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Dev-Log 24th Nov - V1.20 Early Access

Hi,

today I fixed the last two showstopper issues in the DEV path which were reported from the 1.20 Beta.
I still have to merge the fixes into the 1.20 Release Path, make the walkthrough and package 1.20 for Early Access.

• Early Access VIP Release tomorrow 25th Nov. 17:00 GMT

Thanks to Sean MacDonald, Ashton, LeGourmet, ID, mrdennings, Jeff2PointOh and all others who reported issues & made suggestions!

y.v.

Dev-Log 22nd Nov - Status Beta 1.20

Hi,

beta testing V1.20 has started yesterday. A number of minor issues reported so far (and one major) but all fixable until Early Access 1 on 25th Nov
Thanks to Ashton for the quick initial testing.

The new uniforms work nicely (see screenshot) showing T'Ris SLU progression. In the future versions I will one by one convert the other characters too with progressive free uniforms.

That's it for today, mostly been doing organizing work...

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2023-11-22 13:24:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Space Journey X - V1.20 Beta Started!

Hi,

today the Beta for 1.20 has started.

V1.20 Main Features

• Main Quest: The Pirate Queen
• Progressive Outfits for T'Ris
• NSFW T'Ris / variable endings
• Bot Elite Parts
• Immersive Announcers (NSFW)
• Bot QC continued (NSFW)
• Khelara NSFW
• Ponygirl Magazine / Posters (Nimhe's Room)
• Completely reworked and expanded Mission Manager (all Systems)
• Expanded space events in Quthor
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2023-11-21 16:04:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Service Announcement V1.10

Hi,

today I updated V1.10.8 to version V1.10.10 to fix the following annyoing bug:

Bugfixes V1.10.10 vs. V1.10.8

• CR-0843 / Bug / Creeping cargo capacity blockage due to inventory item misassignment (eg. Vortex from surprise crates)

The issue happened when you found Vortex Liquor in Seraphine's crates. they were mis-assigned to cargo and took up space as invisible cargo items.

V1.10.10 fixes games retroactively.

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Dev-Log 19th Nov - Beta Code Complete

Hi,

I just finished the code for V1.20 BETA. The next two days I#ll test it and then make it available in the BETA channel on 21st afternoon GMT.

If everything works out the release dates will be

• VIP Early Access 26th Nov
• Upper Tier Early Access 1st Dec 
• Official Patreon Release 8th

y.v.

Wallpaper - 4K Variation

Hi, here is the 4K variation ;)

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Dev-Log 18th Nov - Progress V1.20 (NSFW)

Hi,

today I did the final render for SJX 1.20 (T'Ris animation)!

Tomorrow I'll link in that scene with some dialogue and then I'll go for testing prior to Beta.

Beta will most likely be available 21st Nov, VIP Release 26th (1 day delay recovered).

Will post a 4K Variation of that wallpaper in the Vip/Upper Tier section soon...

If you want to see another character too in this wallpaper style let me know. ;)

y.v.

Space Journey X - Dev-Log 16th Nov - Progress V1.20

Hi,

today I completed integration of the Main Quest in Quthor System. Belit the Pirate Queen helps you with your Precursor Conundrum if you do her a favour....

As a further bonus this gives those players who do not have it yet the chance to purchase a single Nova Disruptor at a price in her shop of "found" wares and cargo...

Still a bit behind on integration due to some IRL stuff, but overall Release Plan should not be delayed more than two days at max (BETA 22nd, VIP 27th, ...

Dev-Log 14th Nov - Progress V1.20

Hi,

today I have scripted the main Quest for V1.20 (code integration still to do) and also done the Precursor Levels.

In the image you can see a new character, Belit - The Pirate Queen. She plays a key role in gaining you access to the Precursor site. For a price. She is also willing to sell you "found" goods a a low price...

y.v.

Dev-Log 13th Oct - Progress V1.20

Hi,

today I've been working on further NSFW content (no spoilers). Besides that I implemented three smaller QoL CRQ

• increase of rolled Bot names (doubled number of default names)
• re-roll button for Bot name
• scrapping for Type J shells activated

Schedule wise Beta on 20.11. is tight, might be a day or two late. VIP release on 25th and Upper Tier release on 30th still unchanged but also at risk by a day or two. Official Release 7 days after that.<...

Dev-Log 11th Oct - Progress V1.20

Hi,

today I worked on some NSFW scene with Khelara, but won't spoiler too much. I made that fitness training bench for her (screenshot 2) which comes in handy :) Still have to rig the bench in blender so that it can be posed.

I am very happy regarding Fuent Materializer AddOn in Blender which allowed me to texture that bench quickly and hopefully avoid a too sterile look.

Also pimped the Precursor Junkyard up a bit (Screenshot 1).

yv.

Dev-Log 10th Nov - Status V1.20

Hi,

with the V1.20 DEv Version for Mechanics testing out three days I have collected quite a few issues. The mission system overhaul and the progressive uniform adjustment was more complicated than anticipated.

Now it works nicely I think. Big thanks to the Testers so far!

Main Features of V1.20 will be

• Main Quest: The Pirate Queen (Focus on khelara)
• Mission System Overhaul
• Progressive Uniform Adjustment (T'Ris)
• Various GUI Improvemen...
  2023-11-10 13:59:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log - Latest News - Live From Drengar ;)

Hi,

the 1.20.1 DEV version is out for testing since yesterday (new game mechanics test), a few issues have already been resolved.

I'll move on to story and NSFW for V1.20 now. About two days late but lets see...

On a related note I upped my Newscaster Game and made the Drengar SectorNet Anchorwoman :)

y.v.

Concept - BX-17

Hi,

I played a bit around with my texturing addon for blender (fluent) and made BB-2's evil brother :) The addon really makes it easy to layer effects like edge wear, grunge and scratches.

First I considered using him as well but one drone I think is enough. In V1.20 or V1.30 a drone has to leave the ship to apply hull plating (the normal hull is just too fragile in combat and you get wiped out after shield loss too soon).

I think its best to have BB-2 do that and not BX.17...

Space Journey X - V1.10.8 Official Patreon Release

Hi,

the official Patreon Version for V1.10.8 has just been released!

You can find the download links in the V1.10 Release Notes Post.

Thanks to everyone submitting issues during Beta and Early Access Phases for making this a more enjoyable game experience!

Enjoy

y.v.

Dev-Log 5th Oct - Status 1.10 Official & Progress V1.20

Hi,

V1.10 Official Patreon Release

today I integrated all resolved issues from 1.10 Early Access Phase 2 into the V1.10 Official Patreon Release (thanks for all the feedback!). I will test it tomorrow and publish it on 7th Nov as planned as Version 1.10.8.

V1.20 DEV

As to V1.20DEV, I completed a Player Base feature, namely Cargo Drones (see screenshot). Once you purchased the Hangar, you have 5 Hyperju...

Dev-Log 4th Oct - V1.20 Uniform Progression System

Hi,

today I coded the uniform progression system (starting with T'Ris). I also made sure that those players who start from resume point also see the stepwise progression.

Here is how it works:

• as Captain you can suggest to a crew member to "spice up" their outfit
• you do that by giving her an item (uniform adjustment & repair kit)
• if the characters stats are good enough she'll agree and accept the kit
• she will then prepare her free unifor...
  2023-11-04 11:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll Results

Hi,

thanks a lot for participating in the two Polls regarding Game Design / Direction

Open Poll - Trainer Game Design Improvement Areas

• 69% Behavioral progression, more engagement in cutscenes, more involvement in off-scene
• 14% More engagement in cutscenes
• 11% Behavioral corruption progression
• 5% off-scene training involvement

VIP Poll - Main Features

• 47% Ponygirl minigame
• 29%...
  2023-11-03 17:47:57 +0000 UTC View Post

V1.10.7 Service Patch - Cluster Mine Bug

Hi,

here is a patch for issue CR-0802 in V1.10.7 Early Access 2 (do NOT install for V1.00):

• CR-0802 / V1.10.8 / Bug / Crash when cluster mine is used

I recommend to install it (copy file into folder 700_minigames and overwrite existing 780_combat.rpy

Just playtesting the 1.20DEV Drengar Pirate encounters (level 4,5,6,7) and the only way to survive is with cluster mines so I used them heavily and found out!<...

Dev-Log 2nd Oct - V1.20 and Status V1.10 EA2

Hi,

so far two issues (still under analysis) reported for V1.10 Early Access 2.

• Official Release on 7th is green

I used the time to create the EXH uniform progression for T'Ris as pointed out in the Poll post (posts soon, 3-4 additional uniforms) and also added combat to Drengar space.

Drengarians are arms dealers and not skimping on their seekers in battle :) Go well prepared.

Encounters will be level 4 to 7  for the experienced Captain.

y...

All Patron Poll - Trainer Game Design

Hi,

this is a somewhat unusual poll but I'll explain.

I came across a review of SJX which was rather critical. Normally I dismiss those as some hit piece and move on.

This one was well written and it made several good points about omissions in the game's training design. I want to use this as a chance for improvement and ask for the feedback of all paid Patrons.

Critical point...

Dev-Log 31st Oct - V1.20 Mission Manager Overhaul

Hi,

today I overhauled the Mission Manager which was quite clunky and inflexible code. In the new mission manager on the Captains Computer

• missions are unlocked depending on the MC level (slow increase in challenge)
• missions for all known (and locally approved) systems can be checked and contracted (even in other systems)
• mission log shows which star system you are supposed to deliver/do what
• combat missions up to level 7 have been added

Early Access Phase II - Software Release V1.10.7a

Hi,

Please find the Phase 2 Early Access Upper Tier / VIP links for version V1.10.7a below.

Download Version 1.10.7a

• GDRIVE Download PC , MEGA Mirror PC
• GDRIVE 2023-10-31 07:34:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 30th Oct - V1.10 Status Early Access II

Hi,

I finished integration testing for Early Access 2 (V1.10.7) today and packaged it for release. I will do some final test in the course of the day. I updated the Release Notes Post already, so you can see the changes of V1.10.7 there.

I recommend download also for VIP who played EA1, as the mining balancing has been reworked and some annoying bugs have been fixed. V1.10. is compatible...

VIP-Poll Content - V1.20 Part I (Game Features)

Hi,

with the planning for V1.20 starting, I wanted to collect some feedback on game features. I have collected a long list of suggestions, ideas and requests and filtered them as to "major work" items.

Those major Items I would like to ask you feedback on. It would be great if you could select the item you would like to see most. I can't include all but can shift my priority on the highes...

Dev Log 29. Oct - Status Early Access

Hi,

I have collected all feedback from EA1 phase by now and fixed all issues in the SW main line V1.20. I will merge them all today into EA2 (V1.10.7). Tomorrow I'll test a bit and then release EA2 on 31st 9:00 GMT

During discussions on discord I noticed the mining yield system was off and looked deeper into the code (that was very early code). I think I ironed out some issues and improved it to keep it more interesting.

• introduced better loot tables (no more junk in h...
  2023-10-29 07:24:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 27th Oct - Status Early Access 1.10

Hi,

Early Access Phase I (V1.10.6) feedback is now mostly available. You can see the issues that are registered in the list. Mostly "annoyances" with work arounds but I still will fix them for Early Access II.

If you are playing 1.10.6 and run into a strange issue you can check the list whether it is known already.

I have most fixed in the 1.20 main path already and will merge them back in a save game compatible way to V1.10 tomorrow.

• Early Access Phase I...
  2023-10-27 07:37:35 +0000 UTC View Post