Paradise Heights [v.1.4] (Eng) (2020) [HTML]

v1.4
Hola everyone!

Luciana and I have been working hard on patch 1.4.0, our 'Gender Patch'. Although this patch was extremely focused on one main aspect -- adding the male and female genders to the game -- it has been probably the largest update we've ever done. Every line of text needed to be re-read, evaluated, and adjusted to suit our new system. It's been a lot of work, but we're almost there!

Patch 1.4.0 will be released to our Patreon backers on Friday, August 14th. As always this will be an early preview build, so while we hope to squash as many bugs as possible between now and release, there may still be a few areas where the new genders aren't quite firing correctly. This makes public release for the patch August 28th, when we will release the new content to all players.

So what's in the patch?

Well, obviously: new genders! You can now choose to begin your game as either completely male, completely female, or the 'original' succubus form, and play that way from the beginning. For those with existing games, Lazren will teach you the secrets of changing sex when you meet her again in Chapter 2... presuming you passed your review! Once you reach Chapter 2, you will be able to freely adjust both your physical sex and your coloration to your liking. Take a look in the mirror -- you might like what you see.

All existing scenes and conversations have been tweaked (some lightly, and some significantly) to show off all three player genders. Some are essentially the same scene with an eye toward not mentioning anatomy you don't possess, others diverge into somewhat different acts or attitudes, and JJ features a brand new scene for Dominant Females only. We plan on introducing more unique gender scenes in future updates now that we have the coding in place.

Speaking of Chapter 2: you can now skip directly to Chapter 2, should you so choose to. Taking the 'shortcut' has some advantages (like, not having to play through content you've already seen before), but it also comes with some limitations. You can choose to build two locations and transform two people: the bare minimum to meet Lazren's requirements. Playing the game through 'the right way' might get you more than that, but this IS a shortcut!

Reading through everything also gave us an excuse to do some pretty significant editing to existing content. We found and corrected over 150 typos, a handful of genuine bugs, and did some basic cleanup in various areas. Hopefully this will result in a smooth, better experience for all of our existing work.

Future Plans

In terms of future plans, Patch 1.5.0 should be a smaller, quicker patch that focuses on Petra's ultimate fate in Paradise Heights, and will feature her gaining two full transformation options (Siren and Drow). On August 31st we'll also be putting up our next content poll for patch 1.6.0 after Petra, so be sure to look for that after our public release of this patch.

As always, we can't emphasize enough how much we appreciate your backing for our little project. We've been growing and growing, and we hope you'll continue to join us in this endeavor for a long time to come.

Happy Hunting!

v1.3
In 1.3.0, strange goings-on point to an intruder in the tower. Why are they there, what are they planning -- and how can you stop them before they get what they want?

New Characters!

Xavier King
- Xavier’s story begins in Chapter 2 after the player has built the Gym, Shakes ‘n Sundaes, the Computer Café, and the Bank. However, the player will also need to build the Security Office once unlocked to progress the story.
- Engage in a Cat and Mouse chase with the journalist to locate and catch him before he assembles enough evidence of your nefarious business operations! Failure to do so might prove fatal for Lazren’s plans…and for your future!
-Two Paths of Transformation: Embrace life and attune him to nature, creating your very own Dryad, or embrace death, and begin a Vampiric bloodline. The choice is yours!

Petra Torres
- Welcome Petra to your service as head of security, for those times when you need human eyes for tasks the tower can’t handle itself. She's a strong, no-nonsense woman with a laid-back attitude and a quick sense of humor -- and knows not to ask TOO many questions.

-Work side by side in the security office and unlock some intimate scenes with the military woman. Just make sure you haven’t bitten off more than you can chew once you catch her interest!

New Locations!

Security Office
The central hub of security within the tower. Enjoy your time with Petra, or go to work observing the cameras and ‘encouraging’ a little more action wherever you can.

Elysium
A beautiful park with a great oak growing through the middle, no one seems to realize it appeared far too quickly to be natural. Pursue the good graces of your friendly neighborhood Dryad, or spend a little time bringing customers a little 'closer' to nature.

Inferno
The nightclub to end all nightclubs, Inferno has it all. A dance floor, private booths, and a few more ‘interesting’ furnishings in the back rooms, for those who like leather, latex, and the crack of a riding crop. Assist your Vampire in hunting, or sling a few drinks from the bar that are sure to get the place hopping.

Bug/Feature Fix!

Character Customization
We fixed the issue with the character customization mirror requiring extra jаvascript and some convoluted settings to work offline. The new system is clean, simple, and doesn't require any special steps to run.

v1.2
Story Updates

Lazren’s Return!
-The story will now advance into chapter 2, with Lazren returning when the countdown timer reaches 0. Players with existing saves who have been stuck one ‘1 day to Lazren’s Return’ should now see the countdown finish after they sleep.
-5 possible ‘bad ends’ for those who do not have the required number of souls (Hint: You can have one converted human and still fail. Which of those do you think might have the ambition to take over if asked?)
-A scene with Lazren that may be submissive or dominant, but dominant PCs will want to ensure they have more than the requisite 3 souls.
-A new task and a new deadline to meet, though as before the countdown timer will not actually tick to 0 for several more updates as we fill out the content in chapter 2.

Mechanic Updates

Balance Adjustments
Starting Energy (Added 31 March 2020) - Starting energy for new games has been increased from 1000 to 1200. This will allow the first building upgrade to be purchased on day 1, as well as the first two small venues, making it significantly easier to exceed Lazren's expectations.
Building Adjustments
Buildings are now divided by the floor they can be built on instead of being listed by size. All previous shops are now First Floor venues. This update will allow for building the Second Floor, which will in turn allow building the Bank. The Casino is the first Special Venue, and is housed on its own floor of the tower.
Character Coloration Customization!
-During the scene with Lazren, players will be taught their first succubus power, which will allow them to alter the base character’s hair, eye, lipstick, and skin color. Gender remains locked, but is planned for a future update.

New Stuff:
Expanded NPC – Mason
-Mason told you he would talk about himself after you had passed your performance review, so I guess he’s on the hook for it now! Learn a little more about your reclusive researcher and maybe find out why he’s been so cagey. That seems like a problem that might be worth fixing, in the future…
New NPC – Mammon
-Mammon comes to act as a manager for some of your new buildings, thanks to her insight with certain members of Lazren’s family. She can be reached through the bank or casino. She does not currently have any steamy scenes associated with her, but will assist with operations in both buildings, as well as filling in some needed information
New Building – Bank
-The bank is a new building that allows the PC to make regular investments in new demonic start-ups. In addition to an energy reward, successfully completing an investment may get the player a grateful visit from the business owner, or perhaps some of the product…
New Building – Casino
-A requirement for Chapter 2, the Casino is an expensive monument to the sin of greed. Though there are currently no scenes available for the casino, players may adjust the odds of the gaming table to their liking. Play it safe with smaller wins and losses, or go all out for the maximum energy gain. As Mason would say, the choice is yours!