Bhavacakra Maco
Version 1.1.15
As for this update, it’s a tiny one.
What has been added:
1. A side quest “Wayward diplomacy” added.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A slight tweak in the heart of water quest where you aren’t told anything at all at the end of the quest in thoughts. You will now be able to see what to do.
Introducing TCCH
I would like to introduce a new game. I’ve mentioned this game a few times in previous patch notes. The title is Two Clusters Cold Haven. (TCCH)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684760/Two_Clusters_Cold_Haven/
The game is sci-fi and is set in the same universe of Two Clusters Kain although it starts about 180 years later.
The game follows a very similar formula as Bhavacakra Maco but it is adult-themed. I’d like to make clear that it is not a porn game but it does contain far more nudity and sexual contents than Bhavacakra Maco.
You can expect the same level of plot quality but it will have more variants, meaning more choices to make during the plot. There will also be romance which is lacking in Bhavacakra Maco.
To be fair though, Maco isn’t exactly a human, so romance isn’t really an option for her. She doesn’t even feel the need.
The main character is Nicholas who is a class B hyper human working for a private organization. He lives on Freedom colony, a space colony that is light years away from our Solar system.
The year is 9791. and the game begins in a small sector within the colony called “Cold Haven”.
You may see it as a form of cyberpunk setting but there are no cyborgs in the game because medical technology has advanced so far to a point that limb regeneration can be done in a matter of hours. There is really no need for any cyborgs. But there are androids, and one of the main sticking points of the game is -
If an android is self-aware, is it a living being? Can it claim itself to be a human?
Oh, and average people live for around 400 years with ESPs living beyond 800 year-old mark. Nicholas himself is 72 years old which is considered young. (He’d be in 30s in our time.)
You may check out the novel itself which this game (as well as Two Cluster Kain) is based on.
💘 What does this mean for Bhavacakra Maco?
Well, nothing really. The game is already pretty close to total completion. There are a few side quests arcs to be done, and they will be done eventually but the overall game is done.
Not going to lie though. Do expect far less frequent updates.
Thanks for reading.
Version 1.1.14
⨭The witch's revenge side story arc
⨭The skeleton bandits of Baldar
Two left to go.
What has been added:
1. The island of Wind quest has been completed. Completing this quest will make Luca quite decent.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A new BGM for Hyur.
2. A new BGM for Yaelu.
3. Skill adjustments for several characters (Luca, Akatoob, and Areta). It’s mostly buffing them.
Luca has had her skill cost less STA in general and added a secret skill obtainable via the island of Wind quest arc.
Akatoob has had his skill more powerful in general.
As for Areta, it’s further tweaks.
Version 1.1.13
Big things that need to be done to call the game complete are -
⨭The witch's revenge side story arc
⨭The skeleton bandits of Baldar
⨭The island of Wind exploration
And there are a few side quests that may be added. The game is almost done.
Currently, I am dividing my spare time between this and the new upcoming game equally but I am going to be spending more and more time on the new project.
Basically, updates for this game will be less frequent.
What's been added:
1. A side quest "Blissful assassination" added. This will conclude the shortened Jordin story arc, allowing Areta to be recruited.
2. The side quest "The ill girl" can finally be completed.
Below is a list of changes/fixes:
1. I've never adjusted Areta's skills ever since her skill list was created, and that was like a long time ago. So, her skills needed to be adjusted. Her spells were mostly, massively, boosted.
Version 1.1.12
For an example, the side quest “The ill girl” requires you to progress to a certain point in Jordin story arc.
Another is the workshop in Hyur.
Therefore, in this patch, I’ve mainly worked on that.
As for the new game I am currently working on,
the title is Two Clusters Cold Haven, TCCH. It will use the same engine as this one. In fact, the game will be quite similar to Bhavacakra Maco but is far more adult-themed.
Here is two screen shots of a very early build.
Its steam page has already been approved but the game is not playable, yet.
What has been added:
1. A side quest “Max’s request” added. This starts a shortened version of Jordin story arc.
2. A side quest “A soldier’s request” added.
3. Bella bikini contest is complete. It has a small twist at the end which is a beginning of something.
4. The side quest “The maiden of darkness” can progress further if Maco has 4 dark points.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A bug fix with Bella bikini contest where you could enter with Mieke in your party.
2. Fort Leng inspection was bugged. Fixed.
Version 1.1.11
Cizna guild arc is completed also in this patch which basically means the game is now complete. There are side quest arcs to be done but the story is done. I will need to close up some loose ends in Jordin. That shall be done in upcoming patches.
Originally, I was going to include Jordin guild arc into Maco’s story but have opted against it because the arc is too bloody. She doesn’t really have a reason to voluntarily become an assassin/murderer. That story line will be for the future in another Bhavacakra game with another character.
Finally, I will be announcing a new game in upcoming months. It will be a Two Clusters series.
What has been added:
1. A side quest “The ill wife” added.
2. A side quest “The werewolves” added. This quest will shed some more light on the lore of werewolves in the game.
3. Final Cizna guild quest “Flying high” added. This concludes Cizna guild arc.
4. A progress has been made with the Bella bikini contest. It is not done yet however. You are also no longer locked into the quest once it starts.
Version 1.1.10
What has been added:
1. Extra menu update: Ren Fadin, Grace Fadin.
2. The side quest “Revenge of a ghost witch” updated. This update introduces Grace’s husband.
3. Cizna guild mission “Home disaster” added.
4. A side quest “Road safety” added.
5. A world boss, the giant centipede, added. It’s found near Korosis.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. Apartment units in Cyro now have unit numbers next to the doors.
2. Griffin fight wasn’t triggering properly. Fixed.
Version 1.1.9
This patch adds the ship interior tileset, sprites for Giove and his crew.
It also means that the end game content is coming.
Ultimately, it means the game is entering its final stage of content. The game is, in fact, 90% complete in terms of content.
What has been added:
1. A side quest “Lost letters” added. This is the first quest from Yaelu.
2. Further updates on Bella bikini contest.
3. Luca, the wind mage and scholar, has had her sprite and CG swapped out. She has a different face now with a totally different sprite. The original one was actually a placeholder. This was done for below.
4. One of final end game side quest arcs, “To the island of Wind” can now start with Luca. This one’s
going to take some time to complete it.
5. Above also means Giove can finally be recruited, not as a party member but as a ship captain.
6. Extra content update: Sion’s profile.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. During a side quest “illness” from Cetsu, you are to obtain a greater fire crystal. When you obtain it, the quest text advances but you can still sell the crystal by a mistake or whatnot. I’ve added a check to see whether you actually has the crystal. If you don’t, the quest text (in thoughts) will tell you to get it again.
2. A skill scroll “Reverse shower 2” for Mieke added to Cyro university. It is the first real offensive spell for her. Not very powerful but a lot better than her default spell.
3. A bug fix with getting five crab legs for a lady in Tito.
4. A bug fix with the cheating wife in Hyur. The first choice shouldn’t proceed with the quest but it did, messing it up.
5. DoniDoni’s revenge quest was bugged. Fixed.
6. Fixed Shana’s bad mood even after she gets her boobs.
7. A bug fix with Oathbreaker quest where you could advance on a choice which shouldn’t let you advance.
8. A new optional spell (Buff of Wind) for Luca was added to Cyro university library.
Version 1.1.8
What has been added:
1. A new unique character, Vivian, was added. She is the last participant in Bella bikini content.
2. A major side quest arc “Bella bikini contest” can now finally start. This quest is CG heavy and will take a few patches to complete. Let’s say that stage 1 of 3 is completed here.
There are some prerequisites to trigger this. Prefer to the online walkthrough if you wish to know.
3. Cizna guild mission “Confrontation” added.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. A bug was fixed in a story quest involving deciding Pierre’s fate. If you had done Annemaria’s wedding gift side quest before taking on it, you could not proceed. It was due to a missing switch. Corrected.
Version 1.1.7
For an indie dev myself, I generally purchase a bulk royalty free BGM pack that has tens if not hundreds of music.
Then I have go through each of them one by one to filter out what I need.
I can potentially spend hours trying to find a single BGM track.
What has been added:
1. Luella has been given a total new appearance and she has become a participant in Bella bikini contest, meaning I now have only one more girl to add.
You may not actually remember her since there was only a short side quest involving her.
The original Luella was a cute and cheerful girl. The new version is a rather gloomy figure with a tomboyish look.
2. You can now report in “Into the abyss 2” mission from Cizna guild. Benja will shed some more light on the situation as well as Ciska’s epilogue where there is another huge reveal.
3. “For the boobs!” quest can now be completed. Grats, Shana. You now have the boobs. She will also gain a new spell “Boob beams”.
Alderin bath scene with her has also been updated accordingly.
4. A side quest “Treasure map” added. It is not complete as this is a somewhat long quest.
5. There is now an online walkthrough. Took me some time to set it up, but there it is.
URL: https://twoclusters.com/walkthrough/bhavacakra-maco-walkthrough
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. Fadin has its own BGM.
2. Witch forest has its own BGM.
3. Loche has been granted a new BGM.
4. Ezona pass has its own BGM.
5. Added a message at the end of Ugi mine level 8.
6. Korosis gets its own BGM.