📊 1.5 voting

Hi guys!
I have resorted all my notes and tickets and tried to compile options for the next major release.

I'm happy my ‘master plan’ got much support on previous voting, so let me introduce the updates to it first.

Character constructor (aka traits selection) – the self-explanatory feature, which is going to become a core of the sandbox mode. It was the most upvoted, so I’ve already started with it. It's almost ready atm and (small spoiler) will be released next week with the anniversary update!

At this stage I consider sandbox game mode finished. So I’m going to focus on advanced mode from now on.

More advanced mechanics are going to be the first part (and to affect all game modes), it's planned for v1.5. I’m going to introduce more complex boredom and annoyance generation, momentary wishes/needs and more control on male arousal. Then I’d like to add some more personalisation: maybe favorite toys and look preferences (not sure about the terms though, so this piece might be postponed for later). The idea is (as Ghillie said in comments) to make a more varied playstyle.

Dating app UI – I know you spend a lot of time rerolling partners, so I got the idea to enrich the process with some dating site/app styled profiles. First of all, as the idea for advanced mode is to make it feel more realistic, like dating a real person, it may create a nice atmosphere. Second, it could become a minigame, as you can filter profiles to simplify your search, however those are not 100% clear and sometimes can even mismatch your expectations (as well as in real life). This is going to go to v1.6 for now.

Then the core of advanced mode should come in v1.7 – character progression – an ability to develop traits with the player's actions, allowing you to shape a partner of your dream.

One more ‘required’ thing for current release – breasts animation rework. I know, it's invisible for most of you, however the chest structure has become too complex already (about 17 bones), so it consumes too much time to animate new clothes. I’d like the updated version to simplify animation and scale better, allowing new breast shapes and maybe some other features in future.

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Now let's go over the options to vote for. Despite having much more in my closet, I'm limited with 25 items per poll. So here they are. 

UI-related things didn't get enough support last time, so are excluded from the list for now. Instead I propose to add some more tiny details to the game, to make it look nicer. I like these a lot, so most are going to be implemented sooner or later, however you can make it sooner by voting.

• Anime-styled emotion pack – we already have a complicated blend of emotions, but how about adding some markers for anger, happiness, confusion and so on? Of course toggleable for those who don’t like it.

• Additional arousal visual effects – erected nipples and soaked panties. I combined these two together as both reflect a girl's arousal and are visible through clothes. We can definitely live without it, but it's sexy as hell.

• More animation variations – many of you have played MyJLC for a long time already and learned all reactions and all major facial expressions, so that's a good time to add more. A few tens of new faces, some new ‘on touch’ reactions, a few alternative climax animations – what do you think about?

SexSim features go next. This week I went through new sex activities options and discovered there are multiple totally different opinions about implementing it, so I feel like I'm not ready to add it for now. Need to think more and maybe discuss it with you in future posts.

• Mouth tool might be an exclusion from what I just said, as it seems much easier to implement. Kiss her, lick her, maybe suck her nipples a bit. No skin marks left (that's one of my main technical issues atm) – that's going to be a gentle thing for now. Btw I had a large discussion with my tester about implementing it in a toy format instead of ‘player's mouth’ to separate functions one per toy and allow easier player controls. What do you think about it? Waiting for your comments.

• Male toys were going to leave the list, but were buffed by the comments. Might be a good addition to male arousal updates: cock rings to better control his arousal, sleeves to pleasure her more, vibrating rings to stimulate both partners or ‘magic’ pills to prolong his stamina. Seems to be enough for one more small poll to decide.

• Cumming outside is going to be a challenge for my animator skills. However it might unblock many more interesting things: a bunch of related traits (like creampie-lover/hater), pulling out at the right moment and so on.

• Ruined orgasms – for her, an ability to finish without direct stimulation. Not sure why you would like it, but someone suggested it and it looks interesting. I’d like to implement the male version as well, however it requires ‘cumming outside’ first to make sense.

• New bondage options – you asked for a full legs fixation, I propose also a few alternative arms positions. This one got many votes and was so close to getting into v1.4 but I stuck with new phrases. So it’s getting a new chance. To spice things up even more, how about the female glory hole decoration? ;-)

• Fainting play – as I said earlier, immediately call an ambulance if it happens in real life. However, passing out after a bright climax(es) seems to be a popular fantasy, and a popular roleplay theme. Reminding you that roleplay should look as a roleplay in game as well.

• Aphrodisiac toy – feed her to buff her sensitivity or use on skin to buff some zone even more. But no superpower comes without aftereffects.

• Inflatable anal plug appeared in the anal toys poll long ago. Give it one more chance!

• Anal beads were a part of the same poll. But hey, you want more toys! No bedroom is complete without anal beads in the bed table! 

• Candle toy – you know it, red candle and puddles of hot wax on delicate skin. Unimplemented toy I keep in my heart from v1.1.

• Fuck machine – is one more popular fetish. In the context of this game I see it more like a reskin or visual effect added to existing toys. So not a brand new toy but rather a good addition to existing ones. Will it turn you on to watch the soulless machinery doing your job?

• Wartenberg wheel toy – wiki introduces it as a medical device for neurological use, but you may know it as a BDSM-version of tickling feather.

Now let's go with new customization options. I like how the ’lingerie + accessories’ combo worked, so I'd like to group things into thematic packs now instead of voting separately for abstract tattoos or boots.

• Lingerie pack is still up. Remember, I showed you more designs, but was limited in time so part of it remains unimplemented. I feel like I owe you, but should I complete the collection in this release? I think it's better to ask before spending 2 more weeks on it, maybe you'll prefer to spend my time on something else.

• SM clothes pack – you know, some more leather, vinyl, latex and crazy cutouts and belts. Maybe some harness, catsuit, shiny stockings, long gloves, and a few masks. I haven't designed it yet but you got the idea.

• Pet play pack – everyone loves cats and dogs, and girls. So catgirl is a win-win. A set of ears, collars, plushy paws, paw socks, fluffy wrists, tails, and maybe some cute lingerie to combine with. But what's next after cats and dogs? Horse girl? Pig girl? This will probably need one more poll to decide.

• Punk girl pack – punk’s not dead, it’s crazy, sexy and sometimes even cute. Rock band t-shirts, miniskirts with maxi belts, spikes, torn clothes, high boots, chains, pins, tattoos and a lot of piercing. 

• Club whore pack – sometimes you check the erotic clothes in sex shop and it says ‘club dress’ or ‘party dress’. Then I think I visited the wrong parties when I was younger =P. So that's it: clothes revealing more than hiding, shiny accessories, fishnets, crazy cutouts and wild hunt makeup.

• Casual pack – is a good place to put ‘normal’ outer clothes in, with a few pairs of shoes, everyday lingerie and some humble accessories. Not every day is a party.

• Hosiery constructor is a one different in this list: I got an idea to build a constructor allowing you to configure pantyhose and stockings with multiple parameters (like it's implemented for butt plugs) instead of using the predefined combinations like now.

BTW accepting more wardrobe pack ideas in the comments for future releases!

And a few body-related voting options remain as before:

• More body options – will include a few new haircuts, a bundle of moles and birthmarks, alternative textures for belly and crotch, maybe some new body presets and genitals options. 

• More face options – I'd like to try to build a few face presets, the same way as we have for the body now, and also some more makeup options, new alternative textures and additional details to customize the face more.

• Darker skin got not enough attention previously, but was also buffed by comments. As I said earlier it requires some more work to make it compatible with existing customization options, but as a bonus I'm ready now to add tan lines to it #PreparingToSummer

So it's vote time now!

Patreon Anniversary release is planned for 17.04. The public one will be available next weekends.
Be good!