Hi,
today I finished the last code adjustments and packaged Space Journey X V0.8 Beta.
As final test I ran the Krell Space Guard Combat Scenario. My new combat assessment routine announced a 9% survival chance. 3 moves later I was defeated. Seems to work... ;)
So you better bribe them or let them on board for inspection ;)
Tomorrow morning I do a quick play through of the new quests from Day 60 and the publish the Beta in the Beta Channel on Discord.
Hi,
I just added the last piece of quest code to V0.8! Tomorrow I'll render the full size animations and link in the gallery images.
I'll do some testing of the new quests 13th/14th and should have the V0.8 BETA available 14th July 16:00 GMT.
Not much concept artwork to show, as I mostly coded and wrote dialogue. Hope everything goes well with testing and the BETA.
VIP Early Access 18th July still looks ok if no major issue comes up.
Coding the new quests made me...
2023-07-12 16:17:52 +0000 UTC
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Today I did the second-to-last static NSFW render. Tomorrow I'll do the final one and render the set-up animations.
Then I'll do final integration 11th/12 and a test run on 13th. Beta on 14th and VIP Release 18th is (just-so) doable I think.
Also I added a small help screen for combat noobs (like the mining help).
You can now ask Vigo for tactical advice against the different enemies (Swarms, Krell, Marauders, ...) and he'll give you tips.
y.v.
2023-07-10 17:25:40 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I integrated artworks and quest code for the holodeck repair quest. Really enjoyed writing the dialogues for Seraphine.
Like, totally.
And, as usual, she has a lot of 'important princess stuff to do...' ;)
I made a few new items for the quests. Among them
- a Holodeck Program Card which contains the Castle Program
- an Elite AI-Core. This one can be occasionally found if you finance the deepspace expedi...
2023-07-09 16:54:50 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
working on the quests today. After having done a favor for Krogneath he hands you an item that will start the quest. Won't tell any more to not spoil it.
On the mechanics side, I added a new Mob, the Krell Enforcer (2x Hull Strength, Lvl 4 Mob, Unlimited Seekers). After you stirred things up in Krell Space you'll have to contend with those...
Fortunately they might be open to a bribe occasionally...
y.v.
2023-07-08 08:37:11 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I finished the stories /scripts for the quests and will start coding them tomorrow. A few NSFW scenes are still open, but most are done.
Also, I had to redo the bathroom, as I found out something probably everyone knows who ever held a camera (except for me)... do not have large mirrored surfaces in your scene as they will totally screw up lighting in any which way imaginable....
So I made the bathtub a bit more baroque, still with Eternium inlays and applications ...
2023-07-07 09:05:35 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I plan to do the NSFW scenes with Seraphine and I created the bathroom for that. Of course the bathtub needs to be made of Eternium for the Princess to be happy ;)
(The gap below the pedestal bugs me, will fix that in the final...)
Room and items made in Blender.
The bath renders should have been the last ones before integration but I forgot two more scenes, so I have to work on the art until 8th, two days longer than planned.
Still hope the 14th for th...
2023-07-06 09:58:06 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
a few days ago I could freeze the feature list for V0.8.
Main new features will be
- Holodeck Activation Quest (The Castle)
- Nimhe's Toys Quest Ct'd (Cosplay)
- Seraphine Quest Ct'd (The Bathtub)
- T'Ris Quest Ct'd (The Pet Shop)
- Precursor Levels in Krell Space
- Big Economy Overhaul
- Botlab Parts Upgrade Task Nimhe
- Mission System Overhaul
- Botlab QoL Features
- and a bunch of other fixes
<...
2023-07-04 13:49:13 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
this is a character I made for a Galaxina Episode.
Posted in The Discord VIP Channel, but as some users cannot connect to Discord here it is as separate VIP post.
Enjoy.
y.v.
2023-07-03 14:37:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
as I forgot to add that hint to the walkthrough and got quite a few questions regarding the Rescue Scenario here is the hint.
With 6 AP engine, 2 BFT and Level 3 Shields and weapons no problem if you use above approach.
y.v.
2023-07-03 05:20:06 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
I've been working a bit on the Holo-Deck today. Layering the sprites, the overlays and the lighting for the different elements took some time.
Decided to use a (disappearing) pillar for some of the Holo-Deck settings & interactions.
This whole setup took much longer than expected, but in the end any oversight here will come back to bite me in the end.
Think the scene turned out reasonably well as basis for some NSFW action... ;)
y.v.
2023-07-02 16:50:21 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I started with the first NSFW renders for V0.8 (involving the Holodeck). Holodeck activation quest is completed story wise as well (story script, not yet coded).
After setting up the characters I used the assets to make this render.
Won't tell too much of the quest. It allows me to bring in story elements of the Princess without having to revive the old code.
I think that's a better approach compared to working in parallel on a Princess Add-On which wou...
2023-07-01 20:42:03 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
please find the Official Release Downloads for version V0.7c (=Official Patreon Release) below.
This version is save game compatible with all V0.7 Early Access Versions
Downloads can be found in the V0.7 Release Notes Post
Submit Bug Reports and Suggestions to Discord Server
Thank you for your sup...
2023-06-30 12:47:09 +0000 UTC
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Today I finished the Precursor Junkyard in the new Krell System as the last element of a playable DEV1 Experimental Version. These levels have one new mob, the "Frothing Hiveling". It spawns with 50% chance, heads right for you and detonates on impact. Even comes with Rally Stripes ;)
So keep an eye out for them :) No more hiding endlessly behind those rocks...
Now I'll prepare the V0.8 DEV1 Experimental Version (incl. some economy balancing test) and V0.7...
2023-06-29 08:02:00 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I tied together most of the V0.8 mechanics changes and made a Day 60 Start screen, where Seraphine has joined you and you are in Krell Space.
Also added minor QoL improvements to Bot filters (parts, addons) and a cargo loss warning warning if your pod is too large for your cargo.
The only basic mechanics left to do is the Arellarti Precursor Wreck site. I got complaints that this was way too easy in Iltari System, so I'll introduce a new mob (frothing hiveling) tha...
2023-06-28 10:50:45 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I implemented another Immersion / QoL feature proposed in the feature request channel on discord:
On you computer occasionally "Investment Opportunities" will come in (depending on level)
If you decide to invest (sum is rather large, but can be divested again anytime) you get some benefits as an investor.
- Prospecting Investment: Improved site and technology info, will up your mining yield by 30%
- Entertainment Investm...
2023-06-26 06:07:20 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I added a feature to the botlab that gives Nimhe more tasks and also helps cleaning up your parts stock.
Nimhe can now be assigned the day task to "Upgrade Parts".
Under this task, she will collect 3 specific parts of a certain grade ("subpar", basic", advanced")from your stock and manufacture one part of the same type but higher grade (subpar to basic, basic to advanced, advanced to military) from it. No more +1 Talent Boosters or crappy Immos clogging up your sto...
2023-06-25 07:46:00 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today V0.7 Early Access 2 was released! No complaints so far (knock on wood).
If all goes well
- Official Patreon Release V0.7 can be advanced to 1st of July.
Today I integrated the Holodeck Code and also reworked the base Holodeck to be less empty (see screen). I also made the empty holodeck setup to "switch into" (white room with two chairs and a vintage TV... ;))
The holodeck is integrated like a completely new location with Mini...
2023-06-24 13:13:29 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
please find the links for Early Access Phase 2 (V0.7b) below.
- The version should be fully save game compatible to V0.7a. Use a save from inside the Captains Cabin or Bridge if possible and not from deep inside some mini game
Downloads
Hi,
I completed the planning for V0.8 content today.
I also made some more bot shells, including the Krell Concubine, which I forgot in V0.7 (see screenshot). The bot valuation you see is from the economy overhaul (not fully balanced yet). Bots now tap out at around 3 mil, except for the infiltrator which can be about double.
Also ran into one more (minor) issue I had to fix in V0.7 EA2.
The Release will be posted tomorrow 24th until 12:00 GMT.
y.v.
2023-06-23 16:19:54 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
- today I outlined the main quest of V0.8 which will be a Holodeck Quest with Seraphine.
- For that I reworked the empty Holodeck into a cleaner setup than the mix & match version in the game so far.
- Furthermore I added a tactical analysis feature which is pulled up prior to any hostile encounter, which gives you an estimate of your survival rate based on hostile scenario and your ships condition and loadout. So no more attempts to take on 3 Krell with a phot...
2023-06-22 18:38:20 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
in Preparation for V0.8 I overhauled the complete mission system today.
- Missions can now be contracted from Captains computer
- Missions can be delivered immediately (not on date)
- Signing screen shows whether wares are in cargo for mission
- Mission rewards / pricing rebalanced
- Warning if you want to take on Out-of-System ware requests
(as you might not have these wares' Stars in reach yet) - Out of system wares can now be (somet...
2023-06-21 09:04:56 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
while waiting for EA1 feedback and fixing the occasional issue (nothing major so far) I worked a bit on the V0.8 story.
Repair of the Holodeck is one quest and to do so we need the Isomorphic Projector (see image). Seraphine needs to hide out on the Holodeck while we are in Krell Space, so we need a suitable Holodeck program.
That gave me the opportunity to practice boolean hard surface modelling in blender making the projection unit.
y.v.
2023-06-20 11:54:06 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
I revised the character of Ylyee (who will make a reappearance) a bit regarding makeup & body shape.
Also removed the white lashes, which didn't work imho. Saw the newish Tron movie the other day and those white haired chicks with dark eyeliner in the combat preparation scene confirmed my views ;)
So here is revised Ylyee!
V0.7 Early Access Phase is running well. No show stopping issues detected. For whoever struggles with the upped combat scenarios, I added a ...
2023-06-19 07:16:57 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
while waiting for feedback from Early Access, I touched up some characters.
Here is the revised barkeeper from the Pirate base. Considering the requests for "more rack" I received, I touched that up too ;)
y.v.
2023-06-18 12:31:36 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
Early Access Phase One since yesterday is running quite well. Three minor issues have been found (see release notes) that will be fixed compatibly in EA Two.
One issue must be avoided:
- Do not sell complete bot stasis containers in the cargo manager without unpacking the bot (e.g. when they return from the arcade or you found complete bots drifting in space). This will crash the game or cause bot corruption. (Thanks to Sadik for finding this out!)
=> Instead, ...
2023-06-18 09:10:19 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
the V0.7 EA1 links for VIP Tier Patrons have just now been sent out per Patreon message.
Please allow up to 20 min for the Patreon Mail delivery system until you see it in your Patreon message inbox.
In case of issues, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continuous support and enjoy!
y.v.
2023-06-17 10:27:05 +0000 UTC
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Hi, here is the release notes post for V0.7
Main New Features
- New Star System: Arellarti (Krell Space)
- New Character: Princess Seraphine
- New Room: Guest Cabin 2
- Precursor Junkyard Levels open
- Quest: Rescue Princess Seraphine
- Quest Ct'd: Khelara
- Quest Ct'd: Nimhe
- Quest Ct'd: V
- New NSFW Krell Uniforms for all Crewmembers
- Complete Bot finds (special types)
- Precursor Bot Cr...
2023-06-17 07:38:41 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
today I implemented the last changes into V0.7 and made the Early Access 1 Release Candidate.
If some final checks work out, I can start VIP Early Access 1 in time for the weekend tomorrow already (still need to write the walkthrough...)
Thanks to all the Beta testers and to all Patrons who suggested features which made it into this version!
While doing this play through I noticed that the training system and interactions would benefit from more focus and som...
2023-06-16 13:18:01 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
the Beta test so far has uncovered some issues, but all fixable. There was also a continuity issue with uniform quests which forced me to rewrite part of the uniform quest triggers.
Tomorrow I'll do a play through and if everything is fine I'll package the Early Access 1.
Screenshot is from Arellarti System, where the depraved Krell enforce their 'Uniform' Protocols on your crew ;)
Thanks to all the beta testers so far for unearthing those issues!
y.v.
2023-06-15 15:52:55 +0000 UTC
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