February 21 Update
Added 2021-02-21 21:33:09 +0000 UTCI've been having a string of good weeks, which is nice. Two separate things to bring up for feedback this time.
OEA Progress/Maps
First, please look at the maps and provide any feedback you want. This time there's actually a choice I'd like you to vote on: there are four different versions of the dark interior map. Two differ with a light source, so tell me if you think the way it cuts off at the top looks weird. The idea is a hole in the ceiling, but that's hard to do at this angle.
As for the other maps, they're from Ulfina's Tale. It's meant to be a bright, cheerful place. I'm pretty happy with our chosen aesthetic, but always open to feedback.
Anyway... this is happening, guys! This time, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to put out the story-complete version of OEA that I've wanted to finish for a while. Past games like DoW I've said were "10-20 hours of gameplay" because I don't want to overpromise. With OEA, I'm hopeful that I'll be able to say 20+ hours. So when I do launch OEA 0.4.0, you guys should get a lot of content from me.
At this stage the barrier to release isn't trying to finish enough content, it's getting rid of final obstacles. There are some oddities in the plugins/engine/mechanics that I think would make the game less fun, so I'd really like to smooth them out before I let everyone play.
TLS: Art Phase Three
Though I haven't made an official announcement, the second phase of art for TLS is done! $10 backers should get an art post next week with the final scenes. For those who don't recall, the goal of the second phase was for every single harem member to have at least one illustrated scene.
Now that this is done, Phase Three will be to illustrate all the scenes in the second chapter of the game. If anyone wants to sacrifice some of your time, a list of every non-illustrated scene in the second chapter would be really great. Annikath is currently working on all the Orgasmic Empire scenes to keep busy, but I need to put together a complete plan soon.
That's all for now!
Comments
Mmmmm I like the cave map without lights and shadows.it doesnt hurt my eyes. On the other hand I prefer to wait until OEA is finished, i have enough with the tls being the unfinished game. About the list I can confirm what edward culham said.
BleBle
2021-02-25 12:37:27 +0000 UTCThanks for the feedback on the maps! Weird as it seems, having a much simpler pool of light hadn't ever come up in the conversation before now. It's not too late, we'll give it a try!
Sierra Lee
2021-02-22 04:37:20 +0000 UTCI think for the dark room, the version lit by the hole in the ceiling is more interesting, although I also agree the light cutoff looks funny. Maybe it would be better if It looked more like a pool of light on the ground, rather then a cone coming from above? That makes more sense in my head for a 2.5D cave image, though I suppose it's too late now. The mushroom variation I think makes little difference, though if I had to vote it'd be the last set of images.
Tim
2021-02-22 03:17:36 +0000 UTCThanks for the feedback on the maps! My monitor settings much be different than average, because this is not the first time people have told me that dark elements don't resolve well. I want the hole to have a visual impact, so we'll lighten it. The hot pink flower is... in the original pixel art, I think. =/ We'll look into it, thanks for bringing it up.
Sierra Lee
2021-02-22 02:35:44 +0000 UTCThanks for the feedback on the maps!
Sierra Lee
2021-02-22 02:33:30 +0000 UTCI like the first version of the hole map best. Also the hole in the "Hole Area" map is so dark I don't look at it and think "hole" at first, so the interior could maybe stand to be a little lighter. Also there's a weird hot pink flowery object repeated across these maps that looks more like some sort of error to me, although I suspect it's meant to be a flower. https://i.imgur.com/6R2wKNi.png Overall I like the maps.
Decanter
2021-02-22 02:01:24 +0000 UTCI agree that the lighting looks great, but the shadows in the corner should be turned down to be better distinguishable from the wall. The other color variations are really subtle for me, though.
Shablam Robohawk
2021-02-22 01:28:55 +0000 UTCThanks! These are a really solid basis for a list, so I hope others who are looking into it can confirm a final draft.
Sierra Lee
2021-02-21 22:26:07 +0000 UTCThe idea is to do all scenes legitimately accessible during the second chapter.
Sierra Lee
2021-02-21 22:24:50 +0000 UTCThanks for leaving feedback on the maps!
Sierra Lee
2021-02-21 22:24:31 +0000 UTCSpeaking of characters possible scenes during the reunion. (on demand scenes in case want to have those done as well) 1) Yarra and Qum could be maxed at this time 2) Carina could be at 63 3) Nalili at 73 4) Magial at 72 5) Trin at 50 6) Aka at 80+ 7) Hilistara at 70 8) Viria at 43 9) Altina at 46
Edward Culham
2021-02-21 22:09:46 +0000 UTCWhat about the on demand scenes that unlock with later points such as "Hilstara 69"? That also unlock in chapter 2?
JJS
2021-02-21 22:08:43 +0000 UTCUlfina's tale looks appropriately lush and verdant. The lit version of the cave is much better than the unlit version, although the shadowed corner in the northwest becomes quite difficult to distinguish from the walls, so perhaps the shadowing there could be toned down a little. I don't have any preference between the mushroom colour variants.
Lamsey
2021-02-21 22:07:33 +0000 UTCThe blowjob distraction with dominated Varia on the carina route in Aram. Trin and Altina both hard and softer. Before and after Simon returns. And Edward did your list include those scenes when training with nalili under the prison in climax?
JJS
2021-02-21 21:53:46 +0000 UTCStarting with all the ones I found in the game; 1) Altina first time (Now/ Later) 2) Viria Gangbang 3) Viria Dominated/ reshaped 4) Carina First Time 5) Orcent Orgy (done) Split Routes 6) Carina Solo (done) 7) Aka x Tentacles (done) 8) Trin x Altina 9) Yarra x Qum 10) Yarra x Orge 11) Yarra + Qum x Orge 12) Ocent x Succubus 13) Orc Council Solo 14) Orc Council 15) Gathering Orgy (with and without Qum) 16) Qum x Futa Orgasmic Emporor 17) Serving the Empress 1, 2, and 3 18) Nalili first time/ Nalili Delayed? 19) Nalili Titjob 20) Nalini Double Team 21) Lamia Prisoner 22) Office Orgy 23) Reunion Orgy 24) Megial + Hilistara 25) Trin + Altina 26) Yarra + Qum Ardford 27) Aka + Nalili 28) Qum + Trin 29) Yarra + Varia 30) Hilistara + Carina 31) Ardford Orgy
Edward Culham
2021-02-21 21:40:47 +0000 UTC
