Venture Seas News

Edit 1: Reuploaded build with progression fix for existing save files. Edit 2: Uploaded another progression fix to Itzayula town...
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A new content update is now live on the Steam Beta Branch!

If you wish to play this build, make sure to switch your game version to the Steam Beta Branch!



The [Bleakfyre Harrows] update features a whole new story chapter, with a new town, dungeon, and lewd animated scenes! (see full changelog list below)

Please list your found bugs and issues to the appropriate channels in the official discord!
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

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I'm compelled to explain why this particular update took an unusually long time to be released.

The TL;DR of it is that I had been suffering from a debilitating mental depression from an unclear physical cause, which I believe I have now overcome after many lifestyle changes/experiments.

I feel inclined to apologize profusely to everyone who has supported the project to date, even if in retrospect, the depression turned out to be outside of my immediate control.

I have been a powerhouse of work and motivation for these past two weeks and am very hopeful that I'll be able to continue at this pace!

I'm very sorry that I left you all waiting so long for new content and fixes to Venture Seas. Moving forward, I'm genuinely excited to be working at my maximum ability/enjoyment again!

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[h2]Content Additions[/h2]
Main Story - Chapter 5 added

New dungeon - Bleakfyre Harrows
----New unique artwork race - Greblins (Warrior and Shaman versions)
----New unique artwork race - Emberkin
----New boss - Minoguar
----Reworked Voidling/summon visual design
----New items - Food, Armor, Weapons, Materials, Treasures, Cosmetics
----New Runes: [Incinerate], [Flaming Target], [Ashes to Ashes], [Cleanse]

New town - Itzayula
----New unique artwork character - Priestess Akna
----New character/animated still - Goddess Kisin
----New repeatable lewd artwork featuring Akna and Kisin

New side content - Grindhouse Coffee (futa coffee shop)
----New unique character artwork - Nadia
----2 new repeatable animated lewd scenes with Nadia

Added several new transformation items
----Dubious Blue Pill - Penis size increase
----Frigid Essence - Penis size decrease
----Brotox Injection - Change face to masculine
----He-Shea Butter Facial - Change face to androgynous
----Sizzling Salve - Change body type to lean
----Felidan Pheromones - Ball size decrease
----Fun Juice - Ball size increase (Updated info and text scene)
----Siren's Breath - Reduces breast size (Updated info and text scene)
----All items above can now be crafted or purchased (from limited vendor inventory)

Added new clothing items
----Tribal Armor
----Breezy Top (supports custom color)
----Tribal Tasset
----Tribal Gloves
----Tribal Sandals

New 'Eye-Shadow' type functionality
----Can change at 'Nyaura' town alchemist trader - [Flirty], [Tribal] added

New voicebanks for giantess and quirky feminine
----Added giantess voice to Hydra and Yeti
----Added quirky feminine to Mariel and Alexis

Added environmental color 'tinting' system to characters (Averages pixels from bg image)
Added particle-based weather system
----Added new 'snowfall weather' particle effect to appropriate scenes
----Added new 'rainfall' particle effect to appropriate scenes
----Added new 'foggy' particle effect to appropriate scenes

Several new environment artworks
All slime enemy designs have new unique artwork reworks
Several new special scenes to various existing dungeons (future lewd scenes)
'Tribal' makeup alternate for aurelia (will be an unlockable special costume in future)
Added many new travel/journey blurbs to show after completing a ship journey
Added a few minor NPCs into the game for more variation in existing content
New sex looping sound system (currently only on new scenes)
New ambiance audio tracks (added appropriately throughout the game)

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]
Added validation code for active/completed quests arrays for existing save files
----This should fix some broken progression in existing save files
----Added main story event validation when loading a file

Improved 'product use' error checks and text alerts
Removed 'Dark Pit' Event in Ruined Alcazar
Improved paper-doll part coloring with darker skin tones
Dungeon info files can now have a 'default ambiance' track set
Slightly buffed dungeon exp gain from completing a zone
Expedition end panel will now always show, no matter how a dungeon has ended
You will no longer take backtracking damage during expeditions while on casual difficulty
Reworked some code in preparation for further modding support
Converted buttons in character info panel to tooltips
Functionality to add colored text to tooltips
Added option to surrender during Expedition Map screen
Can now only mark 1 target at a time during combat
Equipment and Outfits are returned to ship inventory when dismissing crewman/whore
Food item use now only shows active Expedition members
Replaced some Vinthal anger voice clips
Tweaks to mouth movement system for main characters
Enemy skins/body can now be set for combat encounters from spreadsheets
Optimized animated sex code
Changed some item descriptions/info
Slightly altered appearance of some existing NPCs
Updated functionality of old spreadsheet scripts & added a few new scripts
Minor tweaks to many scenes throughout the game (improved transitions, audio etc...)

Added cheat/debug skip to the start of each in-game chapter
----Provides relevant gear/levels for characters
Added hotkey rebinding menu for 0-9 (more hotkey support to come)
----Added keybinding for hiding/showing UI (num_5 default)
----Added keybinding for quicksaving (and new save slot) (num_0 default)
----Added keybinding for using kits during expeditions (hotkeys z|x|c)
Added buyback option from traders
----Can buyback any sold item (anywhere), at an increased cost
New ship upgrade allowing brothel workers to [Rest Up] quicker
----Ship upgrades now validate on load

[h2]Bug/Issue Fixes[/h2]
Fixed progression issue after the end of Deepmount Caverns
Fixed dungeon zone slots not cycling as intended (causing progression issues)
Fixed issue where monk fight would be loaded instead of void behemoth in sakura jungle
Fixed major issues with scene transitions/fade system
Fixed coin not being removed for chapter 4 ship and outfit upgrades
Fixed Lai li fight incorrectly leading to void behemoth fight
Fixed food usage issue in dungeons, where crew selection wouldn't be prompted
Fixed Crewman and Whore prospects available in towns not saving/loading correctly
Fixed some issues with yeti fisting lewd scene
Fixed Town Requests progressing before player accepts them
Fixed duplicate town requests generated from town board
Fixed UI issues with animated UI when opening combat loot bags
Fixed issue with SexManager sprite skin changing code
Fixed default audio slider imbalance
Fixed issues with the silhouette system
Fixed issue with Aurelia footplay scene when the player has a cock
Fixed ball size not adjusted to match cock size in intro editor
Fixed 'Southern Eccentric' NPC having an unintended feminine voice
Fixed arms not being skin tinted in Aurelia sex scene
Fixed combat stat descriptions showing unintended letters/symbols
Fixed central continent showing the wrong name on the world map
Fixed wrong ambiance and music playing when leaving outfitter tent in Sea of Tents
Fixed some issues involving screen-wide particle effects
Fixed Troll NPCs not having a mouth in some expressions
Fixed Troll Hunter appearing at the edge of the screen during the pre-combat scene
Fixed unintended random Uthgar boss fight in Deepmount Caverns
Fixed crash caused by rudely declining Vinthal for sex after he walks you home
Fixed several reported typos in scenes
Fixed a bunch of other minor bugs that I neglected to note

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Please join the official discord to report any bugs or issues:
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

Thank you so much for your attention and feedback!
Stay tuned for further updates.

We've been rushing to get a beta release out before the 25th, but unfortunately, Christmas is right around the corner and we can't get something playable (or with complete artworks) ready in time this year :(

Big apologies for not having something new to experience for the holidays in Venture Seas, but hopefully the new content will be a lot more enjoyable, with us given more time to refine the latest content release and ensure as few bugs as possible.

Here are some artwork/animation previews to tide you over until we release the next patch after Christmas!







It has been a hard year for many people, so we hope all of you and the people you love have a great time during the holidays!

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Please join the official discord to report any bugs or issues:
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

Also follow our official twitter:
https://twitter.com/VentureSeas

Thank you so much for your attention and feedback!
Stay tuned for further updates.

Time for another progress update and, while we’re not quite there yet, it feels like everything really is starting to come together for this next build. (If you follow our twitter, you'll likely know some of this already.)

First and foremost here’s the finished implementation of the new ‘Greblin’ race NPCs, a belligerent race of goblinoid enemies that infest Bleakfyre Harrows.



But before you can get to grips with them you’ll have to negotiate your way past the voracious Swamp Goddess who claims ownership of these tainted lands. (Work in Progress)



We've also finished adding a new 'mayan-influenced' city to the game, where you will meet the beautiful Priestess Akna!



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Please join the official discord to report any bugs or issues:
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

Also follow our official twitter:
https://twitter.com/VentureSeas

Thank you so much for your attention and feedback!
Stay tuned for further updates.

Progress update for Venture Seas! Just wanted to waffle about our progress on the next build.

Firstly, I'd like to mention that we're trying out a social media posting schedule, so we can keep people more informed.

I'll be posting info and artwork about the project on the Official Twitter.

As for the next build, we've been working hard on Bleakfyre Harrows (the final 'main story' dungeon) and Itzayula (a new 'mayan inspired' swamp city)

All of the dungeon scenes are written and implemented as a base, awaiting testing and final artwork.

Here's some concepts of a new shortstack 'Greblin' race we've been designing for the new dungeon!



Most of the main story content is now written and complete, all the way to the ending. The post-game will feature a new ship (an ironclad vessel) which will act as an opportunity to travel under the world-oceans, up into the sky-ocean or even new continents! (for modded maps or future expansions)



As you can see, we've also been working on concepts for a 'wetsuit/spacesuit' for when the story brings our adventurers to the sky ocean (leading to the final encounter)

Our new programmer has been hammering out fix after fix, and many Q.O.L additions, such as 'buyback feature' from traders, quicksaving, and game balance changes.

I've been restructuring code for player modding purposes and drawing new sex scenes/concepts (Which I'll post WIPS to twitter soon, so be sure to Follow Us!)

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Please join the official discord to report any bugs or issues:
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

Thank you so much for your attention and feedback!
Stay tuned for further updates.

Venture Seas has updated with more fixes and tweaks!! (See the changelog below)

Beta Changelog

• Fixed Void Behemoth battle not triggering
  
• Fixed Lai Li battle not triggering
  
• Added info about 'zone cycling' to Zone Select tutorial
  
• Fixed crashes related to active deck leader, in deck builder
  
• Fixed perk list button incorrectly showing on friendly summons
  
• Fixed Aurelia relationship progression breaking if rejected footjob
  
• Fixed NPC Avatar related crashes when giving crewmates horns/monster ears
  
• Fixed crash after declining vinthal for sex after he walks you to your room
  
• Removed remnants of old towns/world map "scene checking" system
  
• Removed troll boss from boundless cavern combat spawning (unintended)
  
• Removed some unnecessary files from assets folder
  

Please join the official discord to report any bugs you find in the beta branch:
https://discord.gg/C7JKZKS

Thank you so much for your attention and feedback!
Stay tuned for further updates.