Shadows of Ambition - Feature Update
Hi guys,
I've been working on some new features for the upcoming Shadows of Ambition update. Since the last dev log, I've been making images, writing the story, ect... but also working on other things in order to improve the experience.
The first thing I worked on was:
A new UI button for OogleFans
This is still very much a work in progress and I'll try to finish it when Chapter 7 launches. It'll provide you with information about OogleFans, who the current models are, what videos are available for you to watch (at any time during the story), information about the player, ect...
I'm very happy with how this has turned out so far and I have a lot of plans for it in the future, to keep adding on to it.
the second thing I added was:
Choices
So, choices has been something that's been requested since day 1. I guess I finally crumbled under the pressure. These choices will be to alter dialogues, to change how the MC reacts, what scenes happen, ect... However I do also want to mention that certain plot points are unavoidable as they're connected to the main plot. For example, Luke working for OogleFans, encountering Jasper, ect...
In the future your choices will affect the ending you'll get.
So that's about it for the major changes that'll be happening in Chapter 7.
The reason I'm doing these changes is well, since I've decided to commit more time to the game, I should keep pushing myself to make it the best it can be. Some of the art I've made for this chapter looks incredible (even if I say so myself).
The only downside is, since it's been 1 month since Chapter 6, over half the subscribers have cancelled, leaving my income in a pretty bad spot. This was to be expected, but still hurts my motivation. I obviously considered this when I made the switch, but I was hoping for a bit more retention. Maybe that was just wishful thinking on my end.
You can also support the game by leaving a review!
Either way, I'll have to make do until Chapter 7 and I hope the increase in quality, features and choices will have a positive impact moving forward.
As always, I appreciate your feedback and to those who are still subscribed, thanks for letting me continue working on my dream.
Much love,
-AbyssGames
Comments (14)
Im new subscriber and plan to stay so as long as the releases are consistent. Though, I am already a bit worried seeing that people voted for decisions. The idea for UI interface for Ooglefans seems cool and hope to see it in future release, so far fully enjoyed the game!
Can we please get more crazy scenes with sofie and kate?
The last update was great, I resubscribed. I've really enjoyed your work, and circle's work, however the long update windows do cause me to unsubscribe whether that is a good/bad habit or not can be discussed. I do it because if not, I forget and then its a bit annoying coming back a year later to see a sub and no new content. With you full time on this, happy to support and enjoy your work as it comes out. Keep it up! On the content front, love the size teasing and worship.
Regarding the cancelled subscriptions, I personally believe that the early access tiers are partly to blame for stuff like this, at least for me that's the case. When the update is out, I will subscribe to get the update immediatly, however I don't want to pay 25 dollars a month, so I cancel it again afterwards and since 25 dollars is already quite a lot to pay, I don't downgrade but cancel altogether. I only let cheap subscriptions run continuely, so I think it's a question of do you want consistent income or large spikes when releases hit. If you want consistent income think of lowering the early access tier cost. Obviously I have limited information to base this on, it was simply to give some insight to why I personally do so, whether it's the same for others I cannot say.
I hope adding choices won't add too much to your workload, because while I'd of course prefer faster updates and more content faster, there are certain situations in certain games where being able to make a specific choice just adds so much to how hot a scene can be (as long as there are choices that play around a lot with "teasing" aspects, focused a lot on what characters tell each other etc). In any case, excited to see this feature in the future. With that said, it's a shame to hear about the subscribers cancelling part. I do it myself pretty often (i.e. subscribing when an update is out, but not renewing) to any and all creators I sub to on Patreon, and I feel you have VERY reasonable tiers. I guess all you could really do is maybe try and make more Dev Art posts, and lock them behind one of the lower tiers or something. Of course, I say this as someone who doesn't permanently keep a sub rolling, and I realize I'm just asking a very generous dev to become more gatekeep-y with their content (which I don't personally like, but could help with tempting people into subbing), but...eh, I dunno. In any case, I hope the situation gets better/more stable for you. SoA is an absolute gem in a sea of adult games, and I would hate to see something happen to its development.
Choices will add more to the workload, that part is unavoidable, however this is also a test for me to see just how much. I definitely can do more dev art posts, I typically post those on discord for everyone as I don't want to gatekeep content from people. But definitely something to consider, I also don't want to do too much dev art with the characters in the game as to not take away from the future chapters.
Might as well add a 1$ supporter if it gets really bad Abby. More people will come and support you in the future for sure. We must keep up the grind brother! Fighting
Love this brother, happy to be a subscriber. I cannot just cancel my subscription, I want to see this story glow. You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work!💜
I love the game and I think one way to keep them subscribed would be with weekly renders with small fun facts or stories about the render available to subscribers. Personally, I would like that.
I’m upgrading right now just because you posted this
Thank you! But you really didn't have to do that. I'd love to earn people over by hard work and making your experience playing Shadows of Ambition, unforgettable (in a positive way).
Fantastic game, I’m sorry that your subscribers have cancelled, what the heck would make so many people cancel all at once??? The last update was amazing ❤️
You Rock Dev ❤️🔥 Stay Strong 💪🏼 it will be Amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Oogle Fans amazing