Write It Down!

 

Last week I mostly worked on the walkthrough, and I think I brought it back to parity with the game now. If anyone finds something is missing or needs some info that it's not there, make sure to let me know, so I can think about adding it next.

Other than that, I chased another bug related to Sole and Luna in their path (I think I managed to fix all the issues now) and I wrote a new scene for the bedroom (I'll only write one more for the "Home Alone" crowd, but that should be it for the game).

As for this month, I think I'll focus on scenes, polish, and other assorted events. If I manage to sneak in another small quest, good, but I want to tackle some of the minor content in my notes, and maybe move some of the entries to a possible "1.1 update" in the future (assuming people ever want me to expand Caliross a few years from now).

As always, this is all for now. Keep an eye out for more news next week! ^_^

March Update

 

The new revolution of the smut industry is here*! Now with 20% more adult content**! Get the public version here or at itch.io. Read the changelog here, take a shot whenever the numbering system changes, and permanently damage your liver!

*Running on the latest and greatest technology, such as RPG Maker VX Ace, which released just in 2011!
**I added an accounting software to calculate your taxes, making Caliross the ultimate adult experience.

Who Are You Calling Short!?

 

This recap, obviously! The new quest I mentioned is finished and its scene is complete. It took me a bit longer than I wanted to, because I flip-flopped on some lore bits and on the general tone. I kind of wanted the lady in the quest to be "meaner" but it didn't feel good given that it's a "one shot". The quest features mind control, so that's already plenty to keep things interesting.

I added a few details to the new pregnant scene, I added a few decorations to the hospital map (it felt a bit barren) and I started working on one more scene for the vampire doctor. This is probably(?) going to be the last one for her, 4 scenes should be enough, after all, but it's true that 3 is too little, as it was pointed out to me.

For the rest of the week, it's probably going to be testing, perhaps some new scenes, and work on the walkthrough/h-scenes list. If I focus more on the documentation, I might have to still plan some scenes anyway, so that I can commission art this month and make the best use of the art budget.

That's about it for the short term! Expect a release during the weekend! ^_^

Variety Is The Spice of Life

 

Quick recap: Last week I worked on a new short quest for chapter 5. It's related to the quest where you rescue a mermaid from the theater, although it's not a direct "sequel" to it (it features a friend of the mermaid, rather than the mermaid herself). The quest is almost finished, but I need to check/re-organize a few things, and it needs a scene I have yet to write.

Speaking of which, I also wrote a new scene for the pregnant section (although it's only available if you hit a certain "slut reputation" score). It has its own small map to explore, like some of the other areas you can visit while pregnant.

Other changes/additions to the pregnancy period:

•  thinking about names for the baby/babies (increases your "good mom" score);

•  Expanded and improved the masturbation scene at home;

•  Made the "stay at home" option available during night as well;

•  removed some of the unused choices;

Anyway, that's about it for the moment. See you next week for more updates! ^_^

The Way Forward

 

With last month's release, I think I have covered all the big items still left on my to-do list. This means that from now on it's all small quests, events and scenes. Hopefully, the game should be completed soon-ish. I'll try to give you guys an heads up of at least 2-3 months when I feel confident I have narrowed down the 1.0 release, but be aware that it should be coming this year.

I feel like I should apologize for how long things have dragged, but at least I can say I tried my best for the game, and I think the results are good.

I need to check my notes and cut anything that I don't feel strongly about at this stage. This does mean some of the stuff I wanted and that the game hinted at might not happen after all, but I am sure everyone understands how the game has been in development for way too long at this point, and that games can't be perfect.

If you have anything in mind that is obviously incomplete or that seems to not be in the game despite it being mentioned, feel free to tell me, so I can tell you what my plans are on this or that specifc thing (I might also need a reminder, you never know XD).

Anyway, setting aside the long-term, this month will probably have a bit of a shorter cycle. I'd like to release around the 21st, as I try to drag the releases back to the middle of the month (I think it makes the most sense to have flexibility without having to worry about getting too close to the end of the month).

As for the content, I already did some work to improve the quest from last month: I added a new music track, and I started writing some dialogues for the people in town, so that they comment on the aftermath of the quest (it seems appropriate that they'd have something to say, plus it's a way to celebrate and recognize the players' effort in getting things done). I also did some other minor tweaks and changes, to improve the experience. Once I get my hands on the new art, I'll also add the visuals for the scenes I mentioned last time.

Other than that, I plan to review/expand some of the pregnant content: a new scene for when you are pregnant at home will be added, plus I'll see if I can add more NPCs to the "father roster". I might also cut some of the planned content in there (I am still debating if a brothel visit while pregnant makes sense, for example).

Finally, I'll see if I can add another short quest and a few more scenes, and maybe some work on the walkthrough/h-scenes list (long overdue for both). There is always something to take care of, so I'll try to juggle the game's various needs. Again, if you have something on your mind, make sure to leave a comment. See you next week! ^_^

February Update

 ​Small month, big release*! Get the public version here or at itch.io. Read the changelog here, see how my insanity is laid bare with each entry of that monstrosity!

*If the release appears small, it might have shrunk due to the cold weather. We decline any responsability for disappointing the audience.

Third Part Is The Charm

 

I posted the patrons-only art preview and the polls, only to forget the weekly recap. >_< Anyway, I made some good progress overall: I wrote a new scene (a solo scene to "celebrate" your progress with Dominque, assuming you have seen her entire path) and I kept hacking at the quest. I am close to finishing the third and last gameplay section, although I had some IRL problems slowing me down.

Since I am so close to finished, I'll probably push to wrap things up for the quest and then send it to the testers, even if I have to delay things a couple of days. Worst case scenario, I guess I can release the quest in "early access" (making it available from the travel sphere), and delay the improvements after I hear the feedback from the testers (and the players as well, in that case), but I'd like to avoid that, if possible.

Anyway, we'll see when the update lands (probably the first half of next week), so there might or might not be another dev blog. See you guys (hopefully soon) for the release! ^_^