HTML The Zeta Sector [v1.2.01] [Primal356]

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I hadn't thought of this, but it's good advice to 'hide' or make up an excuse in-game when something isn't finished.

As in the typical open-world game, they don't want you to get to an area of the city, so they make up some construction or traffic accident to let you pass much later.

Where they sell those expensive upgrades for the ship, they shouldn't say 'not available in this version', but make some excuse for not wanting to sell them, or throw Adelyn out because she don't have the money, etc.
Hmm... I will get Adelyn into a space traffic jam! :D
 
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Hmm... I will get Adelyn into a space traffic jam! :D
That definitely fits the theme ;).

I would also recommend you take an evening to play this:
https://f95zone.to/threads/abandoned-a-tale-of-forgotten-lives-v1-0-kerni.187/

It's a bit on the softer feely side, but it has a great progression system and different equipment.
The main thing I like as a player is to get a new toy and then to see and feel how it makes a difference in the world.
(That's definitely personal bias.)
Bondage equipment that changes NPC behaviour is just awesome.

For the typical "Damsel in distress" theme, it may also be worth it to try this one out:
https://f95zone.to/threads/no-escape-game-edition-v0-30-1-scriptor.86744/

Just take notes on what parts of any story you would replay multiple times, even if you already knew them.
That's how you know a mechanic is golden.

And I just want to say your graphics are cool and your ideas are good.
 
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That definitely fits the theme ;).

I would also recommend you take an evening to play this:
https://f95zone.to/threads/abandoned-a-tale-of-forgotten-lives-v1-0-kerni.187/

It's a bit on the softer feely side, but it has a great progression system and different equipment.
The main thing I like as a player is to get a new toy and then to see and feel how it makes a difference in the world.
(That's definitely personal bias.)
Bondage equipment that changes NPC behaviour is just awesome.

For the typical "Damsel in distress" theme, it may also be worth it to try this one out:
https://f95zone.to/threads/no-escape-game-edition-v0-30-1-scriptor.86744/

Just take notes on what parts of any story you would replay multiple times, even if you already knew them.
That's how you know a mechanic is golden.

And I just want to say your graphics are cool and your ideas are good.
Oh, I know these! Hopefully one day I will be able to make games at this level :D
 
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Oh, I know these! Hopefully one day I will be able to make games at this level :D
You already know how to make good graphics.
Not having to rely on external material is an important threshold.
After that, there are diminishing returns for graphics.

The most important thing (to me at least) are gameplay mechanics.
If they are good (and the graphics at least exist), then the game is good.

Doesn't matter that much whether it's a super-high production value Unity 3d game or a minimalist Twine game.
Content and mechanics drive the feeling of immersion, the spirit of exploration and ultimately replayability.
 
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You already know how to make good graphics.
Not having to rely on external material is an important threshold.
After that, there are diminishing returns for graphics.

The most important thing (to me at least) are gameplay mechanics.
If they are good (and the graphics at least exist), then the game is good.

Doesn't matter that much whether it's a super-high production value Unity 3d game or a minimalist Twine game.
Content and mechanics drive the feeling of immersion, the spirit of exploration and ultimately replayability.
Now I have to ask! What's your idea about making the current gameloop better? :D
 

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For example, when I first played, I knew that the water guns were a trap because they only cost 1 credit, so it was no surprise to me, the problem is that if you put a more "real" price on them, say 50 credits, a new player might not buy them and miss out on that content.
 
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For example, when I first played, I knew that the water guns were a trap because they only cost 1 credit, so it was no surprise to me, the problem is that if you put a more "real" price on them, say 50 credits, a new player might not buy them and miss out on that content.
It will have to stay 1 telers so people would buy it.
 
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I'm happy to announce that The Zeta Sector 1.1.21 is out!

The list of changes is the following:
  • NEW ROMANCABLE CHARACHTER: Jennifer from Stellar Justice was added to the game. You can find her in the docks in Jafar, but first you have to get to the bar and keep drinking until you drop so you would trigger the first encounter.
  • NEW MISSION: Added a new quest where you have to bring Saturn ale to Jennifer so she would have some private time with the mc.
  • NEW MISSION: Added a new quest where you have to bring Saturn ale the second time to Jennifer so she would have some private time with the mc.
  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "The life of a cat". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "Pulling carts in the desert". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "The life of a pony racer". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
  • EXTENDED SLAVE CYCLE: Extended the Amanda slave path so you could search around the apartment while playing as Elena. I also added a new variation of the playtime where Adelyn and Elena have to suck Amanda's strapon.
  • NEW SCENE: Added a new scene where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship (first variation).
  • NEW SCENE: Added a new scene where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship (second variation).
  • NEW SCENE: Added a new scene where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship (third variation).
  • NEW DIALOGUE: Added a dialogue box with Jennifer. You can ask her about how she got to Jafar. But she can also tell you about the state Earth is at in this universe, and there is a little tease for a mission that you would have to do with her.
  • NEW RENDER: Added a new render where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship while only wearing a bitegag.
  • NEW RENDER: Added a new render where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship while only wearing a hood.
  • NEW RENDER: Added a new render where Adelyn is hanging from the ceiling onboard Jennifer's ship while fully clad in ruanite.
  • NEW RENDER: Added a new render where Adelyn and Elena are opening their mouths so they could receive Amanda's strapon.
  • NEW RENDER: Added a new render with an empty cell onboard the Zheng He. This render was missing from the game files, and I was too careless to notice it during playtests.
  • NEW AI IMAGE: Replaced Jennifer's ai image with a better one.
  • NEW AI IMAGE: Added an ai image of Jennifer's ship (not the one that was shot down in Stellar Justice, but a new one that is smaller).
  • NEW AI IMAGE: Added an ai image of the wardrobe in Amanda's apartment.
  • NEW AI IMAGE: Added an ai image of the cupboard in Amanda's apartment.
  • NEW AI IMAGE: Added an ai image of the stairs in Amanda's apartment.
Thank you for sticking with me this far! Your support means a lot to me :)
 

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  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "The life of a cat". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "Pulling carts in the desert". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
  • NEW VR GAME: Added new VR game titled "The life of a pony racer". This was previously an enslavement event that occurred if you lose at the slave barge, or simply get taken by them, but I found that the previous placement was incorrect because the player expects to get out and continue the game, but in this case you can't do that, as the mc was taken to another planet.
Any opinions about this change? :D

Edit: I'm asking because I don't have anyone who follows this thing as the updates come out and provides feedback, and it would be nice to hear about this one in particular. :D
 
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Any opinions about this change? :D

Edit: I'm asking because I don't have anyone who follows this thing as the updates come out and provides feedback, and it would be nice to hear about this one in particular. :D
Anyone? :D
 

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No one has played the update yet or is still in the process of playing it :LUL:.

Maybe someone on Patreon will say something.
Oh, I'm trying to extort opinions out of people on my Patreon since a long time. I think the best I could achieve was like two comments :D
 

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Oh, I'm trying to extort opinions out of people on my Patreon since a long time. I think the best I could achieve was like two comments :D
They are bots, they are bots :ROFLMAO:!

Just for fun, there are few or no comments on Patreon, I've seen a maximum of 30 comments on some popular posts, maybe that's why almost everyone has a Discord, I don't know.

The truth is that I get lost in your game. Unlike 80% of the games uploaded here where people make memes in the comments and many theories of the game since the updates are every 8-9 months here I get lost because of how fast you update :KEK:.

Do you have to start from scratch to see what's new? Do you have to load at a certain point?
 
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No one has played the update yet or is still in the process of playing it :LUL:.

Maybe someone on Patreon will say something.
The reason I relocated them is because the slave barge is relatively at the beginning. So if you have the slave cycles there you will think that you can continue, but uou can't, so you will be disappointed. But this way what you get is a nice tease so you are more inclined to explore the rest of the game.
 
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They are bots, they are bots :ROFLMAO:!

Just for fun, there are few or no comments on Patreon, I've seen a maximum of 30 comments on some popular posts, maybe that's why almost everyone has a Discord, I don't know.

The truth is that I get lost in your game. Unlike 80% of the games uploaded here where people make memes in the comments and many theories of the game since the updates are every 8-9 months here I get lost because of how fast you update :KEK:.

Do you have to start from scratch to see what's new? Do you have to load at a certain point?
If bots can pay I have no objections :D

It would be nice I my channel could grow between these updates... Or new people who would encourage me... But mostly it's either nothing or unsubscriptions :D

You have to play from the start because there are new variables.
 

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You have to play from the start because there are new variables.
How long does the game take to finish?

I ask because I don't think I ever get very far, I mean you do a little bit of research and then at some point you choose the wrong option and once you get the first chain there's no turning back.

I know the goal is to avoid bad choices and keeping free by progressing through the missions.
 
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