SHF 3 - Tightness, size mechanics, more (Patreon)

This update mostly focuses on adding physicality to your interactions with the ponies. Big toys are harder to fit, violent motions bump the whole body around, squishing sounds play based on how hard you're going, and the amount of pleasure/pain you're causing is much more visible.

I think the new changes take the game a lot further away from the feeling of "click button to play fuk animation". And that makes me happy. 

The new mechanics aren't used to their full potential yet though. The set of toys and characters need to be expanded. This update focused purely on the tech. A more content-focused update will be next. Also labels. I need to label things >.<

Tier 2 patrons can try it here! 

Changelog

• Added tightness. Toys that are too big will be hard to insert and give more intense feelings, or just plain won't fit at all. An orifice can be stretched over time to allow bigger toys. Or if you leave it alone, it'll shrink back down to its normal tightness.
• The shape of a toy matters. Bumps and knots are bigger, and so you might be able to only fit part of the toy in until you loosen the pony up. (It's also possible to get one of them fully stuck in the character. You can get it out again with some vigorous pulling.)
• Added body part info (WIP). See some stats on each orifice on the monitors above the character. Also, use the +/- buttons to change orifice tightness if you're impatient.  
• Toys cause pleasure/pain based on how big they are compared to the tightness of the orifice. Use this knowledge responsibly! :3
• Adding "nudging". A simple physics thing. You can shove the whole pony around with big toys or rough motions. Also, multiple forces can act on a pony (when automatic machines are added in, this'll shine)
• Added some squish sounds (WIP). The harder you go, the squishier it'll sound :3
• Pleasure has been split into two- "pleasure" and "orgasm". I feel like this matches real life better. Pleasure is the amount of stimulation happening right now, so it goes up and down a lot based on what you're touching. An orgasm builds up over time.
• You can now overstimulate the pony with pleasure by maxing out the pleasure input (requires some effort), or using the orgasm denial collar.
• Added big meters. The old flashy lights was a cool idea that I couldn't make work in practice. Big, visible meters for pleasure, pain, orgasm, and overstimulation are way easier to read. Probably should label 'em at some point >.>
• The shock collar (keeps ponies awake) now also prevents them from going half-conscious (WIP)
• Moved item data into JSON, so I can use CastleDB for easy item stat manipulation. Boring, I know, but as the developer I'm stoked about it xD
• I think I've finally killed the crazy-leg-twirl bug for good

Some questions you might have- 

"What's next?"

I want to round out the content. Right now I'm thinking it'd be great to add some more varied characters and improve the set of available toys.

I might also tackle adding in automated toys, which I think is pretty important for the way most people want to play these games :3

Shooting for a much quicker release for the next update

"What's the end goal for this game?"

I have a clear idea of what I want out. It's a no-objectives sandbox with a set of flexible fuk tools.

For content, I want: more pony body types, futa, other creatures, better toys, more sounds.

For features: Customizable toys, automated machines, collecting fluids and using them for lube, linking ponies' sensations to toys so they can fuck each other, different preferences for each character, tits, oral, and having more characters active at once.

Baby steps, tho. 

"When's it going public?"

Hopefully one of the next couple updates will feel solid enough to put out to the public. I might make another post soon talking about a new release schedule/method. 

"When's Love Collector getting an update?"

Need art for it. I'm still recovering from tax season (self-employment tax is brutal) and I can't afford the art for it yet. It's not forgotten! I'm just saving up for the commission.

"The comic?"

Probably will get out some stuff on that in the next week. It's the lowest priority, but it's also my drawing practice so I need to keep on it.

"Do u love me/Can I lick?"

Babe, I love you even if you're not a patron. But only patrons get to lick. 

<3