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Koziol, the Blood Engineer. (+ Answering a bunch of asks!)

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 KOZIOL

House: Golgotha Height: 5’9 Likes: Candles, bones, nanomedicine, bright colors, mercury, dogs Dislikes: Loud noises, smokers, darkness, sharing things

Description:

Warm, soft-spoken, and stunningly intelligent, Koziol is an anatomical scientist and surgeon of otherworldly skill. Despite their outwardly shy nature, however, Koziol seems to show rather obsessive tendencies towards the objects of their desire. They possess a poetic, almost romantic appreciation for the body and all its workings.

The Golgotha’s greatest power lies in crafting technological implants, which combine circuitry with the arcane powers of vampire blood to enhance – and transform – a subject. Rumors abound of the dangerously potent strength that these implants can offer.

Koziol mostly keeps to themself, unaffiliated with any faction, though friendly to all. But when they’re implicated in the gathering darkness over Las Vegas, a reckoning may be at hand.

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Stay tuned for more character introductions in the following weeks! There is much still to uncover about the strange occurrences of 1999…

Dev Stream

Tomorrow, we’ll be doing a dev stream at our usual time: 0730PST/1030EST! We hope you’ll stop by to join us. :)

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to send in questions about RE:P and any AG/GAG games (or dev-related questions)! Our Ask Box is always open.

Answering Asks!

With the two smashing recent releases and REP steadily churning along in production (which is looking phenomenal!), is there already plans for another game in store since AG seems to always be producing games concurrently? Do we get a little hint or is it going to be another collaboration such as it usually is with Gallium?

A: There are plans indeed! In fact, we’re working on two new visual novels at the moment–stay tuned for more details in the next couple of months. :)

Hi! I love ReH and is there any hope we’ll ever see Jack in Red Embrace Paradisus?

A: While it’s unlikely Jack would make a major appearance in RE:P, you might very well spot him…somewhere. Probably getting into trouble.

Is Zhang romancable?

A: No, not presently. The currently 3 planned optional love interests are Dakayivani, Rosalind, and Koziol. Any additional LIs will depend on the amount of success/public response RE:P receives in Early Access and/or Kickstarter later!

How old are the male and female characters in Red Embrace Hollywood?

From oldest to youngest: Andrei > Saorise > Zhang > Randal > Heath > Aleusha > Jack > Lazarus. (Markus: ???)

Is there any tip to unlock 100% of the REH text? I can’t seem to go beyond 94% even though I have already completed all endings and have replayed it a few times already.

A: It would be very difficult to unlock 100% of the text, as there are numerous small text snippets that occur for unique blends of House/choices/ending path/route. We actually avoided making a 100% text achievement for this very reason, haha. The best advice we can give is to skip through every route with each house, and make sure you’ve visited Lazarus a second time in Markus’ normal ending. We admire your dedication immensely!

Just wanted to congratulate Zhang for finally getting a pair of eyes! Thank you devs for bringing him back <3 PS @Zhang, how does it feel to have eyes now?

A: We passed along your question to Zhang, who replied:

“It’s simply marvelous! Things did get so dreadfully claustrophobic underneath my hat. I was always bumping into trees and lampposts, too, very inconvenient. But no longer! If anyone wishes to share a third eye with me, however, I certainly wouldn’t say no.”

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(warning for some end game heath spoilers I think?)

Im not sure who to ask for help for bugs: @argentgames

Im loving Red Embrace Hollywood so far, and I adore Heath. So much so I practically played his route in one sitting haha

Although. it seems I stuffed up and didn’t get the good ending because no matter how I played out the last couple of choices, I kept getting the the Iscari or the Mavvar ending? Despite my insistence of trying to side with the Gols and agreeing to join them?

Eventually I gave up and went back to a much earlier decision and played the route much more carefully. It worked in the sense that it put me on a good ending path, or at least a romantic one. I could tell because I was seeing cutscenes that hadn’t been there before and Heath and my PC were in more of an actual relationship (and I got the NSFW scene, so I must have done something right this time around.)

I joined Gols earlier, talked to Andrei pretty much as much as possible, agreed to join them again when Heath asked me to, and then supported them at the party. But I came to the same cross roads again and I still ended up with either the Mavvar or the Iscari, despite me literally going against both of them! And neither parties seemed to register that I had had sided with the Gols and not them!

I assumed the first failure was due to not enough affection but now I’m just really confused. I’ve been saving at almost every choice and trying to sus out the better answers so I’m pretty confident in this try’s validity. And I noticed I unlocked more answers in this route that seemed to work with Heath better, so im pretty sure Im on the right track.

So tbh, I think it might be a bug? Because neither Randal or Saorise react to me siding with the Gols at all, so it doesn’t feel like a natural reaction, more like a forced one?

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Red Embrace: Paradisus

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If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the announcement post for RE:P!

RE:P Patreon Ongoing Alpha NOW LIVE!

We’re super excited to announce that the very first playable version of Red Embrace: Paradisus can now be accessed via our Patreon!

Our plan** for RE:P is to release monthly Patreon updates for the alpha, until we’re ready to enter Steam Early Access—hopefully sometime in early 2023. The funds from Patreon will go towards RE:P’s development, and the community will also be able to significantly contribute to the final game through feedback/suggestions/playtesting.

Thinking about signing up? Keep reading for more details!

**Plans subject to change

Alpha Details (important!)

Please make sure you read the details below before joining the alpha, so you know what to expect!

How will the alpha work?

All Patrons at the Orb ($5) tier and up will receive access to the monthly alpha updates (while still a Patron)

Joining our Discord will grant you a Steam key + access to Patron-exclusive alpha discussion channels

The alpha Steam key will also grant access to the full game upon release

Each month, we will release new content and fixes, as well as allow higher-tier Patrons to submit/vote on new design additions

What should I expect in the current alpha (v0.0.1.1)?

It’s important to note that this alpha is NOT for the complete game. Instead, we’re putting out a very early prototype that initially features the game’s intro sequence/first night. Future updates will gradually expand the amount of content, and the full game will be much, much longer.

We’re quite pleased to say that some of Sh00’s lovely art (the character and event artist from Red Embrace: Hollywood) is already in, though—so you’ll get to enjoy shiny character portraits and a few CGs!

v0.0.1.1 Alpha Features

Approx. 45 minutes–1 hour of gameplay

~20% of full game skills/traits

MC portrait customization (more customizations planned, such as color pickers for hair and eye color)

3 locations to explore

2 NPCs to chat with

** All content (lighting, animations, music, 3D models, etc.) is a work-in-progress. It is not a complete and accurate representation of the final game.

Some roadmap features to implement next

Saving/Loading system

Inventory

Quest tracker and character profile

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For those who would rather wait for a more polished, complete version of the game—we’ll still be posting regularly here to keep you updated on our progress! You’re very welcome to join our Discord and participate in the community while waiting, too.

Thank you so much for your support thus far! Many exciting things are to come, and we can’t wait to set out on this long journey together.

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to send in questions about RE:P and any AG/GAG games (or dev-related questions)! Our Ask Box is always open.

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Announcing Red Embrace: Paradisus, a narrative-focused vampire RPG! Read on for more about the story, gameplay, and release/development plans.

Game Details

♦ A VAMPIRE NARRATIVE RPG ♦

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1999—Las Vegas, NV.

When you wake up on an unfamiliar couch, your skin cold and your heart silent in your chest, everything feels like a dream.

It’s all a blur. You remember an invitation, a strange figure, the sharp teeth sinking into your throat…and a blinding flash of light. Blood splattering against the walls.

What happened? Who turned you? What strange powers did they awaken inside your body?

Dive into the underworld of Sin City as a newly reborn vampire—and reveal a sinister truth beneath the glittering neon lights.​

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Red Embrace: Paradisus (RE:P) is an immersive vampire sim/narrative RPG. Inspired by Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Disco Elysium, and the Shadowrun series, RE:P seeks to create a dark, fully story-driven (no combat) vampire experience with branching narrative and multiple endings.

We also aim to present a world with diverse characters and identities, as well as implementing inclusive options to make RE:P enjoyable for as many players as possible.

Design your character - Customize your name, pronouns, appearance, and vampire house

Choose your personality traits and skills - Become a shy hacker, a ripped pacifist, a seductive empath, or anything in between

Explore Las Vegas - Prowl the lurid depths of Sin City, including casinos, clubs, skyscrapers, and your very own rat-occupied motel room

Uncover terrible secrets - Rescue vampires from a horrifying psychoplague or submit to higher machinations

Dark romance - Find (optional, potentially doomed) love beyond death

Earn a reputation - Learn the stories of your fellow nightstalkers, make friends and enemies, and ally with a faction (or go at it alone)

The classic CRPG experience - Gather experience, money, and pick up everything that isn’t nailed down

Planned Accessibility Features: Closed Captions, OpenDyslexic font option, screen reader, font resizing, controller support and controls remapping

Content Warning

RE:P will contain violence, heavy language, alcohol and drug use, suicide, disturbing imagery, sexual references, references to/abstract depictions of sexual abuse, and infrequent startling elements/jumpscares. An option will be included to censor some abusive/graphic content. Player discretion is advised.

Writing, Design, GUI: Adrian L. (Dovah) Programming, Management: Nikita H. (Gamma) Portrait and CG Art: Sh00lace

RE:P FAQ!

Hello all! We’re extremely excited to finally announce Red Embrace: Paradisus.

Below are a few answers to anticipated questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please send it to our Ask Box or ask on our Discord!

Will RE:P be similar to Red Embrace: Hollywood?

Yes and no! RE:P has some similarities to RE:H—namely its character creation, reputation system, and branching narrative. Of course, both games are set in the Red Embrace canon, with unique vampire lore and societies. You’ll also see a return of Sh00’s beautiful art, featured in both character portraits and CGs.

However, RE:P adds many new mechanics. Explore Las Vegas in isometric 3D, pursue quests, gain skills and experience, and roleplay your character however you please!

While RE:P and RE:H both share a personality system, Paradisus approaches character development differently. Instead of building your personality in-game through choices, you’ll select up to five core traits at the beginning. These traits will lock/unlock choices, make NPCs react to you differently, and create unique interactions! We feel this technique helps establish a character’s personality earlier, and allows for a wider dynamic range than the three sliding scales of RE:H.

Will there be combat?

No, RE:P is a purely narrative experience, without active combat systems.

However, if you have the skills for it, you can still crush your enemies when certain quest opportunities pop up…and there are many dangers lurking in the night.

Is there romance?

Yes! While RE:P has less of a romance focus than RE:H, there will still be optional love interests (male, female, and nonbinary). Content will be around an R-17 rating.

When will it be released?

We’re so glad you asked!

Unlike our previous games (where we released only a demo and a beta just before launch), RE:P will launch in Early Access.

An extremely early alpha version of the game, featuring about an hour’s worth of content, will be available for our Patrons around December 2021/January 2022. Once we’ve polished it up more, it’ll launch in EA on Steam (likely Spring/Summer 2022), where we’ll push incremental content releases until the game is fully complete.

The final release will likely be sometime in 2023, depending on player reception and the results of a potential Kickstarter.

Why early access? Red Embrace: Paradisus is an immersive sim that relies heavily on the player’s engagement/identification with the MC. It’s extremely important to us to hear early feedback on choices and character customization, as we want to incorporate as much player input as possible.

We also want to experiment with putting prototypes/alphas in front of players early. We’ve always kept our games rather clandestine until release, but this time, we’d like RE:P to involve the community more in its development.

** Please note that any provided dates are optimistic and not set in stone. We will do our best to hit these milestones, but delays are always possible.

What platforms will it be on?

Our current targets are Windows, Mac, and hopefully the Linux and the Nintendo Switch later on!

Will there be happy endings this time?!

For every comment asking for happy RE:H endings, we decided to make RE:P endings exponentially worse. You will be chained to eternal pits of suffering and despair regardless of your choices.

…Just kidding. Yes, there will be happy endings (even with LIs).

Store Sale Reminder

Our huge merch sale ends tomorrow! We’re adding in 1-2 free posters (at least one signed!) if you purchase a poster, while supplies last!

Visit our shop if you’re looking to nab yourself something cute before the sale ends!

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Nadim, the Sound Transcender.

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NADIM

House: Iscari Height: 6’2 Likes: Algorithms, dancing, singing, music production, fashion, meditation, the tambur Dislikes: Hypocrites, funerals, marching bands, hospitals, tight spaces, the police

Description:

Mesmerizingly intense and magnetic, Nadim is well-known for his aloof exterior. Although he can come across as abrasive, the Iscari’s intimidating energy attracts all the attention in a room without an ounce of effort.

As a DJ and audio engineer, he puts his talents to use for the Netizen faction – helping the tech-punk group flourish in both work and play. His massive rave parties, which he hosts inside an enormous warehouse, are unmatched in Vegas.

But on occasion, something more vulnerable flashes behind his eyes. Nadim’s fierce, passionate loyalty to his friends stands at odds with his iciness…perhaps there’s a reason for it.

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Stay tuned for more character introductions in the following weeks! There is much still to uncover about the strange occurrences of 1999…

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to send in questions about RE:P and any AG/GAG games (or dev-related questions)! Our Ask Box is always open.

Answering Asks!

What are Saorise’s and Aleusha’s favorite songs from America?

A: Saorise is the type of lady who’d enjoy Billie Holiday classics, like “I’ll Be Seeing You”. Meanwhile, you’ll catch Aleusha jamming to Gothic hits like Type O Negative, especially “Christian Woman”.

Is there any voice acting in Red Embrace: Paradisus?

A: Possibly! If we can get the budget for it, we’d love to include partial English VA in RE:P. It’ll depend on the success of any Kickstarter/crowdfunding campaign we end up doing down the line.

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Hoshek, the Psychopomp.

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HOSHEK

House: Fourth Height: 5'11 Likes: Thunderstorms, autumn, church organs, bodily organs, doing paperwork, the smell of mint Dislikes: Robots, wax figures, horses, sloppy work, poor hygiene

Description:

Quiet, gentle, and kind, Hoshek presents himself as the most sympathetic of gentlemen. His deep, whispered words are borderline hypnotic, and it’s easy to feel relaxed around him. Something about his presence lulls one into an unconsciously calm state.

As a funeral home director, he adopts a consistently soothing manner due to his work, helping his clients through their time of grieving and preparing their loved ones for a final rest.

Few vampires trust Hoshek, however, due to his association with the Fourth House. He has a slightly eerie detachment from reality, with a gaze that seems perpetually focused on something not quite visible.

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Stay tuned for more character introductions in the following weeks! There is much still to uncover about the strange occurrences of 1999…

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to send in questions about RE:P and any AG/GAG games (or dev-related questions)! Our Ask Box is always open.

Answering Asks!

Would you consider ever opening applications again (dev work in general, artists, writers etc) the way you have done before?

A: We’re actually always open for applications! While RE:P is our long-term main AG project, we’ll always have ongoing new projects on our side label (Gallium Games). Feel free to apply for anything at any time! Even if you apply through GAG, it’s possible that we might work together for an AG project as well.

Is Chae-won’s assistant Jack a certain Jack we know??

A: Could you imagine the feisty, loud-mouthed Jack from RE:H working happily at a blood bank with his hardcore adopted aunt?

…You could? Well then.

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Zhang, attorney-at-law. (Plus, new RE:P alpha update, and answering an ask!)

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Zhang

House: Golgotha Height: 5’8 Likes: Calligraphy, riddles, owls, nice business cards, smooth jazz, legally binding agreements Dislikes: Snakes, bail bonds, meditation, mirrors, cinnamon

Description:

The sly and jovial vampire known mononymously as Zhang is infamous for his scheming. He’s particularly perceptive of others’ weaknesses, and often twists this to his advantage. Yet despite his devious ways, he zealously upholds his promises, and can be intensely loyal to those he deems worthy.

Zhang runs Maodun Consulting, a law office in Chinatown. As an attorney, his skill for “convincing” the prosecution to drop their case is unmatched, although his methodology is somewhat dubious. He takes great pride in his work, and has yet to actually step foot in a courtroom.

In recent times, however, Zhang seems more distracted and unsettled. His Lucaci contacts whisper of him with concern, while his enemies seek to take advantage of his weakness.

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Stay tuned for more character introductions in the following weeks! There is much still to uncover about the strange occurrences of 1999…

New RE:P Alpha Update: v0.0.3.1!

RE:P just received a chunky update to the alpha! If you’d like to get sneak peeks and participate in its development, join us on Patreon for just $5/mo and get a Steam key + alpha access!

A small changelog of what’s been added:

The first draft of the Chinatown hub is now available

A functioning save/load system

2 new NPCs to talk to (Zhang & Rosalind)

2 new interior areas

A new skill/trait

Dev Stream

Tomorrow, we’ll be doing a dev stream at our usual time: 0730PST/1030EST! We hope you’ll stop by to join us. :)

Questions or Comments?

Feel free to send in questions about RE:P and any AG/GAG games (or dev-related questions)! Our Ask Box is always open.

Answering Asks!

Hi! Got a couple questions- -Will Ulysses be dateable? -Noticed sh0d03’s artwork in this game is a lot more realistic than in RE:H. Was that requested and if so, is there a reason for that?

Ulysses is not presently planned to be romanceable, though it’s possible things may change later down the line if enough community interest is shown!

As for sh00’s art, we didn’t request any intentional shift, but we have been relying on real-life photo references for RE:P art. We think the more realistic lean also fits well with RE:P’s atmosphere, which is sharper than RE:H’s movie-like glitz.

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