Progress on 0.748
Added 2020-12-06 00:55:11 +0000 UTCThe build is taking more time than expected as switching to asynchronous asset loading proved to be much more work than anticipated. Good news is that's mostly done, and I have implemented a proper loading screen. This should resolve the infinite black screen some players have experienced. Additionally, I upgraded to the latest version of the engine (4.26). The release notes state that loading times were improved.
However, the RAM usage was not reduced as much as I had hoped it would be. With the upgrade to 4.26, I was surprised to see massive improvements to the engine's hair and physics systems. It's enough for me to strongly consider replacing my fur system with the engine's solution. While my fur system has served me well, it's responsible for most of the RAM usage and performance problems in the game. Not to mention, the engine's hair looks better and has more features.
Should I decide to replace the fur system, it will take a significant amount of time. Every fur asset would need to be replaced and the code will need to be changed to interface with their system.
Physics has long been a source of frustration for this game. Up until now, the engine used a limited PhysX system with more than a few problems. I have been testing their new system called Chaos, and it is promising. For 0.748, I will only get it to parity with 0.747, especially if I decide to do the fur. Beyond that though, I will look into expanding it into the gameplay.
Lastly, 4.26 introduces water tools. I intend to replace the ugly water in the world with the new stuff. It looks infinitely better and is completely dynamic. Who knows what other more lusty things could be accomplished with such a thing.
I understand this is boring to most of you, but at some point it had to be done. It is much better to do this now as the longer I wait the worse it gets. Continuing to add content as I was, without regard to RAM usage and load times, would have rendered the game unplayable for many.
Comments
A quest to breed Titty Pony for a mount...
2021-01-05 23:04:51 +0000 UTCYeah, this game is great, but goodness the travel time is such a drag. Even using the portals, just running to the portals when you're at one end of an area just feels so bad. That's assuming you already unlocked the portal in that area. The travel time isn't a make or break thing for me since once you're into "late game" you spend more time on the farm, but every time I have to start from scratch it kills me to have to do all that running.
whyisthis
2020-12-16 01:41:51 +0000 UTCHi, I just tried your game on steam and it's extremely well done. What's even more amazing is that you are letting people play it for free so I had to come here and support you. I do have a question though are there any plans to implement foreplay scenes at the barn with your cattle(Not sure what the right term is lol) instead of just breeding. And a suggestion I have is to have some way to get around faster like a mount or whatnot as the biggest drag in this game is the running around before getting access to the portals. That and someway to customize characters you have in your barn would be neat. Just my 2 cents, keep up the great work! :D
Volexay
2020-12-14 22:01:16 +0000 UTCEver since the public update I have to click an inch to the right to click on anything
Johnny Juicebox
2020-12-11 00:13:33 +0000 UTCLinks to downloads are not working!!!
2020-12-10 02:12:52 +0000 UTCAs a developer myself, I understand the pain of accumulated tech debt and the need to deal with it... this time, though, you're actually looking at making improvements that will be impactful -- even if the average person doesn't quite catch the nuance... they just know it runs smooth as buttah ;)
Icarus Unleashed
2020-12-10 00:54:05 +0000 UTCThank you very much for your dedication and hard work to constantly improve
James Back
2020-12-09 19:04:40 +0000 UTCTake whatever you need. I'm just relieved to see the temporary pause on game progression because it was starting to make a erotic game about finding sexy monsters and breeding them to make more sexy monsters into extremely drudgery.
DualThrones
2020-12-09 06:09:28 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need! Can’t wait to see the gorgeous environments after all this.
Manning Shield
2020-12-08 15:33:32 +0000 UTCGood luck 🍀❤️
2020-12-08 01:30:26 +0000 UTCThank you for the update
Manuel Sanchez
2020-12-07 20:38:04 +0000 UTCI upgraded my subscription a few days ago and was waiting for a post to tell you this and to really show my appreciation and show love for how much work you’re putting into this keep up the great work and can’t wait to see what’s next 👍👍👍 💯
2020-12-07 20:18:00 +0000 UTCI am always excited for your next release. Thank you for your hard work. You have my support no matter what.
Tim Conway
2020-12-07 14:34:17 +0000 UTCI can understand the issues you're encountering, and I'm glad something you're testing pertaining to physics, and rendering seems to be showing promise. I know some may not either understand, or care however I'm quite thankful for your consideration in keeping us informed as to what's going on even if it may entail a prolonged period prior to the next potential update. I believe it to be better to keep your audience/ player base up to date occasionally, and potentially taking more time to refine than to release an update prematurely thus increasing the likelihood of having to rectify unintended or unforseen issues which may otherwise arise after its deployment. Thanks again for the update.
2020-12-07 14:24:57 +0000 UTCTotally makes sense, I love the progress you make on the game. Keep up the good work.
TheVoidRose
2020-12-07 14:02:25 +0000 UTCThanks for the update and thank you for your hard work!
Roubi
2020-12-07 12:10:33 +0000 UTCAny update on progress is appreciated it just shows your still working and thinking of us?
2020-12-07 04:00:22 +0000 UTCSounds good to me. I don't think upgrading the fur is a bad idea. It's kind of jittery sometimes, maybe it would help. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
2020-12-06 22:43:53 +0000 UTCLike most others (took my time responding, wanted ideas from the rest of you guys) I'm pretty happy with this. Yes, I'm bummed that it means delays, but if it makes things easier down the road I'd say it's worth it. Just don't hesitate to let us know when you hit a snag like this, I for one was getting worried when we didn't hear anything for a month (after a long period of game updates every two weeks). Now I know why and am cool with it. Looking forward to what you come up with next.
Erik Wilson
2020-12-06 18:59:58 +0000 UTCI would prefer if updating the physics engine wouldn't put content updates on hold, but I realize I'm not one of the players who's PC is struggling to play the game. In the end, whatever you think is the best way to support the most player's needs, you should go with that.
Jason Slade
2020-12-06 18:15:25 +0000 UTCI enjoy getting a dev diary look at the development of the game. Looking forward to seeing all the improvements when you finish them and of course whatever new content you add!
Bill Kulpa
2020-12-06 15:58:48 +0000 UTCThat's a good aproach. I'm sure most of the people have enough patience to see their favorite game bloom with renewed beauty.
TarusWolf
2020-12-06 13:26:04 +0000 UTCSounds like it will be well worth waiting for it, so take you time. This game is amazing so far, and the new inprovements coming with the new engine sound anything but boring. Looking forward to seeing it in action whenever it is ready ^^
Isekai'd
2020-12-06 11:03:16 +0000 UTCTahnk you for the update. It's great toknow the thoughts that go into programming a game like this. Thank you for all the hard work put into it.
Robert Adolphus
2020-12-06 09:37:57 +0000 UTCThank you for the update and for all your hard work! this doesn't sound boring it sounds like improving the already very good graphics <3
Queen of Perv
2020-12-06 09:00:29 +0000 UTCThere’s not a single naughty game like this. Take your time with it bro.
Yeet_Cannon
2020-12-06 08:33:08 +0000 UTCit's amazing and very interesting
2020-12-06 08:08:34 +0000 UTCNot boring at all, it's always nice to see an update and better, more beautiful hair with the added benefit of improving performance is awesome
A Potato
2020-12-06 07:40:25 +0000 UTCBoring
KVel
2020-12-06 06:24:44 +0000 UTCmy man i would say take your time and try both and see what you think might work better for the playerbase
hitman2b
2020-12-06 05:41:52 +0000 UTCI'm just glad to hear more news. You say it sounds boring, but a visual upgrade is far from boring to me. Keep it up!
TheProfessorsLeft
2020-12-06 05:07:00 +0000 UTCButter there is right, don't rush and exhaust yourself we're patient. and great work as always.
2020-12-06 04:49:02 +0000 UTCYou have to do whatever you have to do to get your game running good. Take your time when you rush stuff goes down hill very fast. As someone who has waited for cyberpunk to come out i can say I'm fine with waiting for a better quality game.
2020-12-06 04:19:36 +0000 UTCThank you for all your hard work! I’m excited to see what comes out!
2020-12-06 03:28:20 +0000 UTCPlease switch to Unreal Engine's new hair and physics system. It would certainly be worth the wait.
Walter Butler
2020-12-06 03:25:16 +0000 UTCwow, sound very cool thank you for your hard work, cant wait to see the changes
2020-12-06 02:30:38 +0000 UTCAlways good to know what's going on regardless if it is interesting or not. I do myself. If the program you're using is adding native functions for something you had to sort of code in yourself, I'm down for taking the time and making sure everything in the engine is using the best tool for the job. It can only make things look, run, and feel better down the line! Might be a pain now but I'm 100% certain it'll keep things running better on the road to the future. Holding it off till something breaks give ya more to sift through to find a problem or to fix said problem. Doing it before a breaking point is the wisest choice.
Alucard Elric
2020-12-06 02:23:19 +0000 UTCsounds like a spicy visual update heh noice
2020-12-06 02:10:12 +0000 UTCThank you for the update.
Tacitus Zuk
2020-12-06 01:50:28 +0000 UTCThere is a basic plan in the Discord. Internally, I never follow a strict roadmap.
DerelictHelmsman
2020-12-06 01:35:21 +0000 UTCNot boring just good to know how focused you are on it Thanks for the hard work
Armando Contreras
2020-12-06 01:24:24 +0000 UTCAny chance you might be able to post a development roadmap with some of the stuff you have planned in the future? I just think it would be cool to see what you have planned.
Wargg
2020-12-06 01:19:58 +0000 UTCLove the game!
Opticon Studios
2020-12-06 01:18:50 +0000 UTCThx for the update!
2020-12-06 01:05:41 +0000 UTCThanks for all your hard work 🤝🏻 Special thanks for that centaur x woman animation 🙌🏻
Mulazo
2020-12-06 01:04:17 +0000 UTC