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December 20 Update (Patreon)

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2020-12-20 19:29:21
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2026-06
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I'm actually taking a real break this week, I swear. Mostly. Somehow, events have conspired to make this update seem cluttered.

OEA Progress

Look at the new maps! Give feedback if you have any thoughts.

Overall, this game is moving very close to the point where I can pick it up, finish a huge chunk of my remaining work, and then put out a build. Decanter especially has been immensely helpful in taking care of coding issues that have been obstacles for a long time (I've even put out calls offering to pay programmers and didn't get any professional responses).

However, I need to wait on the maps to get a little bit further, or there will be conflicts with map data. That's why I'm relaxing a bit this week, then I'll probably work hard over the holidays. That said, the next post will be quiet (I have a cute little bit of art ^-^), as I traditionally don't throw much at people over the holiday season.

Links to Support Me

Somebody suggested that I try promoting TLS to harem novel fans, so I did that here:

https://old.reddit.com/r/haremfantasynovels/comments/kh0a93/the_last_sovereign_is_a_free_harem_game/

No idea if this will draw in any players, but all it cost was a bit of time. Please consider upvoting so it gets more attention.

Second, if you care about the fantasy genre and are already a member of r/fantasy, please consider nominating me for the Stabby Awards:

https://old.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/kfskjm/best_of_rfantasy_2020_the_stabby_awards/

If it goes like last year, I can't win, but I can get enough nominations to get on the shortlist, which is good exposure. That said, they restrict who can participate and don't want vote manipulation, so only bother if this is already your thing.

Relaxation

Yes, I'm going to give a report on my taking a break. Don't judge me. =P

I actually bought a Switch. This is the first time in my life that I've owned a current generation console and it feels weird. It has some well-designed games that are a nice break from my usual RPGs, hardcore platformers, and experimental projects. Just having something that I need to step away from the computer to use is helpful in shifting my mindset away from work mode.

Even so, I probably wouldn't have gotten it if not for lostone2, a longtime fan of TLS who sadly hasn't resurfaced since the pandemic. He couldn't join Patreon, but supported via gift codes and other unusual methods. Those have been tricky to use, but they have expiration dates, so I decided to put them toward something fun.

I'd take recommendations for the system, if anyone has any. No need to mention Odyssey or Breath of the Wild. I probably won't get to them very quickly, since my break will be ending soon, but I try to wring everything from systems I own.

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Lord Forte Games

Personally I think of getting a Switch as getting a handheld more than a console, if that helps it feel any less weird. Glad to hear you've been able to relax, though! Personally, I would highly recommend Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Even if you don't play FE in general, you shouldn't feel too lost, and I think you'd appreciate the themes in the Crimson Flower route in particular (choosing Black Eagles as your house and being sure you're close with Edelgard) or the Verdant Wind route to a lesser extent (pick the Golden Deer house). If you're looking for something a little action sidescroller-y, I also enjoyed the Gunvolt Chronicles a lot. Whatever you end up getting, hope it's fun!

Lord Forte Games

100% agree on that, haha. I'm trying to make myself do Silver Snow now for lore completionism, but getting through it and Azure Moon are going to be a bit hard for me personally. Though trying not to give too much away here while recommending it XD

sierralee

I've actually played a lot of the old school Fire Emblems but not many of the new ones, so I might give it a try. Gunvolt Chronicles wasn't on my radar at all, so I'll take a look, thanks!

Captain Hair

Splatoon 2 is a good game if you are inclined to play some multiplayer. It also has a decently fun single player campaign. If you get the $20 a year Nintendo online service you get emulators for NES and Super NES. The Shovel Knight collection is also good if you don't have it on PC or anything else.

BleBle

I hope everything goes well, it is not so well for me,I am starting to feel the burnout(I work on an hospital) and even having covid is not enough for us nurses to dont work,My emotions are very irrational right now. Enjoy your free time and I hope we know something about an update on TLS soon. I saw the sprites and are neat. Have fun!

DankPotatoes

Three Houses is definitely amongst the best games on the Switch. But if you are pressed for time, and don't want to play through 4 entire routes, where the first half of the game remains pretty much identical throughout... Then I would stick with one route. And Azure Moon probably has the best story- and characterarcs out of the 4 by a fair margin. At least according to the fanbase: https://www.reddit.com/r/fireemblem/comments/daa3en/fire_emblem_three_houses_survey_results_from/ And the best lord, too. (YEAH Edelgard stans, I said it! Fight me!)

Darthjake

That's sad to hear about Lostone, I'll keep an eye out for him on LOK, enjoy the holidays, and rest up, 2021 will hopefully be a great year.

Lord Forte Games

Strongly disagree om Dimitri being the best lord. The King of Delusion can go rot. =P That being said, while others are entitled to their own opinions, I find it a bit questionable to recommend Azure Moon over Crimson Flower in the TLS fandom. Obviously we have somewhat different tastes from the general population, and those skew toward Edelgard's ideals. Also, no problem One quick note on Gunvolt, I actually should've been recommending the Azure Striker pack. Chronicles is a spinoff with a side character, I got the names mixed up XD Edit: Also, if you ever feel like backfilling on other recent FE games, Awakening is excellent, Shadows of Valentia is excellent, but imo Fates is by far the weakest of the recent ones. Still great gameplay, but quite weak storytelling by series standards.

sierralee

I actually have Shovel Knight collection! I haven't played it yet, but the first one was so well-designed, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. I don't really do multiplayer games, though.

sierralee

Ah, everyone in health care has things really rough now. I hope you stay safe and stay sane! As mentioned, the Christmas update will be a quiet one, but after that expect my yearly post to contain a ton of interesting TLS info.

sierralee

He's been incommunicado before, but yes, he hasn't responded to messages for some time. I have some solid stuff already prepared for 2021, so I hope that it'll be a good year overall.

BleBle

I am spanish if you need something

Terrence

A game I would recommend is "Just beats and Shapes". It's a bullet hell that plays to the music in which you can play by yourself or with other people locally.

Aris Katsaris

I've enjoyed Hades on my Switch, though that game is also available for PCs. Are you looking for recommendations of games exclusive to Switch?

sierralee

Interesting! I do play bullet hells sometimes, so I'll look into this.

sierralee

Hades is on my list, and I expect to enjoy it. ^-^ That said, I'm focusing on games I can't get on PC.

Nathan Phoenix

If your looking for RPG games Rune Factory 4 is a light farming sim/action rpg that's a lot of fun. Disgaea 5 is great if you want to sink 1 or 2 hundred hours into a strategy game.Dead Cells, Smash brothers, and Hades are good for 15 minute fighting sessions. Mario cart and Animal Crossing are good for couch multiplayer.

Runcible Technician

Damn, I'm sorry to hear lostone went inactive. That sucks.

Verden

Looking forward to the OEA update! For games: It's a few years old but "Hollow Knight" is available on the switch. A metroidvania with some great platforming and combat, and a fantastic story and art style. Would highly recommend.

sierralee

Thanks for commenting on the maps! I hope the third one hits you even more intensely in the game: it appears suddenly with a music shift and the background pans.

sierralee

Thanks for all the suggestions! Rune Factory... how close to Harvest Moon are the sim elements?

sierralee

Yeah, I just hope he's alright. He was gone for most of a year with health issues before, but I don't know him personally, so I just won't know.

sierralee

A good suggestion, as I quite enjoyed Hollow Knight. Anyway, hope you enjoy the OEA update when it does come out! It'll be a big one.

Peter

I have a question primarily out of curiosity, whats the monetisation/profit model for TLS? I personally love the game, and it essentially made me binge all your other games and join the patreon after getting to the end of the content, but is that how you envisioned how the game would be worthwhile to make?

BowlinJim

While not a switch exclusive, I can't recommend CrossCode enough. Great adventure game with a very sweet story based in an MMO.

J

I super recommend Duck Game! It’s great fun to play couch 4p, it’s my favourite thing on our switch. Fast low stakes one-hit point 2d twitch shooter platformer with ducks

Decanter

However, it's worth mentioning that its singleplayer mode is almost nonexistent.

Russell Whitelaw

If you like turned-based strategy and lots of characters, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is fantastic.

J

Yeah the single player mode is pretty dry

DukeLeto7

Hmm... you've been out of contact with lostone2 for how long? At what point is it appropriate for his friends from the wiki to start making discreet inquiries? I'd kind of like to know he's OK.

sierralee

It's a purely voluntary donation model and it will remain that way. When I started it, I was working entirely from Patreon donations, and the side games came about as breaks to keep myself mentally fresh. That said, since Patreon can be fickle, I'm trying to diversify to make sure that I can bring it to a conclusion even if I lose this stream of income.

sierralee

I've heard good things about this one, thanks.

sierralee

Ah, yeah, I should have mentioned I'm a single player person. But thanks for taking the time to recommend something!

sierralee

Since April. He's been ignoring TLS emails since then, so though I'd like to know he's okay too, I'm not sure if he's checking anything online.

DukeLeto7

He was last active @ the old TLS wiki on May 15th, also the last date of activity in the Fenexo forum. I can try PMing via a Fenexo account, as his wiki profile says that or one of the other forums with TLS threads are the best way to reach him.