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Chapter 10 Now Available
🕑 Added 2022-12-12 16:21:44 +0000 UTCWhat a freaking release! This one kept growing, and it could have grown even more, without aggressive cuts. I am honestly impressed I wrapped this up in about three months. There is a LOT new in here, so read these release notes thoroughly. I'm going to point out two very big things.
Firstly, there is a whole new points system for the second time in TBaK's history. I really hope this is its final form. Why I did a new points system is a much longer discussion for a future dev update. What you need to know is that I went to the trouble of coding and testing a conversion that runs when you load a save and start either the beginning of Chapter 8, Chapter 9, or Chapter 10. Without this conversion, the game is still playable, as these new points have defaults set. But you'll get some weird behavior. You do not need to start a new game, but if you have a lot of extra time, you might want to. The beta team and I tested the hell out of the new system to make sure it worked with new games and from existing saves, but if you don't have a save from the end of Chapters 7, 8 or 9, you may encounter an issue.
The second big thing is a whole revamped codex for a lot of new stuff that gets setup in Chapter 10, as well as future gameplay to be introduced later. The codex is, once again, totally optional. If you want just the narrative, feel free to skip it. For those wanting to go deeper or better understand some of the decisions you'll be asked to make, the codex will help there. Way too much to list in terms of changes, so read the release notes below and then go check it out, if that is your bag. Speaking of old saves, the codex may have some really weird behavior IF that points conversion is not triggered. If you load an old save and aren't immediately starting Chapters 8, 9, or 10, best to wait until you start one of those before trying to open the codex. There are chapter title cards to let you know when you begin a new chapter.
A whole lot of other quality of life improvements got added this release, including a fancy new notification system. Still more stuff to come, but I'm very pleased with the changes, and I think you will be also.
Final note, as this is already turning into a dev update, is that there is now a tutorial triggered the first time you start a new game or when you start Chapters 8, 9 or 10 from an old save. A one-time thing, and the latter tutorial is skippable, if you wish. The codex also has short tutorials to go over specific areas, but you will need to click to view those. Why? This is actually turning into a game, so I felt the need to have someone (not me) explain things to players both new and old. I think I've added enough humor to make the tutorial bearable, and it is short.
Now for the actual release. A lot happens in Chapter 10 (not just code updates!). Enjoy and get ready as we advance towards the last few chapters of Volume 2.
Downloads:
- Full version
- Patch only version (requires Chapter 9)
Here's what is new with Chapter 9:
- 1336 new renders
- 21 new scenes
- 4 new lewd scenes
- 40 new image gallery renders added ($10+ patrons)
- Complete overhaul of the codex
- Point system overhaul to prepare for future releases and branches
- Code rewrite for the entire game
- Code fixes to convert existing playthroughs to match the code changes (existing saves from the end of Chapters 7, 8, or 9 will work just fine; saves from other points may encounter problems.)
- Assorted bug fixes
- Various UI updates
- Added day transition cards
- In-game tutorial added
- Codex tutorials added
- Notification system added
- Added keyboard shortcuts to bring up the codex and settings/preferences screens
- New character added to love interests/harem
- Full alliance system implemented
- Added more detailed character information to the codex for all ladies in the game (including their measurements)
- Additional characters added to codex:
- Cronut
- Sextus
- MC
- Faction information added to codex
- Diplomacy section added to the codex
- Typos squashed
- Removed most choices during early sex scenes to improve the playing experience
- Overhaul of several environments
- Character model improvements
- Fixed bug with forced Estrid scene, even if you rejected her
- Fixed path bug with Dinah & Diana paths
- Adjusted drunk Valentina scene
- Added labels to lewd replay gallery items
- Redesigned special image gallery
- About screen redesigned
A special thanks goes to my beta team. They have a lot of work each release now thanks to all these paths and options. I do what I can, but always good to get another set of eyes (and different saves) to ensure I didn't mess up too badly.
Thanks so much for your support, and I hope you love this chapter!
Comments
ITRoy
Should be done before then with Chapter 11, yes.
Slider
The game is great. Personally I liked the old point system better than the vague system that was implemented but.....mainly I am curious about the chances we will see chapter 11 this year?
Dadusmaximus
Thank you for your clear and excellent loading instructions.
ITRoy
Thank you very much!
Revan
Just wanted to say I highly enjoyed the new episode! I really liked the last Cassia scene. Thanks for all your hard work, IT Roy! Enjoy the holidays!
Anyone want to comment on that animated opening screen !
