Relationships are a key part of X-Change Life’s gameplay experience (especially further down the roadmap). The game’s dynamic relationship system tracks your connection with other characters and NPCs based on four main metrics: Friendship, Attraction, Dominance/Submission, and Respect.
- 🔗 Friendship: This reflects the platonic bond that you have with the other character. A score of +25 indicates a deep and unshakable bond, the character would do anything for you. A score of -25 means the character despises you and considers you an enemy.
- 💘 Attraction: This stat represents the level of sexual or romantic desire the character has for you. A score of +25 means the character sees you as extremely desirable and is interested in sexual activity with you at every opportunity. Conversely, -25 means the character is utterly repulsed by you to the point of gagging at the thought of your touch.
- ⚔️ Dominance/ 🌸Submission: This stat depicts the sexual power dynamics between you and the other character. A high score means the character is dominant toward you, while a low score means they are more submissive. A +25 score means that the character has complete control over you, while a -25 shows that they are entirely submissive to you, craving your domination.
- 🌟 Respect: Respect is a measure of esteem or regard. A score of +25 indicates deep respect and admiration. The character treats your opinions seriously and sees you as an equal or higher. A score of -25 means the character has no respect for you at all, viewing you as insignificant or unworthy of their time.
Balancing these four categories requires strategic decisions. All stats default to 0, which represents a neutral stance. Over time, relationships gravitate towards this neutral state unless actively maintained, with extreme scores above +15 or below -15 naturally decaying towards 15 or -15.
Table of Relationship Levels
The below are guidelines to GENERALLY what each relationship stage means.
| Level | Attraction | Friendship | Dominance | Respect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Character wants you non-stop, always ready. | Character would die for you. | You are their pet. | Character worships the ground you walk on. |
| 24 | Aches with desire for you constantly. | Trusts you with their darkest secrets. | Commands your actions at will. | Reveres and idolizes you. |
| 23 | Can’t contain their lust for you. | Feels comfort and understanding. | You’re their personal toy. | Feels deep admiration for you. |
| 22 | Thinks about fucking you all day long. | Pillow-talk likely, shares personal stories. | Your humiliation is their ecstasy. | Respects your desires and boundaries. |
| 21 | Frequently initiates sex, craves you. | Has no secrets from you. | Punishments turn them on. | Values your principles and ethics. |
| 20 | Wants to fuck you at every opportunity. | Shares deepest fears and dreams. | Controls you utterly in bed. | Sees you as a role model. |
| 19 | Intense desire to see you naked. | Openly seeks your presence and advice. | Thrives on your submission. | Values your opinions over others. |
| 18 | Consistent craving for your body. | Feels warmth and affection towards you. | Decides when, where, and how. | Deep respect for your choices. |
| 17 | Always ready and eager for sex. | Lets their guard down around you. | Strongly prefers leading in bed. | Appreciates your life choices. |
| 16 | Regular sex, if you initiate. | Shares joys and sorrows alike. | Gets off on controlling you. | Admires your character and resolve. |
| 15 | Open to sexual adventures. | Confides personal stories. | Leads and you follow in bed. | Places weight on your words. |
| 14 | Interested in exploring kinks with you. | Holds deep conversations with you. | Demands your obedience playfully. | Respects your beliefs and values. |
| 13 | Finds your body sexually attractive. | Sees you as a genuine friend. | You’re under their thumb, mildly. | Sees you as an equal. |
| 12 | Open to casual sex. | Offers help without hesitation. | Controls sexual dynamics, mostly. | Acknowledges your opinions. |
| 11 | Mild sexual interest, with the right mood. | Considers you a good companion. | You serve their needs, mostly. | Recognizes your choices. |
| 10 | Can be seduced into sex. | Has fun with you anytime. | Balanced control, leans towards them. | Open to your ideas and opinions. |
| 9 | Thinks of you in a sexual context. | Enjoys your company. | They initiate, you follow. | Listens to your thoughts. |
| 8 | Would have sex, if pursued. | Open to hang out. | Sets the tone in the bedroom. | Considers your feelings. |
| 7 | Feels some sexual attraction. | Sees you as a casual friend. | Sex is on their terms, mostly. | Gives you basic respect. |
| 6 | Could be convinced to have sex. | Laughs and shares jokes. | They lead but welcome your ideas. | Willing to hear you out. |
| 5 | Open to flirtation, might lead to more. | Has friendly chats. | Leads but seeks your input. | Offers basic courtesy. |
| 4 | Mild sexual curiosity, needs coaxing. | Turns to you when lonely. | You’re game for their desire. | Indifferent to your thoughts and opinions. |
| 3 | Possibility of sex, if wooed right. | Reluctantly chooses you over alone time. | Dominant in bed, with respect. | Lacks interest in your views. |
| 2 | Friendly hugs come with a flirtatious grin. | Greets and exchanges pleasantries. | Often initiates, controls speed and rhythm. | Dismisses your opinions lightly. |
| 1 | Sees you as a pleasant, neutral entity. | Neutral, everyday acquaintance. | Leads the dance in the bedroom. | Minor disregard for your feelings. |
| 0 | Finds your flirtations mildly amusing. | Makes excuses to avoid hangouts. | Takes turns in taking charge. | Neutral respect, just a face in the crowd. |
| -1 | Feels awkward with sexual undertones. | Takes more than gives. | Due respect given to your desire. | Mocks your beliefs. |
| -2 | Uncomfortable with your physicality. | Rarely initiates conversation. | Equal balance in sexual control. | Scoffs at your principles. |
| -3 | Perceives your attraction as pestering. | Avoids spending time alone with you. | You’re beginning to take charge. | Disregards your opinions. |
| -4 | Feels a skin-crawl at your advances. | Keeps conversations short and shallow. | You take the lead, sometimes. | Uninterested in your views. |
| -5 | Finds your body unappealing. | Sees you as a mere acquaintance. | They follow your sexual pacing. | Blatantly dismisses your thoughts. |
| -6 | Wants to actively avoid physical contact. | Indifferent to your company. | Sexual control tilts towards you. | Ignores your suggestions. |
| -7 | Feels disgusted by your sexual interest. | Only talks when needed. | You set the agenda, mostly. | Reluctantly heeds your advice. |
| -8 | Public embarrassment at your attempts. | Chooses lonely boredom over your company. | You decide the rhythm, most times. | Critiques your life choices. |
| -9 | Shudders at the thought of having sex with you. | Avoids you at social events. | Leads you into their submission. | Undermines your worth. |
| -10 | Treats your attraction as a pathetic joke. | Doesn’t share details, keeps it formal. | You mostly control them in bed. | Disrespects your beliefs. |
| -11 | Sees you as a desperate pervert. | Seldom responds to your messages. | Their pleasure is your command. | Mocks your very existence. |
| -12 | Feels nauseated by your sexual desire. | Mutual acknowledgement, not friends. | They follow your sexual rhythm. | Demeans and belittles you. |
| -13 | Can’t stand your physical proximity. | Prefers your absence. | Enjoy being under your control. | Laughs off your opinions. |
| -14 | Your fantasies are their nightmares. | Minimizes contact, even in group settings. | Thrives on your domination. | Insults you without remorse. |
| -15 | Jokes about your attraction with others. | Ignores you unless absolutely necessary. | Sex is on your terms, mostly. | Publicly humiliates you. |
| -16 | Direct mockery of your sexual desire. | Avoids you, even on social media. | Your wishes are their demands. | Disdains you. |
| -17 | Considers you sexually repulsive. | Considers you undesirable company. | Dominant one, they follow. | Discards your emotions. |
| -18 | Your very presence disgusts them. | Treated as a stranger. | Enjoy being your plaything. | Treats you like an object. |
| -19 | Vomits at the thought of your touch. | Finds you annoying. | You’re mildly controlling them. | Unashamedly disrespects you. |
| -20 | Can’t stomach to look at you. | Goes out of way to avoid you. | They submit willingly in bed. | Considers you worthless. |
| -21 | Finds you physically and sexually repugnant. | Believes you’re not worth their time. | Your dominance makes them wild. | Absolutely disrespects you. |
| -22 | Sex with you? Over their dead body. | Treats you as an outcast. | Your pet, craving your control. | Views you as subhuman. |
| -23 | Whole existence is a turn-off for them. | Despises your existence. | Enjoys every ounce of your authority. | Sees you as a plaything. |
| -24 | Utterly repulsed, can’t even stand your sight. | Feels intense animosity towards you. | You own them, body and mind. | Complete disregard for your existence. |
| -25 | Avoids even looking at you. | Hostile and openly detests you. | Complete submission, they’re your slave. | Sees you as less than nothing. |