Update 1.6 Announcement.
Added 2023-07-09 11:34:59 +0000 UTCSo now my favorite part is to talk about the update and somehow avoid any spoilers. Oh, well... let's go.
1.6 is already in work. The approximate release date is August at the earliest, but you'd better count on September, and if I make it sooner, let that be a pleasant surprise.
The initial part of the update I'm working on now isn't too much of a concern to me. I've done this sort of thing before. But the main part (from the middle to the end of the update), it's... Well, let's just say there won't be anything out of the familiar Inner Empire gameplay concept, but at the same time, the structure will be somewhat different. Because of that, it's hard for me to figure out if it will take longer than usual or less (yes, that's possible too).
The decisions you will make will have a powerful short-term impact on the situation, changing it dramatically. Well, that's the plan. Although you know how it is with plans sometimes...
One more thing. If someone's life gets in danger, you can be sure I'm not kidding. Someone could die. I've prepared such a scenario as well. Your actions can really change this. So, perhaps, in 1.6, you should save more often.
Lewd scenes. There will be one for sure. The plan is that there might be another one... But here's a problem. I'm not sure it will fit the situation there. There's a chance it might turn out to be too... far-fetched. And if so, I might reject it. Believe me, in the next update (1.7), I will more than compensate you; the timing there will be perfect for sex scenes. It's just... update 1.6 isn't very convenient for this kind of scenes. Well, you'll see why when it comes out. And I don't want to make sex scenes too far-fetched, like in porn.
But maybe I'm overthinking things, and this possible second sex scene, on the contrary, will turn out to fit perfectly. I'll be able to see it better when the work gets closer to that very moment.
Well, that's about it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Just please don't ask for spoilers. Spoilers... they're out of stock. Yeah… No spoilers left at the warehouse, sorry.
And thank you for your support!
Comments
Oh, okay, I'll try to answer that. 1. There is no "combat mode," and there are no plans to do so. 2. All dangerous situations will go through ability checks. 3. Death of the protagonist is possible, but there will be no direct dependence on the checks. However, I need a measure of "price" for the inability to cope with ability checks. There could be many options here. That is, it is better to pass them. But if you fail... Well, there will be consequences. But there will always be an option where you won't die even if you can't pass a check. Otherwise, some builds will just be a dead end, and that's not fair. 4. Game over due to failure to pass a check will only be possible much later in the game when you've definitely gained enough experience. And I'm not so sure about that either. I definitely won't be modeling such situations in this chapter or the next one. 5. If you die, roll back and look for an option where you don't die. However, someone else may die. The "price" is this.
Defiant Explorer
2023-07-09 20:45:51 +0000 UTCFirst, take the time you need, without pressure. If it's September so be it. Sure, I won't complain if you release it before :-). But I prefer that you take your time and give us another great quality update, than one where things seem to be rushed to deliver the update sooner. From what you write about someone could die, and from other hints you gave before, I suppose it's will be an update with some physical actions and fighting. I'm a bit curious how you are planning to manage fights. Can you give us some explanations without spoil anything? Will there be a "combat mode"? Or is it still options available depending of abilities level? I must also say I'm a bit anxious now. As there is the risk for a character dying, but my Selene hasn't a fighter build in any of my playthrough. I means she's always has 1 in vigor, and generally 1 or 2 in agility. The best is probably my Vagrant Selene, with 3 in agility... It's a bit strange, as in RPG I tend to play fighter characters, and often more the brutal barbarian type :-) than the stealthy assassin style. But in your game, I can't imagine a wannabe actress being a skilled warrior, and even just a girl with a lot of vigor. I want to play an attractive feminine actress, not some Arnold Schwarzenegger with a wig :-). So I hope there will be some possibility for a more mental Selene to avoid the fight, or having option in the fight where using our brain is as good as using our muscle. If not, well... I just hope my pool of insight will be enough... And last, about the potential lack of lewd scenes in this update, I don't mind. I don't play your game for it. Don't make me wrong, I like it when there are some sexual actions ;-), but it's not my main interest here. I play your game for it's story. Sex scenes are just the cherry on the Sunday. I prefer no sex scene that one which seems rushed or doesn't fit the moment in the story. In fact, it's my soft side :-), I may even prefer some flirty/romance little moment than a lewd scene. Depending of the character, I really enjoy a slow burn, like with Murella. I hope one day we can go in her pants ;-), but that this day isn't soon. For me it would ruined this character and the part of the story with her. Same for Yurtuna.
DamnedFrog
2023-07-09 18:35:37 +0000 UTCLove where this is going and thanks for continually making progress; so many of the patreons I follow end up making no progress for forever and beyond, so really liking that it seems like every couple months we have something to look forward too.
Lars
2023-07-09 17:24:02 +0000 UTC
