Hey, everybody! This is my first time doing an update after bringing TLS to Steam, so let me explain the usual pattern for everyone who doesn't know how the game's development works.
When I finish a new section of the game, it's first sent to my supporters on Patreon. This beta usually lasts for a week (two weeks if the update is an unusually large one), then the newest version of the game goes public.
If you're already supporting me, you know where to find things. If not, then just consider this an update about the upcoming new content. ^-^ Here are the patch notes:
TLS 0.42.0 Notes
- Plot advances with a trip back to Stenai.
- Upon return from Stenai, multiple events and a dungeon prepping for the next section.
- The optional challenge dungeon in New Givini is now available.
- Two new scenes.
- New investment cycle. Includes a new investment on Succubus Acceptance paths that involves a new scene.
- A new slate of research options is unlocked, and you have a new research project available.
- Depending on your research choices, Robin may have a new scene.
- Four new pieces of customized equipment can be created.
- Simon now has bust images (both green and black outfits) thanks to Lamsey.
- A conversation between Altina and Riala about the events in the first chapter has been added retroactively (it isn't accessible in current content).
Update Intro
After spending a while rewriting the end of the chapter to my satisfaction, I'm prepared enough to lay the foundation for the big final conflict. This update also includes a decent amount of side content that I worked on while I was spinning my wheels on the core plot stuff. For example...
That 5,000,000 ProN investment? It leads to an optional dungeon, and I think it's one of the nastier ones I've designed. I put a lot of work into this to try to require more strategies than normal.
There's also a new dungeon to help gather materials, including a new mechanic I hope will be fun. But don't think this update is all secondary concerns...
You'll revisit Stenai because it's time to make a major decision about the upcoming war. After impending for a while, it's happening starting in the next update.
I don't want to repeat the Third Arclentian War, so I've tried to design a major event that is satisfying while having a different flavor. Meanwhile, I hope everyone enjoys the update!