Developer Update #119
Added 2024-07-06 11:54:25 +0000 UTC
Hello all to the first 'public' progress update for Dreams of Reality 0.4.9. There's a few bits to cover so let's get started!
Kimiko Defloration.tv:
Last week I released all of the versions of part one of Kimiko's Defloration.tv series. Part Two will be releasing in a couple of months. My current focus is shifting onto the production of the next Dreams of Reality update 0.4.9.
I hope you enjoyed the images and videos, Do you want me to do the same again? or perhaps just produce the images by themselves. I am considering creating only videos for her second part, though this does come with a larger overhead in production time.
The release of this was quite late in the month, later than I had intended. If anyone who cancelled their pledge this month and lost access to the files before downloading them still wishes to get them, please let me know either on here or directly on Discord.
Progress update:
Members will have seen the detailed breakdown for the next update. But for all of you I have the more colourful version:
Changes / Fixes in 0.4.9:
Based on specific feedback (and something I've been planning for a while), the scope of the 0.4.9 update has been expanded. Along with the two patch fixes, I've implemented the following changes:
Spending the night with Kimiko now properly shows her morning scenes.
The replay gallery has been reworked and is now persistent, allowing scenes to be accessed from the main menu.
Several images in the bonus gallery were the wrong size and have been corrected.
An incorrect image of Cindy touching Jacob during a hot moment with Louise has been fixed.
Both boss replay animations have been corrected and now play properly from the replay screen.
An error when viewing Kimiko's relationship screen has been fixed.
The replay gallery has been redesigned for better efficiency and readability, with around 200 lines of redundant code removed. This has also fixed some longstanding issues affecting certain scenes.
One bug report remains unresolved: during some of the last options at the beach house, the overlay stays open for choices. If you've experienced this issue, please contact me with details so I can replicate and address it.
Quality of Life Changes:
Aside from the replay gallery updates, I'm working on several Quality of Life improvements:
I'm developing an in-game walkthrough that can be turned on or off at any time. Instead of a route-specific option highlighting system, I've opted for a more conventional style. Choices will have point values, with orange text directing you to specific routes and green text highlighting choices that unlock additional scenes or future options.
The Graphical Choice Menu used in the 'pseudo' free-roam menu in chapter four will be replaced with the version from the latest update (0.4.8b). I'll share progress images in a future update. This change aims to create a more unified and professional look, moving away from the 'baby's first Photoshop' aesthetic.
Some players mistook the Graphical Choice Menu for a free-roam or sandbox, which is not the intention. "Dreams of Reality" is not a sandbox game; relationship points cannot be gained through content repetition. The graphical menu is meant to represent a choice menu, allowing flexibility in the order of choices. Some choices are locked or will vary based on previous decisions.
The style change should help clarify the 'choice menu' feel, aligning it with the 'grey bar' aesthetic seen in the latest iteration. While a simple choice menu was considered, extended scenes that represent significant gameplay/story segments deserve a distinctive presentation to highlight their importance.
Summer Bundle on Itch.io:
Just a heads up, Dreams of Reality is part of a summer bundle on Itch.io the entire bundle is discounted at 35% off regular price. This is a great chance for anyone who wants to purchase the latest update to Dreams of Reality and these other amazing AVN's:
Move the Chains
Life in Middle East
The Restaurant
Maid to Please
After That Night - Chapter 7
Erisa's Summer
Cabin by the Lake
Couple's Quest: O'Maniac's Odyssey
https://itch.io/b/2555/naughty-summer-bundle
Beta / Systems test for a future game:
I'm looking for volunteers to be beta test / systems test for some game systems I am currently working on. This is not a paid position. However credit will be given in a future upcoming game that is in the works. If your are interested, and have around 30 minutes to spare once a month - please get in contact either here, or on discord.
That's it for this update, It's raining outside which tells me summer has finally arrived, I'm off to get my umbrella.
Stay safe all,
Cenc
