Friday, January 22, 2021

TLS 0.55.2 Public Release

New update is public!

Download*: https://mega.nz/file/GhtEEJxJ#uc1FOku_C7E2iyEHDk_QPOhJxNsdFUBkSNWUBJ_O7OQ
Mirror*: https://www.mediafire.com/file/jya8ryg6xw9yg3b/TLS+0.55.2.exe/file
RTP: https://mega.nz/file/jg92BT7A#7xVw1zbKSztMxRONdSTp2BNTZc_pOJqpxmzIebi5vjk

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

TLS 0.55.2
 - More  polishing and bugfixing.
 - A succubus in the Orgasmic Empire library now shows the map of Renthnor.
 - The Renthnor map is added to the teleportation room maps after being viewed.
 - Hilstara RP shifted, Balia RP added to orc investment.
 - Xestris RP added to her first headquarters conversation.

So, this release... I think it's a pretty good broad update, with a ton of content of many different types. However, I think that it should be better. There were a few ideas I didn't implement, patrons made some good suggestions that weren't easy work, and there are some potential improvements that I have in mind.

Therefore, I think I'm going to break my usual pattern with this one and put out a version 0.55.3 later with expanded content. I feel this is better than trying to flesh that stuff out into its own update (it'd be too small) or put it off until version 0.56.0 (it'd over-extend the dev period). Hopefully this is the best way to maintain momentum and people enjoy the new content, which I'll try to list carefully so everyone can find it specifically.

Until then, enjoy! I don't intend to change the balance of current events, but new opportunities in the update might change what choices you make, so I'd suggest keeping an earlier save.

Completely unrelated: has anyone seen Crimson Gray show up anywhere lately? Recently it's started selling an unusually high number of copies and I can't figure out why. The analytics show direct navigation from Steam instead of outside links, but I wonder if a YouTuber or somebody covered it. I figure there must be some reason it's suddenly selling like a new game again.

55 comments:

  1. So does this mean I should wait a week if I want the more polished experience?

    And as for the Crimson Gray thing: not a clue, the only popular videos of it on Youtube were well over a year ago. The newest ones only have a few dozen views, at most.

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    1. I wouldn't call the present update unpolished, but it won't have some new elements I'm currently working on. Visiting the new nations and checking all the scenes will be mostly unchanged. If you want to explore every nook and cranny of the world or make final investments, I'd wait on that.

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    2. I'm a major completionist, so that'll be a hard yes on the waiting front. I'd hate to finish going over the entire game world with a fine-toothed comb, only to have my gamer ocd kick in over one or two minor things being added and compel me to do it all over again.

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    3. Well, that's why I intend to catalogue the changes in more detail than usual, but if that's how you enjoy the game, then yeah, you'd probably enjoy it more later.

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    4. You could always just replay the game again. That would give you the joy of playing Last Sovereign with the knowledge that, unless you binge the game for a week straight with no other prior engagements, you probably won't reach the end by the time Sierra updates the game again. :p

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  2. Question: do I have to do the second Gathering before the Sex Sprites become available?

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    1. Should be available as soon as you have access to the base.

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  3. My best guess is that steam is pushing a lot of the more adult themed games on steam: all of a sudden a few weeks ago (basically since New Years) a lot of more adult themed games have showed up in my suggested steam. Before maybe there was 1 or 2 every 4-ish discover queues, and now I'm getting at least 2 every discovery queue. This could be why you're seeing an increase in sales, as that would get Crimson Gray series a lot more views, especially since it doesn't immediately seem like an NSFW game.

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    1. Interesting, I hadn't noticed that trend. Thanks for giving feedback!

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  4. I busted out laughing during the conversation with the receptionist at the fuckball building. I was thinking I was going to have to form some teams to get good rewards, and then Simon says "We're not doing that. ... There's too much at stake to wager valuable assets on games." It's like he's talking to me XD

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  5. Hey Sierra, I did the feroholm investment the previous investment cycle. The imp says it's done and i should go and check Feroholm but the town is still the same/depressed.

    Is this one of the things you wanted to do in the future?

    Anyway, thanks for all your work!

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    1. It does not aplear to be a bug so, the new fereholm map will be added later.

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    2. Yeah, this is one of the things I would like to add.

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  6. I liked the two bait and switches in this update, first with Fuckball and then also with the armor fetishists. The description of Fuckball made me flashback to Blitzball in FFX. Can't believe how many hours I spent on that dumb minigame for Waka's ultimate weapon.

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    1. Haha, I had fun setting up both of those.

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    2. Thanks as well for all the callouts in the Arena treasures. I could place most of them from my RPG experience as well, which was awesome.

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  7. It's been mentioned already but that Fuckball bait was hilarious. XD

    Ngl though, if it had somehow been an actual thing I wouldn't mind it being a sort of mini-game for post-game content just for laughs.

    I've pretty much explored the new open world section but I'm holding off on making a new 'main' save file until 0.55.3 comes out in case there's some stuff worth seeing from a save that comes fresh from the Gathering.

    Might seem weird but my main save file is always one update behind just in case.

    I'm also glad that Esthera's finally officially in the harem, but I'm kinda sad there isn't a 'mother-daughter' option in hers or Nalili's "Sex" choices. That seems like the sort of thing those two would do now that they're properly reunited and working towards a better relationship with one another.

    Also looking forward to what happens with Xestris. The fact that she has an actual RP counter, and that she's in the base, is getting me all excited. Plus finding out who the remaining harem members are since there are still four ??? slots in Yarra's Harem List.

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    1. It's not in their menus, but did you find the Esthera/Nalili scene in this update? There's a brand new one that gives them some time together.

      Look forward to more with Xestris and the ??? characters in the update after next!

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    2. Yup, I saw that one. I always follow the usual RPG rule of "talking to everyone everywhere to not miss anything" so I tend to find most things. A few things I missed in earlier playthroughs cause I either don't revisit at the right time or I think I revisited an area already but actually haven't.

      So 0.57 will bring more (or 0.56 if the 0.55.3 counts as the next update)? I'll make the unannounced date on my calendar and set a reminder. XD

      As always, love the game, enjoyed the update, and looking forward to more. ^_^b

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    3. 0.55.3 will be mostly expansions to this content. 0.56.x will be some key quests an a country resolving section. 0.57.x will set off a new event that you should find quite interesting.

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    4. A preview without an actual preview, how cruel. XD

      I can't wait then. Then again, I feel that way about every update. Here's to a better year. ^_^b

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  8. Way back in chapter 2 before the Horde battle there was the stone gargoyles boss fight. It was implied that we would eventually claim them as an asset. Is this still going to happen at some point?

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    1. Also, are there any plans for an alternative way to recruit Beatrice for those of us with a Synod result other than the Succubus forming a separate Ivalan religion?

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    2. I don't recall exactly what I wrote, but I believe I only intended the characters to consider it, not to make definite plans for gargoyles.

      If you mean Sarai, yes, before too long. If you really mean Beatrice, she's not going to join.

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    3. I meant for the maid recruitment quest not the Harem. According to the wiki Beatrice can become one of the maids if the Ivalin Succubi split off from the main church but says nothing for any other Synod outcomes.

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  9. Excuse this dumb question but is it possible to still be locked out from Sarai sexy time while being caught up to the latest update? I may have overdone it with save file tinkering and it's possibly biting me in the ass.

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    1. It's possible to be locked off from Sarai as a result of valid choices, though you wouldn't need to make that choice if you were cheating. If you think something is wonky in your file, I suggest uploading it to the wiki somewhere so people can check it.

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  10. Holy crap! Sierra, you're alive! As always, your content updates are a welcome reminder that of all the alternate timelines I could have existed in, I can take pleasure in knowing I exist in one that has you.

    Can't wait to dig into this!

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  11. I can;'t invest in the Tak'kan Mine I only got token support from the summit.

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  12. Great work.
    I´m a little irritated with the lamia at the Order of Yhilini Thaumaturgy, her sprite does not change while moving (up, down, left and right is the same sprite) the new open world segment if it was not clear.

    i came for the Porn and stayed for Plot

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  13. Hey, Sierra, glad you're back. A couple of questions:
    Will it be possible to raise Eustrin's final score going forward? Even with 1mil investment I don't have enough to push through.

    Also, while it's not in my playthrough, and I should search around. Does giving a shard to Hilstara while she suffered the worst outcome in the third Arclent war make her available again? It'd be a shame to be an immortal in such a condition.

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    1. Yes, there should be some additional opportunities to unlock the final Eustrin section.

      Giving a shard to Hilstara will restore her eventually, but not in the time frame of the game. I didn't want that choice to erase the previous consequences from a gameplay perspective.

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  14. Hey Sierra, love your game, as always. I have to say, I was overjoyed when I heard you would be adding CGs to the game. However, the quality of the artwork doesn't come close to the quality of your writing. I doubt you'd splurge on some better art but you should know that your game deserves it, big time.

    On a related note, one of my personal big draws to the game (at least initially) was the fantastically done fake-out opening. I feel that the childish nature of the opening CGs detract from the immersion that your top-quality writing gave to the the Chosen's scenes and, while its good for a laugh from the veteran players, detracts from your original intent.

    Just my humble opinion.

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    1. I disagree, I like the art, and for those who don't there's always a option to turn it off. I was actually thinking it would be nice if you could add a "Gallery" option where you can review the sex scenes, which would also work as a way to remember stuff if you're using the same save for a long time.

      On another note: I've seen Crimson Gray on Nutaku recently, don't think it's because of that but i think it's worth mentioning.

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    2. There is a "Gallery" option of sorts, once Simon learns the Reflect skill when he's in the Orgasmic Empire during chapter 2. You can find it in the Skills menu when out of combat.

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  15. Hey I've been playing the latest Patreon version doing a new game trying to do everything right after my first playthrough months ago.

    So the first things I did when research was avaliable was research how to completely mask my presence.

    But I got the scene where they confront me and say they know I'm Simon anyway, but AFTER that scene when Simon says they only know him as Darkai.

    I'm confused.

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    1. I mean is this a glitch and they're not supposed to know that Simon is Dargai, or is it a success that they ONLY know that Simon is Dargai.

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    2. Yes, he means that they still don't know he's the Doom King.

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  16. BTW if I may make a request, may we Please PLEASE get an alternative to Yarra's "Sexual Meeting Space" it's ugly and doesn't fit.

    Also some new floor tiles would be nice, and maybe some carpeting for the throne room...

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    1. Personally I'm leaving the square empty but it'd be nice to have like a living room set or something like in Ardford.

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    2. The customizable base is already testing the limits of the engine, so I'm reluctant to spend any more time on it. I'd give options for Yarra's room if I had appropriate sprites for it.

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  18. Not sure if it's to late to mention, but going through final Eustrin I notice there is no Galvia. I think she more then anyone would enjoy the new succubus friends!

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  19. I'm guessing that "penultimative" weapon is a joke? It seems wierd that Simon would actually take something useless... also, will there be Final States for Orgasmic Empire and Rodak?

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    1. I think that Rodak might have a final state. Currently Rodak is in a situation far worse than Yhilin could be right after the BoY.

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    2. Penultima Weapon is another joke, yeah.

      As for those two nations, I don't plan for them to have major "final phases" like those. Your investments will instead have a major impact on their state in the postgame.

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  20. Is there any chance you add some regional maps?

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    1. How regional do you mean? There are maps with greater levels of detail, they just don't fit in the game, so you can find them on the wiki.

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  21. Anyone else encountering a problem in Aka's route where not all the emissaries for the noble houses appear? I can get the knight from house Adamant to appear just fine, but neither of the two rogues are appearing. Please advise.

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    1. Hey, you might want to ask this on a newer post or at the wiki, as people might not see it here. As for your question, the emissary triggers are complex and might require you to advance other questlines.

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