V:0.1 ~ Alpha Release
Added 2024-07-15 20:04:41 +0000 UTCIt's finally here! About a month after the announcement, I've gotten to a point that I can call a solid alpha test. And for those who are reading this, thank you for supporting me! Folks like you let me put more time and energy into making content. Anyhow, I mentioned that this game may be a bit different than expected. I'd imagine most of you probably weren't expecting a game that combines shades of "Lethal Company" and "rogue-likes" with h-content. But, that's exactly what I cooked up. Hope you like it! Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15cNKuDXjTEBnP0nbgDwo0dCeXMJtcl0N/view Alright, now that the main information is out of the way, let's talk details! When I first thought up this game, I thought it'd be really simple to make. Few maps, few items, little dialogue, what could be so hard about it? Turns out, a lot! Even the simplest thing like "if a party member is defeated in battle, they are removed from the party" came with a cavalcade of bugs and errors. And while I did playtest the hell out of this game, and really tried to iron out the flaws, I can't say for certain that I got everything. Hence, "alpha release." Rest assured, though, making this game was challenging, yet fun. Making a "Lethal-Like", rather than a linear storyline with leveling and quests (You know, like an RPG) in RPGmaker was a comedic prospect, for sure. However, I don't want to laser focus on developing this game. I have some other RPGmaker projects in mind, so I'll probably be taking some time to work on those. However, if enough people end up liking both this alpha release AND are interested in seeing this idea developed further, I would not be opposed to returning to this game soon, and continue my work on it. That's about all I have to say. If you want to show me you liked the game, give this post a heart. It's the easiest way to let me know. Cheers! - Mr. Vendor
Comments
Can you provide more space to display our lovely doll? I don't want to sell them
WiseBlue
2024-08-10 00:38:09 +0000 UTCSeems neat but day one is particularly punishing. Unless Im missing something, the amount of money youre able to work with and the cost of basics make the day 1 quest seem impossible in the current build. The amount of trial and error feels off.
Noinim
2024-07-23 05:31:35 +0000 UTCI already tried the game and I have to say that although at first I got the hang of the mechanics and I really liked the game because it is not linear and I can do whatever I want, I am going to continue playing it but I want you to know that it is He has already earned my approval and total support. Although I would also like to see what other projects you have in mind.
Mark Gutiérrez
2024-07-20 22:28:03 +0000 UTChmm i do enjoy this but personally the resource management type of game it is isnt my thing and again, i wanna stress this IS a good game which i would honestly find both funny but also actually cool to see someone run it as long as they possibly can in some cool endurance run or something. if at any point in the future, you decide you wanna work on yet another game (you amazing workaholic!) perhaps the next one could be where you play as a killer running around mercing girls and turning them into your dolls with perhaps also the choice to just mind control and maybe even just capture them with than if you get them alive, you can choose at any point after to kill em kinda with the general gameplay being like the last necromancer by the acolyte of thanatos but maybe even with this military theme that another necro content creator, frecklrae and sportyz makes often.
Rook
2024-07-18 07:02:16 +0000 UTCSpent alot more time an actually super love it. Hope you add me clones (Luna maybe pls?) In the future.
ReanDGAF
2024-07-17 23:09:10 +0000 UTCTo put a finer point on it, the conversion rate is low. If you go out without thinking, you will feel really helpless because you will not get even 100G. Furthermore, I was concerned about the fact that if you have a gun equipped, you have to attack with a skill instead of a normal attack, the food consumption is 0 by default, so even if you buy food and water, if you don't notice it there, it will make you fast, and why the mysterious man (doll maker) redeems the money to get the main character's hand. I've listed all the flaws, but all the girls are cute, naughty, and attractive, and I like the game over presentation.This is my opinion alone. If there is something you are sure about, please trust that rather than my opinion and go ahead!
a
2024-07-17 08:52:24 +0000 UTCI didn't realize I spent a good part of my day just playing through and figuring out ways to progress in the game. I really like the concept here, given the kind of world you've built for the game and your other art works!
Kittyhead
2024-07-17 08:39:14 +0000 UTCI think the money on the first day is too little. I just barely have enough to buy clones, equipment, and food and water. This is not the main problem, but rather the fact that I can't do much from the beginning because I can't kill many enemies and poison attacks appear from the very beginning and I want to recover, but it's not possible due to my budget. In games like this, such as Lethal Company, the beginning is reasonably easy, but the game gradually becomes more difficult, so the extra resources can be used for growth, which makes it easier to defeat enemies, the game progresses smoothly, and the resources can be recovered, which makes growth possible... and so on. This is a virtuous cycle. This kind of "snowballing" is one of the pleasures of the game. Can you add more resources and more things to do in the early stages of the game? This is also "Nukige". I would prefer to be able to do more than just enjoy the game on a hard difficulty level.
a
2024-07-17 08:38:58 +0000 UTC(This text is being translated automatically. Sorry if the text is unnatural or unfriendly.) I have played the first part of the game and although the game design looks interesting, so far it is too difficult and unfriendly. I have no complaints about the combat, the world, the atmosphere or the system, which is original and I look forward to seeing this game grow. I first had a problem right when I started, not being able to set off on an expedition. I tried several times to watch the tutorial, but it was not explained and I managed to figure it out by trial and error. I also noticed that nothing happened when I ordered a clone. As for me, I could not understand why I could not depart when I was supposed to have a clone. I wish you could explain the game flow a little more.
a
2024-07-17 08:38:34 +0000 UTCYes, this was the first combat I entered after embarking, on the first day (after restarting cause I wiped). All other skills were usable.
Cycle
2024-07-17 03:52:08 +0000 UTCIs it possible to level the clones? They're consistently stuck at level 1
krollym09
2024-07-17 01:56:18 +0000 UTCI have tried equipping every single long-ranged weapon and they just can't activate trooper's fire primary skill. Every other character is fine but trooper just can't do ranged combat.
Benlex
2024-07-16 22:35:04 +0000 UTCFiring your primary requires 2 NRG to use (which is just an abbreviated form of energy). In a normal rpgmaker game, this would be called your "MP" and be indicated by the blue bar right next to your health. Did you have enough NRG to perform the skill?
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-16 22:01:20 +0000 UTCIt does. Thank you.
krollym09
2024-07-16 21:11:15 +0000 UTCThe game is actually really neat and I would love an update in the future maybe even a use for that other room the dollmaker has.
ReanDGAF
2024-07-16 20:11:33 +0000 UTCThe skill showed up but was grayed out and wasn't able to be used. The clone was a Heavy type but I don't remember which exact primary it was, sorry... :(
Cycle
2024-07-16 19:36:46 +0000 UTCI'm gonna need some specifics on this. When you equip a primary, does the skill not show up? Which weapon specifically is this error happening with? Can you not click on it?
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-16 19:33:03 +0000 UTCAfter looking through the items, I can't find where this issue is arising from. Can you explain exactly which weapon you are having an issue with?
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-16 19:29:15 +0000 UTCIt should be in your inventory as soon as you enter the wastes.
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-16 19:27:59 +0000 UTCIs that key item can be purchased from shop? And thx
locke
2024-07-16 15:54:11 +0000 UTCI guess the main problem is that is it impossible for team going back to HQ after going to expedition... SRY
locke
2024-07-16 11:29:33 +0000 UTCCan't agree more lol
locke
2024-07-16 10:18:05 +0000 UTCAn extremely good game to play! I am just confusing how to check the doll inventory? THX for a prefect game lol
locke
2024-07-16 10:17:46 +0000 UTCI'm going to have to devote at least an afternoon on this. It's too complex for a quickie.
Kage Tsukino
2024-07-16 09:59:29 +0000 UTCI don't know if this is intentional or not but if you don't manually unequip the equipment they will be gone forever... learned it the hard way.
Benlex
2024-07-16 09:24:49 +0000 UTCEvery gun doesn't work.
Benlex
2024-07-16 09:22:44 +0000 UTCso a trick i found to fix it is equip a melee secondary in it and then you can use the gun skills
realmbreaker
2024-07-16 05:24:10 +0000 UTCJust played this for a little while - A very novel idea for an RPGMaker game! It works surprisingly well considering the engine is NOT made for this type of thing. There's a few bugs here and there (like someone below said for example, I equipped a primary in one of my clones but couldn't fire it with the relevant skill, for some reason) but besides those it's fun once you get the hang of it, and management-type games like these are pretty fitting to the Dollmaker's whole concept. If you need a dedicated playtester to try to help you find and iron out the bugs before you officially release these (or for any other RPGMaker project), please let me know, I'd be happy to help :) my Discord username is ._cycle_. Thank you very much for your efforts, Mr. Vendor!
Cycle
2024-07-16 05:21:07 +0000 UTCthe option is there just grayed out even though its the first battle and all bars are full
realmbreaker
2024-07-16 05:18:39 +0000 UTCI'm having the same issue but with a secondary weapon
realmbreaker
2024-07-16 03:54:10 +0000 UTCi figured out but thx
realmbreaker
2024-07-16 03:53:34 +0000 UTCI am ready to play
Mark Gutiérrez
2024-07-16 03:05:33 +0000 UTCDUUUUUUDDEEE IM SO HERE FOR THIS!!!
Rook
2024-07-16 02:47:48 +0000 UTCThere should be a skill that's labeled "fire primary." Unless its bugged and I messed up. Which primary do you have equipped?
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-16 02:18:04 +0000 UTCHmm... I can't get trooper to fire their long-ranged weapon. Is there a way to do that?
Benlex
2024-07-16 01:39:41 +0000 UTCShoot, I didn't include an explanation- Sorry about that! When you enter the wastes, you are given key items in your inventory, and 1 of the 3 is an option to return to HQ. I hope this clears things up!
DARKHOUSE
2024-07-15 23:40:04 +0000 UTCMy problem is I can't return at any point when entering the wastes. So I always end with a squad wipe
krollym09
2024-07-15 22:35:56 +0000 UTCYou have to equip them when in the area beyond the hq exit. Don't equip them to carla
krollym09
2024-07-15 22:32:59 +0000 UTCnew question why cant i equip weapons to my fighter and why wont it do damage am i missing something?
realmbreaker
2024-07-15 22:03:33 +0000 UTCi dont get what it means when it says "you cant not enter the wastes without a team leader" how do it get a team leader?
realmbreaker
2024-07-15 21:40:13 +0000 UTC
