[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/25ad3ba532b9d40799c88cf091df5cf7b3bbbb4f.jpg[/img] In a lot of ways, the [b]May Conquest update[/b] is my favorite. The story has better pacing and I've added significant quality-of-life improvements. There is so much going on in so many areas. I did my best to solo-test this build, but please be forgiving if bugs are found. This is the best time to jump in for new players! It provides a [u][b]complete story[/b][/u] driven experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048860/Crypterion/ [h3]--> The build requires a new game start for returning players.[/h3] I guarantee you will notice the changes quickly: [h2]Main Story:[/h2] [b]Advances to main story line or other dialogue:[/b] - An expanded tutorial - Better story pacing and four news characters: > Bad Robot - Gives bad advice, take it or leave it. > New antagonist character - Appearance won't trigger until Faction Arc > Thora Tempest - Celebrity > Clay Snipson - Celebrity - Meet many characters earlier and see your questionnaire choices impact dialogue. - [b]Empress Arc[/b] - Enjoy a new story arc that will allow you to become emperor. It includes multiple challenges and events. - Speak to Andy (loan agent) and Jagaimo (faction leader) in the loan room. Introduction to side stories about your origin and a lost planet. [h2]Gallery/Marketplace:[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/bafdd894dd59f6143d4a433a62b74f7142eab502.jpg[/img] - New Marketplace update allows for trade to make you much more money with a chance to make huge profits. [i]Still a work in progress.[/i] - Finally eat your ''million cryptos'' Ice Cream! > I've prepared a [b]special event[/b] for this expensive treat. If you are a fan of werewolf type mystery's, you get to experience one during this event. - 2 new fan art pieces - 1 new fan art variation. Depending on choices. - Useable computer to view gallery credits - A small Easter egg [h2]Treasury:[/h2] - Two new artifacts - 1 usable artifact for special event - What is that suspicious package? - Photograph of Numari seedlings in Vault - You can now own planets and collect income from the collection room [h2]Media Room:[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/c69dbc1b4d9718269b33ae891a64f1e57d616afd.png[/img] - New [b]Mind Melt game show![/b] > After finishing your business rep. events, the show unlocks. Since you can invite 6 different crew members to join you, the show as a ton of variety. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/3aa7f3b4702f063576933f669d23381977410ab7.jpg[/img] ^ This is a teaser of your [b]Fun Zone shop[/b] which will be opening soon (next patch), courtesy of Malthus. You will purchase from here your most important asset... information. You will soon come to realize that such a thing is very important if you want to become an 'S' rank celebrity. You may want to hit this shop before going on the Mind Melt T.V. show. - New "Thrive or Dive" game show. Participate in them at your leisure if you have the money. - New popularity system. Earn points and fans during live shows to become a celebrity. - Newspaper reflects advancement in celebrity rank. - Added: Normal game shows and a few events outside media room give fans. [h2]Character & Events:[/h2] - Throne room end-game events. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/778aeae93a141f3d1fc39aedb6ca0c4f92efeab4.jpg[/img] Depending on your chosen path, a new icon will appear in the Throne Room. Clicking this will allow you to perform your Emperor duties. Currently, you are rewarded with one event a week. - Diamond ring can be used - See the exterior of Tip's shop. - New event, "your first passengers" - New event, "the merchants". - New event, "tips shop". - Fixed and extended Nanami and Malthus storyline - Extended several existing events - Find Juniper's medical license and if she has one.[i] (a fan's special request)[/i] - 15+ new events [h2]Other:[/h2] - Huge quality of life with mouse pointer. Now know what objects you can interact with and who you can talk to. More mysteries to find and click. - Characters will react differently to you and remember choices you've made previously. [i](this is constantly being expanded)[/i] - Early game hint system - get suggestions on what to do - Your Informant crewmate Erand is extremely useful for advice when you are stuck or need to find endgame content. - Updated James conversation with Millie - Updated phone conversation with Nanami - Edited several new conversations. Still working on old ones. [h2]Troubleshooting:[/h2] - Old save games will load, but will not trigger most new events - Noticeable choppiness when entering some areas. This is because I've focused more on content over optimization. But, some changes I can make later will really speed things up :) [u]Example of how I find errors or bugs[/u]: [i]I was so good at paying taxes in the game, that I didn't realize a bug could appear mid-story if I didn't pay taxes after I made a specific dialogue choice earlier. This game is very complex for me to test.[/i] [u][b]Fixed:[/b][/u] - Fixed a bug that prevented profits from fun zone being added to treasury - Taxes update properly after becoming emperor - Choosing your romance now properly cancels other characters dates. - Adjusted the amount of coins (stock market) you can sell and buy per visit. - Travel between some planets would return you to surface instead. - Shortened encounter logo animation - Lava pepper not appearing for Astra - Mini-game flight conversation ends properly now - Can't petition Empress if married to her. - Hiring representative and Mind Meld show is paused if a specific character is kidnapped - Ice cream event paused if not all crew present. [h2]Future Improvements & Changes Coming:[/h2] 1) [b]Faction Arc[/b] is first on the list. 2) [b]Changing the way the auction works[/b] so you can visit it any time as long as requirements are met 3) Each[b] crewmember has a special quest[/b] line and help needed. For example: Millie can't breath without gum, Nanami and Malthus are seeking someone, Lora is ultra shy, James is keeping his military background secret... why? Engage in quests to find out more about your crew. 4) [b]Endless Arcade revamp[/b] - More polish and fine tuned gameplay.