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Update 3 soon
Hi everyone, just dropping by to say the update should come out on May 3rd, and will include:Reworked level systemReworked gameplay loop with meta-progression in mindReworked cardpoolsMany new cards and itemsCard rarityPermanent card upgrades through meta-progressionpermanent trait improvementsReworked navigation system with a mapNew area and enemiesEvent encounters and new roomsThis version will be pushed on a separate build.Also, save files won...
Some more info
Hi everyone!I am working hard to complete the update on time. I should be able to finish gameplay and graphical elements this week as well as most of the balancing, while I can spend the next on mobile display, polishing animations, bug correction, maybe some quality of life.Because of that, I wanted to release it around the end of next week. That said, I also said I wanted to add story/mirror interactions, and I don't think I will be able to...
Dev diary - April 2025
Hi. First dev diary in a while, due to a break in February and March.You're probably waiting for Update 3, and I've been working on it.I won't necessarily go over what I already detailed in my previous diaries, but here's a quick rundown: Update 3 is going to focus on gameplay changes, updating the gameplay loop a bit, as well as adding meta-progression.How things have been goingThe menu as been reworked a bit. I couldn't impl...
Sneak peek - New cards & items
Lots of new game elements coming. New cards for everyone, alongside upgrades, rarities and reworks of older cards. Relics and consumables as well; there weren't a lot, so I'm trying to add a lot of game-changing objects alongside new ways to obtain them, with no limit on the number anymore.(I'm still working on Pearl and Beryl, that's why they're missing here, dev update soon)
Discord image contest results - Beryl
Last girl on the block, Beryl got her turn on the image contest as well.by Ecireauby Rhoby Nnerdragonby tk490by Top Notcheby zero1crazyWinning image:by DarrocThat's all folks for this image contest! Thank you to every participant! ❤️More info on Update 3 in a bit, coming later this April!Here's a link to the Discord in case anyone wants it: https://discord.gg/dh4Cj4BJt8
Rambling about upgrades and shit
Small introspection talk into the making the game. Nothing major, only read if you're curious.Let's talk upgrades.A big part of what should be a growth game for me is that feeling of getting more powerful as you grow, both in visuals and in gameplay. Until now, that was done in two ways, both related to leveling up. Firstly, your character's passive would get stronger, making your overall deck better, and its appearance would evolve. ...
Discord image contest results - Pearl
Back in December, I held an image contest for the girls on my discord. I started posting the results on Patreon, but forgot to post those for Pearl and Beryl.A bit late, but here you go, for Pearl.by Darrocby Ecireauby GRFolkby Ishdaby Le Fourbeby liferakeWinning image:by zero1crazyThanks to everyone. Here's a link to the Discord in case anyone wants it: https://discord.gg/dh4Cj4BJt8
Sneak peek: Events
Monsters are not the only ones to roam the maze. You may stumble upon various events and characters, some may interact differently based on your size or attributes, and evolve alongside you.
Progress update
Hi, sorry about the lack of recent updates.I was forced out of development for a bit. Because of that, I froze transactions for existing subscribers for 2 months, so you won't get charged while I'm not actively developing the game. Thanks a lot for your patience.Update 3 is not yet complete, but dev is going well. I initially wanted to keep a few more things as a surprise, but I assumed the least I could do after that break was sharing a ...
Delays for the Update + no facturation for February
Hi, I know there has been some wait for Update 3.Unfortunately, since the last dev diary, I had some issues regarding my health, and the project haven't moved a lot since. This is especially bad given that this update takes longer than average.That sort of thing happen, but I don't want to keep facturing you guys if I'm not actively working on the project. Because of that, and the delay for the current Update, I suspended the facturat...
Dev diary - January 2025
First dev diary of the year, let's dive into Update 3.Hope you all had a nice holiday season. Update 3 is a pretty big one, and it's taking some time to refine. Hopefully, the result justifies the wait.Not everyone wants to read the entire dev diary, so I'll just start by saying I intend to push the update on February 7th. It's a bit over 2 months of delay since the last one, but a lot of stuff is getting changed. This is not a fi...
Discord image contest results - Ruby
Ruby got her turn on the image contest, so here you go!Beware, NSFW ahead :pby hoogstaddieby Darrocby Top Notcheby Le Fourbeby tristanpstWinning image:by zero1crazyThanks to everyone. Here's a link to the Discord in case anyone wants it: https://discord.gg/dh4Cj4BJt8
Discord image contest results - Amber
I organized an image contest on Discord, each girl having a turn.Amber was the first one, here are the results!by The_Donby K. Broby hoogstaddieby Liferakeby Whitefoxby zero1crazyby Le Fourbeby nicko564by rhoby Zero X02Winning image:by DarrocThanks to everyone. Here's a link to the Discord in case anyone wants it: https://discord.gg/dh4Cj4BJt8
Dev diary - December 2024
Hey,Dev is a bit of a mess at the moment, with a lot of unorganized changes and me changing my mind a lot, but it's going on. It's a big update, mainly focusing about improving gameplay and meta-progression. Fetish content is supposed to be included via a more dynamic growth system, events and menu.Improved room system (80%)I tried a few things when it comes to the room system. The objective was to make it feel more interactive, to have y...
Level system is changing
I wanted to talk a bit about the level system and the progression in Maze of Ambition, as those are going to change a lot in Update 3.The idea behind the current system was to allow your character to grow a lot in a single run, so you could just do a run and experience the whole growth. It would impact gameplay a lot too, offering you different, more powerful cards, alongside a more powerful passive.Truth is, it becomes stale pretty quickly. Once...
Sneak peek: Are you lost?
You'll find all kinds of new things exploring the maze. But don't wander around for too long; exploring takes time, and it's a limited resource!
Plans for Update 3
Update 2 has been live for a few days now, and people have been enjoying Beryl. You may have encountered a few bugs if you played during the hours after she released, but the majority should have been patched in the following day.I started working on Update 3 already, and I have a lot things planned. Probably a bit too much, by the way. I am sure that despite liking the game, some of you wished it had... more. I do too, and I am aware of the flaw...
Should Ruby grow some muscles?
I am working on Ruby, and I would like to know how you guys feel about this in order to properly craft her scenes and images. The idea is that Ruby would eventually gain more control over her life and maybe those around her, and grow more dominant.In accordance with that goal, I thought about giving her a bit more muscles. Nothing over the top like Amber, but enough to assert newfound dominance. Height and bosom would also be slightly adjusted. M...
Popularity poll (Update 2)
Just wanted to know about how popular each character is. I've done one a few days after initial launch but things have changed a bit.Who's your favorite character?It's an all-around poll. Character, gameplay, fetish, etc. Don't worry too much about it.
Progression system rework
Hey, I know I said I would post achievements in a post-update patch, but... I was thinking about the next update.I might completely rework the progression system, in order to make the game feel less repetitive, to add more variety, and so you can bring some stuff from your runs out of your run, maybe interact with more characters too. I would have to change how achievements work then. So, I would rather not spend time now to finish them for compa...
How to make your own AI images using NovelAI
I received good feedback from a lot of people for my images. Even though I generate them using AIs, most people can't do as well. So I thought about explaining how I produce the images used in Maze of Ambition, making a small tutorial of sorts.First of, it's important to remember there are multiple types of generative AIs, and each one has different models. They are based on different technologies, trained on different data. It's impo...
Update 2 is online
Update 2is now online. Major changes include:New character Beryl(GTS) up to level 3 (Elite tier)mobile playimproved galleryFor the public version, Pearl (BE) is available up to level 2.No need to download anything, just hop on https://mazeofambition.com/Hopeyou enjoy!Your previous save files should update just fine.There might be a few bugs and balance issues still. Please tell me if you encounter any bugs, I'm gonna try to focus on that righ...
Do not subscribe using the iOS app! + achievements delays
Just putting out a warning for anyone unaware, but Apple is charging 30% off of every Patreon transaction when using the iOS app. Which means you are charged an additional 30% every subscribed month if you subscribed using this app. Subscribing from the website or Android would save you this fee, and this should not impact you if you were already subscribed, but I would recommend double checking.___On another note, I had a bit of trouble fixing a...
Update 2 next week
Dev is going well, but it took a bit more time than anticipated, I was a bit too optimistic on the initial estimates. I still have a few things to go over, and should be pushing out Update 2 next weekend. Planned date is on Saturday 30th.As previously stated, an improved gallery, an achievement system, alongside mobile play, and zen difficulty mode, will be added for all players. Additionally, Pearl is going to be available up to level 2 for non-...
Dev diary - November 2024
Hey, I've been slowly working on the next update, and wanted to give you a quick rundown on where I'm at, and what you can expect.New character: Beryl: (completion: 95%)The main focus for this update. I have mostly been working on her until now. She'll have as much content as the rest of the cast. Level 1 to 3, with scenes and items. I basically only need a few more tests and bug fixes.Gallery and achievements: (completion: 30%)I want...
Sneak peek: Beryl's cards (2/2)
Here are some other mechanics Beryl is going to have access to. As a giantess, she can shake the ground with her actions, Quakeis the ability reflecting that, dealing damage whenever she spends mana. You don't have to spend it all at once, though, as keeping unspent mana can help you survive with Earthbound, with the plants moved by her accumulated mana helps her block. And yeah, you can double the fun for your giant attacks.Natural Growth is...
Sneak peek: Beryl's cards (1/2)
When Update 2 launches, Beryl will be playable up to level 3, to the same point other characters are, alongside 44 cards. Here's a showcase of a few of Beryl's cards, that demonstrate her affinity for mana, how you can spend it, or why you'd want to gather it.Plus reminder for her passive:Next time I'll showcase some of her unique mechanics you can use and build around.Also reminder that these cards are Work In Progress and subjec...
Change of plans: new character coming
So, I had a roadmap for this update... while I'm still trying to sticking to it, I let my intrusive thoughts get the best of me.Beryl is coming next update.Why the change? Mostly because I wanted to work on her, and if I'm motivated to give my all on the game, I'm going to do that, even if it doesn't exactly match with my initial plans. Hope you understand, it should be in your interest as well, hopefully.So, what does this mean f...
Sneak peek: gallery
Trying to expand the gallery a bit. In addition to the scenes you've already seen, you'll have access to various character images along descriptions. Also pictures with short stories to unlock through achivements.
Future giantess design
Before we move on, I just want to remind everyone that I do not intend to add a character in the next update. The result of this poll won't necessarily determine the next character coming, but might influence it a lot. I want to start thinking about future characters and I need your feedback.These characters all represent the Giantess growth fetish. I did initially poll boss subscribers specifically (for some more characters as well), and the...
