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Wallpaper Seraphine 001 - 2460 x 1348 NSFW

Here is the NSFW Version.

Enjoy ;)

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Wallpaper Seraphine 001 - 2460 x 1348

here is the first wallpaper. I noticed I have not made many of those for SJX so far. Now that the characters are established, I can create one every once in a while.

NSFW version follows.

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Space Journey X - V0.7 Beta Started

Hi,

after play through was ok (fixed minor issues along the way) the beta has been posted today.

18.06. if everything goes well VIP Early Access will follow.

I'll make a NSFW wallpaper from above image as well (decided to bling Seraphine up a bit with the golden tiara and the gold trim on her space suit...)

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Dev-Log June 13th - V0.7 Beta1 Created

Hi,

after cleaning up a bunch of inconsistencies and minor quest issues I packaged Beta1 today.

I still need to do a quick playthrough to catch some overlooked issues before making it available .

Schedule is OK.

• 14.06. Beta
• 18.06. Early Access 1 (VIP Patrons)
• 25.06. Early Access 2 (All-Access Patrons)
• 02.07. Official Patreon Release (depending on EA feedback)

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Dev-Log. June 12th - V0.7 Code Complete

Hi,

today I finished the last integration tasks for the new content and added Seraphine into the crew.
On popular request I extended the quest help system. More difficult quest steps will now have a dedicated hint button which will provide more in game information (see screenshots).

Tomorrow I'll do a play through of the new content, tweak the dialogue a bit and do some "stress test" before providing the Beta on 14th. VIP release is green on 18th June.

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Dev-Log June 10th - Space Journey X V0.7

Almost done with Integration (just need to render the anims out and link them in). Here is a screenshot of the map you need to survive in order to rescue Princess Seraphine.

With her spacecraft I went full on retro (Barbie in Space...).

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Dev-Log June 9th - Space Journey X V0.7

Hi,

today I finished all crew sprites with the new uniform and coded the quest up to entry into Krell Space.

Idea with the new uniforms is that the crew is not willing to wear it in general but makes an exception for your travel to Krell Space (where it is obligatory).

Spend enough time in Krell Space and eventually the uniform will also be accepted for normal assignment. Can't post any more NSFW images to not spoil the quest ;)

I also remade the recharging station for...

VIP Poll - Bot Configurator

Hi,

while working on the configurator GUI I changed an item that I wasn't happy with. When a bot is fully assembled, it still retains the frontal static pose (first picture).

I made a variation pose into which a bot now changes once it is completed (second picture).

As I plan to ...

Dev-Log. 07.06

Hi,

today I continued to integrate quests and worked on the sprites that are to update with new uniform layers...

On a side note, thinking about the bots and the arcade I introduced a simple wear system. Bot parts now wear out in the arcade, thus reducing daily returns depending on wear grade by 3 to 5% each day.
As soon as one or more parts have reached 100% wear, the bot is considered defective with no more earnings. You need to retrieve it and repair it (no parts get destro...

Dev-Log 06.06. - V0.7 Status

Hi,

today I continued integrating the quest locations and NPC. Added one to Arellarti Station Plaza, which you need to obtain vital information.

Also, the main feature list for V0.7 is now more or less fixed:

• Precursor Junkyard Levels
• Galactic Hypergate Travel
• New Krell System Arellarti
• New more challenging Missions
• Custom / special bots found in space
• Quest to Rescue Princess Seraphine
• Seraphine's Room
• Ani...
  2023-06-06 06:26:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Space Journey X V0.7 - VIP Preview - Station Walk

Hi,

today I did the Krell Station encounter I needed for one quest. Here is an angle/variation which doesn't spoiler too much ;)

Quite happy that I did the effort to make the Station Plaza, which makes for some good backgrounds (will also use it for some promo renders...)

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Dev-Log 04.06- Space Journey X V0.7

Hi,

while writing the quests today I noticed that I lacked a location in Arellarti Station to interact with some Krell NPC for the quests.

The yellow manikins are just for scale...

I made this little shop plaza. Took some inspiration from midjourney, which is quite helpful for these purposes imho... (see screens...)

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Dev-Log 03.06. - Space Journey X V0.7

Hi,

after revising the market mechanics in V0.7 all torpedoes suddenly were gone. Took me forever to find out why they didn't renew in stock.

Beta testers had to struggle without...

Now torpedoes are back ;)

Also upped the amount, so you can stock up.

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Dev-Log 02.06. - Space Journey X V0.7

Hi,

started with the renders yesterday and I am currently implementing the quest line.

Instead of splitting up the quests I'll make one bigger quest to rescue Seraphine from the clutches of the depraved Krell. On the way a number of features are unlocked (new space, hyperjump travel, new uniforms, new favours, ...)

I also prepared Guest Room 2, as there needs to be a place Seraphine will be staying. (see screenshot...)

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Space Journey X V0.6 - Official Patreon Release

Hi,

one day earlier than planned, please find the Official Release Downloads for version V0.6b below.
 

The release should be save game compatible with V0.6 Early Access Releases (save in Captain’s Cabin). Please note that the multiverse pod from V0.6 onward is managed in the user save folder.

• PC Download 
• 2023-06-01 06:29:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 31.05. - NSFW

Hi,

today I packaged V0.6b Official (will be published after test tomorrow, 1st June, one day early) and I compiled a V0.7 game mechanics beta version.

(Thanks to Sean for finding the first three issues in the beta already...)

From tomorrow I'll start with quests and story as planned for V0.7. (Codename " Adventures in Krell Space" ;) ). The image shows T'Ris with the Krell Uniform Requirement...

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Dev-Log 30.05. - Space Journey X

Hi,

today I integrated all the new mechanics

• Precursor Bot Crates
• Precursor Cubes
• Random Bot finds in Space
• New travel events in Krell Space
• Landing on the Krell Base
• and a ton more...

Concerning the Precursor Cortex, I though about a suitable benefit. I didn't just want to make a Gen 4 elite set of stuff. Therefore a Precursor Cortex is Gen 3, but allows to use "Precursor Cubes", which can modify targeted traits, pers...

DEV-Log 29.05.

Hi,

today I continued with the integration of the new items and locations. I made a bunch of new items (see above). The map fragment can be achieved in the third level of the Precursor Junkyard. With that the junkyard is cleaned out and you have to hunt for the next one in another star system.

The green items are stuff the Krell station sells as special commodities (they can be sold for 2x in Iltari). Also Krell station sells much more BFT torpedoes (which you'll sorely need...) 2023-05-29 11:48:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 28.05. - Space Journey X

Hi,

today I finished the docking area in the Krell Star System. You can land, trade and get missions, but wont be able as a human to enter the station yet.

V0.7 Outlook

In the next few days I will finish the star system integration, which is more work than anticipated. I want to have different space events, a few special wares not available in Iltari, special bots you (can only) find as loot when attacked by Krell pirates, a few navigable locations...
2023-05-28 08:01:47 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 26.05. - Progress V0.7 & Status EA2

Hi,

today I rewrote some part of the system configuration code (unified handling of torpedoes and extension modules) which looks the same as before from the outside but greatly improved / refactored the addon handling codebase.

Also I made the initial locations for the Arellarti System Map (see image). Some locations are just for ambience in V0.7, but definitely the Station, the Jumpgate can be used, the others will be mission related.

Concerning Early Access 2, which starte...

Important Item ;)

No space traveller should be without one...

Dev-Log 25.05. - V07. Progress

Hi,

today I implemented the new MkII engines. They can be equipped with dynamics modules, yielding up to 3 additional Action Points in combat (1 AP per 2 modules).

This is a huge advantage, so the items are not cheap :)

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Space Journey X - Early Access II - V0.60_RC2

Hi,

please find the links for V0.6 Early Access II (RC2) below.

• PC Download V0.60_RC2  
• MAC Download V0.60_RC2

This release should be save game compatible to Early Access I (install into new folder as ...

Dev-Log 24.05 & Status Early Access V0.6

Hi,

today I coded the hyperjump gate map with system information overlays and a hyperjump intermission screen.

The galaxy map was done with geometry nodes in Blender and the hyperjump screen was done in photoshop (no problem with any tutorial in blender, but these Photoshop tutorials for some reason make me feel like a trained monkey...).

As there were no more issues from Early Access V0.6 I'll backmerge the major fixes from V0.7 to V0.6 and finish V0.6 Early Access 2 tomorr...

V0.7 Dev-Log 23.05. & Status Early Access V0.6

Hi,

today I mostly completed the AI for the new Precursor Wreckage levels (see screenshot). 

The levels spawn hivelings continuously, but they do not leave the wreck surface. Once you have defeated the Guardian Turret ,the Precursor Core orders all-out attack and all the Hivelings go into frenzied mode, jump off the wreck and swarm you (see image...).
You better have some BFT left at that point (unlike me...)

As to Early Access 2 for V0.6

...
2023-05-23 07:37:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev-Log 22.05.

Hi,

today I ordered the open feature list and assigned the tentative V0.7 content.

I plan to add one Krell system (Arellarti) to the locations in V0.7, where our crew must venture to rescue a Space Princess from the clutches of the depraved Krell.

Finally, that expensive Hyper Drive can be used (see Galactic Map)!

Also an engine extension for a MkII drive, which gives you additional AP in combat and without which you are ill advised to jump into the Arellarti System. Y...

Dev-Log - Space Journey X V0.7 - Precursor Junkyard

Hi,

while waiting for EA1 feedback and fixing the occasional issue, I started working on the long postponed Precursor Junkyard.

Edit: Here is a first active scenario after setting up the map and the elements. Tomorrow I'll do the AI. The Hivelings are controlled by the Precursor Core in the turn list

The levels are a huge wreck surface and a Precursor core guarded by one or more turrets. On the wreck surface the creepy crawlers are amassing and c...

Dev-Log - Space Journey X V0.6 Early Access 1 Status

Hi,

Early Access 1 is running mostly smoothly. 

Two majors (fixed with patch) and a handful of minor issues (dialogue, formatting, minor timeline inconsistencies, GUI ...) have been reported.

I will fix the majors, the GUI and the dialogue issues with Early Access 2. The others have the risk of breaking save game compatibility, so I will merge them into V0.7.

Release Date for 

• Early Access 2 is confirmed for 26.05.
• Official Release is gre...
  2023-05-20 17:20:29 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.6 EA1 Patch Note - Bot Upgrade Feature

Hi,

the bot upgrade feature in the V0.6 EA1 Release was prone to crash. CR-0295.

I added the sexbot lab patch (fully compatible) in the Release Notes. 

Make sure to check the "Known Issues" explanation for CR-0295 for how to install it / where to copy it.

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Small BOT Guide / FAQ

As I received a bunch of questions along the lines of "why is my bot not worth more than xyz" I compiled a little BOT valuation guide below:

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UNOFFICIAL BOT "UNDER THE HOOD" GUIDE / FAQ

As to traits

• a single trait results in a small price multiplier (0.8 - 1.2)
• some  specific trait combos (nympho+perverted), (curious+perverted),  (frigid+conservative)  generate an overall value bonus...
  2023-05-19 06:18:59 +0000 UTC View Post