Alright, it's been ages since I've posted anything. Here's an update on my status:
I'm moving into an apartment with my wife next Thursday, this means that I will have a lot more time to work on this once we get that taken care of. Expect some sporadic updates over the next two weeks, I've been on hiatus long enough I should be able to think of the last few parts I need to write and then get started on the actual legwork.
I think I've mentioned that I have the Mamono finished for the most part, so here's an update on what to expect in the next chapter:
- Aello returns, she helps you through the third floor of the tower, gives you a "tent" type item, and opens up the mountains west of the tower for exploration. She'll also be available to play/talk with after you finish a part in the tower.
- Another appearance of the mysterious purple-haired Mamono from Chapter 2.
- Further Honey Bee advancement. New tickling scenes with her, some information on her sister, a new romantic level advancement (from close friend to best friend, still not quite romantic yet) and new gift opportunities (that golden comb can be given to her, but isn't a special gift, that one is for Kaliya).
- Updates to the Bar Game including: 20 more questions. A new mode called Do or Die, where you have to answer as many questions as you can one after the other. For every question you get correct, you take 1 minute off a 40 minute tickle-torturing that you'll receive upon missing a single question. The scene MAY OR MAY NOT be class specific, but I'm leaning towards yes. The more questions you get correct before missing, the sooner the torture scene ends (it will be at most, 40 boxes long, signifying each minute). Now, if you finish without missing a single question, you'll get double the points you've accumulated (80 possible points). If you have the point booster, that'll net you double the double, meaning 160 possible points. If you miss at any point, you get the points you've gathered (0-39) and then get to see your scene. I'll be adding new prizes to the bar game.
- Addition of several "Bonus Scenes". These will include, but are not limited to: The scene unlocked by letting the tickle fairy fade away, the scene unlocked at the log, a scene unlocked by picking the third chest in the dungeon, and scenes unlocked at the bar game.
- New information about The Outsider's past. A bit was revealed in "The Grudge" but there will actually be some specific information given in Chapter 4 during the quest with Aello (and a bit with Honey Bee).
New Enemies
- Pipsqueak, a Mouse Mamono, is very weak, but very fast. She has the ability to trick you into letting your guard down. She's most ticklish on her belly.
- Howler, a Wolf Mamono, is the most dangerous random Mamono you'll encounter. She doesn't attack in the beginning, she'll only issue a "Warning Growl" which inflicts the frustrating "Nervous" state. If you attack her, she'll snarl and attack you. She has extremely high attack and can use a "Stance" ability, which will either double the strength of her next tickle, or double her endurance the next turn. She's also in possession of an ability called "Feral Strike" which will destroy Slayers and anyone with ticklish ribs. She is most ticklish on her underarms and belly.
- The Galesi Bat is a very fast Mamono with two interesting abilities. Swoop N' Snatch gives her a chance to grab you by your ankles and dangle you off the ground. It lets her tickle both of your feet pretty much carefree, so Mage's are in a heap of trouble with this one, as it's twice as powerful as a regular "Tickle Feet". She also has "Suckle" where she'll latch onto and lick your neck, draining Stamina and replenishing hers.
- The Mesitrice is a Cockatrice Mamono with the typical stone-gaze ability seen in other games. Rather than turn you to stone, it simply removes your ability to move, letting her tickle you without retaliation. She has a "Feather Rush" ability, where she'll tickle you with her feathers, but it has a recharge period. Most of the time, though, she'll probably run away.
- The Soft Slime's big sister, Hard Slime, makes an appearance as a mini-boss. She'll be twice as hard as the Soft Slime, so be prepared for that.
- The third floor guardian is Satania, the Minotaur Queen of Wrath. She's got pretty high proficiency, and a lot of Endurance, so taking her down is going to be an effort. In fact, it takes several battles as you have to constantly escape to avoid your own entrapment. She has no primary ticklish spot, and is resistant to fire and ice magic.
Sorry about the wait, thanks for your patience.
