HTML Back to Freedom [v0.36] [Bald Games]

[Spider-Ham]

Hi. I'm glad you liked the update and thanks for the encouragement.

As for bugs, I checked now and didn't find anything wrong with the code in the events you mentioned.

On day 33, the game checks the same variable that it checks on day 30 to know which quote you chose on day 26. Unless you have edited this variable in some save editor or with the browser console, I don't see how it could have changed value. Value 1 is for the most expensive quote, which allows you to meet Ms. Aniston. Value 3 is the cheapest quote, which allows you to meet Ms. Akira. Value 2 is the middle quote, where you meet Mr. Johnson (you don't talk to him again on day 33).

As for Martina's event on day 32, it only happens if you fucked her on day 23. Here the game does not track variables, but if you visited Martina's scene passage on day 23. So if you didn't have the first Martina scene, she can't appear in the game on day 32.

Edit: I found the issue with the company event. I accidentally left a variable change on day 30 when playtesting. This has been in the game since then. I haven't found the issue before because I checked for errors on day 33. I will fix it for the next version.

Hi, thanks for answering!

I'm glad you found the source of the security system bug (I was surprised that it was a problem in my game, since I don't usually change code variables, as I know they can ruin future passages).

Regarding the topic of Martina, I have started two different games from scratch and in both I have had the same problem: I do not accept the deal with her boyfriend (and, therefore, I do not have sex with her) but she also appears in the restaurant.

Anyway, it's not something that bothers me either

 

[DredgenVayn]

Hi. I'm glad you liked the update and thanks for the encouragement.

As for bugs, I checked now and didn't find anything wrong with the code in the events you mentioned.

On day 33, the game checks the same variable that it checks on day 30 to know which quote you chose on day 26. Unless you have edited this variable in some save editor or with the browser console, I don't see how it could have changed value. Value 1 is for the most expensive quote, which allows you to meet Ms. Aniston. Value 3 is the cheapest quote, which allows you to meet Ms. Akira. Value 2 is the middle quote, where you meet Mr. Johnson (you don't talk to him again on day 33).

As for Martina's event on day 32, it only happens if you fucked her on day 23. Here the game does not track variables, but if you visited Martina's scene passage on day 23. So if you didn't have the first Martina scene, she can't appear in the game on day 32.

Edit: I found the issue with the company event. I accidentally left a variable change on day 30 when playtesting. This has been in the game since then. I haven't found the issue before because I checked for errors on day 33. I will fix it for the next version.

Your newest update is triggering virus warnings on Windows. Is there something up with that?

 

[| Vee |]

Bald Games It's fan-made I-patch that is triggering virus. As soon as it is downloaded, the file instantly vanishes or is being deleted by defender. I've downloaded 2 times and it happened both times.

 

[Bald Games]

Hi, thanks for answering!

I'm glad you found the source of the security system bug (I was surprised that it was a problem in my game, since I don't usually change code variables, as I know they can ruin future passages).

Regarding the topic of Martina, I have started two different games from scratch and in both I have had the same problem: I do not accept the deal with her boyfriend (and, therefore, I do not have sex with her) but she also appears in the restaurant.

Anyway, it's not something that bothers me either

I'll try to do a playtest focused on this to check the problem with Martina. I just think it's very strange that this is happening because the game doesn't track variables on this event, so the mistake I made with the company's bug would be impossible here. But I'll check. Thanks for reporting.

 

[Bald Games]

Your newest update is triggering virus warnings on Windows. Is there something up with that?

Bald Games It's fan-made I-patch that is triggering virus. As soon as it is downloaded, the file instantly vanishes or is being deleted by defender. I've downloaded 2 times and it happened both times.

An outdated version of Windows Defender caused the same problem a few versions ago. Please update Defender and it should resolve the issue. I talked about this two pages back. Another user solved the problem with a new WD update today. Unfortunately, WD is triggering false positives in some HTML games from time to time. No other AV causes this issue.

 

[Bald Games]

played the normal game do you save right at end of current version screen OR do you go back to last screen in the game?
also whats better the normal game or sandbox whats the differences?

You can save the game before sleeping or after waking up.
As for the difference between Sandbox and Story Mode, it's all described at the end of the current version. You can also find a post of mine talking about it a few posts above.

 

[Bald Games]

Hi, thanks for answering!

I'm glad you found the source of the security system bug (I was surprised that it was a problem in my game, since I don't usually change code variables, as I know they can ruin future passages).

Regarding the topic of Martina, I have started two different games from scratch and in both I have had the same problem: I do not accept the deal with her boyfriend (and, therefore, I do not have sex with her) but she also appears in the restaurant.

Anyway, it's not something that bothers me either

After a long playtest, I had the same problem you faced with Martina. After further investigation, I found the issue. The code to track if you unlocked Martina's scene is right, but the link after the lunch in case you also haven't unlocked Sarah's scene was wrong, leading to Martina's second scene instead of back to the office. I will fix it for the next version. It is difficult to test so many conditions in the game, and sometimes some of these situations go unnoticed in the playtest. Thanks for reporting.

 

[Spider-Ham]

After a long playtest, I had the same problem you faced with Martina. After further investigation, I found the issue. The code to track if you unlocked Martina's scene is right, but the link after the lunch in case you also haven't unlocked Sarah's scene was wrong, leading to Martina's second scene instead of back to the office. I will fix it for the next version. It is difficult to test so many conditions in the game, and sometimes some of these situations go unnoticed in the playtest. Thanks for reporting.

You're welcome, I'm glad I could help.

Indeed, the larger a game is and the more options it offers (which is what we all like), the more difficult it is to control the possible variables and how they affect the passages, both old and new.

Even so, your game has had very few bugs throughout its development, which is quite a merit.

All the best.

 

[DredgenVayn]

An outdated version of Windows Defender caused the same problem a few versions ago. Please update Defender and it should resolve the issue. I talked about this two pages back. Another user solved the problem with a new WD update today. Unfortunately, WD is triggering false positives in some HTML games from time to time. No other AV causes this issue.

Sorry. I didn't realise I needed to manually update it. I will do that. Thanks. Again, sorry for the trouble.

 

[Haremm lover]

Anyone has cheats for 0.29

 

[smuk]

does it game contain free cheat menu? because last time I tried it I had more frustration that satisfaction...

 

[Bald Games]

does it game contain free cheat menu? because last time I tried it I had more frustration that satisfaction...

No. The public version has no cheats. But you have many ways to cheat on HTML games without that. Plus, the game has no content locked behind a paywall. You can unlock every scene in the game playing without cheats. But keep in mind that the game was designed for multiple playthroughs. Even supporters can't see every path in a single playthrough.

 

[smuk]

No. The public version has no cheats. But you have many ways to cheat on HTML games without that. Plus, the game has no content locked behind a paywall. You can unlock every scene in the game playing without cheats. But keep in mind that the game was designed for multiple playthroughs. Even supporters can't see every path in a single playthrough.

your game - your rules.
but for me even when I follower certain path and tried make some choices - I was constantly locked out of some scenes without understanding when I didn't pick point or two.
maybe there must be some hint system with paths that we see that one path contradict each other?
not grumbling on the html it self, but when player will try to replay to find new path - you constantly will reread text trying to find new one, when old good renpy can auto stop in not seen content...
well, me rambling its just my opinion. I hope everyone else find more enjoyment that I did playing this one. it's not bad, its just frustrating to me personally.
best of luck.

 

[Bald Games]

your game - your rules.
but for me even when I follower certain path and tried make some choices - I was constantly locked out of some scenes without understanding when I didn't pick point or two.
maybe there must be some hint system with paths that we see that one path contradict each other?
not grumbling on the html it self, but when player will try to replay to find new path - you constantly will reread text trying to find new one, when old good renpy can auto stop in not seen content...
well, me rambling its just my opinion. I hope everyone else find more enjoyment that I did playing this one. it's not bad, its just frustrating to me personally.
best of luck.

I don't know when you last played the game, but the tooltip system was improved a few versions ago to tell you what you should have done differently and on which day to have that option available. Although it's not like the system you mentioned in renpy games, it's a system that helps the players understand how they could unlock the missing content. But I understand that not every type of game appeals to every player. Feel free to give the game another chance or not.

 

[Takkatakka]

I don't know when you last played the game, but the tooltip system was improved a few versions ago to tell you what you should have done differently and on which day to have that option available. Although it's not like the system you mentioned in renpy games, it's a system that helps the players understand how they could unlock the missing content. But I understand that not every type of game appeals to every player. Feel free to give the game another chance or not.

It's a bit of a doomed if you do, doomed if you don't kinda situation. If you don't put meaningful choices and that make the player miss certain content, people will complain, that there are no meaningful choices and it is more like a kinetic novel. If you put in meaningful choices that make people miss out on certain content, they complain about missing out and having to play the game multiple times.

 

[Bald Games]

It's a bit of a doomed if you do, doomed if you don't kinda situation. If you don't put meaningful choices and that make the player miss certain content, people will complain, that there are no meaningful choices and it is more like a kinetic novel. If you put in meaningful choices that make people miss out on certain content, they complain about missing out and having to play the game multiple times.

Yes, I know. That's why I think devs must stick to their original vision for the game. Thanks to player feedback, I've made several improvements to the game, but I need to filter the feedback and discard some suggestions. Otherwise, the game would become a Frankenstein that wouldn't please anyone.

 

[Stupidity_0122]

3 times. Days 18 - 21 - 32
Note: Unlock her scenes on days 18 and 21 if you want the scene on day 32.



Choose the disguise route at Willis corp and lose the fight in the elevator.

That also means Jillian and Rachel are mutually exclusive then? Or is there some tag I can jump?

 

[falcon123123]

Does anyone know what the password to the strongbox is?

 

[Bald Games]

That also means Jillian and Rachel are mutually exclusive then? Or is there some tag I can jump?

If you mean pregnancy, yes, they are mutually exclusive.

 

[djsverige]

whats or how to find the hints, Mr willis safe Password?