Character System Development
Added 2017-06-01 23:41:42 +0000 UTCYou've probably noticed a delay in my update schedule, my apologies for this!
For the past two weeks, I have been working on a new advanced character system for the game. This is by far the most complex and largest single thing I have ever developed.
So what exactly is this system? On the surface it allows for controlling what defines a character's appearance all dynamically in-game. It also focuses on sharing as many assets as possible, most importantly the skeleton and animations. It's designed to be as open-ended and flexible as possible.
This isn't just for being able to customize your breeder--this is the same thing I will use to build Nephelym, NPCs, and all other characters.
Please bear with me while I finish up this system, I am sorry it's taking so long, but I'm working on it as fast as I can. I think it will be clear why there is a delay when I reveal the details of the system... in fact let's do that now!
Full Material Control
You will have full control over the character's material. Color, gloss, metallic, freckles, tattoos, glow, etc. These properties were taken directly from the code:
SkinColor, SSSColor, SkinGlow, SkinMetal, SkinRoughness, Specular
FaceDecorMask, FaceDecorColor, FaceDecorGlow, FaceDecorMetal, FaceDecorRoughness
BodyDecorMask, BodyDecorColor, BodyDecorGlow, BodyDecorMetal, BodyDecorRoughness
BodyMarksMask, BodyMarksColor, BodyMarksGlow, BodyMarksMetal, BodyMarksRoughness
EyebrowMask, EyebrowColor, EyebrowGlow, EyebrowMetal, EyebrowRoughness
EyeRimColor, EyeRimGlow, EyeRimMetal, EyeRimRoughness, EyeSocketColor, EyeSocketShadow
LipsColor, LipsGlow, LipsMetal, LipsRoughness
VaginaColor, VaginaGlow, VaginaMetal, VaginaRoughness
AnusColor, AnusGlow, AnusMetal, AnusRoughness
NippleColor, NippleGlow, NippleMetal, NippleRoughness, NippleAccentColor, NippleAccentGlow, NippleAccentMetal, NippleAccentRoughness
EyeMetal, EyeRoughness, WholeEyeMetal, WholeEyeGlow, EyeColor, EyeGlow, EyeMap
NailsColor, NailsGlow
TeethColor, MawColor, MawGlow
Full Shape Control
Full control over the character's body shape and face.
FaceDepth, FaceWidth
EyesClose, EyesVertical, EyesDepth, EyesDistance, EyesSize, EyesAngle
HumanEarSize, AttachedEarSize
BrowVertical, BrowDepth, BrowInnerVertical
NoseBridgeWidth, NoseBridgeDepth, NoseWidth, NoseDepth, NoseVertical, NoseAngle
CheekboneDepth, CheekboneVertical, CheekboneWidth, CheekboneSize, CheekDepth, CheekWidth
MouthWidth, MouthVertical, MouthDepth, MouthOpen, MouthCornersVertical
MouthCornersDepth, LipUpperFat, LipUpperWidth, LipUpperDepth, LipUpperPeakVertical
LipLowerFat, LipLowerWidth, LipLowerDepth ,LipCenterVertical, LipCurves
JawCornerWidth, JawCornerVertical, JawWidth, JawVertical
TeethSharp
ChinWidth, ChinVertical, ChinDepth, ChinFat
NeckGirth
ShoulderWidth, UpperarmGirth, UpperarmFit, ForearmGirth
UpperBodyFit
BreastSize, BreastMega, BreastCleavage, BreastVertical, BreastWidth, BreastShapeA, BreastShapeB, BreastShapeC,
NippleRadius, NippleFat, NipplePerk, AreolaeRadius, AreolaeFat, AreolaeDepth
BellyFat, BellyMega, BellyDepth, BellyWidth, BellyVertical, BellyPregnant, BellyFit, BellyPelvisCrease, NavelWidth
NavelHeight, NavelVertical, NavelDepth,
WaistWidth, HipWidth, GroinGirth
VaginaFat, VaginaOpen
ButtSize, ButtShapeA, ButtShapeB, ButtShapeC, ButtVertical, ButtDepth, ButtCrease
ThighGirth, ThighFit, CalfGirth
ScrotumSize, DickSize
Attachments
Characters are defined by attachments. For example to build a Foxen as she exists currently, you would attach Foxen arms, legs, ears, and the tail. These attachments will also have customizable colors.
Single Class System
Rather than have each character be it's own class as it is now, this new system will have only one master class that can "become" any character. This will make it much easier to add new Nephelym in the future, and eventually populate the world with them.
Higher Quality
I have improved the quality of the character model dramatically. It is much cleaner and more high res, and also has more detail.
Unified Mesh and Skeleton
This one is huge. The current system is very limited in this regard, but now every character can easily share animations, physics, attachments, etc. I will have more to say on the future of animations later.
Thanks for your patience, I am not going to commit to date when this will be done, but it will be as soon as possible. I am deep into the development of this, so I will try to answer questions when I can, but might not be able to.
Comments
Hello :) will there be different clothing options for the breeder too?
2017-10-03 16:06:29 +0000 UTCWill we be able to toggle clothing while engaging in animations in the future? I like the idea of a lady wearing a shirt let alone just shoes/boots to bed. o:)
666
2017-09-22 17:44:32 +0000 UTCDH, is the creation screen crash going to be fixed before the Public Build gets released?
Squark
2017-07-19 15:42:30 +0000 UTCAbsolutely, I have very few limits when it comes to extreme fetishes, you can contact me to discuss at candy@voicelikecandy.com
VoiceLikeCandy
2017-07-12 20:42:07 +0000 UTCHi Candy! I'm going to need more female voices for my project www.patreon.com/subjectgame please take a look and tell me if you are ok with extreme content.
2017-07-12 20:31:14 +0000 UTCSounds like it would be relatively easy to implement a CoC style mutation system, which would be cool.
Ezzie
2017-07-02 01:19:33 +0000 UTCYes, I didn't see anything there about voice actors either. Well, it's sort of a moot point unless the creator contacts me anyway. But thanks for your responses :)
VoiceLikeCandy
2017-06-21 21:44:31 +0000 UTCI just looked at the 30K stretch goal and it mentions nothing of voice actors. VLC, not every game must have voices. I consider it a breath of fresh air when I find one where the vocals don't happen.
Squark
2017-06-21 19:12:52 +0000 UTCHmmm I must have missed that... not sure where you mean. But I guess voiced characters aren't for everyone :)
VoiceLikeCandy
2017-06-21 11:52:37 +0000 UTCHis 30k reward lists exactly what he thinks about voice acting and sound. So don't expect much until then haha.
2017-06-21 11:38:11 +0000 UTCIt's close to it. However I'm more going for a directory for strictly patreon games.. for now. I also give gaves the spotlight and feature them on the front page either for a week or a month. So far the feedback has been amazing. My problem with lewdgamer is.. it just looks and feels dated. Very hard to navigate. Please by all means check it out and let me know what you think.
Fantasmgore
2017-06-19 14:42:40 +0000 UTCHuh I wasn't aware of the website, good to know. I assume it's like the lewdgamer website?
Icarus Media
2017-06-19 14:31:44 +0000 UTCJust curious if your characters are voiced (or if you might be adding voiceovers later on)... I am a voice actress who does erotica/adult games/xxx taboo stories etc. You can hear dozens of sample story intros on my Patreon page to hear my voice in different age ranges. I'd love to hear from you if you're interested, candy@voicelikecandy.com :) Thanks!
VoiceLikeCandy
2017-06-17 04:11:49 +0000 UTCGreetings! Just wanted to let you know your game has been added to the <a href="https://www.porngoria.com/games/2017/6/12/breeders-of-the-nephelym-v0610-alpha" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.porngoria.com/games/2017/6/12/breeders-of-the-nephelym-v0610-alpha</a> If you have any problems with the post or content within the post please let me know so I can change it to your liking. Keep up the good work. If you want to know how to get your game on the front page and be featured feel free to get a hold of me at admin@porngoria.com. Thanks.
Fantasmgore
2017-06-15 01:06:21 +0000 UTCI'm everytime...everywhere... I'm Batman.
Kravenar Games
2017-06-13 19:23:58 +0000 UTCI'm all for lots of under-the-hood changes for more meaty content updates down the line.
HakureiDerp
2017-06-13 17:36:43 +0000 UTCI do not know whether you spend more time on random places in patreon or on your own game... :-)
Icarus Media
2017-06-13 13:34:41 +0000 UTCCan't tell enough. Somehow 2017 is the golden year for porn games. Furry porn games. I like it. Too bad my HTC Vive often gets... let down by that. Those who aim for a good game often ditch the idea of VR. And those who try VR often get overhelmed by the sheer coding it takes. Resulting in either shitty VR or a shitty game. (Shitty VR as in... the mechanics are horrible. Often leading to motion sickness.)
Dereth
2017-06-12 19:15:17 +0000 UTCHe said "I am not going to commit to date when this will be done, but it will be as soon as possible."
Squark
2017-06-12 00:42:17 +0000 UTCReally good work. Keep it up :)
Kravenar Games
2017-06-11 16:24:36 +0000 UTCthanks
2017-06-11 14:50:38 +0000 UTCC:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\BOTN\Saved\SaveGames
Squark
2017-06-11 04:42:41 +0000 UTCHello, can you tell me where the save game is? please
2017-06-10 20:33:06 +0000 UTCThanks for making this game, as a game player, i wish you could make more sex animation first. i really expect that! Especially the Male seraphim animation, he looks so sexy. XD
2017-06-09 06:14:40 +0000 UTCI have to laugh at myself a bit. I'm playing a Futa Breeder and I'm so very close to running a dairy farm >.
Squark
2017-06-08 16:48:21 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the future of this game.
David Schlough (Epic42)
2017-06-08 06:14:33 +0000 UTC十分期待这款作品,体验了一下画面很棒操作也很流畅(可惜Alpha没加入声音)。我觉得不同物种能结合出新的物种可能会更加有趣,当然这只是个人想法。总之先来助助力!
2017-06-07 04:22:29 +0000 UTC你是翻牆來的嗎?這遊戲還在Alpha中, 所以沒有啥可以表達出. 内容大致為你是為一個農夫要去幫配種(含有SEX).. 任務都沒有(太早期). 哥, 你要漢化的話要得等很久, 要中文的話本人會轉告給Derelict
Bebe Hanform
2017-06-05 20:19:28 +0000 UTCWe'll probably get an ETA when it's closer to completion.
Squark
2017-06-05 15:54:39 +0000 UTCI was really lucky and got one from a Vulwarg-Foxen session yesterday, they seem to be rare, not sure if that's intended, though.
2017-06-05 12:48:48 +0000 UTC我是一名中国人🇨🇳,接触这款游戏是在端午节的时候,让我喜欢它的并不是内容而是画质,这是我接触3D游戏中最好的一部作品。也很期待它能做得更好。就现在早期的版本没有奔跑这是一个让我觉得很蛋疼的。没有汉化,这使得很多中国网友无法直观的理解游戏所要表达的内容。我也希望能有中文的语言。再往后的设计中可以考虑一下夜间,也就是说添加只在夜间出现的物种。虽然我知道这是具有挑战的工作。
2017-06-05 04:42:33 +0000 UTCOne question where do you find male foxen?
Ryezun
2017-06-05 00:02:20 +0000 UTCSounds great, you should teach those guys at Bioware how that's done ;)
2017-06-04 18:17:18 +0000 UTCDude, you SOOOOoooooo rock!
ForeverFree2Me
2017-06-04 00:56:32 +0000 UTCThis is the plan, you will have to earn various ways through gameplay to change these settings. With the exception of the breeder on starting a new game of course.
DerelictHelmsman
2017-06-03 19:32:15 +0000 UTCTime to make the upgrade 😉
ExDee
2017-06-03 19:18:44 +0000 UTCA random generator would be great for those that want a unique character but just want to get on with it.
Duck
2017-06-03 09:09:20 +0000 UTCLove the concept of this game, I'm curious though when will these new features be released?
2017-06-02 22:39:55 +0000 UTCIf possible, it would be great if you limit the customization through having to grow your character, or use items to change colour, etc. Being able to just open a menu and change whatever would be disappointing imo.
2017-06-02 22:38:27 +0000 UTCseems like an amazing game but unfortunatly I can't play it, when will you make a 32x version?
Victor Florin
2017-06-02 21:26:32 +0000 UTCIt's a great job. Congratulation :)
Orpheaned
2017-06-02 19:37:48 +0000 UTCThis means we don't have to keep farming for the perfect pretty neph, but we can visually edit them instead. Nice
2017-06-02 17:05:17 +0000 UTCYou know you've made it when your fans declare their love for you. :-)
Icarus Media
2017-06-02 12:26:47 +0000 UTCHoly Carp? Dude I like fishing as much as the next guy but sheesh!
Icarus Media
2017-06-02 12:26:09 +0000 UTCI love you
Erwin Doppler
2017-06-02 10:11:52 +0000 UTCSounds really cool! Just don't overcomplicate it for users. Don't expose all the options. Let them start with a generic character and change him/her slowly through the transformative items/actions.
Artem
2017-06-02 06:57:44 +0000 UTCThanks sounds awesome but any chance at an ETA?
Bemoteajh
2017-06-02 05:35:26 +0000 UTCthank you for the update. good luck further.
J_M
2017-06-02 05:17:38 +0000 UTCHoly carp dude. That is a friggin amazing change. Take your time. Do it right like you have always done. No rush. It will definitely be worth. One of the biggest problems with other 3D sex games of this caliber is the lack of customization. Thanks for your hard work.
Carl Carlson
2017-06-02 02:21:19 +0000 UTCNice!
2017-06-02 02:07:30 +0000 UTCYeah, a week or bi-weekly 'progress report' or a 'what i'm currently working on' would do wonders.
Zenzou
2017-06-02 01:55:12 +0000 UTCJust keep us in the loop man, Don't let it go months and moths without a sign of life, thanks for the hard work!
Somehow1337
2017-06-02 01:45:33 +0000 UTCSounds seriously in-depth! Take your time to get it done. Thanks for letting us know what you're working on.
Ghost
2017-06-02 00:52:41 +0000 UTCAs long as you show progress, I have no reason to stop my support.
Josef Tichy
2017-06-02 00:13:19 +0000 UTCDon't worry. Take all the time you need. I personally would rather a better formed game than a quickly formed one. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
ChaosEve
2017-06-01 23:45:02 +0000 UTC