Victorius

0.1.2a, False positives, Schedule, Roadmap and more

Added 2021-02-06 01:05:41 +0000 UTC

Hey!

There is a lot of stuff here, so I made this overview, if you don't want to read the whole thing you can skip to the part you want.

Overview:

1. False positive virus detections - cause, explanation, fix
2. 0.1.2a is out - date of availability, major additions/changes
3. Discord Roles - how to get, why should I join?
4. Tier Changes - additional benefits, new tier
5. Schedule - releases categorization, time between updates
6. Roadmap - what to expect from upcoming updates
7. Cheat Codes - how to get, how they work, special codes
8. Trading System - explanation and its uses

1. False positive virus detections

Many people got a virus detected, don't worry it's a false positive (many games that use new Ren'Py version suffer this problem). To fix this, I deleted ( in 0.1.2a ) the custom game icon (neither Ren'Py creator nor I grasp why it causes the detections).

To be clear, out of 70 antiviruses on virustotal 68 claims the 32bit .exe file to be safe (64bit is clear in all 70). The two antiviruses that show the false positive are from the Israel and Japan and I've never heard of them before so I doubt any of you use them.

However, if you encounter the false positive, delete AstralLust-32.exe from the game main directory and it would stop the detections. Keep in mind that if you use 32bit PC you wouldn't be able to play the game without this file.

You don't know if your PC is 32 or 64bit?

Don't worry, just check if the game launches through AstralLust.exe, if not than you have 32bit system and should run AstralLust-32.exe

2. 0.1.2a is out

It's currently in the Alpha branch, it would be available on:

11. February -Beta, Psychiatrist(€8) rank Patrons,
18. February - Beta, Telepathist(€5) rank Patrons,
25. February - Public Release

Major changes:

major: new location for freeroam - library
major: implemented complex trading system along with a few traders
major: added codex, place to gather knowledge you came upon in the Astral Lust with over 90 entries (sleep to update if using old save)
major: implemented unique cards (stay after death) and tarot cards (weird effects)
major: implemented cheat codes system (check pc, codes available on Discord & Patreon)
major: you can now sleep with one of the girls (sleepover, 3 variants)
major: added 9 story events, exploration event, 3 repeatable events
major: added 30 animations
major: added over 330 images
major: added 6 H scenes + 2 erotic scenes + 4 H scenes variants
major: added 25 cards
major: added 7 collectibles and 6 wallpapers
major: added 16 cheat codes (free/patron codes all available on Discord and Patreon)
major: deleted game icon, it should fix false positive virus detections.
major: optimization of card loading, cards now load about 2x faster, useful with large decks.
major: new tags/fetishes - feet, anal

Full changelog at the bottom of the 0.1.2a release page.

3. Discord Roles

For people that uses Discord, but don't know how to connect it with Patreon account, check this official guide, it explains in four simple steps how to connect your accounts.

Why should I join the Discord?

I'm present on Discord most of the time. I answer questions, give tips and listen to the suggestions. There are additionally special cheat codes available exclusively on Discord (refer to the 7th topic).

There are special patron-only channels, although I release all Patron exclusive content here, it's easier to find and use on Discord.

Most available stuff on Patreon is also available on Discord, like cheat codes for all tiers or wallpaper codes.

4. Tier Changes

I've made a few changes to the tiers:

Spectator (€2), added access to the T1 cheat codes,
Telepathist (€5), added access to the T2 cheat codes,
Hypnotist (€15), new tier, I created it for people wanting only Alpha release. It also gives access to the T3 cheat codes. The girl in the tier image is Akasha, 5th main girl coming in 0.2.0 (refer to the 6th topic and Akasha concept coming tommorow).

5. Schedule

There are three types of updates:

Major - those updates would require even a month to develop, they introduce/expand major mechanics and a ton of content, like the Evercourt and Akasha in 0.2.0. Major updates are those that change middle number eq. 0.2.0 or 0.3.0.

Minor - those updates should take about two weeks to complete. Those updates add some functions, events, etc. Minor updates change last version number like 0.1.2 or 0.1.3.

Bugfix - those releases are well, to fix the bugs and errors that appear in the game. They are mostly released when the bug is a critical one and needs fix ASAP (like false virus detections in 0.1.2a). These releases are available in the branch that fixed version is. For example: 0.1.3 is in the Beta branch, when bugfix for it comes out it would be released in the Beta branch not in the Alpha branch. They include letters to the end of version like 0.1.0a or 0.1.3b.

6. Roadmap

0.1.3 - it focuses on the dreams and other repeatable content:

dreams + 4 variations of recurring nightmare (main 7th event),
dreams mode for Dreamwalkers(€20),
7 repeatable exploration events,
new succubus,
catching succubi,
4 H scenes for succubi,
at least one story event for all main girls,
all main girls taking showers,
expanding dungeon with playroom (additional H scenes with succubi).

There are also other minor changes planned.

0.1.4 - this update focuses on peeping events and story events:

peeping at sleeping girls,
cat & dog events,
read about lore in the library,
Grace changing,
girls using a toilet (peeping),
new wallpapers,
2 story events for all girls,
additional dialogues when talking with girls,
exploration event,
main story event

There are also other minor changes planned.

0.1.5 - this update implements new visitable location and a lot of mechanics. Naturally events were not forgotten.

2 new Kiara outfits,
Kiara new repeatable H,
2 new H for succubi,
date with Alice,
sorting deck,
2 events for all girls,
2 story events,
wanderers hideout (quest / traders),
new materials,
card crafting (6 cards),
2 vault expansions,
store cards in vault,
2 dreams,
exploration event

There are also other minor changes planned.

0.2.0 - this update implements the Evercourt (refer to its concept, coming tomorrow) & new main girl Akasha (goth, vampire princess, focus on submission) along with a lot of content.

Evercourt - first floor,
new undead type enemies,
new main girls Akasha with at least five story events,
card trading,
2 dreams,
new wallpapers,
new collectibles,
3 exploration events,
at least 2 story events for main girls,
kiara event,
dog & cat events,
2 main events,
2 cheat codes / tier,
new wanderers quest,
4 craftable cards,
2 vault expansions,
upgrade forge,
Akasha playroom pet play,
new enemies in generic combat,
Akasha sleep peep, shower and toilet,
new succubus to catch,
new H for succubi

There are also other minor changes planned.

Further roadmap would be released after ver. 0.2.0.

7. Cheat Codes

With implementation of cheat codes in 0.1.2, there is a lot of questions. First of all - codes can be found either on my Patreon or Discord special channels. They are to be inserted in the pc. Click the key icon. Any given code can be used only once per playthrough.

Special codes that have a unique way of obtaining:

Bug - this code is available for people that were first to discover a bug in game and notify me on Discord. It gives access to unique card (stays after death). Available in 0.1.2.

Suggestion - similar to above, this code is for people that submitted a suggestion on Discord and it was implemented in-game. It gives access to unique card (stays after death). Available in 0.1.3.

First Patrons - available to the Patrons that joined me during the first month - January 2021. If you are among them, you can PM me to receive the code or join the Discord (check 3rd topic). I would assign you unique role that gives access to the special channel with a code. (PM me so that I do it ASAP). It gives access to unique card (stays after death). Available in 0.1.2.

8. Trading System

There are only a few traders in the 0.1.2, there is also online resource exchange 2:1. The trading system boasts many features, though:

trading resources,
cancel/reset deal,
able to lock trade so player can exit only after making a deal,
offset trader and player worth (hence you can obtain something for free or the other way),
set base goods prices individual for the trader,
improve relations by trading,
enjoy a discount based on relation,
individual relation gain, min trade amount to increase, max discount and discount per relation,
categorize items,
include only selected items / categories,
exclude only some items / categories,
set an event after exiting trade,
set an event after making a deal,
count the total goods price, with 2 decimal parts individually for all items,
many traders can handle and increase one relation (faction traders or one trader with many shops),
move one, five, half or all items at once,
see clearly what things you offer and are buying,
the trader keeps items sold by the player,
restock goods without losing player sold items,
some items available only sometimes,
randomize amount of goods after restocking,
an individual buy & sell rates,
toggle cap on trader rate (if he can sell goods cheaper than you sell your goods for)