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Middlestick
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- Aug 4, 2017
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I'm here, but the new version isn't ready yet.
Although the work is considerably slowed down by some real-life issues. There is progress, but it's slower than what I'd like.
Hopefully, I'll be able to release the next version in May.
First of all, I apologize for the very, very long time between the updates. I work remotely, but now my employer has installed spyware on all our machines, and since I did most of my work on the game during working hours, I don't have nearly as much time to work on it as I used to. Unfortunately, it's very unlikely that the situation will get better in that regard, meaning that releasing new updates will be far less frequent than what it used to be (hopefully it won't take as long as it took with this update).
I didn't post any updates about it because I felt it would be nothing but excuses, so I figured I should keep my head down and work on the game until I have some new update to show you guys.
I've also spent a few months experimenting with various tools for AI image generation. The model I used until now was very appealing to me due to it generating nice, detailed images that were both somewhat realistic and also had a nice fantasy look to them. But I eventually realized it's terrible for reproducing the same characters in different situations, which is incredibly important for customers and NPCs in the game. The characters would look completely different between different images, so it just doesn't work for this use case.
So, I've experimented with other AI models and have found some very promising alternatives. Also, I'll have to change some character designs to make them more easily reproducible. That work will be done in the next few updates, but the most time-consuming process of investigation and experimentation is done.
So, what's new in this 0.5 update?
- Two NPCs have been added to the mansion to interact with.
- Added a jeweller to the city where you can buy jewelry. You can now wear jewelry or gift it to NPCs. Wearing jewelry doesn't do anything at the moment, but will give you bonuses once the attraction system has been reworked (which will be done in the next update).
- The inventory system has been expanded with two additional categories, jewelry and gifts.
- Improving your language and social skills is now done through interacting with NPCs.
- The affection system has been implemented in the game, and it's different for each NPC. They have unique personalities and things they like and dislike. Some actions that some NPCs like will be off-putting to the others, and vice versa. However, it's not yet possible to be intimate with them. That will be implemented in future updates.
- You can track your relationships with NPCs by clicking on the 'Check relationships' button in the mansion.
- Gifting system has been added to the game, where you can give gifts to the NPCs to improve their opinion of you and gain their affection. Keep in mind that choosing the wrong gift might have the opposite effect.
- Added new cutscenes and story progression triggers to the game.
I'm determined to see this through and finish the game. I'm just not sure how long it will take.
I didn't post any updates about it because I felt it would be nothing but excuses, so I figured I should keep my head down and work on the game until I have some new update to show you guys.
I've also spent a few months experimenting with various tools for AI image generation. The model I used until now was very appealing to me due to it generating nice, detailed images that were both somewhat realistic and also had a nice fantasy look to them. But I eventually realized it's terrible for reproducing the same characters in different situations, which is incredibly important for customers and NPCs in the game. The characters would look completely different between different images, so it just doesn't work for this use case.
So, I've experimented with other AI models and have found some very promising alternatives. Also, I'll have to change some character designs to make them more easily reproducible. That work will be done in the next few updates, but the most time-consuming process of investigation and experimentation is done.
So, what's new in this 0.5 update?
- Two NPCs have been added to the mansion to interact with.
- Added a jeweller to the city where you can buy jewelry. You can now wear jewelry or gift it to NPCs. Wearing jewelry doesn't do anything at the moment, but will give you bonuses once the attraction system has been reworked (which will be done in the next update).
- The inventory system has been expanded with two additional categories, jewelry and gifts.
- Improving your language and social skills is now done through interacting with NPCs.
- The affection system has been implemented in the game, and it's different for each NPC. They have unique personalities and things they like and dislike. Some actions that some NPCs like will be off-putting to the others, and vice versa. However, it's not yet possible to be intimate with them. That will be implemented in future updates.
- You can track your relationships with NPCs by clicking on the 'Check relationships' button in the mansion.
- Gifting system has been added to the game, where you can give gifts to the NPCs to improve their opinion of you and gain their affection. Keep in mind that choosing the wrong gift might have the opposite effect.
- Added new cutscenes and story progression triggers to the game.
I'm determined to see this through and finish the game. I'm just not sure how long it will take.
I think the Windows download is for ARM. Unable to run on x64 win 11.
I see x64 there, that works but you might want to add those to the other links also. Drive often limits downloads.
I can't; other links aren't added by me. I've put the GDRIVE links, and then the other people create other links from there. But due to the site's policy, they create only one; they don't do folders.
But anyone who wants to create additional links is more than welcome to do so.
I mean... That's what everyone in his situation does