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Re: Strive for Power - (mostly) text slave management game

AGamerPassingBy said:
Are you sure that spell doesn't have any toxicity? What version are you playing? Cuz i remember that i wasn't really keen on using Sedation cuz it keeps intoxicating my slaves.

Or maybe that because i used too much any other spells and magic items and lab-mods on them previously so the toxicity builds up too much. Don't know.
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At the time of that comment I was using version 0.5.0.2 (so the latest build at this time even), for testing purposes I used 500 mana(basically 50 casts of sedation in a single day) on sedation spamming a single slave (and another 3 mana for checking the toxicity at the end), results where 0 toxicity, the slave used for the experiment was a human(so no racial ability that affects it), my magic stat at the time was 6(no idea if that affects it or not).
 
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IdontRuin said:
At the time of that comment I was using version 0.5.0.2 (so the latest build at this time even), for testing purposes I used 500 mana(basically 50 casts of sedation in a single day) on sedation spamming a single slave (and another 3 mana for checking the toxicity at the end), results where 0 toxicity, the slave used for the experiment was a human(so no racial ability that affects it), my magic stat at the time was 6(no idea if that affects it or not).
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Thanks for the information! I'm actually playing the 0.4.4.6 version. I like to wait for multiple version releases before moving to the newest version so the change's impact is much more apparent for me. :D

Hmm, i guess i need to rethink my strategy playing this then, if some spells turns out doesn't give toxicity at all in newer version. I just hope that that was not intended and actually a bug because it kinda make "toxicity" penalty obsolete and will be changed in even newer version, OR maybe go all-the-way and redesign the "toxicity" system to something that can contribute more to the gameplay without it being a nuisance or just lip-service. :)
 
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Re: Strive for Power - (mostly) text slave management game

I wasn't aware that any spells cause toxicity, though the only spells I make regular use of are Mind Reading and Sedation, with the occasional Invigorate.

I do know that Mutation reduces toxicity, but its moot since it has the same effect anyways.

I've only ever seen toxicity increases from items.
 
Re: Strive for Power - (mostly) text slave management game

Not sure if I'm gonna ruin anyone's day by saying this, but it's possible to find out the Patreon cheat code by just perusing the game files a bit, I found it in under 10 minutes.

Just wanted to put that out there in case the dev wanted to fix it somehow.
 
Re: Strive for Power - (mostly) text slave management game

Just updating with the versions/changelog since last time it was posted here.

0.5.1.2
Fixed bunch of quest related issues tied to the old areas

0.5.1.1
Fixed group select and animation change errors
Fixed main menu error

0.5.1.0
New exploration mechanic: Deeper Areas.
While in Deeper Area ecountered NPCs have 70% chance to have higher grade
Deeper Area enemies have 25% boost to awareness, 25% boost to power and 50% boost to health
Deeper Area enemies have 25% increased loot drop and 20% increased XP reward
Deeper Area will have 20-60% more enemies per group
Exhausted or stressed slaves wont automatically return to mansion
Exhausted slaves deal only 2/3 of their damage
Energy cost of Escape reduced to 10
Escape attempts by enemies no longer mandatory and now depend on their grade (higher grade - higher chance)
New sprite and naked version for Alise
New NPC sprites
Teleport stones can now only be purchased in their respective towns (except for Umbra)
Added new usable items and option to rest while exploring
Fixed levelup item request ignoring item presence
Fixed inability to repeat slaver guild audience
Fixed relatives panel
Fixed oblivion potion effect
Minor improvements to mansion upgrade system
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Re: Strive for Power - (mostly) text slave management game

The last version that i played was the 3.9.something, is the game changed much?
 
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The blog is shitty and posts are not going trough.
anyway, devguy, if you're reading this:

The game ATM is too grindy.

Selling slaves is way too unprofitable, since training and upgrading them costs a LOT more than what you get back. Mansion upgrades are especially tedius.

- As for enhancement in the future - emotional relationships between slaves. They can be rivals, friends, great friends, fuck buddies, lovers, etc..

This would of course have impact on stress and obedience during sex acts. Also, selling a rival/friend would also have an impact.

- Incest acts being harder to get a slave to agree too (with an appropriate reaction) with an "incestuous" trait that makes it easier.
 
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ElPresidente said:
The blog is shitty and posts are not going trough.
anyway, devguy, if you're reading this:

The game ATM is too grindy.

Selling slaves is way too unprofitable, since training and upgrading them costs a LOT more than what you get back. Mansion upgrades are especially tedius.

- As for enhancement in the future - emotional relationships between slaves. They can be rivals, friends, great friends, fuck buddies, lovers, etc..

This would of course have impact on stress and obedience during sex acts. Also, selling a rival/friend would also have an impact.

- Incest acts being harder to get a slave to agree too (with an appropriate reaction) with an "incestuous" trait that makes it easier.
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You should write to itch.io (download page) with this kind of suggestions.
I've been buffing slave selling price multiple times recently and I think it's fairly balanced right now. You can also earn mansion upgrades through quests.

Emotional relationship would take quite a lot of work to plan and implement so I don't really have them currently in mind. Hopefully they will appear some time, but no promises.

For incest this might probably come soon with new sex scene system.
 
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Emotional relationship would take quite a lot of work to plan and implement so I don't really have them currently in mind. Hopefully they will appear some time, but no promises.
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Well, here's hoping you do put that in.
It would really deepen the game and add more options for events.

If you ever played Free cities you'd get the idea
 
0.5.1.4 Is out to public by the way:
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Maverik said:
0.5.1.4 Is out to public by the way:
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And here's the changelog

0.5.1.4
  • Fixed guild slave issues
  • Fixed Deep Area not being turned off properly
  • Fixed some multiple input errors causing weird results in certain cases
  • Fixed Yris sprite not appearing in generic sex scenes
0.5.1.3
  • Trapper capture chance is 50% now
  • Sedation can now only be used on each slave once per day
  • Fixed slaves not being rebellious after capturing and not receiving 'uncivilized' trait
  • Fixed combat bug related to escapes
  • Fixed couple of area related bugs
  • Fixed some wimborn bugs
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0.5.2.1 is out

0.5.2.1
  • Fixed player's items being unqequiped on inventory reopening
  • Fixed whipping punishment having no effect
  • Fixed player accomodating stress
  • Fixed a bug with Cali's quest
  • Fixed bug with decisions regarding the defeated
  • Fixed autosave function not working properly
0.5.2.0
  • Combat changes:
  • Enemies now have numbers after their names to tell appart who is who
  • Most enemies base speed increased
  • Deep Area enemies have +5 speed
  • Spell type damages now deal 2.5 more damage
  • Acid spit base damage reduced to 4 from 5 and manacost reduced to 4 from 5
  • New spell: mind blast - cheap early game attack spell
  • Custom portrait changes:
  • Recoded image selection screen
  • Now image search will also check all subfolders
  • Race lock should properly work and ignores gender now
  • You can choose folder for images (only allows folders inside of user://strive2 to prevent possible issues)
  • You can also set full body image for slaves (can be toggled by clicking on portrait, includes unique NPCs' sprites)
  • Added option to disable all character images during dialogues
  • Reduced height for Emily's sprite
  • New Gorn background
  • Carry weight provided from strength reduced
  • Added new Accessory: Travelling bag (increases max carry weight by 20)
  • Ability requirements will take into account stat bonuses
  • Added mention to the tattoo purposes to mansion upgrades panel
  • Added teleport seals to Shaliq shop
  • Most interactive actions with slave moved to talk function
  • Added option to customize how slaves should call you
  • Alchemy room GUI update
  • Deep Elven Grove renamed into just Elven Grove
  • Unique character sprites should correctly work for talk function
  • Upgraded image selection system: you can also select character sprites now (will be used in dialogues and sex scenes)
  • Ayneris meet chance reduced by twice
  • Resting only restores 25% health now
  • Learned abilities will be automatically added to the active list
  • Gear on sold or lost slaves will be back on inventory or group opening
  • End day should execute a bit faster
  • Alise's sprite on end day panel will let mouse clicks through
  • Fixed bodyguard specialization: now provide 4 armor and +20% hp.
  • Fixed Gorn Mountains area being inaccessible
  • Fixed error where you could put slave's health below zero with beating
  • Fixed leveling up from first quest giving wrong amount of skill points
  • Fixed ability to interact with absent slaves in jail
  • Fixed capturing victims not reducing your reputation
  • Fixed oblivion potion
  • Fixed teleportation stones showing up in backpack management
  • Fixed issue with some character sprites after visiting market
  • Fixed After Combat screen not properly counting ropes in possession
  • Fixed rest taking 2 supplies intead of 3
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Congrats to becoming mainstream

I almost had a heart attack when I saw this.
 
Strive 0.5.3.1d is out to public: New Sex System, sprites and better GUI
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Changelog:
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Congrats to becoming mainstream

I almost had a heart attack when I saw this.
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Thank you :) was a huge surprise to me as well.

 
Thanks for the game and the update. I have a few questions though:
- What are the benefits of killing defeated people and partial nudity rule? In general, can the rules' tooltips become clearer about the rules' effects?
- Will there be main character's unique traits? I think it'll be great to get a few unique traits for MC as quest reward, like recovering more energy, having higher max energy, lower mana cost for certain spells or just easier to do certain things.
- (Game version 0.5.3.1) I think there should be a hash penalty for using Mode:Abuse on a slave the first time. Also, I'm not sure if it's an exploit but I can try spanking to make the slave gain Likes it rough, then just grind loyalty and obedience with Abuse (without the stress penalty). Also, orgy can be done without losing the Aphrodite Brew (Mode:Sex).
- Will there be options to make slaves do exhibitionism? I kind of want to be able to shame slaves, especially proud ones, with this. (I'm thinking about Ayneris here.)
- Will there be rivalry in this game? I think after gaining certain level of reputation, it'll be great to have competition/challenge, may be from another noble house in the city. Reward/penalty may be gold and mana income, or borrowing/lending slaves for a few days. Also, when you have high reputation in a city, maybe you can get repeatable quests where they lend you a slave to teach rather than usual? On a minor side note, I kind of want to be able to take a little "revenge" on the chancellor of the first quest.
- Will there be more to Tia's little quest? Will she gain a sprite?
 
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Strive 0.5.3.1d is out to public: New Sex System, sprites and better GUI
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Thank you :) was a huge surprise to me as well.
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You mentioned on your Patreon back last month that you were cleaning up the slave class that would not be compatible with supporting older saves; has that save break happened yet? I've kinda been holding out on picking up new versions until I know the save support is back to normal, and then I'll start up a new game. Or does 'older saves' only refer to saves that are way, way out-of-date?
 
JimmyBob100 said:
You mentioned on your Patreon back last month that you were cleaning up the slave class that would not be compatible with supporting older saves; has that save break happened yet? I've kinda been holding out on picking up new versions until I know the save support is back to normal, and then I'll start up a new game. Or does 'older saves' only refer to saves that are way, way out-of-date?
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Yes, starting 0.5.3.x older saves might cause issues. I gonna try to keep compatibility with new saves on reasonable level though.
 
0.5.3.2c Has been released to public. Links are at the first post.
 
Made some portraits and bodies for the game for those who feel inclined to download em. :3

Bodies:
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Portraits:
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