VN Ren'Py Being a DIK [v0.10.1] [DrPinkCake]

[Fun Shaundi]

Bella and MC defiently have an Intreasting relationship, sometimes I feel that they have a mom and son relationship since they both componsate each other in that regard, MC growing up without a mother and Bella having no kids and in this episode its implied that her husband is MIA or dead. Her husband must be millitery, and before I thought that he just didn't want to be with her, if thats the case I feel more sad for bella.

Seeing bella smilling always brings a smile to my face, her and MC have an intreasting relationship to say the least.

I also see the maya/josy package breaking apart, since both of them got really attached to MC, Josy to an unhealthy extent.

I feel like the mom-son relationship is more prominent if you never got with Bella (extra points if you're not dating Jill): She has no reason, motivation or obligation to be close to MC, to invite him over to drink wine with her and Jill, to take care of him when he's drunk, to give give him a haircut when he needs it, to be so friendly (even very nice to Bella's standards) outside of a classroom, yet she does.

When they're in a relationship, I only see them in a normal balanced relationship: In many situations a partner will adopt a maturer nurturing role depending in the situation they're in. Bella isn't always in this role, sometimes is MC who takes care of her.

 

[mindern]

dunno what the general consensus was on this one, I missed the launch hype… just my two cents.

I like the episode. DPC seems to have addressed most of the criticisms people had of the last episode. Free roam was pulled back. Relationships advanced… plot developed somewhat. Fewer random animations. It’s not peak BaDIK but it’s a return to form. I’d be more into it if I wasn’t kinda burned out on the game and I didn’t have to sit through this fucking loan storyline still.

That said, the improved quality has me kinda wishing for the end. Seeing how good his writing can be when the plot actually moves makes me wanna see this wrap up in the next few episodes. Unless something entirely left field happens (like another interlude but worthwhile) it needs to end at 12-13… any more he’s gonna have to resort to old tricks.

No more back tracking. No more restoring the status quo by having everyone forgive the MC at the drop of a hat. No more treading water with the relationships. The story needs actual Consequences. Stuff like Josy not wanting to be around MC if you broke her heart is what the game needs. No more of all 5 LIs turning up in one room. Bridges need to start being burned.

I don’t care how long the time between episodes is at this point. Story needs to wrap up by branching so DPC can start writing the characters like he wrote Josy this episode… actually reacting to our choices.

side note, I like Sage this episode and hopefully this is the personality he settles on for her (a mix of all the preceding ones) but has she been on/off her meds the entire story?

 

[KАRАMBA]

And it’s interesting that breakup topic is the only thing that caused an attempt to argue, that is, the underwear scene in her room when you dating with the HOTs president - is this normal?

Be careful, Geralt.
These "Alady Boys" are really crazy guys.

 

[KingCoomba]

After Quinn gets mugged in ep5. Rio called it. That's some decent foreshadowing.

 

[ffive]

Did anybody else notice that in the middle of the episode, when the MC is talking to Bella on the phone about going to yoga classes, if you are on the Quinn path you can see Quinn abruptly exiting Stephen's office, looking very angry? I didn't see it during different playthroughs (even when playing Others with a different girl as the main focus), only on Quinn's path. What could that be about?

This isn't limited to Quinn path, it happened in my MJ game as well. It's possible you get different images on Isabella's branch, but it should be the same on all others, there's no conditions for that scene in the game script.

 

[MAGO-DAG]

it's Isabella's way of telling tremolo to keep his eyes to the front and concentrate on yoga. she basically told him to stop looking at butts, although I can't blame him haha.
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The question is - Why did she invite her boyfriend to yoga where all the girls are there?

 

[KingCoomba]

The question is - Why did she invite her boyfriend to yoga where all the girls are there?

To know the strength of a man, like any solid foundation, it must first be tested.

 

[hakuna-matata]

Don't worry, Riona was kidnapped for her party. It's all for show. MC will start stripping for her,

 

[Vaidan12]

please share the saves for the gallery 100%

 

[Hahn1900]

I am certain that I didn't see that on other branches than her route in my own playthroughs. But maybe it's not dependent on which route you are on, but, for example, whether you helped her in Ep 6 or on some other factor?

so far i played only chick routes... J&M, Bella, Jill, Sage, Rio, Nicole... i will deal with the dik route a little later. Aaaannnd, i dont like Quinn so in most of my playthroughs, even the dik route i try to avoid her, in fact, i only have one single playthrough where i get more involved with quinn. And its not my favorite, i just cant stand her... broccoli doesnt save it.

And dont pin me down on that, cause i push the skip button most of the time after playing some playthroughs after another... but i saw it at least twice that she was leaving the office and heard the "doorslam" more than twice so i assume it was quinn walking out there again.

And chick route rules out any involvement with quinn. You cant even help her in ep 6. So no, it doesnt matter if you are on Quinn or Bellas path to see Quinn leaving that office.

 

[MAGO-DAG]

To know the strength of a man, like any solid foundation, it must first be tested.

Women's logic is a very dangerous thing

 

[Hahn1900]

That said, the improved quality has me kinda wishing for the end. Seeing how good his writing can be when the plot actually moves makes me wanna see this wrap up in the next few episodes. Unless something entirely left field happens (like another interlude but worthwhile) it needs to end at 12-13… any more he’s gonna have to resort to old tricks.

But... its confirmed, the game will have 4 season, with at least 4 episodes each. So... we are at 10 (interlude is not included in the count, DPC confirmed that aswell, it counts towards ep9) 6 to come. The game will have 16 epsiode + maybe another interlude? Wouldnt surprise me much if season 4 starts with another interlude.

That said, it cant be ruled out that the game will be ending sooner... but if it does, it will not be complete, it would be abandoned.

 

[ZenoMod]

The question is - Why did she invite her boyfriend to yoga where all the girls are there?

1) because she's a yoga fanatic

2) because she's a woman, and so she biologically needs to test her boyfriend staring as much as a man in a yoga class biologically needs to stare at hot asses and cameltoes

 

[DarkKiller]

WHY hide it? I get it that Bella doesnt want to talk about it, its not an nice topic... but in this episode, they talked about it... and come on, it doesnt add anything if she would just say "my husband is missing you know, he is a soldier"

But still... why all the secrets? If he is in the military, why not telling that? Its no big deal... if i say "my husband is missing" whats the matter to add that little thing that he is in the military?

The real reason is because if she simply said that, it would reveal too much about the situation, it's one of the main mysteries about her story and it seems DPC wants to extend it as much as he can.

The "in-game" reason is that she starts hyperventilating with just the few words she manages to get out, she literally talked about it as much as she could without having a complete mental breakdown, it sucks but it is what it is. At least the scene was super well done, and it worked for its intended purpose imo.

 

[Ir0n Ma1den]

Man I feel Green day would fit this games soundtrack, espcially American idiot and 21 century breakdown songs.

 

[Geralt From Rivia]

Be careful, Geralt.
These "Alady Boys" are really crazy guys.
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I don't regret anything about morning post, prefer to speak free about what I like and don't

Honestly, Episode 10 was a blast and caused a major change in how I felt about the characters.
Quinn's route was dope. I understand that she is a “bad girl”, very controversial; and you may end up badly, but you still enjoy the chemistry between them. This route can be called "Partners in Crime".

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[Hahn1900]

Man I feel Green day would fit this games soundtrack, espcially American idiot and 21 century breakdown songs.

yeah well... even with all the money DPC already made with the game, he couldnt even afford 10 seconds license from a green day song

 

[Ostap Bender]

A Quinn focused recap/review of Episode 10. Heavy spoilers for Episode 10, including pictures.

Spoiler: Remember Broccoli?

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Amazing review, as always! All the key points of Quinn's path are adressed and unpacked in such a way I have nothing to add and can only agree wholeheartedly!
Thank you for the post, brother!

 

[Darkwen]

If you think she's a best girl for you, than no pressure. Everyone have tastes. You remember I told you about my doubts, which gradually grew and now my patience has run out.

Why does everything revolve around sex? This is Elena’s opinion and it is not the final unshakable truth. Yes, people react differently: some couples may not have had sex yet and they broke up and they were in a lot of pain, but someone who had a lot of sex meets the breakup with their heads held high and in composure, looking at it as a new beginning, like one of my good friends with the sign Capricorn.
Who said that the main issue for me is realism in games? These are my tastes - I can’t stand the way Josy reacts. This hysteria, when she starts to hate you, turns her friends against you (for me this is generally lower than any bottom). Was enough cheep yandere drama IRL.

And it’s interesting that breakup topic is the only thing that caused an attempt to argue, that is, the underwear scene in her room when you dating with the HOTs president - is this normal?

For me I don't see a problem with what Josy did she has every right to be upset she wants MC and will do anything to make that known. I love this episode it drops a big fucking nuke on the brain dead idea she has no story Josy has a great and this episode proves what I been saying all along. Josy is going through some things inside I wouldn't want to be on her bad side. I think there will be big reward for being with her and if your waiting for her.

 

[Ottoeight]

There was a LOT of new content in this update...but it took a year to make.

Anyone else think this is largely due to the sudden shift from harem-friendly to single-partner in Episode 9?

Let me explain. With the harem style gameplay of Episode 1-8 you can have a few potential encounters with a few different characters. You hook up with all of them because...that's the point of these games. But if the game forces you to pick ONE girlfriend then the game has to include all of the possible main girlfriends in every update because who wants to wait 3 updates to get some action?

Naturally, you can still functionally get all the girls with a gallery unlocker, but you cannot get the story you want that way.

Maybe this is one of those hidden benefits to making a harem-focused adult game.

Also, "being a dik" is technically no longer allowed. PepeHands

Why don't you guys realise that you HAVE TO play every route if you want to enjoy this game and understand what happens?

If you don't date Quinn you will miss this very important scene, for instance:

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My guess is that she is PRISCILLA

But you can date Quinn only if you are a Dick, and if you are a Dick you can't date Jill, Josy and Maya.

So, you have to play many different paths and sub-stories: just think about how episode 10 can be different whether you told / you didn't tell Derek that you still have feelings for Maya in episode 5.

And I think you guys GOTTA STOP telling that this update is short.

I'm playing this update since friday morning, and still I haven't played Sage's, Josy&Maya's and most of my different Dick's and Others' variant routes.