Jan 17, 2024
79
198
xmas1.png
xmas2.png
xmas3.png
xmas4.png

Happy reindeer period!

Before I also gift you the links, please read:

1) I've added one line of code to the beginning of the game which, of course, people with a save file won't be able to see so I'll copy-paste the exact message here:
"WARNING: This game may contain disturbing and/or depressing scenes/images as well as graphic violence. Also, general trigger warning just in case. If you cannot handle that, stop right here."

2) I've started to notice more and more errors in the code when it comes to handling variables and the catalogue scene replays as well as other problems there. I'll just issue a careful warning not to save the game DURING or AFTER a replay, just in case. Sadly, in order to fix these things how I would want them to be fixed would change the code so drastically that your save files would become unusable, which is something I will try to avoid at all cost. I don't know if one can actually break a save through scene replays but I wanted to mention it anyways. Who knows, maybe someone out there wants to abuse this to get some funny results :D

PC + Linux:
Mac:
Walkthrough:

Changelog:
- 18 new monster girls, including one main character and one... Secondary main character? Is that how you say it?
- A shitload of new content, the most since the initial version of the game
- Plenty of minigames/puzzles etc., I even thought of and implemented an entire card game that you can play (not really a fair one though)
- 3 new achievements, evil as always
- Funky new soundtracks (since the update is so long, I created multiple because I didn't want people to get sick of them)
- Some bug fixes... I think. As always, I didn't write down what I fixed and forgot

Outlook: Where will we go from here? The next update will be casino part 2, dealing with the fallout from the current update. After that, there will be two shorter 'exploration' updates setting up the finale of the intro portion of the game... Which will be a crazy ride.

Have fun, monster girl enjoyers, and merry x-mas(s)!









You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.
 
Last edited:
Jan 10, 2019
194
424
Wow thank you so much this is a nice Christmas surprise, have you mentioned how much of a cool dev you are yet? I am looking forward to checking this out later today.

On the matter of code, I give you this advice with sincerity, it is better to just rewrite it now the way that you want while the workload for both you and the player is smaller than later when it really becomes an issue. Yes it would be little inconvenient to have to skip my way back up to where I was, but that would be all, a minor inconvenience, it would be much worse later when the game is 3 times longer and there are a lot more options hidden content and minigames. I would encourage you to set the foundation up for better success early rather than later to save both of us some heartache, you are pretty dang good at communication and I think most of us will understand it has to be done for a smoother game later.
 
  • Heart
Reactions: Calabi-Yo-Manifold
Jan 17, 2024
79
198
So... is it possible to come back to the lab once you leave ?
Anyone got a safe from before this patch? got a new pc and dont feel liek replaying everything. ty in advance cheers!
Yes, we will re-visit every location but no, you cannot get what you missed later on.
Sadly, I don't have a save right before we enter The Casino...
So, for both of you a tip: Start a new game and activate skip unseen text, then just fly through pressing tab. Just do whichever encounters you want to do and consult the walkthrough for secrets if you so desire.
It shouldn't take long to get to where you were.

I just tested it and it took me like 15 minutes to get to the free-roam part of the lab. And, good thing I did because I noticed 2 mistakes in the walkthrough:cautious: Please, download it again, the mistakes have been fixed.

Hope that helps.
 

uxuxux

Newbie
Jan 10, 2018
93
231
I'm so fucking tired of these AI CGs
I'd forgive this game the lazy artwork if it had at least a coherently written scenario and dialogues OR used the cutting edge tools for AI. PonyXL by now could do a much better job and by using controlnet/img2img and tools such those you could generate much more images for a single scene, still keeping the character and background parts plausibly intact. You can rent collab if the dev doesn't have the hardware for those models, but it would really worth the investment.
I love monster girls so I don't want to shit on this effort every time I see the game because that's not fair but it's a bit sad that from all 3 routes that could potentially make this great alone (either coding, art or writing) exactly none works out in the end. If someone enjoys it then good for them though, best of luck etc. (Also if this game will help the dev to make something better in the future then I'm all for it.)
 
  • Haha
Reactions: Misalton

Kole69

New Member
Oct 30, 2023
1
0
Why did the robo-chicken croos the road? the correct is "error" but you can also find it in game.
I still dont know the rest of code i have only *8--$
 
Jan 17, 2024
79
198
I'd forgive this game the lazy artwork if it had at least a coherently written scenario and dialogues OR used the cutting edge tools for AI. PonyXL by now could do a much better job and by using controlnet/img2img and tools such those you could generate much more images for a single scene, still keeping the character and background parts plausibly intact. You can rent collab if the dev doesn't have the hardware for those models, but it would really worth the investment.
I love monster girls so I don't want to shit on this effort every time I see the game because that's not fair but it's a bit sad that from all 3 routes that could potentially make this great alone (either coding, art or writing) exactly none works out in the end. If someone enjoys it then good for them though, best of luck etc. (Also if this game will help the dev to make something better in the future then I'm all for it.)
Unironically, thank you. I had tried out controlnet back when I was still using SD1.5 models but couldn't get anywhere with it. After I switched to Pony, I hadn't bothered testing it again but after reading your comment I did. There is definetely plenty of potential there, so thank you.

However, you still might want to ignore this thread as my coding- and writing style and the fact that this game is text-based won't ever change. This game is a passion project and not a product, after all. I don't want it to be perfect or optimized, I just want it to be how I WANT it to be.
 
  • Yay, update!
Reactions: uxuxux

Ikomomo

Newbie
Jun 17, 2022
81
85
Unironically, thank you. I had tried out controlnet back when I was still using SD1.5 models but couldn't get anywhere with it. After I switched to Pony, I hadn't bothered testing it again but after reading your comment I did. There is definetely plenty of potential there, so thank you.

However, you still might want to ignore this thread as my coding- and writing style and the fact that this game is text-based won't ever change. This game is a passion project and not a product, after all. I don't want it to be perfect or optimized, I just want it to be how I WANT it to be.
Good on you for actually getting some good from the criticism. I honestly just find the game funny in a good way, and am such a degen that the porn parts are great too. I know i say it a lot but I can't wait for you to start making reptilian girls~

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my brother in monster loving!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Calabi-Yo-Manifold

Zilcho

Member
Sep 19, 2024
220
190
Thank you, based Calabi, for actually putting the monster in some of these monstergirls. You gotta have some for the normies, I get it, but I'm down for almost anything feminine enough with a decent hole :KEK: That's what makes the genere exciting. Good luck, sir.
 
Jan 10, 2019
194
424
well thank you Calabi, just finished the update, been replaying from the start on and off for a few days and it has been just as enjoyable, Just noticed you have a Patron page never looked before now and a part of me wishes you had a higher tier, i feel you are not getting enough for your effort lol. regardless if i remember (or if you remind me) on the first of next month ill snag up that $15 tier, i have enjoyed this game enough that i feel i should start contributing to it's continued development.
 
  • Heart
Reactions: Calabi-Yo-Manifold
3.70 star(s) 10 Votes