Links at post:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2023/12/tls-0722-public-release.html
TLS 0.72.2 [12/15/23]
- New Orcent assets thanks to Lamsey and Annikath.
- Even MORE Orcent variant dialogue.
- Clarified that Megail's quest also resets research.
- Duplicate equipment bug fixed.
- Assorted bugfixing and polishing.
This al...
2023-12-15 23:42:08 +0000 UTC View PostTLS 0.72.1 is out and apparently stable, so there should be no trouble with the public release. A less rushed schedule means extra thinking time, so it's time to contemplate the future and ramble. Posting the weekly update early because I'm trying to get my head on straight.
While I'm excited to conclude TLS from a creative perspective, I admit to some anxiety from a business perspective. In an ideal world, I'd have a 100% clear plan for the next stage, a new game to present everyone an...
2023-12-09 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostOpening this one to $1 backers! Consider it an early Christmas present. ^-^ Hopefully this longer release period will work even for the busier players and result in a completely stable build over the holidays.
Link: https://mega.nz/file/z5sUnKCb#qjlsu1R1UNPyG1tr0jPBdLMkNWZSucWwdiRVfrhY-rY
Hmm, slow feedback this time. Maybe too close to the holidays? Anyway, I'm on top of all simple bug reports (fortunately not many), but haven't finished all the feedback requesting or suggesting entirely new content. Considering more feedback is expected, TLS 0.72.1 will likely be a little longer coming.
Two weeks for the public update? Dunno, will play it by ear depending on how fast things go.
Anyway, I'm tired, so fortunately I have some new art for content this week. Above you...
2023-12-03 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostI almost stumbled at the finish line, guys. Usually the rush of finishing up a release will carry me, but I'm not feeling 100% for some reason. The majority of the work was done under great conditions, I just hope I didn't bungle in some bugs right at the end.
Link: https://mega.nz/file/W0l3AAZY#GkvH34k1hh8eSj4v6zdBM36QwWc9ED3YSzO7K93FJxk
Wow, is this really the fortieth of these? Dang. Anyway, we have a cuddly selection of scenes from Chapter 4 this week. ^-^ Fortunately these are done in time to appear in the coming update so it will have some art.
Too busy to have much to say about these three. Hope everyone enjoys them!
2023-11-29 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, hope everyone has had a good holiday season if you celebrate. I usually keep these holiday posts short, but I have good news: there should be a TLS update coming out next weekend.
Traditionally, I've often wanted to get out an end of year update, but it's been a challenge. Putting out content too near Thanksgiving or Christmas leads to weird, staggered playing/bugfixing periods because people are naturally involved with holiday events. Given the minimum two weeks for a release, the...
2023-11-26 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Before we get into these busy days, we have another Mestan comic from Argo the Ratfolk! These are all being added to the image pack, with more variants, but I haven't uploaded the new pack yet. Anyway, other stuff:
Two fun fan things this week! Behold both above and below:
New public update:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2023/11/tls-0711-public-release.html
I'm making progress, trying to stay focused, so keeping this short.
2023-11-10 23:50:05 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a blobfish week, guys. Flopping around decompressed, sort of getting stuff done:
Don't get too excited: this is just a small but necessary step forward, not a major content release. Skip unless you were being annoyed by one of the bugs, want to look at the new script, or want to see the new illustrated scenes.
Link: https://mega.nz/file/GkE1UaRL#CLxf_ORM0LHJqLJpWxgztAIeHsR2O1C1NP-ZIxPs3DM
TLS 0.71.0
- Fixed bug in ...
2023-11-03 21:59:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Small but complex set this time: Hilstara x Yarra, then two different CGs for the Victory Orgy. The plan was to add anything else forgotten in Chapter 3, but apparently I didn't forget anything for once. Because the Victory Orgy is such a complex scene, we decided that it should primarily focus on Iris, because it's her scene emotionally.
Question/update for $10 patrons. Nobody has complained about it, but there's a bug in the Sarai quest that leads to an inappropriate scene for new pla...
2023-11-01 16:17:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We begin with another meme spontaneously created by Annikath! If you didn't see, on her own Discord she counted which TLS characters have the highest amount of art. Though Yarra has the most scenes currently in-game, Qum came in first due to the sheer amount of fanart. ^-^ If you use Discord, you can click over to see the complete top ten collages.
Unfortunately, that's going to be the last pink and fluffy part of thi...
2023-10-29 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
We begin with another comic from Argo the Ratfolk, this one a crossover with Baldur's Gate 3. Another game that I hope to play in some imaginary future where I have more time. Anyway, hope you enjoy the puppies. ^-^
The TLS update is out, mostly stable but with a trivial bug that will be a problem for new saves. Just a matter of one single checkbox, but all the compiling and uploading would take so much time. T-T I will... try to take care of this eventually, when it doesn't interfere w...
2023-10-22 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Usually I do these posts without a picture, but what the heck, I'll throw in the promo image for Steam. They have to be SFW, but Annikath has put together various teasing images. I don't know if they get anyone into the game, but at least they make the updates page prettier.
Anyway, new update available on Steam and blog:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2023/10/0702...
2023-10-20 22:23:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Busy days, busy post. First we have a meme from Annikath. On Twitter a confused commenter asked what was happening and she explained, "She is getting fucked as a symbol of liberation for her people!" It pleases me that TLS produces sentences like this. ^-^
Anyway, TLS 0.70.0 is out for $5 patrons. I am constantly seeking new ways to increase development speed, and it has led to many efficiencies over the year...
2023-10-15 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostEDIT: Version 0.70.1 now available!
- A new script has added a VN-style backlog that will show you previous dialogue. It is activated via the D key.
- The boss in Sarai's quest has been toned down, so please try again if you found it frustrating the first time.
- Riala's quest now ends with her proper boss.
- Several tweaks to Riala's quest mechanics, which should make clearing everything possible for new saves.
- The usual bugfixing and polishing.
Every one of these posts contains a lovely bunch of new art, but for this one I also have a request. We have come very near finishing another chapter of the game, which also means finishing another phase of art. Time to check in and make sure I haven't made oversights.
But first, the newest set! This is quite a big one. ^-^ We have some lovely scenes with Iris and Riala, since we're wrapping up the Third Arclentian War content. A cute scene with the Ivalan succubus, a wacky scene in the...
2023-10-11 16:57:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Big announcement today, but first look above. TLS has nearly 500 reviews on Steam, which is a significant threshold. If it can get five more reviews (that aren't all negative) then the overall rating will change to "Overwhelmingly Positive". This may attract more players, but it will also just look nice. ^-^ I know many of you probably already reviewed the game, or don't want to review porn o...
2023-10-08 17:07:43 +0000 UTC View Post
More fanart again! This time we have Sho, Robin... and Robin. ^-^ This is more lovely work courtesy of patron genericname12345.
As for TLS: Stineford's reworking will have to wait, there's progress to be made! I have finally gotten in gear and, as usual, discovered that I have finished more pieces than I thought. I am doing significant work on two more harem quests. These two are heavy on character interactions, one in the harem and another with NPCs.
There's no question the quest...
2023-10-01 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
This week started average and then took a sharp turn. I guess I'll take things in chronological order.
When I took on various additional tasks, I hoped that they would push me into gear and feared they would distract me. Instead... they just didn't take that much time. For example, I've been pushing DStP along, but it simply isn't consuming meaningful amounts of time/energy.
It isn't that I've done nothing with TLS (I've been finishing some Sarai dialogues I'm very pleased with), ...
2023-09-24 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostWe're bearing down on the final checkmarks on the roadmap and so I wanted to talk about them. I actually group them into several different categories, some of which are clearer in my mind and some of which are still "unsolved" in my head to some degree. I don't want to mention exactly which ones, as that will just bias people, so this post will be a bit vague.
Two of the remaining checks I am crystal clear on. To give one actual example, Orcent will get a whole dungeon that involves the...
2023-09-17 16:57:02 +0000 UTC View PostInternet whyyyy. >_< I decided to give up on Mediafire and Steam for now, because I do have the main two links for everyone:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2023/09/tls-0692-public-release.html
Hopefully everything will get sorted out later and I will also push my way through the promotional junk. This update better not have a...
2023-09-15 22:12:24 +0000 UTC View PostOriginally I was going to finish an essay about game design, but it started feeling like work instead of a fun way to procrastinate from work, and I think we all agree it would be better to spend work energy on actual work.
I'd describe this week as being the protagonist of an old martial arts movie: surrounded by minions who rush in one or two at a time. I'm keeping up and smacking them down, feeling very productive in the process, but there's still a big horde of tasks lurking. But I ...
2023-09-10 16:58:55 +0000 UTC View PostNew build of version 70! Usually .1 builds are boring, but this one has quite a bit of added content that might interest you, specifically in Orilise's quest.
Link: https://mega.nz/file/H9NABCqC#v5vQsdTXDtHlGJGpxwhippZg-czhAu_gBg-a84dkBRk
TLS 0.69.1
- Substantial content added to Orilise's quest.
- New bonus added after Lynine's ...
2023-09-08 21:56:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks. I disappeared because my internet just up and died; the ISP has been getting worse lately, but I didn't expect it to be down for so long. This sucks in general, and doubly sucks because I've gotten messages from people worried that there's another reason.
Nope! I am just unable to access proper internet on my main machine. No real consequences other than harmed productivity and general grouchiness.
I will not be very prompt in responding to feedback. If I haven't clicke...
2023-09-03 21:38:44 +0000 UTC View PostHello, everyone, it's time for TLS 0.70.0! Which is definitely the next version of TLS!
No, seriously, while I personally think it would be extremely funny to skip over version 69 without comment, I decided not to. Make all the "nice" jokes you want. =P I hope it's a nice update.
Link: https://mega.nz/file/n8VwQDgI#5XiBbkIbZwk770TbeGLNq56EBCoONgckUHUiPa...
2023-09-01 21:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post
I had a whole abstract post in mind about quest design in games, but I guess I'll save time not writing it, because there's hopefully an update coming.
I hesitate to call it a monster update, because over the years the standards for those have risen quite high, but it's a substantial one. Multiple harem and plot quests, a dozen new sex scenes, a crazy new game-within-a-game, a bunch of art, consequences in the world, etc. I hope everybody will like it. As you can see in the roadmap abov...
2023-08-27 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Misc info before the main update: