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54 / 75 :( (Patreon)

Published:
2019-07-21 16:24:26
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

54 / 75 :(

  • Onmap Character (Asylum, CbDE) 262
  • Direct Access (Femdom City, Femdom City MANTIS) 221
  • 2019-07-21
  • 483 votes
{'title': '54 / 75 :(', 'choices': [{'text': 'Onmap Character (Asylum, CbDE)', 'votes': 262}, {'text': 'Direct Access (Femdom City, Femdom City MANTIS)', 'votes': 221}], 'closes_at': None, 'created_at': datetime.datetime(2019, 7, 21, 16, 24, 26, tzinfo=datetime.timezone.utc), 'description': None, 'allow_multiple': False, 'total_votes': 483}

Content

This week wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, outputwise. I had to catch up with some renders and I fucked up a scene where Elorae was fucking you through the cell bars, and there was just too much clipping through, and I had to redo it a lot of times before it was right.

I'm 21 renders behind...BUT, after these are done, it will be a huge update, renderpictures-wise (367 renderpictures, compared to the last episode 25 pictures more...and episode 2 was already pretty big...I think it was the biggest but I'm not sure).

That doesn't mean the episode is really that much longer than Ep2. But it is a nice bump in quality. Most scenes have 1-2 extra frames (pictures), making the animation look smooth :)

So, in conclusion, it will most likely come out in the beginning of august. I have decided not to rush it and focus time on dialogue and ingame options as well. I have also placed all other projects on hold at the moment, meaning right now I'm only working on CbDE full time (when I have time ;).

All the time?

Well, ok...from time to time I get a character idea and create a mistress for a certain scenario with my new indirect lighting method, which is just stunning AND very efficient with the rendertime. Wanna take a look?

Elven Cyberpunk Huntress.

Blue-Eyes, Blonde Hair always works (yes that hair doesn't look orange anymore, shoutout to Heather from the Asylum :)

Now, time for the weekly feedback: This time I want to know something very specific. Imagine your dream femdom/futadom game. Do not think about the specific setting, do not think about the mistresses and how they should look, just think about what mechanics the game should have.

Should it be like Femdom City, where you don't see your character on the map walking around?

Or should it be like The Asylum and CbDE, where you can walk around and see your character?

Just your general preference. Usually, the onmap character brings some stuff that can be fun, like the exploration of the new area. And for example in Femdom City you can access all the areas with one click on the map. That makes it a lot faster, but also makes it feel from time to time that there is a lack of content, since you can access everything right away.

Let me know, I'm very interested. Have a nice sunday!

Stay kinky!

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Comments

A

I prefer on map avatars, but, i’m willing to give that up for faster updates on the main story. But just from a mechanics angle and not focusing on logistics, I would ideally like an on map avatar.

Mabuse786

I didn't vote because I like both ways. Have their advantages and disadvantages but both work for me. Undeceided...

Mabuse786

New render images really look great. Great work, darktoz! Looking forward to see this in game.

dark_dragon

I like the femdom city style becuse it alot more mysterios i think for me atleast and its more one hand freindly🤣🤣 keep up the good work👍

OrbZpank

A visible avatar that can actually move around the map and interact is great, as long as the emphasis is still on the story and not unrelated mini games.

Darktoz

what if the character could be moved around and interact with just the mouse ;) ?

Darktoz

well, if there is an onmap avatar you of course have to animate him, make him interact with stuff and so on. It always takes a bit longer = a bit slower updates, but in the end it also makes you a) experience another side of the game b) stretches the content a bit so that you're not through the new update in 30 minutes

Darktoz

true, I see it the same way

Darktoz

well, it's never unrelated. The question is if something like "searching a remote control" or "mine 10 iron ores to satisfy your captors" is fun or not. or at least bearable :D

Draupnir

running around makes the experience more immersive i feel. and as a big nerd i really like immersion. so i give that one the edge over VN

Darktoz

is the immersion even there when the onmap character doesn't really fit the artstyle? I always wondered if that was a problem in the asylum

Draupnir

with graphic as poor as rpgmaker the immersion as at a minimum. agreed.but still exploring basement level of asylum feels better as it is than just clicking a text that says "explore area" or something like that. but maybe its just the open sadbox world of ur VN that makes me feel like running around is better. im not even sure myself :( i think open sandbox and my femdom fetish dont go along that well

Gamezdude

Point and click, Runescape style, obviously 2.5D perspective

AL121

on map Avatars are awesome, but I like the better graphics that Comes with games like Mantis, so it is really a tough decision

Darktoz

well, rpg maker is capable of doing any graphic that is 2d. It can be beautiful and unique, but 95% go with the preset graphics...and these are indeed awful. I have to say that I still love the pixel art style of the asylum. It just doesn't go that well with my 3D renders, unfortunetly

Darktoz

yeah, I always ask these kind of questions because the decision is really hard for myself ;)

Cakey

There is merit in both on-map characters and a no-avatar based game, but I find the on-map character more enjoyable (personally). It makes the game feel more interactive and controlled. Having a controllable avatar makes the gameplay feel more immersive and RPG like, where playing games like Mantis start feeling more like reading a picture book, where choosing options is just turning the page. All in all, both styles offer engaging content that I will likely enjoy regardless, my preference just leans towards having a controllable Avatar.

Drake Breen

I prefer the on map approach because it gives me more of a sense of agency, if that makes sense? Like, deliberately walking down to the sub-basement of the Asylum to (repeatedly) see what happens feels more immersive than just clicking on a map icon.

Patreon_of_the_Arts

I like direct access because its faster to grind through and re-try different paths, at least that has been my experience...

Dark Elf

Of course I am for option one. Asylum, and CbDE my favorite games of yours, especially CbDE. Very atmospheric and interesting.I like it very much when a character can walk around the ground to dig ore, look for keys, video tapes ... . In the future I will go through more than once these games.     MANTIS beautiful graphics new engine, and all that ... But I can not play it as enthusiastically as a Asylum, or CbDE. It may seem that I am comparing these games,)) maybe)) I just want to see the games as in the first version of the vote. This is just my opinion and you shouldn’t pay attention to it, you want to diversify your your games, strive for improvement and that’s great. I look forward to the continuation of CbDE.The last episode 2 was awesome (the best of all updates for me)

Darktoz

true, the direct vn version is much faster

Darktoz

yes, makes sense. it can also bring additional elements, like trying to hide from another character with your onmap protagonist and so on

Darktoz

good point, even though you can have a lot of rpg elements in the visual novel as well, like for example skills, an inventory and so on.

Darktoz

I hope episode 3 will have the same quality :)

Deadmanfrank

For now I lean a little more to direct access because I'm personally no more a fan of the graph of rpgmaker(with view from above and low pixels characters). If the avatar and the moving around where in a 2.5d or 3d graphics and maybe in a point & clip style in that case it would definitely be better than the direct access.

Pakk

I like a game that is interesting to replay and start from scratch, something that you can also blaze through if you so desire

Darktoz

yes, totally agree. Can't see the standard rpg maker assets no more as well. They've just been overused in nsfw gaming.

BeneathUK

I liked the Assylum but haven't enjoyed playing CBDE half as much, although I very much enjoy the artwork and the storyline I have found the game dynamics very monotonous. I did like exploring the map on the asylum but don't feel that spending time walking around a map enhanced the experience of the game compared with how the game plays on Fem Dom City. So, my preference is the second option.

Darktoz

Yes. It is hard to balance the experience between new players with not much experience and more experienced players who want a challenge. That's what I found the most difficult with onmap characters. what is simple and easy for one group is already a challenge for others. Not easy to balance for a single person

Cakey

From all your games that I've played, you've always worked with amazing looking 3D models, textures, and shaders. Have you ever been curious about trying out a full 3D game? As an example, I've worked a bit in Unity, and it practically does all the hard work for you. After hooking up a diffuse, normal, and specular texture map, you get insanely good looking PBR models requiring no render times. Animations can hook up and transition between eachother easily. Movement controls don't require anything complex. It allows you to focus more on dialogue elements and special animations scenes.

Darktoz

I have tried it, yes. Not that successful, since Unity doesn't have a good character creation software right now that is within my price range. 3D models for a render engine are already expensive. Complete 3D models for 3D game usage are not affordable for me right now, because I would need a lot of hot women in there :D. Who knows, maybe in the future... ;)

Cakey

Is it alright if I ask what software do you use for your models? I've seen some interesting software like "MakeHuman" that lets you customize premade 3D models that are pre-rigged for animation, and supported for export to 3rd party softwares like Blender, Unity, Maya, etc. Although, I'm not sure it would be able to make models quite as sexy as the ones you use. I like your recent post about using the female model to design a male character.

Darktoz

I use poser pro 11. I know makehuman, character creator and the unity figure UMA, but they all lack outfits and customizability...unless I make all of it myself in blender, and I lack knowledge, skill and time for that

Cakey

Fair enough. It's also best to work with what your comfortable with :) Thanks for all your prompt replies, I'll stop distracting you now ^_^

1Qazmo1

Only onmap character becuase it makes you feel like you are actually in game

Darktoz

yes, immersion is a big point

1Qazmo1

Elorae one love <3

Failninjaninja

I prefer direct access but if you go with onmap please make maps smaller than larger. Nothing grinds me gears more than endless walking about. It isn't a huge deal but it feels like my time is being wasted /shrug.

Darktoz

Interesting. Tbh I always thought my asylum and cbde maps were rather small

Dorian Benkoil

they are he's unusual - I mean, not claustrophobic or anything, but they're not so vast you ever get lost or anything like that.

jon

ultimately it doesn't matter to me both are good just my preference is on map but not a big deal, feels like its just easier to add more options in on map if you wanted to add people or places to it

Darktoz

well, it really depends, because technically in femdom city there are onmap characters as well :)