Memoirs of a Battle Brothel News

Hi everyone!

The second post-launch patch (1.02) is out, and I've included a fix that may help the freezing issue some players are having with the game. Turns out it may be just a single line of code in the core engine .js file (thanks to SilentWriter for pointing it out).

If you were previously having issues with freezing, and version 1.02 either helped or didn't, please let me know here in the steam forums or on discord.

As many of you already know, I'm a very small solodev and I only have two test machines to try and replicate bugs on. Troubleshooting for PC games is very difficult, even for large studios, due to the variation in hardware and software players may have. For me, a lot of times it means trying to fix something I can't see. This means that there is a danger I'll break something I can't see either.

The technical aspects of gamedev are not something I would list amongst my strengths, and the game has a cobbled-together nature. I see that most of the negative reviews are focused on the more technical aspects of the game, and that's something I will be working on.

If nothing else, gamedev is a continuous learning experience. Please bear with me as I try to make the game better.

Bugs fixed

• Edited a single line of code in the core engine which may be responsible for the freezing issue
  
• Edited autosave function to cause crashing less (hopefully)
  
• Progressive and Traditionalist locations in overworld had a dialogue bug if player is neutral
  
• Entering the Guild HQ on the overworld changed the location appearance
  
• Journal quest bug for the sixth task in Iron and Velvet
  
• Player transfer error in the sixth task in Iron and Velvet
  
• Constables being overly violent in the overworld
  
• Boundary error in the Databroker’s warehouse
  
• Boundary error in the Decaying tower
  
• Sequence breaking error when talking to Isabell after finishing the Guardian’s puzzle
  
• Narsum energy drink erroneously heals HP too
  
• Infinite trust glitch for Zafra and Kore in the Guild HQ
  
• Dining Hall glitched patrons
  
• Minimap persists in Amy Seagrave’s home
  
• Mouse use disabled at some point (revisiting your guild hall will now fix this)
  

Typos

• Various quest dev messages removed
  
• Shrike says the Industrial District to the west of Saint Gorfu, but actually is to the east
  
• Typos in deciding how to end the guild civil war
  

Hi everyone! I have rushed out a patch that fixes some critical bugs and hopefully provides a solution for the freezing, slowdown or stuttering issue that some players have. If you are experiencing some kind of FPS drop, you may resolve it by tinkering around with the new settings menu. I have also attempted to fix the bug that interferes with Steam’s overlay, but since this may interfere with launching the game, I will be keeping a close eye on bug reports.

As always, you can report bugs on discord or via the Steam forums, and I'll try to get to them as quickly as I can.

Changes

I have “devolved” the settings menu to a simpler version. While the old one may look slightly better, I kind of like the simplicity of the new menu. And it add several critical features, including the ability to modify your render distance, shadow quality, and to turn off dynamic lighting.

Reducing these settings should see a sizable FPS bump, especially on older computers.

• Added a few lines to Voss’s hologram
  
• Added “work of fiction” disclaimer
  
• Steam overlay should now be working
  
• Added one more line to Nena’s intro
  
• Added a new book to the Facilitator’s empty bookcase (What is the Tech. Singularity?)
  

Bugs:

• Removed Bloody Hawk questline placeholder message
  
• Removed Overworld placeholder message
  
• Removed guild hall upgrade placeholder messages
  
• Removed Facilitator’s room placeholder message
  
• Anomalie’s computer has old files
  
• Oathstone event was bugged
  
• Shaper-only dialogue in the Regency Clinic was bugged
  
• General store dialogue bug
  
• Neutral player’s dialogue bug in ACT III intro
  
• Some prices in Pike’s shop fixed
  
• Some journal entries reformatted
  
• Various typos fixed
  

Hi everyone!

I'm aware some players may be running into a freezing or stuttering issue with the game. I'm narrowing down causes for this, and it may have something to do with game settings. Once I've nailed it down I'll try to release a patch for it soon.

Thanks,

And finally, the base game is complete! Here’s a short summary of the new content added.

Endgame content:

• Act III intro sequence
  
• Final quest for The Coming Storm questline
  
• Final quest for Iron and Velvet questline
  
• Final quest for the Abyss questline
  
• Final quest for the Bloody Hawk questline
  
• Final quest in For the Guild main questline
  
• Endgame sequence
  

Other content:

• Added new lore intro
  
• Re-added and bug-fixed 3d Free Mode as bonus content
  
• Standardized relationship system (so all companions have the same menu)
  

Bug fixes

• A lot
  

Still, I missed a few reported ones and I expect the new content will have some bugs too (specifically, Pursuers may not appear) and there will be a lot of instances where an “in-development message” pops up but isn’t needed. I will be standing by for bug patches.

I also intend on fixing the bug that interferes with the Steam overlay, which will arrive with the additional content updates down the road. While the base game’s complete, there’s still plenty more I want to add. Including:

• Backer-generated content (including new characters and questlines!)
  
• An openworld section for endgame
  
• More sex scenes and time with companions
  
• Content for the battle arena/blood pit
  
• A spa/massage room for the Guild Hall
  

Look for a roadmap on those too soon.

It’s an exciting day! Thanks again for supporting me. While it hasn’t been the longest Early Access period (roughly a year and a half?), it has been an eventful one!

I will keep you updated on new content coming and the eventual sequel.

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