1.0 Released on itch and Saikey!

Hey folks! 1.0 has finally arrived on itch and  saikeystudios.com. You can visit the Saikey store page here: https://saikeystudios.com/product/lysandra-and-the-goblins/

Here is a full changelog from version 0.9 to 1.0:

- Subtly changed some of the narration text to fit better with the visuals during spicy scenes.

- Added a replay gallery to the main menu so you can now conveniently view any spicy scenes you've already seen.

- Added new CG variations to most of the scenes.

- A lot of vocal remastering and rebalancing for female voicelines.

- Fixed little art issues in almost every scene.

- Added a couple missing voice lines.

- Corrected a bunch of typos.

- Added the choice to avoid Lysandra interacting with furry creatures, so the player doesn't have to see that if it's not their thing.

- Added full voice-acting for the main male goblin characters (Chief Zak'arug, The Shaman, Sack Humper and Hobglob)

- Added the option to mute male voice acting at the start, in preferences or under the text box so people don't have to hear it if they don't enjoy it.

If people find any remaining bugs or issues, I'll release a hotfix as soon as possible. After another version or two to fix any remaining issues, that should be the end of this project for the foreseeable future. I'll also be increasing the price from $4 to $5.50 on itch now the game is finished, but anyone who purchased the game in early access should have access to it (just comment if I've messed this up and it doesn't work)

I also wanted to share the unfortunate news that my attempt to get the VN released on Steam has failed. For years I had been looking forward to releasing 1.0 on Steam when it was finished. We put a lot of time and effort into getting the Steam page set up, creating a steam-integrated version complete with achievements, and even had some of the art and dialogue for minor characters adjusted (without changing any of the main characters or the story) to further make the game more palatable for Steam. Unfortunately, this payment processor situation occurred, and this is why the VN was rejected. Nonetheless, I am not giving up.

I've really enjoyed making Lysandra and the Goblins. Hopefully, there’ll be a way I can get it on Steam someday. I am going to keep making games no matter what happens. I will now create games that are designed to have a safe-for-Steam, censored version and an uncensored version. The uncensored version will feature extensive depraved sex scenes that can be purchased from a more permissive store or can be patched onto the censored Steam version, if desired. I am also going to make games with more gameplay in the traditional sense to reach a wider audience. However, they will still have a heavy story focus with an optional easy mode for those who prefer focusing on the story.

For my next game, all I will say for now is that it will be either a strategy or RPG title. I have a few different ideas; we are in the process of settling on one of them. I expect to publish character sketches in the upcoming months and, with any luck, a trailer or some sort of playable demo by the end of the year.

Similar to Lysandra, my next game will not feature any AI-generated art, writing, or voice acting. I believe in human-made fiction, despite the fact that it is more costly and requires a lengthier production process, and I am committed to supporting voice actors and artists. I think the end product will have that warmth and human touch that AI can't recreate. Additionally, our team is expanding, and I am confident that I will continue to create games that my audience will appreciate thanks to our collaborative effort.

Thank you everyone for following and supporting me through my first game’s development! Please enjoy 1.0!