Just for example for others: (paraphrase) "You can learn all skills, not just four." I'm looking at the thing right now and there's eight skills from the gladiator lady and you can learn four, if you have max 'easy' stats. Even if there's some quest, what about the others? Maybe I've lost my mind? Anyway, not the point of this post:
It's simple, guys. I was on the old forums. I got bitched at by a dev. This is one of the few games where I was around while it was developed. These problems aren't new. The bottom line is that these things are issues. If a decade of complaints won't win you over, I have no idea what will.
I updated my review with a simple link here. People can decide for themselves. I think that's fair. As I've said, I put plenty of time into this game and I don't have reason to fault it severely. With that said, the game is legit, but not in its full dose. There are people who enjoy difficult games -- nothing wrong with that. I prefer to get off work and relax; easy is perfect. The good news is, there's a solid chunk of the game that applies to that on easy now, after mods were made and incorporated. All that folds on medium or higher difficulty, as is repeated constantly in other reviews. The difficulty of the game in normal, default mode is too high to enjoy for the regular person.
As far as Spectre and combat problems, well, I guess you can try not to hear, but it's a problem. Is it expected for a free game? You bet ya. Is it an issue? You bet ya. Both can be true.
If none of that matters, then other indications of what to do would help for slave training. Let's face it, this is the internet. We're all borderline autistic assholes. How should I approach my slave? Do I keep punishing her to up fear or do I let it ride for a couple days and up tame? Put in a message: "Your slave woke up with bloodshot eyes. She rages at you. Maybe you should break her spirit." or "Your slave can't stop crying. Maybe she needs some time off." Easy. Drop hints. Yeah, yeah, we're all stupid, but tell me us what is needed, 'cause clearly I, and presumably others, don't get it. A word doc from "Potato_Butt_69_666" doesn't cut it.
Code is not my strong suit. If you want lore or writing, I'd be happy to figure out 'Specter's brother' and how he fucks it all up.
Off the cuff:
Specter's bro, Prism: "Hopefully my messenger has arrived before you take action. Legally, I can't prevent what you're going to do. Realistically, I can. I have no doubt my brother, Spectre, will intervene. A hassle, certainly... but instead, I want something from you, slaver. Mother, the disgusting old cow, needs to be an actual cow. She's mature and overweight, but that should help. However, she's headstrong, like her sons. Break her. She needs to be the perfect milking slut, at least appraised for 4,000 (3000?) gold, but instead of selling her, take her to the arena and feed her to a bog fiend - lose the fight. Simple, no? She must be high value at that time. It must stab Specter in the heart with triviality. It's important that she be covered in filth, toilet training, leather shackles, steel collar. When you're done, I'll provide by brother to you for execution (any of the 'get rid of girl' options, though 'drive out of house' results in him returning to kill you.) What do I offer? He said his armor, right? After he's gone, you shall have it. He got it from me anyway." (easy out, easier than Spectre's quest. If desired, make the armor 'damaged' for a reduced, but still better than gothic plate stats.)
