TLS Stuff: GOG.com and DLC

Hello, everyone! You may have gotten the full story of TLS, but I hope that people will stick around as the game gets closer to its official full release. There are a variety of improvements being discussed on Patreon and SubscribeStar, but I wanted to touch base with people on the blog for a particular pair of issues.

First, I was unaware until recently, but someone put up an entry for TLS on the GOG Dreamlist, so if you use GOG please consider upvoting:

https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/the-last-sovereign

Back during the crisis regarding adult games, I actually jumped through all the hoops to apply for GOG... crickets. I don't know whether that means soft rejection or if they just haven't gotten to it. In any case, it can't hurt to have higher numbers showing that people are interested, so if you want to help me get my games backed up in more reliable places, please vote for TLS!

Second, I want to talk about DLC. The game will always remain free, but I want to add a few options for players who want to support development. It will go something like this:

• Yarra's Thanks: Pure donation DLC that already exists.
• Something Else: What this post is about.
• Ultimate TLS Companion: In the future, when TLS is not just complete but wrapped up, I intend to make a final DLC that includes all the bonus artwork, a developer's commentary, and other things that would appeal to hardcore fans of the game. This requires a lot of time to develop and wouldn't be appropriate now anyway.

So for the time being I'm trying to think of DLC that would fit the middle slot, and it's admittedly difficult. It needs to be something that would appeal to players, but not something that changes balance or locks away portions of the main game. Similarly, there are things that would be desirable (brand new chapter! custom outfits for everyone!) that aren't feasible in the time available.

For example, I'm thinking about making higher resolution artwork of all the scenes available. I've also considered a "Broom DLC" as a joke. ^-^ So those of you who follow the game but haven't supported, do you have any ideas? Anything that would change your mind, or that you think would be a nice addition?

TLS 0.80.6 Public Release

New update is public!

Download*: https://mega.nz/file/ykE2VaYb#XE8IYo3Cm2nZGjVm-5-wG4zepWW33Ow2W6I9LyunRr8
Mirror*: https://www.mediafire.com/file/eniwh6epj9avwrb/TLS+0.80.6.exe/file
RTP: https://mega.nz/file/a4ERXZLQ#Or22ZrIF1AaM-E8YJyj0U9-KDkikxMuslv5ktSmhcVM

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

It's finally time to release the postgame to everyone! It started out with quite a bit of content, and I added more based on suggestions from supporters, so there's a lot for everyone to enjoy. ^-^ One final run around the world you created, then the credits roll...

I wish I could just bask in having reached this point, but unfortunately as many of you may already know, there's been a lot of trouble recently with adult games and payment processors. I have not been hit at this time, outside of the delisting and threat that's common to all creators in this space. This probably isn't the place to get into that, but if you want to get involved, see which of the initiatives are relevant to your region.

In personal terms, I am well-prepared for this. I've done my best to diversify, so I can weather some storms. That said, if you want to follow my work, please prepare in case any puritanical types do succeed in taking down my work. You can follow me on Patreon or SubscribeStar without spending anything. My games are on Steam, itch.io, and a bunch of sundry platforms. You can get news via my Discord and, in a pinch, probably the fan wiki. I haven't found social media very effective, but I do have a Twitter/X account that could give news in an emergency.

No individual platform is immune to censorship, but they aren't likely to get hit all at once. Thanks to everyone's support, I've made this my career and I'm not dependent on any one source, so if the worst does come to pass, it's just a question of finding my work on a new platform.

Hope to see you there, if it can't be here. Meanwhile, please enjoy another conclusion of TLS! Of course the work isn't truly done, because there's polishing, illustration, and more, but this is a major threshold crossed. ^-^

TLS 0.80.5

As a reminder, this update is taking longer on Patreon or SubscribeStar as I get it completely ready, incorporate suggestions, and so on.

TLS 0.80.5

- Very likely final round of polishing.

- Fixed bug where if the Stineford brothel returns, it isn't the new version.

- One more battle bust configuration issue.

- There's a new interaction in the Hall of Ryoken if you have 100% library completion.

I'm running out of things to say here. I could theoretically have pushed this update public today, but this weekend is a bad one for a release. It'll almost certainly go public next weekend.

Direct sales on Patreon?

Please forgive this interruption to the postgame development for a question specifically for non-patrons! Got something I'm considering as I get a bit of spare time away from development.

Patreon isn't a store, but it really seems to want to be, regularly pushing new features at me. One of them is the option for people to buy items via the site: my understanding is that you do a one time payment and instantly get access to a post and its contents.

Now, this doesn't have much value for patrons, since they already get access to new content (and I give free links to anyone who has been around for a while). Hence, this is actually more relevant for people who might be here: would this be a useful feature to you? My games are already available on Steam and itch.io, but I know some people don't like to use platforms. This would be a way to get a straightforward DRM-free version of the game, without needing to wait for me to confirm payment and get back to you.

Is this something that would add value to the people interested in my work? I'll do it if it would help a couple people, but I don't want to jump through the Patreon hoops if it doesn't actually add any convenience. My games would stay on other platforms and TLS will remain free, of course.

TLS 0.80.4

As a reminder, this update is taking longer on Patreon or SubscribeStar as I get it completely ready, incorporate suggestions, and so on.

 TLS 0.80.4

- Potentially the final round of polish. If anything remains not updated, I've likely overlooked it.

- Gryndine River was updated and always intended to be accessible, but the entrance wasn't reopened until just now.

- The Forest of the First Root is open again. There's nothing there, but people wanted it.

- The Givini Poorhouse has a new map, if you have enough Ardoheim score.

- New event progressing across multiple maps. In my opinion, this is not worth tracking down if you've already played the postgame.

- Balance for the changes in Stineford has been tweaked (not retroactive).

- Janine appears with a new conversation in her retreat (if her quest was completed).

- Characters appear in the Ardford council chambers depending on Vhala's quest.

- High Priestess Annah now appears in Stineford Cathedral.

- Sabitha now appears in the Erosian palace.

- New event in Denmiel Archives.

- New event in the Gardens of Steam.

- Easter egg if you never invest in the Givini War Monument.

- Super secret ultimate final dungeon added to the Orgasmic Empire.

Reports finally tapered off this week, giving me some time to add more content... likely inviting more bugs and thus reports. =P I think I'm going to call it here: I'm officially in reactive mode now. Of course I'll continue to fix any bugs that arise, and I'm open to adding more if there are good ideas, but I'm not actively adding more to the postgame anymore. One, I've gotten through my list of plans, and two, I've worn myself out.

So the update will be private for a little while longer, as I take suggestions from supporters, but the public release is getting closer.