The Company - Alpha 5.3 - Release Notes

The 5.3 update for The Company releases this week for patrons! Below you'll find detailed patch notes for this update. Patrons should expect to see the update go live no later that the morning of the 30th, with a public release going live 1-2 weeks later. The patron exclusivity of this update will last just a little bit longer due to the breadth of changes I'm tracking in this patch.

On to the notes!

The Company - Alpha 5.3

This is Part One of a two part release for 5.3, featuring the new transformation system, overhauled crafting system, paper doll system, and several other fixes and updates. Part Two is expected to release towards mid-late June and will feature patron-submitted events, character customization options, updates to the exploration system, and updates to the conversation system.

General System Updates

• A new "Report Issue" button has been added to the sidebar for bug reports
• Autosave is now enabled in game
  • The game will now automatically save in a designated save slot every morning
• The new paper doll system is now available, and can be activated at the start of the game
  • This replaces mirror and wardrobe scenes with a layered paper doll of the character, reflecting all physical, clothing, and makeup options
  • This will also replace the player's portrait in the sidebar and text boxes
• Images and paper doll can now be enabled/disabled from the sidebar 
• The bedroom masturbation scene has been rebuilt, and has sensible TF effects

Transformation System Updates

• There are now only three genders in the game:
  • Male
  • Trans
  • Female
• The player's gender is now on a 100 point scale running from -50 (Male) to 0 (Trans) to 50 (Female)
• The Shemale gender has been removed completely, and Sissy and Bimbo genders are now gender states based on your primary gender
• Transsexuals and Females can become Bimbos by maintaining a high Arousal
• Transsexuals and Males can become Sissies by maintaining a low Dominance
• Transsexuals can become both a Sissy and a Bimbo at the same time
• Breast, Anus, Vagina, and Penis sizes and states are now tracked in game and referenced accordingly
• Breast and Penis size can affect certain transformation
• Transformations now have a 2-day cooldown, preventing them from occurring back to back
• All reaction events have been updated for new transformation system
• All dynamic, random, and interactive events have been updated for new transformation system
• Transformation values and events have been extensively balanced to make the system more smooth and sensible
• The option to disable forced transformation no longer affects Sissy and Bimbo transformation, as these are no longer actual genders

Crafting Updates

• The crafting interface has been reworked to greatly reduce the amount of clicking needed to craft
• While Penny's assisting in the lab, you'll have the option to create batches of 5 serums at once if you have the materials
• New Enhancements have been added to the game to increase/decrease breast and genital size. These unlock after Wednesday, September 6th
• The MCS-X discovery event now unlocks after Chapter 2 concludes

Wardrobe Updates

• Dakota's bra can now be obtained by searching her room after you've obtained her panties
• "Tail Plug" has been removed from the adult store in the mall
• Bunny, Fox, Cat, and Dog tail plugs have been added to the adult store in the mall
• Bunny, Fox, Cat, and Dog ear headbands have been added to the adult store in the mall
• Currently, these are for RP purposes only and add no mechanical changes

Fixes

• Playing without images now properly disables images in dreams
• The Women's Boutique in the mall is no longer gated for male players
• John will no longer attempt to dom the player in the bathroom even after he's been dosed
• Penny's morning material contributions will now always be whole numbers