Oversimplified. One will work and the other will not.. You can guess which one will work..What is the difference between the two UE4 Versions?
Fatal error in the Matrix.Sometimes it happens...Considering that the UE4 Version isn't expanded anymore, why have two available?
I see, so the uncracked one is mostly for... historic reasons?^^Oversimplified. One will work and the other will not.. You can guess which one will work..
Fatal error in the Matrix.Sometimes it happens...
Heh..Something like that. Someone had the idea that it should be in the OP and in some mysterious way it went through the system. However, it is against the rules. In the OP, there should be only fully playable builds without protection.I see, so the uncracked one is mostly for... historic reasons?^^
Wait, wait, wait....I just tried the "cracked" UE4 version for funsies, after gettting it on steam, to see if the "cosmetics" (like the "Enchanted Draquine" shlong) was in there...but it ain't. So basically "cracked" in case of the UE4 version simply means: It works, but still none of what would usually be patreon-only content, right? Then why the heck call it "cracked"...Heh..Something like that. Someone had the idea that it should be in the OP and in some mysterious way it went through the system. However, it is against the rules. In the OP, there should be only fully playable builds without protection.
In addition, the latest Patreon version seems to be not very different from the last Steam Build. Maybe a few cosmetic changes and bugfixes, I don't know, Changelog has not been released.
EDIT: Hehe..removed.
Yes, yes, yes. Exactly. The "cracked" version is the latest Steam version. After all, the game displays it - build numbers + platform.Wait, wait, wait....I just tried the "cracked" UE4 version for funsies, after gettting it on steam, to see if the "cosmetics" (like the "Enchanted Draquine" shlong) was in there...but it ain't. So basically "cracked" in case of the UE4 version simply means: It works, but still none of what would usually be patreon-only content, right? Then why the heck call it "cracked"...?
What happened is that someone shared the final UE4 Patreon build as is (it even has their account id still in it!), and it got added to the OP to replace the one we already had without the normal verification checks. I reported the OP to explain that, and a moderator came by and restored the links to the Steam version and labeled those as "cracked" while, for some reason, opting to leave the uncracked links in the OP with the "uncracked" label. This despite the forum's upload rules requiring that the downloads be for playable copies of the game.Yes, yes, yes. Exactly. The "cracked" version is the latest Steam version. After all, the game displays it - build numbers + platform.
Apparently some mod/uploader wanted to say "cracked-this works", "uncracked-this doesn't work."
Sooo...now the real question is - is there an actual cracked version, that DOES have the patreon-only content (aka Enchanted Draquine Shlong and such) anywhere...?Yes, yes, yes. Exactly. The "cracked" version is the latest Steam version. After all, the game displays it - build numbers + platform.
Apparently some mod/uploader wanted to say "cracked-this works", "uncracked-this doesn't work."
I don't know of anyone trying to crack the Patreon version once the game was released on Steam. Most modders didn't even bother to do it for a variety of reasons. Nobody wants to piss off the developers into pushing DRM further or simply they don't consider a few cosmetic tweaks as extra content worth the effort.Sooo...now the real question is - is there an actual cracked version, that DOES have the patreon-only content (aka Enchanted Draquine Shlong and such) anywhere...?
Thanks for reminding me of the whole story. I didn't register some of the events.What happened is that someone shared the final UE4 Patreon build as is (it even has their account id still in it!), and it got added to the OP to replace the one we already had without the normal verification checks. I reported the OP to explain that, and a moderator came by and restored the links to the Steam version and labeled those as "cracked" while, for some reason, opting to leave the uncracked links in the OP with the "uncracked" label. This despite the forum's upload rules requiring that the downloads be for playable copies of the game.
I assume there's something involving their file preservation rules in play here too.
For general context, the "uncracked" UE4 build in the OP will launch normally if you have a specific file the launcher creates, that contains information about your Patreon account and subscription status. But that gets stored in a separate folder and was missed by the uploader.
Just out of curiosity.Would this be in line with the rules? Fully offline playable build?For general context, the "uncracked" UE4 build in the OP will launch normally if you have a specific file the launcher creates, that contains information about your Patreon account and subscription status. But that gets stored in a separate folder and was missed by the uploader.
I'm a noob when it comes to this whole grey area of cracked games. Thanks for clearing it up a little. Woulda loved to have a look in-game at the enchanted shlong, and the void-shlongs too, but alrighty.I don't know of anyone trying to crack the Patreon version once the game was released on Steam. Most modders didn't even bother to do it for a variety of reasons. Nobody wants to piss off the developers into pushing DRM further or simply they don't consider a few cosmetic tweaks as extra content worth the effort.
I think, technically? Aside from needing instructions on where to put that file, it contains personally identifiable information that the developers can use to permanently ban accounts and the game performs some basic offline validation on it too.Just out of curiosity.Would this be in line with the rules? Fully offline playable build?Just folder and file and that's all?
Ah..True, true..not an ideal public solution and devs "likes" this thread a lot....I think, technically? Aside from needing instructions on where to put that file, it contains personally identifiable information that the developers can use to permanently ban accounts and the game performs some basic offline validation on it too.
Well, it's not easy with this game. Patreon version is a taboo. We don't have a solution.I'm a noob when it comes to this whole grey area of cracked games. Thanks for clearing it up a little. Woulda loved to have a look in-game at the enchanted shlong, and the void-shlongs too, but alrighty.
'Nother noob question though: I really like the game, as in: I believe it is the only game worth any of my money on this entire page so far, maybe with the exception of Subverse.
And I would really love to support it with what little money I got. But I am not sure I understand the whole patreon thingus right. Like, iffen I pay for the version that gives me access to a steam build (for the UE5 version), but then stop paying...will I receive future updates or will I be locked out of updates (and eventually the full game when it goes past early access) once payment stops?
I would have to jump through hoops with such patreon payment anyway, so I don't wanna waste my time, nerves & money iffen it ain't worth it. I got no access to paypal atm due to an old spat with those fuqs accounting dept., and no credit rating so no card either.
Steam is just outright permanent. You buy the game and get updates until the devs stop working on the game. Patreon doesn't even have any special bonuses anymore, aside from meaningless nothings like Echo sharing dev screenshots occasionally and the developers very rarely putting up a poll to pick things like which particular sex scene they'll give a character they're working on. As for the UE4 version? imo the Patreon exclusive cocks weren't even particularly special. They're just visual filler to lure people in to subscribing and didn't have anything of substance to them.Ah..True, true..not an ideal public solution and devs "likes" this thread a lot....
Now I remember the time when a few people heroically sacrificed their accounts...
Well, it's not easy with this game. Patreon version is a taboo. We don't have a solution.
TheInternetIsForThis here is the king of this thread. So he will give you all the detailed information.
If I remember correctly, Steam EA is more financially acceptable. You pay and you have 1 year of access. Since most Steam (major) builds are released once every 3 months (not always), you have 4x updates. After a year you have to renew it. With Patreon is about "supporting" the devs (yeah,grey area) ..you pay constantly, however you have more content, extras, more alpha builds, but you have to pay constantly..
That doesn't sound very positive..So at this point the only real Patreon benefit is more/early alpha builds?Steam is just outright permanent. You buy the game and get updates until the devs stop working on the game. Patreon doesn't even have any special bonuses anymore, aside from meaningless nothings like Echo sharing dev screenshots occasionally and the developers very rarely putting up a poll to pick things like which particular sex scene they'll give a character they're working on. As for the UE4 version? imo the Patreon exclusive cocks weren't even particularly special. They're just visual filler to lure people in to subscribing and didn't have anything of substance to them.
Early by a few hours, at least for a last few updates. There's a reason I said "caveat emptor" regarding Patreon a few pages back - the Patreon tiers have a whole lot of useless fluff listed as benefits and not much of anything actually substantial.That doesn't sound very positive..So at this point the only real Patreon benefit is more/early alpha builds?![]()
Oh, better believe they iz waaay different. I played the UE5 one shortly after it dropped, downloaded it and played it for a week without much interruption earlier this year. And now the UE4 one, for about a week now. UE5 feels like a veeery condensed demo, while UE4 feels like a rather advanced playtest of an actual game. UE4 has loads more of mechanics, NPCs interactions, and the whole setting feels waaay more alive & vibrant than UE5.Theoretically.. How about "Steamtreon" build?Those builds can't be too different. Rip the content of the Patreon version and fit it into the Steam version? Or is it there, but locked? UE4 is quite mod friendly.
Well...that was actually one the first 3 games I ever downloaded on here or itch.io. And nothing really new since I started my "lewd game journey" (with DungeonKeepHer, Sapphire Safari and Carnal Instinct being the first three I tried) last year in november. So I would not call that any more "stable developement" than here on CI to be honest...no Toolbox, no Bounty quests, no Showdown quests with rival teams... a half year after I got it first, nothing of the promised feats I read about is implemented.You can also try Sapphire Safari. Nice UE game, stable development.
Oh, better believe they iz waaay different. I played the UE5 one shortly after it dropped, downloaded it and played it for a week without much interruption earlier this year. And now the UE4 one, for about a week now. UE5 feels like a veeery condensed demo, while UE4 feels like a rather advanced playtest of an actual game. UE4 has loads more of mechanics, NPCs interactions, and the whole setting feels waaay more alive & vibrant than UE5.
But UE4, which I have been playing non-stop for the past week or so, is admittedly also a helluva lot more buggy - like not saving clothing selection on close game, merchants not restocking properly, vessels not spawning thus locking you out of certain cosmetics (as in, even the very first fucking one was missing couple times - the one with the cute punkish haircuts for human form), etc etc....
I still do agree with your idea 110% though, a combo of UE4 build & UE5 build would be most awesome. If map was twice as big as in both the "demos", with twice the number of quests and maybe a few more sidequest POIs & random encounters - and twice the number of sex scenes (as in like, ~30 total, plus the ability from UE4 version to sex up random NPCs strolling around the map), AND most importantly, a player camp with some sort of harem thing going, be it caged slaves like the inquisitor lady or "companions with benefits" like Ahmes - it would already be a total blast.
And with regard to the sex-cut-scenes that don't have interaction, maybe the devs should take a few pointers from Subverse. I know, itz an oldie..but also a goodie. It has A TON of very decent sexy cutscenes for a UE4 game, feels more like a 3D-porn movie with mini-game interludes than a real game at times. But iffen you implement sexy cut-scenes in your game, as they did a lot in CI's UE4 version, I think this would be the better way to do it.
Subverse has tons of sex-cut-scene material (I mean the whole game is what, 60-something gigs, and like at least 80% of that is just video files), all properly edited and showing the action FROM PROPER ANGLES!
It's my one & only gripe with the sex in this game - why on frikkin earth would you go with such dumb-ass, useless and un-sexy camera angles, that show absolutely NOTHING of the action?!? Some instances (in both versions) it's really nice hardcore and shows everthing in awesome furry detail, but at other times iz almost like watching a softcore movie on late night public TV, where you get teased a lot with pretty bodies, but ultimately don't get to see no cuntz or dikz.
Yes, this is a big topic here.plus the ability from UE4 version to sex up random NPCs strolling around the map
Well, I am pondering diving into the rabbithole of modding Skyrim...anyone here with a little experience in that field who can tell me if I gotta chance at replicating what CI has in itz UE4 build with Skyrim mods?Yes, this is a big topic here.![]()
The map is already way too big in the UE5 version, and it's filled with stupid amounts of rocks and mountains, as if the devs didn't know how to utilize the available landmass.a combo of UE4 build & UE5 build would be most awesome. If map was twice as big as in both the "demos"
Screw cutscenes! In my opinion, they are a thing of the past, as their sole purpose was to present a nice piece of CGI to give the player a break from ugly pixelated images and endless dialogues (in text-based games especially). Nowadays, you can have the same graphics quality in regular gameplay.A TON of very decent sexy cutscenes