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3DXChat 3.0 Beta - Development Update 2


Gizmo

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Hello everyone!

After months of hard work, we're thrilled to share the latest updates on our game with you in this blog post.
The most exciting news is that we've launched a beta server for testing the 3DXChat 3.0 Beta before implementing any changes to the main version. If you can't wait to try out the updated client, you can access it now by 
following this link: Join 3DXChat 3.0 Beta.

Let's dive into the details:

Improved Stability

We've prioritized enhancing the game's stability based on player feedback. To achieve this, we've taken a two-stage approach:

  • Stage 1 - Upgraded the game engine to Unity 2021 latest version.
  • Stage 2 - Addressed bugs in the game code.

Game Engine Update

3DXChat has successfully completed the first stage of porting the game to the new Unity 2021 engine, replacing the old 2018 version, and we are currently in the second stage of fixing bugs. This update grants us access to a wealth of technical improvements implemented by the engine development team. You can find a more comprehensive list of changes on the official Unity website.

It's important to note that most of the significant changes have been made behind the scenes and may not be immediately visible to players. Nevertheless, we believe it's crucial to deliver the game using the latest technology. We chose Unity 2021 as it's the version recommended by Unity itself for stability and suitability in ongoing projects. The newer versions, such as Unity 2022 and above, are currently considered unstable and recommended for research purposes only.

With the new engine in place, we'll be able to utilize all the features it offers. This upgrade brings numerous bug fixes and engine optimizations, resulting in a more stable client for players to enjoy while we continue addressing remaining issues.

Our upcoming plans involve further improving stability by continuing the bug fixing phase, alongside developing new content such as clothing and animations.

During the engine porting process, some systems encountered issues. However, we're happy to report that we've fixed them all, and in some cases, completely redesigned them. For instance, we revamped the beer drinking system, enhancing it by adding new types of drinks and food. As you consume these items, you'll notice the liquid level in the bottle dropping and bits of food disappearing from your plate. We've also introduced the ability to throw the bottle out of your character's hand, adding more realism to the experience.

But our efforts didn't stop at the engine upgrade. We've also included several new features and content for you to enjoy.

Open Your Own Shop

You now have the option to build your own store or place items anywhere in your location for other players to purchase. When items sell in your store, you'll receive 90% of the XGold earned. Grateful visitors can support your business by buying food and drink. Moreover, many of these items come with fun special effects. For example, vapes can emit colorful vapor, creating a smoke screen.

Share XGold Between Users

You can now gift XGold to other players or use it as payment for services. These features expand the game mechanics and offer fantastic role-playing opportunities.

Record Your Parties Like a Pro

We've added an optional camera mode for video recording (accessible via the F8 hotkey). This mode enables you to capture smooth, seamless fly-throughs or set the camera to behave like a quadcopter. Additionally, you can now control the default camera using the arrow keys on your keyboard.

New Content

We also have new in-game content for you, including:

  • Food and drinks objects for World Editor
  • Clothes (remastering old clothes + material system and brand new items)
  • Tattoos (6 new hand-drawn tattoos)
  • Sexual Positions (Not available in the beta client! Because they are in closed testing. You will get them in the release on the main server after the beta ends)

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In world editor we can scale the new Drinks and Food objects, but when the World is reloaded, the scale is set back to 1.0

I suggest to either enable scale of objects we put in a shop, and make it work, or disable scaling.

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I have different wood textures in use, where the X or Y orientation now do not work, while the opposite orientation works. Above see the sofa and the table.

Im pretty sure it worked when BETA was first released, but the last days its not.

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On 5/19/2023 at 6:44 PM, Wizard said:

Serious problem we can't smoke and drink at the same time :D

This! Or eat pizza with a glass of coke in the other hand 

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On the Beta test game forum, Gizmo had posted last Friday (26th May), that he knows about the vapes,

cigars and cigarettes are now not working (exhaling smoke from our avatars mouths).

It is now 4 days (Tuesday 30th May), and the vapes and cigarettes etc game bug still hasn't been fixed.

Also for the last couple of days, in the Beta test game, we still can't upload our pics to our profiles.

Before Gizmo added some new items last Thursday or Friday, the vapes, cigars and cigarettes were working ok.

I'm posting any Beta game bugs that I find here, as I still can't get verified on Discord, and I've been on Discord since December 2022,

and the Discord link to get verified doesn't work.

How long does it take to fix a game bug, Gizmo? Please Gizmo can you fix these game bugs as soon as possible, thanks.

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1 hour ago, JoannaJet said:

On the Beta test game forum, Gizmo had posted last Friday (26th May), that he knows about the vapes,

cigars and cigarettes are now not working (exhaling smoke from our avatars mouths).

It is now 4 days (Tuesday 30th May), and the vapes and cigarettes etc game bug still hasn't been fixed.

Also for the last couple of days, in the Beta test game, we still can't upload our pics to our profiles.

Before Gizmo added some new items last Thursday or Friday, the vapes, cigars and cigarettes were working ok.

I'm posting any Beta game bugs that I find here, as I still can't get verified on Discord, and I've been on Discord since December 2022,

and the Discord link to get verified doesn't work.

How long does it take to fix a game bug, Gizmo? Please Gizmo can you fix these game bugs as soon as possible, thanks.

I'm not Gizmo, but I can still tell you that each bug can be completely different and the time it takes to fix can also vary greatly.
Some fixes are done in maybe an hour, others take hours, some really critical fixes maybe take days or so much time that you have to think twice about whether or not it's even worth the time to fix them (depends on the importance level).
Fixing bugs can also introduce a lot of new bugs in worst case.


That bugs aren't fixed while the beta is running doesn't mean they won't be fixed until final version goes live.
The whole patching process can be complicated and introduce new problems and is time-consuming. Because of this, many companies prefer one major update instead of a few small ones, especially developer studios that don't have many employees.

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1 hour ago, JoannaJet said:

Also for the last couple of days, in the Beta test game, we still can't upload our pics to our profiles.

I'm thinking that Gizmo may have just switched this feature off right now and it's not a actual bug.

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I've been trying the beta for a while now and I think we're making progress. Not all the progress we'd like, but it's there. The graphics run much better on my somewhat aged NVidias and the colors and the light are also better coordinated. But that can be a subjective impression.

I have now repeatedly noticed two things.

1. If I want to return from a room to my own, it doesn't work. Neither the transfer into the existing room, nor can I switch to the customization mode. I always have to go through the character editor. I remember there was something like this a few years ago and it was fixed.

2. Guests who are in my room by invitation do not pay for drinks, cigarettes, etc. that's how it is. Only do I not see a glass in my guest's hand, nor does my guest see when I hold one. Everyone only sees their own glass. This is not the case in the shared rooms. Also the invited guests in my room, like myself, have to check off this stupid "consent to pay". agreemant. I'll try it at my next party to see how well it goes down with the guests ;) It would be nice if everyone could see who raised a glass to toast. That would just come across more complete. The hint is perfectly ok for shared rooms, so I find it very helpful so that everyone knows that it costs xGolds. But on a private date in your own four walls, such business agreements tend not to be that romantic.

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22 hours ago, MistressBeryl said:

XGold transfer between players -  i see in beta a minimal amount of 100, please reduce it to 10 as it would give us the chance to give a tip to a batender and so on.

very good idea!

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On 6/4/2023 at 8:16 PM, CatKatW said:

Any update on roll out timings?

the beta version is almost dead. Time for the roll out.

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Today, 6th June at 5.05pm (UK time), whilst I was logging into the beta test game,

I noticed that we've now got an update, game 449 to game 450. 

So far with this latest game update, I've only noticed that the vapes, cigarettes and cigars that are in my room,

now work as they did, about 10 or so days ago. In other words the "smoke exhaling" animation now works.

Although I haven't yet visited any other rooms to test the vapes, cigarettes etc.

If Gizmo has added any updates or has managed to fix any of the game bugs, then I'm not sure what they are.

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Dear @Gizmo,

Regarding your statement on the beta bug fixes for build 450, see https://3dxforum.com/index.php?/topic/15207-3dxchat-30-beta/&do=findComment&comment=448827 I now have some criticism, respective review . Well, I think you might have expected this.

I think we all highly appriciate you are fixing the beta bugs. But I think you ran a bit out of focus, so:

  • Instead of adding new material for clothes and tattoos, please first transform all clothes to the new material system. There is still not any pair of panties in the new material system for women! Also please give women gloves, you did it for men, so please do so for female avatars too.
  • Instead of new materials in the world editor you should fix the editor crashes, espically reported for room loading in the beta! I personally offered you help by providing a world file that causes the crash on different hardware.
  • We are waiting badly for bug fixes of the bugs which have been already addressed before the beta, all the avatar dislocations, the broken f/f slwodance out of Idle 5, the awful female breast physics, to get them now finally fixed after years, just like you announced it in this developer blog 2 and in your tweet from December 2022!

Regards
Moon, CEO of Virtual Secrets.

 

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I think that in 3dxChat first existing problems and wishes of the community should be solved.

That there are new materials is very nice thanks for that.

But there are just missing the necessary small things to be able to use the new material.
An example: no panties is usable for the new material. Also the "star or patch stickers as a bra for the nipples would certainly be nice in the new design.

These are wishes that already exist since the introduction of the Matrial system. Until today are unfulfilled.

A complete change of all old outfits into the new system would be consequent. So also your old developed outfits would be used again. Would be a pity @Gizmo if the potential remained unused.

That we 3dx gamers have to wait half a year or longer for updates, we are already used to. Therefore, the requirement what comes out I think times higher. 

I look forward to new positive developments from you and let me surprise.

Greetings
Yoshino

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Probably not my place to bring up but had guest in my rooms back when I hosted stuff particularly nude rooms talk about constant erect cock state, have you considered when we get newer engine to add menu same as we female avis already have with strap on, but for men with option between being flaccid and erect(maybe with default erect for penetration poses), seems model for flaccid state already exist plus it would make some poses more interesting too. Assuming since most mechanics already there it shouldn't be too hard to do. Sure many guys like previously mentioned going to nude rooms would appreciate option of showing their state of excitement naturally?

EDIT: maybe just updating system in general and port it from female to male and making changes be a better idea since Tgirls would probably love having flaccid option too.

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On 6/7/2023 at 1:38 PM, Feuermond said:

Dear @Gizmo,

Regarding your statement on the beta bug fixes for build 450, see https://3dxforum.com/index.php?/topic/15207-3dxchat-30-beta/&do=findComment&comment=448827 I now have some criticism, respective review . Well, I think you might have expected this.

I think we all highly appriciate you are fixing the beta bugs. But I think you ran a bit out of focus, so:

  • Instead of adding new material for clothes and tattoos, please first transform all clothes to the new material system. There is still not any pair of panties in the new material system for women! Also please give women gloves, you did it for men, so please do so for female avatars too.
  • Instead of new materials in the world editor you should fix the editor crashes, espically reported for room loading in the beta! I personally offered you help by providing a world file that causes the crash on different hardware.
  • We are waiting badly for bug fixes of the bugs which have been already addressed before the beta, all the avatar dislocations, the broken f/f slwodance out of Idle 5, the awful female breast physics, to get them now finally fixed after years, just like you announced it in this developer blog 2 and in your tweet from December 2022!

Regards
Moon, CEO of Virtual Secrets.

 

FYI:

Lately @Gizmo continues to talk with me. He asked for procedures to reproduce issues and for assistance on the disconnect issue. For sure I support as good as possible, I want a flawless user experience finally with 3DXChat.

I think we all want the bugs to get fixed and maybe some bugs will never get fixed but I was informed about a concrete successful bugfix which, I think, will be included in the next 3DXChat beta 3.0 update. (Please do not ask which bug. I was informed in private messages and not authorized to publish anything which means I leave this absolutely the business of SGD to publish their changes in the software.)

It might not be 100 % of what we want but for sure in contrast to former times, SGD is now working on problems. For now, not forever but for now, that’s a 👍from me.

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Suggestion one direction see through window glass like toned glasses maybe with open to color other not visible see through glass color tint, also think another interesting idea would be to add picture exchange system inworld where you could receive pictures others took of you without external programs, maybe ability to pay good inworld photographers to get pictures taken too?

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20 hours ago, Pandorra said:

Sex Game Devil I suppose.

Could be somehow connected with the folks creating 3DXchat.

They are the ones making 3dxchat its also in user terms if you read it:

YOUR USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN SEXGAMEDEVIL (THE "COMPANY") AND THE PERSON WHO USES THE SOFTWARE WHICH ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT (THE "USER") OR VISITS 3DXCHAT.COM ("WEBSITE") AND/OR ANY OTHER SITE OWNED BY SEXGAMEDEVIL THE "SOFTWARE" INCLUDES ALL SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE ACCOMPANYING MANUAL(S), PACKAGING, AND OTHER WRITTEN, ELECTRONIC, AND ONLINE MATERIALS. BY PURCHASING, INSTALLING AND/OR USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LICENSE. THE COMPANY IS WILLING TO GRANT A USER A NON-TRASNFERABLE, NON-EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED RIGHT AND LICENSE TO USE ONE COPY OF THE SOFTWARE ON ONE COMPUTING DEVICE ONLY IF THE USER ACCEPTS ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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