UPDATE: Roadmap replaced with an expanded version now that the team is full-time on the project. Image updated to show the latest version.
Hi all,
Just a short post to update you all with what we're planning over 2021. We know it's not at pretty as the last one, but we have too much to cram in for that more image-heavy format. This is not everything we will deliver this year, simply the major items we're working on. We consider this a target baseline of what you can expect 2021 content, however we also hope to surprise you with additional content each update. It's worth highlighting that game mechanics such as sailing/swimming, or combat mechanics such as stealth, are no longer considered separate stages in the roadmap - instead these will be delivered incrementally as part of the background monthly game improvements across 2021.
Biomes are also removed from the roadmap, as we'll be delivering these as part of the 'expanded world' element. Explaining the specifics of why would stray into spoilers, but suffice to say there are more varied lands than sand and rock on the horizon.
For those Anubites and Demigods wondering when their personal, persistent shrines will be accessible in-game, look no further than the Tomb of the Ascended. Not only will all Ascended Patrons (including ex-patrons) have their names recorded on the engravings of this hallowed place, but the ancient structure houses many long forgotten shrines that are only now being rediscovered, drawing in worshipers from far and wide. This imposing building is also the site of the Hall of the Founders, the home of the exclusive founder content.
Please be aware that we are still in pre-alpha and that this is an outline plan only; timings may vary depending on development priorities. We will update this roadmap should we adjust the order of content delivery or add additional items to it.
If you have any questions - such as why 'feature x' isn't listed on the roadmap - head on over to Discord and ping us a message.
Thank you again for all of your support - community engagement with the project has been overwhelmingly positive and we really appreciate each and every one of your for your support in making Carnal Instinct the best it can be.
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-03-16 20:47:39 +0000 UTC
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"It was in the ruin of the fighting pits we finally caught up with them, disturbing their carnal ritual above the hidden Tomb of Sobeq. We slew the warriors first, the only ones capable of presenting any real resistance. All there met the same fate in the end, they knew too much to let them live. We will prevent her return, no matter the cost."
Journal of Sitah, Inquisitor of Bast
Hi all,
Now that the True Canine and True Feline genitals (the winning options in last-month's poll) have been implemented in-game, it's time for another Ascended Tier+ exclusive poll. We're moving towards splitting bodies/clothing in the inventory so that you can combine clothing with different forms (i.e. Felian, Draconid, Human, etc) and, with the new freedom this affords, it's time for you to decide what clothing set you'd like to see first.
All of these sets will tie into one of the core quest arcs, the ancient war between Kethra and Bast, and we wanted to give you the chance to add cosmetics to the game based on this storyline. Check out #news on Discord to see the images we're using as inspiration for the equipment.
This poll runs for seven days (ends 20th March 2021 @ 11:59 PM GMT/UTC)
Team Carnal Instinct
|| MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD ||
There are no major plot spoilers here, but if you prefer to discover all lore in-game then we recommend you skip the latter portion of this post and rely on Discord for the reference images. For those who are interested, below is a short flavour of the equipment in the poll...
1. Inquisition Garb
The lightly armoured outfit of the most devoted of Bast's followers, The Inquisitors. As both sword and shield of the feline goddess, these zealots will stop at nothing to rid Sabu of the influence of Kethra. Each Inquisition Garb is handed down, from one Inquisitor to the next, an unbroken line back to the time when they were blessed by Bast herself. No self-respecting Inquisitor would surrender the outfit willingly, or without a fight. It may not appear much, but the ancient magic bound within the cloth grants a deceptively strong level of protection to its wearer.
2. Gladiator Armour
In the golden age of Kethra the fighting pits were a sight to behold, day and night the clash of blades and screams of agony rang out amidst the raucous jeering of the masses. Today these mighty structures are a hollow shell of their former selves, forgotten ruins swallowed by the dunes, the equipment within long since scavenged by bandits and raiders, a far cry from the glorious heyday of the arena. The toughened leather, sewn pelts, and cast bronze armour can still be bartered for however, or simply taken from the bloodied corpse of their previous owner.
3. Merchant's Silks
The trade in rare goods and flesh can pay handsomely in Sabu. Whilst the Anubites may demand constant bribes, there's still a hefty profit to be made for those with flexible morals. The slave traders at the city outskirts are no exception to this rule, flaunting their wealth and unscrupulous character in the silk and spun-gold attire with which they adorn themselves. Whispers suggest that perhaps not every slave for sale was obtained legitimately, but the Merchant's guild used its power to quash this unsavoury rumour... not least because half its members are implicated in the scandal. The garments themselves may be light on conscience, but they're decidedly heavy on rich fabrics and jewelled ornamentation.
4. Acolytes Holy Garments
The line between mortal and immortal is somewhat blurred in Sabu, nonetheless those beings on the path to Ascension require servants to do their bidding, which is where Acolytes come in. Desperate to attain the favour of their Patron, and invoking the golden rule of Kethra in their clothing, Acolytes can be found in all corners of the unforgiving, desert province. The holy garments of an Acolyte often feature embroidered sigils of their master deity or, in extremely rare and valuable examples, the actual shed scales or woven fur from the ancient being's corporeal form.
5. Hand of Fate
The unseen touch of providence guides many events in Sabu and there are no coincidences in the forsaken land of the God Queen. Events far beyond comprehension are already at play, surrendering yourself to fate may be no bad thing.
2021-03-13 19:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Hey all,
IMPORTANT NOTE: We're sorry to force players to make new saves, however there was a serious bug with the prior system that increased (or infinite) loading times with high save counts. The fix for this means that old saves are no longer supported and you'll need to start the game anew - we believe that this will be the last change to the system for a long time.
The first update of the month brings with it both new scenes and new genital options, as well as an overhaul of the save system and a plethora of other changes. As usual this is the smaller of the updates, with more coming in the exclusive Ascended update later in March. Some hints at what is to come are already in the map, and a new NPC can now be found near the docks (ready for his inclusion later this month).
The winning genitals from last month's poll are now in-game (with lore appropriate names), and you can find the 'Maned Felian' and 'Royal Jackal' manhood options hidden in the world. The two new scenes, 'Face-sitting' and 'Missionary', each add a little more nuance to the available sexual content - these will be joined by a further three later this month.
Our updated roadmap will be published later this week.
If you don't know where to find the game, you can download the launcher here.
This month we launched on Steam and we'd like to extend a warm welcome to all our new supporters. Thank you all for the incredible support, we're closing in on our goal of being able to work on Carnal Instinct full time and we're excited to show you more of what is to come!
Team Carnal Instinct
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Full Changelog, v0.1.63
- Added sex scene - Face Sitting
- Added sex scene - Missionary
- Added item - 'Royal Jackal' Manhood (Poll Winner - True Canine)
- Added item - 'Maned Feline' Manhood (Poll Winner - True Feline)
- Added 'Quest' Screen
- Added NPC - Zebra Centaur
- Added "exit" options to older sex scenes
- Added new structures to the saving and loading process to prevent users with many saves getting a long black screen on load
- Added voice lines for dock NPC
- Added enemy Area Icons on World Map
- Fixed multiple "holes" with cliff/rock meshes in the level
- Fixed an issue where players would hear "Splashing" sounds randomly
- Fixed a wood hammering sound from being played in a location it shouldn't
- Fixed an issue with AI re-spawning
- Fixed an issue with the World Map screen not having hover animations on the UI
- Fixed displacement on multiple skin materials
- Fixed 'Glory of the Gods' quest to be more robust
- Fixed minimap markers in Secret Admirer's Quest
- Changed the loading process of save files
- Changed the maximum far zoom while in the World Map screen
- Changed the inventory scroll bar to be easier on the eyes
- Changed Equipment/Cock Tint System
Full Changelog, v0.1.61
- Added Voiced NPC - Nessos (Centaur)
- Added Voiced NPC - Djeda (Felian)
- Added sex scene - Tribbing/Scissor
- Added sex scene - Centaur Breeding
- Added In-Progress World Map UI
- Added Enemy AI - Bandits
- Added Enemy AI - Skeleton
- Added Enemy AI - Wolf
- Added new more advanced AI systems
- Added new Post Processing
- Added new music track for Sabu
- Fixed issues with the interaction/dialogue systems to be more robust
- Fixed various quest bugs
- Fixed Quest Secret Admirer Markers
- Changed major areas of map
- Changed Ahmes and other scene audio levels
- Changed bandage materials
2021-03-13 04:12:29 +0000 UTC
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"Gone is the measure of time, days and hours carried away by the dry winds of the desert. Moments pass amidst the climax of the many, the ocean of continuous and everlasting pleasure. There is no 'I' any longer, there is only the Eternal Orgy."
Chapter 13, Verse 1 (Gospel of the Risen Tower)
So we come to the chance for the first sets of Patron-suggested NPCs to enter Sabu - choose wisely! You may vote for as many as you like, but winner takes all. Head on over to the #news section of Discord to see the images from which we will draw inspiration.
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-03-11 00:13:12 +0000 UTC
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"Between a thousand pairs of legs hung manhoods of every shape and size imaginable, some quite beyond reason. Before long my resolve failed me, my set gaze adrift amidst a sea of quivering flesh"
Chapter 12, Verse 8 (Gospel of the Risen Tower)
So we come to the chance for the first sets of Patron-suggested NPCs to enter Sabu - choose wisely! You may vote for as many as you like, but winner takes all. Head on over to the #news section of Discord to see the images from which we will draw inspiration.
[EDIT: '4' is incorrectly labelled as 'Male' when it should read 'Futa'. If this option wins we will add both Male and Futa versions of the NPC]
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-03-11 00:05:31 +0000 UTC
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"I saw that their forms were many, such numerous differences that they were innumerable. Perfection glimpsed in every figure, lust beyond measure."
Chapter 12, Verse 3 (Gospel of the Risen Tower)
So we come to the chance for the first sets of Patron-suggested NPCs to enter Sabu - choose wisely! You may vote for as many as you like, but winner takes all. Head on over to the #news section of Discord to see the images from which we will draw inspiration.
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-03-10 23:59:45 +0000 UTC
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"That thing, it's beautiful! Those powerful claws add an exhilarating hint of danger too... and what voluptuous breasts, bouncing up and down as it runs... towards us..."
Last words of Neithos, Scout of the Royal Hunt
Things are still neck and neck in the species poll; the Void Spirit (Demoness) is in the lead, closely followed by the Anthro Equine. However almost 200 patrons haven't voted and things could still change, so don't forget to have your vote counted if your favourite!
Remember - in most of our polls you can vote for more than one option!
As promised, this next poll is for adding an additional exotic NPC into the game. Some options (those mentioned in Djeda's dialogue) will enable wider quest options, though all of them will have quest content in some form.
Please vote for as many options as you want, but remember winner takes all! The poll will run until 15th March @ 9:00 AM UTC
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-03-03 18:49:39 +0000 UTC
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We're now well underway in developing this month's new content, which can only mean one thing; it's time to have the community help shape the next playable species for us to start working on.
There's also a second poll going up for the next exotic species of NPC, something that will not only impact sex scenes but also the Djeda quest arc, as well as an exclusive Ascended+ cosmetic poll for some new clothing options.
You can vote for as many options as you like, but it's winner takes all! Poll runs until 15th March @ 9:00 AM UTC
Team Carnal Instinct
Please note; Humans will enter Sabu in Q2 whether they win this poll or not, winning here would simply move them to the front of the queue.
2021-03-02 16:13:39 +0000 UTC
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Hey Guys,
We're finally here with the second Ascended update of the month. This was a big one under the hood and we had a lot to tweak and adjust. There's clearly still a lot to finish up with our new AI system, and that's something we'll be further fleshing out in the next month.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This major map update is only partially compatible with existing saves. There is a high risk that in some saves you will load underneath the map.
The starting map was beginning to feel a touch too small, and no longer suited the density of content we're aiming to have for this first area, we've therefore entirely overhauled this region of Sabu. With the expanded and more detailed world there are now more areas to explore and enemies to fight - from bandits to the restless dead. The sands of Sabu are starting to live up to their reputation as a hostile and dangerous land for the unwary.
The winner of the last sex-scene poll, 'bred by the centaur', has now been implemented in-game. Nessos (the centaur in question) can be found across the river from the starting area, over the bridge to the North of the starting docks - he may require a little persuasion but the more silver-tongued among you will be rewarded for your efforts.
We also have new Lesbian content to be found out in the farmland to the South of the docks. The one Draconid amidst a sea of Felians is very hot and bothered, check your map if you'd like to seek her out - though she won't be interested if you have any "equipment" below the belt.
We're still finalising our 2021 roadmap, and we'll update you all in a post in the coming weeks. In the meantime another Patron poll (and an exclusive Ascended-only poll) will also be going live in the next few days).
If you don't know where to find the game, you can download the launcher here.
Thank you all so much for your support - we're working to make Carnal Instinct into something really special and truly appreciate you joining us on this adventure.
Team Carnal Instinct
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Full Changelog, v0.1.60
- Added Voiced NPC - Nessos (Centaur)
- Added Voiced NPC - Djeda (Felian)
- Added sex scene - Tribbing/Scissor
- Added sex scene - Centaur Breeding
- Added In-Progress World Map UI
- Added Enemy AI - Bandits
- Added Enemy AI - Skeleton
- Added Enemy AI - Wolf
- Added new more advanced AI systems
- Added new Post Processing
- Added new music track for Sabu
- Fixed issues with the interaction/dialogue systems to be more robust
- Fixed various quest bugs
- Fixed Quest Secret Admirer Markers
- Changed major areas of map
- Changed Ahmes and other scene audio levels
- Changed bandage materials
2021-02-28 23:35:59 +0000 UTC
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"Oh mighty Ascended Ones, we tremble before your very footsteps. Grant us your blessing, that we may shape the world to your will"
- Nameless Acolyte
Hi guys,
Welcome to the first Ascended-only content poll. These votes will help to decide additional cosmetic options for Carnal Instinct, from skins or outfits, to genital options or piercings. This initial one will decide on a couple of new penetrative cosmetics, either actual genitals or strap-ons.
This poll is for content that will be added in mid-March and will run for two weeks.
Please do vote, as without your feedback we're guessing at what the community wants to see - your help and involvement really is essential.
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-02-13 15:08:52 +0000 UTC
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Hey Guys,
Firstly we want to address the simultaneous release of this update for both Avatar and Ascended Tiers; until now we've struggled to decide on a fair system that allows Ascended early access to content without leaving Avatar players stuck in a game version riddled with already fixed bugs. To this end we've turned the delivery schedule on its head, henceforth the first update each month will be available for all game-access tiers (Avatar+), with the second update being Ascended exclusive. This also makes it easier for us to create content and results in fewer issues to fix, as we're not maintaining two distinct versions of the game at any one time but ensuring exclusive content is still available to our Ascended patrons. We will also be making more use of the Ascended Discord channel and holding some Ascended-only content polls.
In addition to all the content which is new for Avatar patrons, we've also added a second 'big' member to the lineup of genital options (dragon-horse hybrid), a range of more detailed headwear options for feline players, and three new full-body skins (a lot more people voted in that speed-poll and we thought it only fair to reward that engagement!).
So with all of the previously exclusive content now unlocked this is a big month for Avatar players, what about Ascended patrons? Well the month is somewhat stacked towards the second update, with so much of the vote going to your favourite unrideable horse friend from the Sabu docks. For starters we've overhauled the centaur body, armour and "equipment" for the new scene, the previous model was always a placeholder and, whilst he looked tall and mysterious, he lacked the attention to detail and design consistency that we aim for. In the image below you can see his new model (sans helmet) bearing the scars of captivity and soon ready to unleash his lust on the player.
Finally we also have some Female-on-Female scenes coming this month, for those players who enjoy their encounters to be soft, sensual, and devoid of penises. So overall it's a packed month for all tiers and, as usual, there will be more polls incoming to help decide the finer points of the March updates.
If you don't know where to find the game, you can download the launcher here.
Thanks again for all your support, it really does mean the world to us.
Team Carnal Instinct
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Full Changelog, v0.1.55
- Added Item - 'big' cock (Draquine)
- Added Item - Felian fullbody skin (Black Cat]
- Added Item - Felian head + fullbody skin (Calico Cat]
- Added Item - Felian head + fullbody skin (Siamese Cat]
- Added Item - new Rich Headwrap with multiple variants (tan, red, black, blue)
- Added automatically drawing of weapons when engaging in combat
- Fixed a crash when attempting to attack while falling
- Fixed multiway stagger animations when being hit from behind with arrows
- Fixed Environmental Hazard system to have extra checks to ensure the player doesn't respawn under the map
- Fixed Environmental Hazard system to have extra checks against playing the scene multiple times
- Fixed delayed enemy loot drops
- Fixed an issue where Veranus would not always drop the Equine Manhood
- Fixed an issue with various stone walls having flipped normals
- Fixed the code for checking if an enemy is within targeting range - it is now much easier to stay locked onto enemies regardless of player rotation
- Fixed Celestial Wraps not working correctly in various sex scenes
- Changed Auto Sheathe to be much longer to help prevent the player from being disarmed right before engaging
- Changed the stun effect duration to 20% of the animation - allowing for players to dodge out of harms way when hit by enemies
- Changed combat movement speed to walking
- Changed the default player movement speed to be quicker
- Changed in-combat dodging stamina cost to be zero
- Changed the interactable radius on the merchant
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Full Changelog, v0.1.51
- Added Environmental Hazard System. There is a single instance currently in the map whilst we playtest (be sure to FAIL the QTE if you want the scene).
- Added Initial CumFX implementation to the new scene. CumFX will be added to all new scenes moving forward - we've held off for now until the option to toggle CumFX off is added to menus.
- Added sex scene - goo throatf*ck (female/penis/equine variants)
- Added item - Mysterious Urn (keep this safe to unlock content in the next update)
- Added new combat camera - the player can now freely rotate instead of being hard-locked behind
- Added randomization to combat animations, they no longer the same sequence of attacks
- Added new animations and animation tweaks for sword/shield and unarmed combat
- Added VFX trails for sword attacks
- Added new and improved animation states to combat including staggering and dodging
- Added death animations to enemies instead of ragdolls
- Added blood decals when dealing/receiving damage
- Added new sound que's for enemies
- Added UI work to help with combat controls (will be added as a hideable option in the menu)
- Added the systems for riposting and dynamic combat music - currently not enabled in-game
- Added new inventory tabs dedicated to headwear and outfits to help with the amount of items being added
- Added animations for Rasha's voice acting
- Added new dialogue camera positions for specific conversations
- Added patreon welcome messages to the in-game main menu
- Changed quest logic to attempt to prevent freezing during some dialog choices which affected some users
- Changed the interactables in the world are more optimized
- Changed the timing on the auto sheathe mechanic
- Changed dialogue choices to be white when not selected
- Changed attacks to automatically target enemies based on the direction you're facing
- Changed enemy health bars now only appear on targeted enemies
- Changed input buffers on melee attacks to read better
- Changed Enemy Perception. Improved detection of the player.
- Changed NPC's movement to not constantly rotate to face the player
- Development Work on WorldMap, Quest UI, New Enemies, Discoverable Location Markers, and Camp
- Development Writing of first main quest arc and three side-quest arcs complete.
2021-02-11 01:31:16 +0000 UTC
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We're excited to announce that between now and 10th March 2021 we’re accepting NPC design ideas from Avatar Tier Patrons (and above).
On 11th March 2021 the best 15 designs will be chosen by the development team and put to patron polls to select the final 3 to make it into the game. The ‘best’ designs are entirely at our discretion and our decision is final. The Patrons whose ideas have been chosen will have the opportunity to provide input and further detail the NPC design. The designs will be chosen as follows:
· 5x Avatar designs (includes Founding Avatar Tier)
· 5x Ascended One designs (includes Founding Ascended OneTier)
· 5x Ascended Anubite designs (includes Demigod Tier)
To enter a design idea, head to the appropriate channel on our Discord (you will only be able to post once, and only in the correct channel). If a Patron whose design has been chosen fails to respond to the notification of their design’s selection within two weeks, we reserve the right to instead make the nearest runner up design. Any patron (Avatar tier or above) who is pledged between the dates of 08th Feb 2021 - 10th March 2021 may submit a design.
Before you enter please be aware that if your design is chosen you will need to...
· Work with the Developers to implement a custom NPC in-game (back-and-forth discussion with the devs to ensure the character is as close as possible to your vision)
· Name the NPC (we may slightly adjust names to fit the theme).
· Help design the side-quest in which the NPC features.
· Suggest the personality for the NPC and give prompts for dialogue options.
The following restrictions apply to design ideas submitted...
· The NPC should be a Human, bipedal Anthro (Feline, Canine, Draconic, Crocodilian, or other bipedal humanoid anthro), or exotic (Centaur, Sphynx, or Naga only). Additions like wings are acceptable but will be cosmetic only.
· All NPC designs must be clearly over the age of 18. They should also be the exclusive property of the user submitting them. Failing this the user must either provide a written release from the original artist agreeing to their inclusion in-game or be prepared for us to make a design inspired by - but not identical to - the art submitted. We will very likely deviate substantially from designs which are the intellectual property of other creators.
· The NPC will have one side-quest only, we may limit the scope of this if we deem any proposed side-quest to be too involved.
· Any other reasonable limitations that may arise in the course of production, either based on the complexity or content of a design.
· NPCs will be implemented in-game Q2/Q3 2021, depending on complexity of design/quest.
We look forward to seeing what designs are submitted!
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-02-08 01:47:17 +0000 UTC
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Hi guys,
This is just a very simple poll to help choose an additional full-body skin for Felian bodies in the next update. There's a very narrow window on the poll so that we have time to implement it within the month. The four options will be (loosely) based on the image here:
Sex Scene Poll #2 closes in 18 hours, so if your chosen option hasn't won then now is the time to vote - there are enough patrons who've yet to cast a ballot to swing the result! It does seem however that our well-endowed, equine friend is the clear favourite and we've therefore given him a visual overhaul now that he's likely become more than a prop on the docks within the month.
We're also in the middle of having the Centaur and his handler's dialogue recorded, so that's also in the works. Other voice acting content currently being recorded includes NPC lines for around the docks, city, and ruins,
There will be a longer development update along with the Avatar build release next week.
Team Carnal Instinct
(P.S. this isn't what we mean when we say that there will be a Sphynx in the game!)
2021-02-07 18:10:03 +0000 UTC
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Thanks to each and every one of you that took part in the last poll; we've learned our lesson and will not be including any further 'TOP SECRET SCENES' for now, those things are like a vote magnet!
Whilst we've used Discord to glean what we can of your desires for upcoming content, now is the time for us to formalise that and get a snapshot of what sex you all want to see this month and next. There will be two back-to-back polls this month, each running for 1 week only. In addition we will be adding more scenes of our own selection to expand the available content, including more female scenes for those players who don't wish to explore Sabu as a futa.
As we build up to implementation of the camp we also want to wrap up our first Milestone. To this end we will be holding another poll February/March to choose the next playable species to enter Sabu. The patron-selected option will join another race we need to implement for the main quest arc.
He have mentioned this next update on Discord and in DM's, but we're excited to confirm that Male bodies are coming to Sabu late Q1/early Q2 2021. This will start with the human male and roll out to Draconid, Felian, and other forms (order based on Patron polls). This will all be reflected in our updated Roadmap later this month.
Remember, this poll only lasts 7 days. Make your vote count!
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-02-01 11:39:27 +0000 UTC
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EDIT: v0.1.51 has been Updated to 0.1.52 to address issues impacting some Patrons, please update using your launcher.
EDIT: The poll will run from 1st February not 1st January.
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Hey Guys,
We're happy to say that the second Ascended update of the month is now live - we've started the first phase of the combat overhaul and implemented the initial version of our environmental hazard system. There's a lot going on behind the scenes too, as we work towards implementing the camp and follower system in the first half of 2021.
Now that some of the bigger chunks of work are out of the way we're looking to focus on adding many more sex scenes through February, as well as more voice acting and the start of the main quest. To this end there will be a sex scene poll up on February 1st for one week only (centaurs may or may not be included) so make sure your voice is heard!
If you don't know where to find the game, you can download the launcher here.
Thank you all for joining us on this journey and for your help and support - there is so much more yet to come!
Team Carnal Instinct
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Full Changelog, v0.1.51
- Added Environmental Hazard System. There is a single instance currently in the map whilst we playtest (be sure to FAIL the QTE if you want the scene).
- Added Initial CumFX implementation to the new scene. CumFX will be added to all new scenes moving forward - we've held off for now until the option to toggle CumFX off is added to menus.
- Added sex scene - goo throatf*ck (female/penis/equine variants)
- Added item - Mysterious Urn (keep this safe to unlock content in the next update)
- Added new combat camera - the player can now freely rotate instead of being hard-locked behind
- Added randomization to combat animations, they no longer the same sequence of attacks
- Added new animations and animation tweaks for sword/shield and unarmed combat
- Added VFX trails for sword attacks
- Added new and improved animation states to combat including staggering and dodging
- Added death animations to enemies instead of ragdolls
- Added blood decals when dealing/receiving damage
- Added new sound que's for enemies
- Added UI work to help with combat controls (will be added as a hideable option in the menu)
- Added the systems for riposting and dynamic combat music - currently not enabled in-game
- Added new inventory tabs dedicated to headwear and outfits to help with the amount of items being added
- Added animations for Rasha's voice acting
- Added new dialogue camera positions for specific conversations
- Added patreon welcome messages to the in-game main menu
- Changed quest logic to attempt to prevent freezing during some dialog choices which affected some users
- Changed the interactables in the world are more optimized
- Changed the timing on the auto sheathe mechanic
- Changed dialogue choices to be white when not selected
- Changed attacks to automatically target enemies based on the direction you're facing
- Changed enemy health bars now only appear on targeted enemies
- Changed input buffers on melee attacks to read better
- Changed Enemy Perception. Improved detection of the player.
- Changed NPC's movement to not constantly rotate to face the player
- Development Work on WorldMap, Quest UI, New Enemies, Discoverable Location Markers, and Camp
- Development Writing of first main quest arc and three side-quest arcs complete.
2021-01-31 03:52:54 +0000 UTC
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Hey Guys, thank you for bearing with us through this tough month, as promised, here is our v0.1.50 update for our Avatar patrons this month.
Ascended patrons, look out for an update to the inventory system, combat and new sex scenes later this week!
This month principally was a time for us to work on some key issues with the interactable system, saving system and the compass which had been causing players trouble with completing quests. We've also done a large portion of the groundwork to overhaul the combat to make way for new enemies and general quality of life improvements. v0.1.50 Includes both a huge set of bug fixes and new Feline Bodies!
Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and continued support in making Carnal Instinct a reality,
Team Carnal Instinct
Download via the Launcher (Click Here)
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WARNING: There are major changes to the save games in this update to address a number of key issues to the save and loading system. There are ingame warnings, but going forward please create a new save.
Full Changelog, v0.1.49
- Added item - Felian Body (female anthro feline)
- Added item - Adept Headdress (feline)
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Smilodon Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Cave Lion Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Cheetah Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Lap Cat Hide"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Smilodon"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Cave Lion"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Cheetah"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Lap Cat"
- Added sex scene - Feline Threesome (cock & horsecock variants)
- Added voice acting added for Rasha.
- Added save warning when loading older saves, after saving an old file however there will be no future warning. To prevent future issues, please create a new save game.
- Added a .5 second cooldown timer when changing weapons to prevent over scrolling.
- Added new footstep particles.
- Added autosheath to weapons.
- Added nothing else, this is just here to wind up Z by putting his stuff further down the list.
- Fixed Saves. Major Savegame Updates - Saves made prior to this update are not advised to be loaded (interactables have been changed to minimise save-breaking bugs in future). [Z wants me to let you know that this took the most time]
- Fixed Destructibles are not mass destroyed on load, this will fix any issues with completion of “With Bells On” going forward as the spirit sand was being destroyed.
- Fixed Target Indicators on the Compass. These should now persist properly to retain icons and quest states on the compass to reduce player confusion. Going forward the minimap icons for all quests and locations should re-load between sessions.
- Updated Map improvements.
- Updated Launcher to better handle issues with the Patreon API and increased timeout.
- Updated Launcher to ensure SubscribeStar and Patreon launcher entitlements are equal.
2021-01-25 22:00:45 +0000 UTC
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Hey Guys, and thanks for bearing with us. It's been a tough few days for our team with things other than game development, but we've worked flat out and we're finally here.
This month principally was a time for us to work on some key issues with the interactable system, saving system and the compass which had been causing players trouble with completing quests. We've also done a large portion of the groundwork to overhaul the combat to make way for new enemies and general quality of life improvements.
0.1.49 is our first update of January 2021 for the Ascended Patrons and it includes both a huge set of bug fixes and new Feline Bodies!
If you don't know where to find the game, you can download the launcher here.
Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and continued support in making Carnal Instinct a reality,
Team Carnal Instinct
Update 13:34pm GMT - 0.1.50 has been released to resolve issues with the vendor and new sex scene, please update.
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WARNING: There are major changes to the save games in this update to address a number of key issues to the save and loading system. There are ingame warnings, but going forward please create a new save.
Full Changelog, v0.1.49
- Added item - Felian Body (female anthro feline)
- Added item - Adept Headdress (feline)
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Smilodon Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Cave Lion Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Cheetah Hide"
- Added item - Felian Body Cosmetic "Lap Cat Hide"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Smilodon"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Cave Lion"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Cheetah"
- Added item - Felian Head Cosmetic "Mark of the Lap Cat"
- Added sex scene - Feline Threesome (cock & horsecock variants)
- Added voice acting added for Rasha.
- Added save warning when loading older saves, after saving an old file however there will be no future warning. To prevent future issues, please create a new save game.
- Added a .5 second cooldown timer when changing weapons to prevent over scrolling.
- Added new footstep particles.
- Added autosheath to weapons.
- Added nothing else, this is just here to wind up Z by putting his stuff further down the list.
- Fixed Saves. Major Savegame Updates - Saves made prior to this update are not advised to be loaded (interactables have been changed to minimise save-breaking bugs in future). [Z wants me to let you know that this took the most time]
- Fixed Destructibles are not mass destroyed on load, this will fix any issues with completion of “With Bells On” going forward as the spirit sand was being destroyed.
- Fixed Target Indicators on the Compass. These should now persist properly to retain icons and quest states on the compass to reduce player confusion. Going forward the minimap icons for all quests and locations should re-load between sessions.
- Updated Map improvements.
- Updated Launcher to better handle issues with the Patreon API and increased timeout.
- Updated Launcher to ensure SubscribeStar and Patreon launcher entitlements are equal.
2021-01-15 02:53:24 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
This is just a quick post for those patrons who have had issues with the download link or simply can't find it, please download the game here. As always please join the Discord for troubleshooting as it's far easier for us to keep track of any issues impacting multiple people.
In terms of content there is an Ascended update coming tomorrow night , so watch this space for more info (Avatar Tier will get their additional update later this month).
[edit: Ascended update (10th Jan 2021) may be delayed upto 48 hours due to an emergency situation involving one of our development team. We will clarify the amended release date once we know more. Thank you for your patience and understanding]
[edit 2: Ascended update will be delayed until at least 13th January due to a team member's child being admitted to hospital for urgent care. We will endeavour to release the update as soon as possible, however we hope you will understand the delay in the circumstances.]
[edit 3: We cannot confirm the precise time of release at this moment but the Ascended update will be released later today, 14th January.]
Team Carnal Instinct
2021-01-09 18:36:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
We're happy to announce that Avatar tier patrons will now have access to v0.1.48 (Content Update 2), bringing new genital options, a new quest and a new scene to the game. Unfortunately you will need to start a new game in order to access the new content and start a 'new game' to progress in the new quest.
We're also well underway with our next Ascended update which is due at the end of the week. New voice-acting, cosmetics, NPCs, and multiple sex scenes are all included.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent poll - due to the 64% of you that chose the TOP SECRET option, soon something ancient will be descend on Sabu. Because of you the antediluvian enchantments that kept The Vault of Writhing Lust sealed, have faded. Its slithering denizens are creeping forth from the shadows to be unleashed upon Sabu; if you are of a prudish disposition and spot movement in the corner of a forgotten ruin, you would be well advised to turn tail. This Patron-voted content will form part of the second Ascended update later this month.
Thank you once again for your continued support; you - the Carnal Instinct community - make this all possible and we truly appreciate each and every one of you.
Team Carnal Instinct
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Full Changelog, v0.1.42 - v0.1.48
- Added new quest - Glory of the Gods.
- Added new quest - Secret Admirers.
- Added new Sex Scenes; Equine Cock Sex & Draconic 69.
- Added new item Draconic Manhood.
- Added new item Werecat Manhood.
- Added new item Equine Manhood.
- Added Auto Sheathe to weapons.
- Added a .5 second cooldown timer when changing weapons to prevent over scrolling.
- Added new footstep particles. Added new areas and major improvements to the level.
- Added new landscape materials.
- Changed the Launcher now allows one-click update checking.
- Changed the player camera in both free roam and combat. Now when you block with [Right Mouse Button] you will not enter the zoomed-in aiming mode.
- Changed the stamina cost for sprinting.
- Changed the stamina cost for dodge rolling.
- Changed blood particles.
- Fixed input buffers for light attack second chain to be more responsive.
- Fixed Ahmes dialogue from being unskippable.
- Fixed the dodge roll animation to be useful in combat.
- Fixed the skintone on genitals not loading correctly.
- Fixed an issue with defeated enemies leaving behind footstep sounds.
- Fixed new sound notifys for AI.
- Fixed collision on various objects in the world.
- Fixed Player Choices to have the correct cameras.
- Fixed Multi Quest actors handling pickups incorrectly.
- Fixed the startup run animation from breaking the players neck.
- Updated Patreon Credits.
2021-01-04 21:23:07 +0000 UTC
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Thanks for everyone who took part in the last poll, it's given us some valuable insights into what you'd like to see and in what order we should go about implementing it. To that end we're working on several things behind the scenes that we'll showcase in the coming weeks.
You may be aware that we recently added the first equine-cock scene to the game, for those who like their protagonist to be... well... hung like a stallion. The one thing it was missing was the satisfying mess at the end. We're currently rectifying this egregious oversight with the development of our Special Squirty-Stuff System (technical game development term), but what we'd like your input for is to decide on a new scene to make use of this most juicy of additions.
The top voted scene will be added along with two already in-development scenes. Furthermore, we'll be holding a set of in-depth sex-scene polls in January and February, both on Patreon and the patron-only Discord channels, to help plan the next stage of our roadmap though Q2 2021.
Thanks so much for your continued support - we're so grateful for each and every one of you joining us on this journey. Your enthusiasm, support, and feedback means that in only six weeks since our initial release build we've...
- added several new sex scenes (equine missionary + female oral + tailf*cking)
- added an entirely new body type (draconid)
- implemented multiple new cocks (draconid, feline, equine)
- massively expanded the scope and detail of the world
- created new quests including voice acting
- added additional cosmetics
...and (thanks to the diligent reporting by patrons) we've stomped more bugs than you can shake a horsecock at... and we're in the process of squashing even more.
That might seem like we've packed a lot in already, but we have much, much more planned for 2021 so watch this space because we're just getting started.
On behalf of myself and the entire development team, you all have our sincere gratitude. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts.
echo
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-12-28 21:47:55 +0000 UTC
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Hey Guys! The Christmas Update (Bonus Update 1) is now live for all Patron tiers with game access (NB: Acolyte Tier does not have game access)
In this update, we've added a short quest with a one-time scene at the end. This quest will be expanded upon in future updates, but the first stage is suitably festive.
Thank you all for your amazing support and have a great Christmas,
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-12-25 02:28:11 +0000 UTC
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21/12/20 23:30 GMT Update:
Update 0.1.45 has been released to resolve a number of issues with Glory of the Gods quest including new markers and dialog changes. Please update your via the launcher, you may need to start a new game Save. Normal 0.1.43 update post below:
Hey Guys! The "Glory of the Gods" update (Content Update 2) is now live for our Ascended Tier Patrons!
In this update, we've further expanded the map to pave the way for future updates, added two new Quests ("Glory of the Gods" and "Secret Admirer"), added new Draconic, Feline, and Equine genitals, a new sex scene featuring a HUGE insertion, Bug fixes and More! A full Changelog will be posted later on today.
The next update will be on Christmas Eve, for all $10+ Patrons.
Thank you all for your Outstanding Support,
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-12-20 06:53:23 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone,
In order to ensure that the content meets our strict quality standards with we'll be delaying tonight's update by 24 hours. We know that this will be frustrating, but please be assured that you'll be able to get your hands on those thick... throbbing... girthy... err... what was I saying?
Content Update 2 will now release 19.12.2020 (Ascended Tier only).
Sorry for the literal cock-block, but be assured we're working hard.
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-12-18 16:41:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
December is a festive and hectic month for all of us. Following on from our launch last month we're trying to pin down a regular release timetable, this means that the Avatar and Ascended builds were a little closer together than they will be going forward. In future there will be two Ascended builds per month, along with a single Avatar build.
Tonight, December 4th, we v0.1.42 is releasing for Avatar tier patrons. Avatar patrons will need to redownload the launcher in order to access the new content and start a 'new game' to progress in the new quest. Full 0.1.42 changelog below.
December 18th, our Ascended Patrons will receive content update #2, including the voted-for genital options, new scenes, bug-fixes, and more.
As the festive season is upon us we also have a bonus Christmas update planned for all patrons, to thank you for your amazing support.
We wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas,
Team Carnal Instinct
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Update v0.1.42 Changelog
Key additions:
- Added blood particles added into combat.
- Added new crosshairs for locking onto enemies and aiming with bows.
- Added new dialogue option to Ahmes to give players access to the Oral Scene after quest completion.
Also included in the update:
- Changed the player camera in both free roam and combat. Now when you block with [Right Mouse Button] you will not enter the zoomed-in aiming mode.
- Fixed an issue where Quests would not save progress.
- Fixed the Elixir of Energy not working as intended, they should now regenerate much more stamina over a longer duration of time.
- Fixed the skintone on genitals not loading correctly.
- Fixed the hitbox on the Khopesh light attacks.
- Fixed an issue with defeated enemies leaving behind footstep sounds.
- Fixed an issue with animations leaning the player too much when accelerating.
- Fixed one handed Anubites not properly playing footstep sounds.
- Fixed player footsteps from sometimes duplicating when entering the combat state.
- Fixed collision on various objects in the world.
2020-12-04 21:58:09 +0000 UTC
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We've recently added the results of our first patron poll into the game for Ascended Tier patrons and, with the second poll having now concluded, all manner of new genital options are on their way. This seemed like a good moment to take the time to reach out and ask anyone and everyone with an interest in the game, even those who have not yet felt they could support the project directly, what would you like to see in future updates?
There is a substantial internal roadmap laid out already, but we want to take the pulse of our audience and ask what you most want to see added to Carnal Instinct in the short to medium term. We have our own opinions and plans, but we feel as a crowd-sourced project it's also important to ensure we consider the desires of our community.
Please tick all that apply and, if you don't see your preferred opinion listed, then please do comment below - we will read all suggestions and we don't know our blind spots!
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-12-02 19:00:49 +0000 UTC
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Update 30/11/20 13:37pm GMT - Download Update v0.1.41 using the launcher, this includes a crucial hotfix to "Footsteps of the Dragon" Quest.
v0.1.4 Update Note Below:
Hey Guys! The "Footsteps of the Dragon" update is now live for our Ascended Tier Patrons!
In this update, we've expanded the map, added new, fully voice acted Quest "Footsteps of the Dragon", new full Draconic body with 2 variants, 2 new sex Scenes, Lots of Bug fixes and More!
Full Changelog will be found below later, for this update, you need to update your launcher. Your old launcher will not receive any updates, after downloading and installing the update, it will replace your old launcher for you without any user interaction.
The new launcher requires Patreon login for us to give you your Ascended tier rewards and additional access going forward.
Unfortunately new quest, "Secret Admirer" has been temporarily removed due to game breaking issues, this will be resolved and added in a hotfix or the next game update.
Thank you all for your Outstanding Support,
Team Carnal Instinct
Download the Launcher here
2020-11-30 03:35:48 +0000 UTC
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Tomorrow marks release of the first content update including the Draconid body & skins, accompanying fully-voiced quest (Footsteps of the Dragon), and new sex scenes. As we finalise the update and start work on the next release, we're therefore again giving our patrons the opportunity to vote on what comes next...
This time we're giving a second bite at the cherry, with some of the favoured options from last month as well as some all-new ones. Don't worry if your preferred content doesn't make the update, as missed options will often reappear in later votes.
The poll will only run a short while as we want to get going with the chosen option asap! Please do vote if you can, it really helps us tailor the delivery of content to our audience.
Thanks,
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-11-28 13:56:14 +0000 UTC
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Firstly we'd like to welcome all our new patrons, your support makes development of Carnal Instinct possible.
Development towards the next update is well underway, below is a summary of what will be coming in that update. This will be available for Ascended tier patrons next week and to Avatar tier a short while after (Avatar build date will be announced alongside the update).
Key additions:
- New outfit "Draconic Form" (includes draconic tail)
- New outfit "Wild Draconic Form" (includes draconic tail)
- New skin "Ashen Drake" (for Draconic Form)
- New skin "Oasis Drake" (for Draconic Form)
- New side quest "Secret Admirer"
- New side quest "Footsteps of the Dragon"
- New sex scene
- Expanded world map
Also included in the update:
- Added "Ebony Skin" cosmetic variant (for Human Form)
- Added injured state to the player character when at low health.
- Fixed melee combo resetting when the player is blocked by an enemy, making it much easier to chain light, heavy and thrust attacks together.
- Fixed issue where cosmetic items would duplicate when equipping a new outfit.
- Fixed Anubite Skirt cosmetic. This now has skin by default to allow more variation with cosmetics.
- Fixed problem with Market/Dock sex scene which resulted in a transition scene repeating at the end.
- Fixed location of a corrupted enemy, to prevent it from aggroing on the player during the cage sex scene.
- Fixed sprinting stamina cost - this has been reduced by 50%.
- Fixed attenuation radius of AI footsteps.
- Fixed Quest sound effects not being affected by the audio volume sliders.
- Fixed various problems with the world map.
- Fixed various lines of dialogue for existing NPC's.
We're currently working on updates to the launcher including Patron logins (to manage tiers) and we'll have more news shortly.
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-11-19 18:59:08 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the support so far with the first build release yesterday! We hit a few funny bugs with the launch but these are now resolved. There is now a new build available for Avatar and Ascended tiers, which you can download through the Carnal Instinct Launcher.
- Added new compass icons for Quests, Quest Objectives, Intimate Scenes, Chests, Shops and Locations (Enemy Camps, Villages and Cities)
- Added new backbar for the compass
- Added "Mark of the Night Cat" and "Mark of the Grey Cat" head cosmetics into chests.
- Added "Draconic Noble's Collar" head equipment into the chests.
- Added new UI borders for the inventory screen highlights.
- Changed the "Rugged Anubite Skirt" and "Rugged Anubite Mask" to be head equipment - not cosmetics for their crude variations.
- Fixed sublevel loading and temporarily removed "One Small Favour". Fixed a bug where equipping genitals would remove the players head item.
- Fixed Dialogue options allowing the player to move around.
- Fixed Audio Settings - In in-game audio settings for adjusting music, ambience and character sounds is now working.
- Fixed an issue with repeatedly handing in a quest for unlimited rewards.
- Fixed a follow up bug allowing for the player to be headless after loading their save.
- Fixed bad shadows when the player is on the inventory screen preview.
- Fixed an issue with pressing "M" to spawn a developer debug character.
- Fixed a bug where a second copy of the player would appear during an intimate scene.
- Fixed a WIP sex animation being loaded into the map unintentionally.
- Fixed user interface in widgets sometimes skipping forward twice.
- Fixed map issues with various foliage rendering incorrectly at times.
Thanks for everything,
Team Carnal Instinct
2020-11-12 21:46:24 +0000 UTC
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We're already hard at work on the next update and we want your feedback to help shape the content we add. There will be many other additions, but these are some larger decisions and we want you to have the chance to weigh in on. This first poll is for cosmetic items, however there will be another poll in the coming days for sex acts - watch this space.
So for these first options we want to know which of the following you want most in the next update. If you have any questions then jump into the Discord.
The CI Team
2020-11-12 14:34:54 +0000 UTC
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