Castle of Vice

How can I maximize my progress in the erotic section?

Ensure you start at full health and activate the erotic damage shield before being touched. Click on hearts to build up the meter but do not escape until reaching around 83 or higher. Use the kick if enemies switch to a red face, which reduces collected hearts by half. Once your health is between 150-250, click one more heart to escape and repeat the process with energy management.

What leveling strategy should I use?

Put all leveling up points into perception to help predict enemy moves. Avoid entering H-scenarios if at least one enemy is attacking normally rather than erotically. Prioritize killing Asexual enemies first as they do not perform erotic attacks and drain HP constantly.

What are some bugs fixed in Alpha 0.4?

Several major bugs were addressed, including issues with Iron Mode data corruption, Ice Magic skill loading freezes, walking transition crashes, Cleanse skill freezing, combat UI responsiveness, and conversation-related freezes. Minor bugs like backlog clearing and Knowledge Transmutation window glitches were also resolved.

What changes are in Alpha 0.4.1?

Changes include fixing issues with missing player stats during loading screens, skill selection window problems for Agelessflame conjurer class, trap sequence orgasm freezing, perception ring icon display, parry circle visibility, and 'Burns Garden' skill effects on enemies. Cheat engine now works properly with speedhack.

How do I fix the erotic battle bug?

To resolve this bug, restart the game or create a new save file before restarting to clear the issue.

Do you have Cheat Engine?

If you don't already have it, obtaining a clean version of Cheat Engine is recommended since getting one can be difficult. If you do have it, for FMC HP/Arousal/Pleasure, they are all 4Bytes.

What content does Alpha 0.5 include?

Alpha 0.5 includes: - 10 Exploration Events. - 2 Erotic Sequences with basic and advanced erotic actions. - 1 Trap Sequence with basic and advanced erotic actions. - 5 types of enemies. - 6 different potions. - 32 different items. - 42 different skills for Annelise. - 6 Erotic Traits. The game currently has a short introduction lasting around 15–20 minutes, or 3 minutes if you skip it.

What are the erotic actions in Alpha 0.5?

Erotic Sequences include basic actions like kissing, pussy touching, breast touching, breasts licking, breast pinching, clitoris pinching, and anal fingering; advanced actions include handjob and breastjob.

What is the first Trap Sequence?

The first Trap Sequence seems to be random and may come from the 'Binding sphere'.

Do enemies scale with my progress?

Enemies are designed as low-level encounters and do not scale with your progress, so the challenge will likely fade after a few hours of play or once you obtain stronger skills and items.

Are there any penetration scenes in Alpha 0.5?

As of now, there are no penetration scenes; it doesn't go further than handjob and titjob (no BJ yet). There are also no monster girls as far as is known.

What updates can we expect for the game?

Updates to the game are not at regular intervals. The release date and thread update dates may coincide, but there isn't a consistent schedule. Feedback on new exploration events is especially welcome.

Is it possible to complete a 'virgin run'?

Yes, completing a virgin run is possible according to some players.

How does parrying work in the game?

To parry, you need high Perception to see enemy attacks. Click at the right time when the green bar is almost full for the parry window. A higher perception makes it easier to escape and waste enemy turns.

Is there a condition to have Annelise's pussy fingered?

There is no specific condition mentioned, but triggering this event might be easier when she has low corruption or body level.

How can I survive in erotic battles with high damage from enemies?

Surviving in erotic battles is difficult due to high H damage. You need to click bubbles, stop enemy actions, and hope for a 50% H damage cutoff. Using sex alone to win fights is challenging.

How do I access new content after updates?

Check the changelog for what's currently in the game rather than expecting new scenes if you're playing on an old save file.

What boosts can I use to reduce damage from erotic attacks?

Level up or get green/blue path cards with hearts for temporary health boosts. Constitution points from 50 to 25 also help reduce damage. Use rare gear like Phoenix Badge (+12HP/5sec) and Dust of Escapism.

Are there any unimplemented features in the game files?

Unimplemented content such as penetration art and penis-out sound effects exist within the game files but are not currently available in gameplay.

How many times must you be attacked in a specific part to get a trait?

Once you have the cursed item, you need to be attacked in that part 15 times to get the trait. To upgrade the trait, you need to be hit 25 times.

When can we expect penetration scenes in the game?

Penetration scenes are planned for a future update, likely with a new sexual knowledge tier. Expect it around September or later.

Progression Tips

• Put all leveling up points into perception to help predict enemy moves.
• Prioritize enemies with Virile or Herculean Strength as they last longer in battle, aiding in building up the erotic meter and energy.
• To level up quickly, use the cursed item that aligns with your chosen weak spot. This can significantly speed up progression.
• Keep alive mobs with beneficial lewd perks like gold finger or anal explorer to enhance your character's attributes.
• Cap sexual knowledge and body zones by grinding while keeping arousal and pleasure low through combat and breaking free from molestation.
• Consider restraining XP gain per loop or zone to control corruption progress and maintain a balanced challenge.
• A Full Chastity run is possible even with limited stats up to 50, but requires careful strategy and skill management.
• Avoiding enemy attacks until level 14 ensures a safer progression early in the game.

Combat Strategies

• Activate the erotic damage shield before being touched to avoid losing health.
• Use the kick move when enemies switch to a red face to halve the number of hearts collected, extending your survival time in battle.
• Focus on killing Asexual enemies first as they do not perform any erotic attacks and can be a constant drain on HP.
• The fire mage class can be challenging due to lack of survivability. Focus on improving constitution for better damage reduction and healing.
• Use the tug minigame effectively by selecting numbers correctly to reduce enemy strength over time.
• During combat, prioritize removing burns from enemies with the Feast of Embers skill to heal efficiently.
• Avoid stacking too many buffs that provide short-lived benefits; focus on skills that deal consistent damage or offer reliable protection.
• To perform a parry, you need high Perception to detect enemy attacks. Look for the grey question mark and click at the right moment when the green bar is almost full.
• Having a high Perception stat makes it easier to escape enemy turns by extending your blue action bar.

Erotic Scenario Management

• Ensure full health before entering the erotic scenario to maximize survivability.
• Collect hearts until reaching around 70-83 points, then escape with one more heart to avoid excessive damage. Heal up and repeat the process.
• Manage arousal and pleasure levels carefully during erotic sequences to avoid rapid attitude progression towards repulsion.
• Use the Ring of Constitution or Weak ring of Constitution items for better erotic damage reduction.
• During tug minigames, focus on selecting numbers correctly to weaken enemies more effectively.
• Escape from erotic sequences quickly to minimize damage and stun enemies after escaping.
• Annelise's sexual attitude can be influenced through certain interactions or exchanges, potentially leading to different endings such as a 'slut ending'.
• Use spoilers to hide erotic content until you are ready to view it, respecting players who prefer not to see such scenes prematurely.

Game Mechanics

• Maxing pleasure allows for squirts during erotic scenarios.
• Using the Ero trap from yellow parchment enables double handjob actions.
• HP fluctuations upon loading saves may be due to curse equipment; ensure these items are managed properly.
• Adjust enemy troop generation for better difficulty balance, especially in the early stages of the game.
• Improve erotic damage reduction by increasing constitution points above 25 to minimize harm from sex attacks.
• Utilize new equipment like the Dust of escapism during erotic sequences to enhance escape times and stun enemies longer.

Gameplay and Mechanics

• The game is currently in its early stages, with the gameplay still being tested and refined.
• Consider turning off parry to play a turn-based version of the game where you can tank up to 3 or 4 combat encounters before dying.

Difficulty Settings

• Players may want difficulty levels for Quick Time Events (QTEs) to cater to different skill levels and preferences.
• Adding options for easier QTE experiences could make the game more accessible to a wider audience.

Artist Concerns

• Be mindful of potential issues with artists completing projects; ensure that the development team communicates effectively and supports the artist's work.