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

[AchedCroissant]

has anyone tried this game on linux ?
if yes does it work perfectly?
ps - i haven't used linux so question might be stupid

Linux/Ubuntu works fine on my potato PC

 

[CoomerCarlos35xxxv]

Guys how to import save files on Android port

 

[Skeltom]

has anyone tried this game on linux ?
if yes does it work perfectly?
ps - i haven't used linux so question might be stupid

It does but on my Linux partition I had to give permissions to run as an application to BeingADIK.sh and the BeingADIK file in "Being A DIK Season 1 & 2\lib\linux-x86_64" to get it to start. The name of your folder will be different.

 

[Das53]

The Interlude

Loved to see where Tremolo was coming from and to see Zoey follow her dreams. So many people never do and end up bitter at what could have been. She learned and grew from it. She made sense and her behavior can be easily modified to be something Tremolo is chasing, or run from or hell even model himself upon. As a reader you can make it plausible either way based on how you are steering Tremolos affinity. Pretty good design in my opinion.

Theres only one problem and its a big one in the interlude, in my opinion that is, and it was what got me here to read and look for others impression of it. Namely the lack of a second relationship for Zoey. I was sure Zoey were at the very least date someone and hook up to some degree but it didn't happen and that felt weird to me that she didn't experiment, at all. Sure she saw Emma and Brent but that wasn't personal and it was from the outside and shit like that doesnt really stick unless its personal from what I've seen in people and myself. Its basically doesn't happen.

That was one of the reasons why i started reading shit here. Its what bent my suspension of disbelief too far too ignore, so it broke. I had to read what others though. Couldn't in my wildest dreams anticipate the hate of Zoey and the Interlude here. Shes literally what you want her to be to make your version of Tremolo to make sense.

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So, I started to read this forum, and really read it.

Page after page, gone through the last 120+ pages at least over the past week or two. Its been a real revelation. It never occurred to me that people self-inserted in the story and cared about cheating and infidelity and that was the reason its pretty a non-existent part in the story, except for the Fuckface himself (god i love this moniker, thank you!).

My suspension of disbelief have been broken by the revelation that DPCs patreon community abhors anything that even hints at the girls in the story having relations outside the Fuckface making such content taboo. Unless they are already unavailable by being in a couple like John Boy&Elena, or the community slut Arieth, god that character knows how to love and live her life. Kudos! Her behavior have sort of coloured the impression of the Hots as well as the restaurant girls and I just assumed they all fucked on the regular, we just didn't see it. Now... it feels like they don't and can't due to a patreon community. It have really tarnished the story for me.

To me this game is a book, we just happen to shape the story a bit to nudge what the characters we find more interesting/sexy does, but ultimately have no real control so no real emotional stake in the final outcome. Sure there is emotion in enjoying of the story and the sex scenes but its not... capital E emotional, like something personal, that you yourself have experienced. Its not like you go "we beat Thanos woo" when you saw the movie right? Right?!

So why would you self insert with Fuckface and care about cheating especially not until they only just now decided to become a couples in the story? It just doesn't make sense to me. I mean, we see the Fuckface's face, read his (not your own) internal monologue and get to see his family etc etc. To me this severs me from his feelings kinda, I can empathize sure but not self insert, how can you have an emotional "this is me" connection and by extension a territorial emotion over the girl(s)? Let alone all times we spy and get the disembodied view of other characters talking. Those that Fuckface have no idea about! Self insert how?! I really dont get it. Wish I did... or maybe not. For a moment perhaps.

tl;dr A real revelation and broken suspension of disbelief. At least its not shattered yet.

Bella, Maya for LIs. Quinn for being the most fucking interesting character in the game. Villains have to be after all to make a story engaging- pimping and drug peddling for sure and possibly embezzling, and maybe more.

Perhaps I'm misreading this but. Are you basing your statement that the patron community abhors any hint of NTR, based on what you read on a pirate forum?

 

[Lostanddamned]

Linux/Ubuntu works fine on my potato PC

Don't believe this guy. Here's what he calls a "potato PC" - 16-core Intel Core i9-12900K clocked @ 4.0 Ghz, 128 GB of RAM, 64 GB of VRAM 3x NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3090, 1 TB SDD + 3 TB HDD.

 

[kihality]

He's setting up a lot of hints for some of the side girls who are already in relationships that may get a scene with the MC though. I guess he could just pull the Heather/Tommy split up or Sally dumps Magnar so it's "not ntr" though Unless his audience doesn't mind if it's just the MC stealing girls

That's the main reason I think some of these games lose a lot. I understand some people might feel uncomfortable if the MC is cheated (NTR like some people call it?). For me it's OK if it makes sense in the story and we chose the wrong LI, hello, this is a game after all, not real life?!?! But other thing is completely removing every male competition and picture all the LI's like virgins who have no interest in any other men and no past experience, it's just ridiculous...

 

[jak1165]

I have to admit that Josy may be my favorite of the main love interests but she would probably make the worst girlfriend of the bunch. How can you tell if Josy is lying? Her lips are moving. But she is so adorable and non-threatening that everybody lets it slide. If I have a type it is certainly adorable lying girls with bisexual tendencies who make terrible girlfriends.

bruh

its all they do. be bisexual, twerk, eat hot chip and lie

 

[felicemastronzo]

My take on this is that DrPinkCake wanted to create a story without any hint of NTR, and, therefore, has attracted Patrons who agree with that stance.

His previous game was the same. As a Patron since back then, I don't recall anyone clamoring for or against NTR. But his community now at least agrees with how it's going, or they would leave.

AL was much more courageous in that respect... I would say in a way that is really not comparable

MC was blatantly betrayed by his partner, and despite this the unfaithful partner has a kind of happy ending too

moreover one of the 3 LIs, for two consecutive times ends up dating the most detestable male character in the game, and can end the game as the girlfriend of MC's best friend (with a double permission signed by the player)

 

[ChipLecsap]

eat hot chip

Yep

 

[gamingdevil800]

That's the main reason I think some of these games lose a lot. I understand some people might feel uncomfortable if the MC is cheated (NTR like some people call it?). For me it's OK if it makes sense in the story and we chose the wrong LI, hello, this is a game after all, not real life?!?! But other thing is completely removing every male competition and picture all the LI's like virgins who have no interest in any other men and no past experience, it's just ridiculous...

Yeah personally I'd actually find it interesting if characters basically dumped by the MC after Episode 8 started other relationships. It's not like you have to watch a sex scene of them after the fact (not that it would bother me anyway) but yeah we're probably missing out on some interesting things like e.g. Do you want to be a good friend to John Boy or Tommy etc or do you want to try to cheat with their girlfriends behind their backs... Like Bella's husband as an example too is completely stone cold dead as DPC wont want some NTR scenario.

 

[AchedCroissant]

Don't believe this guy. Here's what he calls a "potato PC" - 16-core Intel Core i9-12900K clocked @ 4.0 Ghz, 128 GB of RAM, 64 GB of VRAM 3x NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3090, 1 TB SDD + 3 TB HDD.

And I still can't play crysis at 60fps

 

[Walter Victor]

In fact, Sage repeatedly and explicitly points out that Chad has never shown any physical interest in her, which is more evidence that they haven't had sex than the other way around.

then that it doesn't make any sense at all is another matter, but this is what the story of the game tells.

then we can also blame MC who is only interested in girls that no one else (Burke family excluded) has ever been seriously interested in

I suspect that James was once 'seriously interested' in Isabella.

Before we found out that Chad was gay, I always assumed that he and Sage had had sex. Most people around here probably did too. It didn't bother me one bit. When we found out about Chad and Troy, I didn't give a shit what that meant for Chad's relationship with Sage, except for a curiosity factor. Still don't. Any more than I care about what Chad and Troy are doing. It doesn't concern me, or anyone that my MC is interested in.

The only virgins (among the main LI's) at the start of the game were Jill and Maya. The rest had all lost their virginity long before. So what? If there are any other virgins still left in this game, it might be one or more of the feminists. Do I care? Not even a little bit. Neither does my MC's pecker.

 

[Skeltom]

all the LI's like virgins who have no interest in any other men and no past experience, it's just ridiculous...

That's exactly the case for Jill though, aside from a few bad dates she has no real experience. It's even the first time Maya is with a man. But the only person that has to deal with NTR is Chad if you are on Sage's path. But he had it coming.

 

[Walter Victor]

But he had it coming.

And given the circumstances, he doesn't care.

 

[kihality]

Yeah personally I'd actually find it interesting if characters basically dumped by the MC after Episode 8 started other relationships. It's not like you have to watch a sex scene of them after the fact (not that it would bother me anyway) but yeah we're probably missing out on some interesting things like e.g. Do you want to be a good friend to John Boy or Tommy etc or do you want to try to cheat with their girlfriends behind their backs... Like Bella's husband as an example too is completely stone cold dead as DPC wont want some NTR scenario.

Yup totally agree. Like for example I am more into Josy and I am out of Jill's path now. Is the poor girl going to remain single and untouched until the end of the game???? I wouldn't want that for her!

 

[jak1165]

Nope, Jill is chick/neutral only.

That's what makes it kinda silly. Jill should be DIK only.

 

[Lovetities]

That's the main reason I think some of these games lose a lot. I understand some people might feel uncomfortable if the MC is cheated (NTR like some people call it?). For me it's OK if it makes sense in the story and we chose the wrong LI, hello, this is a game after all, not real life?!?! But other thing is completely removing every male competition and picture all the LI's like virgins who have no interest in any other men and no past experience, it's just ridiculous...

That what a Ntr fan would say

 

[CHAD-MAN]

How dare you imply that any of the girls had sex with anyone else before they met the MC?

We've already stated countless times that they are all virgins at the moment they meet the MC (even Nicole a.k.a Virgin Mary who gave a birth to a kid, but is still a virgin at the point she met the MC).

This probably been discussed to death but I am 100% sure the only virgin main LIs are Jill (lack of blood justified because of house riding ) and Maya... maybe Josy too but I am not so sure, that girl is wacko. Sage and Bella definitely banged before, and I am sure Chad was not the only that atleast attempted to get his dick wet. As for the rest, the only ones that are virgins are Karen, Magnar girl whom name I know but right I dont recall, and the fat/ugly girls from the feminist class.

 

[ChipLecsap]

AL was much more courageous in that respect... I would say in a way that is really not comparable

MC was blatantly betrayed by his partner, and despite this the unfaithful partner has a kind of happy ending too

moreover one of the 3 LIs, for two consecutive times ends up dating the most detestable male character in the game, and can end the game as the girlfriend of MC's best friend (with a double permission signed by the player)

With the branching, I won't be surprised if we enter some similar therotory, Sage even mention she not gonna wait, so who know. But yet again, its mostly about its a God Damn waste of time. 6 months for an update. We know folks would btich about that I would to. The second sex of Interlude was just put there for the sake of porn, that alone probably a week he could have spend on episode 9 instead.

so far the story, never felt its needed it, the only time I felt he was playing a bit Safe, truly safe , was the Bella flashback. And that is the only time when its actually would have a deeper impact if the bitch catch Bella and her hubby while they making out. Becasue at least it would make sense why she send her home, Bella basically didn't do anything. It would not make the - I don't know her name - the Bitch, any less Bitch, but would make more sense story wise, and for the Hubby to feel guilty about it.

but every other things is just nitpicking. You don't have to see, lily or envy serving a consumer in the VIP room, You know you are not the only one, same with Rio or Cammy. Unless MC is presented in some way. This recent episode party was a nice touch regarding that. But 6 months, man. I might die before episode 9

 

[BigBlueDude]

You never played any role play game don't you ?
...
And you are because you already named the girls you like or think has the best story , thats your self invest

Youre right, i never have, like DnD and stuff. Thats probably the only place i could self insert and would probably? For computergames it feels too much like a railroad. Even Skyrim felt like one to me.

Hells yeah im invested. The mystery of Bellas past as well as why Quinn is doing what she does. Hence why I like Bella and Quinn so much, thats why I'm most invested in them, to get at whats hidden from us. Maya is a close 2nd for another reason. Seems like most of a friend to Fuckface when he needed it early on, and thats what he needs I think. Plus she kinda comes with Derek - the most awesome partner in crime Fuckface could ever have as any DiK.

I think that the headcanon folks who think the girls get zipped up in ziplock bags and thrown into the fridge waiting for Tremolo to fuck them are delusional. The main girls may not have other relationships but that is because they are dysfunctional, and Tremolo is attracted to their dysfunction because of his own problems. The rest of the girls, including the strippers, hots, and even feminists or nerd girls certainly are having something resembling sex lives that are their own private business. There is also no chance that Sage didn't fuck Chad, no matter how gay he is, because if you don't throw it into a girl at some point she doesn't consider you a boyfriend, much less date exclusively for three years. I'm certain that Quinn also fucks for money when it pleases her and has been doing so for years, although she gets uncomfortable taking Tremolo's money once she starts catching feels. These are things that are more implicit than explicit, but this is a sex game about horny college kids going to a party school. We shouldn't allow ourselves to get hung up on it or resent other people for getting lucky. I am kind of with you that if you can separate yourself from MC (easy for me to do because he doesn't handle his problems in any way close to the way I would) you get a much better playing experience than if you self-insert.

I agree. Same kinda impressions initially.

Thanks for the insights from you both and others. Mass appeal is mass appeal for a reason right. Virgin delusion fodder as someone once coined it. Jill and the rest of em.