Feedback from 'What do you want to see in book 4?': (Patreon)
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Alright guys, I've been reading all the 'What do you want to see in book 4' comments and I've done my best to consolidate and organize the feedback into something a little more manageable. I usually keep this to myself, but there was a lot this time. There's enough to make a post about it, so I think I will just to give you guys a last look at what I'm working with in case you guys thought of anything else, and also as a bit of a sneak-peak at my writing process behind the scenes.
I think I've consolidated everything that two or more people mentioned. Some of this stuff is definitely planned for book 4 already. Others only maybe, but I could tilt the story in that direction. I can't promise that everything you guys have asked for will make it into the series, but accurately predicting what readers' like is the lion's share of good writing, and this is one of my few opportunities where I can simply ask you guys.
What do you guys think? Did I hit the nail on the head with these notes or am I way off the mark?
The explicit spiciness levels in particular are probably the most important thing thing to get right, but everything is important.
Consolidated feedback:
Remaining plotlines to be tied up:
Meet Sakura's father.
Find Sheriff Drayton's surviving policemen.
Meet Lyra (Reaper of the System) again.
Fufill Carter's promise to revive Ben and the others.
Deal with the negative effects of his Death Curse.
Who built the golems on the golem shard?
What's in the bag Carter got from Morgathor?
How does Cyra feel about Carter?
On explicit content:
Sex level can be turned up slightly. On a scale of asexual vocel murderhobo to mafia romance turboslut, the last book was a 2 and can be comfortably turned up to a 5.
In practice, this means fewer snake and rotting monster corpse enemies, and more sexy elf, kitsune, and succubus enemies. Both allies and enemies may have clothing that rips during a fight. In general, the number of beautiful, attractive women will soar.
Kink level can be turned up slightly. On a scale of Blues Clues to Gor, the last book was a 2 and can be comfortably turned up to a 4.
In practice, this means that there will be more attractive allies and enemies who may more eagerly make themselves available to the MC, either in surrender or to secure his assistance. This will still avoid any noncon situations, but there may be some stuff that very stringent people might consider dubcon or unequal relationships (like the princess of a fallen shard offering to have Carter's children if he'll agree to an alliance where he protects her people.)
Content people want to see:
Plotlines:
Explore ties with the Dragon Lodge and their worlds.
Have Carter see a higher-level theory crafter so he can rework his class and race to a higher level of combat.
A little more solo leveling for Carter. Maybe with some time skips to speed through a few integrations of weaker enemies.
Help Cyra secure and expand Samhain territory on Themyscira.
People:
Spend more time exploring Reluna.
Another (longer) romance arc for Bridget.
Check in with the criminals in the swamp.
Many requests for Dragon girl GF. Potential air support?
See the Governess AI controlling Carter's mannequin puppets.
Additional species requests: Kitsune, cat girls, yokai, etc.
Meet other non-hostile potential ally races.
Spend more time with Gobgob and expand her role.
Abilities:
Upgrade Share Curse, Power of Nature, and Fabulous Phallus.
Requests for female Sharky who is sexy and hungry for cock instead of souls.
Faction Building:
Expand Carter's exploitation of modern industrial processes combined with magic to grant greater advantages. (Power armor incoming, maybe?)
Deepen ties with the Dragon Lodge.
More city building stuff. Growing Crownhill. Expanding across additional shards.
General Writing Style feedback:
Be more generous with alternate POV chapters, especially for harem members and potential harem members.
Requests for a potential brief side story, featuring either the girls or another character in the world like Carter who is successful in his own right.