Unreal Engine Arkavite [v0.14.3 Alpha] [Rumi]

[RUMI-DONO]

Not a huge fan of turn based combat. Why any developer would bother making something they couldn't enjoy playing themselves is beyond me. I threw out examples like Skyrim. This project isn't exactly aiming to be the Sekiro of lewd games. I have faith gamers have basic motor skills, are more competent than journos, and can handle a little hack and slash.
If difficulty is a problem, that's what settings are for. Easy mode, auto-targeting, auto combat. Why not.

Y'know I always found the defeat scenes, repercussions of a horny defeat, and bad ends in these types of games to be fun. Maybe it is my fetish, maybe I have a masochistic steak, but I can be damn sure I'm not alone on this.

 

[jollyroger1212]

Y'know I always found the defeat scenes, repercussions of a horny defeat, and bad ends in these types of games to be fun. Maybe it is my fetish, maybe I have a masochistic steak, but I can be damn sure I'm not alone on this.

I like the vision you have for this, eager to see it develop. Any plans to sell copies once it's done, or is this more out of love of the game? Only things I'd change are things you already seem to have on the roadmap.

 

[Kjatryn]

An interesting project so far, I look forward to what else comes from this. (Definitely not hoping for some kind of restraint system)

 

[ffive]

I have faith gamers have basic motor skills, are more competent than journos, and can handle a little hack and slash.

The reality of it outside of chest-beating "rawwwr, gamerzzzz" is, even a basic minigame which requires simple mouse clicks within short time limit get tons of complaints around here how it's too hard, annoying, unnecessary and that there should be button to skip it, and practically never comments how "wow, i really enjoyed the gameplay". People who play porn games aren't "gamers", they're literal wankers looking for a wank. Not really for something that gets in the way of that.

Of course, it's perfectly reasonable to want to make something that you'll enjoy yourself. Just as long as you're okay with understanding that what you find enjoyable turns away most of the potential audience.

Y'know I always found the defeat scenes, repercussions of a horny defeat, and bad ends in these types of games to be fun. Maybe it is my fetish, maybe I have a masochistic steak, but I can be damn sure I'm not alone on this.

Certainly, but also take note how the games which include these themes also typically include a "Submit" button so the player who is into the "sex on defeat" can simply get to what they're interested in, instead of having to pretend they're having fun "fighting, but not well enough to actually win".

 

[Mage_]

I suspect what people actually want is some sense of control over the events and ability to influence the plot -- that's the difference between game with choices from a kinetic novel you mention and from regular porn which is its basic equivalent. Since you are apparently also okay with a visual novel (which lack any real gameplay) as long as it's not kinetic.

So imo, trying to inject some sort of anything that requires some genuine real-time skills to get through and that's going to leave 90% of your potential players unable to proceed and frustrated, it's a mistake and shooting yourself in the foot. But then hey, if that's the developer's fetish...

A visual novel can have gameplay, at least the ones (no porn) I have played had it, just think about Ace Attorney, Nonary games, Danganronpa, so, I don't see why a visual novel with porn couldn't have gameplay too, I mean, I agree that most people here just want to goon, but for me games like this are the ones I finish and don't delete it without finishing it because I got bored. There are some games here that I downloaded but then I enjoyed even when ignoring the porn.

 

[Styl1sh]

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Press the "I" key

silly bugger, they're not gonna be in the inventory if I can't come across any in the dungeons, lol!

are they that well hidden/rare? I've cleared 12 dungeons, room by room, and did not find a single one

 

[RUMI-DONO]

The reality of it outside of chest-beating "rawwwr, gamerzzzz" is, even a basic minigame which requires simple mouse clicks within short time limit get tons of complaints around here how it's too hard, annoying, unnecessary and that there should be button to skip it, and practically never comments how "wow, i really enjoyed the gameplay". People who play porn games aren't "gamers", they're literal wankers looking for a wank. Not really for something that gets in the way of that.

People are typically more vocal when it comes to stating they don't like something, or they've had a negative experience with something. A silent client is a happy client. That being said, if players complain to the developer about a badly designed puzzle, they may be justified, but assuming they're right, shouldn't the expectation then be to make a better puzzle, or make the existing puzzle easier? Not "add a skip button". I don't get the idea of skipping all the gameplay because a game is badly designed. At that point, the story and lewds better be exceptional, otherwise why play?

I find the best lewd games are the ones with fun gameplay and a great story in addition to the lewds.

In the end what I want is first a game, else I would go to a porn site and watch something there. And I am sure I am not alone with this, there is even threads with lists of games with gameplay.

This, essentially. I want a gooner game with good gameplay. There are gamers that consume hentai/ecchi content. It might be uncommon on this site, but I know there are plenty of others that share the same sentiment.

Of course, it's perfectly reasonable to want to make something that you'll enjoy yourself. Just as long as you're okay with understanding that what you find enjoyable turns away most of the potential audience.

By virtue of being a porn game, you're already losing 90% of the potential marketshare. Probably more. Of the remaining figure, you're losing another few percentages for every major fetish and genre you ignore or refuse to include, but that's fine. A game for everyone is a game for no one, and if you try to pander to too many people, that may also work to your detriment.
As stated previously, gameplay settings could always be considered for those who are just here to goon and get out. It wouldn't be a lot of trouble.

There are already a bunch of games doing the same old thing everyone else is doing. There aren't a whole lot of games that cater to people in my own niche.

Certainly, but also take note how the games which include these themes also typically include a "Submit" button so the player who is into the "sex on defeat" can simply get to what they're interested in, instead of having to pretend they're having fun "fighting, but not well enough to actually win".

There are also many games which let you reach that state by intentionally throwing the fight. There are also non-lewd active combat games with surrender mechanics. Turn based combat isn't exactly special in that regard. It is a thing equipment and/or settings could be built around to cater to those who want to instantly lose fights.

 

[RUMI-DONO]

silly bugger, they're not gonna be in the inventory if I can't come across any in the dungeons, lol!

are they that well hidden/rare? I've cleared 12 dungeons, room by room, and did not find a single one

Should be in your inventory unless something went wrong. The player inventory is pre-loaded with a bunch of items as not all of them have been added to the dungeon loot table yet (the dungeon system is pretty new). You won't be able to find those consumable TFs in the dungeon but they should exist in the player inventory.

 

[RUMI-DONO]

I like the vision you have for this, eager to see it develop. Any plans to sell copies once it's done, or is this more out of love of the game? Only things I'd change are things you already seem to have on the roadmap.

Thank you! It's a bit of both maybe. I really love developing this thing and want to see it reach its full potential, but it costs time and money to develop. I’d sell copies of the final version if that’d help bankroll the next project I'm planning after this and expand productions, but I also want to keep releasing the game for free as I am now. My idealistic hope is Pateron and SubcribeStar will one day cover all the costs and I can expand while keeping the current release cycle.

Storefronts and payment processors are also not on the best of terms with lewd devs at the moment and it doesn’t look like things are getting better, so whether or not selling copies is even an option in the future, we’ll have to wait and see. lol

 

[Styl1sh]

Should be in your inventory unless something went wrong. The player inventory is pre-loaded with a bunch of items as not all of them have been added to the dungeon loot table yet (the dungeon system is pretty new). You won't be able to find those consumable TFs in the dungeon but they should exist in the player inventory.

oh god dammit I keep selecting nude start with empty inventory, that explains a lot! thank you!

 

[Mrmeeseeksletmein]

Seems pretty fun so far, big fan of the TF items in the inventory(not sure if you're looking for any extra ideas for some, but I'd love to know if more are planned!) I'll keep my eye on this for sure.

 

[futamilker444]

are there gonna be more transformations that come from fluid like the feminization? i do love the thought of just finding a transformation i really like and just soaking for a while while i watch whatever happens happen

also, when i mentioned granular fetish toggles, i more meant just a slider with notches, i kind of explained that very poorly since i've got a terrible time with words sometimes

 

[SwedishBerries]

Keeping my eye one this one.. Looks and plays great so far .. Best of luck

 

[RUMI-DONO]

are there gonna be more transformations that come from fluid like the feminization? i do love the thought of just finding a transformation i really like and just soaking for a while while i watch whatever happens happen

May do. Something I can consider once there are more transformations in the game. The fem fluid is pretty unforgiving atm. Whatever the fluid, it's gonna need some better balance.

 

[RUMI-DONO]

Game updated to [0.14.3-A]. Full rework of the player model in order to improve character design and facilitate a greater depth of customization. Updated textures, new sliders and style options, pose preview, first person improvements, under the hood improvements and much much more... The outfit selection is a little limited right now, but more are expected to be added in the next update. The new version also features the introduction of a redesigned inventory and basic equipment stats. Enemies have been rendered pretty weak because of this and are awaiting some buffs. Aiming to get another stable patch out before the end of the month as some of the new systems are partially implemented and there are other outstanding issues pending fixes.

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[Sum Gi]

Storefronts and payment processors are also not on the best of terms with lewd devs at the moment and it doesn’t look like things are getting better, so whether or not selling copies is even an option in the future, we’ll have to wait and see. lol

I have a feeling that by the time this game is finished, porn will either be completely legal or completely banned. Assuming any of us are still alive at that point.

 

[foxman3777]

A visual novel can have gameplay, at least the ones (no porn) I have played had it, just think about Ace Attorney, Nonary games, Danganronpa, so, I don't see why a visual novel with porn couldn't have gameplay too, I mean, I agree that most people here just want to goon, but for me games like this are the ones I finish and don't delete it without finishing it because I got bored. There are some games here that I downloaded but then I enjoyed even when ignoring the porn.

You should try BALDR SKY then. It's a visual novel with actual arcade like fighting gameplay.

 

[AkagiVoid]

Game updated to [0.14.3-A]. Full rework of the player model in order to improve character design and facilitate a greater depth of customization. Updated textures, new sliders and style options, pose preview, first person improvements, under the hood improvements and much much more... The outfit selection is a little limited right now, but more are expected to be added in the next update. The new version also features the introduction of a redesigned inventory and basic equipment stats. Enemies have been rendered pretty weak because of this and are awaiting some buffs. Aiming to get another stable patch out before the end of the month as some of the new systems are partially implemented and there are other outstanding issues pending fixes.
[/SPOILER]

TY, 4 continuing 2 developing UR game. ^w^
Been seeing sumgames lately dats been abandoned or simplylong updates in between (like LT is one those long waits 4 updates). >w<

Found dis game by using F95's built in gaming section section 4 latested n updated game. ^w^
Can't wait 2 dive in2 it, hope it gots good micro stories and user freedom dat a lot of 2D RPG games are currently really lacking. >:3

 

[Theguywiththequestions]

managed to get myself stuck behind some barrels :<
but the rest of the game is really well done so far, loving the potential this has
the project zomboid type curses + blessings system seems really cool, and i cant wait for this to be fully thought out
this will definitely be one of the games from this site i'm going to purchase when it's complete/when i'm able to

i have some suggestions on things i'd like to see

1st off, i can tell the feminization effect will make a female characters' boobs and such larger. but the only thing that really makes that apparent is the text description of myself in the inventory, kind of hard to see them increase in real time. perhaps some kind of magical effect when increasing a cup size? some kind of pink sparkles or noise perhaps?

2ndly, i was able to hold like 80 gold bars and still run full sprint, i feel like those should be heavier in the full game. or have some reason i can hold a minecraft steve amount of gold in my pockets or lack thereof

3rd. gotta have more porn in the porn game <: o)

3.2 really liking the egg stuff you got, would love to see enemies that lay eggs in you seperate from a perk perhaps? or possibly just animations showing you getting full of eggs when you do take the perk would be nice

4th
some way to have the ears not be tied to your class, i wanna have my cat ears *and* the option for other stuff

5th some kind of imprisonment/sex slave event could be cool. having to break out before being sold/used repeatedly by bandits or goblins and such, would make this 10 billion/10 with all the other systems you seemingly have planned

other than my ramblings above, yall are doing a great job so far, try not to let feature creep kill this and you've got at least one customer on your hands