v0.5.0 Public and v0.6.0 Supporter Releases

Hey all, CV v0.5.0 is now up for the public, as you can find on the Downloads tab, and v0.6.0 is released for patrons! This release is based entirely around new written content, including the first introduction of our newest Specialist NPC, the Seedcarrier. He has a bit of a unique and rather aggressive take on things compared to most recruitable NPCs, you might find. We also doubled the amount of flavor text in the procedural scenes, and added in some new artwork. You can find the full update post here, or the patch notes below. Enjoy!

v0.6.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• The Flower and Daenad Iond added as map destinations, once unlocked via story scenes.

Scene Content:

• Many new flavor text entries added to procedural romance scenes.
• Numerous scenes added progressing the main Seeder plotline.
• Seedcarrier introduction scenes added.

Art Content:

• 'XO's Interruption' CG added to scene and gallery. Scene will need to be replayed to unlock in gallery.
• Backgrounds added to Everroots University, Path's End and Daenad Iond scenes.
• Seedcarrier Gallery portraits are now unlockable via gameplay.​

Codex Entries:

• None
  

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.5.1 Supporter Update

Evening all, it's time for a new game update, and our first one featuring the new race, the Seeders! This first update has been almost entirely focused on the backend setup for the new species, in particular with map and NPC generation work, but the rest of the month is now open for a focus on plotline development. For more info, check out the Patreon post here, or the patch notes below:

v0.5.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Domad Rast System (Seeders) added to Galaxy Map. System Map added, no destinations currently available.
• Seeder data added to NPC generation system.

Scene Content:

• Domad Rast introduction scenes added.
• One story-based duty assignment added to Domad Rast system.

Art Content:

• Seeder NPC art assets added to game.
• Seedcarrier Specialist NPC art assets added to game and gallery. Gallery currently only accessible via cheat unlocks.

Codex Entries:

• Seeders Species entry added.

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

v0.5.0 Release and 2023 Forecast

Hey all, welcome to 2023! It's a new month and a new year, which means that the public release of Carnal Voyages has been updated to v0.4.0 and v0.5.0 is now up for patrons! I also wrote up a 2023 forecast post on the Patreon, which I'll just link here rather than repasting. This coming month however will be focused on setting up the Seeders, with a new system map, new NPCs to generate, and hopefully a decent start on the Seeders plotline. Check out the link for more info or the patch notes below, and have a happy new year! Oh, and P.S., our winter sale for Carnal Coup is still on for a few more days!

v0.5.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• New Cheat Code Option: Edit XO Relationship Details.
• Scene variable parsing improved to handle more complex scene types.
• Duty Assignment generation modified: duty assignments will now generate 2 'Anywhere' duties and 3 system-specific duties when updated. In systems without specific duty assignments, only the 2 'Anywhere' duties will be generated.

Scene Content:

• XO Oral scene added to Captain's Office aboard the ship, with several branches. 'Solitaire' Office option removed.
• 23 Harman System duties added to duty assignment pool.

Art Content:

• None

Codex Entries:

• 'Defense Task Force' entry added to Setting.

Bug Fixes:

• None

Known Issues:

• None

Winter Sales

Hey all, just wanted to give you a heads up that the various winter sales have begun, and the Overseer's Edition of Carnal Coup is now at a new high discount of 40%! Get your friends and family the gift of alien smut this year!

Steam

Itch.io

Whether you pick the game up or not, I hope you enjoy the season!

v0.4.1 Release, Patron Poll

Evening all, time for another story-focused update! The heist subplot continues and concludes, followed by the opportunity to do a bit of splurging in the shops for the first time. A number of polish items were also included in this release with bug-fixes, some generated backgrounds, and a new set of codex entries. The story focus will continue for the rest of the month, with a plan to swap over to the Seeders in the New Year. Additionally, a poll has been posted for Liberator+ folks on potential cameo appearances. Check out the Patreon post here for more info, or the patch notes below:

v0.4.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Functionality added to check the state of crew assignments at the start of an encounter. If no one has been assigned to the ship's bridge crew, the encounter will be automatically lost.
• Functionality added to support in-scene shopping.
• Functionality added to allow the generation of randomized NPC portraits for scenes.

Scene Content:

• 'Ship Heist' scenes added, including space combat encounter.
• 'Bank Heist' scenes added, including ground combat encounter.
• Military Surplus Store added to Victorious, with Tactical Upgrade Component shopping available following the Heist subplot.

Art Content:

• Background added to Watch Station docks scene.
• Background added to Sports Arena scenes.
• Background added to Military Surplus Store scenes.

Codex Entries:

• The 'Characters' tab is now active.
• Species: Celopi, Lencist, Maelish, and Vessian entries added.
• Characters: Admiral Octivia entry added.
• Setting: The Galactic Pure Union entry added.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue preventing the Save and Load screens from appearing during combat encounters.
• Fixed potential issue that could allow a player to get the 'successful' scene branch despite losing in a ground combat or group seduction encounter.
• Fixed issue preventing body details (like Harian fur markings) from properly displaying in the main portrait.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.4.0 Patron Release, v0.3.0 Public Release

Evening folks, it's monthly update time! The most recent update focuses on storyline development, kicking off the 'Harian citizens' plotline, however a number of minor art items have been included as well, including a start on updating the system maps to more dynamic, animated assets. Additionally, v0.3.0 is now up for the public, which you can find at itch.io or Newgrounds.

The next month will largely focus more on continuing the Harian plotlines, although I am planning to switch over to start on the Seeders for a bit once we hit 2023. For more info, check out the Patreon post here, or the patch notes below:

v0.4.0 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Portrait functionality updates to support civilian outfits.
• Yet more scene flow/progress flag updates, to support 'hub scene' selections sending players to different scenes based on story flags.

Scene Content:

• Two-part 'Sports Arena' scene added to kick off the 'Harian citizens' plotline.
• Stub scene added for when you visit the sports arenas with no current activities to perform.
• Stub scene added for when you visit the Blindside Bar with no current activities to perform.
• Defense Platform scene added for 'Harian citizens' plotline.
• Two story-based duty assignments added for 'Harian citizens' plotline.

Art Content:

• Harian 'civilian' outfit portrait sets added.
• Backgrounds added to Defense Platform, Victorious and Blindside Bar scenes.
• Dynamic Suns and Gas Giants added to system map screens.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected issue in input field change in v0.3.1 which would cause the save overwrite confirmation to appear when it shouldn't. Added keypad enter to Save Name/Cheat Code submit keys.
• Corrected issue with savegame compatibility from v0.2.0 or older.

Known Issues:

• None

v0.3.1 Supporter Release

Evening all, it's release time, and for this update the focus has been on functionality and quality of life improvements! In particular, Help screens have been added to several screens throughout the game to help guide players along. Additionally, the Gallery system has finally been added to the game, along with a few other smaller improvements. Check out the Patreon post here for more info, or the patch notes below:

v0.3.1 Change Log

Game Functions:

• Help Guide added to Encounters. This can be opened via the '?' button on the top left.
• Help Guide added to Romance Scenes. This can be opened via the '?' button on the bottom right.
• Help Guide added to Maps. This can be opened via the '?' button on the bottom right.
• Help Guide added to Ship View. This can be opened via the '?' button on the top left.
• Help Guide added to Duty Assignments. This can be opened via the '?' button on the bottom right.
• Being in a partner's requested position during romance scenes will now double the speed at which they burn through the 'sweet zone' edging period.
• Gallery added to the game. This can be accessed via the pause menu. Gallery currently contains 1 CG set and 4 portrait sets.
• 'Gallery' flags added to the game, which will unlock certain gallery entries. Flags added to the following content:
  • Secretary CG: Playing the Secretary scene during the introduction or at Watch Station.
  • Player portraits: Unlocked following character creation or by loading a save game older than v0.3.1.
  • XO portraits: Uniform unlocked following XO creation or by loading a save game older than v0.3.1, Nude currently inaccessible.
  • Admiral Octo portraits: Uniform unlocked by meeting the Admiral in the intro or by loading a save game older than v0.3.1, Nude currently inaccessible.
  • Choker portraits: Coat/No Coat unlocked by playing Choker's introduction scene, Nude currently inaccessible.
• 'Unlock Gallery' button added to Cheats in Options. This will unlock the gallery for the duration of the current play session. This will unlock all images including those indicated as inaccessible.
• Tab highlights added to Codex, Options and Gallery to better indicate the currently selected tab.
• Confirm Save File Overwrite prompt added when manually entering the name of a save file which already exists.
• Pressing the return key on the Save File Name and Cheat Code text fields now submits those fields.
• Romance Scene panel layout has been somewhat improved, with character portraits now added to character panels and description text added to several progress bars.

Scene Content:

• None

Art Content:

• Background added to Ship Bridge room.

Codex Entries:

• None

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected a few instances in Encounters where stat-based effects were not taking account of Trait-based stat bonuses.
• Corrected a number of pronoun-switch-based typos in scenes and romance actions.

Known Issues:

• None​