July 15 Update
Added 2018-07-15 20:50:32 +0000 UTCI should have been able to get the short update out last Friday, but I failed to do so due to having low energy. There is no legitimate reason it shouldn't come out on the 20th and I hope that I will be able to release it at that time.
The image for this post is the Sabitha faceset I wanted to have back with the last release. I wanted something that would show a bit more of her true nature before the boss fight. Her mouth is meant to grow too large when she bares her teeth, though I don't know if that comes across as intentional.
To conclude on a positive note, this update contains a scene with a threesome I've been looking forward to writing for a long time. Also potentially a conclusion to a certain ongoing subplot, if you meet the requirements. There's also another scene that wasn't planned and was a bit tricky to decide on, but I think turned out pretty well. I hope that everyone will enjoy them.
Comments
Adding to the discussion here of broken Varia, I had hoped to see other dominated versions of future harem members at first as I played through after being forced to break varia (was too low level to take the bandit group at the time), but after playing up to the more recent content with her I can truly appreciate how difficult it is to have a split narrative even just for one character over the years of the game's events. The amount of difference in dialogue between the two forms of Varia, from the simple one to one exchanges with Simon or other party members, all the way to the group scenes and her discussion when making decisions in arclent war with Hilstara. The level of consistency in separating Dominated Varia and Reshaped Varia is absolutely astounding, and I am glad you have made the decision to keep making her alternate route more different even if it comes at the expense of fewer decisions that have the same impact.
Barissia
2018-07-30 15:24:30 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing this! I really appreciate thoughtful responses to my work. The dominated version of Varia doesn't seem to be a very popular character overall, but I'm glad she could have an impact on you. I do try to do different things with her dialogue, and she will have a role in the game aside from the fetish, which I think is becoming clearer in recent updates. While I think the reshaped version of her is probably more in keeping with Simon's character and the overall game, I try to make the alternate route add something.
Sierra Lee
2018-07-20 13:39:34 +0000 UTCHey SL I know this is super late but I just now caught up my "Dominated Varia" to current content and I could not say silent about it. I'll start off by saying I did thought A dominated, "Yes Master" type character would be boring and not fit the game. When I first choose to allow the "gang rape" in chapter two I had to shut the game down, just to see Varia so broken down to say she deserved the treatment was heart breaking. And again so quickly after I had to shut it down AGAIN when Slave Varia so emotionless, explained her multiple suicide attempts to Simon. Just the inhuman delivery coming from a character with a personality I knew so well in a separate play-though was too much and I kept away from that save for a long while. And let me just say that me closing the game is NOT a criticism, its far from it. To get so invested in a story or characters that I can't handle when something bad happens to them I think is Amazing in terms of your writing. While I hate when a story puts in needless death or gruesome scenes for the SOLE purpose of trying to get a reaction out of an audience , to have such dark cruel elements in effectively (like you did with Varia) is perfection. But back to my first point I did very much later pick the save with Slave Varia back up and I'm glad I did. I don't know what it is, perhaps it is her nature that is so unlike all the other characters, or I'm just weird, but her every interaction in the game was unique and interesting for me. Vhala's reaction to her, Uyae's reaction, the way she so coldly got under Ginasta's skin in your latest update, and all the little things. On a more 'earthly' side you definitely nailed her sex scenes, both the initial and ESPECIALLY the level 100 in terms of a ahem 'absolute servitude' fetish. Sorry if this seems ranty or out of place, I just see so few comments of 'dominated' Varia that I wanted to give you my piece. Trying to put it the best way I can, I don't "Like" 'Dominated Varia' more the 'Reshaped Varia', and I would never choose the dominated option over reshaped I care about Varia's happiness to much ot go any other way. But there is just something so unique in 'Dominated Varia'. It's very much like in Undertale (if you forgive the reference) so many people 'prefer' or say the pacifist ending where everyone lives happily ever after is the best....but at the same time the genocide Kill everyone play through has become intriguing to so many of the same people for putting the same characters in a brand new light. Sorry for all that if it came out of no where, and I still feel like I couldn't put into words WHY I am so invested in Dominated Varia, but I hope I came at least a little close. Anyway thanks again for such a great game and good luck in all your work!
WaxerRed
2018-07-20 07:33:06 +0000 UTCYou will get to know Sabitha better by the time this chapter is over!
Sierra Lee
2018-07-16 13:22:24 +0000 UTCThe thing of this, each time i see a character with a portrait i think 1.- if is a she "future party memmber harem or just ally" a part of me is thinking that we should get her on our side, that say, shes the deamon xD clearly a thing beyond flesh interest, and demons are not know for their fondness to mortal beans in general.
Leveler All
2018-07-16 04:41:09 +0000 UTCWell now I can't unsee it, why would you curse me? I think it's the white dot on her left eye. But it's weird like a perspective trick, sometimes it looks cross eyed then a moment later it doesn't.
WaxerRed
2018-07-16 04:05:02 +0000 UTCWas gonna say I liked the face, but then I realized it looks a bit cross-eyed and now I can't unsee it. ):
Decanter
2018-07-16 03:44:19 +0000 UTCNo, all truly serious consequences were considered non-negotiable when developing the cure. Dari will have a long, healthy life in either form.
Sierra Lee
2018-07-16 03:02:40 +0000 UTCHey Sierra like everyone says I hope you feel better and have a good week! I just had a small question for you, when you have a chance (This one not involving HARDCORE yaoi action.) In fully curing Dari we are given the option to change her to her 'more human' self vs keeping the current form. With the trade off being helping her Internal Vs Outer body? She won't drop dead with internal organ failure at age 30 if I pick the more human appearance, right?
WaxerRed
2018-07-16 02:35:11 +0000 UTCWhile this is supposed to be a joke (I think), I am... interested to seeing Yarra's reaction, something like with Wynn. And I do think it would involve both hands. My serious prediction is Simon X Aka X Robin - both have been in the game since forever, and it lets Robin ease into the group with someone who is close to her age and not a succubus.
Retromancer
2018-07-16 02:03:49 +0000 UTCi actually like the new design for her instead of what you were already using and yeah take some time off sierra you know we will wait for how ever long you need
austin fagan
2018-07-16 01:49:08 +0000 UTCI appreciate the consideration! I can report that I actually put a fair amount of effort into my health, including diet and exercise. Barring accidents, congenital issues, and the randomness of life, I hope to be around for a long time. ^-^ I'm not immune to external drains on my energy, though. I do what I can, but sometimes you just have to tank it.
Sierra Lee
2018-07-15 23:12:38 +0000 UTCCall me intrigued and I hope I can clear those Requirements or it means a blast to the past. Anyway take care and as always I am excited, but what a fine set of teeth.
Bladestorm
2018-07-15 22:55:11 +0000 UTCRemember, eating well can supply you with energy. ;) At least my time researching independently on the net and making a big change in my diet and adding some supplements greatly increased the energy I have. I am just drinking my morning milk coffee now, because it tastes so great, not because I wouldn't be able to properly work without one. Take care of yourself! ;)
Markus S.
2018-07-15 22:40:40 +0000 UTCSeconded
EG Douglas
2018-07-15 22:07:06 +0000 UTCWhenever Sierra posts about great new scenes, I always get all excited and then it turns out I don't have them unlocked and it's all just a sad reminder of how bad I am at this game. Sierra! Take a freakin' vacation already! Not a "work on a different project"-cation, but actually go somewhere and just lay around being lazy and drunk like a normal vacationer. You've been releasing with well-above-par regularity on multiple projects for years now.
Dubsington
2018-07-15 21:41:09 +0000 UTCWell, maybe the Law of Conservation of Motivation means that your temporary burnout will mean I can finish my long TLS-procrastinated writing project. :P
DukeLeto7
2018-07-15 21:25:15 +0000 UTCYou should hopefully enjoy this one, then!
Sierra Lee
2018-07-15 21:24:04 +0000 UTCI do love her teeth. Count me as having the "yup, that's a demon." Impression.
Wildeyes
2018-07-15 21:17:25 +0000 UTCNice~ Call me easy satiable (which i very well may be) but some light digestable content once in a while can be very satisfying too.
Jan Dietrich
2018-07-15 21:16:58 +0000 UTCYarra + Her Left Hand + Her Right Hand while thinking about Robin's joining the group.
Taium
2018-07-15 21:16:36 +0000 UTCHaha, no, it's something much more expected and obvious. By which I mean Simon's neighbor x Jibbers x Yhilin Palace (the building).
Sierra Lee
2018-07-15 21:15:07 +0000 UTCWill the Threesome be Simon X The Impaler X Mestan?
WaxerRed
2018-07-15 21:06:03 +0000 UTC
