Ren'Py Evalia: The Lust Kingdom [v1.26.01] [VelvetGene]

[Lebannenus]

Yes, I've been notified of this bug already. Thank you for telling me, though. I'll release a fix soon that will allow you to toggle the button back on from the bedroom customization menu.

I think this might be a problem with older save files, because I did some testing and the book icon seems to be working correctly. However, I'd appreciate it if you could tell me when it disappeared.

Can't really pinpoint but a bit after I hit the update game button in the bedroom

 

[Anon2298]

Velvet Gene, I noticed when the MC stops the rite, the other priests are piss off, which I think is great actually, a good detail, however, when asking to do the rite with them, it would make sense they agree to do so if that is what has everyone in the temple bothered.

 

[Anon2298]

....Yeah, the dev actually said potions for virginity are a thing, like I've said/suggested. I... don't know why you're so invested in this ONE thing like it's the most important thing ever. And yes, I read the post where the dev mentioned it as an option you can toggle... which is STILL optional. All I mentioned with the potions/spells are suggesting MORE options. How do you not get that. Likewise, setting consistency matters when making features that MAKE SENSE.
Also, I NEVER said that no virgins are what I want or are okay on its own all the time. I'm simply pointing out that a potential LI NEEDING to be a virgin is NOT inherently necessary to enjoy the game. And simply hand waving 'fantasy porn game' like that answers anything is just showing you are willfully ignoring what ppl are ACTUALLY making as far as porn games go... But again, you do you. I'm simply pointing out the actual reality of things....
And while it might be boring to 'you'... that does NOT mean that it's boring to 'someone else'.
Again... I will fundamentally agree to disagree on you very narrow minded hot takes and leave at that.

So, the problem is that I like virgins and I'm talking about what I like and dislike (?

 

[Velvet Gene]

Velvet Gene
Just curious... and sorry for the back and forth earlier. Just... some stances just.... yeah....
Anyway!
1. What inspirations did you have in mind when making this game? Setting aside, I've only found a few games that offer this particular approach to the sandbox experience. I think the only other only game that most closely resembles this for sure is titled 'School Game'. That's one's been in development longer but I actually enjoy this more. Any other ones even adjacent to what this game is doing are like... Strive 4 Power/Conquest.
2. Is this your first game? Just wondering bc it's got a pretty grounded and solid foundation for developing some pretty complex game systems. I mean, factions, high level of customization, management, and more. And all sure to get more polished and detailed with each successive build.
3. In terms of a 'long term goal' sort of trajectory:
- With respect to the battles and quests. Are you planning to create area maps for that, similar to the 'world map'?
- Will the endgame/ending reflect what choices you've made with respect to how good of a ruler you've been? Sort of like the 'Alignment endings' you'd see in an SMT game. Like, ending variations for being a good ruler, tyrant, world superpower? That kinda thing.

Okay, so:

1. It's been mentioned here before, but Rogue-Like: Evolution is a big one. I think the sex scenes system in that game is great for a sandbox format and I realized it could work really well with randomly generated characters, too. Other than that, I liked the sandbox approach in Degrees of Lewdity and how you have this world map with all these different areas to do.
The fantasy setting is really just a combination of different tropes that I thought worked well for an H-game.

2. Yes, it's my first game, which is why I'm learning a lot of things on the go. I do have some basic programming experience and I did make a short visual novel with Ren'py for my friends before, but other this is the first time I'm working on a big project like this.

3. - The way I envisioned it, I want the world map to be split into regions where you will be able to go and then either do some dungeon crawling or encounter events like a bandit ambush or a friendly merchant caravan. There will also be capital cities of foreign nations that you will be able to visit to engage in diplomacy.

- I want the game to be a sandbox through and through, so I probably won't be doing proper game over endings, but I do have some end-game goals in mind that will have a lasting impact on the game. Those would mainly be: completing the main story and finding the Fountain, finding a spouse/spouses and get a co-ruler in the form of a Queen/King, and finally, interacting with foreign nations.

All this said, I want the kingdom to be dynamic. How you rule will actively change Evalia, so if, for example, you rule with an iron fist, people on the street will fear you, whereas if you're good and popular, everyone on the streets will be going crazy over you. The factions will also play an important role in that if you're a sympathizer of, let's say, the Church, the kingdom might become some form of theocracy of union of State and Church, and if you frequently work and support criminals, Evalia will turn into a lawless city, attracting more pirates, smugglers, and theives. The shifts in goverment will also be influences by the Order, Fame, and Depravity meters, so that if you become a theocracy, it might take on a more dictatorial form with high order and low fame, something like a cult, or with high depravity and high fame, the city will become one large sect that organizes orgies on the street and evangelizes their beliefs all over the world.

 

[Crevanille]

So, the problem is that I like virgins and I'm talking about what I like and dislike (?

No, that's it at all....
Wow.
You can like/dislike whatever.... I don't actually care. I don't mind or even dislike virgins being in the game or options to have them... I even suggested ways to add them in the game outside of a simple. It's not about how you feel about it....
I just take issue with the basic premise that 'non virgin heroines' are automatically bad or that games are bad because of that fact and was debating that and being annoyed with your really really bad hot takes. That's literally it. It has zero to do with your own personal opinions on them since I never asked. It's just the viewpoints themselves and the lack of any decent reasoning that bugged me. Just a clash of interpretations basically.

 

[Crevanille]

Okay, so:

1. It's been mentioned here before, but Rogue-Like: Evolution is a big one. I think the sex scenes system in that game is great for a sandbox format and I realized it could work really well with randomly generated characters, too. Other than that, I liked the sandbox approach in Degrees of Lewdity and how you have this world map with all these different areas to do.
The fantasy setting is really just a combination of different tropes that I thought worked well for an H-game.

2. Yes, it's my first game, which is why I'm learning a lot of things on the go. I do have some basic programming experience and I did make a short visual novel with Ren'py for my friends before, but other this is the first time I'm working on a big project like this.

3. - The way I envisioned it, I want the world map to be split into regions where you will be able to go and then either do some dungeon crawling or encounter events like a bandit ambush or a friendly merchant caravan. There will also be capital cities of foreign nations that you will be able to visit to engage in diplomacy.

- I want the game to be a sandbox through and through, so I probably won't be doing proper game over endings, but I do have some end-game goals in mind that will have a lasting impact on the game. Those would mainly be: completing the main story and finding the Fountain, finding a spouse/spouses and get a co-ruler in the form of a Queen/King, and finally, interacting with foreign nations.

All this said, I want the kingdom to be dynamic. How you rule will actively change Evalia, so if, for example, you rule with an iron fist, people on the street will fear you, whereas if you're good and popular, everyone on the streets will be going crazy over you. The factions will also play an important role in that if you're a sympathizer of, let's say, the Church, the kingdom might become some form of theocracy of union of State and Church, and if you frequently work and support criminals, Evalia will turn into a lawless city, attracting more pirates, smugglers, and theives. The shifts in goverment will also be influences by the Order, Fame, and Depravity meters, so that if you become a theocracy, it might take on a more dictatorial form with high order and low fame, something like a cult, or with high depravity and high fame, the city will become one large sect that organizes orgies on the street and evangelizes their beliefs all over the world.

1. Cool. I'll check out and see what they're like then. Research purposes n all that.
2. Wow. First game and already showing so much potential! Damn! Keep it up my guy! You got a real gem here.
3. Cool. That's EXACTLY the kind of experience I'm hoping to get. I LOVE that kind of exploration and engagement. It'd really fit the vision of the game you've been talking about.
- Cool, cool. A great sandbox is why we're here after all. Ngl though, I'm TOTALLY aiming to make the biggest harem I possibly can so having as many spouses as humanly possible is... actually a big goal of mine. I can't wait to to interact with other countries and see how culturally and visually different they'll be from our little floating slice of pervert heaven. As for the Fountain... Okay, yes it's kind of a basic premise... but its simplicity and yet, paradoxically, also weighty choice on what to do with it is honestly a great driver for the wider narrative. I mean, do we destroy it, use it, selectively use it? What about other factions, domestic and foreign? So many angles to come from and stories to build off of BECAUSE it's such a seemingly simple premise... Kinda like how Resident Evil was basically, 'escape the zombie infested mansion alive'. As for queens... Damn. I wonder if we can have multiple queens/kings. I know Evalia is an elective monarchy and not a dynastic one... but hey, might be sway some minds here...
- I REALLY like the ideas you have going on! Really makes investing in factions to shape just what kind of Evalia you end up with really worth shooting for.... Oh, but that makes me SUPER curious how multiple high faction values will affect the kingdom outside of the different types of interactions with the citizens. Now, I don't want an anarchist state here but... ngl, the example of a dictatorship/sex cult out to spread Eva's love to the world is.... weirdly appealing. But I also want to get the nobility and merchants under my control too... Damn, the possibilities....! There's a LOT to think about, and I really like how you've clearly put a lot of thought into making sure each and every stat has a meaningful impact on just what kind of Evalia you can make...

Well, all in all, I'm super hyped to see what the future brings.

 

[Crevanille]

Okay, I saw Rogue-like: Evolution and can see where you took inspiration. And yeah, it works for this kinda game pretty well.

 

[Crevanille]

Noticed two little graphical errors.
So, when I was asking a knight to give me a boobjob, an extra headgear accessory would show up on the overlay.
That one seems to go away if I removed the headgear though.
The other little glitch is that... I suddenly grew an extra penis. Or, more specifically, an extra slightly animated penis shows up over the boobjob penis.

 

[Velvet Gene]

Noticed two little graphical errors.
So, when I was asking a knight to give me a boobjob, an extra headgear accessory would show up on the overlay.
That one seems to go away if I removed the headgear though.
The other little glitch is that... I suddenly grew an extra penis. Or, more specifically, an extra slightly animated penis shows up over the boobjob penis.

Thank you for notifying me!

I did notice the penis bug before (it will be fixed in the next update). The head gear bug is new, but it probably won't be too hard to fix, either.

 

[boofboof]

Right now, the only option would be to enable console commands and type two commands:

$ [character's reference]_sex = "futa"
$ [character's reference]_futa = True

The reference depends on what character you want to change. If it's a VIP, it'll be "enpc" and the number of the slot you saved them to (for example: $ enpc6_sex = "futa").

If it's a maid or a prisoner, it's a similar process, but you have to replace "enpc" with either "maid" or "prisoner"

Seems to not work for Blanche, which is a shame. Will there ever be a setting to determine what the major characters are from the start?

 

[Velvet Gene]

Seems to not work for Blanche, which is a shame. Will there ever be a setting to determine what the major characters are from the start?

I am planning to do that, plus give you the ability to change them temporarily with magic and alchemy during gameplay.

 

[Rabbi Foreskin]

The prostitutes all seem to be virgins, I'm guessing that's not intended.

 

[Velvet Gene]

The prostitutes all seem to be virgins, I'm guessing that's not intended.

Yep! Thanks for informing me of this!

 

[boofboof]

I am planning to do that, plus give you the ability to change them temporarily with magic and alchemy during gameplay.

Both EXCELLENT ideas, look forward to it.

 

[Crevanille]

The prostitutes all seem to be virgins, I'm guessing that's not intended.

Unusual for the profession, and HIGHLY unlikely in reality, but... could be a high selling point for the rich and weirdly obsessed?
Damn, didn't even notice myself since I don't care too much about that myself most of the time.

 

[Crevanille]

I am planning to do that, plus give you the ability to change them temporarily with magic and alchemy during gameplay.

Can we make the potions/spells options permanent too... for like, roleplaying purposes? Like, with an UBER version of said potion/spell? I mean, it's fine to have the option as a toggle but... roleplaying. and, as weird as it sounds... genderbending is pretty popular in the doujin world. I've seen a shit ton of it at least.

 

[Velvet Gene]

Can we make the potions/spells options permanent too... for like, roleplaying purposes? Like, with an UBER version of said potion/spell? I mean, it's fine to have the option as a toggle but... roleplaying. and, as weird as it sounds... genderbending is pretty popular in the doujin world. I've seen a shit ton of it at least.

That's the idea. The permanent options will be rituals that you'll unlock on higher levels of your spellcasting ability.

 

[Anon2298]

That's the idea. The permanent options will be rituals that you'll unlock on higher levels of your spellcasting ability.

But this will be added on top of being able to customize the secondary characters at the beginning of the game?, it kinda feels like you will be adding a lot of content, I don't know, Do you feel like you will be able to add so much?

I also remember you mentioning Goblins and other species.

 

[Velvet Gene]

But this will be added on top of being able to customize the secondary characters at the beginning of the game?, it kinda feels like you will be adding a lot of content, I don't know, Do you feel like you will be able to add so much?

I also remember you mentioning Goblins and other species.

Yes. All of this is, of course, long-term plans, so it will take me a long, long time to get around implementing it into the game. However, my goal for Evalia is to create an expansive sandbox that will allow give the player full liberty over how they play and what sort of story they want to tell with it.

To be honest, one of the main reasons I decided to work on the game was because I was getting tired of seeing all these same-ish super linear visual novels on the lewd games scene.

 

[Crevanille]

That's the idea. The permanent options will be rituals that you'll unlock on higher levels of your spellcasting ability.

Sweet! Gonna learn me some magic! Well, I'm a barbarian mercenary t7rned king of a fl9ating city-state of horn8ness.... so yeah, might as well learn some magic while I'm at it. Y'know?