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What crystal ball are you using to predict the future? Can I borrow it when your done? Need to place a bet on the NCAA Tournament. I sure could use the money for Summer vacation.
 
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Version 0.3.0 beta - development news (updated 19. of March 2021)

Hi guys and gals, this post offers you a collection of news about the next full version of Holiday Island (0.3.0 beta).

The change log below is based on the beta 0.2.3.0 release.​
The next main release is 0.3.0 beta which will be a new full update for Windows, Linux and Mac. It will include a lot of new features and some bug fixes as well.
As of right now, the update from 0.2.3.0 to 0.3.0 has:
655 additional renders, videos or sound files
61 updated renders

New features and content
  • Yvette gets another appointment at the beach during sunset --> still working on it
  • Sara gets an event with the MC in the lab player room where she wishes him a good night and departs for the night bar (lab day2) --> still working on it (renders are half-way done)
  • Yvette gets an event where she visits the MC in the underground lab (lab day2) --> still working on it (renders and animations are half-way done)
  • Sara gets an event for the underground lab where she brings breakfast (lab day2) --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Daniela gets a morning event for the underground lab, where the MC gets an injection (lab day2) --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Sara gets a morning event for the underground lab (lab day2) --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • "End of day" and time passing by for the VN part in the lab has to be made --> still working on it (end of day/sleep is done)
  • The MC gets basic actions (like nap, watch tv, read, etc.) for the lab player room --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Dr. Rosario (Daniela) gets a scene in the MC's player room inside the lab complex where she asks for a sperm sample --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Amy's beach pose scene is reworked and gets high res webp images and some new images as well. A lot of the dialogue has been rewritten too --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Miriam gets a scene in the MC's room inside the underground lab where she brings him some clothes --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Aly gets a photo studio event where she poses in high boots --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Aly gets web search pictures themed "B&B magazine" --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Functionality to send messages to the girls and receive their replies has been added --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Sara, the second new characters, gets a scene where she shows the MC to his room in the lab facility and you learn some more about her background --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Renée gets web search pictures themed "busty escorts" --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Amy gets web search pictures themed "car calendar" --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Daniela, one of the new characters, gets a scene where the MC gets an MRI and is examined and treated by the doctor --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • We finally get access to the secret research lab, where two new special characters are introduced --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Alice gets a quest for some new lingerie, some sexting images and a new achievement --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Yvette gets a quest for some new lingerie, some sexting images and a new achievement --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • The MC gets an X-Ray at the doctor's office, Miriam provides some distraction, and permission to enter the secret underground lab is granted --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • A new scene when the MC jogs at the beach and hurts himself will be added. It's a scene with Miriam that leads to the discovery of the underground lab --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Desire gets a new arrival scene that replaces the old one --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Yvette's pole dance scene has been completely redone with high-res images. It has two achievements now and is completely non generic --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Aly gets a random event in her room with three achievements, that involves different cosplays and some intimate actions --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • A new special action (pose butt) has been added for Amy, Alice and Jessica. More character will follow later --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Natasha gets a second arrival scene with a new "on the plane" story and some additional renders --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Natasha's arrival scene has been re-rendered in 2560x1440 and some new images have been added. The dialogue is now also completely different between the first and later arrival scenes --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Yvette gets a new scene when she's standing in her door wearing just a towel --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Alice gets and additional strength training appointment that is repeatable --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Alice's event where she's struggling with the weights at the gym has been completely remade. There is also an achievement now --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Alice will get an update for her strength training appointments. All images will be re-rendered in 2560x1440 webp format --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
Minor improvements and changes
  • You get the option to do a web search for a girl and theme, once you have obtained the information. Each web search theme is listed as an event in the girl's achievements --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • You get access to the girls' profile pages through your phone. That's the one with the about section and the four preview images on the right --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • The girls' phone preview picture can be changed directly from the new overview screen --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • You can remove the gap between the picture frames in the new player room now --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Image quality when special actions like groping etc. are shown on the phone has been improved --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • Natasha gets two new sexting and three new dream images --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
  • The phone gets a new character overview screen with more information and direct (1 click) access to all girl related data and achievements --> will be part of 0.3.0.0
Bug fixes
  • When you already have an appointment for the next day and stay up until after 02:00, none of the actions in the player room is useable --> will be fixed with 0.3.0.0
  • When the doctor is talking, sometimes a wrong name is displayed --> will be fixed with 0.3.0.0
Is the update going to break save games?

0.2.3.2 beta --> Save games from 0.0.8 and later can still be used. Earlier saves are no longer supported.
0.3.0.0 beta --> same as for 0.2.3.2

Estimated release dates:

0.3.0.0 beta --> no idea yet
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Since the game crashes for me because I don't have a big enough game card, what card do you recommend when running Windows 10?
 
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Monsieur X

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Since the game crashes for me because I don't have a big enough game card, what card do you recommend when running Windows 10.
The one you can get with 2Go VRAM min (they are nvidia for work CG with 2Go at budget price) but all decent CG are not available thanks to crypto mining.
What is your current graphic processor and VRAM ? Maybe your crash isn't memory related.
It's not a good time for CG upgrade. In case your CPU has an integrated GPU, try to swith to it, maybe it can help ( I did that when I had to replace my CG after fan malfunction).

PS: WB
 
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SiJa

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Well, I would say about a month including beta testing.
This is a bigger update than we've seen before, so give the developer some time and patience, everyone.
I agree with Puppet Master (long time no see..how are you?), but could be longer as he is only still working on the game day 2 for this section out of 3 days.
Just because the development news is updated is not a sign things are coming soon.
It is more to show you that work is still being done and the progress being made.
It will arrive when it's done...and will probably take a while for testing as well.
Just be patient...
:)
 

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Nice to see everyone is doing well!

Ha, ha! I'm fine, but life & pandemic got in the way. I only play Holiday Island, but I stopped because new content was unavailable to me due to memory errors. Thus, there really wasn't any reason for me to check in. I've been lurking since the release of 2.3.1, but the game stopped working on Desire's dance, and I lost interest.

I suggest a skip scene button so the player could optionally skip to the end of a scene, but get credit for it.
 

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I have been thinking of trying the compressed version, but I didn't really consider it official, so I haven't yet. I'm on it now.

I think with 3.0 coming I want to get a video card and was wondering what I should buy.

My system is:

Processor: Intel (R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @3.10GHz 3.10 GHz

Installed RAM: 12.0 GB (11.9 usable)

System Type: 64-bit op. sys. x64 based processor

As Mon. X said, Crypto mining has snatched up or ruined the affordable ones, but I thought maybe I can find something.

What I need is a list of possibles to search for.
Thanks
 
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I saw that the Nvidia GeForce gtx 1060 3Gb could be had for $239.
However, I don't know if my computer can add this.
Also, is 3Gb enough?
 

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Guess that all depends on your budget and what you want your system to be able to do. For example I am running an AMD Radeon R7 360 series and it handles Holiday Island fine. Now it came out over 5 years ago so maybe at sometime in the near future I may have to look at an upgrade. But now I only use my computer to surf the web, play a few games, etc. No graphic/rendering projects, no business/data projects, etc. so maybe I'll be okay until the next latest greatest innovation.
 

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Try to find cards with more of 4gb of memory, 8gb is the sweet spot (Always talking about vn games like H.I ) besides that, any model should work fine
 
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SiJa

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I saw that the Nvidia GeForce gtx 1060 3Gb could be had for $239.
However, I don't know if my computer can add this.
Also, is 3Gb enough?
GTX 1060 will be more than adequate to run Holiday Island.
Your system spec looks fine as well.
The only thing to check is your power supply can cope with it.
1060 card can use up to 120W, looking at needing at least a 600w power supply.
 

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Blame Renee, she's been posting pics. but don't worry she didn't post your account or login info.

 
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