VN Ren'Py Being a DIK [v0.11.1] [DrPinkCake]

[Gladheim]

Josy, Josy, Josy!!!!!
We want to see more o her

 

[Pendrell]

Quinn best girl IMO, and it's not even close for me. I like all the girls in this game, but she ticks all my boxes, pretty much.
I wish DPC would bump her up to full love interest status, or at the very least, a "hidden LI" that you can end up with if you follow a very specific path or something.
It'll probably not happen, but a man can dream, I guess.

I agree, and I think it's at least possible that DPC might do something like that. Despite what some on here argue, I don't regard the 5 main LIs as set in stone. Quinn already has a more elevated status than the other side girls, she appears as the sixth girl in all the supporting artwork and banners for the VN, her backstory has been fleshed out more than many of the main girls, she's really at the centre of a lot of the main dramatic story threads. The fact she doesn't generate RP at this point is meaningless as far as I'm concerned, partly because RP for those that do generate it seems practically meaningless at this point anyway.

 

[felicemastronzo]

I would like to ask you a question, and I realize that I risk the flame ...

it's about the reasoning made for the crossroads between Sage and Jill, but much more generally.

I have always read that DPC will make us pay for our infidelity, that we must choose etc ..

forget who plays several games at the same time (they converted me too ...) but objectively a player should choose who to bet in the middle of the game based on what?

to me the 5 LIs (or should I say 4?) still seem like puzzles. aesthetically you can have preferences, but what is the aesthetic judgment of girls who do not exist worth? from the point of view of temperament personally I have changed my mind quite drastically already 3-4 times

I just don't see this value of fidelity in a porn game like BADIK.

and if the choices are drastic and arbitrary enough as it seems to be happening, I see even less sense in "behaving well"

 

[Gladheim]

I would like to ask you a question, and I realize that I risk the flame ...

it's about the reasoning made for the crossroads between Sage and Jill, but much more generally.

I have always read that DPC will make us pay for our infidelity, that we must choose etc ..

forget who plays several games at the same time (they converted me too ...) but objectively a player should choose who to bet in the middle of the game based on what?

to me the 5 LIs (or should I say 4?) still seem like puzzles. aesthetically you can have preferences, but what is the aesthetic judgment of girls who do not exist worth? from the point of view of temperament personally I have changed my mind quite drastically already 3-4 times

I just don't see this value of fidelity in a porn game like BADIK.

and if the choices are drastic and arbitrary enough as it seems to be happening, I see even less sense in "behaving well"

Cause this is not a porn game . Is a andult novel dude. And it's not the first that you have to be faithful to. In acting lessons for example it was like that.

 

[MarnorVonEhrencron]

I agree, and I think it's at least possible that DPC might do something like that. Despite what some on here argue, I don't regard the 5 main LIs as set in stone. Quinn already has a more elevated status than the other side girls, she appears as the sixth girl in all the supporting artwork and banners for the VN, her backstory has been fleshed out more than many of the main girls, she's really at the centre of a lot of the main dramatic story threads. The fact she doesn't generate RP at this point is meaningless as far as I'm concerned, partly because RP for those that do generate it seems practically meaningless at this point anyway.

ma agree too. And, as an added bonus, more Quinn = more Riona and thats the real god girl. So I pray for more quinn, because its more likely to have more of her than Queen Riona

 

[moskyx]

Cause this is not a porn game . Is a andult novel dude. And it's not the first that you have to be faithful to. In acting lessons for example it was like that.

In Acting Lessons fidelity only counts from the point you start a serious relationship. Prior events (the HOT's at the bar) are forgiven, and depending on how you choose to live those infidelities (Rena, Anna) cheating doesn't really matter because you end with those girls. At this point of BaDIK, we are not yet there... except in Jill's case. After telling her you love her, it wouldn't be wise to keep fucking around

 

[temperaturesetting]

love it

 

[felicemastronzo]

Cause this is not a porn game . Is a andult novel dude. And it's not the first that you have to be faithful to. In acting lessons for example it was like that.

I don't see a big difference ...

however it is not what I asked: on what basis should I choose the Li to be faithful to? since the 5 LI are still in large part of the mysteries.

the requirement to choose them in the game as in life shouldn't be knowing them?

 

[Gladheim]

I don't see a big difference ...

however it is not what I asked: on what basis should I choose the Li to be faithful to? since the 5 LI are still in large part of the mysteries.

the requirement to choose them in the game as in life shouldn't be knowing them?

Don't worry, I think we haven't reached that point yet. Just about Jill and maybe just the side-girls.

 

[Holy Bacchus]

Cause this is not a porn game . Is a andult novel dude. And it's not the first that you have to be faithful to. In acting lessons for example it was like that.

There's honestly very little distinction between those 2 terms. "Adult visual novel" is just a fancy way of saying "porn game" because, at the end of the day, no matter how good the story of a VN/game is, its sole purpose is to be pornographic and contain copious amounts of gratuitous sexual content. This game has done that in spades and much of the sex is gratuitous in the sense that how it comes about very much exists in the world of fiction.

In terms of the fidelity argument, AL was a very different game where fidelity somewhat made sense. The MC was (I believe) in his mid-30s and the female characters were all early 20s, so from the MC you would expect a more mature guy who's more likely to be faithful than he is to be a horny adolescent seeking to get his end away every chance he gets. The girls also, despite their age, showed a level of maturity and desire for commitment, so fidelity to these girls seemed like it was intended to be the primary focus.

With BaDIK, the setting is entirely different and it's one where fidelity shouldn't be as much of an issue. The college years should be a time for as much sexual experience as you can get with no strings attached. Some people might enter into relationships and they might want that, but if you can get lots of casual sex then you should because one day you won't be having that anymore and you might feel like you missed out on lots of interesting experiences.

In this game, however, we kind of have a mixed bag when it comes to this because whilst you can play the MC as a total manwhore, he also seems to want commitment and so do the girls. I don't know if this is DPC's personal views on sex and realtionships coming through here, but it does somewhat stifle that "college experience" feel to have these characters be like this, especially when it's only been a few weeks of in-game time. None are in committed relationships yet or declaring themselves "official", and perhaps when that happens we may see consequences from still being with other girls, but it does feel as though the game leans too much on the concept/prospect of fidelity in a setting where the primary protagonists should just be enjoying each other's company and their time together rather than putting labels on things so quickly.

 

[The Bush Diver]

I definitely hope we get more Quinn in the future, I ended up more interested in her than in Sage this update.

Right on, brother! Can't wait for more content with Quinn as well!

 

[Gladheim]

With BaDIK, the setting is entirely different and it's one where fidelity shouldn't be as much of an issue. The college years should be a time for as much sexual experience as you can get with no strings attached. Some people might enter into relationships and they might want that, but if you can get lots of casual sex then you should because one day you won't be having that anymore and you might feel like you missed out on lots of interesting experiences.

Having experiences is great but losing a girl you are in love with by having a couple of sex is a risk, some take it and others don't. And if you choose Jill, you're choosing that, you choose the girl over the fun.

 

[Holy Bacchus]

Having experiences is great but losing a girl you are in love with by having a couple of sex is a risk, some take it and others don't. And if you choose Jill, you're choosing that, you choose the girl over the fun.

Again, this is college. If someone finds someone else that they fall in love with, then good for them, but love and commitment should be concerns for later life, college should be a time for enjoying your youth and freedom, particularly sexual freedom, as much as possible.

Whether it's Jill or any other character, the heavy emphasis on fidelity in this game somewhat stifles that feeling of sexual freedom, moreso when you consider that his options are narrowing when he's just a few weeks into his time at college which will be, at least, 4 years long. He may have done a lot in those few weeks, but it does feel as though it's all happening a bit too soon. The MC doesn't necessarily have to be the typical idiot manwhore who by chance and by charm can get away with being with so many girls, but the MC we have right now is one that is neither this nor one who values and seeks commitment, so it makes the game's insistence on commitment both conflicting and somewhat overbearing.

 

[Gladheim]

Again, this is college. If someone finds someone else that they fall in love with, then good for them, but love and commitment should be concerns for later life, college should be a time for enjoying your youth and freedom, particularly sexual freedom, as much as possible.

Whether it's Jill or any other character, the heavy emphasis on fidelity in this game somewhat stifles that feeling of sexual freedom, moreso when you consider that his options are narrowing when he's just a few weeks into his time at college which will be, at least, 4 years long. He may have done a lot in those few weeks, but it does feel as though it's all happening a bit too soon. The MC doesn't necessarily have to be the typical idiot manwhore who by chance and by charm can get away with being with so many girls, but the MC we have right now is one that is neither this nor one who values and seeks commitment, so it makes the game's insistence on commitment both conflicting and somewhat overbearing.

It doesn't matter if it's in college, let's take American Pie as an example ... everyone starts out wanting a life of fun and uncontrolled sex, but except for Stifler everyone finds the GIRL, their perfect girl. And that happens, you do not decide who or when you fall in love, that happens and believe me spoiling something beautiful with a girl by sleeping with others can be a decision that spoils their lives for many, since all of us have asked ourselves, damn I was : “You idiot should have been with that girl who was perfect “ but now it's too late and you regret it all your life. I know is too early in the game, or maybe not, who knows xd

 

[Crystaldom]

No, you'll become Bella's Ice King that way. You won't cure her.

If I remember correctly, to cure Bella, the key is to pay Cathy for the Ice Queen secret instead of a low five, and have a wand at the fight. You'll then remember to cast your spell at the crystal instead of Bella, which cures her.

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't know about that ending. Will have to try it.

 

[rj677]

I have always read that DPC will make us pay for our infidelity, that we must choose etc ..

forget who plays several games at the same time (they converted me too ...) but objectively a player should choose who to bet in the middle of the game based on what?

When I start an AVN, I usually choose which character Im going after based on looks and later based on personality and character development. But Im also a completionist, and thats why my first playtrough of an AVN is always a manwhore playtrough

I like the fact that a game has that type of consequences for cheating if they are well implemented. On being a Dik that isnt implemented yet, because the MC isnt on a real relationship with anyone. However we have been seeing hints of it actually starting to appear, for example, with the Maya & Josy "open relationship" and now with the MC confession to Jill on the date, that already cost us a sex scene and probably more scenes in the future (who knows) where DPC took our option away and the MC couldnt "cheat" even if the player wanted it.

My unpopular opinion on the Sage and Jill choice: I actually liked it because it makes the neutral and chick players to actually miss, for the first time, some content with an LI

 

[felicemastronzo]

Don't worry, I think we haven't reached that point yet. Just about Jill and maybe just the side-girls.

we don't know all the LIs well yet, but with some we may have already closed

Josy and Maya: I do not know if there is an individual route (will it really exist?), For the one with the two girls we are already inside or outside. a big jolt for the neutral chick too could come with the next chapter

with Jill, apparently, we have to decide in the sixth chapter (if it is not decisive not to go to her, it is most likely decisive to go there since Mc declares himself), but what do we know about her? how would we be welcomed by his family? about the trauma of the sister?

with Sage I do not think the choice is already final, although it is currently my favorite, in real life my friends would have slaughtered me if I had been a Red Cross nurse to a girl who is still crying for her ex (incidentally Dikish girl who loves to be pampered, still been giving weight to DIk and chick ...)

There is no point in talking about Bella, there is not even a real relationship with her on the horizon, will there ever be? I still struggle to understand how her situation can really be resolved. if we don't want to be asphyxiated by Derek we should avoid inviting her (from a realistic point of view we should avoid it also so as not to get her into trouble) and then apparently end our relationship.


It doesn't seem to me to have to choose the girl I like best, but to play Russian roulette, with 2-3 bullets in it

 

[felicemastronzo]

In terms of the fidelity argument, AL was a very different game where fidelity somewhat made sense. The MC was (I believe) in his mid-30s and the female characters were all early 20s, so from the MC you would expect a more mature guy who's more likely to be faithful than he is to be a horny adolescent seeking to get his end away every chance he gets. The girls also, despite their age, showed a level of maturity and desire for commitment, so fidelity to these girls seemed like it was intended to be the primary focus.

your reasoning about the context of the two games is correct, the MC of AL is a man who wants to settle down, the MC of BADIK is a boy who does not believe he has ever really loved a girl

but I have never understood how this opinion on DPC (be loyal, or i will crush you) could arise from AL.

AL does not reward loyalty, in fact it forces you to infidelity (with painful final separation) if you choose any LI (+ Ana, which I think is a surprise for almost all players, not a real choice).

in AL there is only one virtuous path, any other path passes through an obligatory betrayal, more or less painful.

When I start an AVN, I usually choose which character Im going after based on looks and later based on personality and character development. But Im also a completionist, and thats why my first playtrough of an AVN is always a manwhore playtrough

I like the fact that a game has that type of consequences for cheating if they are well implemented. On being a Dik that isnt implemented yet, because the MC isnt on a real relationship with anyone. However we have been seeing hints of it actually starting to appear, for example, with the Maya & Josy "open relationship" and now with the MC confession to Jill on the date, that already cost us a sex scene and probably more scenes in the future (who knows) where DPC took our option away and the MC couldnt "cheat" even if the player wanted it.

My unpopular opinion on the Sage and Jill choice: I actually liked it because it makes the neutral and chick players to actually miss, for the first time, some content with an LI

as in real life, appearance is normal to be the first guide in our choices.

but I struggle to be governed by looks in a game where all female characters are on average good looking, I think the only "ugly" is Cathy (KRJ doesn't exist).

I have often talked about these non-sexual moments which are ultimately the aspect I appreciate the most, and which point my compass towards Sage

but if in the seventh chapter another LI had such moments (well done) I could change my mind in a moment

 

[Tserriednich'sNen]

your reasoning about the context of the two games is correct, the MC of AL is a man who wants to settle down, the MC of BADIK is a boy who does not believe he has ever really loved a girl

but I have never understood how this opinion on DPC (be loyal, or i will crush you) could arise from AL.

AL does not reward loyalty, in fact it forces you to infidelity (with painful final separation) if you choose any LI (+ Ana, which I think is a surprise for almost all players, not a real choice).

in AL there is only one virtuous path, any other path passes through an obligatory betrayal, more or less painful.


as in real life, appearance is normal to be the first guide in our choices.

but I struggle to be governed by looks in a game where all female characters are on average good looking, I think the only "ugly" is Cathy (KRJ doesn't exist).

I have often talked about these non-sexual moments which are ultimately the aspect I appreciate the most, and which point my compass towards Sage

but if in the seventh chapter another LI had such moments (well done) I could change my mind in a moment

Cathy is ugly to you?

 

[Darkdevil66]

I think the only "ugly" is Cathy (KRJ doesn't exist).

They say bad things come in threes.