Version 0.13.0:
- Completed Yarra's route.
- Eight new plot sex scenes (this is the succubus route after all).
- New sprite for Estaven, new battlers for Hilstara, the Magekillers, and Tal.
Two things to be alert for, this time. One is that there are a number of events that can be completed in different orders - I think I've designed them so that no order is invalid, but it's possible that there's some combination that will actually cause your game to be stuck.
Another is that there's a section of the game where it might be possible to save in a nearly unwinnable state. I tried to think of a way to redesign this, and considered restricting save access, but in the end everything felt like awkward hand-holding. I don't anticipate the section being too difficult and it's possible to make it far easier by spending Sx on equipment/items, but FYI.
Related, Orcent is a temporary party member this route. I tried to do some different things with his stats so there's less of a story/gameplay divide, but we'll see how it goes. He's not broken, anyway, though his items might be.
For the next while I'll be focused on fixing bugs, then releasing and working on Noxian Nights 0.4.x. This will keep me busy a while, but I hope to begin work on Simon's route before too long.
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ReplyDeleteYou know, I keep thinking about Simon in the prologue and despite the growth he has in throughout the game, that reluctance to really use his power unless there's no other choice kinda chafes.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know the best people to have power are those who never desire it in the first place, but at the very least they would use their powers. While he may have the started with the weakest shard of the bunch, the fact that it takes him time to convince him makes me want to go "Hey dumbass! Build up your strength and and make an Army! Just cause your going to be the next Incubus King doesn't mean your going to end up like that guy."
But... Isn't that kind of thought will make him no better than any of the earlier shard holder? Power can corrupt people's ideals, and i think Simon knows this best.
DeleteI can only disagree with your assessment. Humans being what they are, there are is enough evidence every day that money and power easily corrupts : just switch your TV on, or read a newspaper some time.
DeletePhilospohical considerations aside, I also think that what makes this game unique and engrossing to play is precisely that it doesn't conform to the mold of any other dumb nukige out there.
The main character acting like an intellectually mature human male for once helps a lot to attract an audience that otherwise wouldn't consider playing such games for long, including me. I get to enjoy the real thing whenever I want or almost, so I'm looking for a bit more than a slideshow of random h-pictures in a good RPGmaker game.
In this one, characters are at least somewhat believable and the story is really nice. It's thought out, it's fun, it's kinky, it's refreshing. Hopefully the author will stick to its guns, well done!
In response to the discussion in general, I'll just say that I hope it's clear that I'm aiming to do something a little different with this game, and that I'm in this for the long haul. Though you have to ask people to stick with you a lot longer, I think one of the strengths of long form stories is the ability to play with ideas (such as the use of power) in a more nuanced and evolving way. Some aspects of the story will change as it progresses, but I'll always be working toward the vision that everyone has been so kind to support. ^-^
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ReplyDeleteAs a more on-topic follow-up, I really like what you've done so far on Orcent. I hope to see more of him in the future. I like him much more than say your two Succubi, which are my least favorite of the crew. I guess I am just not into shallow bimbos, which both are, just one in denial. Perhaps I should play the "evil" route, and I would get to like Varra better. On the other hand, I really like Aka, Megail, Hilstara, but especially Robin. She is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you don't mind a small critic, I am not a big fan of the spider battles in the slums. I am not going to whine here about the general difficulty in your game, which is otherwise fine and well balanced (almost too easy I am tempted to say), but it peaks at such a ridiculous level in that single battle that I cheated my way out of it, to not further lose time and frustration on it.
Contrary to what you did with the "undergound" level in the cave, which is clearly marked as "off-charts" (and separated as such by a pit that we need to jump down), the "shining sword" is but a couple of steps away from stuff required for Robin's character quest. If you place stuff and tease it visibly on screen, you better expect players wanting to get it.
I feel that 4 spiders, 2 of which have poison AoEs, 2 of which have double attacks, feel a bit too much out of sync with the rest of what you oppose us at that time. Poison AoEs can be resisted with thieves pins, but those represent a huge expense for a single battle in a game that list time I checked had limited money.
It might be just me, but I had less issues winning battles in the underground levels than in that particular fight. Also, the reward is truly underwhelming and almost "false advertisement", since you display a nice sword icon, that anyone would think to be an upgrade to Simon's weapon and as such almost "essential" to have (I did at least), when instead it's just an unusable collection item.
Still love your game, thank you very much for a breath of fresh air in the world of h-rpgs ^.^
Hello , I am a huge fan of the Superman Stories you write , and I didn't find any other place to ask the question so sorry about misusing TLS blog for a silly question . Which is , are you going to keep expanding on Vilain or are there other heroine that will join him ? I would love to see something around Wonder woman and where is Lois Lane in all of that ?
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't want to give you any wild ideas , I can't shake the feeling the Joker might be doing what Sup is doing but to Heroine and that would be a shame !!!
So sorry if I stumble over everyone's feet by posting here and best of luck with TLS (big fan of Yarra and Aka)
No problem, always happy to hear from fans!
DeleteThe story will continue to be mostly villains, but there will be at least one more hero. Wonder Woman has been a very popular request, but I'd like to keep the series focused on Gotham characters. The Lois Lane relationship is retconned out of continuity, just like they did with the New 52.
The Joker is doing something similar to what Superman is doing, but it's different in a key way and doesn't involve any heroes, so no need to worry. =P
Well can't wait to see what's going to happen next then .
Deleteis the public version of .1.3.0 releasing today or not, i just picked up the game from nn page, and i must admit that i do really love it, the concept and writting are so great, but may i ask if there are any plans to convert sx into pron, since i am finding myself stockpilled with sx and not that much pron, at least for a currency of 2 for 1, or dunno, anyways keep up the great work and i wait quite excited for the newest version
ReplyDeleteIt's out. As for your question, no, you won't be able to convert Sx into ProN. Sx is meant to be spent on equipment or items without guilt.
DeleteWhen is The release gonna be here ? Friday is almost over ! Also Trin and Yarra are awesome ! chaotic evil forever ! join the darkside !!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's here. FYI, Friday releases will never be out in the morning - I am for about 5pm North American time, so adjust your expectations accordingly.
DeleteThis is is Yarra's route - hope you enjoy it. ^-^