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

[Warped77]

After spending a bit more time than I should have in the cesspool... um... I mean 'forum'...of another game where things went REALLY wrong this weekend, holy shit, I'm just gonna say it (no matter how weird it looks): I love you all, DIK brothers. You're all awesome.

Note: Self-edited to not spark off another off-topic firestorm

 

[Cabin Fever]

Its good money to bet on DPC at the current momment being the best writter, or whoever writes for him, if he has a team.
I think its reasonable to say the characteristics you'd look for to judge a writting skill would be things like: story immersion, how very distinct each character is and how memorable they are, and at last, but just as important how dialogs are written, metrics (how much meaningful content per frame/paragraph), whether its necessary or not.

I think if you keep in mind these aspects you'll have a good feeling i suppose. But to put it simply, in pratical terms, how many times did you prefer the sex scene over the dialogs and you will know.

2 things.

1) DPC is a 1-man team. No separate writer. If I recall correctly, the only thing he doesn't do himself is create the music. He licenses those.

2) In my opinion, DPC is well above average but is not the best writer, even by those judging criteria mentioned by you. Just off the top of my head, I'd consider Philly & Tlareo well above DPC in terms of writing, with Drifty & Hopes on par with DPC as well. And it wouldn't surprise me if I'm not the only one willing to take that bet of yours.

 

[der123fer]

Affinity system sucks, plot holes here, plot holes there, and now DPC is a bad writer too. I wonder why do you guys even bother playing this game, then. It's so bad!

You're criticising a dev who, with his writing, managed to gain 8k (!) patrons and created a job out of porn.

Everyone is here because they're invested in the story, they want to know what's behind Bella's door, what's the deal with Chad, all the remaining questions, and how the story will unfold (not to forget the plot twists that DPC likes to throw).
If this is not good writing then I don't know what it is.

I'm not saying that DPC is perfect because he's not, but saying that he isn't a good writer... man, that's pure heresy.

PS Felice, PinkCake è uno dei migliori a mani basse, su...

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[nuthingz]

Hi just started , BTW Thanks

 

[ExDeath730]

2 things.

1) DPC is a 1-man team. No separate writer. If I recall correctly, the only thing he doesn't do himself is create the music. He licenses those.

2) In my opinion, DPC is well above average but is not the best writer, even by those judging criteria mentioned by you. Just off the top of my head, I'd consider Philly & Tlareo well above DPC in terms of writing, with Drifty & Hopes on par with DPC as well. And it wouldn't surprise me if I'm not the only one willing to take that bet of yours.

That's a reasonable post, i agree with you on Philly being above, but i think Drifty is a little bit better, from what i'm seeing in LoF.

DPC, at least for me is doing a lot better in this than he was on AL, so he improved a lot. You can even imagine people saying the dialogue in this game, it isn't like Mr.Dots that is long-winded as fuck, and the dialogue is just atrocious most of the time.

But i think that the test of how good of a writer DPC is, will be when the answers start pouring into the game. There's a reason people started to dislike JJ Abrams nowadays. Because he is really good at setting up stories and creating an air of mystery, but he sucks at delivering the conclusion.

So, i'm curious if DPC will stick the landing in BaDIK.

 

[phill_leotardo]

But i think that the test of how good of a writer DPC is, will be when the answers start pouring into the game. There's a reason people started to dislike JJ Abrams nowadays. Because he is really good at setting up stories and creating an air of mystery, but he sucks at delivering the conclusion.

I think this is a good thought.

 

[lemonfreak]

That's a reasonable post, i agree with you on Philly being above, but i think Drifty is a little bit better, from what i'm seeing in LoF.

DPC, at least for me is doing a lot better in this than he was on AL, so he improved a lot. You can even imagine people saying the dialogue in this game, it isn't like Mr.Dots that is long-winded as fuck, and the dialogue is just atrocious most of the time.

But i think that the test of how good of a writer DPC is, will be when the answers start pouring into the game. There's a reason people started to dislike JJ Abrams nowadays. Because he is really good at setting up stories and creating an air of mystery, but he sucks at delivering the conclusion.

So, i'm curious if DPC will stick the landing in BaDIK.

I've said this a number of times but I believe the story of the game will likely take place over no more than 3 months, based on the amount of time which has passed within the first 5 chapters.

For that reason I don't believe the conclusion to the story will be the MC finding his soul mate, I think it'll be something much smaller like him introducing his girlfried to his dad, something he probably didn't do with Zoey, demonstrating that he's beginning to mature into an adult but is far from the finished article.

 

[xsssssssss]

I've said this a number of times but I believe the story of the game will likely take place over no more than 3 months, based on the amount of time which has passed within the first 5 chapters.

For that reason I don't believe the conclusion to the story will be the MC finding his soul mate, I think it'll be something much smaller like him introducing his girlfried to his dad, something he probably didn't do with Zoey, demonstrating that he's beginning to mature into an adult but is far from the finished article.

Is it just me chuckling at the image of the dad's jaw dropping as MC comes in seriously telling him how he's matured and is in a serious relationship and then goes on to present both Josy and Maya

 

[AchedCroissant]

I've said this a number of times but I believe the story of the game will likely take place over no more than 3 months, based on the amount of time which has passed within the first 5 chapters.

For that reason I don't believe the conclusion to the story will be the MC finding his soul mate, I think it'll be something much smaller like him introducing his girlfried to his dad, something he probably didn't do with Zoey, demonstrating that he's beginning to mature into an adult but is far from the finished article.

For a man to grow up he needs the right woman and I think Jill is the right one even though I love Maya

But in my case I want a Maya since I think that with someone like that my life would be better

 

[lemonfreak]

Is it just me chucking at the image of the dad's jaw dropping as MC comes in seriously telling him how he's matured and is in a serious relationship and then goes on to present both Josy and Maya

I think Neil would take that in his stride, it'd be Bella that would be a what the fuck moment, imo.

 

[AchedCroissant]

Found Maya irl.

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[felicemastronzo]

I've said this a number of times but I believe the story of the game will likely take place over no more than 3 months, based on the amount of time which has passed within the first 5 chapters.

For that reason I don't believe the conclusion to the story will be the MC finding his soul mate, I think it'll be something much smaller like him introducing his girlfried to his dad, something he probably didn't do with Zoey, demonstrating that he's beginning to mature into an adult but is far from the finished article.

it doesn't change much whether the game spans a year of college or three months.

and finally MC will find himself with his soulmate at that moment, not forever. it will always be a new couple, not consolidated (with many LI I think it will be a victory on the last lap or almost)

even if it is unlikely the ending will not give us some glimpses of their future (and in case of the other characters)

personally I would prefer it cover the whole year, but only because narratively it would seem a more complete arc
but, again, it's not that important

 

[SPACE_BOOOOOST]

Is it just me chuckling at the image of the dad's jaw dropping as MC comes in seriously telling him how he's matured and is in a serious relationship and then goes on to present both Josy and Maya

As someone who has been disowned by his father on multiple occasions, I can say with absolute certainty that this exact scenario would've been the only thing capable of fixing our relationship.

If going home with two hotties like Josy and Maya doesn't make Neil proud I don't know what will.

 

[lemonfreak]

it doesn't change much whether the game spans a year of college or three months.

and finally MC will find himself with his soulmate at that moment, not forever. it will always be a new couple, not consolidated (with many LI I think it will be a victory on the last lap or almost)

even if it is unlikely the ending will not give us some glimpses of their future (and in case of the other characters)

personally I would prefer it cover the whole year, but only because narratively it would seem a more complete arc
but, again, it's not that important

????????????????

Are you actually arguing that a soulmate might only be a temporary thing, thereby completely changing the meaning of the word?

 

[felicemastronzo]

????????????????

Are you actually arguing that a soulmate might only be a temporary thing, thereby completely changing the meaning of the word?

no, I question that 9 months can make the difference between a certified soul mate and a girl of the moment

 

[SPACE_BOOOOOST]

????????????????

Are you actually arguing that a soulmate might only be a temporary thing, thereby completely changing the meaning of the word?

I'm guessing this is due to the language barrier more than anything else.

EDIT: Or not.

 

[felicemastronzo]

I'm guessing this is due to the language barrier more than anything else.

EDIT: Or not.

maybe



I think not actually

one thinks he has found his soul mate, but only time will tell if it is true

 

[Warped77]

I think Neil would take that in his stride, it'd be Bella that would be a what the fuck moment, imo.

"Hey dad! Meet my girlfriend, who's married, will be my teacher next semester, and is twice my age. Well, she's 'married' but her husband seems to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances, so I'm sure it's fiiiine!"

 

[SPACE_BOOOOOST]

"Hey dad! Meet my girlfriend, who's married, will be my teacher next semester, and is twice my age. Well, she's 'married' but her husband seems to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances, so I'm sure it's fiiiine!"

And that's before it's revealed that Bella is actually MC's mom after an identity change, facial reconstructive surgery and implants. Not only that, but the husband actually works for the CIA and her death was part of a cover-up to abduct and brainwash young women for top secret experiments. Long story short, Mommy Bella has a 9 inch dick that she can grow out at will.

DUN-DUN-DUUUUN!!!

*roll credits*

 

[Warped77]

And that's before it's revealed that Bella is actually MC's mom after an identity change, facial reconstructive surgery and implants. Not only that, but the husband actually works for the CIA and her death was a cover-up to abduct and brainwash young women for top secret experiments. Long story short, Mommy Bella has a 9 inch dick that she can grow out at will.

DUN-DUN-DUUUUN!!!

*roll credits*

Now THAT is some top-tier writing. You, sir, have a true talent. Time to start a Patreon!!!