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Haven's Port (Build 21) - Public Release
🕑 Added 2023-09-02 21:00:52 +0000 UTCWith the release of Build 22, it's also time for a new Public Release! Build 21 was a seriously dense release, with a total of 21 new scenes. Adding in just how large and/or complex some of those scenes are, and there's no question that this was one of the most aggressive builds I've ever released as far as word count goes. And it's no joke on render count either! Though not quite up to the size of the just released Build 22!
In general terms, the goals of this build were two fold. First, to wrap up the remaining date content of the game. Jazerhra and Lexie are now pretty much done, though Lexie may get one additional scene. Other than that date content is pretty much finished off for the game, including the last planned scenes for Fiona and Akari. Though Fiona and Louie might get a bit of extra content when I do the Arena Champion ending in the final build.
The second goal was to introduce the first 'Ending.' I've said it before, but I'll say it again here for clarity. These 'endings' aren't actual the end. You can keep playing the game after they are done. And, once the others are in the game, you'll even be able to collect most of them on a single play through if you want to (a couple of them are incompatible). They are, however, the closest thing a Free Roam game can get to an Ending, without defeating the purpose of a free roam game in the first place.
In the case of Build 21, I dove straight into the deep end. The Merchant Princess ending is the single most complex of all the planned endings. And, recklessly, I decided to do it first -_-. Because I never learn, I guess? There are 11 scenes just for that one ending. And the way the whole thing works made the programming some of the more complex stuff I've done for Haven's Port. Well...less 'complex' and more 'quantity,' but quantity has a complexity all its own.
At any rate, the build is here, and you can check out more details in the release notes. NOTE: Testing was equally complex and chances of bugs are high in this build. Please report them if you encounter them! Patrons didn't report anything, but I still consider it to be high-risk that something slipped through.
Web Build: https://novusadventures.com/HP21/
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Build 21 Release Notes:
This build focuses on date content and the first Ending for the game. It contains 21 new scenes, plus bug fixes, a new title, and a quality-of-life change.
- The Merchant Princess: The largest addition to this build, pursuing this ending allows you to invest in businesses around the Isles. Two already existing ones, and three new opportunities. Accounts for 11 of the 21 scenes in the build.
- Jazerhra Updated!: Jazerhra has been massively updated to bring her inline with other 'Lovers.' Her activating conditions are still a little more obscure than some, but if you find them, she can now get full Lover status. Which includes, of course, additional Dates for her. Accounts for 5 of the new scenes in this build.
- Lexie Updated!: As I've been teasing for a while, Lexie can now be asked for a date, after certain conditions are met. And, of course, afterwards you can ask her to be your Lover, unlocking a bit more content. Accounts for 3 new scenes in the build.
- Akari Updated!: Akari has gained her final date, available once she's your Lover on Rose Garden.
- Fiona Updated!: Fiona got her Rose Garden date, completing the set of invitations you can send from the Eastern Cottage residence.
- Quality of Life Fix: Becoming a Spirit Champion now unlocks all islands. The Acolyte's hall on Rose Garden is still off-limits for non faction members. As are various options on the Main Island. But you can now at least get to Jerta or Rose Garden if you decide only to pursue one faction or the other. This is particularly important for Rose Garden, since it was otherwise completely inaccessible to players doing a 100% lesbian play through.
- Bug Fixes: Several long-standing bugs regarding the passage of time were fixed. There are probably more. I regret how I built the time system for this game T-T. A few other bugs were caught and fixed as well.
- Credits Updated
Comments
Novus
Once you have a Spirit Mark from one of the Patron Spirits, you stay the Merchant Princess ending buy investing in businesses around the islands.
Azrael
where is The Merchant Princess.
