Thursday, July 02, 2015

The new update is here!

You can download it here:

http://mdqp.nachtwolf.at/Tales%20of%20the%20Drunken%20Cowboy%20-%20Chapter%201%200.910.rag

Changelog since 0.8i:

Added Darenzia's side-quest;

Added another side-quest (which is kind of a secret-but-not-quite side-quest, let's see if you stumble upon it!);

Finished all the 3 romances (Jane, Piper and Malena, in case you were wondering);

Added several new random events, extended/improved a few ones (a few are related to quests you have done, or character you have met in other random events, so it might take a while to see the new ones);

Added some new NPCs, added some sex scenes with a few "old" quest-givers;

And a few minor things here and there, for good measure.



I'll be updating the download links in the sidebar soon. I still need to upload the web version, which might take a while... By the way, if any kind soul who knows what they are doing more than I do, can give it a look, and see if there is something obvious they can fix about it, I would be grateful. This RAGS designer feature remained incomplete, and since Steve moved to developing version 3.x of RAGS (and then went MIA) I don't think I'll ever get a functioning converter, so when it comes to RAGS releases, I can only rely on the community to get the web version to work, which is a bit of a shame (I have approximately 0 skill in programming of any kind, so I can't do anything myself -_-).

Also, I have an announcement: I don't know how many of you are aware, but I generally offer something back to donors to thank them for their support, and I generally name the most common stuff I can think of (access to the closed beta, naming a character, making suggestions for scenes). Since the release after this one will be the 1.0 version (which might not be the last one, but will definitely aim to be feature complete), I won't be taking suggestions for new content anymore. Adding more stuff to do to my already long list is just going to slow me down, and I'd rather see this game completed in a reasonable amount of time.

What I'd like to get from everyone, is a list of features that aren't complete, either because they look like they should be there, or because they are expressly mentioned, or whatever. I have been working on the game for a long time, and I fear I might be forgetting some stuff, so I'd like it if people could list to me what obviously missing or incomplete parts they have met in the game, so that I can work toward tying all the loose ends.

Anyway, this will probably be more about bug reports anyway, since some bugs can slip past testing, and some of the new content was added after the testing, so it's probably going to be a bit messy. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the release, and sorry for all the delays. Have fun! ^_^

Edit: Uploaded the web version, grab it here:

http://mdqp.nachtwolf.at/TOTDC%200.910.zip


60 comments:

  1. wow just wow !
    it's happening ! i never thought i'd live to see the day when durnkard cowboi will receive update !

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  2. btw,can we have all romances(harem) at once or just one ?

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    1. Bad things happen to those who are greedy... :p

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    2. like what ? they pass out from exhaustion ?
      satisfy 3 women at once is a difficult task indeed. :>

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    3. she*
      dem typos :<

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  3. So is the bracelet/priestess quest unwinnable? No matter what options I choose, I always lose.

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    1. Actually it is winnable, but the quest is a bit mean, and if you didn't keep a previous save, you might be screwed. You need "two hits" to deal with the final boss. Either you save two needles (Darenzia) two psychic attacks (Jane) or one of each.

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  4. Yey yey yey yey. been waiting. so hype.

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    1. The hype is real! Whether the game is good or not, it's a different matter... :p

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  5. You just made my day/week :)

    Thank you!

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  6. ζ༼Ɵ͆ل͜Ɵ͆༽ᶘ MALENA HYPE ζ༼Ɵ͆ل͜Ɵ͆༽ᶘ

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  7. Ho accettato il contratto alla fine della subquest di Darezia ma non mi avvisa nessuno di quando devo andare a lavoro o dove.

    Non mi ricordo più dove si attiva il continuo della quest del fotografo.
    Ho girato a lungo per il quartiere commerciale ma niente.
    Esiste una terza fase di questa ?

    Si puo avere un walkthrough delle novità.

    Scusa per il mio inglese

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    1. Non hai ricevuto un messaggio sugli "holo-glasses"? Se non è ancora arrivato, prova a viaggiare un paio di volte, c'è un breve intervallo tra la fine della quest e l' inizio delle riprese. ;)

      Anche per il fotografo, ti dovrebbe arrivare un messaggio.

      Purtroppo non c'è un walkthrough, scriverne uno mi prenderebbe troppo tempo. Alcuni mi hanno scritto di volerne mettere insieme uno, magari prima o poi lo faranno.

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  8. I accepted the contract at the end of the subquest Darezia but nobody tells me when I have to go to work or wherever.

    I can not remember where you enable the continuous quest of the photographer.
    I turned to the a long time commercial district but nothing.
    There is a third phase of this?

    You can have a walkthrough of the news.

    Sorry for my English

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  9. Is there a mirror that I can download it from? Your link is not working for me.

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  10. Do i need to create a new save for the new update? my old saves cant seem to proc anything with melena past the first roleplay scene.

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    1. Yeah, unfortunately RAGS doesn't allow to use old saves, it's one of the limits of the engine. :(

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  11. Can you Please help me with Darenzia quest. I need to do a sudoku from the pc, and if there is one thing I am so very bad in. it is sudoku :D

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    1. This riddle is not sudoku, luckily, and is quite simple to solve once you realize that. First row is: 142. Second row is: 986. Third row is: 573. Believe me, next riddle is much more difficult and I would be grateful for solution.

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    2. Do you mean the safe puzzle or the barrier puzzle?

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    3. Barrier one. Enemy impulses never let you pass, no matter how you move. They can disappear from the way, but only if you are far from them. Once you move closer... they are right here, blocking the way. And it is quite frustrating, when you can move only forward or backward, which would lead either to touching one of them or to moving back, to the place from where you were hoping to escape. You can't use the shortest pass on the first horizontal line, since there always a blocking impulse, when you are nearby. And with long pass... So far, I have reached second horizontal line of the riddle, but with no options. If you move either way, you are fried and forced on the beginning of the level. It is the most difficult riddle in the game for me.

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    4. And when I speak about the blocking impulse on the first horizontal line, it means that if you try to move there, you are, basically, fried.

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    5. The trick there is that you can move on the same "room" of the enemy impulse if it's going to disappear on the next turn, because it's considered to move at the same time as you do. So it's possible to make a run for it and get past it before the path is closed again. Mind you that there is a bug in the current version, and if you save/reload or fail once, the image doesn't clear properly, and the map might unfortunately get screwed (the save/reload thing is a problem with the RAGS engine, but I have prepared a workaround for when the hotfix gets released).

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    6. I understand that. And when I said that impulses were there, I meant not the images, but the actual impulses. Basically, when I am at the beginning of the second horizontal line or even before that, one of the enemy impulses always choose to jump in the same spot as I do, be it occupied or free at the moment.

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    7. It seems that it was just my bad luck, after all, since I have just solved the riddle. Sorry if I have bothered you.

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    8. Well, now the images I made to explain how to solve the puzzle are useless... XD

      Don't worry, so long as you solved the puzzle, everything is fine.

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  13. is it me or barrier puzzle is unsolvable ?
    first row of pulse easy,second is impossible no matter what you try.
    it simple does not have anywhere to hide or run.

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    1. okay,pulse from right to left is bugged,pics are stuck there and not disappearing so it look like it does not move.

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    2. Yeah, there are 2 bugs in this puzzle: one is RAGS fault, and something I can't fix, and it has to do with saving/reloading in the middle of the quest, as that can mess up the layered images. The other bug is actually my fault and it doesn't properly clear the image if you make a mistake and try a second time. The second bug is an easy fix, but as I said the other one is a problem with the engine, and I can't do anything about it. :(

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    3. I could perhaps add a "reset action" to the puzzle, so that you can restart before making a mistake, and clear up the puzzle in the process, that could function as a workaround for the RAGS issue.

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  14. there is another bug,or rather typo.
    when use sexy lingerie on piper,at some point i says
    "...sticking out your bottom toward Jane with every excuse you get..."

    unless Jane is peeping.

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    1. aster that it says "...You decide to give her again a nice view of her rear, while also drawing attention to your legs..."
      >her again a nice view of her rear
      that does not making any sense.

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    2. there more Janes after and sometimes piper :>

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    3. I fixed the first two typos, but I can't find more "Jane" instead of "Piper", you'll have to give more of the lines, or I can't search for them. :(

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  15. Some reason the web based version won't work. it says that SetupGameData is not defined. I have no idea how to fix it

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  16. The web based version isn't working for me. It says that I am unable to play because Gamesetupdata is not defined. Any idea how to fix this?

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    1. Yeah, apparently there is a problem with it. I used to be able to fix it, but there is also an issue with the RAGS license I am struggling with right now, which isn't helping. I'll have to remove the web version until a fix comes out (if any).

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    2. I might be able to help you with that (the web version - not the licensing) - is there a way to contact you in private?

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    3. Sure, you can shoot me an e-mail at mirko.della@tiscali.it
      or send me a PM either at the hypnopics collective or at TFGames (my username is always mdqp).

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  17. main quest is not done yet ? because the only NPC that have no option to talk to after i deal with thier problem is Dreyfus.

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    1. No, I am going to finish the main quest (and probably the game) in the next update. I'd like to have a complete game when I finish the main quest, and so I focused on some of the things that were still missing.

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  18. When I am in the side quest in the role of Darenzia and try to launch the drugged needles.

    "You feel an unpleasant sensation, like insects crawling inside your head ... What will Darenzia do?
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    You throw a needle at her ... But she does not fall like you'd expect!

    ""

    You finished your needles now, I know you look around, confused, desperately trying to think of another plan, until a solution to this situation suddenly hits you! "

    I do not know how to fix it

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    1. To get past this encounter, you either need two needles, one needle and some power left in Jane, or Jane at full power (which means, you never used her powers to bypass a puzzle). You'll have to reload a previous save, and try to be more conservative with how you use them.

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    2. When your with the monster and get the flute you need to play note 1 5 (?) times and then play note 4 to scare it away.

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  19. How do you continue Malena's relationship after the meeting back at her home after the museum? The only option it gives me is examine.

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    1. It's time to bring out the bling! ... I mean, you can buy matching rings, and at that point you can give it to her, it should unlock a couple of scenes for you.

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    2. I did that, but I didn't get the slavery scene at all? Is there something I need to do for that?

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    3. To get that one, you should have been more "submissive" during the romance, doing what she suggests more often than not.

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    4. I did all the submissive options and gave her the ring, but all she wants to do is cuddle? I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong.

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    5. Normally, you'd get either a choice or be forced into the sub path, the scene before you can give her the ring.

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  20. Oh, I am using an old save from the old game, but using the new update, maybe the old save doesn't work with the new one?

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    1. That's the likely cause. RAGS doesn't take kindly to using old version savefiles.

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  21. Hey! Just gotta say that ToTd beyond awesome, even if it's based on of the worst game engines known to man. I've been playing it since the early stages, and every 6 months or so I remembered it and looked for an update and got pleasantly surprised whenever there was one, watched the game grow from beyond some encounters on Europa 4 and Kantor, to the quite extensive game that it is today. Basically I've never commented on it and and never got around to thank you for it, so thank you! :)


    Also, the game is pretty much bug free, at least I've never found any noticeable in my 2 quick playthroughs. Although while not technically a bug, the barrier puzzle in Darzenias quest is pretty much impossible, could be due to the shitty rags engine just commented on earlier and not just impossibly hard. Pipers romance is good, Malenas is great and personally, I think Janes is a bit "meh", ends a bit to abruptly. Would be cool to see a few more options for asking (or being forced too) both Malena and Piper out for dates, a few more risque clothes options and so on.

    Also few questions, is there a third part of the photo-shoot currently in the game, like the photographer mentioned there was a possibility of, or do you plan to expand it in comming updates?

    Does your "porn" career end after the 3 initial movies? Would be great if people you know and random people came up to you and commented, just like they do after the model shots.

    Likewise, it's quite sad to see your very short stripper career end after just two times. :( Same thing here as with the porn, would be cool if people you knew in the game, walked in or commented your actions when you work as a stripper.

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    1. Eh, RAGS has been a disappointment, lately, but it's more because the guy behind it doesn't seem to really care. As far as text adventure engines go, this is one of the few to have a functional interface (both for players and developers), and it's reasonably easy to use and powerful. The problems are awful performance when a game goes beyond a certain size, and a few unresolved bugs (both issues could have been solved by a more zealous developer). Anyway, I am really glad you like, that's what matters to me at the end of the day. :)

      There are actually some issues with that puzzle (I have resolved them and once I am sure no new bugs are found, I'll release another small update), but it's possible to finish it even now (but why give up on the opportunity for a porn career? ;p).

      Jane is a bit underwhelming, compared to the other two, especially since she is the "vanilla" romance, so I get what you mean. For the moment, I don't want to work on the romance paths anymore, but there will be more content for them in chapter 2 (whenever that becomes a thing).

      More photo-shoots will happen in chapter 2, assuming you did both in chapter 1 (it will also be affected by you having a porn career, as well).

      Adding some reactions if you star in all 3 movies is something I should add, maybe if I am fast enough I'll add those in the bugfix update.

      I didn't want to give much importance to the stripper job, because that remains a local thing (as opposed to the photoshoot and movies), I could maybe add a random event related to it, but not much more.

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    2. Thank you for your answers, good to know there will be more sleazy fun in the future up. Keep up the good work, we, your players (me), are eternally grateful.

      Tried the puzzle for a bit, but the arrows always got me in the end. So I pretty much gave up, and after seeing the results of failing... It is as you say, why give up on the chance of having "poor" Celeste making adult movies?

      My main problem with RAGS is that it eats processing power and memory like there is no tomorrow, and I have a pretty good gaming computer. It mostly due down to personal preferences though, and while i'm far from a fan of it, there are a lot worse out there true.

      A last question, would you kindly elaborate a bit on chapter 2? Is it the final part of the game where you will be able finish the main quest?

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    3. I have already added a scene in a certain shop, if you star in all 3 movies, so when I upload the fixed version, that will be there as well, and I'll probably squeeze in a few more by the time that goes up.

      If you are really having troubles with the puzzle, here is a series of images that should make it easier (I was making this for another person, but then he figured it out):

      http://imgur.com/a/ZpUqB

      Note that the "enemy arrows" move at the same time as you do, so if you step in the same room as they disappear, you don't get hit. Also, due to a bug, saving and reloading or failing the puzzle can cause extra arrows to remain around (I fixed one of the bugs, and I also added a workaround to reset the puzzle if you save/reload, as that's a problem with RAGS, so I can only use workarounds to deal with it).

      Yeah, for what it does, RAGS is really demanding, that's one of the reason I am pushing to finish the game now, and avoid it getting too big.

      Chapter 2 is the "sequel" for TOTDC chapter 1. This is planned mostly because as I said before, the game is getting too big, so I need to split the original story I had in mind in 2 parts. Chapter 1 deals with the ALICE crisis, so to speak, and Chapter 2 will be about... Something else (no spoilers! :p). Chapter 2 will change a lot depending on the choices you have made in chapter 1 (another reason to want the game divided in two halves, as it provides a cutoff for me to work on consequences). Chapter 1 won't exactly end on a cliffhanger, but it will close with one big question that comes up as a plot hook for chapter 2.

      Chapter 2 won't come out right after Chapter 1 is over, though, as I want some time off from the TOTDC universe, so I'll probably work on another game before going back to it.

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    4. Good stuff, going to try to tackle the puzzle again with the help from that link, and thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. :)

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    5. No problem, I like answering question about the game. :)

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