VN Ren'Py Radiant [v0.6.3] [RK Studios]

[Alorth]

Does anybody know where this guy got the models for the game (models maybe the wrong word) I love the look of the blonde and redhead . any more games out there with these girls ?

Every character I make is unique and you won't be able to find it somewhere else, it is not some standart asset that is just used like in almost every visual novel.
Most skin textures are made in photoshop for every character and also extremely polished.
The only thing you will find somewhere else is hairstyles and that's it lol.
The characters I make for Radiant and Neko Paradise can't be copied more than around 50%.
Unless you break into my house or a well skilled artist knows how to make the exact skin textures in photoshop.
Not to mention every character has around 50 applied morphs fused

 

[Geordiesharp]

Thanks for the reply, guess I have to wait for the next chapter of radiant, I assume it will be a monthly release?

 

[QLEDgamer]

Adriana Chechik was kinda spoiled for me when I stumbled upon a

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scene with her. I'm open to a lot of things, but

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is like cilantro to me man. Won't judge anyone if that's their scene, just not going there myself. And I have opened up a LOT more since my early humble beginnings.

I may have to look up those Remy edging scenes, for research.

Not gonna lie also for fapping. I mean who am I kidding right?

Too bad that ruined her for you. I don't/never have looked up or searched those weird niche's, taboos or fetishes. So I've never witnessed something that disgusting and never will. I'm very cut and dry when it comes to porn these days. Before the quarantine I was working mad hours as well, so that kinda plays a part in what you do with your time.....there's a series of edging handjob videos that remy is in and also a lot of other hotter looking girls of all ages, mostly teens up to mid 20's that are very hot.....just search edging handjob and all the scenes i'm telling you about are in POV....you can't miss them.

 

[Game Bond]

Every character I make is unique and you won't be able to find it somewhere else, it is not some standart asset that is just used like in almost every visual novel.
Most skin textures are made in photoshop for every character and also extremely polished.
The only thing you will find somewhere else is hairstyles and that's it lol.
The characters I make for Radiant and Neko Paradise can't be copied more than around 50%.
Unless you break into my house or a well skilled artist knows how to make the exact skin textures in photoshop.
Not to mention every character has around 50 applied morphs fused

Damn! I really appreciate that and I also admire other projects that you've been working on. Thank you for your efforts on the game, something tells me all this is gonna truly contributing towards an really unique experience.

 

[ninetofive]

Cliches exist for a reason. Sage, the girl from your profile picture is a living "I am obsessed with my boyfriend even though he mistreats me and shoots steroids which resulted in a tiny broken dick" cliche (odd choice btw, but h'okay). We've seen that shit in every college/sports movie ever created. And that's not even me casting stones at the game she's from (which you could argue is far more or at least equally riddled with cliches) because once again, I don't view "cliches" as inherently bad and I actually liked what I've played of said game. It's about how we use them/how they are executed in the context of the story. When you add to that the creative spin we put on said "cliches," can you even call them cliches anymore?

And to those wondering why this game seems "overrated," has anyone considered the insane possibility that... that... players had a lot of fun? A video game, visual novel, whichever you prefer to call it is in essence created to entertain. Just because you weren't as entertained as others (or because seeing something receive a lot of praise inspires you to examine it with a fine tooth comb) doesn't mean it's less entertaining than others have perceived it or even less entertaining than other games. You are presenting your subjective opinions as if they are facts.

Adding to the insane notion that people had a lot of fun here are some things to consider as to why people enjoyed the game (more than you) or why it may be "overrated" (in your opinion). And I'm stating this as a player who loves many of the games in this genre... not as a developer. For me these are things that would get me pretty fucking excited/invested in a new game from the getup:

1. They enjoy the basis for the plot and the setup for the game.
2. They developed a strong attachment to the characters in a short span of time.
3. They enjoy the fetish content or the setup for the planned fetish content.
4. They really like the physical appearance of the female characters.
5. They really like the artwork or style of art.
6. They enjoyed the writing.
7. They enjoyed the story so far.
8. They enjoy the narrative genres such as drama, humor, etc.
9. They enjoyed the sex scene(s) and/or animations.
10. They enjoy the setup for the "gameplay" or choice system.
11. They enjoyed the gameplay already implemented.

I could keep going and expand that list to 20 pretty easily, maybe even 30 or 40, but I think that is sufficient to demonstrate my point that yes... there are valid reasons for players to give the game a high rating or express excitement/anticipation. And it really baffles me how many people seem interested in "raining on their parade." You know what they say... if you want something done better? Do it yourself. Though I must admit I'm a tad skeptical that you could based on your inability to "read the room" alone. In the meantime... there's zero point in trying to subtly shame people because they are more passionate about something than you are.

Exactly... When did I say it was a bad thing? I never once did. You are putting words in my mouth because you're offended at some very mild criticism of your game. I repeatedly said that I enjoy the game and that it's a good game. All I said is that the game is being highly overrated because of thirsty guys, which I think is totally true, and is true for many games on this site not just this one (people think Milfy City is well-written for god's sake).

You guys are not Pulitzer winning authors, you are guys with a talent for writing who are doing it as a hobby. I don't expect some incredible masterpiece of a story, and I'm sure you can agree that Radiant isn't that at this stage, yet many of the reviews would make you think otherwise.

Not trying to subtly shame anyone this literally started as a response to someone who wondered why there was such a huge amount of praise in the comments and I responded with one of the reasons from my perspective. I'm sorry that you seem to have a really difficult time taking any criticism, but there's no need to level attacks against someone just because they have an opinion on your game that you don't agree with. Criticism is healthy and taking on board feedback positive or negative is only going to improve your game in the future.

As I said, I really enjoyed the game I just don't think it's the best VN ever created based on the 30 minutes of gameplay that has been released so far.

 

[Drew Anderson]

give it up, you wont get your brain (re)started that way.

So because I don't agree with you, I'm stupid? lol. I always know when I'm winning an argument when the other person resorts to insults instead of arguing the point. The fact is, it's still a sex scene. You can argue the semantics all you want. I don't have to agree it's simply 'lore' just because you want to deem it that.

 

[Game Bond]

Exactly... When did I say it was a bad thing? I never once did. I also never said there was anything wrong with this game. I repeatedly said that I enjoy the game and that it's a good game. All I said is that the game is being highly overrated because of thirsty guys, which I think is totally true (as is true with many games here).

You guys are not Pulitzer winning authors, you are guys with a talent for writing who are doing it as a hobby. I don't expect some incredible masterpiece of a story, and I'm sure you can agree that Radiant isn't that at this stage, yet many of the reviews would make you think otherwise.

Not trying to subtly shame anyone this literally started as a response to someone who wondered why there was such a huge amount of praise in the comments and I responded with one of the reasons from my perspective. I'm sorry that you seem to have a really difficult time taking any criticism, but there's no need to level attacks against someone just because they have an opinion on your game that you don't agree with. Criticism is healthy and taking on board feedback positive or negative is only going to improve your game in the future.

As I said, I really enjoyed the game I just don't think it's the best VN ever created based on the 30 minutes of gameplay that has been released so far.

[REPLY TO MY POST]

'The story is completely riddled with cliches. The very first thing to happen is being stood up at a prom by your date, then knocking out the jock who tries to hit on an innocent cute chick and her agreeing to dance with you... Come on bro '

[REPLY TO RADIANT'S POST]

'Exactly... When did I say it was a bad thing? I never once did'

[WHAT HE REALLY MEANS BY CLICHE ON HIS FIRST COMMENT]

'People going absolutely crazy over the story for example, "which is pretty much cliche after cliche", as if it's some kind of masterpiece.'
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"I responded with one of the reasons from my perspective" and "just because they have an 'opinion' on your game that you don't agree with. "

and then there are sentences like these..

'i am sorry if you have different point taking any criticism'

'You guys are not Pulitzer winning authors, you are guys with a talent for writing who are doing it as a hobby. I don't expect some incredible masterpiece of a story, and I'm sure you can agree that Radiant isn't that at this stage'


'Criticism is healthy and taking on board feedback positive or negative is only going to "improve your game in the future." '


At this point I can't really tell if he's trying to justify his opinions or assuming his opinions as a straight up facts. BUT here's the thing remember when it was about those staggering over exaggerated reviews not about the game itself? Yeah..

The fact that many of your own opinions contradicts your own previous counter points blows my mind. Might wanna read your own 2 previous comments and the reply you send to me and judge how you represented cliche in the response and how you are representing it now.

 

[ninetofive]

Bro I can't even begin to process that disaster of a post you just made but it's pretty simple. Guy asks why game is so highly rated. I provide a reason. Other guys disagree that it's overrated. I suggest that the reviews are, and give an example of the story being one of the things that is being overrated. Again, please actually read and comprehend the fact that in every single post I made I said that I like the game, that it's a good game, and that I enjoyed it. That just doesn't mean it's perfect as many of the reviews imply.

At the end of the day this is a discussion forum for us to voice our opinions about the game. I'm sorry that I pointed out one very minor aspect of the game that wasn't perfect from my perspective, but that really shouldn't offend you guys so deeply.

 

[SrRK]

Exactly... When did I say it was a bad thing? I never once did. You are putting words in my mouth because you're offended at some very mild criticism of your game. I repeatedly said that I enjoy the game and that it's a good game. All I said is that the game is being highly overrated because of thirsty guys, which I think is totally true, and is true for many games on this site not just this one (people think Milfy City is well-written for god's sake).

You guys are not Pulitzer winning authors, you are guys with a talent for writing who are doing it as a hobby. I don't expect some incredible masterpiece of a story, and I'm sure you can agree that Radiant isn't that at this stage, yet many of the reviews would make you think otherwise.

Not trying to subtly shame anyone this literally started as a response to someone who wondered why there was such a huge amount of praise in the comments and I responded with one of the reasons from my perspective. I'm sorry that you seem to have a really difficult time taking any criticism, but there's no need to level attacks against someone just because they have an opinion on your game that you don't agree with. Criticism is healthy and taking on board feedback positive or negative is only going to improve your game in the future.

As I said, I really enjoyed the game I just don't think it's the best VN ever created based on the 30 minutes of gameplay that has been released so far.

Wait... I leveled attacks against you and was offended by your "criticism?"

And these complete misinterpretations of my response/the intent behind said response is what you used to draw the conclusion that I'm the one who can't take criticism?

Welp... alright then.

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On a more serious note, I wasn't offended by what you said: I simply pointed out that your interpretation of the reaction to this game (it being "overrated") may be wrong. There is a profound difference between disagreeing with calling something overrated and "attacking you." It is also profoundly silly to compare this to a "Pulitzer prize winning story" and use that to make the conclusion that it's overrated.

As you said: we're certainly not claiming to be that. This is a damn porn game, so using that metric to declare something overrated seems misguided at best and disingenuous at worse. Coming back full circle: the only purpose or intent behind my reply to you was to challenge your implication/assertion that there are not any truly valid reasons for the enthusiasm or level of hype people feel towards the game "because cliches." I also felt that you were being a bit overzealous with your use of the word "cliches" so I threw in a correction there as well.

I fully acknowledged that you said you enjoyed the game when writing my response, so if you felt this was a personal attack against you, I apologize but that wasn't the case at all. I wasn't being sarcastic when I said "If you want something done right, do it yourself." No truer words have ever been spoken... and the more game devs the merrier, so feel free to throw your own creative works into the fold.

I also invite anyone with constructive criticism or feedback to voice it. Those who know me know I embrace it/use it to improve. But the thing about criticism is that unless it is constructive or well thought out... it's pretty useless and should instead be challenged as to avoid the spread of misconceptions.

You started watching porn when you were 10???

I don't think so lmao. Well, I certainly hope not.

I wouldn't be so sure, lol. When I was maybe 7-8 years old, my family and I were living with our mom's friend. Well... my mom and her friend were obsessed with computers at the time (the early days of webcam chatrooms) and would spend like 24hrs/day in the "computer room" (aka basement).

Well one day, my bored 8yr old self and said friend's daughter who was also my age found an unlabeled VHS tape.

When we put this tape into the player... let's just say the first thing we saw was a doctor stuffing a girl's ass with anal beads. This later turned into a full blown bisexual orgy. For me it was love at first sight. I was hooked on porn and would watch it any chance I had (it was rare that I was able to... but every now and then I'd find a way).

Hm... now that I think about it this might be why I'm such a degenerate.

 

[Game Bond]

Bro I can't even begin to process that disaster of a post you just made but it's pretty simple. Guy asks why game is so highly rated. I provide a reason. Other guys disagree that it's overrated. I suggest that the reviews are, and give an example of the story being one of the things that is being overrated. Again, please actually read and comprehend the fact that in every single post I made I said that I like the game, that it's a good game, and that I enjoyed it. That just doesn't mean it's perfect as many of the reviews imply.

At the end of the day this is a discussion forum for us to voice our opinions about the game. I'm sorry that I pointed out one very minor aspect of the game that wasn't perfect from my perspective, but that really shouldn't offend you guys so deeply.

I never hold grudge against anybody it's just a friendly debate but sometimes things can go so dumb and stupid... Anyways I gave my response which you should read not skip atleast it would help to come up with better arguments next time. Try to come up with points and stick to a particular argument instead of jumping back and forward messing up your own assumptions. Don't read this with aggression because I am writing this simply chilling out with open mind. I never take any debate on internet serious it's always a friendly debate..unless it comes to marvel lol.

 

[KinkierThanThou]

All I can say is that this game piqued my curiosity just from the premise. After playing the first part, if you twist my arm, I'll go with 3 stars if I have to.

This discussion thread though, 5 stars for the discussions alone.

 

[ninetofive]

Wait... I leveled attacks against you and was offended by your "criticism?"

And these complete misinterpretations of my response/the intent behind said response is what you used to draw the conclusion that I'm the one who can't take criticism?

Welp... alright then.

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On a more serious note, I wasn't offended by what you said: I simply pointed out that your interpretation of the reaction to this game (it being "overrated") may be wrong. There is a profound difference between disagreeing with calling something overrated and "attacking you."

Perhaps I did misinterpret your response, because as I stated previously you put words in my mouth and made wild assumptions about my motives hence the post came off as pretty defensive in tone, to me. And yes when you suggest that someone should do something themselves if they think they can do better, but that they are probably incapable, that is attacking someone, intended or not. I think this whole debate was honestly half misunderstanding from everyone's perspective.

If you weren't offended that's good. As I said any criticism from me is only meant to be constructive and/or objective. I wasn't deliberately bashing the game or its fanbase it's simply my observation that on this forum users tend to vastly overrate aspects of games and that Occam's razor would suggest it's due to the vast majority of the population being overly horny/thirsty, or young dumb and full of cum as my man Israel Adesanya would say.

I really enjoyed the game, and I can think of many reasons myself to rate this game highly. The game would get a glowing review from me, I just wouldn't say it's perfect.

Anyway, I think I'll just leave it there because debating with the creator of the game in a thread where 95% of the users are in love with the game and its girls is largely a pointless exercise

 

[Game Bond]

Perhaps I did misinterpret your response, because as I stated previously you put words in my mouth and made wild assumptions about my motives hence the post came off as pretty defensive in tone, to me. And yes when you suggest that someone should do something themselves if they think they can do better, but that they are probably incapable, that is attacking someone, intended or not. I think this whole debate was honestly half misunderstanding from everyone's perspective.

If you weren't offended that's good. As I said any criticism from me is only meant to be constructive and/or objective. I wasn't deliberately bashing the game or its fanbase it's simply my observation that on this forum users tend to vastly overrate aspects of games and that Occam's razor would suggest it's due to the vast majority of the population being overly horny/thirsty, or young dumb and full of cum as my man Israel Adesanya would say.

I really enjoyed the game, and I can think of many reasons myself to rate this game highly. The game would get a glowing review from me, I just wouldn't say it's perfect.

Anyway, I think I'll just leave it there because debating with the creator of the game in a thread where 95% of the users are in love with the game and its girls is largely a pointless exercise

Dude no one's serious here don't mention 'attacks' and talking about misunderstanding please I insist go through your own arguments for a moment with open mind you've got nothing to lose .
Again I am gonna say this I agree with the point about staggering overrated reviews the game just started but the other opinions you gave about the game by relating the reviews and the way you judged the game is something I disagreed with and then the further points you made backed you down as they were contradicting themselves as I've mentioned in my previous comments.
Please don't hold any grudges or take things seriously but also don't misunderstand your own points that's it. Also I didn't quite get what you meant by that very last sentence but I won't go on so that 'misundertandings' happens.
No need to make it some kind of drama or anything this is a discussion page and discussions like these are tend to happen.

 

[buff]

Quality renders.... twins.... I'm in.

 

[danomator]

Quality renders.... twins.... I'm in.

*triplets even better

 

[fulcrum]

So because I don't agree with you, I'm stupid? lol. I always know when I'm winning an argument when the other person resorts to insults instead of arguing the point.

thats your interpretation. i merely replied to your facepalm reaction. technicaly you insulted me first by calling me out with that.

The fact is, it's still a sex scene. You can argue the semantics all you want. I don't have to agree it's simply 'lore' just because you want to deem it that.

did i ever challenge that? but it's a "free" sex scene you have to do nothing for and thus tried to defend the other person who said theres no sex because i simply relativated it: No sex scene you have to labor for. i merely said its part of the background story or there would be no triplets related to the PC. can you challenge that?

 

[MysteryCrabs]

Anyway, I think I'll just leave it there because debating with the creator of the game in a thread where 95% of the users are in love with the game and its girls is largely a pointless exercise

You essentially implied that everyone giving the game a glowing review were "wrong", not because you dislike it but because the response is too exaggerated. You are saying "stop doing what you are doing" to people getting hyped for reasons I cannot even fathom. I even agree on your assessment, but your attitude is not stellar. Now it seems like you are trying to play victim, or at least "underdog", to a crowd who you lobbed a "your standards suck" bomb at.

 

[Drew Anderson]

thats your interpretation. i merely replied to your facepalm reaction. technicaly you insulted me first by calling me out with that.


did i ever challenge that? but it's a "free" sex scene you have to do nothing for and thus tried to defend the other person who said theres no sex because i simply relativated it: No sex scene you have to labor for. i merely said its part of the background story or there would be no triplets related to the PC. can you challenge that?

Tactic #2 when you're losing an argument: Rewrite history. A facepalm is not an insult. On the other hand, implying my brain does not or has not ever worked so I need to "(re)start it" is.

Tactic #3: Play the victim. I haven't insulted you once. I have criticized the way you've expressed your disagreement by implying I'm somehow stupid cause I don't agree with your interpretation of "lore" or "sex scene". Big difference.

Tactic #4: Move the goal post. He didn't say "No Sex scene that isn't part of the backstory" He said no sex scene. I'm taking the literal interpretations of his words. If I misinterpreted his words, he can clarify himself (which he did and I dropped it). All you're doing is pushing an interpretation that you prefer which is less literal than what he said.

But hey, I'll let you get in the last word since I know you're dying to as that's tactic #5. I'm sure you'll throw in a bit of all of the above for good measure.

 

[Ayhsel]

Every character I make is unique and you won't be able to find it somewhere else, it is not some standart asset that is just used like in almost every visual novel.
Most skin textures are made in photoshop for every character and also extremely polished.
The only thing you will find somewhere else is hairstyles and that's it lol.
The characters I make for Radiant and Neko Paradise can't be copied more than around 50%.
Unless you break into my house or a well skilled artist knows how to make the exact skin textures in photoshop.
Not to mention every character has around 50 applied morphs fused

And I cannot express how perfect the job you did is. I mentioned before, there is not a single freckle I would change from the triplets. I even have it in my sign that those 3 and Nova from Love Season are what I think the most beautiful characters I can remember finding in this website. Truly, amazing Job!! (those who don't know Nova go look at the game, really really good, although there is not yet that much content)

About the criticism discussion, I think I was one of the first that responded to the "overrated" claim. I still think that most people are smart enough to understand that comments should be measured by the state of the project (first release of a work in progress) and theme and setting of the novel (family comedic drama featuring incest). Or was I truly too naive believing that?

 

[SrRK]

Perhaps I did misinterpret your response, because as I stated previously you put words in my mouth and made wild assumptions about my motives hence the post came off as pretty defensive in tone, to me. And yes when you suggest that someone should do something themselves if they think they can do better, but that they are probably incapable, that is attacking someone, intended or not. I think this whole debate was honestly half misunderstanding from everyone's perspective.

If you weren't offended that's good. As I said any criticism from me is only meant to be constructive and/or objective. I wasn't deliberately bashing the game or its fanbase it's simply my observation that on this forum users tend to vastly overrate aspects of games and that Occam's razor would suggest it's due to the vast majority of the population being overly horny/thirsty, or young dumb and full of cum as my man Israel Adesanya would say.

I really enjoyed the game, and I can think of many reasons myself to rate this game highly. The game would get a glowing review from me, I just wouldn't say it's perfect.

Anyway, I think I'll just leave it there because debating with the creator of the game in a thread where 95% of the users are in love with the game and its girls is largely a pointless exercise

I didn't put words in your mouth. I said you subtly shamed people for their "imbalanced hype," which you did. Intentional or not: implying that someone's enthusiasm is overblown is indeed a way of shaming them. Also, stating "this game is overrated" isn't constructive, useful, or objective in any way shape or form. Perhaps that would be an objectively correct statement if everyone and their mothers were calling it "perfect" in such early stages-- but they're not. That's not what most people are saying at all. Either way, I acknowledged that you didn't intend this as a jab -- but I can see how some may interpret it this way. I'm personally just not the type to shy away from a constructive discussion about something so I felt the need to respond. Appreciate ya leaving it so we can get back on topic, though. I wouldn't want mods to interpret this as an argument or flame war.

Unrelated side note Game Bond you should change your name to Games Bond because it rhymes with James Bond

I still think that most people are smart enough to understand that comments should be measured by the state of the project (first release of a work in progress) and theme and setting of the novel (family comedic drama featuring incest). Or was I truly too naive believing that?

Nope. You're absolutely right. The majority of people reading thread ratings are capable of determining that said ratings are relative to the current state/progress of the game. Just like the majority of people rating the thread are capable of writing said ratings based on the current state/progress of the game. That's why I don't personally feel it's overrated (then again I'm hardly unbiased even though I'm trying to be... lol): ratings & reviews can change as time progresses... and if we were to "tank" the game or made some sort of epic fail players would adjust their ratings, reviews, and enthusiasm accordingly.