An Update on Things
Added 2018-06-25 06:32:13 +0000 UTCHello,
Lots of things to cover. I'll go into details in a moment, but for those who just want the executive summary version, here is goes:
1. This Patreon was suspended for violating the Community Guidelines (I had implied nudity on public pages). The violations have been removed and all adult material will be confined to patron-only posts going forward. This will not impact the game, nor patron-only content.
2. Aylia's Story is not dead. I did take a step back in April to get my shit together and ensure that if I did come back, I'd commit to giving you all the experience you deserve. Well, I'm committed, so we'll see.
3. In an effort to do away with release dates and provide transparency, I've created a Trello page. This page will be updated daily (weekdays). The page can be found here: https://trello.com/b/JUvqGocH/aylias-story-015
4. Aylia's Story is now using RPG Maker MV. There were a couple reasons for the shift. First, it solves a lingering save-transfer issue. Second, it allows me to utilize resolutions higher than 640x480--you have no idea how much I hated scaling artwork down to fit a 640x480 window. Yes, it created some work, but no, you're not paying anything extra for this.
Okay, for the more detailed version--We're back! Bogwort's a bit perturbed by his extra workload, but he'll get over it. He wanted to use the "update stick" on general principle, but male nudity violates Patreon guidelines too! (Kudos to patrons who got that joke!)
It's been awhile since I posted, thank you for staying pledged while I figured things out. I promised you in April that I'd only keep this going if I could give it the attention your support deserves. A big part of that will be more consistent updates, no more false promises, and transparency. I've created a Trello page which I will update daily. There, you will be able to see the tasks left until the next release. I will try and keep it as complete and detailed as possible while avoiding spoiling too much. The link is above, but you can find the Trello page here:
https://trello.com/b/JUvqGocH/aylias-story-015
Another part of treating this Patreon right is posting more... a lot more. When I started out, I was posting 1-2 times a week. Somewhere, that got lost in the shuffle. Posting more adds to the excitement of doing this (as I'm creating the game for all of you), and it leaves you guys in the dark. Starting in July, I plan on getting back into a weekly rhythm. At a minimum, there will be a public post at the beginning of each month. Beyond that, I will provide patron-only posts with minor updates, minor teasers, etc. Since you're all here, let's get the minor teasing going. For those interested, here is a download with two of the new songs that you'll find in version 0.15. Aylia's Story will feature a full commissioned music track (I'm a firm believer that music really enhances everything). Of course, there will be options to turn off music for those who don't love it as much as I do.
https://mega.nz/#!ZskWHaiQ!Dja6-jHuAt9LqD1-aPQA5L1UPyLNUro0JD6tmnsOznE
The next point of interest is that Aylia's Story is being converted to RPG Maker MV. I'm sure this will cause a few heads to bang into their desks, but I made the call for a few reasons. The biggest was finding a script that converted the database, maps, and events from VX Ace to MV. While Aylia's Story is still in it's early stages, there was A LOT already there in terms of dialogue, events, etc. That script made the MV conversion less of a mountain to climb and more of a hill to cross. Beyond that, the custom scripts in MV are shaping up better, and the plug-in system literally solves the save-transfer issue I'd been dealing with for over a year. Instead of investing time into fixing and adding necessary scripts, they were already available in MV. It doesn't eliminate all the issues, but it seemed a worthwhile trade. Finally, MV is not limited to freaking 640x480! Holy crap, I'd already looked into dealing with a host of issues to try and use the "highres dll" for VX Ace because that 640x480 limitation drove me nuts. I hate, hate, hate scaling things down, and the increase resolution is a Godsend for having more space in the battle screen. I can actually show monsters, HUD, and a good sized Aylia to exploit!
In an effort to not write a book, I'll stop there and post more in the next update. Check out the Trello page, listen to the new music, let me know your thoughts. One thing that has not changed, and unless Patreon's stance shifts, shouldn't ever change is that I won't take your money until I've earned it. I'm ready to earn it.
Thank you for your support, and let's see if we can't get Aylia horizontal soon!
YT
Comments
It's not that, when originally typing the code everything checks out, but it breaks itself when the post is edited. You'd have gotten it right the first time around, but one edit later and the code is messed up again. It's probably Patreons code to recognize internet addresses and turn them into hotlinks automatically that's the problem here :) So yeah, every time you edit the post you'd need to correct the code again. You can try it out with your reply to my post above, just edit and save and the link code will break ^^;
2018-07-02 22:56:09 +0000 UTCBut, it works here, so it must be something different in the posts themselves...
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-07-02 21:40:30 +0000 UTCSee above, I just edited the post. I copied and pasted your example and then changed every [ and ] to < and > respectively. Still not working. <a href="https://mega.nz/#!ZskWHaiQ!Dja6-jHuAt9LqD1-aPQA5L1UPyLNUro0JD6tmnsOznE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> MEGA Link </a>
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-07-02 21:39:14 +0000 UTCThe problem is, from what I understand (and I hope I understand correctly since it’s one of the things I really like), Aylia will never be truly raped nor completely deceived. She will always be somewhat aware of the situation and will always have some sort of control. Besides, if Bogwort betrays her, why would she continue to trust him? The H-scenes should always make Aylia blames someone or something else. It can be her own arrogance (she thought she would be smart enough to get away with it), it can be the situation (an offering has to be made to the Lust Goddess), but Bogwort cannot be the main culprit. He may try to push his luck though, Aylia knows he’s always horny and won’t blame him for trying. Well, she will slap him to the Moon afterward, but in a friendly way. Those scenarios are hard to create though, hopefully YummyTiger will be able to make them believable since he will need a lot of them. Maybe he can ask for ideas for things he wants to add but lacks the inspiration for (being naked in public, giving Bogwort a blowjob, etc.), might be fun to do.
Darian
2018-07-01 17:28:24 +0000 UTCHe could potentially set her up, plant it somewhere so that it looks like it's a magical relic that she just found, he doesn't need to actually give it to her himself, just get her to wear or carry the item (whatever it is).
bsnick
2018-06-29 23:29:37 +0000 UTCI think Bogwort jewelry would be much later. Aylia isn't that unaware. Probably would to have a need to spy for her to wear it. Bogwort needs to get to work on his posting.
OhioOkie
2018-06-29 22:44:28 +0000 UTCCouple other pages were hit by the Community Guidelines wave, so i already was aware what was up when your page went down. Can't say i know enough about RPG Maker to comment on the finer details of the move, but no more downscaling is a good thing :P Also, good to see you going back to regular blog updates. And lastly, you (probably) forgot the </a> in your <a href="https://mega.nz/#!ZskWHaiQ!Dja6-jHuAt9LqD1-aPQA5L1UPyLNUro0JD6tmnsOznE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MEGA Link</a>again ;) Remember: [a href="<a href="https://mega.nz/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mega.nz/</a>#!ZskWHaiQ!Dja6-jHuAt9LqD1-aPQA5L1UPyLNUro0JD6tmnsOznE"]MEGA Link[/a] (with < and > rather than [ and ] )
2018-06-29 00:56:45 +0000 UTCAs I was playing another game set in medieval times where the heroine was engaging in sex and being spied upon, I wondered for the umpteenth time why games with magic in them don't have magical recording devices, or at least magical devices that transmit images. I'm sure Bogwort would love to considerately give her some nice attractive, jewelled dog collar (yeah, he's so romantic) that can record a high resolution 3d video of its wearer and the surrounding area. Naturally it sends that to him and he can in turn store the recording and transmit it to others as well as store the recording in a separate device. As it happens it becomes useful later on in the adventure when they need to stealthily observe something. She hides in a crate, or maybe she chooses the other, 'safer' option and sticks her head through that barely open window in order to get close enough to the documents or people they need to record. Unfortunately Bogwort forgot to tell her that the hole is a site where women go to have sex with strangers without their faces being seen and the window gets falls on her neck, either dazing her or refusing to open even as it chokes a little so that she can't protest the long line of men or their rough treatment of her. Well, at least they get to see the evidence. And Aylia can finally remove the collar. Wait, what do you mean it's cursed and won't come off unless she gets the full set, which consists of nipple piercings, tongue piercing, clit piercing, and three rings of piercings on each labia lip? Oh, and high stiletto fuck-me shoes, plus maybe one or two other things. All cursed as well.
bsnick
2018-06-28 00:15:37 +0000 UTCThe music gave me goosebumps.
Maniac
2018-06-27 17:55:38 +0000 UTCI see okay. Thanks for the update.
Ericridge
2018-06-26 22:26:16 +0000 UTCYou might have been the exact person I was thinking of when I wrote that. Believe me, if there was not a script that converted the database, maps, and events automatically, I would not have made the change. But, in evaluating the work it would take to achieve the battle system I want, save compatibility, and achievements, the switch was a no brainer. Why devote that amount of time when I can devote a similar amount to converting to MV where two of those are already solved? Most of those script cards are just testing to ensure things work--I won't have another bugfest that was 0.11. My releases going forward will be closer to 0.10.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-26 15:41:07 +0000 UTC"I'm sure this will cause a few heads to bang into their desks, but I made the call for a few reasons." Lol you got that right. Converting to MV, at least from the standpoint of looking at this project in a vacuum, seems like a good idea. The problem I have is it's just another one of the endless reasons to delay the project. When will the constant revamps and reworks end? Looking at Trello it seems like you aren't even half way to 0.15, and much of the work is scrapping the old version to move to MV...IE backwards progress. I think Trello is a great idea, and it will provide some much needed transparency, but man this project looks like it's going nowhere fast. At least I know not to expect anything in 2018.
Dumai12
2018-06-26 07:45:07 +0000 UTCyou keep proving to be one of the better (in a moral sense) creator here on patreon. to be fair though most of the others have turned it into their job, and so when patreon dicks around with them their livelihoods (and others that may rely on them) are on the line.
james steele
2018-06-26 06:10:50 +0000 UTCFrom the point I made it early this month. Most of it is related to the conversion. A lot of the artwork that is unfinished means it is not resized and then tweaked for the bigger size. So, of the 0.15 CGs, there is one that is legitimately not finished, the others need to be resized to fit the larger resolution. Let me know if that answers your question.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-26 02:57:42 +0000 UTCGood that you're back and were finally getting a lot more comunication and transparency. I gotta ask though, is the trello based off from the point you made it or .15 as a whole?
2018-06-26 01:06:31 +0000 UTCOh cool, welcome back! Nice to see you continue work of this project. Good luck, guys!
ZULEYKA GAMES
2018-06-26 00:29:01 +0000 UTCFor some reason this picture of Bogwart really calls to mind Yogurt from Spaceballs.
Dubsington
2018-06-25 23:52:07 +0000 UTCThank you!
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-25 22:15:13 +0000 UTCThe movie, or music? Was a bit confused for a moment, but assuming you meant music. If so, yes, I'm quite pleased with how it is turning out. Glad you're still looking forward to the game after all the setbacks.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-25 22:15:06 +0000 UTCThank you. I'm ready to capitalize on all the support I've been lucky to accrue.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-25 22:14:03 +0000 UTCGood ideas! I've saved them to my idea notebook. Couple comments: First, nobody is more devious than Bogwort! Hehehe Second, Yes, there is clothing related nudity. In battles, I do not like the hp-clothing tie as it implies you have to lose to see anything. Instead, I've designed a system where clothing is exploitable by certain enemies. The peasant dress, for example, is exploitable in the bust area. Certain monsters can pull it down, exposing her breasts. Then, new h-centric attacks emerge. Battles can end with the monster spent instead of truly defeated. It does not mean game over, but it might have a bit of an impact on Aylia's psyche for awhile, as she prides herself on not succumbing to those types of situations.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-25 22:12:47 +0000 UTCVery glad you're still developing things. I had a few thoughts while I was reading: I think people like to hear at least some of the details and tribulations of the work. You seem to have been frank in your posts, which is good. One Patreon recently mentioned losing people from 'oversharing', but you'll lose people no matter what. When you spoke of Bogwort's stick it gave me some ideas: An enchanted cudgel, club or staff that provides erotic feedback to its owner like it was their own dick. Maybe Bogworts (or some other lech) gives Aylia the dildo-like stick, and when she was horny one day she started using it as a dildo. The person it was magically linked to would feel as if she were fucking them. She might catch on or start using it as a weapon, which might make Bogwort feel like he's being kicked in the nuts whenever she hits anything with it. An intelligent staff that needs to be fucked for its power to grow and be maintained. In truth the staff was already at full strength and pretended the fucking gave it energy. On 1st encounter the staff offers a deal: They fight and if she wins he'll go along with her meekly (at lesser stats) and she can opt to fuck him or not, but if it wins he gets to take her right away and she is obliged to fuck him a certain number of times a month or week. Win/lose, fucking increases the power, though the staff might be stingier one method or another. If someone hired her to retrieve the staff she can only complete that quest by beating the staff. Lose and the person who hired her might be angry and bad mouth her or demand compensation. If she won but doesn't want to give it up the person might offer the option to purchase the staff (or perhaps obtain it by carnal favors). If she keeps the staff but decides not to equip it she might give it to Bogwort. The two are somewhat kindrid spirits, both wanting to use her sexually, though the staff might be more devious. The two together might result in her having even more misfortune. Is clothing damage in the game? Not the kind that's tied to the amount of hp she has, but the sort where her clothes can be destroyed no matter what her health points, causing involuntary nudity on occasion.
bsnick
2018-06-25 08:35:37 +0000 UTCKeep at it Yummy, good luck on the project!
2018-06-25 08:15:00 +0000 UTCFrekin' love the movie. Doesn't sound any worse than any AAA title from the past. Great job on that. Still really looking forward to the game, even though I'm not sure if my generation is going to live until a final release...
DwDuck
2018-06-25 07:48:06 +0000 UTCNice to see you back on the job. I was intrigued by what you'd already presented and it always felt like a waste to let this game flounder. Hope things work out better in the future.
Phillip Palmer
2018-06-25 07:34:28 +0000 UTCHrmm, Going to have to go back and try and figure out this damn links again. Tried using the html code as pointed out in a past comment, but didn't seem to like it. Copy paste the ENTIRE mega link to get the music.
YummyTiger Gaming
2018-06-25 06:35:31 +0000 UTC
