Recap: June 2026

We’re approaching v0.3.0 from all directions at once. Remember when I said this update might not feel like a dramatic gameplay change? Now, after merging it with the Mana Update, it will :)

🧱 Core

The layer system is done.

For now, there will be 5 layers: Mana, Crampedness, Culture, Nature, and Light. Each client will have their own likes and dislikes. So, for example, Dryads will enjoy standing near plants - and even more so, standing on vines.

At this stage, these preferences will affect patience drain. The more pleased a client is with their surroundings, the longer they can stay in queues.

You’ll be able to see a character’s patience level, drain, likes, dislikes, and current affectors in their side panel when you click on them.

You’ll also be able to view each layer either by clicking a dedicated button at the top-right or while placing objects.

I also started working on the Mana system. The idea is that mana behaves like a kind of magical oxygen - emitted by magical creatures and consumed by magical objects.

This opens the door for all sorts of mana-related objects, like mana collectors, mana radiators, static mana emitters, mana fans, and mana storage. In the future, this should also add some depth to client flow management.

🎨 Models & Art

Speaking of mana - here’s what the Mana layer looks like. At least for now.

We also finished the UI visuals. Now they just need to be properly integrated into the game.

We've finished the "Sexy Merchant" Gnomes object, which they'll interact with before moving into a private room.

And last but not least, we made a bunch of improvements to our staff models. They now have tongues, their legs are longer, they now properly stand on their feet when barefoot, and their holes got a major upgrade.

🏃‍♂️ Animation

The Gnomes showcase and their animations had to be postponed.

The upgrades mentioned above took almost the whole month for Tim, because he had to update all existing animations to match the new rig. Time-consuming, yes - but necessary if we want to properly support both barefoot and heels skins in the future.

🔮 What’s Next (July)

v0.3.0! To reduce the crunch-stress I’m about to experience, let’s just say: expect it on the last day of July.

The update will bring us:

• The Layers

• The Mana

• The Gnomes

• The UI

And some smaller changes (from the impact perspective), like succugirls walking barefoot when naked.

Thank you all for your support and feedback ❤️ It is taking a little longer, but it is also growing into something much more substantial.