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

[JETracktor]

Hey, nah that quote about Rusty is from the specifik introduction text for episode 8.
" Midterms loom around the corner and there is a Halloween party to plan. The immediate future stresses out Rusty, Sage feels nervous to ask for help, and you have tough choices to make. "
If you check the Steam store you'll see that every episode has its own specific text right under "Episode 8 - Crossroads" and that banner with someone putting on makeup. Here is the link for season 2 in the store:

You must be registered to see the links

Now ofc, it's not impossible that DPC did a mistake when he formatted the page. But i find it quite unlikely, and the other episodes got the correct text linked to them as well.
It's not too farfetched that for example the culprit in the "Cathy nude" isnt done with the DIK'S yet. He might even be after Rusty specifically as Rusty would have taken the brunt of the punishment if there had been any.
Another slight possibility is the elusive "guy whose name I just can't remember now" was a DIk, lived in the library before the MC.
I just mean that it's certainly possible that the trouble for the DIKs or maybe specifically Rusty isn't over yet. And is just waiting to make itself known in episode 8.
Or ofc, Rusty's stress for the "immediate future" might be something else altogether, unrelated to for example "Cathy's nude pic". Maybe something with his father,? He did refuse Rusty money for the mansion and that might escalate.
After all. If i remember correctly, Rusty's dad actually own the mansion still. So if 5hqts not a problem now, it might very well be an issue in the future.

Yeah you're right about Rusty. I didn't saw the steam page before, now it's clear something coming up in ep 8.

 

[Zirael Q]

The subject of Cathy.
I'm not sure where DPC is going with this character beyond her leaked photo drama. She hardly seems worthy of being an official side girl with a pet name and all (while Nicole gets nothing??)! One car beej in almost two seasons and that's it. Saving a main character like Jill for the end is one thing (because it's kind of a porn game trope), but a side girl? The whole point of a side girl is to provide some meaningless sex while you wait for your main LI to warm up her engine.

And now that Cahty is departing B&R, the chances for interactions will be severely diminished. Even if this arc is exactly what DPC planned from the beginning, I don't see much fun in pursuing a bitter ex-teacher who won't ever be at campus. MC doesn't even have a car (a problem for hooking up with non-students). How embarrassing to require a woman to pick you up from school for a date. I accepted it for Jade and Bella I guess, but now we will have Cathy picking us up as well? I'm sure she doesn't want to visit B&R. And how about Nicole?...with a child's car seat in the back? Nothing more pathetic than being driven around by a woman if you're sober. MC will have to borrow a DIK's ride or crack into that 5K to buy a shitty used motorcycle (and some independence) so he can at least ride off campus to meet up with all of the MILF snatch he is accumulating.

The only future scene I see with Cathy is her as a leather-clad dominatrix in her home sex dungeon. She is more likely to have one at this point than Bella. You know what would be funny is Cathy taking MC to the dungeon room and there he sees Rusty...naked, tied up, and ball gagged.

My MC will be able to buy a decent enough car with all the cash I got from mansion minigame...

 

[Zirael Q]

Hey, nah that quote about Rusty is from the specifik introduction text for episode 8.
" Midterms loom around the corner and there is a Halloween party to plan. The immediate future stresses out Rusty, Sage feels nervous to ask for help, and you have tough choices to make. "
If you check the Steam store you'll see that every episode has its own specific text right under "Episode 8 - Crossroads" and that banner with someone putting on makeup. Here is the link for season 2 in the store:

You must be registered to see the links

Now ofc, it's not impossible that DPC did a mistake when he formatted the page. But i find it quite unlikely, and the other episodes got the correct text linked to them as well.
It's not too farfetched that for example the culprit in the "Cathy nude" isnt done with the DIK'S yet. He might even be after Rusty specifically as Rusty would have taken the brunt of the punishment if there had been any.
Another slight possibility is the elusive "guy whose name I just can't remember now" was a DIk, lived in the library before the MC.
I just mean that it's certainly possible that the trouble for the DIKs or maybe specifically Rusty isn't over yet. And is just waiting to make itself known in episode 8.
Or ofc, Rusty's stress for the "immediate future" might be something else altogether, unrelated to for example "Cathy's nude pic". Maybe something with his father,? He did refuse Rusty money for the mansion and that might escalate.
After all. If i remember correctly, Rusty's dad actually own the mansion still. So if 5hqts not a problem now, it might very well be an issue in the future.

Near future obviously stresses Rusty out. Cathy now has to leave because of the nude pic incident, despite she says otherwise, it's because of this and him being careless led to this.

They still need to be careful to not get punished for it, so no beefing with Alphas openly. No breaking rules openly etc...
The mystery about if there's a traitor among them, there's a party to organize and he left it's planning to a freshman, mansion's repairs aren't done and Halloween is coming(you can fail the repair minigame if you want, so it's an option)... And Season 2 will end this episode, everyone is stressed out, including us

 

[dalli_x]

Here are my thoughts. "Crossroads" sugest a key point in the narrative. Key points are thoose where the friends-enemies balance switch (a betray, a new alliance, a new friendship, etc). I also think it means to close paths for some LIs.
"Sage feels nervous to ask for help" This is interesting. Help with what? Could be Maya but Sage seem to have that cover, it is not clear why she is reluctant and how the MC could help.
It could also be Chad, but that seems to be sove by itself, and is not clear how the MC could help.
I think its Quinn. Sage is suspicious but still needs help couse she needs information, the MC can easilyhelp and she is reluctant couse Quinn is her friend her sister and she is friend with the MC. This also connects with the crossroads, as long as you have to choose beetween Quinn and Sage.
As long as i find this is a nice explanation there is still the chance for new subplots or things that are not develop yet. Sage could need help with her family for example. She need them for the Maya plot and the MC could be usefull to change her image, an she could be reluctant for the same. She could need him for the Chad issue, maybe some sort of revenge.
"The future stresses out Rusty". This is completely unexpected. Could be a reference to ep5-6 plot? If not is not clear where did this come from. The whole Cathy thing seems close for him as long as he avoid repercussions. Maybe it is reopened by someone now that Cathy is out?. Maybe the DIKS have new problems. Maybe there is an internal struggle with Tommy. I have been thinking for a while that ep8 will have a DIKS related ending and this could be the argument behind that.
Finally. Althought we all have been hype with the Halloween party, i have my doubts we will see it this episode. Season 1 didnt ended with a huge party, the party was in ep 5, inmediately after the end of season 1. So even if we think that a big party is a good way to end a season, its not the structure we seen so far. Its not a defenitive point as long as DPC can do watever he wants, but still. Also a big climatic party that has been announced in ep 7 becoming a reality in ep 8 for me feels rushed.
On the other hand the rate animations/renders suggest that there is going to be a lot of porn and less story. A big free roam with a lot of sex, (like a Halloween party) seems to me like a probable way to get to that.
We will see.

You should remember that the season 2 is EP5-EP8. The help for Sage could be her hangout or the MC comforting Sage about Chad. Rusty's trouble may be the Cathy Cluck issue. DPC is selling on Steam basically EP's 5-8 which we have all played.

 

[Lewdpussydick]

Perhaps we'll learn why Troy was kicked out of the Alphas?

Because of the dildos maybe. Alphas had many dildos and assuming that not any of them except formers are gay(Anthony isnt for sure he has fucked Arieth and dated Ashley, Jimmy is one with hair?, flirts with Lily and Ashley on Rooster, and the bald guy was making moves on josy at hots party that leaves the black guy). This explains why Chad bought panties for Troy.
Or the dildos are used for butt beer which Dawe is a big fan of, to stretch out the asshole.

 

[Kellermann]

My MC will be able to buy a decent enough car with all the cash I got from mansion minigame...

I want that chopper from Quinn's special renders. I can easily imagine MC riding off into the city at night or out into the countryside in the afternoon with (*insert girl of your choice*) on the back, holding on tightly. Anyone you pick would look great straddling a chopper, even Jill. She can wear her tough girl little beanie. With the crushing power of her thicc thighs, she could ride hands free. If MC wasn't already the coolest person on campus, the motor would certainly push him to the top. Sunglasses, check. DIK jacket, check. Smoking hot babe behind, check. The pieces are all there, just need the wheels. Of course my luck DPC would put MC in fucking jorts.

I'll bet Riona could achieve orgasm atop a rumbling motor. Hey, I just figured out how to break the Riona drought! Picture this. Riona outside smoking a cigarette. You pull up on your chopper and say hey babe, let's fucking ride. She gets on and you take her to Lovers Lookout, a scenic point overlooking the city. You park but keep the engine running (for her pleasure) and go for broke. Riona experiences magical ecstasy...special render Unlocked!

 

[TuffyTenToes]

First I thought this mystery girl was going to be Elena because of the black nails, but after seeing it animated I can tell she's not Elena because of the underboob

 

[Lewdpussydick]

-MC being electrocuted isn't related to Tommy and Quinn flashback

This wasn't a flashback. This ep is the exception that didn't had a flashback, the conversation was happening in Tommy's room during cumpetition.

 

[Kellermann]

I agree some sort of Chad+Troy flashback is plausible as the Ep4 and Ep7 endings are both quite sudden (albeit hinted at). Perhaps we'll learn why Troy was kicked out of the Alphas?

Man, I really hope not and I hope we will have the option to ignore that drama. I care less about Chad/Troy relationship issues than I do about Maya dad drama. And that's saying something. I'll be quite disappointed if DPC forces us into the universe of Chad's problems. I've already got enough to handle with the ladies of BaDIK, now I'm supposed to care about a former (and possibly still) enemy and his arsehole boyfriend? How many more people must I play saviour to? It's one thing if it is someone I'm trying to bone, but a side character that means nothing to me beyond the old rivalry? Bruh. No.

I've said it before; I didn't rat out Chad, nor will I, but that is as far as it goes. I'm not the school psychologist (unless it's a hot lady). If I'm going to help any dudes in the game with their mental state, it's going to be Derek and the DIKs, not some jock.

 

[dalli_x]

Shit!!!!!!!!!

Jade is the mother of Derek and Maya!!!!!

 

[felicemastronzo]

Man, I really hope not and I hope we will have the option to ignore that drama. I care less about Chad/Troy relationship issues than I do about Maya dad drama. And that's saying something. I'll be quite disappointed if DPC forces us into the universe of Chad's problems. I've already got enough to handle with the ladies of BaDIK, now I'm supposed to care about a former (and possibly still) enemy and his arsehole boyfriend? How many more people must I play saviour to? It's one thing if it is someone I'm trying to bone, but a side character that means nothing to me beyond the old rivalry? Bruh. No.

I've said it before; I didn't rat out Chad, nor will I, but that is as far as it goes. I'm not the school psychologist (unless it's a hot lady). If I'm going to help any dudes in the game with their mental state, it's going to be Derek and the DIKs, not some jock.

more than anything else there are so many stories we don't know

any news about Bella would be welcome
about the relationship between Sage and her family
what happened to Jill's sister and why she was kicked out of the house (since it was the last flashback this won't be in the next one for sure)

but surely it will be the moment of Maya's signing of the loan, after all it's an aspect I'd go deeper into.

 

[Kellermann]

more than anything else there are so many stories we don't know

any news about Bella would be welcome
about the relationship between Sage and her family
what happened to Jill's sister and why she was kicked out of the house (since it was the last flashback this won't be in the next one for sure)

but surely it will be the moment of Maya's signing of the loan, after all it's an aspect I'd go deeper into.

Yes. The intros are more interesting to me than "doors" montage endings. I'm already pissed off when I reach the end of an episode, so the jumping around scenes at the very end just put me in a foul mood. Conversely, intros like the early days of B&R and the characters' origin stories (ep. 5 intro?) I can get into because they really add something to the lore. Ambiguous endings that flash around and just show various characters looking pensive does nothing for me. I prefer the abrupt, band-aid endings. Just rip it off because once DPC goes into montage mode, I watch and start thinking...shit, here it is...now I've got 6 months to wait for the next one. The longer the ending montage, the worse the feeling gets.

there is an homophobic joke in here...somewhere.... why do you assume its Troy that is giving up the ass? have you seen chad on those jeans?

Meh, makes no difference to me. They can play switch for all I care. I will say that Chad took the more dom role during their phone sex call. Troy wearing the panties..Chad sliding his wet fingers inside Troy, etc.

Adding to what Felice was saying, we've got plenty of drama going on already. Even if some players are enthralled by the Chad/Troy drama, how about we start solving at least a few long standing mysteries before we pile on more. The problem is, DPC season endings are usually more about cliffhangers than solving mysteries, but he needs to give us something. At least one old drama must be clarified by ep. 8 end imo, especially if Chad drama is increasing.

 

[znar25]

This girl here starts to make things difficult for me. God Dammit Rio , why you had to be such an MVP in the last episode? and Now this, and damn those pants. .and She looks so Cheerful , She always Cheerful around MC

Agree. I think over the long haul, Rio is worth the effort. If nothing else to get her out of the control of Quinn. Probably being too optimistic.

 

[Oliver Wendell Homely]

Man, I really hope not and I hope we will have the option to ignore that drama. I care less about Chad/Troy relationship issues than I do about Maya dad drama. And that's saying something. I'll be quite disappointed if DPC forces us into the universe of Chad's problems. I've already got enough to handle with the ladies of BaDIK, now I'm supposed to care about a former (and possibly still) enemy and his arsehole boyfriend? How many more people must I play saviour to? It's one thing if it is someone I'm trying to bone, but a side character that means nothing to me beyond the old rivalry? Bruh. No.

I've said it before; I didn't rat out Chad, nor will I, but that is as far as it goes. I'm not the school psychologist (unless it's a hot lady). If I'm going to help any dudes in the game with their mental state, it's going to be Derek and the DIKs, not some jock.

I think the MC's discovery of the Chad and Troy relationship will present at least one dilemma to the MC, which will probably be whether or not to tell Sage, and not a challenge to "solve" Chad's and Troy's problems or help them with their mental states, etc. Because the MC has been spying on Chad already and perhaps based on whether the MC asks Burke to go easy on Chad after their fight, the MC's discovery of Chad and Troy (Choy? Trad?) escalates the chance for conflict. Presumably, Chad will not want the MC to tell Sage, so will either ask the MC nicely (if the MC asked Burke to go easy on Chad) or threaten the MC to not tell Sage (if the MC stayed quiet with Burke). If we don't tell Sage and we're her fuck-buddy, what happens when Sage finds out later? What happens if we do tell Sage? Does she just experience a self-confidence crisis, fearing she "turned" Chad gay, or does she sympathize with Chad and feel freer to pursue a relationship with the MC?

I know a lot of people predicted the Chad-is-gay surprise, but I had not. I fell for DPC's red herrings and assumed he was sleeping with Mel. When I saw Chad and Troy kiss in the locker room, I was stunned and, frankly, moved. I went from hating Chad to sympathizing deeply with him over his fear of being outed.

I also wanted to echo what a couple of other people have pointed out, which is that several of us over the past 48 hours or so seem to be treating the season 2 preview on Steam like an episode 8 preview. DPC is assuming that Steam players of BaD have no idea of what's happened in the MC's world since the end of season 1 (episode 4), so the preview covers episodes 5 to 8. Talk of Sage asking for help, Rusty stressing about the future, etc. are likely references to events in episodes 5, 6, and 7.

 

[Lewdpussydick]

more than anything else there are so many stories we don't know

any news about Bella would be welcome
about the relationship between Sage and her family
what happened to Jill's sister and why she was kicked out of the house (since it was the last flashback this won't be in the next one for sure)

but surely it will be the moment of Maya's signing of the loan, after all it's an aspect I'd go deeper into.

I can add few more to it:
The rat among dik who possibly leaked mc video with jade and what Burke would do about it?
Quinn, Riona obligations
Vinny's kick from the diks and why he left B&R, his recent meetup with Nick and what his drug bussiness has to do with Quinn cause he knows almost everything about Quinn
Burke three unknown students with whom he mingled and maybe set up with tuition?
Real reason of Mona leaving the college( besides the blackmail from Quinn and possibly Burke)
Does Tommy know secretly mc is diddling her sister
And the biggest one

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[SpearOfReigns]

I think the MC's discovery of the Chad and Troy relationship will present at least one dilemma to the MC, which will probably be whether or not to tell Sage, and not a challenge to "solve" Chad's and Troy's problems or help them with their mental states, etc. Because the MC has been spying on Chad already and perhaps based on whether the MC asks Burke to go easy on Chad after their fight, the MC's discovery of Chad and Troy (Choy? Trad?) escalates the chance for conflict. Presumably, Chad will not want the MC to tell Sage, so will either ask the MC nicely (if the MC asked Burke to go easy on Chad) or threaten the MC to not tell Sage (if the MC stayed quiet with Burke). If we don't tell Sage and we're her fuck-buddy, what happens when Sage finds out later? What happens if we do tell Sage? Does she just experience a self-confidence crisis, fearing she "turned" Chad gay, or does she sympathize with Chad and feel freer to pursue a relationship with the MC?

I know a lot of people predicted the Chad-is-gay surprise, but I had not. I fell for DPC's red herrings and assumed he was sleeping with Mel. When I saw Chad and Troy kiss in the locker room, I was stunned and, frankly, moved. I went from hating Chad to sympathizing deeply with him over his fear of being outed.

I also wanted to echo what a couple of other people have pointed out, which is that several of us over the past 48 hours or so seem to be treating the season 2 preview on Steam like an episode 8 preview. DPC is assuming that Steam players of BaD have no idea of what's happened in the MC's world since the end of season 1 (episode 4), so the preview covers episodes 5 to 8. Talk of Sage asking for help, Rusty stressing about the future, etc. are likely references to events in episodes 5, 6, and 7.

I don't think it's a good idea keeping Chad's secret to Sage, Sage was hurt deeply and she deserves nothing but the truth. Maybe knowing she was just a beard all along will help her heal & move on quicker

 

[Kellermann]

I think the MC's discovery of the Chad and Troy relationship will present at least one dilemma to the MC, which will probably be whether or not to tell Sage, and not a challenge to "solve" Chad's and Troy's problems or help them with their mental states, etc. Because the MC has been spying on Chad already and perhaps based on whether the MC asks Burke to go easy on Chad after their fight, the MC's discovery of Chad and Troy (Choy? Trad?) escalates the chance for conflict. Presumably, Chad will not want the MC to tell Sage, so will either ask the MC nicely (if the MC asked Burke to go easy on Chad) or threaten the MC to not tell Sage (if the MC stayed quiet with Burke). If we don't tell Sage and we're her fuck-buddy, what happens when Sage finds out later? What happens if we do tell Sage? Just she experience a self-confidence crisis, fearing she "turned" Chad gay, or does she sympathize with Chad and feel freer to pursue a relationship with the MC?

I know a lot of people predicted the Chad-is-gay surprise, but I had not. I fell for DPC's red herrings and assumed he was sleeping with Mel. When I saw Chad and Troy kiss in the locker room, I was stunned and, frankly, moved. I went from hating Chad to sympathizing deeply with him over his fear of being outed.

I also wanted to echo what a couple of other people have pointed out, which is that several of us over the past 48 hours or so seem to be treating the season 2 preview on Steam like an episode 8 preview. DPC is assuming that Steam players of BaD have no idea of what's happened in the MC's world since the end of season 1 (episode 4), so the preview covers episodes 5 to 8. Talk of Sage asking for help, Rusty stressing about the future, etc. are likely references to events in episodes 5, 6, and 7.

Yeah, I know a lot of people suddenly feel for Chad just because he is gay, similar to the way people fell hard for Quinn after she got beat up and then DPC showed her looking sad and played some sappy music. This despite all of her immoral actions. I don't fall for those tricks that easily. Just being gay doesn't suddenly give Chad a pass. He has done some really fucked up shit to MC and Sage. Like I said before, I helped him during Burke's inquisition and he helped me at the HOT party. We're even. I view him now as neutral die Schweiz. And it's no dilemma for me. The Chad/Sage situation is over for my MC. Sage can pout about it for longer if she wants but my part is done. Get over it Sage or I give you a 2/5. I'm not telling her anything about Chad because it's not my business. All I know is, if you end an episode on a Chad/Troy reveal then that means DPC is planning to go all in on their drama. I just want to be able to opt out of it. Whether you consider it a dilemma, drama, or problems to be solved.

And I have to say, DPC is really going overboard on the closet homosexual tropes. Almost all of the jocks are either now confirmed or very sus. You even have several of the DIK brothers falling into that category. That makes it difficult to establish any true rival to MC. Every hero needs an equally powerful foe (romantic or combative). Most of MC's current adversaries either have small dicks, can't get it up, are closet homosexuals, or are just laughing stocks. Vinny may be the one exception but MC hasn't even encountered him yet. Caleb would be a good character to break that cycle. He is already physically powerful, now make him a clear hetero and then MC will have a serious challenge to his alpha male status. If Caleb pursues one of MC's ladies then players will really hate him and the rivalry will be on.

Semi-related question. Have we seen Derek noticing Anthony/Ashley romance? I can't remember if he saw the two and then either said something or looked sad/angry. I recall that Derek was sad in class that one time, but I don't remember him watching Anthony and Ashley together.

 

[Deleted member 1949107]

I'm on the Bella, Jill, and Jade path. I wonder when shits gonna hit the fan and Bella finds out about Jade. Since Jade is getting bolder about her relationship with MC, I think Bella will find out just like she found out about Cathy in the previous episode. In which case she'll probably tell Jill and that's that. MC will have to take shelter being Jade's son.
It would be hilarious if MC lets it slip and calls Jade "mommy" in front of Tybalt. Tybalt would never recover if he discovered his mother's affair.
This life I lead is self-destructive and MC is gonna get murdered at the end of all this.

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[Darkdevil66]

Semi-related question. Have we seen Derek noticing Anthony/Ashley romance? I can't remember if he saw the two and then either said something or looked sad/angry. I recall that Derek was sad in class that one time, but I don't remember him watching Anthony and Ashley together.

Nope, unless you tell him directly during the Hots party which leads Ashley to shamelessly dump the poor Anthony

 

[Kellermann]

Nope, unless you tell him directly during the Hots party which leads Ashley to shamelessly dump the poor Anthony

Whew

Reading this gave me NTR vibes If DPC tries to do something like this, then I want an option to brutally beat Caleb!

Yep. DPC has adeptly avoided any of that by adhering to the formula I listed above, but he has to do something if he is going to provide a worthy enemy. With Chad out of the picture, Caleb is the only remaining rival who hasn't been at least partially emasculated. We will see what happens when Vinny arrives. But I agree with you. I'm ready for MC v. Caleb 2 !