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Dev-Log 20.04. - Plasma Leak (SFW)

Hi,

today I worked for a bit with particle system in blender on the repair effects. I got some feedback that those are hard to locate. Not any longer!

Repair motivation is much higher if you have to stop a plasma leak :)

The moving particles effect is a 10 frame looped overlay over the hallway image, particles only with transparent background and with very low memory and performance impact.

Renpy allows composite images, where you have the background and you can overl...

Dev-Log Space Journey X - 20.04.

Hi,

today I cleaned up some of the icons and addressed minor GUI issues, which will be included in V0.5 EA2 Update (26.04.)

Small screenshot attached. I redid all the gear and equipment icons for the combat game and scaled them to native 128x128 smaller size for performance reasons. Also redid the fugly torpedo launcher to be more rounded and tube-like

The "normal" item icons in SJX are all 512x512 and live down-scaled in most GUI interactions, but for the combat game that w...

Multiverse Pod FAQ

Due to many questions:

Where do I get the multiverse pod?

• V0.4: Ylyee appears at 15:00 in the bar after you have earned around 200k. Watch her dance and give her 500 Cr
• V0.5: Ylyee appears from GAME day 10, no other conditions

How do I use it?

• Select it in inventory, select use mode and use on cargo terminal
• Everything in cargo will be shown for selection
• Save your game before you use it! 2023-04-19 19:10:16 +0000 UTC View Post

VIP V0.5 Release Download Links Distributed

Hi,

the VIP links for Early Access Phase 1 have been distributed.

Please allow up to 30 min for delivery (Patreon bulk mail delay).

In case you did not get a link, let me know.

V0.5 - Release Notes

Main New Features

• New Location: Pirate Base
• New Gen 2 and 3 Bot Parts
• New custom Bot shape
• New crew character: Chief Engineer Khelara
• New Pirate NPC
• Hexagon Field Space Combat System
• Revised task and uniform assignment
• Quest: Revealing Uniform for your Crew
• Quest: The Pirate Outpost
• Quest: Uniform exhibitionism training for T'Ris
• Quest: Secret project of BB-2
• Custom ...
  2023-04-19 12:50:45 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.5 Release Status

The Beta test is mostly completed. Thanks to all the testers who have submitted findings!

I will package the Early Access Version today and distribute it for Phase 1 to VIP Patrons. Here are the updated release dates:

• Early Access Phase 1 (VIP) 19.04.
• Early Access Phase 2 (All-Access) 26.04.
• Official Patreon Release 04.05.

The screenshot shows an item I had to create for item database consistency. In V0.5 it is only a "Vanity Item" (500,000 Cr) ...

Render / Nimhe / Variation - VIP (NSFW)

Hi,

here is an unused asset, as I noticed too late I forgot some changes to the body and accessories.

As I did the render already, here it is ;)

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Quick Mini Poll - All Tiers - Soundtrack

I am wrapping up V0.5 currently and will go over the ambient soundtracks again in the next two days.

One question came up I'd like your quick vote on and that's the bot configurator ambient soundtrack (a kind of dark, ominous drone loop). I love that loop but that may be subjective.

As the players spend some time on the screen, the loop should not be annoying but still a bit energizing.

Thanks for a quick vote below!

V0.5 - Beta Status

Hi,

after some hiccups in Beta1 I pushed Beta2 just now after fixing all reported issues and testing.
Sorry to all the Beta testers for Beta1 issues.

Good news: I see no roadblock currently present. Even the tricky Multiverse-Pod Bot export and import feature works nicely - Hooray!

Small screenshot as a proof. Also my first full Gen 3 bot in V0.5 (unfortunately with crappy stats...)

Early Access Release Timing with VIP Phase I on 20.04. so far looks green!

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V0.5 Code Complete - Beta Started

Hi,

the code has been frozen today and the beta started for the next few days.

I played through the game and am rather happy regarding the new locations and features. Especially the transport mission for me are fun to chase (as they can yield several 100k unexpected profits). Second image is a shot of the nightly I&E report (in the little graph top righ of the screen you can see the development of expenditures vs cost over the around 24 days play duration).

There are sti...

V0.5 - Dev-Log - 14.04.

Hi,

today I rewrote the entire missions system, as the old (sloppy) version annoyed me during integration. Much easier to assign and track missions now, much more variety. Highlights:

• Transport missions difficulty/reward scaling (qty and distance)
• Bounty missions added
• Illegal product transport (drugs, ...) now possible with huge profit margins
• GUI redone

Upped the rewards, because I found that fighting is quite expensive and some highe...

V0.5 - Dev-Log 13.04. & Update Release Dates

Hi,

today I finished missing locations and sprites required for Khelara joining the crew (and a new Galaxina episode screen...)

Also continued with testing the integrated combat system, including deciding on a mechanic for defeat, which will be simply emergency warp and loss of a few subunits.

I also did the last animation for V0.5. (hooray!) There's a bunch of minor tie-ins missing (auto weapon loadout job for Khelara, ...), which I can finish tomorrow. Including two days o...

V0.5 - Dev Log 12.04

Hi,

today I integrated the pirate base quest (90% done) and made two fullscreen animations.

In that context I modified the cargo screen to allow for sales of shields and weapons if you have a weapons license, added the license approval code, added all the weapons and shields to the trading menu (you start out with a grade one weapons license for basic stuff)

Added a few screenshots of some features.

I think I'm running a day or two late for code complete and beta (plan...

V0.5 - Dev-Log 11.04. - Miscellaneous

Hi,

today I continued with the integration of the Pirate Base (50% done) and decided to resolve some other GUI issues I had on my list...

The daily order screen in the  morning can now be used to assign your crew members tasks or uniforms. These tasks raise the stress and uniforms reduce the mood.

You can now gift items to reduce stress directly from the assignment screen. Relaxation decreases stress, increases mood.

Following tasks are implemented:

• T'...
  2023-04-11 17:24:11 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.5 - Dev Log 10.04. - Space Journey X

Hi,

today I finally started with the integration. Some open assets I'll do as I go along (generally bad practice, but for me that generates some "change of work" mood when I can stop and work on a quick render or small asset fro a change).

I also fine tuned some GUI elements which always bugged me. Engine configurator selection elements, color coded bot part qualifiers, single bot crate roll info window, etc. (see screenshot).

One quest ("The Vanishing Parts") I completed to...

Dev-Log 09.04.

Hi,

I'm in the middle of doing the renders for V0.5 but still have a few loose ends on coding side. Definitely again overestimated my efficiency and slipped a few days behind plan...

Code-complete date will be 13th hopefully. The space combat part works technically, but in V0.5 it will be basic with only few tactical choices. Definitely planning to expand on that in the next release V0.6.

If the code freeze goes well, the 

• Beta can start on 14th and the ...
  2023-04-09 12:40:48 +0000 UTC View Post

Discord Competition Result - Bots

Hi,

the winner of the "most valuable bot" competition on Discord is IneX, with a whopping 2.603 Million Credits!

This is close to the theoretical maximum in V0.4. Thanks also to the other participants, which all managed to submit bots in the one million Cr range. I never managed one better than 500k in my playthroughs ;)

To the competition winner:

• Please PM me in discord regarding the requested scene/image you would like to see. If it fits the story and I have th...
  2023-04-07 08:18:48 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.5 - Early Access Tier Preview (NSFW)

Hi,

here's a small peek at a V0.5 cut-scene. 

T'Ris causing a commotion at the Station while she practices wearing her new uniform...

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Dev-Log V0.5. & Update Release Dates

Hi,

today I finished the bot import / export via the Multiverse Pod. You can store up to three bots in there and retrieve them in another game/version.

Screens show the Multiverse Pod sequence of:

• "Bot Container" Item -> Bot Selection Screen -> Export confirmation -> Bot transferred into Pod.

The export/import code also opens up the possibility of finding abandoned / completed bots floating in space, physically sending your bots away to competition...

Dev-Log V0.5 - 03.04.

Hi,

today I started with the lewd scenes. Don't want to post any spoilers so I leave those to discover for the Game.

The captain's room also received a new feature. I think I can show that without giving too much away. ;)

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Dev-Log V0.5 - 01.04.

Hi,

I have been doing some of the detail work today to complete the pirate base. Did all the side images of the new characters and also the Cantina sprites (see screenshot) of the V0.5 first roundup.

• Teri - Barkeeper
• Krogneath - Krell Arms Dealer (with one of his girls)
• Vigo - Pirate Leader
• Khelara - Engineer.

Missing location is Khelara's room onboard, then I'm set with locations and can start to write and integrate the quests.

S...

Dev Log V 0.4 - 31.03.

Hi,

today I completed the GUI for space combat, made the first batch of enemy icons and some mechanics. Integration of combat about 80% done.

• Movement:
  - you can move without using action points
• Attack:
  - firing and repairing systems use action points
  - total action points per round depend on engine performance
  - laser is range limited, torpedoes are not (LOS is required for both)
• System Status: 2023-03-31 09:04:18 +0000 UTC View Post