Thanks for answering the questions!

Awesome that there will be two girls, I just wanted to double check, because I thought that was what I had read, etc...

Also really glad to hear that a lot of commands will be supported in this new version! One of my small quibbles with the current version is that I couldn't easily get the girls to other parts of the apartment, or in other positions.

Keep up the great work! I can't WAIT for release!

Yes, we have changed her a bit to look more attractive.

Also the skinning is better now due to the Dual-Quat rigging. It keeps more volume in the joint areas when they are bend.

About that part, was is your plan for the community sharing ? do we post our mod on the forum or is another plateform planned to allow exchange between members ?

Where are you guys seeting the percentage? I must've missed something.

You can see the percentage if you have purchased the game or donated. You receive an Xmoonproductions account manager that updates when the devs update the progress report.

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Just for my own amusement and interest...is there a list of all the videos that you guys have made to show off v3? I just now saw the 'big dick' video posted in another thread...I would just like to be able to see all the vids

Good question. I think a separate forum for the mods is best. Something like 'mods.xmoonproduction.org'.

Also we want to add a wiki in which the modding is explained in more detail (wiki.xmoonproductions.org).

At the mod "forum", you should then be able to upload ".pack" files or links to public file servers where the packs are uploaded.
And add a description on what the mod does, and how it can be used.

The pack files are self contained units that can be placed in the pack directory by the user.
When the user restarts XStoryPlayer it automatically adds itself as a 'fast sex' element or as a story.
No worries about viruses because they only contain data and no binaries.
How to make ".pack" files will all be explained on the wiki (its pretty easy).

We also think it would be a good option to allow adding packs to the account-manager. Especially for more elaborate packs.
Also allowing modders to earn back their hard work by selling mods through our website is something that could be interesting.

But at first I would be very happy to see people use the software and create new things (even if they are just small adaptations like new textures, sounds etc).
We will see how things work out. But is does not hurt to think a head a bit.

Other ideas and suggestions in this area are welcome!

Psssh, they get it easy. Oh well, I'll always be first modder.

The girls can finally strip themselves? Is this actually animated, or do these commands cause the same black out effect that the will-be-animated-in-3.0 commands do now?

This, this is a good idea.

I was talking about this modding thing with Malachai over in the 'I Know it's Taboo' thread. I suggested having either a subforum or another forum for the posting of mods.

Use a tag system to have people mark their mods when they post them, so people can see what they are getting into before they open the threads.



This, This is a very good idea! Having 'packs' that are loaded on startup are a very good thing. It keeps the mods self-contained and doesn't clutter up the directory structure in the file system.



Also a very good idea! Having a mod manager integrated into the account manager would be a good thing.



NO. NO. NO. NO.



Do NOT sell mods... I completely understand wanting to compensate modders for the time and work that they put in, but if you have them sell the mods, when we have already paid for the software, you're going to make some users angry. I would suggest a couple of alternatives.

1. If the mod is hosted here, you can somehow open donations to the modder.
2. If the mod is hosted by the modder on his own website, etc...he can do whatever the fuck he wants.

I do not agree with giving free tools to mod a game, and then charging for the mods created. I Believe that all mods for all games should be on a free, donation only, basis.
I don't think that the Dev's should offer a platform to sell mods...But I suppose people can always charge for the mod elsewhere.

My above argument doesn't necessarily go for DLC. If the game devs themselves wanted to make a few addon packs and release them as a DLC that they charge, say...$1.99, etc...(just an example) That's fine.



I'm really hoping that the modding for this game will be free and open. That it won't cost extra money to get access to the mods, etc.

One point I will ask the admin though: Do we have any idea what will be restricted content for mods? Or will there be any restrictions provided the mod is duly marked and warnings are put on the mod page?

I am glad that I am not the only one thinking that offering the mods for additional payment is a bad idea. Lots of people are already freaking out because in most games, additional content requires additional payment. They feel screwed by the developers for being charged multiple times for the same game.

You guys are already going new ways with your game, why not keep claiming new grounds by offering additional content for free?
(does not apply to v4)