Ren'Py Desert Stalker [v0.19.4] [Zetan]

[Stan5851]

The answer is right there in the post you’re quoting. It’s Ain, the second daughter of Zaton and Zahra.

I assume it was sarcasm because she doesn't look a damn thing like Ain. (imo)

 

[mc loving VI]

The only critic I have for this game is the lack of game over screens, the only one I remember was if we let Shani get killed by the mumies... I would love to have at least one game over in each danger situation, and some game overs like in Power Vacuum, but I know a lot of people will complain if other guys kill / rape / have sex with at least one girls from the Zaton's harem

 

[The Senior Perv]

Dev log 29.06.25

There’s not that much to report this week! I’m mostly busy finishing up the second part of the main scene in the next few days.

Here’s my plan: to start writing the dialogues and code during the next two weeks, and also get the majority of renders for the main scene done by mid to late July. That won’t let me predict the release date yet, but it should give you an idea!

Render progress:
- MC & Queen short visit: 100%
- Shani visits Mandisa: 100%
- Mission briefing with the Queen: 100%
- Shani & MC on a mission: 55%
- Shani enters the bath: 80%

Harem scenes:
- Kateryna solo: 95%
- Fairy solo: 80%

Other:
- New Visit Zahra renders: 70%
- Room visit variations: 50%
- Various polishing: 70%

Script writing: 0%
Animations: 15%

 

[Kameri]

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Dev log 29.06.25

There’s not that much to report this week! I’m mostly busy finishing up the second part of the main scene in the next few days.

Here’s my plan: to start writing the dialogues and code during the next two weeks, and also get the majority of renders for the main scene done by mid to late July. That won’t let me predict the release date yet, but it should give you an idea!

Render progress:
- MC & Queen short visit: 100%
- Shani visits Mandisa: 100%
- Mission briefing with the Queen: 100%
- Shani & MC on a mission: 55%
- Shani enters the bath: 80%

Harem scenes:
- Kateryna solo: 95%
- Fairy solo: 80%

Other:
- New Visit Zahra renders: 70%
- Room visit variations: 50%
- Various polishing: 70%

Script writing: 0%
Animations: 15%

Thanks man, Senior perv is a gift that keeps on giving

 

[DynoXx]

Thanks man, Senior perv is a gift that keeps on giving

The guy is a hero

 

[wildride69]

I’d love for Zaton and Zahra to slowly and methodically break her in just right so she’s this strong, capable queen in public, but the second Zaton starts touching her, her brain turns off and she just goes totally blank, turning into a dumb cock-hungry cumslut who wouldn’t even care if he brought his friends along too.
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Isn't the trope a bit trite and boring?

Unfriggin... Well let's try again

Machete in this Desert Stalker thread... You will see that HornyGuy0690 has an account created in late 2024, so he may be new to VN's and this site in general.

His request in this thread for Desert Stalker was stated as "I’d love for Zaton and Zahra to slowly and methodically break her in just right so she’s this strong, capable queen in public, but the second Zaton starts touching her, her brain turns off and she just goes totally blank, turning into a dumb cock-hungry cumslut who wouldn’t even care if he brought his friends along too."

Now to you and I seeing ZATON and ZAHRA in this Desert Stalker thread, be slow and methodically broken in just right may seem trite and boring as we have been here much longer and are used to similar storylines. Some users simply don't have the same experiences as people who have been here a lot longer.

Now getting back on Topic to Desert Stalker and ZATON and ZAHRA's relationship, yes we have seen similar setups but it could be interesting to see how the Devs of Desert Stalker approach a similar theme.

Hopefully this is on Topic enough about Desert Stalker, Zaton and Zahra relationship to convey the sentiment intended.

Desert Stalker what an Amazing game I love to play and Zaton is one of the best main characters ever created... ontopic of course.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

Yeah, I've noticed that Zetan society is more medievalistic and pharaoh-like in its appearance. Hearkening to the days of ancient Egypt and trying to mirror that vibe, so to speak.

In some respects, the Decayed might be building upon their own HQ, and expanding upon the pre-war structures that they had encountered when trying to set up their internal base of operations.

Well one way to look at it, is that the warehouse comprises just a small part of the entire complex. So, initially the decayed might have just stumbled upon the warehouse/slaughter house factory, but over the years/decades, they probably constructed more buildings and used their knowledge of technology to assemble other parts of the complex to add to their base of operations. The buildings all seem interconnected in a sense.

It's actually quite likely that the Decayed acted this way. It would match what little we know about them, particularly from Ivy/Yuna’s journal entries mentioning that they were originally individuals who went too far into the dangerous and cursed ruins of Old Cairo.

Still, it's unclear whether the Decayed are capable of any real level of sophistication. That question doesn’t have an obvious answer. Even though our first impression of them might suggest the opposite, we can’t completely rule out this possibility.

Anyway, back to what you were saying, this seems like the most straightforward and logical way to proceed in a city left in ruins after a cataclysm whose exact cause is still unknown, even if we suspect it was intentional and man-made, most likely the result of a war.

As for the full layout of the complex, or changes made to the original setup of the buildings found around the site, I can’t say anything for sure. At this point, the train station seems to be the only pre-existing structure. Others might be as well, but it's also likely that many were patched together, modified, or built as new needs arose and the Decayed expanded their base of operations.

I also think this group of buildings that make up the larger complex is at least partly connected. Maybe not all of them, but it would make sense from a practical point of view for some to be connected.

Yeah in due time, I believe we will get more answers to the Decayed plotline. At the moment there are other paths needing to be expanded upon (i.e., with the most recent updates focusing heavily on the mutant storyline). But I would love to know more about Abrax's master plan, and the real purpose behind the glowing artifact that Shani had uncovered in the ruins of the Zone and its actual purpose. More importantly, why Abrax was so obsessed with Shani retrieving that artifact, and what the pre-war scientsts were doing in relation to said artifact

Nonetheless, I digress. It's all quite fascinating and I can't wait to see more of the plot unfold in deciperhing all these hidden clues and piecing together the mutant storyline, and their broader implications for Zetan society.

Yeah, actually, the plotline about the mutants definitely promises a lot of interesting things ahead. I assume there are probably many dramas and twists along the way, not to mention the major social challenges their group faces trying to fit in and be accepted by Zetan society. Obviously, all that can’t happen without tensions and a broader shift in mindsets and society.

Now that I think about it, that’s also what Abrax kind of hints at during his last discussion with Zaton. A new wave of major changes is on the horizon. It is up to those with open minds to adapt and show resilience, and conversely, for those who are unable to do so, to disappear in this context.

That could be the case for Zeta if the city can’t reconsider its very rigid, if not too rigid, views and practices regarding the past, technology, but especially knowledge and certain truths. And when it comes to the mutants, tolerance towards them, even if relative, is a sort of necessity for survival.

I’m also really intrigued and captivated by this plotline involving Lord Abrax. The mysteries it holds are probably key to understanding the whole story. I have my share of guesses and hypotheses about the artifact found as well as about the Scorched Earth Project and the Horus system.

Still, I don’t know why he specifically chose Shani to explore the Zone. Was it because of her youth, open mind, and curiosity ? Or was it a way to more easily convince Zaton, or at least to spark doubt and interest in his ideas ? At this stage, it is hard to figure out the old master’s intentions and goals.

I’m also fascinated by the implications of this storyline and the many potential consequences of certain developments. We still have so much to discover. It’s pretty exciting.

I feel like we’re getting closer to some kind of truth and bigger revelations. Everything seems to be pointing that way, from Lord Abrax’s secrets, the altered and hidden history of Zeta’s founding, to the distant events that Ivy and her species seem to have witnessed more or less.

All of this leads us deeper into mysteries with a sense that a truth is deliberately being hidden for various reasons. I’m really looking forward to learning more about all of this too.

It could be that the decayed custom-built part of their complex in accommodating Abrax's throne room Or perhaps the throne room had existed in a very rough/rudimentary state before the Decayed came over and refurbished the throne room using bits and bobbles of pre-war technology and other materials to patch it up.

Either way, Abrax's throne room does give off a very ominous and foreboding presence to it. It certainly suits Abrax and personifies his character really well in my opinion

To be honest, I have no clear idea what the Decayed might have done in this case. It's possible that their operational base was planned and connected from the beginning to Lord Abrax’s palace, or perhaps it's not.

Still, is he really the one who initiated all of it ? Maybe, maybe not. It’s also possible that he simply took over something others had already started and ended up being the one to rationalize and expand on his people’s efforts.

I have no clue whether this temple is an old structure that was later rediscovered, renovated, and repurposed to fit their leader’s needs and tastes, or if it's a more recent and sophisticated construction built in a pharaonic or Egyptian revivalist style.

That’s something we also see in the city of Zeta, which probably combines both genuinely ancient buildings and newer ones that imitate those earlier styles. I think that’s even mentioned in the writings of one of the city’s early founders. He talked about ruins that had been excavated and unearthed, around which the rest of the city gradually took shape.

So we can assume either that it’s a preserved or renovated ancient structure, or that it’s a completely new construction. All possibilities are open here, and given Lord Abrax’s experience and his former role as a Stalker, it’s likely he has the knowledge needed for this kind of project.

It’s also possible that this palace-temple is, in a way, an imitation, not literally, but in spirit, of Zeta’s palace in terms of its function. The building stands in stark contrast with the other structures Zaton saw during his visit, and I see that as a kind of tribute or a sign of Abrax’s intention to pursue ambitions similar to Zeta’s, like greatness and legacy.

We can also view it as a kind of continuity, perhaps linking several past and present civilizations, such as Zeta, or pharaonic Egypt, and the lost modern world. These influences are reflected in the two types of structures seen so far among the Decayed.

In short, I don’t think we can really settle the question completely, but the possibilities it raises are definitely interesting.

Yes, I agree with you about the atmosphere conveyed by the throne room visuals. The way shadows dominate the space, the use of light, the raised position of the throne, the scale and depth of the room, all of it seems designed to create a gloomy, oppressive mood.

There’s a sense of authority and control radiating from whoever sits on that throne, with a kind of underlying threat and mystery hidden in those shadows.


PS: Sorry for the wall of text !

 

[Machete]

At this point we can say the same about everything. Isn't the harem trope a bit boring? Or the male power fantasy? Or incest?

People enjoy what they enjoy

Sadly yes. This is a very good point. As a matter of fact lately i only like games with a very solid story, like one recent i won't mention here but i'm working on some signature for it. When the story is just an questionably written interlude between porn scenes i get bored, no matter what the scenes are. Luckily this is not a problem Desert Stalker has so far, that's why i'd really like not to see it becoming a checkboxes list of standard fetishes for the sake of it.
If turning Merneith into a drooling bimbo makes sense storywise i would be ok, but honestly i can't see it work either with her character or with the setting or with the overall style of Desert Stalker where the ladies might get completely subservient but they never feel dumb. Even Ain or Kitty, which are the most submissive characters so far still have dignity, agency, clevernes and strenght of character,

 

[Stan5851]

If turning Merneith into a drooling bimbo makes sense storywise i would be ok, but honestly i can't see it work either with her character or with the setting or with the overall style of Desert Stalker where the ladies might get completely subservient but they never feel dumb.

We definitely don't need a dumb bimbo, but we can do everything more gracefully, which will not violate her character or game setting. On the contrary, it would fit in very well with what we've seen before.

 

[Bkvt]

Is there a patch for Image "d4b-41s" not found while Ain kidnapping there seems to be missing renders

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

Sadly yes. This is a very good point. As a matter of fact lately i only like games with a very solid story, like one recent i won't mention here but i'm working on some signature for it. When the story is just an questionably written interlude between porn scenes i get bored, no matter what the scenes are. Luckily this is not a problem Desert Stalker has so far, that's why i'd really like not to see it becoming a checkboxes list of standard fetishes for the sake of it.
If turning Merneith into a drooling bimbo makes sense storywise i would be ok, but honestly i can't see it work either with her character or with the setting or with the overall style of Desert Stalker where the ladies might get completely subservient but they never feel dumb. Even Ain or Kitty, which are the most submissive characters so far still have dignity, agency, clevernes and strenght of character,

I completely understand your point of view, since it’s pretty much the same as mine. For quite a while now, I’ve tended to prefer works on this site that offer a solid or generally complex story. Over time, I’ve found that games focused solely on basic porn with dull, uninspired sex scenes just don’t hold my interest anymore.

That’s not to say they don’t have value for those who enjoy them, it’s just not the kind of content I’m after. Honestly, there’s often better or more direct material on other mainstream platforms anyway, at least in my opinion.

As for this person, I think he was simply sharing the kind of scenes and setups that turn him on, and it probably doesn’t go any deeper than that. The game doesn’t really seem like the kind that leans into cliché porn plots, let alone dumb ones, so I don’t think there’s much to worry about.

Is there a patch for Image "d4b-41s" not found while Ain kidnapping there seems to be missing renders

You're probably getting this error because you're using the WT mod. I'd suggest deleting it, then re-downloading and restarting the game to be safe, that usually fixes the issue. From what I’ve seen, several people have reported similar problems in the mod's thread, likely due to incompatibilities between its content and the new scripts or features introduced in the latest versions of the game.

 

[Grygus]

Still, I don’t know why he specifically chose Shani to explore the Zone. Was it because of her youth, open mind, and curiosity ? Or was it a way to more easily convince Zaton, or at least to spark doubt and interest in his ideas ? At this stage, it is hard to figure out the old master’s intentions and goals.

Did he choose Shani? I think she was always going to explore the next Zone, the mystery is how he knew that and how he knew what was in the Zone. Been a minute, I might be wrong, but I think her involvement was primarily timing.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

Did he choose Shani? I think she was always going to explore the next Zone, the mystery is how he knew that and how he knew what was in the Zone. Been a minute, I might be wrong, but I think her involvement was primarily timing.

This depends on what we mean here. You should not confuse the fact that Shani would inevitably have to enter a Zone during her training to become a Stalker with what Lord Abrax subtly suggests to Zaton, that is to send his daughter there. Abrax indeed says it is likely that she will follow in his footsteps soon. However, it is Abrax who brings up this idea and mentions the Zone to explore based on the map he found.

So yes, to me it comes down to the choice for Shani to go there, and Zaton reacts with surprise when it is mentioned. At first he thought he would go himself saying “I need to know what I’m getting myself into” which clearly shows he expected to go. Besides Shani was just beginning to accompany him on his expeditions. We can assume that without Lord Abrax’s intervention it might have taken longer for Shani to face her first Zone.

It’s also worth noting a small detail: Abrax is aware that someone, his daughter, will eventually become a Stalker, but he doesn’t know her name until Zaton tells him.

Use a left-to-right and top-to-bottom reading direction for the screenshots.

 

[cvjoint]

Kateryna and Fairy solo is good for the harem scenes but I'd kill for a new Shani harem scene

 

[Leinad_Sevla]

A cool sequence is when you convince the guard to stay and you punish her with the Queen....
Queens face a poem when she sees your blood stained dick

That´s what I´m saying, even when you pull out and cum in the guards mouth, she seems to love that in particular.

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Dev log 29.06.25

There’s not that much to report this week! I’m mostly busy finishing up the second part of the main scene in the next few days.

Here’s my plan: to start writing the dialogues and code during the next two weeks, and also get the majority of renders for the main scene done by mid to late July. That won’t let me predict the release date yet, but it should give you an idea!

Render progress:
- MC & Queen short visit: 100%
- Shani visits Mandisa: 100%
- Mission briefing with the Queen: 100%
- Shani & MC on a mission: 55%
- Shani enters the bath: 80%

Harem scenes:
- Kateryna solo: 95%
- Fairy solo: 80%

Other:
- New Visit Zahra renders: 70%
- Room visit variations: 50%
- Various polishing: 70%

Script writing: 0%
Animations: 15%

So we´re looking at August as the earliest possible release date. Kind of what I expected, to be honest.

 

[Leinad_Sevla]

This depends on what we mean here. You should not confuse the fact that Shani would inevitably have to enter a Zone during her training to become a Stalker with what Lord Abrax subtly suggests to Zaton, that is to send his daughter there. Abrax indeed says it is likely that she will follow in his footsteps soon. However, it is Abrax who brings up this idea and mentions the Zone to explore based on the map he found.

So yes, to me it comes down to the choice for Shani to go there, and Zaton reacts with surprise when it is mentioned. At first he thought he would go himself saying “I need to know what I’m getting myself into” which clearly shows he expected to go. Besides Shani was just beginning to accompany him on his expeditions. We can assume that without Lord Abrax’s intervention it might have taken longer for Shani to face her first Zone.

It’s also worth noting a small detail: Abrax is aware that someone, his daughter, will eventually become a Stalker, but he doesn’t know her name until Zaton tells him.

Use a left-to-right and top-to-bottom reading direction for the screenshots.

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Damn, you and Penumbral Evanescence have been busy lol.

Clearly the Decayed have the advantage of having a leader that used to explore the world and probably found a lot of shit from the old days. I bet that he didn´t told everything about his findings when he made his reports to Zeta. So there is obviously stuff he is aware about the world that people in Zeta don´t know or choose to ignore.
AS for their civilization, where Zeta looks a lot like what Egypt would be, the Decayed set up looks taken from Mad Max, with all the focus on machinery. They seem to be a needed partnership (or at least tolerated) by everyone who needs fuel, (Stalkers, Mutants and Raiders), since they seem to be the only ones who know how and where to access it. Maybe that´s why they ended up with a former Stalker as their leader.
I imagine it will be pretty hard to make them part of Zeta, at best they will be a partner, at worst they´ll be an enemy.

As for the use of Shani in getting the glowiing device, it seems like it was a convenient situation for Abrax. Since she was going on her mission anyway, why not stop by the facility and investigate the rumour? Now, how did he know that Zaton had a daughter who became a Stalker and was about to go on a mission? Well, I think our old friend Abrax might have connections aside Zaton and that´s how he knew. We know Zaton keeps his family as private as possible, but someone always finds out something. He might have "ears" spread out through the kindgom that hear stuff and report back.
I´m curious to know if Abrax actually knows what that device is and what will he use it for. I can even see an opportunity to link him with the mutants, since he might need Pepper´s tec expertise to deal with the object.

Good things ahead.

 

[HornyGuy0690]

Now to you and I seeing ZATON and ZAHRA in this Desert Stalker thread, be slow and methodically broken in just right may seem trite and boring as we have been here much longer and are used to similar storylines. Some users simply don't have the same experiences as people who have been here a lot longer.

If you’re talking about the classic female corruption game trope where an innocent, naive girl spirals into a sex-obsessed nympho by the endgame, yeah, it’s been done to death. My real gripe is how shallow most of these games are: the characters lack any real depth, the stories are paper-thin, and the so-called “corruption” happens at breakneck speed. You’ll see a shy, inexperienced girl suddenly going from zero to blowing random dudes in a week, or a blackmailed character flipping from terrified to desperate for sex the instant she gets a dick inside her. By the time the credits roll, her entire personality’s been flattened into a single note: just another brainless bimbo.


That’s why I actually enjoyed the slow-burn corruption arc of the queen in Desert Stalker. If the dev decides to push her descent even further, I have high hope it’ll be handled with nuance. In the scenario I mentioned earlier, the “bimbo” persona wouldn’t erase her complexity; it’d just be a side of her that emerges under certain conditions, while her commanding, authoritative self remains intact the rest of the time.

 

[The Senior Perv]

On a side note, as a more experienced AVN player, can you recommend some good corruption games?

Don't ask for recommendations here. Either look for a "recommendations" thread or just ask someone with a DM.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

Damn, you and Penumbral Evanescence have been busy lol.

Clearly the Decayed have the advantage of having a leader that used to explore the world and probably found a lot of shit from the old days. I bet that he didn´t told everything about his findings when he made his reports to Zeta. So there is obviously stuff he is aware about the world that people in Zeta don´t know or choose to ignore.
AS for their civilization, where Zeta looks a lot like what Egypt would be, the Decayed set up looks taken from Mad Max, with all the focus on machinery. They seem to be a needed partnership (or at least tolerated) by everyone who needs fuel, (Stalkers, Mutants and Raiders), since they seem to be the only ones who know how and where to access it. Maybe that´s why they ended up with a former Stalker as their leader.
I imagine it will be pretty hard to make them part of Zeta, at best they will be a partner, at worst they´ll be an enemy.

Personally, I see the Raiders as the closest reflection of Mad Max's world, especially in terms of aesthetics and inspiration: cars, attire, weapons, and behaviors. To me, the Decayed are a blend of undead, cannibals, and a dystopian society heavily focused on industry, driven by extreme utilitarian values.

They play a crucial role in the region as the primary, if not the exclusive, fuel suppliers. Their network is well-established, with train stations, trains, and refineries already in operation. However, it’s unclear whether the Decayed were supplying fuel before Lord Abrax came to power, or if this only began once his faction consolidated control. At the very least, we know that the Decayed faction supplying fuel to Zaton was seen as an enemy by Abrax, as they obstructed his goal of unifying all the Decayed under his leadership.

I don’t see them as potential allies for Zeta. Their numbers continue to grow, and frequent raids by Decayed groups near Zeta’s borders have been reported. Lord Abrax also seems to have distanced himself from the values of his former homeland. In fact, I get the sense (though this could just be my interpretation) that he holds the ancestors or founders of Zeta partially, if not fully, responsible for the disaster afflicting Old Cairo with the Red Mist. Perhaps they were aware of it and chose to do nothing.

If Lord Abrax is successful in halting this cataclysmic phenomenon, as he claims, it could disrupt the fragile balance of power and ultimately lead the city to its downfall. This is, at least, a possibility I foresee. Moreover, we are still in the dark about the true goals of the former master of Zaton, who, in my humble opinion, seems rather sinister.

Did he choose Shani? I think she was always going to explore the next Zone, the mystery is how he knew that and how he knew what was in the Zone. Been a minute, I might be wrong, but I think her involvement was primarily timing.

As for the use of Shani in getting the glowiing device, it seems like it was a convenient situation for Abrax. Since she was going on her mission anyway, why not stop by the facility and investigate the rumour? Now, how did he know that Zaton had a daughter who became a Stalker and was about to go on a mission? Well, I think our old friend Abrax might have connections aside Zaton and that´s how he knew. We know Zaton keeps his family as private as possible, but someone always finds out something. He might have "ears" spread out through the kindgom that hear stuff and report back.
I´m curious to know if Abrax actually knows what that device is and what will he use it for. I can even see an opportunity to link him with the mutants, since he might need Pepper´s tec expertise to deal with the object.

Good things ahead.

Concerning Shani, I need to make a few corrections and clarify some details, correcting myself after reviewing each point while replaying the game. Actually, it’s Zaton who first mentions the existence of a new Zone and suggests sending Shani there to Zahra, believing it’s an important step for his daughter, as Shani wants to become a Stalker and is also expected to succeed him as heir. This might be a change introduced in the latest game updates. It also seemed to me that the sequence of events leading to Shani’s excursion into the Zone was different in the past, but I could be wrong.

Zaton then travels to Old Cairo to collect fuel, but upon arrival, the usual group he deals with is nowhere to be found. Instead, he stumbles upon the Decayed headquarters, where he encounters his former mentor. It’s only before heading to the Zone that Queen Merneith summons Zaton to the arena, tells him about a missing scout, and instructs him to send Shani to find him.

As for how Abrax learned about Zaton’s daughter, the explanation is simple. He hints at it himself. Abrax had his men watch the Decayed group Zaton and Shani were sent to either neutralize or convince to stop attacking caravans. During this operation, Abrax likely discovered that his former pupil was in the area, accompanied by his daughter.

Finally, returning to the subject of my previous post, it seems Zosar/Abrax was aware of Zaton’s plans to send his daughter to the Zone. However, this timing appears to be a coincidence. Zaton had expected to be sent himself to retrieve the item requested by his former master, but didn’t anticipate it would involve a trip to the Zone and that his daughter would be the one to take on the task instead.

 

[BBMorti]

Has any of you guys tested a playthrough where they let Shani die off?
I am wondering how much the game change or will it eventually result in a game over screen?