Welcome! + Opening Q&A

Hey all! 

Just wanted to say hi to this exciting launch for a project I've been dreaming of for a few years now.

I'm so happy to be kick starting it and I'm hoping you guys will be enthused as I am about it!

To give a better understanding of what this project is, and what the plans are, I've created this Q&A. But, if you haven't already, I strongly recommend checking out the website, which you can find here. 

So what is The Solarion Project?

Like my other projects, it's an adult game! However unlike my other projects this will be built in the unity engine, allowing me complete freedom of creating something without the limitations other engines provide (such as rpg maker). I've been itching to get stuck into unity for a while, and I'm excited I now have the chance!

Other than that, it's a sci-fi game with tactical, turn based strategy mechanics, similar to that of X-com (though in truth it will follow a close design to that of Steamheist World.) With many rpg elements, including equipment and skill trees, I'm hoping to create an enjoyable that will go hand in hand with the adult content.

And of course there will be a story! No only will each character have very developed backstories and personalities, but the main game will follow a set end goal. 

The game will be built upon player choices, with each choice have a meaningful impact upon the game.

Basically it's going to a lovechild of Steamheist World and Mass Effect. Throw in a butt load of adult content and you got yourself, The Solarion Project!

Who is working on the project?

Currently the main team is Nergal (from Nergal's Nest) doing the development, project management and game design. As well as Witchking00 creating the main artwork. 

Eventually we hope to bring an animator on board to animate some of the art Witchking creates (if you are capable of doing this, contact me!) And eventually a sprite designer for the battle system (also contact me if you think you are capable of doing this!) And we will likely need more background artwork as well.

I'm hyped! So when is the first build?

The first build will not be ready for a while. And it will likely consist of demo elements to get a better understanding of what we are trying to develop. I wouldn't expect it anytime before August, possibly September.

If you're interested, check out the road map on the website. 

Of course, this all changes if I can take this project full time! Going from the 5-10 hours a week whatever I can spare, to 20 guaranteed hours a week will obviously at least double delivery. (20 hours because the other 20 hours will go towards my other project, Urban Demons.)

What can you tell me about the rewards?

Well I'm hoping they're quite self explanatory, but if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below!

You want to sell the game on Steam?

That's the ultimate end goal! That will allow this patreon to go into retirement when the project is done (though people can still pledge as a form of tip jar if they wish!), and allow those who didn't pledge the chance to still play the game.

I want to create a really great product that is worth the money people put towards it. This game will stand out among the crowd due to the amount of polish and fine grain detail that will be applied to it. It will have the same love and passion my other projects have had, but it's time to really turn it up to 11 here. 

And as I keep reiterating, joining this community is the first step to really kick things off!

How will that work with adult content?

The version released on steam will comply with their ToS. However there will be a patch available on the main website which will add back in the adult content. There will be plenty of nudity and sexy imagery even without the patch though! 

What fetishes will be in the game? 

The only things that are definitely out are things that break Patreon ToS. But the main fetishes that will be indulged in TSP are:

 - Height difference (The MC isn't the tallest fellow ( around 5 and a half feet, and a few of the ladies are pretty tall! 6 foot +)

 - Netori (One of the characters is married and another possibly already in a realtionship - will you choose to get in the way?)

 - Stealth (You're in a ship full of women, but not all of them wants everyone else to find out your relationship! )

There will be more as characters get expanded and we develop their personalities fully. But know this will lean more towards less fetishes being covered and more focus on the characters themselves.

This sounds like a big under taking, are you sure you can get this done?

Yes! Absolutely! I've been delaying this project endlessly. One time I had a very large private build of it in rpg maker, but I wasn't happy with it. 

Now I'm determined to work on this project. With the knowledge I've gained from both my other projects, as well as from feedback from players. I know I can a) make something great that people will enjoy and b) have the drive and determination to see it through to completion. 

And I hope seeing these two other projects, Urban Demons and A Zombie's Life, fully completed in the next few months will show you that as well! (Of course, Urban Demons will still be on-going after with many ideas still to explore!) 

Anyway I want to keep things a bit more brief for my opening post, so I will leave it there. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below!

 - Nergal