PURE ONYX - September 30, 2021 Test Release!
Added 2021-09-30 15:53:59 +0000 UTCHey guys!
This month's test release is a patched version of the $10 tier release from last week. I had hoped to squeeze more content in, but I was pretty consumed with design work for most of the month (check out yesterday's progress update if you haven't yet :D). Anyways, I've kept the writeup for last week's release largely intact since it mostly describes this release as well minus a couple critical fixes.
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The first major addition in this release is the first iteration of the Larva and Crawler enemies (expect more combat skills and FX for them soon)! To make these guys stand out, Mr. Kittyhawk developed flocking/swarm AI behaviors, something we can use for at least a few other enemies down the road (Vioreapers defending nests, Ghoul robots, and Vorepup swarms to name a few).
Next up is the ability to manually reposition the camera during gallery H scenes! We intend for the camera to track the scene automatically later, but since we're not sure how much later I pulled the trigger on a manual solution. Since the gallery uses a more recent input handling method, we still have work to do to enable this feature in-game.
Another major addition is the inclusion of content filter settings. AltairPL has constructed a comprehensive system that will swap enemies featuring filtered themes for replacements, that can bypass or replace H scenes, can differentiate between NSFW/SFW grapple scenes, and can differentiate between NSFW/SFW clothing damage. Most importantly, the filter settings do not adversely affect gameplay/difficulty. Transitions still need some work for filtered scenes, as right now it simply fades out from grapple scenes without any context.
You can also disable adult content completely with a master switch (be aware that active 18+ content will not be disabled until the current scene or effects end). This will theoretically behave as a streaming mode, though I'd strongly suggest giving it some time in the testing oven before using it as such.
Lastly, I remixed the entire game's audio; sounds should sit above the music much better now, and overly loud sounds have been brought down. You'll also notice new and varied combat sounds for Onyx, including SFX that were missing for her Heavy Punch and skid FX.
Check below for the full list of changes!
Changelog
- ** Patched a major issue that was causing left-facing animations to desync characters in the Gallery.
- ** Disabling adult content will now hide liquid without clearing it (It will reappear in its correct state when adult content is turned back on).
- Added first iteration of Larva enemies (Larva and Crawler) to the game for combat testing (use Stomp or the forward punch combo finisher, Push, to hit the small ones; you can also knock them out of the air).
- Added swarm AI behavior (currently in use by the Larva/Crawler enemies)
- Added a fun surprise that has a chance to occur at the beginning of each wave in Skyline/Sewers. Watch out >.>
- Added secondary motion (hair, clothing animation, and jiggles) to FemCop + Onyx H scene.
- Added boob squish + additional face animations + clipping and popping fixes to the FemCop + Onyx H scene .
- Improved / better emphasized shorts pull-down and barrier grenade throw animations during FemCop H scene.
- Increased FemCop's H attack wind-up animation from 20 frames to 40 frames
- Fixed position of FemCop's "EyeShine" FX (H attack cue)
- Player can now move / reset camera position in H scene gallery.
- Restored feature to Gallery where foreground layers are hidden during H scene playback
- Loot containers are now hidden during H scenes since they can obscure visibility.
- Fixed issue with Wraxe's hitboxes that allowed for an exploit where Onyx could be positioned so she's never hit.
- Remixed the entire game's audio
- Added new combat SFX and skid SFX for Onyx
- Reduced automatic knockdown rate on Onyx (expect fewer knockdowns)
- Added adult content filter system (can filter all content or by fetish; more will be added as we add content to the game).
- Added adult content filtering settings to Options screen
Known Issues
Here are the newest/most relevant known issues.
- Despite their name, Crawlers can sometimes float above the ground -- still investigating details.
- Larva / Crawlers' Bite animation is a placeholder since we don't have one for it yet (the one where they raise up then slam down)
- Larva / Crawlers have no SFX/VFX yet.
- FemCop's force field doesn't emit light properly when the scene is mirrored.
- Reflection on Onyx's shorts looks weird during FemCop H scene. Will fix in next update (I failed >_> soon)!
- It's possible for FemCop's forcefield to spawn on top of bystander enemies.
- A blocky shading artifact will appear on FemCop's skin if she's covered in liquid while lit up by her forcefield during her H scene.
- Splicer Thug needs new bystander animations before his section of the Chain Splicer's H scene.
- At minimum zoom, you can see the incoming/outgoing Ball Drone used in the Runt's section of the Chain Splicer H scene before it's meant to appear.
- Some of Wraxe's combat FX need to be updated to work with new animations. Some may display as being rotated improperly or slightly out of position.
- Charger's hitbox shifts slightly after he charges. If he charges repeatedly this shift can add up to be significant. It will soon correct itself however.
- Enemies can appear floating above the shop characters after an H scene, but should fix themselves quickly.
- Liquid won't show on Onyx during the Thug's solo H scene. This will be fixed soon.
- The liquid spurt FX on one of the Thug's H scene finishers sometimes doesn't play. We're aware of the cause and seeing if it pops up anywhere else before fixing it.
- Infinite jabs are way overpowered against bosses right now. Jab spam will be changed to a standing combo soon-ish (among other combat improvements).
- Street Lord Wraxe sometimes blocks the view of H scenes with his big fat wraxe when he's a bystander.
Console Commands
The game isn't balanced that great yet, so some people have asked if there are ways to bypass bosses or get some help. You can use console commands for this while the game is still rough around the edges. Press the ` (backtick/tilde) key to open the console. Type any of the commands below and press enter. Press ` again to close the console.
- godmode on/off - Makes Onyx indestructible.
- onepunchmode on/off - Gives Onyx the ability to kill anything with one attack.
- setwave # - Sets the enemy wave to the number specified. Changes will not be reflected in enemies until the current wave is wiped out. If you want to fight Street Lord Wraxe, who spawns on Wave 20, then set the wave to 19 and wipe out the remaining enemies.
- setgamespeed # - Multiplies the game speed by the number specified.
Comments
It's comments like this that net you broken games like CP2077 / every Bethesda game ^_-. You're effectively complimenting our programmers with this statement, so thanks I guess.
2021-10-31 03:27:11 +0000 UTCMajority of the changelogs seem to be bug fixes and minor feature adds, but where is the actual core content? Not trying to diminish any accomplishments here, but I'm fairly certain we all became interested in this project for the H scenes and models over anything else. Coincidentally (or perhaps not) that's the area that seems to be proceeding at the slowest pace. If polished gameplay and RPG mechanics were that important I'd just play a non-erotic game. I would have liked to continue to support this project but I think the apparent priorities are completely missing the mark.
Jinro
2021-10-15 18:24:35 +0000 UTCCan the Wraxe v Fem cop scenes be triggered in mission? Is there a plan for NPC v NPC in mission H scenes?
kyle
2021-10-14 15:39:20 +0000 UTCFun surprise is the larva falling.
JDH
2021-10-11 23:59:51 +0000 UTCWhats the fun surprise? Does luck increase the chance it occurs? Havent been able to trigger it. Also, the animation gallery should have an option to hide the menu on the left.
2021-10-11 15:48:56 +0000 UTCI agree with this post, mostly. I think the wardrobe stuff should be done after the game's 1.0 release date. But this isn't an open-world RPG. It's a beat-em-up. Other than stage design, and 5-10 more enemies, there isn't a whole lot more to do it looks like. It took them 3 months to release the femcop from design all the way through to playable. That means we can look forward to about 21 more months of development, or 1.8 years. Less if the team grows. It seems like adding spawn types is pretty easy for them. I'm of course not part of their team, just estimating based on what is done so far and their very steady, very measurable amount of progress over time.
RT Solvalou
2021-10-11 12:28:50 +0000 UTCThree things. Local save? Second. The fem cop sounds seem pretty low quality. Third, I don't think Onyx's bulge should be that much for the shock baton. Looks like she's getting skewered by Wraxe and it's thinner than a Splicer.
RT Solvalou
2021-10-08 11:50:45 +0000 UTCGraphical glitch, Wraxe Lift h-scene while playing sewers, Wraxe clips through Onyx with his manhood during the first animation. Left facing orientation if that matters.
JDH
2021-10-08 05:01:37 +0000 UTCCurious question about the game's development. Do you already have a roadmap of most if not all your plans for enemies and h-scene flavors, or are you going in and learning what you could make as you go? I wouldn't discourage either approach but I was wondering in case there was ever a time where you may look for more ideas of the sort from either your audience or elsewhere.
Demster Clippy
2021-10-02 12:01:18 +0000 UTCHappy to see the larva enemy in the game, hope they "get some love" soon 😉 At the same time I am a little worried when reading about your plans for a skill system and clothing tier levels - you managed to stay clear of the "feature creep" until now that plagues many unreleased games, but with those ambitious plans of yours I see the release date just getting further and further away...
2021-10-01 21:02:22 +0000 UTCmaybe I will seem boring, yes a little bit, but it seems to me you need a little more people per team, once a month (30 days) and so little new content, the game has great prospects in the modern realities of the gaming industry, but progress saddens me and makes me cry = T _________ T = I wish you success and increased productivity, I belive you can fly🚀
2021-10-01 14:07:11 +0000 UTCMaybe ^-^; they're a common enemy and I'd like more variety with the scenes, so it's possible.
2021-10-01 12:29:22 +0000 UTCSometimes takes me a while to catch up on twitter @_@. You can message me here :D
2021-10-01 12:26:45 +0000 UTCdiscord sever. since you are here as a supporter you surely are in that server. maybe you can post it there
foey
2021-09-30 18:33:24 +0000 UTCWondering if there's gonna be a 2 Thug multi H scene in due course. Loving the game so far.
Kostas
2021-09-30 17:31:14 +0000 UTCThanks, I tried tagging them on there but not sure if they saw it
Neil
2021-09-30 16:06:50 +0000 UTCTheir Twitter page
Zebra27
2021-09-30 16:02:50 +0000 UTCCant wait to try this out, also I had a quick question is there a place where we can show are fanart to you?
Neil
2021-09-30 15:59:20 +0000 UTC
