There are at least two of us! Though, I also follow your stuff elsewhere and look at the blog occasionally so not too worried if I stop seeing stuff here.

Quote from: SierraLee on Feb 22, 2025, 07:54 PMHey folks, two quick pieces of news! One is that Steam got a second update, resolving all known achievement bugs. The other is that I'm announcing my newest campaign to wrap up a side project:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierralee/dont-save-the-princess

More info on the blog:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/02/dont-save-princess-kickstarter-pre.html

Then again, is anyone still reading this? I'm stubborn about finishing things I start, but once TLS has been concluded I may stop updating this thread.

I'm still here, and I still love you, but I have been generally preoccupied with this that or...ooh shiny.

(guess I used a different name before but still)

Quote from: SierraLee on Feb 22, 2025, 07:54 PMThen again, is anyone still reading this? I'm stubborn about finishing things I start, but once TLS has been concluded I may stop updating this thread.

Well even if there is no reply that dosn't mean that some of us are not watching your posts.

Quote from: vadi92 on Mar 01, 2025, 06:29 AMWell even if there is no reply that dosn't mean that some of us are not watching your posts.

And I appreciate that! Interestingly, I posted the same announcement in many places this forum got one of the largest responses.

Uh, I don't really have an announcement this time. The KS is doing well:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierralee/dont-save-the-princess/

We're past 250% of the goal and closing in on the biggest stretch goal!

Another update, this one filled with fancy new features, is now available for patrons!

More info at the blog:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/03/tls-0790-released.html

Because this is a very visual update, I've gone back to posting some screenshots again. This one includes 500+ new images so that you now see the characters in combat, such as Nalili showing off her good side here:


There are tons of these, with multiple images for every character:


And yes, this includes all the synergy skills:


This update should go public in a week, taking us much closer to the final release!

Meanwhile we have exciting news on the DStP Kickstarter for everyone:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierralee/dont-save-the-princess

We have passed 400% of our goal, and we only need to hit 450% in order to make every sex scene in the game fully animated! All of the money toward this goal will go to Annikath, so if you have appreciated her work and want to see her do more animations, this would support her directly, me indirectly, and DStP overall.

Newest update is public! Links and info here:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/03/tls-0792-public-release-kickstarter.html

Meanwhile, the DStP campaign has smashed its stretch goals - that means the game's scenes will all be fully animated and voice acted! We're down to under a week, so we have rolled out some new tiers and a final stretch goal:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierralee/dont-save-the-princess?ref=2uisrg

This is the biggest opportunity I've ever offered to get involved in my game design: in addition to stuff like your portrait in the game, you could design one of the princess's custom outfits, add an NPC, or even direct an entire new scene! More attention will arrive via KS in the final 48 hours, so if any supporters want first pick, now is the time.

Alright backed and impatiently awaiting the beta.

 

Quote from: doombot on Mar 26, 2025, 02:08 AMAlright backed and impatiently awaiting the beta.

 

Thank you so much! We passed our goals and so I'm hopeful about the future of this one. ^_^

Newest update is public! Links and info here:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/07/tls-0806-public-release.html

That's probably also the best place to discuss the instability in the adult games space. I've included more links for myself in case any given platform gets banned. I'd say that I'll be on all these forums, too, but since they're mostly ghost towns... pick the platform of your choice. I will definitely be around, it's just a question of where to find me!

Meanwhile, we have finally completed the postgame. Please enjoy.

Yeah, the old forums are dying and the golden age of digital smut seems to be over for sure.

Forums may be dead, but since the game is nearly finished, I want to keep updating to the end. A new build of TLS, filled with an enormous number of revisions/improvements, is now available on Patreon and SubscribeStar!

Links/info at the blog:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/09/tls-0810-released.html

v81
 - Two new investments have been added that only appear in negative scenarios. These will never be optimal, but should make the investment system a bit more forgiving.
 - Ledger and investment returns windows have been overhauled, with fancier formatting and investments divided into tabs by location. No balance changes.
 - When considering an investment, an additional window will pop up giving Megail's thoughts and other information.
 - Three characters got new portrait/dialogue images to better match the art overall: Elleani, Tertia, and topless Simon.
 - Various random mobs have small amounts of added dialogue.
 - Two additional illustrations in the intro sequence.
 - The prologue now grants a book that can serve as a tutorial for players new to RPGs.
 - The first visit to the Stineford region has some added dialogue for Hilstara and Robin.
 - Tweaks to events in Stineford, encouraging player to talk to Megail first.
 - Additional dialogue upon completion of the spider house in Stineford.
 - Chapter 2 roam has been modified so that the player cannot miss Withered Mountain.
 - Hiring mercenaries has been tweaked: rewards for multiple companies increased, upkeep costs reduced, personal discretionary penalty removed.
 - During Yarra's Route, there are new options for the Orc Council and Ogre scenes.
 - A few characters from Dari's quest make earlier cameos in Ardford.
 - Similarly, Melymn appears inaccessibly in Theltiar.
 - Some conversations before the final battle have been tweaked or extended.
 - Grynyth "Play" placeholder removed for now.
 - Lilith has an additional conversation variant.
 - One new bust image: Luanell now has a unique sprite/face/bust compared to other Givini women.
 - Error with Sho's battle images fixed, adding a new battle pose.
 - Graphical tweaks to OE succubus children and one of Lynine's assistants.
 - The base "map" tiles on the walls have been modified from a general map to the TLS continents.
 - Revised scene art: Tertia TF
- New illustrated scenes: Carina + Yarra, Gawnfall Orgy, Sarai's First Time, Yarra Teasing, Riala Prologue, Final Pan Out

Okay, sleep now. -_-

Newest update is public! Links and info here:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2025/10/tls-0812-public-release.html
https://store.steampowered.com/app/951830/The_Last_Sovereign/

If you have a Steam account, please consider leaving a review to help prepare the game for the big launch, as this will be a major chance for new players to find the game. I hear from some people who say they'll only review complete games as a matter of principle... if that applies to you, think about what you want to write, because TLS will be leaving Early Access soon!

Of course I'll fix any reported bugs, and Annikath will continue illustrating scenes, but otherwise we should have a smooth path to the big release. Now it's more about timing and launching when I can support the release than any obstacles in development.

Well, everyone, the game is finally complete! You can play version 1.0.0 on my blog or Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/951830/The_Last_Sovereign/

I like to finish what I start, so I've been updating this thread for years... but there comes time when things need to end, and this is probably it. This is my career now, and I'm in this for the long term, so here are some places where you can follow my work:
https://store.steampowered.com/developer/sierralee
https://discord.gg/jKMncKyTZ7
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/

Thanks for everything.

Sad to see you go, but understandable. These forums don't really provide the audience any more.

I quite liked Desecration of Wings and Noxian Nights, never had the time and motivation to try the newer games.

Oh, and  Kingdom of Deception, stole quite a few images from that once. It was quite unique in how much effort was put into describing Orc society. Especially for an h-game.

Edit: Oh, and never played, but... ahem... reused Once Ever After a bit, too. You might recognize Muruka in the last spoiler in the thread next to yours.