Taboo Titans, Tech Update v0.16-2

This is just a tech update so there's no new content, but it's a pretty important one!

We're making some pretty big changes to the way that the game is structured. Before, each girl would have an introductory scene and then three separate routes that would all be given the same care and attention.

But the problem with writing a game like that is that it's next to impossible to give each route an interesting story that makes logical sense. The amount of time and work it would take is practically exponential compared to a traditional dating sim, and while all that work might be impressive to some, it wouldn't really add anything to the experience.

So instead of having three main routes for each heroine, we're going to give each girl a single main route that focuses on becoming better friends and then two side routes that unlock as you progress through the main route. These two side routes will either focus on making her more loving or making her more obedient.  This makes it easier to write stories and scenes that feel more like real relationships instead of just cheap setups for h-content. Please note that we have not cut any content that we had planned for the game, and that this is just a change in how that content is introduced so that it feels more natural.

Jinx will be the first heroine whose quests are written in the new system, so please look forward to v0.17!

And it also means that the grinding in the game has been massively simplified. Each girl now only has a single stat: Affinity. Affinity is used to unlock new quests in each girl's main storyline as well as quests in their side stories. You'll be able to earn Affinity in dialogue as well as during dates and h-scenes. You'll also earn it during the side routes, so even when you're focusing on just one route you're still making progress in the others. Affinity is also a reflection of how comfortable each girl is with your touch. Each point in Affinity is a 1% increase in how quickly a girl gains Pleasure and Arousal during H-scenes.

We've also added a new progression system, where each girl can unlock Traits under certain conditions. Traits can be unlocked in plenty of different ways, from just playing through a girl's main quest, to doing certain things during an H-scene. Traits can have a variety of effects during gameplay and during cutscenes. For example, the Commando trait might make a girl's frustration build faster when she's not wearing panties, or the Masochist trait might make a girl prefer pain over pleasure. But none of the girls can earn every Trait meaning that, even in the endgame, each heroine will still feel unique to play and interact with.

And again we'd like to thank all of our wonderful Patrons for their support! Without you, this game wouldn't be possible. Please make sure to check out our Discord server and let us know what you think!

Changelog:

• Added the Affinity system, replacing the old Trait system
• Altered heroine stats and quests to be compatible with the new Affinity system
• Added the framework for the new Trait system
• Modified the Scanner app on your smartphone communicator
• Modified the Journal app on your smartphone communicator

Note that this version is definitely not compatible with any previous version of the game because of how drastically it changes the game's framework.