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5.2 - Preparing Penny
🕑 Added 2018-03-07 07:00:01 +0000 UTC Hello everyone!I've been hard at work preparing the next release, this time focusing on Penny's interactions. I'm also using this release to clean up some of the more prominent bugs that have been reported since 5.2.12, so I'm hoping this patch will also provide some much-needed stability in addition to fun-time with Penny!
I thought that maybe I'd do something a little different and try to provide a more detailed breakdown of what's actually being worked on so you have an idea of what's coming and how far along it is. I'll find a better way to format this in the future, but for now let's give it a try!
The Company - 5.2c Progress
- Add Love/Lust adjustments to work events for coworkers - 100%
- Update existing minor game mechanics - 100%
- Update Penny's existing content - 80%
- Add access to Penny's apartment - 90%
- Add content to Penny's living room - 95%
- Add content to Penny's bedroom - 50%
- Address reported bugs - 70%
I don't know how valuable that kind of information is to people, so please let me know if it's something you'd care to see more of or not! With the way things are working out, I'm hoping to have this update released to patrons within a week's time, and a public release a week later.
The big thing left to work on is the interactive event in Penny's bedroom. Unlike other characters' interactive scene's so far, there isn't a forced action option here, and will instead focus on building a relationship with Penny. That's not to say the scene won't have anything new or interesting, though! I'm hoping to get a pre-alpha build with the bedroom content out within the next couple days.
One of the major bugs I'm looking to fix in this release is one that involves breaking the bounds of time if you're unlucky with certain random events. One person PM'd me asking when Chapter 2 content starts, informing me they had just reached September 51st... In addition, I'll be making another pass on the player TF values, specifically focusing on Sissy and Shemale rates.
On to the next item...
I wanted to talk about recent events in the community for a moment. As many of you are aware, and as many developers are keenly aware, Patreon is in something of a volatile state at the moment. There's really no sense discussing why things have become this way, or who's ultimately to blame, as in the end this is something none of us have any real control over.
That said, Patreon is still my preferred platform for content and information distribution and at this very moment, I have no intention of changing that. I have contingencies lined up should the day ever come that that needs to change, but until it does I intend to stay put.
Of course, measures need to be taken to ensure The Company remains in compliance for as long as possible. This effectively boils down to referring to characters by their first names (Ava, Dakota, etc.) and locking adult content behind Patron-Only posts. There may also come a need for me to moderate posts, like last week. If this happens and I end up deleting your post, don't take it personally, don't think I'm mad at you, just be understanding. If there's a problem, just PM me and I'll be more than happy to talk about it!
That wraps up this week! Hopefully I'll have new content in your hands very soon so please look forward to that. No art preview this week, but I'd expect an appearance from everyone's favorite sexy records keeper next week!
Until then, thank you all for your continued feedback and support!
Comments
Westane
That sounds like a neat random event to add at some point, though it'd have to be temporary for story reasons. Sounds fun!
Gee
If I may make a Penny suggestion, have a random accident get her covered in the TF1 serum ingredients and she can be pushed towards a variety of gender outcomes... Maybe one day she doesn't come into work because she's become a full-blown man...!
Westane
Knowing you think so highly of my game means more to me than you probably realize, so, thanks! Without the support of the community there's no way the project would be as far along as it is now, and I only hope I can keep it going as long as possible. As it is, that should be no problem at all :)
Brian C
I am glad I can support this project. If it wasn't for the rest of my life demanding money, I would love to sponsor such creativity in true philanthropic fashion. Likewise, I don't want to mess with my budget or confuse anybody else with fluctuating levels of support through Patreon. So as long as the project is still alive and progressing, I will be a modest supporter. HOwever, if I can do a one-time donation to encourage/buy some preferred content idea into the game, please let me know. Tax return season allows for a little extra spending after all. Thank you for all your hard work.
Deadevilgrounds
I for one love having stats cause I'm a big nerd like that. Also, its cool to see what you have finished and what awesomeness is brewing in the background like a nasty batch of MCS-X.
Westane
Yes! But, it's not coming in this update. Everyone will eventually have their own MCS-X ending.
Westane
Female chastity is something that's been brought up before, but at this stage implementing a mechanic like that would be a rather large undertaking. More submissive female content is something I'll keep in mind though, seems like a good use for the new Pit location :)
Dunx
Will there be a Penny "bad end" via the special serum? I really enjoyed playing with those in other characters.
Vyncent Wimer
(New here) Out of curiousity, do you intend to do any more real submissive female stuff not relating bimbofying the PC? Especially any chastity belt stuff for females, super interested in that ^_^
DramaCoach69
Thank you. I found this to be a very informative update. Yes, Patreon is undergoing some major upheaval. I am not sure why some people can't let a good thin g stand on its own without interjecting some change that not only changes the original focus of the site, but also forces unwanted values into what is really only a gamesite. Regardless, it is affecting all of us in some way. One creator I support has had its page shut down for review for over a week. I applaud your efforts to do whatever you can to maintain the accessibility of The Company as well as your foresight inot considering alternatives.
