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I think one game showed memories with a sort white fog around the borders of the renders to let viewers know.
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I always associate fog with dream sequences, but that could work for memories too. Off the top of my head, black and white is a classic and pretty universally intuitive for people as "this is the past."
Alternatively, a compromise: make Guy and Nicki fully colored and vivid while everything else is black and white? I think that's pretty symbolic of how we remember things. Grain filter might also feel better when it isn't applied to our characters in question, but everything behind them. I realize that's an extra rendering step or two, but maybe it's worth it?
The only other thing I can think of is to only render our characters and whatever specific objects they're interacting with in front of a completely black background. Maybe visible spotlights? I don't know. Might not communicate 'memory' very well, though.. but it does denote a noticeable change and gives it a 'reenacted play' kinda vibe. The symbolism of that kinda works for memories as well, eh? Can also inject Guy's fantasies onto the memory, especially if he's supposed to have feelings for her. Personally, I like the first one better, if any of this is usable.
Anyways, that was a fun exercise. Can't wait to play it
Alternatively, a compromise: make Guy and Nicki fully colored and vivid while everything else is black and white? I think that's pretty symbolic of how we remember things. Grain filter might also feel better when it isn't applied to our characters in question, but everything behind them. I realize that's an extra rendering step or two, but maybe it's worth it?
The only other thing I can think of is to only render our characters and whatever specific objects they're interacting with in front of a completely black background. Maybe visible spotlights? I don't know. Might not communicate 'memory' very well, though.. but it does denote a noticeable change and gives it a 'reenacted play' kinda vibe. The symbolism of that kinda works for memories as well, eh? Can also inject Guy's fantasies onto the memory, especially if he's supposed to have feelings for her. Personally, I like the first one better, if any of this is usable.
Anyways, that was a fun exercise. Can't wait to play it
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I probably got my white fog idea from all the Japanese visual novels I have played over the years. I'm a huge weeb lol.I always associate fog with dream sequences, but that could work for memories too. Off the top of my head, black and white is a classic and pretty universally intuitive for people as "this is the past."
Alternatively, a compromise: make Guy and Nicki fully colored and vivid while everything else is black and white? I think that's pretty symbolic of how we remember things. Grain filter might also feel better when it isn't applied to our characters in question, but everything behind them. I realize that's an extra rendering step or two, but maybe it's worth it?
The only other thing I can think of is to only render our characters and whatever specific objects they're interacting with in front of a completely black background. Maybe visible spotlights? I don't know. Might not communicate 'memory' very well, though.. but it does denote a noticeable change and gives it a 'reenacted play' kinda vibe. The symbolism of that kinda works for memories as well, eh? Personally, I like the first one better, if any of this is usable.
Anyways, that was a fun exercise. Can't wait to play it
They basically have a white tone around the renders to signify it's in the past.
Oh, right! Damn, speaking of memories lol.. I know exactly what you're talking about. I just forgot haha. Japanese VNs may not be my favorite ways to depict characters and story, but damn if they're not nostalgic
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I just realised though that yeah those are memories which is not what Neon was meaning, so my idea was useless anyway lol.Oh, right! Damn, speaking of memories lol.. I know exactly what you're talking about. I just forgot haha. Japanese VNs may not be my favorite ways to depict characters and story, but damn if they're not nostalgic
I was really trying to help too.
It definitely wasn't useless, it was on point because flashbacks are memories bro!
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I Love the Romance Path.
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that's not very romantic there is a lack of hand holding , head pats , nose boops and cuddles.I Love the Romance Path.
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One of Nicki's best scenes..I Love the Romance Path.
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Guy " Hey Brett,I'm returning your present,
it's a bit damaged,all her holes are stuffed,
and she doesn't know who she is anymore,or what planet she's on,
I hope she can still be repaired,but she was well worth the money"..
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I hope we get more Golden Shower stuff in the future.
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Don't listen to Spicy Sapphire guys
It's a grower, not a shower, okay.
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Haven't finished the latest main game updates yet, but Damn, that Valentines special was depressing as Fk.
These characters need help.
Too bad in half the realities we're making their life so much worse.
Too bad in half the realities we're making their life so much worse.
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That depends on how you play. In my game Guy is a good person instead of a serial rapist.
Seriously that update was great, a good way to show the scale of the trouble good Guy is stepping into.
Neon has a kink for suffering porn.
Seriously that update was great, a good way to show the scale of the trouble good Guy is stepping into.
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I hope this scene doesn't disappear with the remake... But seeing how the game has changed over time, I wouldn't be surprised.One of Nicki's best scenes..
Guy " Hey Brett,I'm returning your present,
it's a bit damaged,all her holes are stuffed,
and she doesn't know who she is anymore,or what planet she's on,
I hope she can still be repaired,but she was well worth the money"..
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As of current version, it's possible to start Mason Romance path while considering her a female. The choices to achieve this are different, but it's still possible. Where this will lead, I do not know, but the author for now left this door open.