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Hex v0.0.9α will release tomorrow

The Halloween-themed live event is planned to start on October 21st and run until November 11th. Expect some potential bugs and other strangeness as these systems are rolled out. These dates are tentative, and bugs or other problems may cause delays.I will need to ask patrons to please try out the e...

Lunar Magic Arc - Part 2 Preview

Ghouls aren't the only issue plaguing the village after the inquisition forged a grudge weapon nearby; the land itself is also poisoned. The local lord tasks the intrepid Iris with retrieving a magic tome that can help, but to do so, she'll have to confront a skilled assassin from a foreign ...

Dryad Magic

Strange school of magic that summons and controls plants to deal physical damage. Has high MP costs, but boasts high burst damage, can buff physical damage, and offers emergency healing. Pairs well with black magic for consistency and aura management, and with sky magic to offset the high MP costs.S...

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Reward for the upcoming event!

Just two bros hanging out - Hex v0.0.9α release window and live event info

There's nothing gay happening here. It's all in your imagination. Ahem.Hexv0.0.9α is coming out soon, maybe this weekend or early next week. After the update releases, it will be followed a few days later by the game's first live event! The live event will last until early November and ...

Mods and plug-ins!

Mod tools are still a long way off in Hex, but I created my own tools and interfaces to work on official plug-ins. These plug-ins will be managed by the game server so that I can remotely add content to the game. I hope to be able to use these plug-ins to do neat things like add timed events themed ...

Defense practice

We've switched to subscription billing

From now on, when patrons subscribe, they'll be charged based on the time of the month that they first subscribed rather than always being charged on the 1st (or so) of the month. Also, I've turned on Patreon's "autopilot" promotion feature, which basically offers a promotional p...

De-number-ifying design

Of the various things I learned or came to learn about myself while making SS all these years, it's that numbers suck. Numbers create defined limits and defined points of articulation that are often unnecessary and actually complicatedesign when they don't need to. Take, for example, how SS ...

Plans for Hex v0.0.9α

Hexv0.0.9α will come out probably in October sometime. It will not be a huge update, so don't expect toomuch. Here's what I'm thinking:Boss challenges in the Throne Realm. You'll be able to rematch with bosses you've encountered in the story so far, both normally and with challe...

Hex - Challenges and Rematches

In v0.0.9, you'll be able to compete challenges and boss rematches for silver coins, which can then be used to purchase special items at the challenge shop! Completing the rematches flawlessly will count toward achieving goals, but won't alter the game's story.Right now, the rematches ar...

Patrons on Windows, please fill out this survey.

It's just three questions, so it should only take a minute. This is a quick and dirty hardware survey. I need to make a decision about what systems Hexwill support, and this will help me do that.

Upcoming billing changes.

I have a few announcements to make. First, after the billing cycle in September, I am planning to move to subscription billing. This just means that you will be billed based on when you join, instead of on the first every month. This will also prevent double billing issues. I don't think this wi...

Next up: SS v0.15.2 & Hex v0.0.9α

SS v0.15.2 is a small patch that will come out sometime in October. In addition to some more minor things, it will include:The remainder of the endings.I was working on two debt vignettes for v0.15.1, but didn't complete them, these will come in v0.15.2.Version 1.0.0 of SS will come out sometime...

SS is in the first page/load of Itch.io's top games list!

Granted, it's just barely in the first load. It may not be there when you go check.We're at position #31 right now. This is by far the highest SS has ever gotten. Itch messed around a lot with its algorithm last year, changing it to something abysmal before changing it back. This could be th...

Debtors' Prison update now available for free! - Succubus Stories v0.15.1

Play now for free!- Patron AccessSuccubus Storiesv0.15–Debtor’s Prison–has been released for free. Refer to the changelogfor complete details. See the preview here.v0.15.1– 2024-09-24Brings the Debtors’ Prisonupdate to the free edition of the game. Also adds the more story endings and epil...

Coming Tuesday - SS v0.15.1

This patch will bring the Debtors' Prisonupdate to the free edition as normal, plus add some additional content. What I have in the works right now:Story content. I want to try to add at least the girls' night endings and related epilogues, but we'll see how far I get. Regardless, over t...

Succubus Stories v0.15.0 - Debtors' Prison is now available for patrons!

Succubus Storiesv0.15.0–Debtor’s Prison–has been released to patrons. Refer to the changelogfor complete details. Patrons may access it here!v0.15.0– Debtors’ Prison– 2024-09-17If you can believe it, the debtors’ prison is even less humane that the city’s dungeon, and it’s where yo...

SS v0.15.0 will release to patrons tomorrow.

Free edition players will be able to play it on 9-24!

Preliminary Changelog for v0.15

I've updated the changelog, so if you're curious about specific changes and info, it'll be there. I've also overhauled the entire changelog page! The changelog is still non-final as I need to fix the date and go over it once more.I plan to release the update on Monday or Tuesday (for...

I'm curious: who's your favorite romance partner?

If haven't done them all, or have only done one, that's fine. Or if you did one person but kinda wish you did someone else, you can pick that person. I'm just curious as to who's the most popular or who you felt most drawn to/attracted to.

SS v0.15 will probably come out this weekend or early next week for patrons

Deadline? What's that?I had some issues with testing the endings because of how many variables there are to consider :/I also have to finish the request that gives players access to the debtors' prison w/o needing to run out of money, and a few other small things.Free edition players will ge...

writing all these endings is making me emotional

I don't think it's necessarily because the endings are so good, I think it's because this game is such a big part of my life.

Endings Coming in v0.15

About half of the possible endings and ending variations will be available in v0.15 when it releases. If you're wondering whether your ending will be available, it will largely be based on which plan you chose at the end of chapter 3. If you went with the bandits, guards, or witches, you should ...

Still working on v0.15

Just wanted to let you guys know I didn't vanish again and I'm still working on the update. It'll be ready in a few days!

SS v0.15 release window

The first week or so of September is the most likely release window for v0.15. I'm making decent time, and some stuff I thought would take more time took less, so it's possibleI could knuckle down and release it before the end of the month, but I think what I'll do is just spend any extr...

Other Combat Partners | The Cutting Room Floor

If you play chapter 4, you may find it strange that no matter who's plan you go with, who your romance partner is, or who you have the closest relationship with, you always team up with Priscilla for combat. This was not always the plan, as I initially hoped to have Rais and Charlotte available ...

Exposure play changes

The flashing/exposure activity is getting some love. In v0.15, the "shame" system previously used by this activity is being replaced by "detection" and "fear," which will be displayed with meters. As you expose yourself, both meters will go up. If your fear gets to high, the ...

Servers and infrastructure in Hex

Asynchronous online play with customizable servants isn't the only way I'm leveraging the web to help make Hexa better game, I'm also building and utilizing online infrastructure (mostly via AWS) to create a modern and streamlined experience for players. Please note that other than the b...

New advanced trait line

Version 0.15 will feature a new advanced trait line that grants new special effects to Own Brand potions and enhances futanari content. Drinking own brand yourself will sate hunger, increase lust, and transform you into a futanari with the initial trait. Afterward, you can use Own Brand as a cheaper...