Reception images and overlays remade (0.3.1 preview)
Added 2021-07-18 15:21:17 +0000 UTCHello guys and gals,
you might thave read it in the development news already. The reception area gets an upgrade with the next release.
It has been bugging me for some time, that the image quality of the girls at reception were no longer on par with all the other sprites of the beautiful ladies on the island.
So I decide to remake the reception images for all the girls in super high res. Since I was at it anyway, the display and overlay logic has also been changed in a way that allows to use all the other sprites (girls wearing nightwear or swimwear) at reception as well.
You can see how that looks in the last two preview images.
I've also uses different zoom levels in the preview images that can be used with the new display logic.
You might ask why that's a good thing or what it can be used for.
One use is that the girls on reception duty can go to the bar and have a drink. Once you ring the bell at recpetion, they'll come running, wearing their evening clothes.
From a technical point of view, there are 3 images at reception:
- there is the base image that is behind the girl
- then the sprite of the girl
- the top layer is the reception desk, partially hiding the girl
This setup is a lot more flexible and doesn't require the cut off sprites any more that were used before.
In one of the next releases, I will probably redo the restaurant area as well, since this is the only remaining area, that still uses low quality sprites.
Take care and enjoy the preview.
Darkhound
Comments
The restaurant is still a very weak area. Once I have a good solution, it will be remade.
Darkhound
2021-09-02 12:18:04 +0000 UTCI totally agree. Thank you :)
Darkhound
2021-09-02 12:17:22 +0000 UTCAlways interesting and fun to see how much can be gained by increasing the flexibility of the functional logic. A good value-adding exercise to content.
nissebrygger
2021-08-08 17:05:13 +0000 UTCMaybe the girls could also have different outfits in the restaurant.
Puppet Master
2021-08-08 05:50:10 +0000 UTCNot really a bug, just a function of the watch. It happens when you are between the bar maid and the next girl too. You can get it to stop by turning off the always show the PC's data by hitting the button at the top right of the data area. Hope that helps. Also, the next update will address some watch issues.
Puppet Master
2021-08-02 19:28:09 +0000 UTCAny plans to add the pose your butt option at reception?
Puppet Master
2021-08-02 19:24:36 +0000 UTCAs long as you are re-doing the basic images, can you add the missing flash images. These are the ones where the girl says her dress is too complicated to flash you. A line might be added to say, "Let me come closer so you can help me with this dress." The missing "show me your breasts" images are: Alice Basic Dress, Amy Revealing Dress, Brenda Basic Swim, Desire Basic Swim and Dress, Eva Basic Swim, Heather Basic Swim, Jessica Basic Swim, Lacey Basic Swim and Dress, Natasha Basic Dress, Renee Basic Swim and Dress, Yvette Basic Dress.
Puppet Master
2021-08-02 19:23:29 +0000 UTC«the girls on reception duty can go to the bar and have a drink. Once you ring the bell at reception, they'll come running, wearing their evening clothes.» This is a great idea, actually! <3
Jimmy Jazz
2021-07-23 17:38:46 +0000 UTCIt doesn't happen to me. Maybe you had the cursor in a spot very close to Mercedes' edge and your mouse sensitivity is very high.
Darkhound
2021-07-23 08:05:40 +0000 UTCJust noticed a bug in version 0.3.0.0. At the pool when Mercedes is on duty, hovering the cursor over the mattress she’s sitting on causes the watch data to spastically switch between Mercedes’s info and the player’s.
Kaleb Levermore-Rich
2021-07-23 00:20:41 +0000 UTCThank you :)
Darkhound
2021-07-20 11:02:07 +0000 UTCThank you for the nice comment. Appreciate it!
Darkhound
2021-07-20 11:02:01 +0000 UTCHaha, I bet that would be a really nice surprise :)
Darkhound
2021-07-20 10:27:44 +0000 UTCDifficult, because all the actions like hug/kiss etc. are not available as renders and the sprite images for visiting a girl are also different at the moment. I might change that too later on, but not right now.
Darkhound
2021-07-20 10:27:23 +0000 UTCThank you :)
Darkhound
2021-07-19 17:59:27 +0000 UTCNo name change :) The sign has always been like this.
Darkhound
2021-07-19 17:59:19 +0000 UTCI noticed the slight name change. Does this mean there may be a second island in the works?
JerseyBoy3100
2021-07-19 15:51:17 +0000 UTCBeautiful!
JerseyBoy3100
2021-07-19 15:49:00 +0000 UTCSounds innovative! Might they also appear at the reception desk in a towel?
Brianiac
2021-07-19 12:58:05 +0000 UTCBy the time Darkhound is done increasing the realism factor in this game, the girls will be appearing at our door....... (door bell rings) hold on folks brb..... HOLY SH&!!!!!
hisstoryman
2021-07-19 01:12:38 +0000 UTCReally nice. As a coder/developer I truly appreciate the work you're putting in to be able to use game assets in a range of places. And that you're stepping up the image quality everywhere!
Bill Sherman
2021-07-18 20:15:30 +0000 UTCYou keep making me want to next version to come out now! SO hard to wait!!
Scott Guy
2021-07-18 18:10:24 +0000 UTCHaha,. thanks :)
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:50:14 +0000 UTCThanks. It's her special dress. It's already in the game.
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:50:05 +0000 UTCThank you very much :)
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:49:36 +0000 UTCI'll add some more preview, just give me a couple of minutes :) EDIT: Okay, done.
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:42:12 +0000 UTCThanks :)
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:41:38 +0000 UTCNot right now, no. The special events are all single renders and not using sprites.
Darkhound
2021-07-18 16:41:32 +0000 UTCNow I want a chair at the desk
Ted Cogley
2021-07-18 16:23:38 +0000 UTCNice dress on Amy.
Sasha1378
2021-07-18 16:12:18 +0000 UTCWill Yvette's specific reception desk events change based on the new outfit logic around this?
Resef8604
2021-07-18 15:58:18 +0000 UTCCool, looks great. :)
Tobias
2021-07-18 15:57:48 +0000 UTCThat's is pretty cool. Can't wait torment Faye hehe.
YankeeinKy
2021-07-18 15:31:57 +0000 UTCThey all look lovely!
Mr. Phoenyxx
2021-07-18 15:29:08 +0000 UTC
