JasX Survey 2017 - Review Part 1

This year's survey is now closed. This year it got 333 responses, compared to last year's 415. But last year's survey was also active for twice as long.

I'm going to go through some of the more interesting questions here (mostly the text fields). If you want to see the full results for yourself, you can see them here .

Do you have any suggestions for JasX in general?

• I feel that more scenes like that would definitely be a popular addition to your games. More so if they feature interactive stories and player choice.
  I only have 1 more GoThongs quest planned. After that, I intend to put it into beta and work on fixing bugs and refining old content. Any player choice content will most likely remain how it is, but some of the older quests might see new cutscenes, interactions etc.
• Struggle mechanics!
  I'm working on adding quicktime events to certain traps and level events. They won't be added to generic KOs though unless someone makes it with a mod.
• What if there were thongs (GoThong Related) made for Certain Mesh Bodies such as...Maitreya, Slink Physique, Slink Hourglass, etc
  I've contacted most of those body developers and they have not responded to me. The only template I have that haven't had a thong added yet is the male solarian, because I'm waiting for a bento overhaul.
• I'd just want jFish to come back mostly. Was the least pervy game that was just kinda relaxing.
  A standalone jFish game is planned after GoT is fully released.
• If at all possible, i would love to see more maps for fright.
  Sorry, fright is a done deal.
• Localized Affiliate Vendors to be brought back.
  I know it sucks for people who was making a little money off of the affiliate vendors, but they were a massive pain to maintain. My store has mostly moved to the website for simplicity and to allow other currencies.
• Could attempt a interactive novel where you play mainrole in some cutscenes and need to make multiple choices
  Loving the idea but I just don't have time :(
• It would be cool to see some packs sold on the marketplace of various enemy generators to place on your own land....
  Find someone who knows how to script. This is super easy to do with a plugin!
• Any plans on making the enemies of GoThongs accessible outside of the game?
  Edit linked parts on the HUD. Scroll down. Look in the pink box. It contains all the monster scenes. Just attach them. Alternatively use the dev tools.
• You have every punishment able to be turned on or off but one. The spanking. I was wondering why you did that.
  It's not just the spanking, I think there are 2 more. These are hard-coded into the HUD and allows you to play even while the JasX server is down.
• I wish more people would make stories for GoThongs.
  GoThongs is a lot more mod friendly than TiS. Hopefully more content will be made once the tutorial section is fully completed. Plus the whole system is open source so you can essentially change ANYTHING you want with it.
• Will the Doge package for BARE ever be available for purchase without using Dogecoin?
  Such no
• female based characters in games like GoThongs
  Female anatomy generally requires more polygons to work. The only reason I'd add more humanoid NPCs is if LL releases proper NPCs, which likely won't happen knowing their track record.
• Remove the STP from the BARE game or make it capable of being toggled off.
  You can already turn off all promotional events from the BARE user panel.
• More co-op player interactions in gothongs
  I'm always open to suggestions
• more hyenas
  Chaser y u do dis?
• I think having three or four players being able to play together would give a better sense of gameplay depth as well.
  I wan't to do this but can't right now due to SL limitations. What makes GoThongs secure is also what causes issues with more than 2 players. As such, the main quests will remain 2-player only. That being said I think it could be fun to have special "raid" dungeons with up to 5 players. It depends on how much time I have and my level of motivation after getting GoThongs into beta (it's still in alpha).
• Gothongs, Has no challenge. If you cant die or lose the game then its game of wacko mole.
  The only thing you lose is your dignity. Though if you want lasting punishments, I suggest making a mod for that.
• I want collect contents in go thongs
  Try PanRi
• Needs some sort of medieval or RPG style fighting/combat game
  That literally sounds like Game of Thongs. Give it a try if you haven't already.

If you feel I ignored your question, do IM me, and I'll try my best to answer. Moving on!

• More players have started using the JasX HUD compared to last year. This makes me happy as it makes RLV outfit management super easy.
• Players are slightly more favorable to the JasX store this year than last year. The new UI still needs more work though.

Comments on the JasX store:

• More and more cosmetics and vanity items!
  I'm always open to suggestions.
• More content like tournament info and some sort of matchmaking
  The LFP system should definitely make a return, it's just down-prioritized heavily since players can already visit arenas and use the SL groups to ask for fights.
• Allow reviewed paid third-party content maybe?
  That's one of the reasons I remade the website. I just haven't heard anything from anyone who is interested yet.
• The double conversion to JXC for SL native currency is frustrating and possibly a barrier to entry for new players.
  It's a neccessity as it allows for other currencies and ability to purchase things directly through the JasX HUD.
• Redelivery option would be nice.
  Go to your JasX inventory > Click the red "Redeliver Claimed Items" button
• More game-compatible clothing in the future. (interactivity, theme, etc.) GoThongs is doing good
  The jiggle clothes are all open source. You can create a plugin that triggers their visuals in other games if you want to.

Moving on...

• Roughly half are interested in email newsletters. I might see about making that a possibility in the future.
• Roughly half have tried Game of Thongs, whereas nearly a third didn't know it existed. This is sort of to be expected though as it's still in alpha. Once it hits beta I will advertise a bit.
• Roughtly half cannot afford funding GoThongs via patreon. I guess it's good that it's a free game then.
• Half of those who played have played all quests, whereas nearly a third only played the first one. The first quest could probably do with an update once the game hits beta.
• Those who play seem to be generally happy with GoThongs as it is. I'm still going to refine it once it hits beta tho.

Game of thongs Q&A:

• Add additional spell choices for each class that might help make a player special to a group.
  I'm always open to suggestions.
• More items! Dropped items to be exact, like potions.
  Currently the only things dropping that are officially supported are exactly that, potions. PanRi has a more in depth inventory, but I'm trying to keep GoThongs fairly simple. One of the major issues with TiS was how hard it was to get into, and a lot of people dropped out early.
• More class options
  Tentaclemancer is incoming in the next update! After that, we'll see. It depends on if I can come up with something fun.
• Water sections are surprisingly well-handled, but lay off the "grab if aroused" plants.
  In the next update you'll be able to struggle free from them, which gives you a buff that blocks their pull effect for a while.
• More anthropomorphic type enemies
  Only if LL implements proper rigged NPCs in a way that they can be used with rezzers.
• More and varied npc-to-player penetration, but most importantly, player-to-player as well.
  I'm always open to suggestions. Come up with something that floats my boat and I'll make it.
• XOBJ for dummies with examples
  Go check out the new XOBJ wiki  on github. If something's still unclear, make a request for clarification in the issues section.
• I do like to see additional traps. More monsters.
  One new trap will be introduced in the upcoming quest. I'd love to hear your suggestions though!
• Less missing content from the paladin class!
  If you're getting error messages it's because you've not installed PanRi. Paladin is a custom player made class. You have to run the installer each time the main HUD updates.
• Not a fan of how hard it is at the start
  Yeah I probably went a bit overkill on the first quest. I'll see what I can do once I get around to refining the old quests.
• I hate the thongs.. and even more so the Humping the air to cast magic
  I'll see what I can do once it hits beta.
• Octocats
  So many complaints about the octocats. The octocats are a TiS reference. They'll likely only occur in MQ06. That being said, once GoThongs enters beta I intend on making some major updates to that quest in particular. I could use your suggestions.
• A hub area for GoThongs to go, or group with other people.
  Would be nice if I could actually find someone to provide land for it.
• Too much anal for males
  The major issue with groin stimulating scenes is that they're very difficult to align, since penises tend to be a lot more varied in shapes and sizes than vaginas. It's the same reason I can't do oral animations. What would look good on a human would be humping a furry's nose.
• Archer class maybe?
  I've been considering it, but haven't figured out a way to implement it yet.
• i would love to see some transformation and pregnancy
  Can't do it with the existing tools. You'd have to write a custom plugin to work with your avatars.
• Maybe more apparent and easily to see info on what each status ailment do
  Click the effect's icon on your HUD. 

Some of my favorite trailer quotes:

• "Surprisingly refreshing to what Second Life has to offer"
• "never have I seen panties used so effectively in a combat situation"
• "It's like Skyrim, but with thongs. And sex."

Moving on...

• Connection speeds have increased slightly from last year.
• So has the level of enthusiasm for VR headset
• ...and the amount of people that think doge is much amaze
• Google accounts remain the most popular
• Survey-takers would generally prefer an installed game over a browser game. Which I find weird because I personally wouldn't want a sex game in my phone apps list or my window start menu.
• Last year female avatars outnumbered male avatars, this year the roles are reversed. Amount of herm/shemale avatars have also increased.
• Usage of the SL stock body has decreased, which is about time.
• The most common skill among survey-takers is giving head. Followed by building PCs and writing. A surprisingly low amount consider themselves proficient in trolling.

This is it for today. Tomorrow I will continue with the section everyone's been waiting for. More specifically: The drama & fetish sections. Stay tuned for that!