School of Lust v0.2.2 Progress Report (June) & Survey results
Hi everyone! Here's an update on what we've been up to the past week and the results of the survey we recently have done.
Thank you so much to all of you who have completed the survey. We were expecting around 100-200 responses to the survey, but we're currently at over 750 responses! We hope to do a few more soon, with different questions, as your choices were very enlightening to us.
Most of you will be wondering when the next update releases, so let's get that over first; Soon-ish...
In all seriousness, if everything goes as planned, we hope to release it later this month, but it's going to be a big one. That said, development is progressing very smoothly (knock on wood) at the moment!
As I mentioned in earlier posts, we'll be mainly focusing on new gameplay content and more scenes in version 0.2.2. Expect quite a few new scenes in the upcoming release, including the revelation of the futa and what the heck is wrong with Nicole... We'll post more detailed information on what's being added to version 0.2.2 and when to expect it in the next progress report.
One of the biggest complaints about School of Lust in the recent survey has been the limitation of the in-game days, and we've decided to change the way this works in the upcoming version 0.2.2 (and beyond), so you can play as long as you want. There will no longer be a day limit (or a lever). We found a way to make this work with future updates.
As we announced recently, we've hired an additional talented artist, who is working to create new (animated) scenes for School of Lust. Here's a (censored) work-in-progress sample of his first scene;
It's never easy to mimic the art style of another artist, especially an art style that is quite unique, but we think he did a pretty fine job (especially the smooth animation and the Gip censorship). Let us know what you think of the sample!
We're also preparing to deploy the "download portal", which is planned to be ready within this week. The download portal will make it possible to download the game/updates (for both Windows & Mac) instantly from a private page on our website, instead of having to wait for us to manually send out download links by e-mail with each new update for School of Lust. This should be quite a significant change, considering 99.99999% of the comments on our Patreon page are (rightfully) about you guys asking for a download link =)
Now on to the survey results!
We're happy to say that it looks like the crashing problem has been improved over the earlier versions. Only 4.1% of you reported that the game still crashes often, which is a lot less than our previous poll, where almost 30% of you reported that the game crashed quite a few times. We're still working to optimize the game, which should hopefully fix the issues all together.
When it comes to the girls, it looks like most of you want Sofia to be in the spotlight next. We have a few REALLY hot scenes for Sofia in the works, and while not all of 'm may be in the upcoming version 0.2.2, one of her scene is already implemented.
Right after Sofia, we have Flora, which also has an awesome scene planned for version 0.2.2. It's the scene that the Gip haters are going to enjoy most (which is pretty much every single one of you). It's also the scene that we're currently working on, and I'll post a sample of it in the next progress report. We also have a threesome scene planned, that Flora will be part of, but I can't promise yet if it will be in the upcoming release or the release after, as we haven't started on it yet.
I'm quite surprised that Aiyana and Dunia didn't get much love from you guys! I guess we should do another poll after we've properly introduced those two characters (in version 0.2.2).
This one was quite an eye-opener. It looks like almost 1 in 5 of you hate the mini-games! As expected however, the new literature game is quite popular.
We're currently adjusting the mini-games, so you can completely skip the mini-games after the first time, similar to the "Job Agency" mini-game. You will receive a fixed 1 skill point (the same thing will happen if you give up on a mini-game or if you fail a mini-game). However, if you complete a mini-game, you will be able to receive more points. In other words, they won't be as "punishing" any more.
One of our main concerns was the amount of dialogue. There's quite a lot of reading and I know gamers aren't a fan of that, but according to the survey results, you guys are quite fine with the amount of dialogue, as only 3% thought there was too much dialogue. Only 1.5% chose that they skipped (pretty much) all the dialogue. I assume that means that the dialogue was interesting enough as well.
15,4% Of you were not a fan of the shop management part of the game, which is a lot higher than I anticipated. However, for those that chose "no", keep in mind that the shop management is not yet completed. We're still working on adding new features, unique h-scenes and more ways to produce and market (hint! hint!) sex toys to sell them. The next management mechanic of the game will be more boner inducing as well.
Around 1 out of 3 of you don't seem to be fans of futanari, which is understandable (although, futanari is life!). That said, some of you were wondering how the futanari will be implemented to the game;
If you disable futanari content, the futa girl's penis will be removed, and thus she will transform into a normal girl, only having a single boring vagina. If you have it enabled, she will have both sets of genitals (a throbbin' penis AND a wet vagina). So in other words, the scenes will pan out differently. It's also another reason to play the game again (with futanari enabled and disabled).
As expected, you guys want more H-scenes and the option to date the girls. We're definitely focusing on both for the upcoming updates (now that the quality of life updates are mainly done). Hypnosis is also one of our main focuses. We plan to flesh it out more, so I think you guys will be satisfied with what we're working on.
Finally, we had a few awesome (other) suggestions for the game. While we may not reply individually to your suggestions (or feedback), we've read through all of them, and we're blown away with some of the great suggestions that we never even thought about. Thank you so much for those!
As always, thank you so much for supporting our games!
If you have any questions, comments, complaints, suggestions, feedback or just need to talk to someone, please let us know.
Cheers! =)
Boner Games
Comments (83)
went in to view again today but still not download link
Hi Akina! Sorry, I missed your previous message. We no longer send out download links. Please view the page over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/downloads-18506967">https://www.patreon.com/posts/downloads-18506967</a> for details on how to download the latest release of School of Lust. Cheers =)
Currently waiting on the download link. Pledge waited still none please help
The first time takes a little while (10-15 mins) . It should be up by now.
is that progress bar just for the next update or for the game in general?
Hi Brendan! The progress bar is for the next update.
Is there any chance I could get the download link for 2.1?
Same need download link too
when is the download portal coming? bin waiting for more then 30hrs+ for the beta test link :/
Hi NeoD! Did you not receive the download link yet? According to our records, an e-mail with the download link was sent to you 2 days ago. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder, as your email provider tends to mark our emails as junk. The download portal is currently in the testing stage, and should be up within a few days. Cheers =)
i pledged yesterday after playing the free, love the game and pledged right away and am waiting for the link please send it
hey what going on haven't heard from you guys in a while hope everything is okay as i hope you guys are fixing all the bugs that we keep mentioning especially all the cut scene between the charthers when they are talking hope to hear from you soon keep up the good work
when do i get the beta test link? bin waiting for it now for 27hrs
So far ive done all i can in this awesome game, and i am looking forward to the july update
What happened to the download portal that was supposed to be released a week or so ago?
Hi FF! As none of our team members are experienced in web development, we had to outsource a developer to create the download portal, and as you can guess, it hasn't worked out well... Although, we're currently in the bug fixing / testing stage, but it has taken twice as long as it was supposed to. We're currently looking to outsource a new developer to finish the remaining issues with and testing the script.
When do i get the $10+ tier download? Its bin 19 hrs Now Sins i payed
15hours for me brother xD just sit tight and wait :D
So I just payed for the 10 bucks Tier and was wondering what the estimated time was before the download link got sent? Plus is gifting in the game?
t's been 13 hours since I paid the patron, but I still have not received the download link, could you send me, thank you.
Keep in mind that payments are not actually processed until the first week of the next month, so many (not necessarily BG) will not give out their builds until payments actually reach them so people don't back out. Several of the people I support(ed) have switched to a model of only supplying links at the start of the month even to the newest patrons.
I just donated yesterday, but I know you have a lot to tend to. Do you know the average wait time to get the download?
hey i havent gotten my link eather could you resend it
Sorry, fairly new doner here I'm not sure where to make the request for the link to the game. Just doing the same as everyone else and requesting here.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. Please check your e-mail address for the download link, and please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
Haven't received a download link yet. May I have one?
I was never given a link after I pledged. Could I please get one?
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. Please check your e-mail address for the download link, and please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
Heeeey Havent got an email with the Download key :/
2 hours ago I got engaged and I still do not get the e-mail for the game please BG you can help me???
Hi Charlie! Did you check your spam/junk folder? Please let me know if you still haven't received it.
Do you guys have any date we can look up to? It would be much appreciated!
Hi ereunferia! Unfortunately, we decided no longer to announce a release date for each update, until at least the update is ready to be deployed. It has happened quite a few times where we ended up having to delay the release, which (understandably) resulted in backlash from you guys =) We "hope" to release it at the end of the month, but it's a big one, so there's still a lot of work to do, and it could very well be delayed to next month. We'll make sure to post an update as often as we can on how things are progressing. Cheers!
I still have not received a download link, i would love to try the new update. Could i get a new link?
Hi brad! V0.2.2 isn't available yet, and it looks like you've had access to v0.2.1c already. As a higher tier patron, you'll receive access to v0.2.2 as soon as the beta is available. Cheers =)
any expected release date ? if you add a ton of content the wait will be worth it just wondering.
I can't wait for the new update, i love this game
I need more of this game in my life.
Would it be possible to upload it to newgrounds maybe a private link. It runs super slow on mac :/
Hi JS! Are you on a Macbook or an iMac? You may need to force to run the game on your dedicated video card, instead of your on-board video card. Also try changing the sync monitor settings in the options menu, to OFF, and change the pathfinding search limit to as low as possible. Let me know if it works. Cheers =)
Good Scene love it except Gib .Can you send me 2.1 download
they should allow us to get rid of Gip in some quest or something, i hate that ntr stuff
Hey Boner. I checked all the quests here <a href="http://schooloflust.wikia.com/wiki/Quests" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://schooloflust.wikia.com/wiki/Quests</a> i'm playing version 2.1 mac I miss: Mysterious shed - Hypno Natalie 2. I got one that is not listed: Lust Toys Flora. Is that normal?
Definitely not normal =) Thank you for letting me know!
That scene looks great! (except for the censor of course)
Glad you like it, Nero! However, what's wrong with the censor? Is it because of Gip? thought everyone was a big fan of his... =)
can you resend the email to me again please
Hi there! I just sent it again. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Cheers =)
Pledged last night. Would absolutely love to try the new build.
Hey i pledged yesterday and didnt get a download link, could i get one please and thank you.
hey, just wondering if you can send over the download link, pledged yesterday and still havent received a link, thanks in advance.
Hey Could i grab a link for the new as i never received one
Hi i loved the game so far, so i pledged again to play betas. But i never recieved the link for the new copy.
Hello BG, I have pledged 20 to opt for beta and wanted to know when I should expect the email with the link?
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. The download link was just sent to your (Patreon) email address. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
Hi. Pledged 20 after playing the public game. I really love your drawing style! can i get link? cheers!
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. The download link was just sent to your (Patreon) email address. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
Is there any android builds ? I pledge 20$ I can be one of the testers for android . Hopefully you stilll working on a update version. I'm stuck at the pool scene
Hi JS! There's no Android build available at the moment, only Mac/Windows. The Android build requires some adjustments to the game. We hope to release it in a month or so. Cheers!
Hi! few questions - can't find the H scene memory 18. How/Where do i get it? - I continued on version 2.1c after the 42 days until December 2nd (using time wheel) to finish the 5th level in the hole and the storyline with Violet and Natalie. Does it will change something this when I'll play future versions? I mean, I will loose what will happen in the storyline between day 42 and December 2nd? - There's a way to send students in The Hole instead of fighting?
Hi mar! 1) Memory #18 is the scene where you first meet Sofia in the basketball court. 2) You will not loose any progress when you play further. 3) There's currently no way to send the students to fight for you, but we're working to include that asap. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Cheers =)
Pledged 10 after playing the public game! can't wait for a download link for Patron game! Keep up the good work.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. Please check your e-mail address for the download link, and please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
Hi BG, I'm really loving the game so far. The hole is definitely one of my favorites. I pretty much finished everything on the public game, so I've pledged 10 dollars this month to progress more and enjoy the game. But I have yet to receive a download link, please. I'm really looking forward to it. Hope to hear from you soon. =)
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. Please check your e-mail address for the download link, and please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
I have a question about the $20 patron rewards, specifically the second part about how we should "have access earlier than others." So far it seems like we're getting the releases at the same time as the $10 patrons. Will we receive the next update sooner?
Hi FF! This will change with the release of the download portal, which we're planning to release this Sunday. You'll be able to download the new updates earlier according to your Patreon tier.
HI i had just recently pledged and haven't gotten a link for about 3 to 4 hours now is there a way i could still get one?
Hi AJG! Did you check your spam/junk folder?
fantastic progress update! thank you!
for a cheers! pledge how long would it take for me to get the link?
Hi, I love the game but i never received the patron down load link still playing public
Hi there! Thank you so much for your pledge. Please check your e-mail address for the download link, and please make sure to check your spam/junk folder as well. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Cheers =)
I filled out the survey before fully completing this update and hadn’t met Dunia yet (got all the scenes and didn’t know there was one last event), but muzzie waifu is definitely top two.
Are the other places on the map, such as the city and theme park, places that we will see much further down the line? I'm sure there are bigger things to be developing right now, just curious as to when they could possibly be utilized.
Hi FF! We're planning to open them up asap, as some of them are needed for the continuation of the story. However, as you also mentioned, they're not our priority for the next update, so I can't promise if those maps will be included in v0.2.2 or not.
Hey I know with the increase in effort our shots get bigger but can they get faster with more range like our foes on the lower floors.
The sample animation of Natalie is quite impressive and you can't tell if another artist worked on this if you hadn't mentioned it. Great work. Can't wait for the big update!
Don't be surprised about both Dunia and Aiyana not getting much love, as they barely appear in the game so far!
I want to add, that I didn‘t really know what to answer to the mini-game question cause I haven‘t played them all yet. The reason for that is that I already reached the last day + have all scenes unlocked and had therefore not much reason to go to school and play mini-games. I chose math, cause I don‘t hate mini-games and the math one is the only one I have played yet (apart from one game of literature). But that‘s just me :) I cannot wait for the content update. Btw are Natalies breasts the right size there? I thought they were bigger but I could be wrong
Great work guys!! :-D
Keep up the great work you guys! Can't wait for more Flora action in the near future!
Cheers!!! May the sun shine upon us.