New update is public!
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I am really glad to have all this rebranding behind me (I hope). As I've promised to patrons, my hope is to be able to swing directly from this update into momentum on the next. I've done a decent job so far, but don't let that stop you from reporting bugs or leaving comments!
This is still (3-4 years into it) my favorite Smut-adjacent game. It has way too much plot for it to be in that category. I just finished catching up with my previous stop point and went into the Incubus War, and the MMO Jail...ngl It took a minute for me to switch gears of the rpg within the rpg but it was refreshing. I cant wait to see what youve done after that point. Though it scares me that you say its the last openworld section, almost dont want this story to end.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words! Up to you whether you wait until the open world section is complete, but if you choose to play, there's a ton of new content since then.
DeleteThe end isn't quite here, but it's getting closer. Rather than making any projections, I'm just telling everyone to look at the roadmaps (posted on Steam and elsewhere). The final content is getting checked off bit by bit as we move toward the conclusion.
I Think I C what you mean. That Orcent painting is Exelent :D. wich leads me to a question you could indulge, is the current state of orcs final? what I mean is if orcent and other will get a more human appearence to go in line with the development choices.
DeleteThe orcs have not reached any final state in terms of lore, but there are limits to how much I want to radically alter all orc NPCs, so don't expect further massive changes. Maybe there will be some additional changes in the postgame.
DeleteShould Worn Whip be consumed when making the Reborn Whip?
ReplyDeleteIt should, and the game is coded to take it (even out of Yarra's equipment), but it doesn't go away for unknown reasons. It's a bug I haven't figured out, but fortunately harmless.
DeleteIf you unequip the Worn Whip before starting the process to reforge it, it disappear correctly. (I'm sure that you're aware of that but I'm saying it, just in case).
Delete- Gotta admit, the new title screen is finer than what I expected. And I really like that the chapters titles go from battered and weary to shining and pristine. The new police is better too, although I will still miss the other. After all you've used it for years, so it made an impact.
ReplyDelete- And now we have the little home hidden in the wilds. Pretty nostalgic.
- Simon doesn't turn back to the house after Wendis explained the crystal uses.
- "I don't want to infect any of our creation with the.... shining." *STANLEY KUBRICK ENSUE* More seriously, it would completely change the game's atmosphere XDXDXD
- "A stick. How very elven. I'm so proud." Lol Orilise burning her country again XDXDXD
- And we continue to tamper with Zirantia culture.... Meh at this point, it's not like it matters with all the lies and deception it already bears through the ages. In fact we are creating their own artefacts, they should thank us XDXDXD
- XDXDXD Yarra try at tying the whip is so funny, my computer almost fell with how much I laughed XDXDXD
- "Maybe clean it off ?” “Never !!!!” Hahahaha, now this reminds me of some nerds who keeps toys in their original box. They're surprisingly expensive too.
- "Let's forego size compression." So what, the book is like 3 meters high ? Or does she use it as a mace ?
- YYYYYAAAAYYYYY, FINALLY !!!!! It took a looooooong time alright. But nothing is worth more than what you want Qum ^^ And..... That's not what I had in mind for a plushie. Yup. Oh well, I'm sure she'll treat it as such. Good outside-the-box thinking !!!! "So you're going to run around waving it ?" "Yes, because I love it so much !!!!" In a way, it's impressive how lovely Qum is ^^
- Nice to be able to help Ginasta a bit. It's true that her position is synonym of tension with her nature. And it's not even like we suppress or use tranquilizer on her nature, we just use equipment to increase her basic aura level. Headband of Balance truly deserve it's name.
- Robin really like corners. And to be a bit alone. IRL it would be worrying, but here it's a very Robiny attitude ^^
- Question, would it be possible to sit under the tree like the throne at home ? It would be a nice addition I think. The ruler of so many things and a reformed abomination, relaxing under the simple tree of their house who is both so similar and different from the past..... Just like they are.
- So the masked thief wasn't Lilith ? interesting.... Yarra plotting to add someone in the harem without notifying Simon, like the good old days XDXDXD Wonder who she is though. Let's find out !!!!
- Heh, this secret meeting reminds me of the treasure hunt ^^ Well it's mostly the same, except that the treasure will try to run away ^^ Which she did ^^ Well Yarra wasn't exactly subtle LOL And Simon already harbors some doubts ^^ As expected of him ^^ (Now where's Rodak already..... Ah yes, Vunne. Still can't help them, sadge.)
- "I've done my little research and I want nothing to do with you.” It's promising, she's intelligent ^^ So funny to think we started so low to end up so high XDXDXD "Hmmf, as if you'll ever find me" CHALLENGE ACCEPTED !!!!
- “This isn't what I expected.” True that. "I'm sensitive about my voice !!!" Reminds me of ‘I tried to confess to the healer of the Hero party’, where one of the hero companion only 'talks' with writings because he have a huge complex about his anime voice. He gains more confidence, but still prefers to not talk to strangers.
- "Change of plans !!! You're no longer harem material" Thank god, I think Mestan would have send us divine punishment if Simon was open to the idea when he was so closed to it with him XDXDXD
Delete"I'm starting to think I need to promise everything to make you go away" You've profiled Yarra well ^^
- Cool, new challenge dungeon !!! "Everyone important should be a pretty girl. This world is too cruel." I'm sensing a twisted and cruel (but deserved) stab to JRPG (and non)hentais XDXDXD
- "Everything you have achieved is meaningless, you are alone, your harem will abandon you, welcome to the death of kings." Well damn, if this isn't an introduction. New language by the way.
- Huh so creating those statues gives us information..... The temptation of sneaking a peek is strong..... Thanks for that Dari !!! And huh, this seems complicated as hell..... This one will be the most challenging for sure !!! Just the overall description makes it clear that we will need to prepare extensively for thiiii, and crap, I misclicked. Oh well, let's go !!!!
- “This world is entirely too interested in that sort of thing” XDXDXD True, true, if this gauntlet is made to test our connections, it's important to test the non-sexual ones. This reminds me of how Simon generated skills in the Prison.
- “Hmm ? i guess I love you and stuff.” “Alright I'll throw myself into the bullshit love and stuff.” “You know the drill now ? No time for mushy stuff.” Awwww, so cute ^^ Balia is a kuudere and Megail and Orilise are tsunderes ^^
- Do you all do this strange sort of thing all the time ? Well summoning our friends through plinths, no, but running through a strange dungeon in multiples parties ? Yes, quite often.
- A bit funny to think that their statues will stay there for decades after they clear the dungeon XDXDXD
- Pfeeww, good thing I noticed Smite in Carina skills, or else I would have lost her first fight. The power of tribulation !!!!
- Lol, we just cheated and snatched Riala from the 6th part XDXDXD All thanks to the lazy builder who didn't follow the plan ^^
- Bwahahahaha, Sabitha just REFUSED to be made a statue ^^ The main reason why demonic cult don't have statues of their eldritch gods, it's because they always eat them XDXDXD
- Poor Sarai ^^ But yeah, this dungeon seems to arbitrarily categorize their links. Megail gives money, Sarai gives us 'holiness' and Esthera gives Liquid Sex. Then again, it's just an abandoned dungeon, it can't appreciate the depths of their characters. Still amazed with how far these things reached. This dungeon was here for centuries !!!!
- Lol, I was worried for a bit in the final fight, but Yarra timely support was appreciated ^^ She could totally be a cheerleader with her 'enthusiasm' XDXDXD
- "This place will forever stand as a monument for your failings and your inevitable doom." OH COME ON !!!!! Not even a collectible item ?!!!! Seriously ???!!!!!! Sigh....... Anyways, this sentence touch a bit too close since Simon have the habit of beating himself up over everything. This place will be a good reminder I guess.
Delete- “This is a sad clothing.“ Agreed, considering it's description, it must have been used to it's full (and grim) potential in the past. Can we burn it ? Nevermind, Qum already fixed it ^^ If she wasn't here the game would be so much less amusing, so glad she's here to heal our hearts.
- Oh you plan to destroy it ? Good idea !!! Having it as a reminder was a good idea, but it's still a trap too dangerous to leave alone for unlucky folks and it's always nice to give the finger to the old know-it-all who tried to kill us all. So let's do it full power !!!! Plus we can make Yarra happy along the way ^^
- "Yup !!! In this harem I always managed to find what I needed while searching for what I thought I wanted." It’s the perfect description of life : no matter how much you plan, it will always go sideways, so it’s better to enjoy yourself along the way.
- Replaying Lilith Abode, I realized how important it was to switch the party according to the situation. Last time I endured through pure grit, luck, and potion overdose XDXDXD Anyways, I’m almost sure the new flavor text is the body parts and the tree shadow in the air. Surprised there was no comment on the sexy bench.
As always, thanks for the update and see you soon next month (I hope) ^^
DeleteI'm glad to hear you had fun with this update. ^-^
DeleteBeing able to rest by the tree is a lovely thought. No promises on timing, but I think I want to add this to the game.
Nice to hear you had so much fun with Yarra's dungeon, haha. It was meant to be a celebration of the whole party.
Last patch was the first for me in three years. It is quite a ride to see how much has been added and how far the story has continued. I cant wait to see how it all gets wrapped up. If there are multiple endings, i'll definitely take a try to play it again from start to finish
ReplyDeleteWow, three years! You'll certainly have a lot of new content to play through and I hope you enjoy it. ^-^
DeleteTLS has always intended to do something a little more complex than discrete endings, instead reflecting many different decisions. That said, there will be some major branching that I hope players will have fun with!
I wonder, are we ever going to see the Magekillers again? I'd like to finish my hat collection; my three hats are so lonely without their sister.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably a harem quest at this level, it's been years we track them.
DeleteAntarion killed - level of difficulty. This reminds me, Sierra, when does this a**hole die too ? He deserves it !!!
You will indeed see the Magekillers again, probably this year! No comment on Antarion.
DeleteHeya, trying to catch up after a few updates.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately it seems that a lot of the newer content is gated behind significant ProN investments, which I am fresh out of. Will there ever be another round of returns, or am I just out of luck?
Either way, thanks as always for all your work. I've been following this project for so many years now I can't even recall how long it's been exactly. I always praised this game for the fact your choices actually matter in the long run, and so it's quite ironic that that's exactly what is biting me in the ass at the moment. Apparently I chose poorly way back when :p
Are there that many ProN-gated events? Sorry if so. In any case, you will get one more full round of investment returns and the harem quests are designed to be mutually reinforcing for meeting various criteria.
DeleteOn the top of my head, I encountered three this time around: Carina's request, and the rebuilding of Simon & Wendis' house, which itself gates another quest if I read things correctly.
DeleteThen there's Aka's and Hilstara's requests which require specific investments to have been made in order to complete them, but I gave up on those a long time ago, haha.
Again, this is all fine: part of the strength of TLS is the fact that choices actually matter, and I simply made choices over the years that were less than optimal.
The dozen or so quests that I currently have that are impossible to complete might haunt me until the end, but it does make for a more interesting story in a way :)
Anyway, thanks for the answer. I'll make a note to come back to these later then.