New Cyana WIP Updates -- October
— 10/09/2021
As much as I like the LOOK of the current build the framerate is still an issue. Taking a look at a few options to boost performance. (edited)
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New Cyana WIP Updates -- September Cont.
— 09/28/2021
All characters will be making the jump from 0.1e to 0.1f. No cut content due to the upscale! In addition, I am adding a LOT of additional dialogue for most of the NPC's that haven't gone active yet.
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2021-10-27 18:48:53 +0000 UTC View PostNew Cyana Updates WIP -- September
— 09/28/2021
More updates to the navigation system of New Cyana. This brings this version up to speed with the fixes made in RLD!
[2:17 PM] I'm aiming to fix most if not all of the New Cyana crash/lag issues from t...
2021-10-27 18:41:54 +0000 UTC View PostNew Cyana Updates -- September
— 09/24/2021
A good number of fixes and updates have been made to the navigation system for New Cyana, bringing things in line with RLDs navigation system makes navigation and dev work much easier.
New Cyana WIP Updates -- September
Production is switching from RLD to New Cyana. The plan is to switch each update between RLD, and New Cyana, with the Rio DVD in production in the background.
— 09/23/2021
Making a LOT of progress on New Cyana! Testing out major performance updates right now. Have FINALLY got terrain streaming/culling working along with foliage and structural improvements!
Post Backlog Incoming
Sorry all, there was a miscommunication between Crow and myself about posts and I have a backlog of content to share with you. There's been a lot going on and updates on the way.
All this has been posted in the announcement thread on our Discord, but it should always have been mirrored here. This shouldn't be an issue again, but for anyone who wants immediate updates on game news, please join our Discord. You'll get the posts as Crow updates them and not have to wait for me to mir...
2021-10-27 18:30:45 +0000 UTC View PostRLD Live for Gold Members!
Everyone! Check your Patreon messages, because all gold member tiers and up have a link for RLD in Unity!
It's been a long road to get here, but it's finally ready for you to explore. Keep in mind this is only the beginning. There are more updates in the works and everything is really coming together step by step.
Fixes for Update 0.1b3
- Revised and fixed hitboxes by Bridge, Gang Hideouts, Motel, and Tunnel.
- Repaired code on load screens causing delays, load ti... 2021-09-19 06:45:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Alpha Team: Update and Change Log
Check your Patreon messages, a new build is live and ready for your testing. You've all been awesome getting all the bugs out! It's so close to Gold release! It's Exciting!
Notes for Update 0.1b2
- Ginger's price adjusted from $20 to $50.
- Load Screen Lockouts: Map Name Revision fixed redirect error on loading.
- Updated Load Screen 4: Misspelled "Empire"
- Mislabeled Exit Key Prompts: E key switched to Q key to Exit
- Dialogue Sys... 2021-09-12 03:53:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Alpha Team: Link Update and Bug Fixes
New link in your Patreon Mailbox! You all have been great at getting some of these fixes ironed out.
Fixes:
• Price Adjustment: Ginger's price adjusted from $20 to $50.
• Load Screen Lockouts: Map Name Revision fixed redirect error on loading.
• Crissy
• Updated Load Screen 4: Misspelled "Empire"
• Mislabeled Exit Key Prompts: E key switched to Q key to Exit 2021-08-24 04:46:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Alpha Team: RLD Pre-Alpha Live!
Check your Patreon Mailbox, Alpha Team, because there's finally an update link ready for you to sink your teeth into! I know it's been a long time coming, but I've been working hard, learning how to use Unity to do what I want and need and I finally can show you all the progress I've made!
Below is what's in the changelog -- which you can also see in the game itself!
Pre-Alpha 0.1b 8/22/21
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City Skyline 2021-08-22 21:39:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Repeat Reward Messages
Sorry for the double message with links. There's some weird back end stuff going on over here and because it's the weekend and a Holiday it's not going to get addressed until Tuesday most likely. So if you get multiple reward emails, that's why. Feel free to ignore them. The links are the same.
2021-07-04 15:07:18 +0000 UTC View PostAnne - Dress To Thrill - Teaser
The process of translating the Dress To Thrill feature into Unity has been a long one but we are FINALLY starting to see results! Anne was nice enough to assist me with the new toggle system.
In addition to updating her badass biker leathers, Anne can now select and remove certain layers and leave others on...or take it all off! This is just the beginning and there is a LOT more on the way!
Now I'm headed out for a few days. I hope you enjoy the teaser.
2021-06-22 01:08:19 +0000 UTC View PostA Couple of Days
Hey all, Crow's heading out of the studio for a few days, but I'm still here (Tyvara), sending out links and keeping up communications.
He's taking some time to visit family, that, and he hasn't been on a solo vacation in about a decade, so it's certainly overdue.
No worries, I'm holding things down here at the studio while he's away. If needed, I'm on Discord and will respond to messages.
2021-06-22 00:37:41 +0000 UTC View PostAnne Update Preview: WIP Teaser
Here is a WIP teaser video for Anne's scene featuring new sounds, controller updates, and fully revised animation! By popular demand, the car makes noise the harder you go!
Video Tier folks -- look forward to a longer cut of this video in a later post.
2021-06-17 20:37:59 +0000 UTC View PostNew Alpha Team Perks: Discord Workload Streams
We are excited to offer exclusive workload streams to Alpha Team members through Discord! These streams are ONLY on Discord, so if you're not there, you should definitely join. We're also offering streams for Discord and a dedicated chatroom for our regular streams as well so you can access everything all in one place.
Workload streams for Alpha Team Members will have the sound off and occur at random times throughout the day, so any team member can pop in and see what I'm up to a...
2021-06-12 04:47:09 +0000 UTC View PostStreaming with Prizes: Dakimakuras, Wall Scrolls, or Both?
We've had a rather generous offer to bring back Livestream raffles, but this time, instead of gold subscriptions, the prizes will be existing HTH Dakimakuras or Wall Scrolls from Furry Dakimakura!
So the question is, would you be interested in streams with physical prizes? And which sorts of prizes are more appealing?
Winners would be selected by a random number generator based on the number of viewers in the Livestream. Entry is free, just show up to watch the stream.
2021-06-10 18:21:09 +0000 UTC View PostIntroducing the HTH Studios Codex
https://www.hthstudios.com/ has been updated to replace the old & busted Wiki-System with the addition of the Codex! https://www.codex.hthstudios.com/
This has been a long time coming, but it's finally live! No more issues with outside wiki systems. This is our own, in-house Codex.
A HUGE shout out to The Viewer who help...
2021-06-02 20:01:19 +0000 UTC View PostXXX Video Store Updates
Video playback in RLD is now running up to and beyond a glossy-as-all-fuck 1000 fps. I know it's completely unnecessary but I just kind of want to flex a bit.
Seriously, though I would much rather have video playback take whatever we throw at it than complain the entire time like flash used to.
2021-05-08 05:06:06 +0000 UTC View PostNPC Interactivity Update
Kira is filling in for a new character, Russel, at the XXX video while I finish his design! This will allow us to start getting more dialogue in the store sooner as well as a trigger point for the videos!
2021-05-08 05:04:59 +0000 UTC View PostNarriatt Beach Preview
Nariatt beach is the furthest you can go In the current 0.1e build. Even then the area is limited to prism ridge by way of a load screen.
The New Overworld Map of New Cyana is completely accessible, soon you can walk from Nariatt Beach to any other point on the island.
2021-05-08 05:02:21 +0000 UTC View PostErosion Kit
One of the more useful terrain tools in Unity 2021 is the Hydraulic Erosion Kit. A fluid simulator that applies timelapse-like erosion to mountainsides. Combines with custom brushes and settings we are achieving some very interesting terrain details both above and below the ocean.
2021-05-08 05:01:16 +0000 UTC View PostBeach/Underwater Terrain Preview
With the Map Terrain Texture grid up to date, I'm preparing areas for cleanup/Detailing.
As the development cycle continues we'll be exploring more beaches and underwater areas.
2021-05-08 05:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostSapphire Monument Comparison
A quick look at the current version of the Sapphire monument (0.1e) and the brand new redesign (0.1f).
The side-by-side makes the improvements more obvious imo.
If you're wondering what happened to the mountain, I had to put that there because otherwise, the draw distance would fuck everything up. ANYTHING that you saw hidden by a big ugly rock in the old build is due to draw distance limitations at the time.
I removed it in the new build and will likely add ruins there inst...
2021-04-18 23:23:48 +0000 UTC View PostDetailing Sapphire Bay
I've been making a lot of progress in Unity and it's coming together really well. This is a better look at the new Sapphire Bay.
Now with Waterfalls!
Structures are getting restored!
With the addition of some new details, this area will soon be ready for NPCs!
2021-04-18 23:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostNew Cyana Overworld Map: Terrain Preview
After a Year in development and 6 months of preproduction that single largest map/object I have ever created is nearing completion. Compare to the work which has been done so far the next phase of Texturing, Detailing, and constructing Unity optimized structures, natural features, and bringing the sprites over is going to go extremely fast. I have been learning a LOT and practicing my skills in the lab. The next step is Terrain texturing.
Music is Sampled From The Score to Tr...
2021-03-25 06:42:05 +0000 UTC View PostNew Cyana: Progress Report: Area Test
There are BIG changes coming for New Cyana in the next update.
I know it has been a very long time since we addressed the New Cyana/High Tail Hall project, but a LOT of work had to be completed behind the scenes regarding the code and functionality of several new tools that aided tremendously in the production of these new massive island maps.
When complete, New Cyana is roughly 21 Kilometers or around 13 miles of explorable map space North to South. This being the mos...
2021-03-25 05:52:20 +0000 UTC View PostMASSIVE updates in the works for High Tail Hall: New Cyana
The overworld map for New Cyana is FINALLY starting to take shape. This is a major overhaul to the area maps you are currently using in version 0.1e and will eliminate area loading screens entirely (Think more like Skyrim compared to Half Life 2)
Be aware that we are making RAPID progress on this map. Underwater elevation mapping is complete and terrestrial mapping is nearing completion.
2021-03-24 20:29:04 +0000 UTC View PostAdult Video Interior WIP
A sneak peak at the inside of the Adult Video store. Features will be expanding over more than one update but video testing is already underway behind the scenes.
2021-03-24 17:09:22 +0000 UTC View PostRed Light District Mini Progress Video
A quick look at the WIP for the adult shop area hinted at in the previous video. Shelves are up, counter space and storage is built, dressing rooms and lighting are in. Just need to grime things up, add some clutter and detailing.
2021-03-09 05:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostRed Light District Mini Progress Video
Sorry for the silence, but there's been a LOT going on behind the scenes. Unfortunately, the bulk of it has been code dev which is not sexy and has no visuals. However, this video shows the first small step of what will become much larger updates: We have FINALLY managed to find a system that works to process and play mp4 video in-game. This is going to make things like cutscenes and in-world video possible.
2021-02-23 01:38:24 +0000 UTC View Post