1/7/2025 Progress Update: Pom Poms and Pixels
Added 2025-01-06 19:02:32 +0000 UTCHello, Meerkats!
I have dubbed you all, fans of A Mirror's Curse, as Meerkats! Simply because Meerkat kind of sounds like "mirror cat" and that's adorable.
Anyway, to the updates!
I'll start with the content. The next Patreon update, 0.16, will be focused on exploring the cheerleading route. You'll get to join the cheerleaders, who are down a member, and even wear a skirt for the first time! I think this update will be very exciting, especially if you're here for the TGTF elements.
Just letting you all know you will need the hidden feminineLooks value set to at least 40 in order to participate as a cheerleader. If you're unsure, you should check the appearance menu! If it says you look androgynous and the paperdoll has swapped to the feminine base form, you are good to go! There will be one last opportunity in the form of a transformation point before the cheerleading meet, just in case you're close but not quite there.
The cheerleading uniform is already complete! I've found a secondary sprite artist who will work on outfits and additional assets for the paperdoll while the main sprite artist is busy creating hip variations. The skirt will be completed by tomorrow, but for now, we have the shorts.
I also introduced a closet system, where you'll be able to mix and match outfits as you please! I've added quite a few assets, and by the time the update comes out, I'm sure there will be even more. Here are some examples below of what you'll be able to make in the new system!
Also, the CG for when you first meet Jessica has also been completed! This is all the way back in the first week, but it'll appear in the gallery if you want to check it out. Next up for the introduction CGs is Samantha since I know you all love her.
I think that's what I have to say about it! The next update will probably be out soon! If I had to give a time estimate, 1/10/2025-1/17/2025 seems like a good timeframe for when you can expect it.
Thank you all so much for continually supporting the game! I truly appreciate each and every one of you meerkats.
Much love,
amaty
Comments
That makes complete sense. I was not sure of the art situation. Disregard my "suggestion". No worries.
Naret
2025-01-07 01:14:34 +0000 UTCImages are not generated they’re all drawn by artists. Except for a few of the placeholder backgrounds. I’m not a fan of AI art at all and have gone to lengths to avoid them.
amaty
2025-01-06 22:05:34 +0000 UTCIt would cost over 150 USD for that idea if it was just the arms and probably over 500 USD if it was the entire body. Nobody else that I know of has had an issue with the pose and I can’t justify spending that much money when the art budget is as tight as it is right now.
amaty
2025-01-06 22:05:02 +0000 UTCAs a general note and potentially an idea: Personally I was never a big fan of the "peace" sign, but understand the purpose and the origin of its popularity... On that note, I would like to state my general dislike for the protagonist's pose (which you can completely ignore, to be honest =D), and offer an idea that, potentially based on a high femininity, compulsion or shyness stat (since it exists), the pose would change to a more "reserved" posture with, for example, hands clasped in front. Other then that, thank you for your hard work. - Bonus question: What do you use to generate images?
Naret
2025-01-06 22:01:15 +0000 UTCYou can ask here or on the Discord server and I’ll do my best to answer any questions :)
amaty
2025-01-06 20:14:19 +0000 UTCThanks I tried doing the above once but at some point I realized I was limited to face TFs because I didn't talk to Aurora. Makes me wonder what other hidden conditions for stuff I might be missing.
AnimeJunkie
2025-01-06 20:13:41 +0000 UTCI’m working on a guide right now and I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to attach it next update!
amaty
2025-01-06 20:11:12 +0000 UTCSo to get into the cheerleading route I take it you need to work on the feminity, social and popularity stats, raise your relationship with Jessica and get as many TFs as possible? This game has a lot of moving parts. I hope we get a route guide or at least some hints in the future.
AnimeJunkie
2025-01-06 20:10:16 +0000 UTC
