Hey beta testers - version 2 has been released, implementing the fixes you've caught so far!
You can access it in the same google drive folder (it says Beta Version 2 now) and you can report any errors and/or feedback you have to the same sheet =)
2017-05-08 18:13:33 +0000 UTC View PostHey beta testers - thanks for your support and for your time trying out this early version of Life Sim!
I am currently out of state until Monday (posting from wifi real quick) - so I won't be updating the beta until then. Once I return I'll go through all of the bugs found, stamp out as many as I can, and release another beta build for you all.
Thanks again and I hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave general feedback - I'll take it into account and possibly...
2017-05-06 21:18:20 +0000 UTC View PostJust giving a heads up that the beta has finally been released. The main hangup was that I added 3,500 words of workout scenes, which will hopefully be considered much more enjoyable than the previous generic ones!
If you processed a $10 pledge and did not receive a message inviting you to the beta, let me know. If you missed the pledge window and would like to support, or pledged less than $10 and would like to be upgraded to the $10 tier, feel free to paypal your 'pled...
2017-05-05 23:26:13 +0000 UTC View PostJust a quick poll wondering if you prefer there to be some level of randomization in descriptions / feats of strength / workout scenes, or if you prefer to have a set description at set levels.
2017-05-05 00:05:44 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone,
Getting close to finishing up the workout scenes I detailed earlier. We're looking at a couple thousand words of content here once it's finished - like the feats of strength, these are somewhat similar to an actual FMG story in presentation.
That said, I am curious if people would still like the option to use the old generic bicep/squat/bench exercises that are present in 3.1. It would require an hour or so of me fixing them up a bit to u...
2017-05-04 03:00:35 +0000 UTC View PostHands have recovered!
The big thing now is I've gone ahead and started writing a bunch of individual workout scenes. It's now going to be similar to Feats of Strength where you get different scenes based off of the GF's strength level (though even among these there will be permutations like how much weight she lifts).
Currently have about ~10 workouts outlined - may add some more, or cut a couple depending on how involved they are.
Once ...
2017-05-02 19:21:18 +0000 UTC View PostAlright - fingers started cramping up, which has reduced my ability to work for right now; need to try and sleep or at least rest my hands for a few hours.
Ended up getting a bit too ambitious - all of the systems are in place and (to my knowledge) fully working. But I wanted to make the actual weight lifting scenes much more dynamic and (imo) intense. Also have been adding more to the new community college, and living room conversations. So these things are still ...
2017-05-01 04:49:57 +0000 UTC View PostNext as in... After 4.1, which will be the Competitions Update
2017-05-01 03:04:22 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone,
I am officially in the final stretch of Life Sim 4.0. This was, on my end, the largest update since the Intelligence + Shop + Job update a while back. I will be 100% crystal clear: on your end it is not as big of a difference. This is because I essentially recreated the game's structure to cut the number of passages from 229 to UNDER 100. (All while adding MORE content to the game.)
Those who are familiar with Twine will unders...
2017-04-30 18:54:04 +0000 UTC View PostJust a quick questionnaire regarding whether you feel money was acquired too quickly, slowly, or just right.
Keep in mind that a career update is planned in the future - which would likely include new professions and promotions for existing ones, along with other avenues to earn money.
2017-04-30 00:50:48 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
Just wanted your opinion on what would be some good rewards for this patreon campaign moving forward. Currently the main draw is the $10+ "Early Access"
But what else would you like to see? Particularly interested in ideas for the $5 tier! Or for higher tiers as well.
2017-04-28 23:21:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone,
There's a very high chance of the beta for Version 4 coming to all of the $10+ Patrons this weekend.
If (and only IF) I do make this deadline, then you can expect me to create another "What should I work on next" Paid Poll. (Next update, 4.1, will have competitions. So this will determine what comes after that.) This will give the ~30 new patrons (whew) since the last paid post a chance to process a pledge and get access to the beta. &n...
2017-04-27 23:44:55 +0000 UTC View PostWould you like the possibility of an update in the future introducing superpowers? These would likely be new stats that are strengthened over time (like telekenesis, telepathy, flight, invulnerability, etc.)
They would probably be unlocked by building a special machine, drinking a certain potion, finding a piece of equipment, etc.
2017-04-27 01:39:10 +0000 UTC View PostFirst off, just wanted to say that I'm not dead, and the project isn't abandoned. Been going through some personal stuff (touched upon in a recent DA journal) and took a bit of a mental health break.
Anyways, something came to me recently - what if at the higher levels of strength (like 40-50+) the girlfriend had an 'aura' around her? (Think anime / DBZ ish) or perhaps even a lightning effect around her biceps?
Is that something that would be too out of ...
2017-04-16 19:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Time for... Time!
One of the things being implemented to version 4.0 is... time!
There will now be a persistent in-game clock that advances when you perform certain activities.
For example, working out will take 2 hours. If you try to work out at 11PM or midnight, then you won't be allowed to. (unless I messed up)
You can advance the day and reset time by going to sleep. This also means that doi...
2017-02-03 22:36:23 +0000 UTC View Post
[unpaid post, no charge]
Hello everyone,
As my thanks for being generous patrons, and as I promised, I will be making frequent posts keeping you all updated on the specifics of what's going on with life-sim.
So, I took the plunge and am essentially recreating the game in a new twine file. Why? Well.... If you look at the attachment called "old twine web" you'll see some, I repeat, some, of the current ...
2017-02-02 02:45:38 +0000 UTC View PostThis pledge is being generated for what I should do AFTER fmg life sim version 4 (the strength update)
For non-life sim game to win, it has to get at least 50% of the vote, after which another (non-paid) poll will occur.
2017-02-01 03:09:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone.
Despite my earlier grumbling, I have been grinding a bit on the strength update. It's going to be a rather large update structurally. I'm probably going to be physically recreating the game it in a new Twine file. However, you aren't going to see that much of a change on your end (aside from the new mechanics, content, etc) - as the same descriptions and basic gameplay loops will be retained.
We're going to the next version of sugarcube (which...
2017-01-27 00:25:05 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
So the strength update... Well, I think it's going to improve the game a lot. However, it's ended up becoming a rather large undertaking, because every single event that modifies strength has to be changed to some degree. And also, there is a whole new system where you upgrade the home gym, and the actual strength levels are being revamped so they're more realistic (20 inch arms will no longer = strongest human alive)
With that said, ...
2017-01-16 22:44:23 +0000 UTC View Post(free post, don't worry)
Hey everyone, check out the attachment below - it's my current plan for the next couple months of FMG Life Sim. You can also expect a pledge to be generated on the evening of the 29th for September's Update (which is detailed in the news letter and will launch in October)
Thanks for your support, and feel free to share your thoughts on anything you'd like!
2016-09-18 20:10:09 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2016-01-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, here is the latest newsletter. Going to try and make these regularly. Let me know your thoughts so I'll know it's worth doing so!
Thanks for all of your support!
2016-01-06 20:30:40 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2015-12-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2015-12-01 07:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2015-11-01 06:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2015-10-01 06:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostThank you so much for the support this month!
2015-09-01 06:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone,
I just wanted to show off the current progress in development, which you can see here:
http://magnusmagneto.deviantart.com/journal/FMG-Game-Dev-Blog-555599341
As always, your support is highly appreciated, and I hope to be more transparent and deliver more updates regularly to you all!
2015-08-24 09:30:48 +0000 UTC View Post