Harem Hotel (18+)
Dev Diary #9
Hello everyone!
If you've been following my posts, you may know that I took my first holiday vacation around New Years. I returned home recently but caught some sort of sickness on my vacation so I've been recovering from that as well. I'm not quite sure what it is, it feels weaker than a cold, with coughing and a runny nose, but with added depression and mental fatigue for no apparent reason. I could do nothing for about a week but lay in bed and rot, even watching a video on youtube or playing a game was too exhausting for me. Could be covid, but I'm getting better so it's no cause for concern. This being creative work, it heavily depends on my state of mind. Sometimes I wish I could just be told what I should do so I could mindlessly work and not have to use 110% of my brainpower, but truthfully I love being creative and building worlds. I wouldn't trade it for anything! So from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for being supportive even through the tough times.
Now for news regarding v0.18! I still need to develop and plan the events for Android and Maria, as I decided v0.18 was taking too long to start development so I entered the development phase before the update was fully planned. This should not be an issue as I'm used to improvising but it is some added stress. Android's event is planned to be a threesome with MC and Kali, and I'm open to suggestions on what you would like to see! Since it's a sex event (and will be turned into a repeatable) I'm interested to know what will make you all happy. As for Maria's story event, this is something I'll handle. The farm behind the garden is making progress as well, but much of it had to be redesigned recently. Still hoping to get that in v0.18.
And a question, are you happy with the quality and content of recent updates? If you've played v0.18, I would especially like to hear from you. Recent events have taken much longer to develop due to the added complexity and detail of the latest events, especially now that I'm using a lot of main characters for each event and making new ones all the time. I could decrease the quality to speed things up, but I'm happy with how the game and story is progressing, so I hope you are too.
In other news, I am taking steps to offering 3 - 5 inch 3D printed and hand painted figures of the main characters! I think these figures may be good additions to those who collect. People have asked about merch, but I am not too interested in selling cheap t-shirts and stickers. These figures can theoretically be of any pose and with any outfits, but I'll be starting with Lin in her maid outfit. If this project goes well I can offer more characters and outfits, both lewd and SFW. Is this something you would be interested in? And if so, what do you think is a fair price? I see a lot of figures selling for over $100-$200 but that cost too high in my opinion. Keep in mind that the cost on my end includes a 3D modeler, printer, painter, and shipping costs.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting me and playing Harem Hotel!
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Have you reached a decision on whether or not youll be making the figures?
Hello RuneyGames,
First of all, I want to tell you that you're an amazing game developer. Every aspect of this game is so unique, and the storyline is just perfect. I've just completed the current version, and I have to say it's flawless!
I hope you're doing well and continue the fantastic work!
Secondly, what are your plans for the future of this game? Are we really going to reach version 1.00? If that's the plan, then I wish you good luck, as I have a feeling this game will stay with me for a long time.
I've also always wondered, who are your favorite main and secondary characters?
Lastly, I know you've been asked this a lot, but how is the progression of Version 0.18 (in percentage terms)?
Have a great day or night, whatever it is for you! :)
Thank you! Though the game is far from flawless, I try to make it better every update :)
There will certainly be a v1.0, though when we get there is anybody’s guess. HH is an odyssey, so while it has a destination in mind, the journey is what is important.
V0.18 is 97% finished!
Can't wait! Btw will there be more city content with for example that goth girl with dark elf eyes? I haven't competely finished everything yet but so far the game is great!
When will the next update be?
I love this game and want more. Great game
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Yeah, different username when you hover over it. Itch probly needs to flag the game creators really, that's a bit dodgy
Low effort troll was very low effort. Poor guy has been scheming in his mothers basement over this moment for years, genuinely
Hello,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your game. I would like to make a recommendation, although it might be somewhat inappropriate. Some of your followers, including myself, are Spanish speakers and do not speak English fluently. Sometimes we wish to play these types of games, but the main problem is that most of them are in English, and we don't understand the language.
I am translating this from Spanish to English, but what I could suggest is using artificial intelligence (AI) to translate the dialogues into Latin American Spanish. This way, you could avoid the unnatural translations from tools like Google Translate. It is an idea I would like to share with you.
I do not have knowledge about creating these games or the programs used to insert the dialogues, but I hope this suggestion can be helpful. Or maybe you already have someone who is proficient in Spanish to do an accurate translation.
I hope I have contributed a good suggestion.
v0.17 is translated into Spanish, you can change it in the settings
Hey! Took me forever to see this, but I only check in every now and then.
I'm not crazy about merch, but for supporting such a high quality indie game like this? I especially respect your writing, the topics that come from HH. So absolutely I'd be glad to have some kind of figure to represent that.
Per price, I agree with you that > $100 would be out of reach for a ton of people, but that's a decision you'll have to make yourself and there's no right answer - people have to get paid for good work, and you want good quality.
Personally I'm pretty well off, and a price point of $50-$75 is something I would be willing to take on if it means supporting your project, and getting some memorabilia while I'm at it.
Thank you :)
I have a family member who prints out models and hand paints them for sale. Usually charges over $200 for a 7" ranged fig. I backed a kick starter for Sweet Paprika comic for about $120 just for the 7" painted figure. She came with custom box with a custom base. This is still a great idea. Next step would be a physical collectors edition release for my Nintendo Switch lol. V1.0 is not far as you think, You can do it Runey we all believe in you. Take care of yourself much love. ~Ace
Just here to check in on ya Runey! Keep up your amazing work when possible
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As much as I want more Kate/Moon stuff, you have me absolutely hooked on Lin's story and the new digital antagonist. I can totally picture Android figuring out a way to outsmart her and Cornwall and hopefully take him a peg.
Horny request: Kali and Android having a threesome with another bot that Android is controlling while Android is in femdom mode of course with maybe even a choking scene!
Thank you for the amazing work you do!
v0.18 should be done before summer, hopefully within the next month but it's impossible to tell r ight now
this aged like wine, maybe chesse
It's almost like I said it's impossible to tell.
dont worry about it, i know you have your own life
well well well
Quality over quantity! Even if it means i forget about this game for like 5 years, just means I'll come back to even more.
Honestly $50 + the costs on your end for a 3D model sounds like a good deal, but you could always add more if the profit isn't enough for you. Hope all your plans come to fruition!
bro health is most important we can have more passion for the game untill it was done ，it was amaze and we don even want it just end like that if you didnt get well by the way. So stay health
Amazing game, again, your health is honestly the biggest priority here, so take care of yourself. Additionally, I honestly wholeheartedly thank you for making this free for all.
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Is that a service they offer? I don't seem to find anything advertising that
Brooo, it would be so cool to have a Lin figure
I've loved this game for a long time! Especially grateful for your generosity in keeping this free for us all.
As to suggestions, I miss quite a few of the characters: Kate and Jin, in particular, but also more story interactions/scenes with the elves (Sylvia/Nia) and Felicity/Emma. I feel like we haven't had updates on these characters' stories for quite a long time.
I always want to add more content for everybody, but "what?" is the question.
Since Sylvia has lines about wanting to "boss around" male elves, you could have her be dominant in the love route and submissive in the slave route. I think Sylvia is the hottest character in the game.
Which says a lot cause all the characters are hot, it's a great game! I started playing it 5 days ago and it's waay better than other games of the same kind. I'd support you on patreon, but I'm unfortunately broke •~•
another fun threesome that could be repeatable is maybe android pinning kali down and praising MC as he pounds Kal
or maybe Kali hacking android and causing her O spots to be extra sensitive and she treats android verbally the way she treats her sister when MC is fucking her
a fun repeatable threesome would be kali riding you as submissive android licks on MC's balls maybe, thats a popular threesome scene