Progress on Multiple Fronts

Greetings, one and all!

I wanted to give you a quick heads-up as to where I'm at on current projects.

The New Book

I still haven't heard back from the publisher I queried regarding the new novel, and my recent follow-up email has so far gone unanswered. So, I'm tentatively moving forward with self-publication plans. (Because, hey, I can't wait around forever.) But thus far, this only includes behind-the-scenes prep work, and I'm still very much open to working with them if they do happen to respond.

• In light of that, I've been working on prepping the final visual formatting for the book's interior in case I do proceed with self-publishing, and that process is going really well so far!

DarkRPG Project

I've also been working on the DarkRPG project, and specifically, I've been working on expanding and refining the Sex 2.0 system. As I'd mentioned previously, building out this particular pillar of the game's design has been taking longer than anticipated, but I believe the results are definitely worth it. Even in its current prototype state, the new sex system feels truly next-level compared to what I built for Sanctuary in Time, and I'm excited to explore all the possibilities it opens up.

• New Body Positioning Choices: I've added a TURN YOURSELF AROUND action for the player, that lets them turn themselves to face the opposite direction in certain situations, thus opening up unique sex actions only available from that pose. Similarly, I've added a choice called ASK: TURN THEMSELVES AROUND, so the player can make the same request of their partner.

  • I've also made adjustments to the new sex system (and done lots of bug-squashing) so that it recognizes when a character is facing their partner or not facing their partner, only offers the appropriate choices for each case, and will sometimes produce unique scene text depending on said positioning so that the appropriate body language is always depicted.

• New Foreplay Actions: I've added some new standard foreplay actions that are available in most positions, as well as a couple of unique foreplay actions only available when a character is in reverse pose, such as MASSAGE THEIR BACK and SPANK THEIR BUTTOCKS.

• New Set of Fingering Actions: I've added a whole new set of penetration actions appropriate to sex using fingers. This includes actions for the ACTING_character to enter the vagina of their partner, thrust while already inserted, and remove their fingers, plus choices for the RECEIVING_character to request all of the above be done.

  • I've also included a new choice for the RECEIVING_character to squeeze their vaginal walls around a currently inserted object (whether fingers or cock) to increase pleasure.

  • All of this elevates the act of fingering from a simple, one-off foreplay action (as seen in Sanctuary in Time) to a full-fledged sexual position in its own right. Seeing as how lesbian pairings are now possible in the new game, I thought this would be a good thing to implement so that girl/girl pairings don't lack for options.

• Put It in Reverse: I'm also currently working on implementing new vaginal penetration actions (with fingers or cock) that are only available in a reverse pose, so that you can ask a partner to turn themselves around, spank their ass (if you like), and then take them from behind.

Personal Progress

On a more personal note, I finally got health insurance! Woo!

I've been trying for several months to get state-provided health coverage, and on my fourth attempt, I finally got approved. So, that's a weight off my mind.

I'm healthy as a horse right now, so no worries there. But it can still be stressful to have a gap in coverage, and I'm relieved that it's finally taken care of.

In Closing

Well, that's enough about me. How are all of you? Do you have any thoughts or feedback on what I discussed above, or maybe just points of interest you'd like to raise? Have at it in the comments below. My ears are always open. But remember...

Above all else, have fun!

Max