Health Points

Does the demo version of the game have a save feature?

The demo does not have a save feature, but the latest public build (0.2.9.9) includes this functionality.

How can I increase my reputation in the game?

Tier increases based on reputation. Completing Contracts from the office is the fastest way to gain rep. Selling a large quantity of potions also contributes to increasing your reputation.

What should I do if there's an issue with dialogue system and it gets stuck?

Press 'esc' and save, then quit and load that save file. This bug was fixed in later updates.

When will the next version of the game be released?

The next dev build (0.3.1.3) is currently delayed by 2 days due to an overhaul of the dialogue system.

Why can't affection go above level 6 for certain NPCs?

Affection cannot be raised above 6 if the NPC is not under influence, as per the game's logic.

Gameplay Basics

• The goal is to expand your potion-making business and corrupt NPCs, potentially leading to population growth through intimate acts.
• If your account balance hits negative for three consecutive days, the game ends.

Essential Resources

• Milk is a critical resource used in brewing potions. Assign NPCs to the Livestock job role via the Employee Manager and visit the Farm to collect milk.
• Giving birth significantly boosts milk production.
• Love Essence is required for creating new recipes and research. Engage in intimate acts with NPCs or send them on expeditions to gain essence.

Money Making

• Diversify your potion types to avoid market crashes due to oversupply.
• Accept special orders from the Contract Board for significant bonus money and reputation, but be mindful of strict deadlines.
• Hire Sales Executives to automate daily sales processes.

Potion Making

• Use the Potion Creator to invent new recipes by selecting a base potion type and adding ingredients. Assign for research after creation.
• Once mastery is above 1, assign recipes to production lines. Ensure you have chemicals from Procurement and milk from Livestock.
• Research your potions in the Research Lab to reduce costs and increase sell value.

Events

• Random events can occur daily or due to specific conditions, offering dialogue choices that impact employee morale, money, or staff relations.

Challenges

• Complete dynamic tasks from the Challenge Board to earn player stats improvements and extra resources.
• Dismiss one challenge per day if you're stuck on a difficult task.

Inter-NPC Relationships

• NPCs form opinions of each other based on interactions, leading to positive morale boosts or mood drops.
• Use the Relationship Map to visualize connections and manage NPC dynamics.

Expeditions

• Send NPCs on expeditions via the Expedition Station to discover new ingredients for alchemy.
• Success depends on the explorer's Research skill, providing Love Essence and new ingredients.