System requirements (guideline)
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- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Linux (a distribution that supports AppImage)
- Android 8.0 or later
- Plays fully offline (no internet connection required).


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■ About save data
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- Your progress is saved automatically on your device.
- Saves carry over across updates (installing a new version, or
  swapping in a new ZIP, keeps all of your existing records).
- To move to another device, open Settings → "Blood Pact"
  (血の盟約) in-game to export a transfer code, then load it on
  the new device.
  (Nothing is ever sent to a server — everything stays local.)


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■ How to update
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- When you get a newer version: on Windows (ZIP edition), replace
  the folder with the new one; on Android, install the new APK.
  Your saves are preserved. (There is no installer edition —
  Windows ships as an unzip-and-run ZIP.)


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■ What's new (v1.1.0 — Soul Economy Update)
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More ways to spend "Souls" earned at deployment, defense, and
conquest. Save-compatible.
- Workshop Upgrades : permanent boons for every individual you
    raise — energy cap +1 (one more training card per turn),
    training-growth and feeding-efficiency boosts. Conquering
    nations unlocks deeper tiers.
- Rite of Prolonging : extend the current individual's remaining
    lifespan with Souls (escalating cost).
- Twist of Fate : rewind a resolved event to choose and re-roll
    again, for Souls (escalating per redo).
- Field Study : buy a species' lore at the Black Market to reveal
    its evolution conditions in the breeding screen even for forms
    you have never reached.


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■ Support & contact
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For bug reports and inquiries, please contact:
  Email: sasoriken.support@gmail.com

When reporting a problem, it helps to include your OS, the app
version, and a description of the issue.

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Version : 1.1.0
Made by : sasoriken-games
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