However, since I said I would put up an update today, I will at least put up a test build for anybody that wants to look at it and save me some time checking for bugs with some stuff. This is not the update I promised, instead just a small part of it, consisting of some things I would like to test and have working before I put out the rest of the stuff that I know works.
I have added an estimated next update line near the download link for the game, which I will try to keep updated so you can know when to expect updates, for now I will set the next one for Saturday, when I should get everything I wanted to have done today and some more ready to go.
But for now, here is what is included in this build. (Some of this stuff is untested and likely to be buggy or has some bits missing. Wait until the next full update before playing if you want the full, finished thing.)
General:
- - Deepwell has been demolished and replaced from the ground up (Except for the barn which is still the same), All of the characters have been replaced, the layout has changed and everything has a new coat of literary paint. Some of the characters in the new deepwell will be returning outside of Deepwell later on, talking to Chloe, Kael, Maria and Ryan will probably help you figure out where each character will end up.
- - I have added a new system for combat which is neater and less of a pain to use. Currently the only fight that uses it is the practice fight with Dusty in Deepwell, but I will be converting all of the old fights to use it and will use it for all future combat.
- - Nakun, a new character outside the gates of devils rest will now offer to help you enter the city without going through the arena, however he will only do so at the cost of 50 gold or spending a night with you in his house.
- - The brothel has been added to Devil's rest, it has two wings, one for lesser demons and one for greater demons. Currently it is missing the scenes with the brothel's owner (Madame Mooney) but almost all of the lesser brothel scenes are present.The upper wing currently holds three characters, all of whom are written but only Naccia is fully implemented. (Her scenes are for males only). Tarvaak is partially implemented and his scenes are for females only.
- - Merill, a harpy girl that I had intended to release a long time ago can now be found in the mountain pathway area by touching the strange pedestal. (Male characters only) Her content goes all the way to having a child with her, however interacting with your child after she is born will eventually lead to incest content, so avoid talking to your daughter after she is fully matured if you want to avoid that. (Note to talk to your daughter you need to use "Talk daughter" Rather than using the name you gave her.)
- - The Dryad has a few extra scenes. The seeds that are planted in you will mature after a number of turns have passed, but if you use the wait command in the dryad grove they will grow much faster than anywhere else.
As I said this is only a fairly small chunk of the stuff I have to release, but I would appreciate having any bugs pointed out to me so that I can have them fixed by the time the rest is ready to go in the next day or two.