y.v.

Dev Log V0.5 - 26.03. - Ship Management

Hi,

today I spent some time rewriting the uniform system and replacing it with a daily order system. Here are the main features:

• Orders are issued every morning
• They include uniform rules and task for the day
• Uniform orders can be issued per crew member and remain active
• Uniforms have EXH, SUB requirements and mood impact
• Work orders can be issued for ship automation (T'Ris can fill up pods on docking, Nimhe can assemble bots or auto-buy b...
  2023-03-26 13:55:53 +0000 UTC View Post

All-Access Tier - EA Release - Phase 2 (0.4c)

Hi,

after checking and implementing the mostly minor issues found in EA Phase 1, I managed to package EA2 Release one day early.

The changes compared to EA1 are mostly dialogue and editorial. There was one last minute issue on inconsistent BOT order fulfillment which I did not fix.

I pushed it to V0.5 to avoid the risk of messing up the mission system  or game compatibility with EA1 (see Release Notes on CR-0182)

For VIP, there is no need to re-download or replay ...

VIP Poll - Revealing Uniform

Hi,

after collecting some comments on the next uniforms in general, here is the VIP Poll. The planned uniforms after this "revealing" one are "strict" and "nude".

If one of the not so revealing versions wins this poll, there might still be a "very revealing" version added prior to "strict".

Question: Which type of revealing uniform would you like to see in V0.5:

V0.5 - Pirate Base

Hi,

here is the first version of the pirate base interior I made today. Color wise I wanted to have a contrast to the cool blueish Iltari Station.

All that is remaining location wise is the cantina.

As to V0.4 Early access, I received a final issue today. Should be possible to analyze it and then finalize the release for tomorrow.

y.v.

Dev Log - Pirate Base

Hi,

today I started with the new location, the Pirate Base.

It can be used for trading and other business once our crew has gained access to it...

There will be a related quest. You are asked by the chief of the base to hunt down a renegade pirate (Grelak), who engages in unsanctioned business...

Grelak is the first appearance of an alien race I want to use, the Krelran. They are Jabba-like traders and bandits (anyone able to figure out the source material of that race...

Minigame Trial

Hi,

finally I got all mechanics I need to work correctly in the combat mini game tech trial. I used pygame render canvas for the (very basic) effect anims  (same as for the space travel screen in the current build)

I've added a short video below.

MEGA Video

It shows

• maneuvering and line of sight
• weapon use from load out slots (torp...
  2023-03-21 10:10:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Some Concept Art

Updated my shield generators, as the ones in my last post looked like kitchen appliances ;)

Also reworked the colors for these and the weapons, so grade is always basic/red -> neutronic/blue -> quantum/purple

And it gave me the opportunity to use the Blender Bool Tool Addon... ;)

y.v.

Character Concept - Engineer / Pirate

Hi,

for the onboard duty assignments & automation lined out in below post, I need an  engineer role on board. 

Khelara seems fit for the role. Hanging around the Pirate Outpost, she is looking for a job. Character-wise I aimed for a hardbody, slightly Milfy look...

I added a subtle alien head morph for forehead and nose, nothing too extreme.

Let me know what you think.I'll let that concept rest for a few days before finalizing it. And yes, she will of cou...

Dev Log V0.5 - Main Feature Planning

Hi,

I ordered some features into a rough feature plan for V0.5

• Space Combat
• New Location: Tenaris Pirate Hideout (Dock and Bar)
• New Crew member: Khelara, Chief Engineer 
• Revealing Uniform 
• Story and Training Progress
• Bot game flow improvement (component buy; order terminal inside lab, ...)
• Daily Orders / Management Screen

The last one (daily management screen) is a pretty big one, but addresses some ...

V0.5 Log & Status V0.4 Early Access

Hi,

while waiting on the V0.4 EA Feedback, I worked a bit on the V0.5 combat system. The hexfield combat mechanics is up and running in a tech concept.

Today I made a bunch of items required for combat: Shields, torpedoes and cannons. Design may still change a bit, some are placeholders.

When the mechanics is ready for integration and a bit more polished, I can post a short video on Discord (very early movement demo vid already posted)

As to V0.4 Early access, there ar...

V0.4 Early Access VIP Tier Release

Hi,

after implementing all the Beta Feedback (thanks to Ryuke, Biblioimmortal and AdoringFan1981!) I did a full play through with V0.4 today and, with minor adjustments, it went smoothly.

Therefore the EA Release was advanced to today, just in time for the weekend.
The All-Access Tier Release also will move forward by one day to 24.03.

The patreon message went already out to all VIP. Please allow about 30 min for distribution.

Release notes are here: 2023-03-17 12:48:51 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.4 Release Notes

Main New Features

• Uniform Quest: Racy Uniform for your Crew
• Ylyee Quest: Help Ylyee complete her mission for a major reward
• Repair Quest: Fix up your Ship’s Lower Deck
• New location: Ship Lower Decks
• Bot Lab Minigame: Configure your own bots and earn money with them
• Bot Lab Intro Quest
• T’Ris training progress
• Multiple revised locations & items
• Improved and revised Space events
• ...
  2023-03-17 07:51:17 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.5 - Outlook - Space Combat

Hi,

today I started with the concept for the space combat. See mockup screen above. Main features

• combat needs to be won to proceed with a mission / travel
• movement is round based on a hex grid with items and obstacles
• There are shields and hull damage
• Once your shields are down, your systems can take a hit
• Live repair can be assigned to BB-2 usinf pods
• Loot can be acquired (enemy captains, missiles...)
• MC can have sideki...
  2023-03-16 19:25:42 +0000 UTC View Post

V0.5 - Revealing Uniform Type Variations

That went quicker than expected, so I finished all four concepts in one shot. Was mainly texturing work, as the assets were available.

I personally gravitate towards D. It is not fully revealing, but imho a nice contrast.

The "strict" uniform type in V0.6 will still show ample skin (and leather).

y.v.

V0.5 - Uniform Preview for Early Access Tiers

Hi,

while waiting for the Beta feedback I started working on some design topics & assets before moving to the heavier V0.5 content (spacecombat system). The "Revealing Uniform" model in V0.5 is is one of the design items.

Here is a preview of a revealing variant. I will make two more, then put it up for VIP voting. Let me know what you think.

y.v.

V0.4- Early Access Release Candidate Done

Hi,

today I wrapped up the Release Candidate for V0.4 Early Access. It will be in beta test the next few days and will be released in an Early Access Phase as planned

• 18.03. for VIP Tier 
• 25.03. for All-Access Tier 

if no major roadblock shows up.

y.v.

Status V0.4 - 12.03.

Hi,

today I did the last render and finished the integration. Above is an unused render of Nimhe. V0.4 is now code complete and needs to be balanced and tested.

Due to a few last minute additions (mission management, bot arcade management, rebellious bot escape event rolls, ...) and complexity of the bot minigame added, I fell behind a few days. I didn't yet check for game flow and need to add a few proper balancing playthroughs to not release it poorly tuned.

Example: Curre...

V0.4 Progress 09.03.

I continued working on the integration of characters and locations. See screenshot of Nimhe inspecting her new Bot lab.

Decided to implement an unplanned tutorial quest for the bot assembly lab module/mini-game, which pushed me a bit into backlog territory. 

Hope I can catch up tomorrow and meet the beta date 12.03. and VIP EA date 17.03. for V0.4 

One the positive side, I finished the best Galaxina Episode screen yet (no spoilers) and also finished the uniform ord...

V0.4 Progress 07.03.

Hi,

today was quite productive. I

• coded the uniform quest and artwork  ...)
• coded the Lower Decks repair quest 
• integrated all the Lower Deck locations (Hallway, Turbolift, Holodeck...) and made them accessible
• added the Lower Deck ship minimap
• and cleaned up some loose ends 

I added the CRQ list as indicator what is done and what is open. Release is about 80% done. The major open quests is only the multiverse po...

V0.4 Progress

Hi,

today I integrated some of the new features. On the screen shot you can see the new uniform in action and also the new ship subsystem widget on the left side. 

Will be relevant later when you lose engine components for some reason (space first aid event, escaping bot ship damage, combat damage, ...) and you have a one glance overview here.

y.v.

Progress V0.4 & Release Dates

Hi,

after the official V0.3 release fortunately no major issues, so I worked on V0.4 for a while. Main SW design items like new locations, clothing system, multiverse pod (= item carry over into new version) and bot lab are finished.

Today I wrote all the new quest _data_ (not the code) and from tomorrow I'll code the new quests and do the accompanying renders.

Attached a (not complete) list of the new items. The BOT limbs I didn't do with blender but used DAZ assets. The co...

Preview V0.4 - Bot Lab Setup and Training Screen (NSFW)

Hi,

almost done with the Bot configuration and training lab mechanics.

• Bot parts and add-on modules can be found in loot crates
• Bots can then be assembled, once cortex unit is inserted the bot property variations are rolled (talents, skills, ...)
• value increases by add-ons, training level, part wear and grade, dynamically determined
• Finished bots can be stored, sold or rented out or (V0.5+) sent to competitions
• Your favourite bots can be p...
  2023-03-01 12:55:46 +0000 UTC View Post

Official Release V0.3a

Hi,

here is the official release of V0.3a. It is save game compatible to the V0.3 early access versions (but not to the previous version 0.2).

Changes are mainly minor bugfixes, dialogue updates and one larger gallery issue with two missing animations (will be "healed" if you load a V0.3 early access save game with this release)

The Download Links  and Changelog can be found here<...

Uniform Tryout (Semi SFW)

Hi,

finished the uniform renders today for the outfit premiering in V0.4. Slight adjustments with the golden applications, as you can see.

Now I'll write a quest around it. Space patrol getting suspicious of your ragtag crew and suspecting you to be pirates. Introduce uniforms to give your Vessel a more organized appearance. BB-2 happens to find a crate with uniforms stowed away onboard.

All that is missing is sending one of your crew in their new outfit to Station Control t...

Status V0.3 Official Release & Dev-Log V0.4

Hi,

today I packaged V0.3 for Official Release of 28.02. I'll do a playthrough tomorrow and then update the Release post with the link. Thanks to everyone submitting issues, dialogue improvements and suggestion in the EA phase.

Also, I worked a bit on finishing the locations for V0.4 and adding some minor features. I did the Holodeck, revised Lower Hallway and Bot Lab. 

Also, I added new items: "Crates". They can be found like other wares and can be sold as i...

Poll Results - Major Features

Here are the poll results on the VIP Poll regarding the main additional features (of which I can only realize one per version time-wise). Selection items were:

Feature 1 - Space Combat

• Introduction of Weapons, Shields Subsystems, Missile Loadout, Turnbased Combat, Chance for Salvaging Loot or Enemy Captain

Feature 2 - Wreck Exploration

• Dungeon crawler roguelike, multiple levels Precursor wreck, puzzles, chance for AI ...
  2023-02-25 09:57:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Dev Log 24 Feb and Release Date V0.3

Hi,

Early access testing is going well, so I can advance official release date for V0.3 to 28.02. by two days.

I fixed all issues that could be integrated without affecting save game compatibility to the EA version. Three remaining minor issues will be done in V0.4.

Speaking of which, I finished the "Multiverse Pod" feature, which allows casting your valuable engine subunits into the future and pick them up in a new version to avoid the regrind ;). As savega...

Dress Code (SFW)

Hi,

today i've been working a bit on the uniform system, which will be in V0.4.

Idea is that you can issue uniform orders on your command console in the morning for the entire crew, if every crew member meets the minimum uniform requirement.

And of course some quest steps to unlock that feature and make your crew go along with it.

y.v.

P.S.: This also will open up the option for uniform inspections to uphold discipline onboard ;)

Uniform Concept (Semi-SFW)

I'll introduce the clothing system in V0.4 and therefore am working a bit on the uniforms.

Will probably start with one type and see how much effort it is to adjust the side images and sprites.

Will post a NSFW Version in the VIP channel on Discord (to motivate those who haven't linked to discord yet...) ;)

y.v.

All-Access Tier Release of Early Access Version 0.3

Hi,

the V0.3 Early Access (#030_EA) links have been distributed to All-Access Tier Patrons by Patreon message. Please check your message inbox.

* * * Note: New game required to see new content compared to V0.2 * * *

Release Notes and Walkthrough

Thanks to only minor (mostly dialogue) reports from EA phase I, the minor dialogue and continuity fixes will all be integrated colle...