Feels like forever since I posted the updates here, but it's time to correct it.
Still, I'm not going to beat around the bush, here's the link for the latest update:
HERE
Basically this will be the last update of "content" for the foreseeable future.
As much as I think it could be better, I think AoW has reached its "complete" version, and the rest of the up...
I won't lie, it's been a rough month.
This is the first update that I ever did that feels like a proper H game update. Got 3 animated H CGs (4 because 1 scene has 2).
I got a lot of stuff in the works like the background above (that's not finished) that I couldn't put in the game just yet, as well as establishing shots (3D CGs) that are still needed, but at least, the text / dialogues should be at the level I'm expecting it to be. I still recommend waiting a month to play it.
... 2025-03-08 20:54:24 +0000 UTC View Post
New update with a Vel H-CG, quite a bit of banter, more info on Vel and Ethan and a new animation. Wanted to add more, but I still don't have the battle for after the 3D establishing shot, so Kingdom stuff is for the next update.
Here is the link :
https://mega.nz/file/SU10HJrY#L4ZpHdqguo-dzK9rGGDuxBKqGJiaHilwITpLTSGnfks
Here's the link for the 1.28 Update.
Most interesting part is a new mission and inclusion of the Mercenary system, even though its introduction has to be reworked with a better tutorial.
Also setting up some stuff for Ethan and Vel.
https://mega.nz/file/PVUjnaiQ#36UyVLe0HgGtzm-NPScUXSdxJctaG8j_tqmA1k69pRU
Here's the link for the latest version of Ashes of War.
Finishing the Krakin arc, mostly with a focus on Xi.
Still missing a half CG.
A new variable for Xi's H scene will make the game crash if you load after said scene.
https://mega.nz/file/vMNDnJRC#BfcJu66r9Giu5Aue-NO3YlaJo2aYYUUh4ZIihOQUyE4
Here's the link to the 1.26 version, which includes the first draft of the battle system.
I also added a tiny scene with Xi at the end of the current story progression, and the animated CGs for some Camilla, Rachel, and Xi CGs.
Hope you'll enjoy it.
If any of you got feedback on the battle system, please, don't hesitate to throw it in the Discord. Every bit helps.
Here is the link to the first build for the battle system.
For now, it's quite easy, this is really to test the mechanics and how it plays for the average Joe (rather than the tactical enthusiast).
A lot more work needs to be done on some parts of the UI (mostly all the tutorial stuff)
I'm welcome to all feedback if you have any. Don't hesitate to do so here or on the Discord.
Mercenary system and hard mode are planned and in development. Hopefully, coming soon enough.
1.25 update.
Still a bit sick so there's not that much, but at least it's finally new stuff.
Added 1 scene for Eva, and 1 scene for Xi, with 3 new CGs and a Background.
https://mega.nz/file/WQFSGJjI#2AwknIdy8SIcJWU2vXendtwOuiwC2CLpdQFjBftbRXU
Went back to work in Blender, and thought I would give a sneak Peak at some stuff I'm working on for the "EndGame".
Here's the MEGA link for the latest version.
It is officially the LAST update focused on the re-writes.
From now on, it's back to completely new stuff.
Only things that will change previously are one scene with Nora, as I need the battle system for it to make sense, some CGs that will become animated CGs, and some work on affection variables that will become a bit more important down the line (this one may kill a couple of saves).
Still, I'm quite happy with the result. ...
Here's some art WIP.
The Eva one is not going to be used for quite a while, but I hope Xi's CG can appear in update just after the one that will finish the re-writes.
As of now, the Pirates all have been depicted in armor, so I've decided to add some variety to them by putting them out of said armor.
Grant will probably appear in the next update while the others will have to wait a bit.
Finally received the last elements for Nora's scene (that I'm probably going to re-use down the line).
I can finally say that the initial Nora H-scene is complete (at long last).
The style is a bit different from the usual artists, but I promise the transitions works quite well in game, so hope you'll enjoy it.
It's also the first time where I (kinda) have the MC on screen.
This is already in the game and will be available in the next update.
Most of you have probably already seen it, but here's the link to the October "Dev Log" for the game:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashesofwar/ashes-of-war-a-sci-fi-visual-novel/posts/4235537
It's not something I'm used to do, so if you've got any feedback, don't hesitate.
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On another note, I'm going to bring the Patreon...
Just in case you've missed it, here's the 1.19 link.
It messes up the Nora storyline just a tiny bit, but it will be fixed soon.
https://mega.nz/file/bBdjwBZK#TVysN9mErmUAOSBimJJywN51-Vjx3dC4L1Lf_cembqU
Oh no. Rachel is VERY CONVENIENTLY stuck. I really hope nothing lewd happens to her.
(Now that the kickstarter is up, I'll try to give more content to this page... Sorry to bring so little)
You know, it's high time the Patrons get something somewhat exclusive, so get this preview of one of the CGs I have in the vault.
I really like this one too, so I think it's better if I share it a bit.
The new-ish update adding a new scene and some 3D CGs
Once again, I strongly advise you to follow the project on Discord rather than here.
https://mega.nz/file/yE1CVCpR#e6FvfHj6O1EKjKNka_12CnDZVDrGWJ-0eAcKz8QR7Og
Here's the 1.12 version in case you missed it in Discord
We have:
You know, this should be the first place where I update, but it always ends up being the last.
Given I don't offer much just yet (I'm planning stuff, really), I prioritize the discord, where it's visible, but I make the assumption everyone's on there, (which should be the case), but I'm the first one to mute servers and banish them to the shadow realm of the bottom of the servers pile, so maybe that's a mistake.
Anyway, here's an updated version with more content :
2023-08-29 12:48:33 +0000 UTC
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I finally finished the first version of the battle module.
Let me tell you it was quite a painful experience for a fledgling dev that doesn't know right from left.
Wasn't too sure if updating with stuff I wasn't pleased with was super useful, but maybe I should have keep it a bit more consistent. I'd hoped for a monthly update, but as you can see, I suck at setting deadlines.
Anyway, here's the version with the battle Module. Given you've played the game, it's not going...
So we made a Discord Server, mostly to collect feedback and allow people to discuss the game.
No cool perks for patrons (yet), but I'll probably be a bit more reachable here than on other platforms.
If you're not already swimming in servers, don't hesitate to join, I swear we're quite chill.
During the last few days, I've been busy doing a couple of things.
Fixing bugs, getting versions out for Mac and Android, improving the UI, etc...
All in order to have a product decent enough for Steam.
Which I nearly have, with my remaining task being to roll out a couple 3D animations for the space battles, just to have something a bit more interesting to look at than just the same render I did.
Once that is done, I'll release the game on Steam.
I decided to se...
As always, no new content, just UI tweaking for the experience to be more qualitative.
- Save Menu on Right Click
- Saves now show the screen where you saved.
- Text prints faster.
- Bigger icons for bottom toolbar
- More precise cursor.
DDL Link : Mega
Nothing exciting here, but it never hurts.
V1.01 :
DDL Link:
https://mega.nz/file/yUUTSZIB#03YeGz3JGCin9Mhtca33PFA06Otgcfh9V8yJvnTSH34
A couple of our sketches to give you an idea of the creation process. It doesn't always come out as we like, but the guys we work with usually make great work.
Doing Sci-fi makes things quite complicated compared to a more classical setting, but I thing we managed to get the feel somewhat right even with a shoestring budget.
2022-12-30 14:15:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Link to the first part of our VN, Ashes of War.
The beginning of the story, that will hopefully last long.
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https://mega.nz/file/7BEFDYbJ#McySL_RK6TpVhq6jXXWTCM2WiPwUZChb7Ug9Lks7w1I
