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Regional Expansion

Regional Expansion

Regional Expansion

(The image is a preview of the Goblin Cavalry, with details still being adjusted.)

Originally, we expected to update by the end of the month, but there has been a slight discrepancy in the animation timeline...

On the coding side, we also spent some extra time on the development of certain tools.

Considering the needs of the upcoming regional expansion...

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The main event is about to begin…

The main event is about to begin…

The main event is about to begin…

(The video shows the day-night cycle of the game at 100x speed. Details are still being tweaked.)

Development is quite busy right now, so here’s a quick overview of the content that will be updated in the upcoming versions, to keep everyone informed of our progress!

Time System:

We are implementing a proper overnight system along wit...

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Want to play a little game?

Want to play a little game?

Want to play a little game?

(The image is a commissioned piece from a supporter. Hardcore content like nipple penetration is confirmed to be included.)

After the last release, we received a lot of feedback...

Some players feel that the game currently has too much narrative and that the gameplay is a bit monotonous.

Therefore, in the next update, we will significantly enh...

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Game Version 0.210 Released!

Game Version 0.210 Released!

Game Version 0.210 Released!

The wait is over! The new version of the game is now live!

This update includes four new quests, further expanding the War Claw storyline and adding new slave training content.

Save files from version 0.193 are compatible, but we recommend starting a new save to fully experience the updates. Otherwise, some completed quests might display incorrectl...

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Goblin Route Voting Results

Goblin Route Voting Results

Goblin Route Voting Results

(The image features a work-in-progress outfit—black stockings have always been a highly requested item and will be added to the game soon!)

According to the previous vote, the Warclaw route won with around 60%–70% of the votes, while the Offering route also gained support from about 30% of the players.

After careful consideration, we will furthe...

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Goblin Route Development

Goblin Route Development

Goblin Route Development

(Image: The Goblin Chieftain’s new throne... At last, he doesn’t have to stand anymore!)

We are currently working on the "Warclaw" route, the first phase of the Goblin faction’s content, which is scheduled for release at the end of this month.

For the second phase, we have planned two different development paths, and the final implementation will...

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Game Version 0.193 Hotfix!

Game Version 0.193 Hotfix!

Game Version 0.193 Hotfix!

(The attached image is a terrifying bug that appeared during development...)

Over the past week, we've gathered a lot of bug reports and have done our best to fix as many as possible. For issues that couldn't be reproduced, we've applied blind fixes in hopes of resolving them!

⚠ Important Notice! This update modifies the save system, meaning saves ...

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Game Version 0.185 is Out!

Game Version 0.185 is Out!

Game Version 0.185 is Out!

Thank you for your patience—Version 0.185 is officially live!

This update primarily allows players to get an early experience of the main storyline in the Goblin Village, so H-content is relatively limited.

In this version, the heroine officially becomes the Goblins' Warclaw, and erotic content will gradually unfold afterward… But don't worry! We...

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The Year of the Snake is full of vitality and good luck!

The Year of the Snake is full of vitality and good luck!

The Year of the Snake is full of vitality and good luck!

(The celebratory images also include nude versions, which will be available in the game later!)

First, the good news: internal testing has been completed, and we will be releasing the new version of the game in the next few days!

This release is a sneak peek version. We aim to accelerate the release speed, so we’ve rem...

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The Trippy Story Behind Development

The Trippy Story Behind Development

The Trippy Story Behind Development

(The image shows the interior of the Goblin Village. What unexpected events await the heroine?)

It is often said that in the final stages of game development, problems that never appeared before suddenly emerge like mushrooms after rain.

So, can you guess what kind of bizarre bugs we encountered during the final stages of the project?...

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Lunar New Year is coming...

Lunar New Year is coming...

Lunar New Year is coming...

(Check out the revised look of the heroine—can you spot the differences?)

Lunar New Year is coming up, and we’re racing against time to get updates out...

Our animation guy packed up and left today (1/20) to head back to his hometown...

Before he took off, I squeezed every last bit of work out of him and got a few more animation sets done....

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

(The goblin village in development consists of many areas. Can you guess which area of the goblin village this picture shows?)

The long-delayed appearance system has finally been fully integrated.

Saying "fully integrated" might sound a bit understated—it actually took three complete rewrites to finally achieve a satisfactory version.

In fact, even the ...

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Game Content Q&A

Game Content Q&A

Game Content Q&A

(Attached image: The heroine’s "heroic figure" during a village massacre. Can you guess what happened?)

Over the course of game development, we’ve received some recurring questions from our supporters. To address these, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to clear up any confusion.

Will charm-related stats and items be added i...

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Extra Appearance Options

Extra Appearance Options

Extra Appearance Options

(Attached are some NPC hairstyles that haven’t been shown in-game yet. With so many new NPCs added this time, we’ve given their appearances a nice upgrade.)

While working on the Goblin storyline, we added quite a few female NPCs.

They’re not key characters, but there are now more of them than the existing NPCs in the game. To make them stand out,...

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Character Overhaul

Character Overhaul

Character Overhaul

(The nipple ring effect in the video is achieved through physics constraints, making the movement look more natural.)

So, we had a meeting that went until after 3 a.m. last night because someone from the animation team messaged me. They needed to discuss the animation design for a new outfit.

Right now, we’re completely revamping the character models and a...

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A New Village Is Here!

A New Village Is Here!

A New Village Is Here!

(Check out the attached image of a new character coming in this update! She’s super upright and righteous, which, as you might guess, doesn’t exactly lead to a happy ending for her...)

This update to the Goblin storyline isn’t just about building up the Goblin faction—we’ve also made a few extra tweaks here and there.

Originally, Kharmangas was...

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Steam Key Distribution

Steam Key Distribution

Steam Key Distribution

(The image we originally included was a finalized version, but it felt a bit like a spoiler. So, we've swapped it out for an in-development image to leave some surprises for the game's release.)

First, the key point: the demo version of our game is now officially available on the Steam page! Feel free to share the game with your friends. The more people see it...

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Game Story Survey

Game Story Survey

Game Story Survey

(The video depicted a lighthearted version of the storyline. Although it has been removed for now, we’re considering feedback from players to potentially reintroduce this content.)

Currently, we are revising the goblin storyline. Our primary focus is deciding on the darkness level of the narrative.

When a quest or storyline is too cheerful, it may add fun t...

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The game is now live on Steam!

The game is now live on Steam!

The game is now live on Steam!

(The demo is up on Steam, so go ahead and share it with friends—let’s get more people trying it out!)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922590/Dark_Land_Chronicle_The_Fallen_Elf/

First off, sorry for the silence over the pa...

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Building the Goblin Village

Building the Goblin Village

Building the Goblin Village

(Attached image shows scene objects from the Goblin Village)

As we mentioned earlier, goblins will be a major focus moving forward! To make steady progress, we first needed to tackle some technical challenges, especially regarding animation skeleton merging. Over the past two weeks, we've concentrated on solving this issue, as it directly impacts the clot...

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Version 0.173 Released!

Version 0.173 Released!

Version 0.173 Released!

(This update focuses on bug fixes. If you’ve already played the previous version, feel free to skip this one!)

Since the last release, we’ve received reports of various bugs, ranging in size and severity. Recently, we’ve spent time diving deep to investigate and address them one by one.

The most annoying bugs were probably the inability to move wi...

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Version 0.170 Released!

Version 0.170 Released!

Version 0.170 Released!

Thank you for your patience, dear supporters... The monthly update is finally here!

This month has been challenging as I contracted COVID-19 and had to spend about a week bedridden... Much of the development time was devoted to recovery, and I’m still coughing as I write this update log...

Fortunately, I managed to squeeze in this update just before t...

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Bug Report

Bug Report

Bug Report

(Check out the fan-made image – it's super erotic!)

Even though we conducted multiple internal tests before the update, it’s inevitable that some quirky bugs might pop up once the game is officially released...

Here are a couple of known bugs that we haven’t fixed yet:

When the player’s character and the Big Eye Monster enter H-mode, there's a chance t...

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Game Tips

Game Tips

Game Tips

(The image shows how the affinity system is displayed in the game.)

The new game update 0.162 introduces many systems that might be unfamiliar to some players. Here are some tips to help you out!

First off, the affinity system is now visible in the game. Just press the Ctrl key on your keyboard to see the affection levels of different characters!

If you acciden...

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Version 0.162 Released!

Version 0.162 Released!

Version 0.162 Released!

Hey everyone, thanks for waiting... the latest version is finally here!

We’re super excited to share this update with you all!

We’ve poured a ton of effort into this update, making major improvements to the system and packing in as much new content as we could.

Because we made so many changes to the underlying code, we did three rounds of inte...

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Internal Testing Update

Internal Testing Update

Internal Testing Update

(Picture: New merchant NPC)

Over the past week, we've conducted two internal tests and fixed a bunch of bugs based on feedback.

We had two particularly nasty bugs: one was a memory issue where the game would gobble up 3MB of memory per second for no apparent reason, and the other was a save problem with the quest system where the game couldn't load the ...

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Development Log 2024-07-15

Development Log 2024-07-15

Development Log 2024-07-15

(Attached image shows the tomb of the Boneless Ones)

The current internal test version of the game has been completed. However, some bugs have been detected, and the translation work is still ongoing.

Once these tasks are completed, the new version will be officially released.

We estimate that the new version will be released in about a week. E...

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Development Log 2024-07-09

Development Log 2024-07-09

Development Log 2024-07-09

(All the missions in the Widow storyline are now complete.)

A lot has been happening lately—first the computer broke down, then we had version compatibility issues with the software...

We managed to overcome these obstacles, but it's still annoying to deal with such setbacks when we're trying to push through the progress.

We're working hard o...

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Postponement Notice

Postponement Notice

Postponement Notice

(Game introduces a dark system)

Some of you might be wondering, why hasn't there been an update yet?

The answer is simple and a bit frustrating: there's just too much to do, and it's not ready yet.

I know everyone is eagerly waiting for the update, and I really understand how you feel.

For the past two days, I've been working until 4 or 5 in the...

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The Goblins are coming!

The Goblins are coming!

The Goblins are coming!

(Remember the 3D model we showed earlier with the epic battle between the heroine and a goblin? Did you guess right?)

When you think of goblins, you probably picture those ugly, dumb little guys attacking village women, right?

Well, the goblins from the Dark Land are a bit different.

First off, they don't have those big noses—in fact, you can't ...

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