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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 impa...
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...
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 "str...
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 ...
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 appear...
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 VideoIt shows maneuvering and line of sight weapon use from load out...
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/purpleAnd 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, no...
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...
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 in...
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...
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 Multip...
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 ...
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 votin...
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 Tierif 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, ...
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 V...
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 endsI added the CRQ list as indicator what is done a...
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...
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 th...
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, dynamical...
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 wi...
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 app...
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...
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 CaptainFeature 2 - Wr...
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...
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 a...
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 WalkthroughThanks to only minor (mostly dialogue) reports from EA phase I, the minor dial...
