Image Pack DLC + Release Impending

It's finally time... the official 1.0.0 launch of TLS is coming soon. There's nothing new for those of you who have already played the full game, but this will be a chance for many new players to try the game. Accordingly, I've been doing all kinds of work to get the Steam page polished up.

One key element of that may be relevant to people here: you can now buy the art pack (containing all unique art in higher resolution) without needing to join Patreon or any other site. Get it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4020140/The_Last_Sovereign__Complete_Art_Pack/

My basic philosophy with DLC for this game is that it shouldn't lock off any content or make the main game feel incomplete, so this is an optional addition for those who want it. If TLS is worth enough to you that you want to buy the image pack, or you want all of these images at their original resolution, feel free to grab the DLC! And if you do, reviews never hurt. ^-^

We also have a couple of reminders. First, you have only a limited number of days to participate in the demographics poll if you want to vote for your favorite character or anything else:

https://forms.gle/SimoMjMdQoa5AvcE9

Second, thanks so much to everyone reviewing the game! Every review through this period helps extra much, and I hope that new players will try my work thanks to all of you. ^-^

The Great TLS Demographic Survey 2025

We're getting close to the official launch, everyone! I'm still doing some final polishing and fixing a few bugs caused by the new features, but we're closer every day. Along the way, we have time for some fun. ^-^

Way back in 2017, I did a big demographics survey of TLS players. It was fun and I've always wanted to do so again, but since the first one took so much time, I promised myself I wouldn't spend time on it until I reached a good break point. So if you want to be counted among TLS players, vote for favorite characters, or give your opinion on a wide variety of things in the game, please click through:

https://forms.gle/SimoMjMdQoa5AvcE9

This is just the beginning: I've also been analyzing the game data to get some fun statistics, ranging from the total number of words to map sizes to how much profanity Sarai uses. You'll be seeing these fun sorts of things over the coming weeks, to celebrate everyone who has been playing the game this long. ^-^

And on that note, thanks to everyone who has reviewed the game! We got a great surge and I hope to keep seeing new reviews as the game officially launches.

TLS 0.81.2 Public Release

New update is public!

Download*: https://mega.nz/file/i503EKpa#qXs0vy6CUsECaWG6nikzrxEpHMwPyI22DhOhATz6sYE
Mirror*: https://www.mediafire.com/file/cv5l7pnczgq16dn/TLS+0.81.2.exe/file
RTP: https://mega.nz/file/Xxch0KJb#06a2U21rQiZOC1ozzs6kyzASAW37p38GaI554C_7GC4

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the RTP link.

This update includes a sweeping set of fixes clearing out my list of QoL and other improvements. Of course I'll always have the game available here, but I also want to link the Steam version, because we are getting very close to version 1.0.0.

If you have a Steam account, please consider leaving a review to help prepare the game for the big launch, as this will be a major chance for new players to find the game. I hear from some people who say they'll only review complete games as a matter of principle... if that applies to you, think about what you want to write, because TLS will be leaving Early Access soon!

Of course I'll fix any reported bugs, and Annikath will continue illustrating scenes, but otherwise we should have a smooth path to the big release. Now it's more about timing and launching when I can support the release than any obstacles in development.

TLS 0.81.0 Released!

New update for supporters on Patreon or SubscribeStar! Version history updated, you know what to do, etc.

TLS 0.81.0

- Two new investments have been added that only appear in negative scenarios. These will never be optimal, but should make the investment system a bit more forgiving.

- Ledger and investment returns windows have been overhauled, with fancier formatting and investments divided into tabs by location. No balance changes.

- When considering an investment, an additional window will pop up giving Megail's thoughts and other information.

- Three characters got new portrait/dialogue images to better match the art overall: Elleani, Tertia, and topless Simon.

- Various random mobs have small amounts of added dialogue.

- Two additional illustrations in the intro sequence.

- The prologue now grants a book that can serve as a tutorial for players new to RPGs.

- The first visit to the Stineford region has some added dialogue for Hilstara and Robin.

- Tweaks to events in Stineford, encouraging player to talk to Megail first.

- Additional dialogue upon completion of the spider house in Stineford.

- Chapter 2 roam has been modified so that the player cannot miss Withered Mountain.

- Hiring mercenaries has been tweaked: rewards for multiple companies increased, upkeep costs reduced, personal discretionary penalty removed.

- During Yarra's Route, there are new options for the Orc Council and Ogre scenes.

- A few characters from Dari's quest make earlier cameos in Ardford.

- Similarly, Melymn appears inaccessibly in Theltiar.

- Some conversations before the final battle have been tweaked or extended.

- Grynyth "Play" placeholder removed for now.

- Lilith has an additional conversation variant.

- One new bust image: Luanell now has a unique sprite/face/bust compared to other Givini women.

- Error with Sho's battle images fixed, adding a new battle pose.

- Graphical tweaks to OE succubus children and one of Lynine's assistants.

- The base "map" tiles on the walls have been modified from a general map to the TLS continents.

- Revised scene art: Tertia TF

- New illustrated scenes: Carina + Yarra, Gawnfall O**y, Sarai's First Time, Yarra Teasing, Riala Prologue, Final Pan Out

It's been a little while, but I've been hard at work... look at the list of revisions, additions, and improvements this build! I've cleared through most of my planned list of polishing prior to the official 1.0.0 release. In honor of my hard work, I'm going to half-ass this post and just leave it here. =P

TLS After Version 1.0.0

Today I am making a previous Patreon update freely available to everyone:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/138660987

It covers the ways that the story and characters of TLS will continue, from more illustration/polishing to side content like stories or comics. More info over there, as I want to centralize this topic. All kinds of fun things in store!

Unrelated, the next build of TLS (featuring all kinds of polish and QoL) is coming soon, and more DLC work is in progress. These are scary times for NSFW games, but all I can do is keep putting out the best content I can. You all know the game/story is done, and I'll keep working to reach its final state.