Dev Blog #68 - Regarding Release Dates (Patreon)
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Greetings everyone!
I didn't want to make this post. I kinda knew I was going to, but, well, here it is:
Update 6.1 is getting delayed by one week, and will release to Patrons on Thursday, May 9th, and to the public on Thursday, May 16th. I hate delaying content, but it's between rushing out a buggy build or taking a few extra days to ensure the best version of the release. This puts Update 6.1 pretty close to the initial release window, but I still want to apologize for not being able to get it out as early as expected.
Unfortunately, that's really all there is to say about that for the time being... but... rather than leave everyone completely empty handed, I thought today might be a great day to share the Update 6.1 release notes!
Bear in mind, these are still technically incomplete and may change a little bit before the official release. Enjoy!
The Company - Update 6.1
System Changes
- Due to a dizzying number of back-end changes, saves from any version of The Company earlier than 6.0.4 are no longer valid
- Many of the following changes are at the engine level, and are not actually implemented in existing content yet. However, they are all functional
- NPC's all have associated breast, vagina, ass, and penis sizes
- NPC's now have "moods" that can change and affect the tone of their commentary
- NPC's will note the player's name, gender, breast size, makeup, and hair length, and clothing style (casual, formal, girly, slutty, etc.) upon meeting them
- NPC's will note the player's genitals and genital sizes upon seeing them
- NPC's will remember if the player was in chastity and, if they know who put them in chastity, will remember that as well
- NPC's will remember if they've seen the MC's penis, vagina, or naked body, and will remember if the MC has seen theirs.
- NPC's will remember what types of sexual acts they have engaged in with the MC
- NPC's can compare the MC's breasts, vagina, ass, and penis sizes with their own
- NPC's can tell when the MC's name, gender, hair length, breast size, ass size, vagina size, penis length, clothing style, or makeup application has changed since they last noted said attribute
- NPC's can now refer to the player by NPC-unique names
- There is now a 5-day window after a player transformation where NPC's will comment on said transformation
- NPC's can now comment on various character attributes. They can note changes, compare attributes to themselves, and change the tone of their comments
- A total of 37 new tracking parameters have been added to all NPC's
- All tracking occurs on a per-NPC basis, so if one character knows something, it doesn't necessarily mean anyone else will
- A new loading bar has been added to the startup process of the game
- When the player is either a Bimbo, or Very Submissive (or both) it will display as such in the player's dialogue boxes
- Starting with this version, save handling has been improved significantly, which should allow better save compatibility moving forward. This currently affects version 6.0.4 and higher
- Starting with Penny, the conversation engine is shifting to a new backend that allows for much better handling of random conversations. This ties into the better save management and will be expanding to all characters and events in Update 6.2
- Starting with Penny, serums now have cooldown periods once again. You'll need to wait 2 days after dosing a character with MCS-1, 4 days with MCS-2, and 6 days with MCS-3, before you can dose that character again
- Saya will pop in now and again with some new micro tutorials
- The Notebook will now have a "New!" flag when characters have new notebook entries
- Additionally, each character in the Notebook will have a "New!" flag if they have new notebook entries
Comment Engine Integration
- Presently, NPCs will comment on the PC's outfit, breasts, and (when applicable) transformation state at fixed points in the game
- Characters' moods will change at certain points in the game where appropriate
- This is VERY early and incomplete implementation of the new system meant to give players an idea of what to expect moving forward
New Content
- 16 new conversation events for Penny
- 14 total serum events for Penny
- 12 new random events for Penny
- Several new scene variations based on Penny's serum state
- Streamlined several events leading to John's Dom Route
- Updated existing events where Penny gets used by John
- Updated dialogue on main lab screen after Penny's been taken by John
- Updated morning "Wait For Penny" event after she's been taken by John
- Updated bathroom event when submitting to John with minor dialogue tweaks
- Updated John's TF event. You'll now need to visit him multiple nights in the lab and no longer need to craft the TFM-1 serum yourself. The event has been updated so that Penny will be providing the serum. This will also resolve conflicts with the Sean task
- Dialogue with Penny and Tasha during lunch now changes after initially finding Penny with John
- After joining in with Penny and John, a new event unlocks in John's office during lunchtime
- Dialogue in new event will update slightly after the initial encounter
- Penny's dose route has been updated
- You'll now be able to dose her twice to either obey you or act slutty
- You'll be able to change your mind and choose the dose you didn't the first time, but ultimately you'll have to commit to one path or the other to progress
- Starting either of her paths will add some flavor to the first time you see her with John if going down that route
- Obedience Route possibilities
- Early immunity to John's advances
- Additional serum production
- Additional serum income
- Self-testing MCS serums
- Self-testing TFM serum
- Slutty Route Possibilities
- Early, easier access to Penny's apartment
- Act slutty around all coworkers
- Whore self out to staff and give you profits
- Discover inner dominance, gain immunity to John's advances
- Embrace inner dominance, gain a new look
- Fleshed out personal arc
- Romancing Penny does not require any serum interaction
- Two new date events can shape your future relationship with Penny
Fixes
- Renamed some enhancements, removing numeral suffix
- Fixed Sophie's dose events occasionally appearing blank
- Fixed Tasha's selfie photo not displaying when calling her in the evening
- Fixed Genital Degenerator disappearing after single use
- Fixed several errors in Penny's existing serum scenes
- Added "Back" button in Report Issue screen
- Added notification when capping Corruption stat
- Fixed several spelling/grammar issues
I want to apologize again for the delay, but hopefully these patch notes give everyone something to look forward to in a couple weeks!
As always, thank you all for your continued feedback and support!