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Dev-Log 9th August - V0.9 Space Journey X
Hi,today I integrated the main quest of V0.9. It is your task to help the Vorons investigate a suspicious Krell Biolab and put an end to its nefarious activities. Screenshot shows you intercepting a Krell Convoy coming from that very Lab...If you are successful, a Voron Cloaking Shield is in reach :)This was by far the...
Dev-Log 8th August - V0.9 Galaxy Map
Hi,prior to writing the V0.9 main quest I finished the Galaxy map mechanics. Star systems have now defined neighbors reachable by Gate and the connections may or may not be operational. Map doesn't look spectacular but all hyperjump links are dynamically drawn in Renpy and can change status.This opens up some quest...
Dev-Log 7th August - Space Journey X V0.9
Hi,today I finished the code around Audra, the Space Guard. Expanded interactions in the bar and added the options for Captain Jim to 'show her his ship'... NSFW cutscene also rendered.While I did the code, I came up with a great mini-game idea to expand the bar interactions and provide some entertainment for o...
Dev-Log 6th August - Release Schedule V0.9
Hi,as of today about half of the NSFW content for V0.9 is done and I can fix the schedule with the remaining CRQ with reasonable reliability. 12.08. Code Freeze 14.08. Beta 18.08. VIP Tier Early Access 1 26.08. All Access Tier Early Access 2 02.09. Official Patreon ReleaseFor spoiler reasons I don't want to post an...
All-Access & VIP Preview (NSFW) - Bot Type N & Nimhe
Working hard for more variety in the Bot world :)Nillarian Shell :) I finally found that green tint & SSS setting that doesn't look corpsy. You can also see the new lab setup. Resources are now referenced directly from cargo (no reloading or refilling!) and lab manager is integrated into configurator.Also a small p...
Dev-Log 4th August - V0.9
Hi,a few days ago I started to render and integrate NSFW and game content into V0.9 and am still busy at it.Integrated the new starting screen Day 75 (see screenshot 1) for those who want to continue.Then I added public favours for Nimhe. I was struggling a bit how to acquire favour points with her and finally found a ...
Dev-Log 2nd August - V0.9 Progress
Hi,today I fixed a bunch of issues coming back for V090 DEV mechanics tests and began with the cutscenes for the main quest.The Krell have started experiments on Voronian cloning in their Biolab, which did not go well with the Voronian neighbors. Our mc will get sucked into this conflict, with certain rewards at the en...
Space Journey X - Official Release V0.8c
Hi,please find the Official Release Downloads for version V0.8c (=Official Patreon Release) below. It should be save game compatible with all V0.8 Early Access Releases (recommend to use a save in Captain’s Cabin).If you have any suggestions or hints on the game’s direction & playability, please let me know. PC Dow...
Dev-Log - 31st July
Hi,I just posted the 090DEV version into the Beta channel on discord for testing of new mechanics. Now I'll move on to quests and NSFW for V090.Screenshot you see is an encounter at one of the space oddities Vee identifies on the Space Nav Map. You can see a new mob which, if defeated, has a new item (Collapsar Tor...
Dev-Log 30th of June
Hi,today I integrated a new character into the Spacebar, Audra, Sergeant in the Iltari Space Guard. She will appear every other day in the bar after duty and might be willing to talk with you once you have rescued a few slaves...She'll get some NSFW content in V0.90 in a side quest. Lilith The Infiltrator and Veron...
Dev-Log 29th June
Hi,today I completed the integration of the revised uniform / public training assets. In the screenshot you can see the the official Iltari Station Uniform Registration Scanner. Without occupant in this preview :)The next days I'll package the V090DEV version which contains the new GUI and mechanics for Beta Testin...
Dev-Log 28th June - Status V0.9
Hi,today I completed rewrite of the entire uniform and public training code, which was incongruous at times.Now the onboard training with both uniforms needs to be finished for T'Ris to be able to render public favours (uniform walks) outside. Changed the uniform registration cutscenes with some new renders and new...
Dev-Log July 27th
Hi,today I implemented a Job for Vee who was just relaxing so far (except when she takes care of Seraphine in the Holodeck).Vee can now be assigned the task "Space Survey". Occasionally she will find a Space Oddity / Mystery which you can the explore on the map for special loot or combat.As to V080_EA2a I hope ...
Dev-Log July 25th - V0.9DEV and V0.8 EA 2
Hi,today I started reworking the - so far imho too unstructured - favour system and progression. In V0.9 there will now be Private Favours when the character is in her Cabin and Public Favours when the character is on duty.I started with T'Ris and also will rewrite the uniform progression (EXH, SUB), station walks ...
VIP Poll Results - Character Content V0.9
Hi,here are the VIP Poll results on characters, for which more NSFW content is requested:Main Character Winners 41% Nimhe 32% T'Ris 15% KhelaraSide Character Winners 22% Lilith (Infiltrator) 19% Veronica (Iltari Station Barkeeper) 15% Tarakian Space Patrol GuardThanks to everyone who participated in the poll! With ...
Space Journey X V0.8 Early Access 2a Release Update
Hi,EDIT: Critical Control Flow Issue CR-0492 Fixed with V0.80_EA2aI recommend you download and use version V080_EA2aplease find the download links for Update V0.8 EA2a below.The V0.8 EA2a version is save game compatible to V0.8 EA1, V0.8_EA2 version (but for technical reasons not to V0.7 or earlier).If there are D/L is...
Dev-Log - V0.8 Early Access 2 Completed
Hi,today I integrated the last CRQ into V0.8 Early Access (EA2) Version and started testing. V0.8 EA2 will be published tomorrow (24th July) one day early for All-Access Tier PatronsIt should be fully compatible with V0.8 EA1 Saves.y.v.
Dev-Log July 22nd - V0.9 Bot Management
Hi,today I rewrote the Bot Stasis Pod Handling, which imho needed some improvement.In V0.8 all bots found in space or coming back from the arcade ended up as anonymous containers in cargo. Unpacking was in FiFo style as they were queued.In V0.9 the Cargo Bay has a separate (virtual) bot processing area You enter it by ...
Dev-Log July 21st- Status V0.80 EA and V0.90 Work
Hi,today I mostly worked on V0.90 SW-Design issues. Re factored some of the code which always bugged me and also introduced a live-update feature for the Quest database.That allows adding / removing / correcting quests in small software updates and game testing runs while keeping save game compatibility.Every in-game n...
Dev-Log - July 20th - V090 Codebase Started
Hi,while collecting and fixing the occasional issue for V0.80 EA1 I have done the top level planning for V0.90 and started the Code-Base V0.90 Branch.Main Features Quest: The Way Home Continued (Full Galaxy Map Revealed) Quest: The Gate To Voron Space Quest: The Clone Private / Public Favour System Overhaul Botlab GUI ...
VIP Poll Status Update - Most Popular Side Character (NSFW)
Hi,VIP voting results are stabilizing, Lilith (Infiltrator) leads with around 25%, followed by Veronica, the Space Bar Barkeeper and Space Patrol...Guess those three will get some more visibility in V090... ;)Early Access 1 is running well so far. A few graphics glitches and some minor trade inconsistencies.y.v.
VIP Poll Status Update - Most Popular Side Character
Hi,in an unexpected (for me) turn of events Veronica, The Space Bar Barkeeper, leads the poll for most popular (and NSFW requested...) side character with around 25% of the votes, closely followed by Lilith (Infiltrator) and Tarakian Space Patrol GirlAll have 20%+ scores, so the rest of the group is far behind with rat...
Space Journey X V0.8 - Early Access 1 Released!
Hi,the VIP Early Access Links were just distributed. Please check your Patreon Inbox (allow 30 min for delivery). If you did not receive anything, please let me know.Thank you for your support!y.v.Billing Note: If your 1st of July CC payment didn't go through, Patreon takes you off the member list until retry is su...
VIP Poll V090- Part II - Side Characters
Hi,here is part 2 of the VIP Poll, the side characters. Who deserves more (NSFW) screen time in V0.9?Thanks for your vote and participation!y.v.
VIP Poll V090- Part I - Main Characters
HiHere is Part One (main characters) of the VIP Character Content Poll. Side characters will come in a separate poll.Which main character would you like to see more (NSFW) of in V0.90?Thank you for your participation & vote!y.v.
Space Journey X - V0.8 Release Notes
Hi, here is the release notes post for V0.8cMain New Features Completely reworked economy (bots, wares, missions) Revised mission system on central Captain's console Quest: The Holodeck Quest: The Princesses Demands Quest: Toys For Nimhe Ct'd Quest: Nimhe Public Favours Quest: A Favour For Krogneath / Pet Train...
Dev-Log 16th July - V0.8 Early Access 1 Packaged
Hi,after fixing all the issues reported (massive thanks to all the beta testers!) I just now packaged EA1 for release on 18th.Tomorrow I'll do some final testing. I activated last minute Tech Skill mechanics for MC (which had been in the code for a while). Repair of the ship now improves your Tech Skills. Higher te...
Dev-Log 15th July - Space Journey X V0.8
Hi,V0.8 Beta so far is running well (one major issue with the quests, already fixed). I took that as motivation to add a quest database sanity check routine at game ini. If there is a flaw in the quest conditions from now on it pops up right at game start and not 90% in.I spent also some time to re-render a bunch of sc...
VIP & All Access Tier Bonus Art (NSFW)
here is an unused artwork / render. I gave up on the mirrored tub as it caused too many lighting troubles.This image ended up reasonably well imho ;)Enjoy.y.v.
Dev-Log 14th July - Beta V0.8 Started
Hi,today I packaged and distributed the beta. Thanks to the extended testing of the V0.8 DEV version in the last 2 weeks (thanks to all the testers!) I hope not many issues remain.18th July for the early access VIP release and 24th for the All-Access EA release and 1st August for Official Patreon Release should be OK. ...
