Hi,
the Release Candidate for V2.00 has just been packaged. I will do a few days of testing with the beta testers and if everything runs smoothly will publish the Early Access I for VIP on 26th December before I go into a few days of Christmas break.
Fingers crossed that everything runs smoo...
Hi,
yesterday I finished the last render for V2.00 and today I tied together the new pet / racing content with a mini quest to avoid that players are getting lost.
I do not want to spoiler too much in way of images and content but the Quest involves Seraphine and Nimhe. In the course of the quest, Captain Jim has to ...
Hi,
EDIT: Added CRQ list so you can see how much stuff "behind the scenes" is in that release ;)
today I started with integration of Nimhe and Seraphine into the races. Two more achievement renders and one more pet Trick render for Nimhe and the content for 2.00 is complete.
I think I can finish th...
Hi,
I browsed some assets online and found a few I really liked. Great artist called Leon specializing in DAZ BD outfits. I bought a few assets (very reasonably priced, at Renderotica) to support the artist and will probably use above one as Nimhe's Pony Race outfit.
Hope you like it.
y.v.
2024-12-16 15:08:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
since public release of V1.50 yesterday I am hunting down a handful of bugs that have been reported on 1.50 with impact on 2.00.
Also progressing to do minor GUI adjustments here and there (see improved engine maintenance screen) and working on nrw NSFW content. Tomorrow I plan to start on Nimhe's and Seraphi...
Hi,
today V1.50_15 was publicly released on itch.io.
It contains only a few minor bugfixes compared to V1.50 Official Release from last month.
Paid patrons who have already played V1.50 with no issue do not need to D/L it again.
I'd rath...
Hi,
this is the big test of save game compatibility. V200_002 just released into beta channel. Contains some new game elements to check save game compatibility
F-Type Shell
Preference Cubes (can add one specific like)
Seraphine Pet Trick added
New Space location...
2024-12-11 08:17:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
the first week of testing with V200_000 was running largely stable but has identified some oversights I made in the SW-Design rework but nothing that could not be solved. Big thanks to all testers so far!
Tomorrow 11th V200_002 will be released into the beta channel as update package to check the save...
Hi,
while reviewing discord users, I noticed there is a number of users that might not have been properly linked to the server by the patreon bot and therefore not being able to see the channels.
All paid patrons have discord access and should see a bunch of channels.
If you have problems here is the proce...
Hi,
next week I'll add another Premium Shell to V200 to test dynamic update of botlab items. This will be a premium shell.
Design was a mix of Arya, Rey and Leia, hence the F(antasy) Type Code.
y.v.
Hi,
Version 2.00 DEV has been released into the Discord Beta Channel for the registered VIP to test.
Over the next two weeks I will release a weekly NSFW content package to test the savegame compatibility concept.
VIP Patrons who are interested to test:
message me and i'll register you ...
2024-12-06 11:43:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
today I finished the last building block for V2.00, the dynamic space location updates. Now in new versions new space locations (even entire systems) can be added in a save game compatible way.
I also integrated the Pet System, Random Encounter System and a few NSFW cutscenes for 2.00 to test it out. Banner s...
Hi,
after a few days deep in the renpy engine room I finally got the save game compatibility check and import function to work even under adverse conditions (user trying rollback, ignoring compatibility, doing weird user stuff...)!
save games are upon load investigated whether they are accepted for cross v...
2024-12-01 14:26:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
there have been a number of requests for a threesome scene in the next version. Here are a few options that might work or have been proposed.
Let me know which one is your favourite! MC is set, so only 2 to select :)
Hi,
Version 2.00 is architecturally now mostly finished, new sound and graphic effect updates work nicely and I have started to add a few GUI updates as well (see screenshot, Max attainable stats now indicated).
First week of December I will
release a 2.00 DEV version into the BETA channel. Then
... 2024-11-29 10:31:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
while reorganizing my assets I packaged the custom tracks I had commissioned for SJX into a small soundtrack album.
If you are interested, you can download it here as zip file.
If you s...
2024-11-26 09:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
I am happy to report that I mostly finished the SW-Design rework. With it complete, it should be possible from 2.0 going forward to have save game compatibility across new versions if
items are added or modified
locations are added or modified
clickable interactive screen ...
2024-11-25 16:17:15 +0000 UTC View PostHi,
small reminder for everyone as its effective since November: Do not subscribe to my Patreon Page using the iOS App on iPad or iPhone. In that case you will be hit be 30% Apple Surcharge!
Subscribe using the Patreon Website and a Browser for no surcharge
You can still use the iOS Apps to ...
2024-11-23 09:52:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
today I did a bit more testing with DAZ and made the Seraphine Renders I wanted to add to 2.00. Here is one as preview (Krell Inspection).
I'll be also adding various cutscenes to 2.00, selectable while on the Pet Walk with Nimhe, Seraphine, Moira and T'Ris.
Enjoy
y.v.
2024-11-23 09:44:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
after the all-out upgrade of the OS, toolchain code and SDK things are looking good technically.
SJX runs nicely with the new Renpy Version in full 1.50 scope
First 2.00 design changes (combat particle effects, dynamic data loading, save game vetting, ...) work nicely
Mos...
2024-11-22 08:57:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
I have some good news today. Yesterday I did the "Big Bang" and upgraded my OSX from 12.7 to 15.1 Sequoia. I was quite relieved when my machine resurfaced after half an hour of updating.
Then I updated Renpy from 7.x to 8.3, installed git and imported the V2.00 baseline source code, updated DAZ, updated Pytho...
Hi,
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EDIT: Some minor issues regarding gallery unlocks reported but otherwise no big reports so far. I'll collect all reports and push an 1.50_15 update in a week or so (End Nov).
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please find the Official Patron Release of V1.50 ( = 1.50_14) linked below for download.
The version is save gam...
2024-11-19 07:15:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
today I'll finish the Official Release V1.50_14 for publishing tomorrow.
Preparing for the Tech Update that will follow, I have migrated the Codebase of V1.50 to a Win 11 Virtual Machine on my M3 MacBook Air, installed the Legacy Version of Renpy (7.4) I used so far and confirmed that 1.50_14 and the old Renpy i...
Hi,
over the past few days with Early Access II only a few minor items have been coming in. EA II is luckily quite stable.
I used the time to consolidate some patches (items, gallery, ...) which make sure there is V1.50 compatibility across BETA, Early Access and Official Versions.
The next ...
2024-11-15 08:25:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
here is an exclusive VIP Artwork as promised yesterday.
Small glimpse on Verity taking up her job as Seraphine's chambermaid... ;)
Enjoy.
y.v.
Hi,
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EDIT: Small heads up on Early access Status as well. Early Access II is running well, only a few minor findings. Looking good for the Official Patron Release on 20th of November!
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I summarized some thoughts regarding next steps into this roadmap.
Tech Update kicks off last week of...
2024-11-13 08:51:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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Edit: I just noticed that I did not save this post as draft but already released it one day early for upper tier patrons. As I would behave like an idiot if I now retracted it enjoy it one day earlier ;
I'll make it up for the VIP with an exclusive 4K wallpaper coming soon :)
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Hi,
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DISCLAIMER: If you are not interested in coding you might want to skip this ... ;)
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Hi,
I have been thinking a bit about which tech changes to implement into the SJX Game Engine to upgrade it for SJX 2. These are all changes that do not introduce "new" features but may be the basis to do so efficientl...
2024-11-11 08:15:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
here is the update V1.50_11, which contains some bugfixes and the reworked race simulation.
If no more issues are coming in, this will be the Release Candidate for Early Access II on 13th.
Bugfix: Verity Drink issue
Bugfix: Shady Krell cheer crash
Raci...
2024-11-10 10:48:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
I managed to rewrite the Pony Racing code faster than expected and am quite happy with it.
Champion ponies now are visually distinguished
Pony states (dazed, tired and fast) are indicated in the roster
balancing improved (tighter group, more position changes, only 3 cheers...
2024-11-10 09:58:44 +0000 UTC View Post
