Friday, May 22, 2015

Check the new blog!

With the change of the name, I'm also switching blogs. For future updates (including the just-uploaded newest version!) check out the new blog:
http://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you there! ^-^

2017 Edit: I want to keep the old blog around for the sake of all the discussion that took place here, but since it still gets some spam, I've disabled commenting.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Version 0.7.1 Public Release!

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!vkskGbpB!_rfo_ZDIVwgMR76D3-6V69hzg2koI64X1Jq6S0tsctw 
Light*: https://mega.co.nz/#!To11UIyI!UVARSU4YZJXYkrKg-WGMb37kk6-527Oz6SMI91QR81w

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the first link.

Version 0.7.1 [4/11/15]
 - Next chapter of the game.
 - One new sex scene.
 - Minor fixes.
 - Fixed two potentially game-freezing bugs.
 - Minor rebalancing.

Here it is. ^^ Unless I introduced new problems fixing those bugs, should be a fairly smooth experience. There are some known typos and graphical errors, but they're fixed on version 0.8.0 - I've already branched and I'm deep into work on that.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

TLF Remake Demo!

EDIT: This was an April Fools Day joke. ^^ I'm glad most people were amused by it, and grateful to everyone who played along - love you guys! You can still play it if you want a laugh, but the real next version is out now.

NOTE: This version of the game has significant rewriting, some new gameplay scripts, and some graphical improvements. Unfortunately it's still too buggy to really play. If you haven't played the game before, play version 0.6.0. But if you've already played the full game, give this one a try for a taste of my true vision of the game.

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!jsVSBRgD!OOTuhPXWj_oZvn-AUrEfnjpVigZcW_GWFv2nsJdNREA
Light Version*: https://mega.co.nz/#!D1821KQJ!n_KsakTpgCuw8F2fAzWjOv2wMxgbXQla5udVd66kzBI

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the first link.

Feel free to report any bugs you encounter. Meanwhile, the completely stable release of version 0.7.0 is scheduled for April 4th on Patreon, April 11th everywhere. I'm scrambling to do final balancing and testing of non-critical stuff, but the core of the update is solid. ^^

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Version 0.7.0 Release Date

Things aren't going to be as straightforward this time, but you can expect the next update pretty soon. Patrons, you know where to go.

Here or wherever is fine for any typos found in the rewritten (and much improved) dialogue.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Version 0.6.0 Public Release

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!v9VGzKrQ!va7Vyq8rcl-QiC_jXh8Mt1WxqhqwGhiN1ThKSASKEa0
Light Version*: https://mega.co.nz/#!StFERQBJ!bxdqUxZ3OwQUKT1tPQOwff29jv39hKXnLrcI5elxZDM

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the first link.

Version 0.6.0
 - Next chapter of the game.
 - Four new sex scenes: two in the new section, two added to Stineford.
 - Mine bug fixed, parallel versions unified.
 - Some minor cosmetic changes/improvements.
 - Balance changes, see below.

PLEASE NOTE: This section of the game includes an optional dungeon that would be very difficult if you choose to attempt it now - and escape ISN'T possible. Keep a different save file if you choose to go in or you could get trapped.

Other than that section, I want to hear thoughts on balance. People are coming out of Stineford with different levels/equipment/choices - let me know how the section feels to you.

A few skills have been buffed or nerfed. After some thought and feedback, I don't like the effect of what I did to Qum's skills. This will be changed to something in between as of the next version.

My new laptop is fine, by the way, still getting it configured the way I like. Looking forward to a normal, balanced production period on 0.7.0.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Version 0.6.0 Release Date

It will be out everywhere on March 14th. Backers, it'll be up shortly.

Now to spend some quality time with this new laptop...

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Version 0.5.2

This took a while thanks to my computer situation, but here it is. If you played any version 0.5, you can ignore this (I'm working on the next chapter as I can). But if you're experiencing the mine/Hilstara bug, this is the version to get.

NOTE: If you're playing for the first time, get this version. The experience will be identical to this one except that you won't see a notification about the bug. All saves should be valid next version regardless of which one you play, however.

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!ztM0CL6D!EFwfbVqdtpQK0q0T_pIs_xsrF58fUSKwpEYL9h1TiQo
Light Version*: https://mega.co.nz/#!G9sFyZhT!ht_msXtSJU9Lbx9xIK4Bnp0wORscq929I8fcuIQ38V8

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the first link.

I really hope that I can avoid anything like this again. Juggling different versions on different computers has been a nightmare, but hypothetically one I can deal with if I improve my organization again.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Version 0.5 and the Hilstara Bug

(If you're not having problems with 0.5.1, you can ignore this post unless you really want to help hunt for bugs.)

Some people are experiencing a bug where Hilstara is considered to have joined the group accidentally. This means she'll be incorrectly added during the Academy events. But the bigger problem is that if you didn't accept the mine quest from her before triggering the bug, you're locked out of the mine permanently.

Until now, anyway:
https://mega.co.nz/#!Ctk01BYa!gsv1xxQWPS8-sOcvQIOxxVVLhdPdcK7IADnEU2Stqfo

PLEASE NOTE: Only use this version if you are experiencing the mine bug! This version is actually older than 0.5.1 in the post below and you will have a slightly smoother experience playing that one.

This version should unlock the mine for anyone experiencing this bug. There shouldn't be any future consequences, either.

UPDATE: The bug is found thanks to Commodus from LoK forums! It turns out I had a testing feature to flip this switch and forgot to take it out before release. Next version this won't be a problem, but I have not yet re-compressed 0.5.1, so for anyone playing a new game: don't save after reading the signs in the Academy.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Version 0.5.0 Public Release!

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!3hkRTT7K!Lelj73Gj0JDoK0HQuAc3q0LA-m_PR8lkVhyVX0SkSxE 
Light Version*: https://mega.co.nz/#!D19WmAaY!KfB5cCVLDFwjjLkRJJFHjdEorjgMRobFOJNUJmfhCGc

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP to be installed. If you don't know what that means, use the first link. Version 0.5.1 - Two major plot quests added: you can now raise enough money to leave Stineford. - Three major combat sidequests, several minor sidequests. - Two new sex scenes. - Enemy healing bug fixed, minor improvements to Stineford. 

BUG NOTE: Unless you have the newest version, there might be a remaining bug. There is a testing feature in the Academy that will screw up your event order. It should be fixed now (and definitely will be in all future versions) but to be safe: don't save after reading the signs in the Academy.

Version 0.5.2
 - Identical except for the above bug. See other posts for details and the bugfix version if you encountered it earlier.

Really happy with this update, and I hope you all are too. Just... don't expect me to get this much done every single month. Future updates will be much more the size of the first three. Important note: as of this version, some official titles are being changed. Patreon backers voted and the Fucklord is now called the Incubus King. I'm sure there are lingering references to the old title - if you see any, please be specific about which line of dialogue needs to be changed. This isn't an official rebranding yet. When I get more custom art resources in place, I'll officially change the name of the game and some other stuff. Until then, however, I hope to smooth out my terminology. Those of you who thought Fucklord was hilarious (like me!) - it will show up again in another context. That's all I have to say about the game for now. Happy playing. ^^

Friday, February 6, 2015

Version 0.5.0 Release Date

It will be out February 14th, here and in all the threads. ^^

Meanwhile, backers, you know what to do.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Version 0.4.0 Public Release!

Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!Osl0QDbJ!EZfG_8d-ej8VSjAPOlyBkCQYmty9R4lrdKycBhHbo50 Light Version*: https://mega.co.nz/#!bpsDCRba!njWOs5CkdHTt9BdiDysbzK6ZIWbupN109_PEp9HUEd0

*Requires RPG Maker VX Ace RTP. If you don't know what that means, use the first link.
Version 0.4.0 - New plot segment plus the entire city of Stineford. - Eight new sex scenes. - Sex sprites added retroactively. - New sprites for Simon and Qum D'umpe. - Multiple additions to prior sections, including two short sex scenes and some affection choices. This next update is a little different from the others. It's the next logical piece of the game, but it's not a complete chapter story-wise. Please don't think this is a half-assed update, though: the number of maps in the game has doubled and sex scenes have increased by 185%. I worked really hard, it's just that the next part of the game gets a little broader. Stineford is a big city with multiple key characters and a bunch of different quests (many optional). There was no way I could finish that many different things. Instead I opted to give you a basically complete city that's lacking some of its quests. Here's how it will work: whenever you find a quest that can't be completed yet, you'll get a note about that, but the quest flag is still tripped. So when the next update comes, you should be able to pick up where you left off easily. (But keep backup saves just in case something absolutely needs to be changed for some reason.) For example, you can meet characters that tell you to go do something in the mine outside the city, but the mine's exit is closed because there's nothing inside. Next update you'll be able to waltz inside and do the quest. Right now you can't meet the requirements to advance to the next chapter, but you have a segment of plot, a lot of places to explore, and several quests that can be completed. You'll also see hints of the background labor that took up a bunch of my time, specifically the new relationship and army systems. They aren't too dramatic now, but I had to figure out the whole thing in order to implement them properly. Note to people editing: I wanted Stineford to contain a lot of equipment that you'd have to save up to afford. My intention for game balance was that players would have to get the expensive equipment a piece or two at a time.  

Friday, January 9, 2015

Version History

I'm making a centralized version history since it wastes more time than I expected to update all the threads individually.

Version 0.8.0+
The blog has moved! See the new version of this post for the current version history.

Version 0.7.1 [4/11/15]
 - Fixed two potentially game-freezing bugs.
 - Minor rebalancing.

Version 0.7.0 [4/4/15]
 - Next chapter of the game.
 - One new sex scene.
 - Minor fixes.

Version 0.6.0 [3/7/15]
 - Next chapter of the game.
 - Four new sex scenes: two in the new section, two added to Stineford.
 - Mine bug fixed, parallel versions unified.
 - Some minor cosmetic changes/improvements.
 - Balance changes.

Version 0.5.1 [2/9/15]
 - Fixed bugs that invalidate certain quest orders.

Version 0.5.0 [2/7/15]
 - Two major plot quests added: you can now raise enough money to leave Stineford.
 - Three major combat sidequests, several minor sidequests.
 - Two new sex scenes.

 - Enemy healing bug fixed, minor improvements to Stineford.

 Version 0.4.0 [1/9/15]
 - New plot segment plus the entire city of Stineford.
 - Eight new sex scenes.
 - Sex sprites added retroactively.
 - New sprites for Simon and Qum D'umpe.
 - Multiple additions to prior sections, including two short sex scenes and some affection choices.

Version 0.3.1 [12/13/14]
 - Fixed boulder bug.
 - Minor rebalancing.

Version 0.3.0 [12/12/14]
 - New chapter of the story.
 - Several bugfixes/improvements in previous sections.
 - Whole game rebalanced, overall easier.

Version 0.2.0 [11/29/14]
 - New chapter of the story.
 - Minor cosmetic improvements to the prologue.
 - New gameplay mechanic (sex point based characters)

Version 0.1.0 [11/22/14]
 - Launch version, contains the complete prologue.

(Dates are given in US order: Month/Day/Year)