[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/e405b29c9bee161087d277ccc928b5c3f6227cd1.png[/img] The [b]May Conquest update[/b] focuses on the Emperor story arc, with significant quality-of-life improvements also included. It's important to note that most of the features I've listed today are ready for prime-time, but it doesn't include everything coming in the patch. [h2]Main Story:[/h2] [b]Advances to main story line or other dialogue:[/b] - An expanded tutorial - Better story pacing and two news characters: > Bad Robot - Gives bad advice, take it or leave it. > New antagonist character - 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] - 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 [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] - New "Thrive or Dive" game shows. 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. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35057533/903dc62d6e6a89b92100693a392f29572fec76d4.png[/img] [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. - See the exterior of Tip's shop. - New event, "your first passengers" - New event, "the merchants". - New event, "tips shop". - Extended several existing events - 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 - Updated James conversation with Millie - Updated phone conversation with Nanami [u][b]Fixed:[/b][/u] - 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. [h2]Future Improvements & Changes Coming:[/h2] 1) Changing the way the auction works so you can visit it any time as long as requirements are met 2) Each crewmember has a special quest 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. 3) Endless Arcade revamp - More polish and fine tuned gameplay.