Luis uploaded a new version to the web site a few days, and I uploaded a new desktop version yesterday (if you want to check if you have that version, it has a size of 31,665,292 bytes).

With the desktop, I have successfully published a game, and uploaded it to textadventures.co.uk, and tested that it does play. On the web version, I have created a new gamebook, and confirmed it does play from the editor.

I think this should have sorted the outstanding issues, but please let me know if not. I apologise for this not being as slick as it might be, but we are still learning how to do this, and it will probably be a while before we know all the potential pitfalls.

I am aware that some people have had problems installing/running the desktop version. This seems to be an issue for specific people, and has cropped up occasionally over the years. There are some suggestions on this page:
http://docs.textadventures.co.uk/quest/problems.html

That's good to hear.

Sounds great :D

When is Quest 5.8 getting updated?

There are no plans at the moment. Why do you want an update?

jmnevil54 is using the new web version and it sounds like it won't let them play or publish games.