HTML A Life Lived [v0.84 Public] [ZennyDarkstar]

[ZennyDarkstar]

Ok I have just checked the code.. there are two things here..
Firstly its charisma 50+ in the code.. but it should have been 40+ so you are just short... and secondly the quest is on a npc event.. so you have to engage coco at 9am outside the school.. then you will see the quest icon.. (but its probably the 50+ charisama you are missing..)
Sorry hope this helps..
I have altered the code for the next version to set it back to 40+...
I am going to be going through (again ) all the hints etc for the next version to make sure what they say do match what its asking for..

Thanks

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

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[ThornyAce]

OK... I have been stalking my grandpa for a week and have no idea how to start "dirty grandpa" I have the quest, but there is no hint and no clue. Stuck on camgirl sis until I complete this too I think (

Anyone help?

How'd you get the Grandpa one?

 

[StonedFish]

Way too grindy. Doesn't even have proper way to increase the stats (MC gets tired after one activity) which blocks all other quests and contents. Why block sugarcube console command? 2 out of 10 atm.

 

[Rex72]

Have you got private browsing on?

No, I do not.

 

[sasha2]

Why block sugarcube console command?

This game is not written in Sugarcube.
You can modify the game state using the $data variable, but figuring out what is what may take you a while.
All I know is that $data[3][2] is money

 

[StonedFish]

This game is not written in Sugarcube.
You can modify the game state using the $data variable, but figuring out what is what may take you a while.
All I know is that $data[3][2] is money

Yeah found that out. Even so it's pain to change variables when everything is painfully grindy.

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

Way too grindy. Doesn't even have proper way to increase the stats (MC gets tired after one activity) which blocks all other quests and contents. Why block sugarcube console command? 2 out of 10 atm.

Its not written in sugarcube.. so im not blocking anything...

I do appricate the grind and I am working on making that better...

Thanks for the 2

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

No, I do not.

Ok So can you remind me what exactly is happening and what os / browser you are using...
As far as im aware people are able to use the game ok.. so its probably something your side.. but figuring what is the trick

 

[LizJ]

The game (0.4) do not start it only shows the first screen with black boxes around, create shows 3 save spots but nothing happens when I click anything...

This is how I progress past that (hope it helps):

1. open HTML game
2. zoom screen to 80% (Cntl + -)
3. click Create button (lower right)
4. click a Create button (upper right)
5. click Confirm button (middle right)

 

[Mixa2525]

Hello, When can we expect an update

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

Hello, When can we expect an update

The next update is going to be a v0.45 which is less of a content update and more of a tech update..
I am working on it. I am thinking its going to either be weekend of the of the 26th or if I try to put a little more into it, the following weekend.
But like I said, dont expect to see virtually any new content as such.. but I am making significant changes to game features.
The biggest change is the two types of quest hints.. For this I have had to go through and rewrite all text hints.. So the harder mode is more harder now, while the easy mode is much easier than current.. I have completed that.
I am adding in variable tracking for all quests. I am about 50% of the way through that..
I have also changed up the needed stats for starting and moving on in different quest.. to make it easier. As some were just too high..
I am hoping to work on a solution for the map today. Not sure what that is yet though..
There are a few other minor changes I want to make also..
And I was going to try to get some more unique dialogues in for extra npc (as the content update part)..

 

[itsreallyme]

the save system is so annoying, and there is no way to replay the events.

 

[reidanota]

I liked playing version 0.4 and the progress that has already taken place.

The game seemed generally more fluid, and I could focus more naturally on fulfilling quest requirements and objectives. The fact that some houses are now closed to you (until you progress in relationship with its inhabitants, at least) also helps you focus.

There still much to improve. You have lots of time to fill and it makes sense to occupy it in improving your stats or your relationship with NPCs. Since most events that improve stats are capped at +1 per day, you end up spending the whole night reading porn to increase your corruption.

I understand people's frustration with the save system. I'm all for savescumming and backtracking in long play games. The workaround, in this case, is to reload the browser page, which takes you to the game's "splash screen", which has the load game option. Wouldn't hurt to just be able to load at any point in the game. But maybe those who complain about no backtracking forget that to back track, you have to track everything the user does. This is much easier in visual novels than in sandbox games. Twine games have it built-in, sometimes at the cost of bloating save files, but incorporating it in your own engine design doesn't seem an easy task. In fact, I don't know any open world game that includes backtracking - the closes thing is quick-save/quick-load, like in qsp. I wouldn't bother with backtracking, but being able to quick-load at any point in game would be nice.

The lack of a "basic needs" mechanic means that sleeping or showering are pointless, and I don't think you an eat, either. Would like to see even a simple energy system where you couldn't get around sleeping at least 6 hours to get most of your energy restored. Eating could push your energy further a little. Healthy food would restore energy up to 20% per day, after which more food would lower your fitness. Starving could make a direct hit on strength, speed, etc... Fast food would always trade energy restoration for a hit to fitness.

Body changes in the future? Even separate body part changes, reflecting your lifestyle, and a paperdoll to show them all

It's a shame that f95 doesn't allow us to leave a second review. The game's making progress and I'd endorse it again.

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

the save system is so annoying, and there is no way to replay the events.

The save system I have been thinking about.. Im assuming what you find annoying is that you cant save to local drive..
I am considering this at this time.. Orginally had completely been apposed to the idea.. But I am now open to considering it.. however it will not be implemented (if at all) before the v0.55 version.. the v0.45 has already got lots of engine changes coming.. and the v0.5 is going to be a content driven update..

Replaying of events.. well you can replay the "events" and you can replay the spys, and the chats / corruption dialogues.. what you cant repeat is quests.. This pretty standard for a sandbox game(of any genre) I would say... Im sure there are examples where it isnt though..

I think as the game grows and even more content is added the want to reply a piece will get less.. I know personally its not a feature I tend to use in other games on here I play.

Thanks for your comments though

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

I liked playing version 0.4 and the progress that has already taken place.

The game seemed generally more fluid, and I could focus more naturally on fulfilling quest requirements and objectives. The fact that some houses are now closed to you (until you progress in relationship with its inhabitants, at least) also helps you focus.

There still much to improve. You have lots of time to fill and it makes sense to occupy it in improving your stats or your relationship with NPCs. Since most events that improve stats are capped at +1 per day, you end up spending the whole night reading porn to increase your corruption.

I understand people's frustration with the save system. I'm all for savescumming and backtracking in long play games. The workaround, in this case, is to reload the browser page, which takes you to the game's "splash screen", which has the load game option. Wouldn't hurt to just be able to load at any point in the game. But maybe those who complain about no backtracking forget that to back track, you have to track everything the user does. This is much easier in visual novels than in sandbox games. Twine games have it built-in, sometimes at the cost of bloating save files, but incorporating it in your own engine design doesn't seem an easy task. In fact, I don't know any open world game that includes backtracking - the closes thing is quick-save/quick-load, like in qsp. I wouldn't bother with backtracking, but being able to quick-load at any point in game would be nice.

The lack of a "basic needs" mechanic means that sleeping or showering are pointless, and I don't think you an eat, either. Would like to see even a simple energy system where you couldn't get around sleeping at least 6 hours to get most of your energy restored. Eating could push your energy further a little. Healthy food would restore energy up to 20% per day, after which more food would lower your fitness. Starving could make a direct hit on strength, speed, etc... Fast food would always trade energy restoration for a hit to fitness.

Body changes in the future? Even separate body part changes, reflecting your lifestyle, and a paperdoll to show them all

It's a shame that f95 doesn't allow us to leave a second review. The game's making progress and I'd endorse it again.

First thanks for the long and possitive read
I am hoping that you find the v0.45 version even more fluid as I have made a few tweeks to the game engine and some qol changes to quest requirements.

I would say that the stats are capped to once per day per method of upgrading it... Corruption for instance will be upgradable in a good few ways.. Also improve an npc like is limited to 2 hours..
I am hoping to get a little more ways to improve stats into the game for the next update, but this is something I want to start pushing more, as the content starts to build..

I think the basic need mech is going to have to come.. at the moment time is the only restricter... but I would like to add energy, hygiene, mayb food(im not so keen. i think food and sleep could be mixed into energy).. This would also give multipliers to things like strength (fitness) means you increase the engery cap.. I think once it was introduce finer details like fast food, could then be considered and its effects..

I am also considering a later quest where financial supporting someone might be an option.. so that will come with a need to earn more money...

back tracking like in twine is kool.. but like you said works well for stories more than sandboxes.. The reason I gave multiple saves was to allow for people to make multiple paths if they wanted.. I have no idea how I could building a reverse button.... ok so thinking about it.. I would have to backup the save to a second point in memory before each change.. and also be able to remember the last location.. but that would be really messy as it wouldnt work part way through a series of steps of a quest.. So like no chance of that happening...

Body changes and a paperdoll.. Im less sure about.. as its both implementation, screen space and if it would add value.. but im not going to rule that idea out either..

I think f95zone does allow you to edit your review? Which I guess is something..

Again thanks for the kind words

 

[reidanota]

The reason I gave multiple saves was to allow for people to make multiple paths if they wanted..

Just because you mentioned paths, let me leave you a quote: " private vice for public virtue "... I consider this a fetish on its own. There isn't a single game on f95 that allows you to roleplay a double life... So I'm always hoping for the first one that, albeit having main paths, allows you to have a "meaningful secret life", that may even contradict the role you play during the main part of the game. Something like a popular jock, dating the prom queen, who secretly prostitutes himself in night clubs, not even for money, but for the degradation and the kink of it. A character with high corruption should be able to have multiple faces like that

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

Just because you mentioned paths, let me leave you a quote: " private vice for public virtue "... I consider this a fetish on its own. There isn't a single game on f95 that allows you to roleplay a double life... So I'm always hoping for the first one that, albeit having main paths, allows you to have a "meaningful secret life", that may even contradict the role you play during the main part of the game. Something like a popular jock, dating the prom queen, who secretly prostitutes himself in night clubs, not even for money, but for the degradation and the kink of it. A character with high corruption should be able to have multiple faces like that

NOW NOW NOW... this feels like a challenge!!!
Thinking about it.. so my first difficulty is that I could easily write something like this for a serial novel.. but the game is going to be a stat based game where by being a dominate type, you will not be able to pick the sub or sissy or that kinda roles..
Now... here is my first take on it.... straight off the top of my head...
A disguise.. wig etc.. that allows you to lower key stats and take on a second persona where you could visit such a establishment as u suggest without giving away your primary face....

So something I am already considering for a future update(could be a few updates time) is to add in the "friday night" time zone... so the normal location for NPCs and how locations look, might change on friday nights.. this will allow for weekly event like a convention for cosplay .. or a school dance.....
Either of which could introduce the quest of attending in disguise... and let the games start there.....

Hows that sound for a premise?

 

[itsreallyme]

The save system I have been thinking about.. Im assuming what you find annoying is that you cant save to local drive..
I am considering this at this time.. Orginally had completely been apposed to the idea.. But I am now open to considering it.. however it will not be implemented (if at all) before the v0.55 version.. the v0.45 has already got lots of engine changes coming.. and the v0.5 is going to be a content driven update..

Replaying of events.. well you can replay the "events" and you can replay the spys, and the chats / corruption dialogues.. what you cant repeat is quests.. This pretty standard for a sandbox game(of any genre) I would say... Im sure there are examples where it isnt though..

I think as the game grows and even more content is added the want to reply a piece will get less.. I know personally its not a feature I tend to use in other games on here I play.

Thanks for your comments though

Thank you for your clear answer. I just wanted to say that im really interested in this game and i cant wait for new updates with new quests, and i really really hope that the save system gets a change so we can save to local drive and at least be able to change some stats or things if ever needed.
You know, a cheat option would be nice too, if you think it would be ok.
And i liked the NTR event with aunt, i hope we get some for the mother/sister. Giving photos weren't bad too.

 

[ZennyDarkstar]

Thank you for your clear answer. I just wanted to say that im really interested in this game and i cant wait for new updates with new quests, and i really really hope that the save system gets a change so we can save to local drive and at least be able to change some stats or things if ever needed.
You know, a cheat option would be nice too, if you think it would be ok.
And i liked the NTR event with aunt, i hope we get some for the mother/sister. Giving photos weren't bad too.

Thank you

If an external save was going to happen it would be to help the people who want to wipe their browser cache.. As this is what people have complained about upto now.. I am trying to discourage the idea of stat altering, as I am trying to make the journey a big part of the game.. as apposed to the destination.. By that I mean, a lot of the content is going to be about the interactions you have with npcs and items and events.. and these will help build up the stats needed to complete the quests... I do however accept that some of the stat requirements at the moment (less so than at the start) are still too much, and thats where pointless grind then comes in... I am working on that a little in the current update.. so hopefully it will be a step closer to where I want it.. but really it will only be sorted 100% when more content is added.. and that takes time..

There is 100% going to be more NTR content.. (avoidable for anyone reading this!)... The sister Cam quest has also got the start of a major NTR charector also..
The Aunt quest does not have to end in a NTR path I should say.. there are 4 possible outcomes.. 1 is dom, 2 are sub and 1 sub bi.. and future interaction(still in dev) with her after that quest is finish will be shapped by the path you took..

again thanks