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

[Akamari]

The problem isn't when you're forced to make decisions, the problem is when the decisions are boring. Binary morality systems lead to binary gameplay.

Take the first date with Josy. If you've gone full dick, you get rewarded with one animation. If you've gone full pussy, you get another. If you've tried to play the main character, say, as someone who is generally easy going but has a sense of humor and doesn't take shit -- a character, not a caricature -- you're in the twilight zone and you get nothing.

All the choices in ep1 follow this pattern. Every decision point is "are you DIK enough" or "are you CHICK enough", so the only meaningful routes through the game are the two extremes. Anything in between closes off options without opening others.

Right. It actually makes the game a lot more linear than it could be without any benefit to it. Maybe it makes the MC more consistent, but I'd rather not be restricted like that.

I like skill check restrictions in dialogue for example, but this DIK/CHICK system is nonsensical.

 

[Rythan25]

The problem isn't when you're forced to make decisions, the problem is when the decisions are boring. Binary morality systems lead to binary gameplay.

Take the first date with Josy. If you've gone full dick, you get rewarded with one animation. If you've gone full pussy, you get another. If you've tried to play the main character, say, as someone who is generally easy going but has a sense of humor and doesn't take shit -- a character, not a caricature -- you're in the twilight zone and you get nothing.

All the choices in ep1 follow this pattern. Every decision point is "are you DIK enough" or "are you CHICK enough", so the only meaningful routes through the game are the two extremes. Anything in between closes off options without opening others.

This guy, he gets it, and says it better than I could...

I would totally check out Sage's tits, I would also punch the jock asshole that gave MC a wedgie, even if he then gets his ass kicked by all 4 present. At the same time, I would be respectful towards Jill and Maya, and say what the feminist professor wants to hear in hopes of drilling that milf pussy, people are multi layered beings, and no one would lean to one extreme in all situations.

You really think gross Quinn would like some wannabe alpha/DIK loser to show up at her dad's funeral saying "hey slut, open your mouth cause here it cums", rather than that same loser to dial it back and show up saying "hey Quinn sorry for your loss, if you need anything I'm here for you".

I mean come on...

 

[User_10739]

ya know..if there is one tiny bit of disappointment..its..that Danielle isnt shown in the end ranks as one of the main-dames especially after you had to listen to and remember everything she said..hell..thats practically dating...HAHAHAAAA

Even worse, I had to write it all down and still didn't get a perfect score... At least I don't have to pay her child support, already did that for 29 years

 

[ive_got-problems]

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I know why, but still. Thought we were better than that!

Even worse, I had to write it all down and still didn't get a perfect score... At least I don't have to pay her child support, already did that for 29 years

I just used the walkthrough someone posted and got all the answers from there haha.

 

[Goblin Baily: DILF]

ya know..if there is one tiny bit of disappointment..its..that Danielle isnt shown in the end ranks as one of the main-dames especially after you had to listen to and remember everything she said..hell..thats practically dating...HAHAHAAAA

on the bright side you don't ave to spend any time with her/his/it fat friend

 

[ThunderRob]

Even worse, I had to write it all down and still didn't get a perfect score... At least I don't have to pay her child support, already did that for 29 years

LOL..i wrote down key convo bits too..got 100%..she should be my dame dammit!!!

 

[SilverSoul83]

@DrPinkCake nice work improvement (AL is a great game) in render, animation, mechanics.
Keep up the good work. Good luck.

 

[AnonGuy]

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Game is terrific. Love the soundtrack, it gives me that Sum 41 feeling which is just right.

 

[ThunderRob]

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Game is terrific.

nesting doll spoilers :O

 

[balinorr]

Any game similar to this and acting lessons?I mean with good story content and plot twists.

you should try "melody","Depraved awakening" or maybe "Dreams of Desire" these games are excellent in story department melody is more of a dating sim but deprived awakening will have you hooked till you finish it in one go. hope you enjoy them

 

[AnonGuy]

nesting doll spoilers :O

Realized it just after having posted, fixed it!

 

[Ennoch]

deprived

Depraved. Its Depraved Awakening. And not knowing that game is Heresy. Admiting it is suicide. So those of you aren't aware, lie for your life.

 

[User_10739]

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I know why, but still. Thought we were better than that!



I just used the walkthrough someone posted and got all the answers from there haha.

If I have to use a roadmap to play the game it's no fun for me. I'm a firm believer that eventually I'll get the scene and I don't mind grinding as long as some reward is coming if I keep at it... I dislike games that make you precisely pick from a series of ambiguous answers or get nothing. (cough, cough, SNG)

 

[balinorr]

Depraved. Its Depraved Awakening. And not knowing that game is Heresy. Admiting it is suicide. So those of you aren't aware, lie for your life.

fixed

 

[ive_got-problems]

If I have to use a roadmap to play the game it's no fun for me. I'm a firm believer that eventually I'll get the scene and I don't mind grinding as long as some reward is coming if I keep at it... I dislike games that make you precisely pick from a series of ambiguous answers or get nothing. (cough, cough, SNG)

I agree for sure, but I always look for one just in case I get stuck before I start playing. This one came in handy because I'm tired and didn't feel like remembering a bunch of stuff lol.

 

[wraith17]

you should try "melody","Depraved awakening" or maybe "Dreams of Desire" these games are excellent in story department melody is more of a dating sim but deprived awakening will have you hooked till you finish it in one go. hope you enjoy them

I played all 3 and love them all.

 

[Deleted member 813807]

Why isn't this game on the featured list yet?

 

[ThunderRob]

Why isn't this game on the featured list yet?

because it ONLY hit 25 thread pages in 24 hours and the admin's were hoping for 26

 

[Ignatz]

My simple theory on reviews of a 0.1:

All these games are episodic releases. This is no different than novel series. Each update/new book reveals more of the characters and the stories. Each update/new book stands on its own and is alsopart of a whole.

The first release is all about establishing the setting and characters. People can like, dislike or a little of both the contents of that published work. Reviews allow them to express those feelings.

You don't have to wait until the final book in a series to review the preceding ones. The concept is the same with this type of creative work.

The only difference is that in a book series, the reviews are separate and for each individual release, whereas here, a person would go in and edit their initial review if their opinion changed (higher or lower) about the quality and/or direction of the work.

 

[ThunderRob]

i believe the reason so many of us rated it already is because even as a first release its bigger than some games 9-10 updates in...i mean there is ALOT of content and plenty enough to give a good feel for the game..so..unless Isabella turns out to have a dick..my 5 stars stands(also..i have to admit..i am biased towards DrPinkcake a bit as i am a huge fan of AL and truly enjoy the writing style which does not insult us)