Ren'Py Another Chance [v1.52] [TimeWizardStudios]

[VigoPlayGame]

I just played through all the currently available content, and I can tell the dev is putting a lot into the game.
That said, I have some mixed feelings about it. Mechanically and Narratively it felt kind of all over the place, the mini-games were weird and not really fun and so sparse that they were rather pointless, and some of the characters just felt like a chore to interact with. However, some moments feel extremely human and well-written, and some characters that you can't help but adore. It's an extremely mixed bag.

I enjoyed it overall, and have plans to return to playthrough it again when the game is content complete. Maybe things will end up a bit more polished. I'll likely leave an actual review should that day ever come.

 

[beerpig]

That said, I have some mixed feelings about it. Mechanically and Narratively it felt kind of all over the place, the mini-games were weird and not really fun and so sparse that they were rather pointless, and some of the characters just felt like a chore to interact with. However, some moments feel extremely human and well-written, and some characters that you can't help but adore. It's an extremely mixed bag.

I think that all of those are fair points.

I don't like the minigames either, except the DDLC-like one (writing) - as it has gameplay consequences, it isn't too obnoxious, and it plays really well with the characterisation of the girls. But I like that the minigames are there, since they give the main game a nice change of pace.

I like that the devs are trying to give you some freedom to start/complete quests in the order that you want, but in practice this gets really messy - as sometimes you need to fulfill a quest to get an option for another quest. It also interacts weird with the protagonist's character development, since depending on the quest order he behaves first as an incel, then as a decent human being, then back as incel.

Choices between romantic interests are all over the place. I like the way that the game is trying to handle Flora vs. Jacklyn - it seems to me that the goal is that you can get both if you play smart, else you need to choose. But in the meantime the game outright locks you out of Lindsey if you pick Maxine and vice versa. (It feels more sensible when choosing between Dumb and Dumber Kate and Isabelle because both hate each other's guts, but Lindsey and Maxine don't.)

 

[SRATS20]

i havent played this in a year or two methinks. is there a good amount of nurse content now (specifically romantic or non-blackmail) and if not should i expect any in the future?

 

[\\_Tremolo_//]

 

[beerpig]

i havent played this in a year or two methinks. is there a good amount of nurse content now (specifically romantic or non-blackmail) and if not should i expect any in the future?

There's a fair bit of Nurse content, to the point that some people complain that it's too much. However it's nothing romantic - just her typical "abuse me daddy".

 

[notananimefan]

Not to be that guy, but I'm fairly certain the thread is missing the "Lesbian" tag. The scene I just got to with Kate and one of her cronies/ even the preview shots have lesbian in them.

Not that it bothers me, better fapping material


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[shiro_]

Sorry for the stupid question, but how do you check the message log? or the "History" tab that most Ren'py games have. I haven't been able to find it in this thread or the game. Sometimes I click through dialogue on accident, and I'd like to see what they said.

 

[kingtom129]

wtf are these Flora and maya content

 

[iamcomming]

Sorry for the stupid question, but how do you check the message log? or the "History" tab that most Ren'py games have. I haven't been able to find it in this thread or the game. Sometimes I click through dialogue on accident, and I'd like to see what they said.

rollback

 

[1739296814]

wtf are these Flora and maya content

 

[sithlordo66]

can someone tell me how do i get the nurse outta the vent

 

[HappyGuy9696]

Game don't open in joiplay.The archive was extracted in joiplay and after that when I run the game it shows some code errors and you cant just ignore them and continue.Is someone else have this problem?

 

[freddygonzo]

If someone wants to change the energy costs in the game:
shift+o to enter the console-window and copy/paste (ctrl+c/v) e.g. my current test-changes line by line; not all lines at same time!

default_energy_costs = {"investigate": 1, "interact": 5, "go": 10, "use": 10, "take": 2,}
default_energy_cost = 10

If you like to restore the original v1.42 values:
default_energy_costs = {"investigate": 2, "interact": 7, "go": 11, "use": 13, "take": 15,}
default_energy_cost = 13

Esc-key to close the console-window.

If you want to do some adjustments:
In the console-window, use the arrowUp/Down keys to show the last used commands. arrowLeft/Right & del-key to correct whatever value. Return/Enter-key and Esc-key to play on.

Use includes: Consume, Talk, Flirt
Interact includes: Read, Move (object)
I mainly wanted to reduce the "take" cost while keeping roughly the same time flow with a little more time to explore and experiment with any objects.
Change my lines above to your own taste!

I rather wanted to do these changes by rpy file, but the game doesn't seem to overwrite the data by the game folder's added files. Maybe it's set to read from 1000_base_game.rpa archive only. No idea, as it normally works with other renpy games too.
The advantage of the console method is that you can quickly change these values anytime you like during running game sessions. The new values will be saved in new save games, so it should be compatible to whatever future game version as long as there aren't new energy_cost variables added.
Disadvantage: you have to redo these changes on a new game/chapterSelect.

 

[wangfireyolo]

There's a new update with Jacklyn btw.

 

[tyranzero]

How do I see more of the gallery?
I have went through more but only see 3.
tried to move the gallery with keyboard, not working. press down get shift to 'hide ui'
cannot see arrow button as drag the screen also not working.
scroll mouse dead

to think also work with that button. thanks

 

[LoganP]

How do I see more of the gallery?
I have went through more but only see 3.
tried to move the gallery with keyboard, not working. press down get shift to 'hide ui'
cannot see arrow button as drag the screen also not working.
scroll mouse dead

PG UP/PG DN?

 

[xravensfan]

What is the difference between explore mode and fast mode?

 

[ReservoirCreature]

What is the difference between explore mode and fast mode?

In explore mode if you click on something, it gives you the popup menu with 'investigate' and some sort of interaction. On fast mode if you click on something you just go straight to the interaction option. Basically reduces the amount of clicks you need to interact with something by 1, which sounds trivial but definitely is not.

 

[Tehemai]

I'm stuck snooping on lindsey's phone with the text messages to "Mer". Scrolled all the way up and nothing. Anyone experienced this issue and know how to get out?

 

[iamcomming]

I'm stuck snooping on lindsey's phone with the text messages to "Mer". Scrolled all the way up and nothing. Anyone experienced this issue and know how to get out?

i reloaded a save and skipped until i reach again that moment, didnt have the problem again.