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WEEKLY UPDATE!! 8/27/23
Evening, everyone! Thank you so much for the feedback you provided last week with Dorian’s new design. I went back and adjusted his pose and I think I struck a good balance between the old pose and the new one.I’m going to have to adjust his sprite too since it still reflects his old design. I’ll get on that shortly…This week I mainly focused on the design of Blutig Waterway. Not just the design of the dungeon, but also with some optional environmental storytelling. I hope that players will check out the small notes and objects I’ve l...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 8/20/23
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you’re all well!One of the characters I’ve felt disappointed by design-wise for a long time is Dorian. I don’t consider myself very good at drawing male characters, so I rarely draw them. However, after drawing Alvin for the last update, I decided it was time that Dorian got a refresh to his design. Check out the comparison below!Similar to how I updated Amber a few years ago, I’ve updated Dorian and fixed some of the issues I had with his design, particularly his pose. I also fixed up his hair and suit a ...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 8/13/23
How’s everyone doing this week?As for me, I was really in the mood to color Sigrun this week and tweak some small things in her design, such as her face. Her eyes were previously too big, and while I found them kind of cute, it didn’t really fit the personality I was going for.She won’t be showing up in the game until the following update, but I still wanted to share the flat colors with you all anyway. I’ve been experimenting with shiny and blushed skin with my characters lately. I really like the effect it has on characters with relat...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 8/6/23
Hello again, everybody!This week, my focus was on Ophelia! She’s finally got a spiffy new sprite!Modifying Ophelia as an event was a tricky thing from me to sort out. I’ve had to change how she works as an NPC to get her to work with the new Pet system that I added in the last update. For starters, Ophelia will be able to join you as a playable character as early as the start of Chapter 2. However, increasing her Bond Level will no longer change what items she has in stock. That will now change based on story progression, for balance reason...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 7/30/23
How is everyone doing this week?I’m back home after the recent pest extermination in my house and after all the cleaning was done, I was happy to be back in the grind of things. Here’s what I have to show you all this week!In case you missed the announcement earlier, the game has been updated to version 5.2.2. You can download it now on Steam and Itch.io. This patch fixed the Dorian Manor Gemmare statue bug that was present in the game. You can freely update without any worry of it affecting your save file.This week, I began writing Bianca...
Crimson Veil Updated to version 5.2.2
The update is now live on Steam and Itch.io! This patch fixes the bug where the Gemmare statue at Dorian Manor teleported you to the vampire route, while you were in the main route. Save files should be unaffected by this change, as no major scripts or events were altered. Please update your game as soon as you are able.https://mkrudesign.itch.io/crimson-veilhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2293700/Crimson_Veil/Level 4 Patrons who joined in July have not been added as NPCs as of this update and will be added in version 5.3.For returning playe...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 7/23/23
Happy Sunday, everyone!This week has been all sorts of complicated. We need to fumigate the house due to a pest issue and my home is currently upside down. It’s been a mission for me to find the time to sit down and rest, let alone draw. Thankfully this should all be resolved by Wednesday. Then I have to do all the cleanup that comes with these sort of house treatments. Not looking forward to that…However, I did manage to finish something before this update went live! Here’s a look at the newest contract’s central character, Seraphina!I...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 7/16/23
Happy Sunday, everyone!A big congratulations to Potomiani, the winner of the User Submitted Contest #9, for their submission of “Shattered Sanctity”! There were a lot of really close races in this recent contest, so clearly every submission had its fans. I would like to urge all that did not win to hold on to their ideas for the next contest! Consider a redraft or something that can make your idea even more compelling for next time! Also, be sure to check back frequently for updates on when the next round will take place! As for me, I’ll ...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 7 - Vote 1
*IMPORTANT* PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE BY 5 PM ESTTitle: Shattered SanctityBy: PotomianiMila receives a report that vampires have recently been able to get near and even enter Besilly Cathedral. Though they are still held off by the clergy men and women inside, being able to enter a sacred building without harm is both odd and mysterious. It seems that over time, the building’s protection from evil has faded. Additionally, the cathedral is headed by a powerful light-wielding nun known as Sister Seraphina. Rumors suggest that Sister Seraphina pos...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 6 - Vote 1
Title: Something Familiar About HerBy: Rosen KingWhile searching for a servant who's gone missing from the manor, Mila spots a raven who seems to be mimicking someone calling out to a pet. She tries to follow the raven, but loses track of it at a crossroads. However, a cat approaches her from the shadows, and transforms into a humanoid form. Mila prepares to fight, but the cat girl begs for Mila's help. Her name is Luna, and she used to be the familiar of a witch named Dorothy, but she was kicked out of her home. Now the witch has begun...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 5 - Vote 1
Title: Shattered SanctityBy: PotomianiMila receives a report that vampires have recently been able to get near and even enter Besilly Cathedral. Though they are still held off by the clergy men and women inside, being able to enter a sacred building without harm is both odd and mysterious. It seems that over time, the building’s protection from evil has faded. Additionally, the cathedral is headed by a powerful light-wielding nun known as Sister Seraphina. Rumors suggest that Sister Seraphina possesses extraordinary light-magic abilities and ...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 4 - Vote 1
Title: The Crimson ApprenticeBy: damon_panda666Zaira, a small brunette girl, habitant of Abelleth town, is confused as she is attracted to vampires but cannot get close to having contact with them. One night, the people of Abelleth organize a plan to attack the mansion of Dorian in two days. Zaira, afraid and at the same time fascinated by them, goes to the mansion. On her way she meets a ghoul who is about to attack her, however Mila manages to save her. Zaira, excited and shy, reveals to Mila the plans of her town.An angry Mila goes to tell D...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 3 - Vote 1
Title: Something Familiar About HerBy: Rosen KingWhile searching for a servant who's gone missing from the manor, Mila spots a raven who seems to be mimicking someone calling out to a pet. She tries to follow the raven, but loses track of it at a crossroads. However, a cat approaches her from the shadows, and transforms into a humanoid form. Mila prepares to fight, but the cat girl begs for Mila's help. Her name is Luna, and she used to be the familiar of a witch named Dorothy, but she was kicked out of her home. Now the witch has begun...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 2 - Vote 1
Title: Gorgon's GambitBy: HungzhoMila learns of a powerful artifact that can enhance her abilities. However, the artifact's location is known to be within the lair of Vinesdra, a formidable gorgon whose petrifying gaze poses a deadly threat. Vinesdra is a captivating gorgon known for her irresistible beauty. With long flowing locks of midnight black, piercing emerald eyes, and a bewitching aura, Vinesdra exudes an enchantment that is as alluring as it is perilous.Mila delves into the depths of Vinesdra's lair, which is a labyrinth o...
User Submitted Contest #9 Round 1 - Vote 1
Title: Something to ghoul about.By: DarklordDariusDorian manor is visited by young woman a goth knife thrower named Emi who has a request for Dorian which is heard about a group of ghouls are causing issues near the mountains which doesn't seem to bother Dorian at all however a vampire hunter named Darius who was once a bandit leader turned slayer has lead a group to destroy the ghouls which does peak his interest and he sends Mila and Emi to investigate later it's revealed Emi was a survivor of Darius's raids and wants revenge agai...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 7/9/23
Happy Sunday, everyone!Got a few sketches done this week. This first one is for a character that will not be appearing in the upcoming update, but is planned for the Chapter 3-V update instead. Here's an early look at Sigrun:Little is known about her, except that her race is one that resists vampirism. She's a sort of "anti-vampire", if you will. With that in mind, she may prove to be a challenging adversary for Mila.Here’s a teaser for something that will be in the next update! Once you’ve maxed out your bond with Bianca, s...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 7/2/23 - The return of the User Submitted Contest!
Hello again everybody! I hope you all have enjoyed the fresh new content of the latest update to the vampire route! I think I've mentioned this before on a previous weekly update, but my favorite part of the recent version was working on the new Pet system. Having an ally by your side in combat feels less lonely and more like you are properly utilizing your servants. But the aspect I enjoyed the most was building their personalities through the support conversations. Were there any girls that stood out to you in particular? I'm currentl...
Crimson Veil 5.2.1 NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL!
The update is now live on Steam and Itch.io! Go download it now and check out the latest content on the long awaited vampire route!https://mkrudesign.itch.io/crimson-veilhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2293700/Crimson_Veil/If you enjoy what you've played, please consider leaving your thoughts with a review! Your continued feedback helps me improve the game with each new release! The support of the community has helped me grow this game over the past 4 years and it's only getting better! I appreciate any time you can give to share you...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 6/18/23
Happy Sunday everyone! Thank you so much on all the recent feedback on version 5.2. I’ve cleaned out each of the bugs players have brought to my attention. I know that many of you have mentioned having difficulties on one of the puzzles during the Terror of the Seas quest, so I’ve modified it slightly to be a bit less cryptic. My hope is less players will find themselves stuck. But, if you're still stuck, I will be releasing the updated walkthrough next Sunday with all the answers and tips you'll need!Additionally, I’ve introduced...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 6/11/23 PATREON EARLY ACCESS
After more than two years, the hiatus is finally over! The newest content for the vampire route is here and available to play for all of my patrons!If you haven't been following this project closely or have been waiting for the return of the vampire route to play, there has never been a better time to pick up Crimson Veil! With the included save files, you can quickly pick back up from where you left off, and the Developer's Room* will give you access to tools that further customize your returning playthrough!(*check the pinned post at ...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 6/4/23
Version 5.2 is now done! Hooray!! I just sent out the pre-release version to my testers so that I can pad out a few bugs before it's released. That means that the latest version will be released next Sunday 6/11/23 to all of my patreon supporters, at the usual update time (8 P.M. EST). If any of you are still interested in being added as an NPC for this update, be sure you become a tier 4 patron by this Wednesday 6/7/23. If you are unsure where your custom NPC's location is, be sure to check the .txt file titled "level 4 patron loca...
WEEKLY UPDATE!! 5/28/23
I’m finally back from my vacation! The return trip home was a tiring experience. The late night flight was delayed by a few hours, so I returned home at around 10 AM, my time. I wanted to post a short bonus update last week, but I was pretty exhausted and jet-lagged...(Also I wanted to play Zelda since it came out while I was gone…)Here’s a few pics I took during my cruise!Seeing actual mountains like this is a real treat for me. My home state is pretty flat, so this sort of view is extraordinary to see in person! My inner cabin even had ...
