Sapphire Safari News

Photographers, I hope you’re ready for a spooooooky Sapphire Safari patch! v022d is our LONG awaited update, offering new mechanics around familiarity, exploration, polish, sounds, and fixes! Buckle up!

[h2]Spooky Time[/h2]
First, let's chat about the new seasonal content we have added to Sapphire Safari! The Pink Moon Haunt is the first “global event” in the game. Events are a new mechanic based on the time system. Normally, events are “localized” to a particular region, but “global” events occur all over the Island. The Pink Moon happens every full moon (every 14 in-game days).



When a full moon appears in the sky, the landscape fills with toxic aphrodisiac spores, driving all the native species wild with lust. Predators, Prey, Humans, it does not matter, the only thing that does is ejaculating. The Pink Moon global event is a fantastic opportunity to photograph the natives under this new effect called “spored” since otherwise, it is a rare occurrence. Just be careful as the natives are very very eager to taste you.



To make the Halloween event feel good we have included a special button on top of the Campsite which will speed up time and force the Pink Moon event to spawn, regardless of the lunar state. So enjoy being swept away! This button will only be here for this patch. You can also summon the Pink Moon by using the beds at Camp to skip forward in time.

[h2]Familiarity and Monsutra[/h2]
Oh yes, it is finally here. The long-awaited system and mechanics for player progression and sex. These two new systems work hand in hand to give players an engaging system to reward their photography skills. Here is how it all works.

1. As you photograph the island natives and submit them to Monpedia, the species' Familiarity score increases. The amount depends on the quality of the photo.
   
2. Grow the Familiarity score enough that the species levels up from Feral to Curious, Curious to Friendly. With each tier, the species will react differently to the Photographer if they are spotted.
   
3. Instead of fleeing, they will now pose for photographs, and if you’ve managed to become Friendly they will even allow for several interactions. Headpats and any discovered Sex Acts on the island.
   

The discovery tool Monsutra is a collection of sex acts the Photographer has managed to photograph on their adventure. Unlocking a sex act in the Monsutra allows that act to be recreated with Friendly species, you can even choose what role you wish to take during the animations, top, bottom, or somewhere in the middle. It depends on what tools your character has (hehe penis) and what the creature you’ve approached has.



Combining the two new systems we have a unique and special way to interact with the wildlife on Sapphire Island. The crazy part about this is just how much more content we can add to the game, we are launching this with a modest amount of animations, but we already have plans to expand the number of animations as more builds are added. This system is very robust and is a perfect complement to our small team's art pipeline. Thank you all very much for helping us get to this point, we experimented with a lot of styles and systems over the past 3 years, and this one is just right for us.

[h2]Tools for Feedback and Reporting[/h2]
In the previous builds, we had some very interesting crash reports that we were unable to reproduce with our test hardware. To help with future crashes that come up we have built a brand new EXE file that produces crash reports if the game does crash. So now we can quickly and efficiently see the cause of major problems going forward.

I ask that if you do experience a crash, no matter how small. Please report it to us so we can work on fixing all issues. You can find the crash logs on your PC here: "C:\Users\{userName}\AppData\Local\SapphireSafari\Saved\Logs" and I would urge you to email them to [email protected] or join our Discord community and submit them there.

Given how rushed the last part of this patch was so we could hit the Halloween deadline we expect there are a couple of things we need to polish up in a hotfix following this launch. So if you find anything please let us know!



Changelog v022d

• Pink Haunt global event added
  
• Added temp Pink Moon Event spawn button above camp
  
• Familiarity system now tracks Monpedia photo scores per species
  
• Familiarity tier system added, changes to species AI per tier
  
• Familiarity interaction menu added for Monsutra panel and Headpats
  
• Monsutra functionality added, tracking Sex SO discovery
  
• Monsutra interaction panel added
  
• Added autofellatio masturbation animations
  
• Added grass flattening to masturbation animations
  
• Added tiny classification Female and Male animations for Hunting and Spored purposes
  
• Added Photographer jumping locomotions and systems
  
• Added Cliff jumping system, running against cliffs is safe, and jumping from cliffs allows falling
  
• Photographer Audio added for key prompts, sex, and idles
  
• Species Sex Audio added for Bunnets, Rudier, Lecho, Hoereno, Sweedee Caiadaly, Kokai, Furloin, Malous
  
• Spore plant added spawning rates and radius of spores need tweaking
  
• Spored species state added
  
• Hunting and Spored states now appear on photographs
  
• Monpedia Mating Tab categories changed, Sex Sleep removed for Hunting Acts
  
• Removed watch Radial Menu
  
• Removed gallery filters
  
• Removed favorite filters
  
• Removed delete from gallery
  
• Modified photo storage icon
  
• Added Guidebook UI icon and shortcut
  
• Added Map UI icon and shortcut
  
• Added Blue UI bounding box to Temp Photo Storage Icon
  
• Swapped Photo Submission to “Hold”, be safe before you attempt to submit
  
• Added Camera Options menu with tap “X” to view temp and saved photo galleries
  
• Added notification popup for submission attempt outside of beacon range
  
• Trap Plant SFX added
  
• Auto Save splash added
  
• Adult Content splash added
  
• Auto Save icon added
  
• Added additional tutorial prompts for new and upcoming features
  
• Added background blur to tutorial prompts
  
• Fixed camp tools tutorial prompt
  
• Penis size increased
  
• Added Campsite safe zone
  
• Map fixes for SO spawns
  
• Map fixes for SO optimizations
  
• Map fixes for food optimization
  
• Added new SO points for food
  
• Map fixes for bridge and walking paths
  
• New game fixes for Lunar Position
  
• Save fixes for time of day
  
• Modified Malous data entry
  
• Crash Log creation added to base EXE functionality
  
• Added EXE icon
  
• Fixed ADS softlock during capture bug
  
• Fixed player freeze softlock after using the option menu during gameplay
  
• Fixed camera handling issue post-capture
  
• Fixed camp under map post sex spawn
  
• Fixed options menu default reset button
  
• Removed hide player body option
  
• Corrected option texts for clarity
  

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And so concludes the v022 aka the “sex patches” for Sapphire Safari! I originally expected them to be “micro-patches” which turns out was very foolish. Our attention will now turn to the launch on Steam, and the content needed there. This will be mostly focused on presentation, and the introduction sequence to the game.

I hope you all have an amazing Halloween! Stay safe!

Hello photographers! Welcome to another issue of the Sapphire Documents, today we have a whole lot to talk about so let's just JUMP (hehe) into it.

[h2]The Jump[/h2]
Yes, yes. I know. You’ve all wanted it, so we have added it. Jamie and Oscar can now jump within the game world. We had to make a few mechanics for the locomotion to work correctly and there are likely some bugs related to it but for the most part, the tech is functional and it opens up some great traversal options.



Previously you could only fall off “some” cliffs. Stuff that we deemed to be too high we just make the player navigate around. With the new jumping locomotion, we have created a system where you can just “leap” from any cliff you like. If you fall too far you will damage yourself resulting in the loss of any photos you are holding within the camera itself. So if you want to complete the Rune Challenge, you will need to take the long and safe route.

[h2]Familiarity and Monsutra[/h2]
Even bigger news than the ability to throw yourself from mountains is that Sapphire Safari finally has a working Familiarity system! Yes! That means you will be able to take photos, submit them, grow closer to your favorite species, and become intimate! The process for this is broken down into two photography systems.



Monsutra: If you photograph sex acts happening around the island you will now record the act within the database called Monsutra - short for Monster Karmasutra. As of writing this Document we have 18 acts you can find on the island, but we are going to be increasing this by a lot in the next couple of patches. Things like autofellatio, blowjobs (lots of these), more tiny animations, and a lot more lesbian-only animations too.



Monpedia: Photographing species and submitting photographs to the Monpeda now fills up the Familiarity bar for each species individually. The Familiarity bar takes into account the quality level of the photos itself, meaning eventually if you replace bad photos with good photos you will unlock the two additional Familiarity levels. In total, there are three levels to achieve with each species and they will start to act differently around the player depending on how familiar they are with you. You can have a mixture of species in a zone all acting independently in your presence and so far it works quite well.

• Feral: This is how the species currently operate in the public build. They see the player, the run from the player.
  
• Curious: After some time the player becomes something they want to know more about, if spotted the species will act in a unique manner, posing for photographs, teasing the player, but still not allowing them to get close.
  
• Friendly: Now that the photographer has spent time documenting this species they will allow you to walk close to them and interact with them. There are two options for interacting, the first is petting the creature (still a WIP) and the second is to open the Monsutra and start doing some Hanky Panky with the species in question.
  

Keep in mind you’ll only be able to do the sex acts you’ve discovered, and if you or the creature lack the required genitals or do not match the size needed for the act you will not be able to even attempt it. Jamie for example will only be able to be on the receiving end of sexual encounters for the time being. Whereas Oscar can choose which role to take.

[h2]Spore Plants[/h2]
Another big feature is the inclusion of the new Spore Plants on the Island, these are rare spawning plants that burst with a toxic spore in a large radius around the plant. Getting too close means you’ll be right in the center of it. Being spored turns any creature inside it (minus the player) into a feral, horny predator. They will instantly turn on the closest creature and mate with them. Players included.



[h2]The Soundscape and Vocals[/h2]
We have also been hard at work implementing a new level of polish to the game, each of the 9 monster species and Jamie/Oscar all have unique vocal work in the game. The player characters will say things as they enter stealth, or when they make new observations. They will moan and complain about being captured. When they are hurt, when they try to activate objects, when photos are good or bad.

That is it for now! We have a bunch of other fixes and mechanics in play that we are still working on. But the build is coming along very nicely. Remember we do offer a sneak peek into the upcoming builds by giving access to our Internal Builds for VIP members on Patreon and SubscribeStar, but these are unpolished and contain a huge amount of bugs. But before anyone gets annoyed at this, just know that the polished and public builds all release at the same time, this is only for those looking to see more about the development process and support Kinky Fridays to build this awesome game.

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See you soon with more updates!

Time sure flies huh? Today Sapphire Safari turns 3 years old! What an absolutely crazy ride it has been so far. The team is still hard at work building the dream game, and this year alone has been a massive step forward for the game!

As a birthday gift to you all, Sapphire Safari will be 50% off for the next 2 weeks! This will be your last chance to grab the game at this price since we won’t be dropping so low ever again! Also, today marks the day that v022c has been released, which is most definitely the patch everyone has been wanting for so very very long.

First, let’s quickly go over what's new in v022c!

[h2]Hunting, Predators, and Sexual Flowers[/h2]
Sapphire Island just got a whole lot more dangerous. This entire patch had one major focus, make predators as threatening as we could. This is a very big step for the game, as now Prey and Predator classification actually has meaning.

Prey will fluff around the island, being cute, hanging out, and interacting with each other. You’ll see them making sweet plaps, and being cute while being lewd.
Predators are much more elusive, they will sometimes spawn thirsty and being to hunt down Prey that tickles their fancy, stalking them through bushes, until they find the perfect time to pounce. Capturing their target in a bundle of lust, using them however they want, and discarding them when they are done.

Documenting this event will be very tricky as if the player is spotted at any point during, they will now become the target of their hunt. And yes, you’ll get stuffed and grinded upon without mercy. If captured players will be used over and over until the next day, waking up sore and covered in cum. Sensitive photography equipment will break and any photos held in temporary storage will be lost.

Predators are also extremely dangerous outside of hunting mode. If the player is spotted by a Predator, they will instantly desire the exciting new creature, chasing until you manage to elude them or get caught.



We have also activated the new Prev Plant on the island as well, these stationary flowers will reach out and grab anyone close enough. Predator, Prey, Photographer. The flower does not care. Much like the Predator capture, this will result in a failure state. So do be careful.



[h2]AI Overhaul[/h2]
To help add the correct feeling to the game, the AI around predators and reactions has been drastically updated. Prey will flee if they spot you, or if you trigger any noises. Predators will try to find the source of sounds or alerts. Prey will be cautious of Predators walking around outside of hunt mode. And reaction speeds in general have been sped up unless they are pleasuring themselves.

[h2]Tutorials and Help[/h2]
We goofed in the last patch, leaving in old Tutorial Popups that were no longer relevant to the systems inside the game. In this patch, we over-corrected this and built all new tutorials explaining new systems, and how scoring works, and improved the look and feel of the tutorials in general!



Changelog v022c

• Added Tentacle Plant Spawn/Activation AI
  
• Added 4x Tentacle Plant Sex Animations
  
• Added Tentacle Plant IK Focus
  
• Added Tentacle Plant Warning SFX
  
• Added Tentacle Plant Failure State for Player Capture
  
• Added Monster Sex Sleep State and Ragdoll
  
• Added Predator Spawn/Activation AI
  
• Added Predator Hunt AI and Behavior
  
• Added Pink Smoke Eye Flair for Hunting Predators
  
• Added Prey Caution AI for Predators
  
• Added Predator Hunt Locomotion and Capture Animation
  
• Added 4x Predator Sex Animations
  
• Added 9x Monpedia Mating Tab Photo Categories and Animation Tags
  
• Added nearly 100x general animations for general activities.
  
• Updated all existing Sex Animations
  
• Updated all IK hold points and interactions
  
• Changed Furloin Nest Location
  
• Fixed Walking Slopes on Radio Beacons
  
• Added Player capture state skip
  
• Added Player torn clothing models - use wardrobe in Camp to repair clothing
  
• Added Oscar vocals
  
• Added Bunnets vocals - currently used by all Species
  
• Changed Jamie model - new tanlines and hair color
  
• Changed Oscar model - new skin texture
  
• Updated Jamie breast physics
  
• Updated Jamie butt physics - her ass claps so nicely now
  
• Updated testicle physics
  
• Added New flee and alert AI
  
• Added New noisemaker AI
  
• Adjusted reaction speed and systems for awareness
  
• Prey Awareness mode added
  
• Mating Tab additional tagging added
  
• Added Sex Skeleton optimizations
  
• Adjusted New Moon and Transition Moon brightness at night
  
• Added Player Capture camera
  
• World Respawn on Player Capture transition
  
• Several Map upgrades
  
• Fixed Player NG spawn-facing
  
• Fixed Malous spawn rate
  
• Main Menu overhauled to include Tourist Mode and Story Mode buttons
  

This patch was massive for us, and now our focus turns to Familiarity. The last bastion of open-world sex mechanics left to build in Sapphire Safari. Here is a quick sneak peek at some of the “modeling” poses higher familiarity species will jump into when you’re spotted!



We are also in the middle of overhauling the introduction sequence to the game (where you select your character) and making a CGI Trailer to show off the game in a better light. We realize up until this point we have had zero gameplay trailer or anything of the sort, and that is coming, we just need to steamroll these last mechanics before we focus on that.



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Happy birthday to Sapphire Safari once more, and we hope you all enjoy the new patch!

Hello explorers! Just a heads up, we have updated our Roadmap for Sapphire Safari, it can be seen on the main page or directly below.


This is not the end of the full content roadmap, as following Phase Three are two additional biome regions planned, a Snow Biome and a Tundra/Volcano Biome. Each region is intended to be just as big as the Plains area. This includes new Species, Events, Nests, Side Quests, etc.

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We hope you all intend to stay with us on our journey as we near the Early Access launch on Steam, we are trying to add as much functionality as humanly possible to the game before launch.

As always, direct your questions below.

Welcome explorers! Lots to talk about today, needless to say, we have been very very busy. Our focus has been entirely on the new Predator system, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt, that this feature will be one of your favorites.

[h2]Time to Hunt![/h2]
Predators will now spawn thirsty for a sweet treat, entering hunt mode which a pink mist around their eyes can indicate (don’t worry this does not show up in photos). They will stalk their prey and wait for an opportune time to strike, leaping into the air and taking what they need.


If the player disturbs a Predator during a hunt they will now become the focus of their sexual aggression. You can attempt to run, you can throw rocks at the Predators, you can even try to hide from them and break line of sight. But eventually, you’ll slip up and become a twinky for these aggressive Monster Girls. We are still building this feature right now so that the thread of Predators extends to those, not in hunting mode, our goal is to make every single Predator the player runs into a threat.


If you are grabbed you will now lose all temporary photos being carried and the time of day will change as the player passes out from being used as a sex toy, all creatures on the island will also reset as well.

Both Oscar and Jamie have had visual upgrades to their character models, both now have tans from being outside, with Jamie having tan lines from her bathing suit. Both characters now have “ruined” alts for their base clothing which happens to their clothing after being caught by aggressive Fauna and Flora. You can revert your clothing using the wardrobe in the campsite.


[h2]Better Behaviours[/h2]
Prey now has a vastly improved reaction to seeing the player, previously they would kinda run back and forth, kinda being unsure of where to go. It has led to some very interesting scenarios where the total number of alerted creatures would include just about all spawns. Now, when girls spot you only the creature who finds the player will react, the other creatures will just flee, and when they flee they leave the area as quickly as possible.

The result is that being spotted, means that the possibility of taking photos drastically goes down. There have also been a lot of tweaks implemented for the speed of creatures discovering the player and it is all starting to feel correctly tuned. We are still working on how the noise makers alert the surrounding areas, as it tends to put all creatures into the same animation pose and feedback loop, which is not intended.

[h2]Mating Monpedia[/h2]
Our team has been hard at work building the new animation and tagging for the Mating Tab in the Monpedia. Each species now has access to 9 more photo categories related just to the new sex acts in the game.


[h2]Pretty Sexy Flowers[/h2]
We have also created a new AI around the Aggressive Flora on the island. The Perv Plant as we are calling it internally will reach out and grab anyone passing by, including players! Depending on the genitals of the grabee the animations will change. I have even had a Perv Plant grab a leaping Predator out of the air saving my behind from being grabbed!


There are a bunch of other smaller changes we have made to the game which I will go over in greater detail once the patch drops. I also wanted to let everyone know that if you’re looking to support our development and want to access our internal development builds (filled with an assortment of bugs and incomplete features) you can do so by becoming a VIP in our supporter programs on Patreon or SubscribeStar. This is only for the most diehard supporters and no one is missing out on content by not applying for this. We just wanted to give more back to our community, and to those who really want to help this game succeed!

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We will be dropping this soon, just we need to make sure all the bugs are squashed and all the content is working as intended!