v0.37.1 Update

Hey all, it's midmonth update time, and v0.37.1 is now up for patrons with the start of the midgame!

This update features the second debriefing from Admiral Octo, after which the player will have access to new midgame options. One of these includes optional BDSM gear upgrades for the procedural romance scenes, unfortunately I wasn't able to fully get them operational for this update. They will be in next time however, along with the new Tier 4 ship unlocks! You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.37.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Happee and Schen faction completions now count for unlocking Admiral Octo debriefing scenes.
• Functionality added to support BDSM-themed procedural romance scenes. Purchasing of BDSM equipment is available, usage is still in-progress.

Scene Content:

• Notification scene added for when Admiral Octo's second debriefing is available.
• Admiral Octo's second debriefing scene added, unlocked after completing four faction plotlines.
• Admiral Octo's second 'personal reward' scene added, optional following the debriefing scene. Added to replay mode.
• New BDSM shopping scenes added to the Quartermaster's office, unlocked following the Admiral's second debriefing (and removed after purchasing all items). Items not yet available for actual use.

Art Content:

• New background added for Everroots University location.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue with Tier 2 'Science' type bridge compartments which would prevent assigning bridge crew.
• Fixed an issue which was causing Roth recruits to be twice as likely when using randomized crew generation.
• Corrected shapeshifter character editing to show the proper uniform color for the player's career branch.
• Corrected the number of Lt requisition credits rewarded in Admiral Octo's first debriefing scene if the 'general' reward option is chosen.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.36.0/v0.37.0 Updates

Hey all, it's another big month for Carnal Voyages, as another faction is now content-complete! v0.36.0 is now up for the public at the usual page, and v0.37.0 is up for patrons, with the final smutty conclusion to the Happee Co plotline. In addition to that, two new CG sets are now in the game, one for the Admiral's first 'reward' scene, and one for the Happee 'civilian' plotline climax. 

Four out of the game's planned eight factions are now finished, although I do have a few more functionality-type items I want to check off before I'll call the game halfway done. I'll be focusing on that this month, first with another scene with Admiral Octo, and then with quite a few new improvements to Watch Station. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.37.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• First Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the conclusion of Hardhoard's plotline. Requires completion of the Happee Civilian plotline and a Romantic or Platonic relationship with Jodi & Desmon to complete.
• Second Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the first.
• Optional Seduction Encounter scenario added to Happee takeover plotline.
• Third Happee 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second. Two main variants. Added to replay mode.
• Post-Takeover version of Happee faction shop added. Includes options for direct purchase of Happee and Engineering crew requisitions.

Art Content:

• Admiral's First Reward CG added to scene and gallery. Automatically unlocked if Admiral's reward scene has already been played.
• Happee Civilian Climax CG added to scene and gallery. Automatically unlocked if the Happee civilian final scene has already been played.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue with the final Hardhoard scene which would cause the Harian takeover arc to begin/re-open.

Known Issues:

• None​

v0.36.1 Update

It's mid-month update time, and v0.36.1 is now up for patrons! This update fully wraps up the Schen faction with some scientific smut, and adds an upgraded faction shop allowing you to recruit some scaly scientists to join your crew. We also have our first contribution from a new artist, Arco, who will be helping to replace some of the filler backgrounds with handmade artwork.

The next update will be focused on giving the Happee the same wrapup, meaning next month half of the game's factions will be content-complete! For more info you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.36.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Second Schen 'takeover' scene added. Unlocked 20 hours following completion of the the first.
• Optional Seduction Encounter scenario added to Schen takeover plotline.
• Third Schen 'takeover' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the second. Two main variants. Added to replay mode.
• Post-Takeover version of Schen faction shop added. Includes options for direct purchase of Schen and R&D crew requisitions.

Art Content:

• Updated 'Seeder Observatory Lobby' background added.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.35.0/v0.36.0 Updates

Evening all, it's a new month and v0.35.0 is now up for the public, with v0.36.0 out for patrons!

As you may know, this month has been a rough one on Steam and particularly itch.io. The current status of things is that the free, public versions of Carnal Coup and Carnal Voyages are once again indexed on itch, however the Overseer's Edition can now only be found via direct link. Things are still up in the air a bit, but for reference, know that the latest game links can always be found on the blog Downloads page.

As for this current update, two more plotlines have been wrapped up with smutty conclusions, and the Schen faction climax plotline has now been begun! Both the Schen and the Happee factions are aiming to be concluded in the next month. New artwork has also been added for the Hardhoard climax, and more CGs are already in progress.

For more info you can check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.36.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Final Happee 'civilian' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the previous. Added to replay mode.
• Final Schen 'civilian' scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the previous. Added to replay mode.
• First Schen 'takeover' scene added. Unlocked 20 hours following completion of the Schen leader plotline, will require completion of the Schen civilian plotline and a Romantic or Platonic relationship with Dr. Geesht to complete.

Art Content:

• 'Hardhoard's Office' CG set added to Happee leader climax scene and gallery. 4 variants, based on gender preferences. Automatically unlocked if scene has already been played.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.35.1 Update

It's mid-month update time, and the Happee antagonist plotline is now complete! It comes with a smutty climax, and artwork to accompany the scene is already in progress. For the rest of the month I'll be working on finishing out the Happee and Schen 'civilian' plotlines, which will likewise involve a bit of smut. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.35.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Sixth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 5th. Added to replay mode. Unlocks Hardhoard's nude portrait in the gallery.
• Final Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 6th.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Improved text display for crew combat ability names.
• Improved text display for crew capacity displays on the ship maps.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.34.0/v0.35.0 Updates

Evening all, it's monthly update time! v0.34.0 is up for the public at the usual page, and v0.35.0 is now out for patrons! Additionally, the Overseer's Edition of Carnal Coup is currently on sale at Steam and itch!

This latest update focuses entirely on the Happee 'leader' plotline, although some additional artwork has been developed in the background for future content. I'll be finishing up this plotline this month before moving on to the Schen and Happee faction climaxes, if you'd like more info, you can check out the seasonal devlog post here. You can also check out the Patreon post here, and the patch notes are below:

v0.35.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• None

Scene Content:

• Third Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 2nd. Added to replay mode.
• Fourth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 20 hours following the 3rd. Added to replay mode.
• Fifth Happee Leader scene added, unlocked 40 hours following the 4th. Two main variants based on previous choices, additional options based on XO relationship. Added to replay mode.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issues with Text color options not matching up.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.34.1 Supporter Update

Hey all, it's time for v0.34.1 to go out for patrons, and just in time for pride month the game has more color than ever!

As part of a QoL-focused update, this release includes color-picker functionality for both crew uniforms and text dialogue. If you've wanted to dress up your crew in something a little brighter, or talk in something a little more dull, you've now got the options! With this in though I'll be returning to content for the next update, particularly the Happee. You can check out the Patreon post here for more info, and the patch notes are below:

v0.34.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Screen resolution options added for 3840x2160 and 2560x1440. Note: The developer is unable to test at these resolutions so feedback on any issues is appreciated.
• DTF uniform colors can now be changed in the Policies menu. This will also change the symbol colors used for requisitions and duty assignments, but will not affect ship displays.
• Dialogue colors can now be changed in the Options menu.

Scene Content:

• None

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None