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[Defiant Explorer]

Sorry for the misunderstanding. The question is about Lolanta: is there a reason why she prefers a sweeter version of Selene? And why doesn’t she enjoy receiving pleasure as much as giving it to Selene? Also, is the man she was missing Meralion?

I don't quite understand what is meant by a “sweeter” version of Selene. But if you need confirmation from the author that Iolanta is doing what she is doing (with Selene) for a specific purpose, then yes, I can confirm that.

As for why Io doesn't get the same pleasure as Selene, well, it's not explicitly stated in the game, but Io is not a lesbian or bisexual. It's not stated explicitly in the game because the action takes place in a Bronze Age civilization, and those terms simply don't exist there. But Iolanta has had... extensive experience. And in that sense, she has an open mind. The question is why she does what she does. But the answer will only be revealed in the game.

As for the man she “missed” (or a certain part of him, if we're talking about the bathtub scene), I'm sorry, I can't answer that. Could it be Meralion? Sure. Could it be someone else Selene hasn't met yet? Sure. If you want to know Iolanta's secrets, you'll have to discover them in the game. Sorry.

 

[ffive]

I don't quite understand what is meant by a “sweeter” version of Selene.

If i understand it correctly, that poster played Selene with noble origin who got rejected by Iolanta, and another origin Selene who got to have sex with Io. I'd guess the noble Selene picked some more rude dialogue options (so she was relatively less "sweet") and the question is why Io would choose to sleep with one Selene but not the other.

 

[Defiant Explorer]

If i understand it correctly, that poster played Selene with noble origin who got rejected by Iolanta, and another origin Selene who got to have sex with Io. I'd guess the noble Selene picked some more rude dialogue options (so she was relatively less "sweet") and the question is why Io would choose to sleep with one Selene but not the other.

Your comment made me think and look at a part of the game I hadn't looked at in a long time. The scene in the bathtub with Iolanta. All refusals or agreements there are not related to any Origin. To open this scene, Selene must choose a couple of lines up to that point that show her attraction to women, specifically to Iolanta.

However, there is a line from Selene: “Take it yourself. I'm not your servant. Or whoever you imagine me to be in your head.” Sounds pretty rude. Kind of what a Noble Origin could say. But this line isn't based on Origin and can be used by anyone. It was added as the last line of refusal. In case the player chose the necessary couple of lines of attraction to women before, and then, realizing where things were going, decided to change their mind at the last moment. This phrase resets the hidden variable of attraction to women. And blocks first Iolanta's scene, as well as the possible bisexuality of Selene.

If that's the case, I may have to rephrase that sentence somehow. The fact that some players might perceive this as part of role-playing a noblewoman, rather than a refusal to continue a scene that had almost begun, somehow escaped my attention... However, not right now. Right now, the priority is the update.

 

[Essta]

I just wanna say i really appreciate you taking the time to take a close look even into things as that. A care this high towards polish is rare nowadays.

 

[gds21]

so close to the next release now... high expectations due to the long wait.

 

[sunsol]

is there a walkthrough or a list of scenes?

 

[gds21]

is there a walkthrough or a list of scenes?

don't think so... there are only a few variations here and it all pretty much leads to the same path anyway. There are like 4 or 5 major decisions I think that would determine the playthrough but other than that, the sex scenes with the different characters are unlockable fairly easily. Give it a try. Most of the decisions like origin story and other minor choices very much adds flavor to the story but you wont be missing a ton of content by choosing A or B. So, may be after this big update, we might end up needing a walkthrough.

 

[Unnervia]

Hi. I wanted to write again after months and just say thank you for this game. I know that the whole thing around "porn" games makes things a bit not serious but I really loved the game, especially the RPG part of it. The way I could bother people with questions, the way the conversation flowed, it felt really natural and I felt like I was there. Especially having friends, relationships that progress (not necessarily for sex) felt alive. Great job. I'm looking forward to see your pieces. I don't like most games because you always feel alone just grinding away for some abstract goal, but here I'm just enjoying existing.

I've read every patreon post you've made and I wish I could make it easy for you to have this as a full time job and not worry about a thing but I'm a broke college student from a (probably) third world country lol. Wishing you the best.

 

[tatiana.kaluzny]

OK, bloody thing took a while to finish, but it's finally done -- another character portrait mod, because two clearly weren't enough. Should cover everything in v1.7 of the game.

I wanted them in a style that's be a better fit with the other graphic elements of the game (scene maps and such) i.e. basically something along the lines of high fidelity comic books, rather than the usual ai "realism". Tried to preserve the original skin tones, clothing and character features where i could too.

Made it for myself but figured maybe someone else could have use for it too, so... here it is. Attached to the post. To use it, unpack in the game directory and overwrite existing files.

MC preview, to give some sense what can be expected:

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These are great? What model did you use? How did you get such stable results?

 

[ffive]

These are great? What model did you use? How did you get such stable results?

They're done with

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online thing. I think they use stable diffusion as their bases, but not really sure. Using the Comic v3 preset, and original portraits from the game as "input image" with low/medium strength to guide the results ... and then lots and lots of tinkering in Photoshop with layers and masks to combine useful parts of most promising variants.

NGL, i kind of dread to find out how many new characters will be introduced in the next update, that i'll need to catch up the mod with.

 

[Defiant Explorer]

NGL, i kind of dread to find out how many new characters will be introduced in the next update, that i'll need to catch up the mod with.

If you're not one of my patrons, I can send you the patron version two weeks before the public release. To speed up the process.

And something tells me that you'll have more trouble not so much with the characters but with something different. The next update will include something like a new image class, neither maps nor portraits.

 

[ffive]

If you're not one of my patrons, I can send you the patron version two weeks before the public release. To speed up the process.

And something tells me that you'll have more trouble not so much with the characters but with something different. The next update will include something like a new image class, neither maps nor portraits.

I have shall we say, hesitant attitude towards Patreon in general, so don't really do even free subscriptions there, sorry to say. But don't worry, i'll happily wait for the public version~

(fingers crossed hopefully this new mysterious category doesn't get the AI stumped)

 

[Defiant Explorer]

(fingers crossed hopefully this new mysterious category doesn't get the AI stumped)

It might, actually. That's why I'm warning you. However, I don't use AI, except for basic raw translations and grammar checks, so I may be wrong. Nowadays, they keep saying that AI has become very capable. We'll see.

 

[Defiant Explorer]

Also, I would like to warn others who are planning to play the next episode. Don't look in the portrait folder until you have finished the episode at least once. Otherwise, you will ruin your experience with spoilers.

 

[JEGEK]

there is some mad teasing going on

 

[Shevian]

Excited to jump into the new chapter of Selene's adventures! We're almost there.

They're done with

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online thing. I think they use stable diffusion as their bases, but not really sure. Using the Comic v3 preset, and original portraits from the game as "input image" with low/medium strength to guide the results ... and then lots and lots of tinkering in Photoshop with layers and masks to combine useful parts of most promising variants.

NGL, i kind of dread to find out how many new characters will be introduced in the next update, that i'll need to catch up the mod with.

For me, the art you've provided has become a part of the game itself. Keep up the good work, you all!

 

[Lord Ja'aM of Roland]

there is some mad teasing going on

Yes that's what makes it so satisfying when it actually happens

 

[bolondro2]

Yes that's what makes it so satisfying when it actually happens

I have just give a try to the game you mention, blue swallow and seems to be a really good one. May be a bit to slow start, but...

 

[@LonelyWolf]

So, today, good news, and just three words that I wanted to share with you, guys and gals:
SELENE IS BACK❕

And yes, because, for those who missed the information, know that Defiant Explorer has published a few hours ago for his patrons the highly anticipated version 1.8!!! [^--^]
So for those who patiently waiting for the public update, this means that she will be available here in two weeks' time from now on (i.e.: June 19).

Well, I'll leave you, the friends, cuz for my part, I have some parts of the game on hold that strongly demanding my full attention...

 

[Boopy6776]

So, today, good news, and just three words that I wanted to share with you, guys and gals:
SELENE IS BACK❕

And yes, because, for those who missed the information, know that Defiant Explorer has published a few hours ago for his patrons the highly anticipated version 1.8!!! [^--^]
So for those who patiently waiting for the public update, this means that she will be available here in two weeks' time from now on (i.e.: June 19).

Well, I'll leave you, the friends, cuz for my part, I have some parts of the game on hold that strongly demanding my full attention...

Two weeks... I can wait two weeks. Totally. I think I'm sweating?