What to expect in v0.1.3?

Glad to hear it!! Awesome job so far. I do hope the pool comes sooner. Interested to know what your staffing plans are for the pool. Also would be awesome to have the pool sooner. Love to see those bathing suits.

Hi Mattew. Yes, their attitude will change as they level up, eventually dialogs will reflect this. They will also use the facilities while resting (as you already pointed out they were previously at the pool). They will be added later as areas are unlocked. For now I have removed that one, because the pool isn't unlocked yet (it will at a later stage of the game, right now it's one of the last additions, but this might change later).

Faerin

A few suggestions on the images from point 2. As the story progresses for Amber, will she not be more favorable towards doing work? Perhaps her dialogue could change. Also, are the girls always just going to sleep on their time off? What about using the facilities like the sauna or gym? Previously, you had them at the pool, that was awesome. On the pool, lots of hotels have a pool area that does not need any staff. Can't we just have the pool renovated earlier as a non staffed facility?

I can see both sides to this argument. Much as I would like to see more content for Riley and particularly Kay to 'balance things up', the MC has known the other two girls for longer/more continuously, and so would be more likely to build a relationship with them first. I also like the game play in Faerin's games, because they are not just a shagfest. On the other hand, quite a few of the players of this sort of game just want to get to the sex, and so the poll is a good way of testing the water to see what the player base likes, and it also encourages discussions like this.

Tao Dude

Thanks for the feedback, Paul. I don't intend to change a lot, just improve it ;) And don't worry, there will be a lot more scenes coming soon!

Faerin

i like the game as it is so please dont change anything as with this game you after use your brain its not like the rest of the games out there i like the scenes and i like how they are all repeated i wish there was more but i know more will be comeing so dont take away from the game just add to the game like i just played man of the house messde up a few times on dates but injoyed every min of it but this game is better you can see that cant wait to see wot the next game will be lol so just keep the game as it is dont change anything and if people dont like it tough

paul mackwell

Although I appreciate what you are saying there Faerin, I have to agree with greenjf. You can see already there is a push towards more sexual content for Julia and Amber that you've already said is tier three. I know it will be possible to get the staff and hotel levels up to three before long, but it still does leave Kay and Riley far behind on the curve . Plus there's the effects of destiny, the tarot cards, and collectibles to be activated yet. I'm assuming that isn't far off on the development plan but I'd hate to see it pushed back for the sake of some sex scenes, especially as I think you said there were five hotel levels planned. So far I think it's a great balance between an interesting storyline, an engaging game and sex content (albeit at the 'tease' level at present). I think the polls are a good way of finding out what people are liking but I'm glad to hear you are staying firmly in the driving seat as to what you do.

WelshVRFan

Thanks for the feedback greenjf. However, I have to disagree here: I only offer content options which fit the development "curve", in other words I don't offer options for one of the other staff members that will be introduced in the future or story expansions that are hard to tie in at this stage. All of these 4 options will be developed over the next few updates, all I am asking is about the order of development. So while I understand your concern, I don't believe it will have impact in this case.

Faerin

While I like pulls that help with basic game play(question 1 & 2). I'm not a big fan of polls that are on what to concentrate on for development. Specially things like which scenes or parts of the game you should develop (question 3). These polls game make a game very lopsided during development and could lead to strain, if you want them to tie together somehow. So in my opinion ask us if the game mechanics work for us, even if we like certain events and how we would change it. For adding content, that should be your decision ensuring there is some balance of events and game play.

greenjf

Speak for yourself Lukumo.... I try to do different shit as much as possible... :D

Mitch Hansen

I mean, only where it doesn't mean additional work, for example enabling or disabling UI animations, enabling or disabling images in the level after being seen and so on,

lukumo

Thanks lukumo. While I do agree that having both options is preferable, it also complicates the engine (now and for future updates). So where possible, I like to add an option for the player to decide, but unfortunately I can't do that for every feature, as it would make my life a lot harder (and the development time a lot longer). In cases where the patrons are 50/50 I would go out of my way to do this, but when it's for instance 90/10, it's usually not very efficient.

Faerin

Personally, I don't mind "the grind". Our lives are made of loops. We do the same things every day, eating, sleeping, washing and so on. It is absolutely impossible not to repeat any scenes. You could add the changes as an option, so that every player can decide (in settings) what he wants to see. Each of us is different and everyone has different preferences. Therefore, I think it would be the fair way. I think it's better this way than being to determine, so people won't be disappointed.

lukumo

Hi Pax, no they are not yet implemented (see my answer to the question above yours). I expect items effects to be implemented in the next update or the one after that.

Faerin

Actually, the tarot cards will not be essential, but mostly provide a nice bonus. Ideally I would like the game to be balanced without the tarot cards, instead of having to rely on them (of course, for nightmare mode they will be required).

Faerin

Thank you for taking the poll and giving us these options! Are any of the tarot card or item effects incorporated into gameplay as of 1.02? If not, when will at least the item effects be added?

Pax

Though I for sure agree, the girls add more fun. Having the tarot cards and items added though, will allow you to better fine tune the balance of the game and grind. So do not wait too long with that.

DA22

That's fair, it was just something that came to mind. More content with the girls is always a good thing!

Dipper Pines

Hey Dipper, there will definitely be more cards (also for the girls, to improve their skills and add traits). I'm not sure when I will add them yet, as I feel they are less important than introducing the characters and levelling up the hotel and their events.

Faerin

I was wondering about the tarot cards or whatever they are called. I wondered what the eta for them being implemented was, and/or getting new ones to use?

Dipper Pines