Chrono Ecstasy — Preview Build #2

Here comes the second batch of changes that will bring us closer to complete this implementation circle. This time the focus was: REQUESTS.

There's so much changed I feel like this can be considered a revamp, but I'd like to think of it as an "update".

Before continuing, please note that this is only a PREVIEW build, created to preview a new system which is part of a bigger update we're currently working on. Multiple features are still in a very early phase of development or not fully adapted to pre-existing systems (e.g.: events, missions, cards, etc...). Any data or progression related to the new systems is NOT saved in the savefiles as of now (in order to keep the save files compatible as much as possible we take a cautious approach whenever we're implementing a new system)

Anyway, let's see what is new:

Requests when completing Research

For every 4 Steps walked during the Research phase you will find someone requesting your services.

If you were unlucky during a day and walked less than 4 steps you'll still get at least 1 request.

Requests can now expire

If a girl requests your services you can't let her wait forever, as of now you have about 3 days to complete her requests otherwise it will expire.

(In the future you'll be able to increase this duration, and the expired requests will also bring consequences)

Requests and Special Requests are now listed in the Lobby

You can see the girls that requested your services, their traits, expiration time, and the progression the Special Request from the Requests category.

Pick your shiny objects ✨

Additionally, as you can see, since the area is selected in the Research phase rather than the Requests phase, you are now able to pick what items you would like to get while completing Requests instead.

Yes, exactly, just pick whatever "shiny objects" you want to "obtain" from the Requests. But please note that they are not guaranteed. (in the future you will be able to increase the rate at which you get items per request and also discover more items)

Request Info and Traits

The request info was also updated according to the newest changes

• Now you can see request duration

• You can check the history of interactions the girl had with you (round button in bottom-left corner of her picture)

• You can check Request's traits

We completely overhauled the Girl Traits in order for them to better fit the girls + be more personal and dynamic.

(in the future these traits will have effects)

Special Requests previewed at the end of Requests Phase

At the end of the Requests completion phase, besides the fact that the Items obtained will be shown instead of girl reviews (this got replaced, see below) - now we're able to see how much we progressed with the Special Request.

Clients can send you Follow-Up messages

These Follow-Up "messages" are previewed with a new button above the Next Day button in the Lobby. Because it's pretty easy to miss we made it in such way that if you try to go the Next Day you will have to at least see what the girl said in her message.

After you completed a girl's request, the girl that had the most interactions with you will be prioritized to send you a Follow-Up.

❗ Your actions have consequences ❗

You can go and complete as many requests as you want, but you have to remember that each girl has their life, and sometimes they will come back to bite you.

Of course, it's a service they requested in the first place so they should assume the consequences, but not everyone is like that. Some girls expect reactions from you.

"Why would they be mad", you ask? 
Remember how I said earlier that their Traits are now dynamic? Means that a Rich girl can become Jobless if she uses all her money on your services. It's not your fault because she signed up for this and she's well aware of her actions, but as a gentleman you can choose how to react to her expectations . (this is just an example, they can become anything or even fall in-love with you)

These Follow-Ups and "Consequences" will be previewed in girl's history list during the Requests Phase. Along with that, the girl's new Traits will be previewed wherever her traits are present.

Aaaandd, as a "quick" summary this is all we have for this patch.

Here's the full changelog for version 0.2.6:

• Requests now previewed when selecting the Phases in Lobby

• The Special Request is now previewed in Lobby but also at the end of the Requests phase

• Added Expiration for Requests

• Added limit for Requests generation (cannot be easily reached)

• You can see how much a girl is willing to offer for your services from the Lobby

• Updated the Requests Panel in Lobby

• Removed Map Selection from Requests Panel in Lobby

• Added Item Picker (Shiny Objects) in Requests Panel in Lobby

• Changed the Request icon to Cum icon during Requests Phase

• Revamped Client Request Traits

• Added custom tooltip for Request Traits

• Removed client Reviews at the end of Requests Phase (obtained items are now previewed all the time instead)

• Refactored the code for handling Requests on the map (during Requests Phase), they should feel more snappy now

• Added notification for Requests that are about to expire in Lobby

• Added notification for Requests that are about to expire during Requests Phase (their price tag becomes red)

• Added custom decorations for Special Requests previewed both in Lobby and Requests Phase

• Added drop rate for the Shiny Objects

• Requests will ask only for vaginal sex now (they will ask for more in the future)

• Updated the request completion mini-game to support dynamic goals

• Added priority for Request with specific Traits (e.g.: clients with "Rich" trait will always offer you more money than the others)

• Added custom offer amount for Special Requests (they offer more money than area's average)

• Special Requests will no longer repeat one after another once completed

• During Requests Phase the Price Tag above a request is averaged per session

• Added Follow-Up System

• Added Follow-Up button in the Lobby

• Added Follow-Up history preview during Requests Phase

• Added Dynamic Traits (a girl's initial traits will change the more interact with her)

• Added Consequences and Consequence Actions (a more important version of Follow-Ups)

• Added preview for Old + New Client Traits in the Lobby

• Girls will send you Requests based on how much you walked during Research Phase (average 1 req every 4 Steps)

• Fixed bug during Story when Options Panel gets displayed under the Narrative Text Box

• Removed Marketing Campaigns and their effects 

We're almost completing the circle of "big changes" and we hope we'll be able to release the update as soon as possible, in a proper and stable format 😊

Thank you a lot for following our development and supporting us, means a lot! You're the main driver why we're able ship high quality updates even if we're a bit slow with it. Thank you!

▌Windows Download - 0.2.6 (Preview)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/122dpQRJuNjSP_exaRAlydQn6FoCUL5T0/view?usp=sharing

▌ Android Download - 0.2.6 (Preview)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HpqQvkEuSVAHSX9fwcDIKzPx1-o0K-Yd/view?usp=sharing

We'd love to hear your input about the latest changes, how do you feel about them? How does it feel to play the new Requests Phase? How about the Follow-Ups sent by the clients?