Indie Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall - Hybrid FPP/Overhead Turn-based Cyberpunk Vampire RPG

[Peachcurl]

Demo is now also on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833570/Vampire_Syndicate_Gangs_of_MoonFall/

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[Cryomancer]

I could't find the download to test the demo but really wanna try this game.

Please. Make a spell which freezes enemy hearts. They would be the most effective spell for an assassin in a high magic/high tech setting, you said in other topic that likes this type of effective but ""discrete"" magic and I think that they fit more an urban fantasy setting than rain of meteors.

 

[Tyranicon]

Demo is now also on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833570/Vampire_Syndicate_Gangs_of_MoonFall/

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Yeah, porn games on Steam are locked in various different regions, and there's no easy way around it. That's why I'm releasing on Itch too: https://amemoryofeternity.itch.io/vampire-syndicate-gangs-of-moonfall

I could't find the download to test the demo but really wanna try this game.

Please. Make a spell which freezes enemy hearts. They would be the most effective spell for an assassin in a high magic/high tech setting

There should be a "Download Demo" on the right side of the steam store page, but sometimes it doesn't show up for some reason. You could also use the itch link above.

Yeah historically my games had ice/freeze magic, and I expect they'll return.

 

[Spectral Pontifex]

Vampire Gang RPG with F:NV-like factions,

Blatantly unfinished and rushed factions?

 

[Tyranicon]

Vampire Gang RPG with F:NV-like factions,

Blatantly unfinished and rushed factions?

Hopefully not, but some minor factions will be more in the background, like in my last game.

Also factions in Vampire Syndicate will work a little differently than most I've seen.

There will be factions, subfactions, and even drill down to squad-sized structures.

For a vampire lineage, those will be led by a Patriarch, "captain rank" (magisters, deep priest, bogatyr, paladin, etc), and then individual crews led by named characters.

The AI I'm building is basically there to handle the giant spiderweb of relationships between each faction. Subfactions and crews can switch alliegiances on their own, or you can help them along. Same happens to your own companions (who can lead their own crews) if they're not happy. There will be an element of social simulation here.

Yes, it's another Highly Ambitious™ effort, which I can't stop myself from gravitating towards.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

bogatyr

*Angry Kievan Rus noises*

 

[Spectral Pontifex]

I have to admit this is my most awaited Codex game. You've earned your street cred so I have no doubt this will turn out to be a playable piece of a game.

Does the pornographic aspect of the game also help the sales? I've read through all of this thread, but I no longer remember if this was stated.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Vampire Gang RPG with F:NV-like factions,

Blatantly unfinished and rushed factions?

Hopefully not, but some minor factions will be more in the background, like in my last game.

Also factions in Vampire Syndicate will work a little differently than most I've seen.

There will be factions, subfactions, and even drill down to squad-sized structures.

For a vampire lineage, those will be led by a Patriarch, "captain rank" (magisters, deep priest, bogatyr, paladin, etc), and then individual crews led by named characters.

The AI I'm building is basically there to handle the giant spiderweb of relationships between each faction. Subfactions and crews can switch alliegiances on their own, or you can help them along. Same happens to your own companions (who can lead their own crews) if they're not happy. There will be an element of social simulation here.

Yes, it's another Highly Ambitious™ effort, which I can't stop myself from gravitating towards.

This is all well and good but on what moving object will you stage the fistfight?

 

[Tyranicon]

Does the pornographic aspect of the game also help the sales? I've read through all of this thread, but I no longer remember if this was stated.

Yes, a fair amount. To the point where a more suspicious person may think that I put gratuitous porn in my games just for the financial benefits.

But the more honest answer is that I like sex and violence. It's weird that one is fine and the other has people clutching their pearls. Not that I mind more money in the least...

This is all well and good but on what moving object will you stage the fistfight?

On the flight deck of a massive airborne carrier plummeting in flames towards the city, where it will almost certainly take out a good chunk of real estate unless redirected.

It'll be a sword fight though. You can bring fists if you want.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

You can bring fists if you want

I bring axe to sword fight.

 

[Dadd]

Can you sex your opponents in combat? That would be appreciated.

 

[Nortar]

bogatyr

*Angry Kievan Rus noises*

Seriously though, if you want to have an authentic slavic power hierarchy, not just to drop of a few names, the Codex could be the proper place to outsoucre it.

For example, bogatyr is more of a wandering hero (a good way to adress the PC), but if you want some kind of an authority figure - a warleader, the better term would be "voevoda".

 

[Tyranicon]

bogatyr

*Angry Kievan Rus noises*

Seriously though, if you want to have an authentic slavic power hierarchy, not just to drop of a few names, the Codex could be the proper place to outsoucre it.

For example, bogatyr is more of a wandering hero (a good way to adress the PC), but if you want some kind of an authority figure - a warleader, the better term would be "voevoda".

Thanks, I don't plan on straying too close to historical names/terms, people who actually know Russian, Chinese, Arabic etc will probably notice that certain words and names are intentionally misspelled.

I picked bogatyr because it sounds badass.

On the same note, I think I will move ahead and add that language mechanic I was talking about. There's at least four languages in the game, probably more if I decide to add the Slayer battlecode and others.

It mostly exists just so you get additional context from dialogue you wouldn't otherwise. You'll be able to learn/download languages in a few different ways, but some are more secretive than others.

I'll see what the reception to it is in the next version of the demo.

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

Day 324(?) - Still think no sex scenes in main plot is a bad idea.

 

[Tyranicon]

Day 324(?) - Still think no sex scenes in main plot is a bad idea.

Hmm if I said that, I probably meant there won't be any mandatory sex scenes in the main plot. There will be some story beats where the player is invited to indulge in some leisurely fucking, but they're purely optional.

There's already a story-related FFFM/FFFF orgy in the demo. The player will miss out on some context and characterization if they decide to abstain, but that's intentional. Some things you only learn about people once you have sex with them, just like in real life.

 

[Nikanuur]

I don't know if this is an absolutely boneheaded move, but I think initiative will be governed by max Action Points (AP).

It makes sense: AP is a measure of your action speed, AP can be increased through skill tree/installing augments, and AP is intended to be the most powerful resource.

I'm excited to balance the classes around this. This entire game is one stupid experiment in many ways. Also movement isn't bound to AP but is a separate pool.

Advancement of the genre? I like what I am reading.

 

[Spectral Pontifex]

Day 324(?) - Still think no sex scenes in main plot is a bad idea.

Hmm if I said that, I probably meant there won't be any mandatory sex scenes in the main plot. There will be some story beats where the player is invited to indulge in some leisurely fucking, but they're purely optional.

There's already a story-related FFFM/FFFF orgy in the demo. The player will miss out on some context and characterization if they decide to abstain, but that's intentional. Some things you only learn about people once you have sex with them, just like in real life.

Hmmm, I actually think it would be interesting if the game took your character's sexual conduct into account at large. I reckon that if different factions and characters had varying opinions on the matter it would be more intriguing. I say, why not go full-in with the sexual stuff? I presume it wouldn't be too hard to include a "fade to black" option for people who don't feel like watching explicit footage.

Let me be a holy celibate warrior or a complete degenerate. Embrace true C&C (Cocks & Cunts).

 

[RaggleFraggle]

A censored mode that uses fade to black would work for those of us who want to skip that or do lets plays on streaming

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

Day 324(?) - Still think no sex scenes in main plot is a bad idea.

Hmm if I said that, I probably meant there won't be any mandatory sex scenes in the main plot. There will be some story beats where the player is invited to indulge in some leisurely fucking, but they're purely optional.

There's already a story-related FFFM/FFFF orgy in the demo. The player will miss out on some context and characterization if they decide to abstain, but that's intentional. Some things you only learn about people once you have sex with them, just like in real life.

Nice, that changes everything.

 

[Sykar]

Updated combat tutorial screenshot. Very basic stuff for now.

Not going to lie, I like the visuals very much.

Except for the grid. I kinda would prefer the blue and edges to swap places. Blue edge and actual ground looks better imho.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Updated combat tutorial screenshot. Very basic stuff for now.

Not going to lie, I like the visuals very much.

Except for the grid. I kinda would prefer the blue and edges to swap places. Blue edge and actual ground looks better imho.

Or maybe up the transparency on that blue

 

[Sykar]

Strictly speaking I still like no grid at all like in the old XCOM series the most:

But if it has to be a grid then give me outlined edges over covered tiles all day:

 

[Tyranicon]

I could look into making the grid better looking. Everything is just in a very basic state right now since it's very early development.

 

[Norfleet]

Does the pornographic aspect of the game also help the sales? I've read through all of this thread, but I no longer remember if this was stated.

Yes, a fair amount. To the point where a more suspicious person may think that I put gratuitous porn in my games just for the financial benefits.

Data from Steam does indeed suggest that all things equal, game with a more "mature" rating will get better sales.

That said, for me, the purpose of porn in a game is to keep the annoying little squeakers away. An 18+ rating gets rid of the annoying kids as you can now ban them for being underage. This creates a better environment in general for all the players, who no longer have to deal with all the squeakers.

It also expands the scope of your potential subject material. Want to rip off some popular franchise, but don't want to be mired in licensing hell? Add gratuitous porn. Now it's a legally-protected porn parody, as upheld by precedent in court.

 

[Sykar]

I could look into making the grid better looking. Everything is just in a very basic state right now since it's very early development.

It is a very minor thing though. You can leave it to the touch up phase at the end if you got time and will left.