v0.38.1 Game Status: Weapon of Choice
Evening all, it's mid-month update time!
This update largely focused on some new options for combat encounters. Once you've completed the Admiral's second debriefing, you'll have the option of purchasing new weapons which will upgrade your away team in ground combat. Additionally, it'll provide some extra impact on your liberator/infiltrator score for the eventual ending options. New practice modes have also been added for both ground combat and seduction encounters, which will be available immediately following the tutorial.
Finally, I've started the first phase of the crew seduction revamp by adding the option to directly invite Specialists to your cabin provided you have a romantic relationship. In the case of Jodi & Desmon, this means the first threesome option for the procedural scene is now available. I did neglect to include the XO in this set, which I'll be sure to get to next.
One last change is that due to a reported security issue with all Unity versions, I upgraded my Unity for this release. I did the smallest upgrade possible to minimize possible changes, the only thing I've noticed is that the builds are (very slightly) smaller now. However, if anyone notices any odd behaviors with the new version, let me know.
As for the next update, my plan is to focus pretty much entirely on the crew seduction revamp. The plan is to set up a system where you can basically visit your ship's rec center, put on your best seductive moves, and possibly draw in multiple partners at once. At max, the scene will allow for the player + 3 partners. If I get through that then it'll be time to start on setting up the Roth faction, but I don't expect to get to anything playable with them this month.
Until next time, the update can be found at the previous link, and the patch notes are below. Enjoy!
v0.38.1 Change Log
Game Functions:
Armory shop added to the Quartermaster's department, with the option of purchasing Stun Guns or Rifles for your crew's ground combat encounters. Weapons are mechanically identical but come with reputation differences. Can be swapped for a cost. Purchased weapons will be chosen as the default action during ground combat encounters, but can be swapped back to Fists if desired.
Scene Content:
New Armory scenes added to the Quartermaster's department at Watch Station. Unlocked following the Admiral's second debriefing.
New Ground combat training added to Watch Station's main hub. Has both normal and hard mode versions, and can be repeated at will. Unlocked immediately following the tutorial. Normal Mode: five random enemies armed with fists. Hard Mode: five random enemies armed with stun guns.
New Seduction training added to Watch Station's main hub. Has both normal and hard mode versions, and can be repeated at will. Unlocked immediately following the tutorial. Normal Mode: five random enemies. Hard Mode: seven random enemies.
'Cabin Invitation' scenes added to all current Specialists. If the player is in a Romantic relationship with a Specialist, they may invite the Specialist to an interactive romance scene. For Jodi & Desmon, this allows either or both to be invited.
Art Content:
None
Codex Entries:
None
Bug Fixes:
Unity version updated in response to a reported security vulnerability.
Known Issues:
None