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Progress report : (RIA) (PC) (Monthly Bonus Images)

Added 2019-09-18 18:13:06 +0000 UTC

Hi all,

First, I'll start with the bonus monthly images and why I haven't posted them yet.

I wanted to do something different for this months bonus monthly images, that different thing being hand drawn art work by a truly talented artist for each of the characters in game.

However, true art takes time and they're taking a little longer than first expected.
Due to this they're running a little bit late, sorry about this.

If they're not done within the next 7 days then I'll save them for next month and just render some different bonus images for this months.

Here is a preview of the artwork : Hollie

Regarding Private Community :

The next update is coming along smoothly.
Yes, the update isn't until next month but a lot of changes are being made.

The biggest changes being to the UI aspects of the game.

Phone :
The phone is getting a total overhaul to make it more interactive / user friendly as the phone will now have a lot more content linked to it as well as linked to some events.

For instance, we're planning on adding a lot more text messages to the game along with some random text messages the characters may send you through out the day depending on their current levels.

This was annoying to-do before as each message consisted of 6-10 little images overlay-ed on top of each other which took a lot of time to create.

We've now removed this and implemented a more developer friendly sms system which will simply display text over text bubbles, which allows us to spend more time writing sms messages than creating all the little images needed for them.

Doing this also means we're having to update the current sms picture messages sent to the player in game, so even though this is a UI update for the phone, there will also be new picture messages to see which I'm sure you'll all be happy about.

Along with updating the pictures associated with each text message we're also going to be updating the "photogram" content for each character, so even more new updated content for you all to see!

Notification bar :
With the changes being made to the phone and possible random text messages the player my receive we decided it was time to add a notification panel to the game.

This panel will only be viable during "Roaming".

This notification panel will also be used for other game mechanics such as :
- Letting the player know if a character is at 100% affection and ready to be leveled up.
- Letting the player know if a new diary page has been written.
- Letting the player know if a spy-cam has been updated. (More on this later)
- Letting the player know if a characters photogram has been updated.
- Letting the player know if the community has received an application (To come later)
I think you get the idea...

Certain notifications are just there to let the player know something has changed,
Clicking on them will just dismiss them.

Other notifications, such as a random sms message will open up the phone once clicked on.

Dialog box :

We decided to make some changes to the dialog box :

- Changed the shape/design of it.
- Added an outline to the white text.
- Removed the name box, text is now hovering with a black outline.
- Affection bar has been moved above the dialog box.
- Affection bar fills up with purple. (+Affection) will also show when there is a increase.
- Character portraits added.

Now, regarding the character portraits, this is something we need feedback on.
We loved the artwork that has been sent to us so much that we decided to use them as the character portraits, that being said though, maybe not everyone loves them as much as we do, if this is the case and you'd prefer it if the characters actual portraits where used then please let us know!

We plan on creating a poll 1 week after the next release so everyone can vote on it, depending on the results will depend on if we keep or change them.

On screen UI buttons :

Now that the phone has gotten a update we have removed most of the buttons.
The only buttons on show now are : [Phone] [Time of day] [Map]

Spy-Cams :

This is something I am working on right now, so I have no preview images to show.

But the Spy-Cams are getting a massive overhaul + brand new content.
"More content than I originally first thought..."
We're doing away with the old "recorded footage" and replacing them with a "live feed".

For those that have been playing this game from the start you will probably understand what I mean by this, but for those of you that haven't :

These spy-cams are actually security cameras,
(Which will be explained more when we add the backstory content)
These security-cams will display live feed from locations around the community.

Such as : (Reception) (Pool) (Changing Room) (Beach) etc etc.
As well as live feed from resident homes.
"Not M&S's yet" as I need to implement the backstory content before this is possible.

This live feed will update / change depending on the characters at said location at the given time as well as taking into account their current level.

So for example : Hollie
When you look at the reception cam in the morning you'll see here still there, maybe drinking a coffee or something.
Let's say Hollie is now level 4, you look at the cam in the evening, she thinks she's alone and decided to relieve some stress...

You get the idea, so with this update to the cams, you'll also be getting a lot of new content!

Now, I'll be 100% honest, I'm not sure I'll be able to get all of the new security footage created and implemented by the next update as there is a lot of it, a lot of variations, etc etc.

So what I'll be doing is creating and implementing the content on a location basis.
For example, I'm starting with the reception, once this is done, I'll move onto the Pool, etc

This way, if I run out of time to implement it all it'll be easier for you and me to see what footage is missing and what footage is to come in the next update.

The reason I may run out of time is that I'm also planning on implement the new maid rework as it's been a long time coming...

Maid Rework :

We have listened to the feedback about the maid model, she is getting a re-work.

We'll be implementing her introduction to the community "intro" using the new model.
Her general story-line will stay the same, but we will be turning down the"prostitute" feeling she gives off.

Along with her level 1 content.

Backstory :

There are currently a lot of plot holes in the story line at the moment as we haven't implemented any of the uncles back story content...

The uncles back story content explains a lot things, such as why he created a private community, why the characters currently at the community all have somewhat sad backstories, why they're so happy to be at the community, etc etc.

Due to this, the intro will also have the player enter the office and have access to the uncles diary pages which will explain the backstory.
"They can also be read outside of the intro"
" So a new game isn't needed, but it is recommended to see the new maid intro"

I'll go into more detail about the maid + backstory content in the next progress report.

Regarding Research Into Affection :

J..D has been working hard on creating new content for the next update.
What's currently planned for the release at the end of this month :

Level 5 Main Events :
16:00 Pool (Character M)
16:00 Pool (Chracter S)
17:00 Kitchen (Character M)
17:00 Bedroom (Character S)
18:00 Kitchen (Character M&S)
19:00 Bathroom (Character M)
19:00 Kitchen (Character S)
20:00 Living Room (Character M)
20:00 Bathroom (Character S)