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

[lordfridge9]

This is quite strange. I feel that in this game the MC is mostly in control of his action and decisions (obviously influenced by us). I don't get that feeling where after playing this, many go and write here "wtf, the MC is an absolute retard". The normal dialogue and choice dialogue seems to be very good. Then again, even when we sometimes get control of decisions like Maya/Jocy, it can feel forced

 

[lordfridge9]

You missed my point spectacularly, I said that Sage's facial expressioin, during the scene where MC told her that his mum dies in childbirth, reminded me ever so slightly over Rinoa's expression when she realises that Squall is dancing badly on purpose (this is a Final Fantasy VIII reference).

It doesn't apply directly but the fact that there is an Aerith in the game (and a Riona which is an anagram) makes it stand out to me. My brain works that way, I pick out reference points that apply obliquely. Sometimes I come across people who need their references to be direct.

I wasn't talking about your point specifically. Just the mentioning of that topic to all LI's and their reactions/possible intention by the MC

 

[ename144]

I counted that he did it once per LI

Yes, with Sage all the LIs know about the MC's tragic backstory. (Unless you want to count Quinn, I suppose).

It is kind of funny how he does instant sympathy out of it, but it seems fair to me. It's a very likely topic to come up eventually, and sympathy is the natural response. Sage's response was at least novel.

A thought has been sitting in the back of my mind for some time; the scene where MC reveals to Sage that his mother is dead brought to mind once more. I have suggested that the look on Sage's suggests that she either wants to kiss MC, hug him and never let go or push him out of a window.

It reminds me of the cutscene in FF8, where Rinoa realises that Squall is deliberately dancing badly and narrows her eyes at him. The fact that there is an Aerith but a Riona feels like DPC is trolling me personally, which is obviously untrue and the result of a minor mental issue

This reminds me of a vital topic I haven't seen discussed here: is there an official pronunciation for Arieth? I've never encountered the name in the real world.

My best guess is "Ar-ee-eth," since that sounds better than going with the the most likely alternatives "Ar-eye-th" or "Ar-yeth." Anyone know for sure?

 

[ThatGuyWho]

Well that's because most people have empathy and would feel bad for someone living/having lost a parent. Having sympathy for someone and the MC trying to manipulate someone into feeling sympathy for him are 2 different things.

Thinking about what you said, I reached the conclusion that I would gladly accept the "My mAh died bruh" to be a dialogue option to choose from.

 

[lordfridge9]

Potentially controversial topic. IF this gets SOMEHOW voice acted (which I don't really want to), please have someone else do Jill and not the 1st startup intro of Jill voice actress

 

[Irgendwie Irgendwo]

Yeah, if I were a Maya's fan I probably would have been pissed as fuck I don't see something similiar happening to Jill though. My guess it will be tied to some emotional event, like that piano performance and near-perfect conditions will be created place-to-fuck wise. Of course, there's always a chance that DPC will want to cross expectations like these instead just for the sake of it.

That would be me (see sig). However, I am not disappointed by the scene. For one, like I said in my episode comments, the lead up was beautifully done IMO. Yes, the scene itself was pretty so-so, but it was more or less her second time with a guy and we made progress this time. I know it's a bit of a pragmatic approach, but then again, Mary (of Life with Mary) didn't enjoy it either until the third time... we'll see how the Scavenger Hunt help goes.

 

[Cndyrvr4lf]

This reminds me of a vital topic I haven't seen discussed here: is there an official pronunciation for Arieth? I've never encountered the name in the real world.

My best guess is "Ar-ee-eth," since that sounds better than going with the the most likely alternatives "Ar-eye-th" or "Ar-yeth." Anyone know for sure?

I've always said it Air-eeth , phonetically, but as far as DPC meant it, no clue.

Edit - I would think the a would be sharp and the e would be sharp with the i silent?

 

[f96zonetrooper]

MC is not the only one with family problems, although growing up without a mother is extreme. (It's strange that it's not mentioned if Neil ever brought another woman home. Raising a child alone while working full time is difficult.)

Josy's parents divorced.
Maya's father is a religious (control) freak.
Bella's parents are dead.
Sage broke with her parents.

 

[phill_leotardo]

I've always said it Air-eeth , phonetically, but as far as DPC meant it, no clue.

Edit - I would think the a would be sharp and the e would be sharp with the i silent?

put it on google translator ma dude

 

[lordfridge9]

MC is not the only one with family problems, although growing up without a mother is extreme.

Josy's parents divorced.
Maya's father is a religious (control) freak.
Bella's parents are dead.
Sage broke with her parents.

I was gonna argue againts Bella, but even if she's 32-35, he parents dying naturally would still seem very young. So I concede

 

[Cndyrvr4lf]

put it on google translator ma dude

Air-ee-eth it is according to google

 

[phill_leotardo]

Air-ee-eth it is according to google

good to know, even though i suggested it, i didn't try it myself hehehe

 

[AvatarStormBringer]

I just wish I had a way of skipping the sex scenes altogether. I love this story and those characters so much that I find it cringe to watch they fuck.

You can hold the ctrl key and when you reach those with choices, see below:

SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
CUM

 

[Cndyrvr4lf]

Time jumps, to me, seem inevitable but one thing we can surely agree on is that the events portrayed in the game must take place over the course of a single year due to the fact that Jill and Sage are college seniors and will leave B&R at the end of the year.

Definitely agree. It would kill the whole game if the LI you chose disappears from the game for a year game time.

 

[Ilhares]

Jill is like the most popular character. People will riot if she gets such a treatment

I hope if it does happen that we get the reveal during a themed costume party. I want it to be a zoot suit riot.

 

[lordfridge9]

I hope if it does happen that we get the reveal during a themed costume party. I want it to be a zoot suit riot.

Wat

 

[Cndyrvr4lf]

Jill is like the most popular character. People will riot if she gets such a treatment

I know I thought Maya's scene was disappointing. First time we sleep with her and she has a sexual emotional moment with a guy is drunk at party in a strangers bed. Killed all the romance for me

 

[AvatarStormBringer]

I think the sex scenes are very well done. At a minimum they're hot (particular props to Josy's scene in Episode 5), and at their best they really help forge deeper connections with the various characters. I am glad I can cut them short on replays, though.

The one exception for me are the Jade/Cathy dreams. Those just annoy me. If there was a way to completely skip them I'd take it.

The ones I like best are Sage's.

Strange: [Panting] I went forward in time to view alternate futures. To see all the possible outcomes of the coming Jill/Bella threesome.

Quill: How many did you see?

Stephen Strange:14,000,605.

Tony Stark: How many did we win?

Strange: [Pause] One.

Strange: [Pause] One.

Strange: A few. Thanos killed half the people with a fire in the half of the futures.

 

[lordfridge9]

I know I thought Maya's scene was disappointing. First time we sleep with her and she has a sexual emotional moment with a guy is drunk at party in a strangers bed. Killed all the romance for me

I though there was another Maya solo scene somewhere, until i checked and their first time was in ep5. What, where the fuck did all the information on what happened where went? Heads gone

 

[Wizard_Shiryuu]

Thing is DPC can do sensible, realistic sex scenes which are somewhat meaningful. Bella in the shower is the best example of this (albeit the music did a lot of the heavy lifting there) and to some extent all the stuff with Sage. She's at least characterised as enjoying the kind of sex she engages in with the MC. It's not romantic (to begin with) but it isn't supposed to be. She shows humour and her adventurous side. She's a semi-realistic fuck buddy.


Josy in Ep5 was good for similar reasons but the Maya scene was just a wasted opportunity. The first proper time with the MC, first proper time with a guy and it's just a drunken fuck in someone elses bedroom? It was porn for porn's sake. The guy's got characters to show random gratuitous porn with (namely the 5 other girls you can fuck at that party who aren't main LI) but he could have used the first proper time with Maya as a chance to actually show their relationship as something substantial. Instead she's on par with the various hookers you rail in various other rooms. They should have had a proper date, alone, maybe a movie night or whatever to remind us she has a personality outside of "one third of a love triangle" and milestone their first time a bit more.

I hope we don't just end up randomly fucking Jill in a bathroom somewhere because whiny people want a sex scene with her and need placating. I don't mind the meaningless fucks with side chicks but when the story starts taking a hit so you can squeeze more porn in I get annoyed.

You know that's the most realistic thing, right? Most of the times first times aren't planned, they just happen wherever and however. Although Jill doesn't seem the type to get horny and fuck in a random bathroom stall, but for Maya it doesn't look that strange. She's technically not a virgin, either.

Scene bloating is another scene that can happen, there's only so many scenes you can do with each LI until it starts looking repetitive.