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

[OFT]

They actually both appeal to me, obviously for entirely different reasons. Quinn was very off-putting at first, but she grew on me to the point where I added a dedicated route for her just in case it pans out. Maya was an instant like which grew stronger, then weaker, then stronger again.

I will say this about Maya, though. I have never felt so endeared when being called stupid as when she says it:






Almost every time any other character says the MC is stupid, it comes across as insulting. But when Maya says it, I think it's pretty damned cute.

 

[DrSoong]

It's nice to see someone actually being helpful when one has a question like that.
As opposed to the majority of times when you would just get typical Douche Canoe who says something like
"what?! You to people to lazy to scroll back a few dozen pages and search for it?"

Respect.

Let's say so, my first thought was like why can't you just take a look at the first post, but i'm a helpful guy and since it has been his first and only post i gave him a small hint where to find. I don't know how old and what condition he was, so no problem. But i understand that sone question are that often posted without looking before, so i try to stay friendly while denying an answer.

 

[DrSoong]

Nope. Replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it and replay it. From the very beginning.

And... when ep. 9 comes out, replay it from scratch - every damn path.

Sneaking through the code of BaD, i found something curiously:

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[Geralt From Rivia]

the only effect of the interlude on Zoey's love/hate level is essentially related to whether or not the interlude is responsible for the delay of the ninth chapter.

maybe as shazba says there was also someone who changed their mind about the character (but not only positively, also negatively) but are we talking about a 0.1%?

that we're talking about it here is really insignificant, we've been talking for a couple of months about who the girl in the anal preview was by studying the lumber of every desk in the game.... let alone not talking about a character being reintroduced into the story (complete with a preview assuring us that it will happen as early as the next chapter...

I also think it's because of the delayed Episode 9. But canceling Interlude wouldn't change anything - DPC still had to tell Zoey backstory as a long Episode 9 opening. And we'd get the same 9-10 months of development . Episode 9 would be gigantic.

 

[jengo333]

The Pink Rose is especially great because of Lily and Nicole who are the best side girls

my lily-only playthru is ready for S3!!!!

 

[Geralt From Rivia]

Not here to change anyone's mind so it's not a argument on my part just a personal opinion as I said this is buckle down for good ending time. And adding another whole to pump seems like a not so good plan lol. I lucked out and got good ending first playthrough of acting lessons because honestly didn't like his first game was completely uninvested in even the main character. Best friend dying of cancer? big whoop didn't care about him couldn't die soon enough not that I'd care if he lived or died someone burnt to death oh noooos. So, what didn't care about her either.
I'm honestly flabbergasted the same person that could write that dumpster fire of a vn could make this masterpiece where I'm invested in every character even the side pieces such as Mona Riona Camille etc. Never met Madam but something tells me I'd be invested in her somehow as well. It's like night and day but I'm still on a ledge here waiting for the blindside that's not so blindside at the end of this work with drug dealers, sex traffickers', molesters, manipulators, and possible closet sociopaths (looking at Isabella) running around who knows what he has planned.

But there's this theme: Zoey haters and haters of the Interlude in general are too suspiciously loud in the thread. Some really try to get people to change their minds in an ultimatum tone.
I can easily explain why all these people are screaming into the void and they are not right. In terms of artistic writing, Interlude and Zoyey return are absolutely logical. Chekhov's gun in action.
As for Madame Rose . There is a 95% chance you won't like it. This is the question in which this thread has reached unity in hating her.

 

[felicemastronzo]

I also think it's because of the delayed Episode 9. But canceling Interlude wouldn't change anything - DPC still had to tell Zoey backstory as a long Episode 9 opening. And we'd get the same 9-10 months of development . Episode 9 would be gigantic.

in my opinion a dedicated flashback was more than enough, half of the interlude is a recap with some more nuance, until Zoey's departure I'd say it's pretty useless (the grandmother issue takes away from the character more than it adds to it), take away that part, take away the sex scenes and in my opinion a flashback is more than enough.

there have been flashbacks that by showing without telling gave much more information than the interlude.

the point about the delay is another for me: the interlude in itself has a weight, undeniable, but marginal compared to the various problems that DPC had to face, between launches on the platforms, the system of saves and COVID

and since he had to deal with all those problems he thought it was a good idea to give us this flashback full of steroids, I can't say if it was a good idea in that, probably useful with the patreons and their mechanism, DPC avoided the hysteria over milking probably.

 

[Darkwen]

When i say that Pink Rose is the most wholesome place, despite that Madame, i'm fucking serious

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No drama, no fights, no secrets, no shady businesses (weed doesn't count in my book). Just fun ladies working their asses off (literally) with lots of love to share Screw B&R, DIKs and HOTs, MC should move to Pink Rose and live happy forever with the girls and great homie Stanley.

Mc is the only girl that does bring drama

 

[Geralt From Rivia]

in my opinion a dedicated flashback was more than enough, half of the interlude is a recap with some more nuance, until Zoey's departure I'd say it's pretty useless (the grandmother issue takes away from the character more than it adds to it), take away that part, take away the sex scenes and in my opinion a flashback is more than enough.

there have been flashbacks that by showing without telling gave much more information than the interlude.

the point about the delay is another for me: the interlude in itself has a weight, undeniable, but marginal compared to the various problems that DPC had to face, between launches on the platforms, the system of saves and COVID

and since he had to deal with all those problems he thought it was a good idea to give us this flashback full of steroids, I can't say if it was a good idea in that, probably useful with the patreons and their mechanism, DPC avoided the hysteria over milking probably.

My opinion is that the Interlude could have been done better. In terms of script, I rate it 4/5, no more. The DPC could connect Zoey more strongly to San Diego characters, such as the sex scene between Zoey and the guy with orange hair. Then the drama with Emma would have been more significant. But then the snowflakes from the DPC Discord would start yelling: REEEEEEE! NTR!
But that would be cooler! Zoey would get attached to this orange guy and in the future this storyline could be used. The scene of the orange guy - Emma is generally meaningless. When Zoey turned down a threesome. (snowflakes howl from Discord again) I don't see any problem at all when girls who are not the main LI have sex on the side.
As a result, we can say that Interlude is a good backstory with the possibility of customizing Zoey personality. 4/5 could have been better.
I liked the opportunity to customize Zoey. Decide whether she is a DIK or a CHICK. It seems to me that DIK personality suits her more. Let's see how the difference in its behavior will be implemented depending on the player's choice.

 

[Journey95]

hey guys i want to play this game again but chad was gay ? if yes then i'll play later or cant play again idk and others know that ? i cant take both lesbians and gays its tiring to see them everywhere.

Its not forced at all in this game like in lots of shows and movies these days & they are not overrepresented. Definitely recommend playing this game

 

[Envy*]

I'm really looking forward to the future episodes of the Season 3, I feel like Zoey's return is going to create a monster mess!

 

[varage]

i think i have split personality: i like all 3 Quinn, Sage and Maya.

Nah just a man with taste.

 

[dalli_x]

It just occurred to me how Maya and the MC could get a tuition or scholarship. Maybe they get the ones that maybe Heather and Tommy have because when Heather is pregnant uandd both leave college they don't need them anymore.

 

[Arigon]

It's that time gang!!!!
10-12 chapter and we all go home from B&R!!!!!!
I for one am excited about DPC's fantasy porno flick!
Magical Dildos!
Horny Princesses
Big Dong Hero!
What is not to LOVE?!
Peace

 

[NebulousShooter]

It just occurred to me how Maya and the MC could get a tuition or scholarship. Maybe they get the ones that maybe Heather and Tommy have because when Heather is pregnant uandd both leave college they don't need them anymore.

Is Chad the only confirmed sports scholarship? Did he get it because of Sage?

 

[felicemastronzo]

My opinion is that the Interlude could have been done better. In terms of script, I rate it 4/5, no more. The DPC could connect Zoey more strongly to San Diego characters, such as the sex scene between Zoey and the guy with orange hair. Then the drama with Emma would have been more significant. But then the snowflakes from the DPC Discord would start yelling: REEEEEEE! NTR!
But that would be cooler! Zoey would get attached to this orange guy and in the future this storyline could be used. The scene of the orange guy - Emma is generally meaningless. When Zoey turned down a threesome. (snowflakes howl from Discord again) I don't see any problem at all when girls who are not the main LI have sex on the side.
As a result, we can say that Interlude is a good backstory with the possibility of customizing Zoey personality. 4/5 could have been better.
I liked the opportunity to customize Zoey. Decide whether she is a DIK or a CHICK. It seems to me that DIK personality suits her more. Let's see how the difference in its behavior will be implemented depending on the player's choice.

DPC does not care about antiNTR complaints, he cares about patreons' money and he is not going to risk a penny on the issue

but the problems of the interlude go a bit beyond the triangle that isn't there, which in the end is just an additional (tendentially pointless) reason for Zoey to leave San Diego (besides the fact that she has no more money of course, who knows why she doesn't have as many fans...)

would like to be an extended story, instead it proceeds in jumps not covering any issue satisfactorily

Zoey goes from wanting to let MC go in her new life (ghosting him) to wanting to be a part of it again by listening to the chatter of a group of uninformed people, who are clearly not sentimentally mature, in a way that is useful to the narrative, but very unnatural

it's all an ups and downs of emotions, at least for me, not very engaging and the Zoey who returns from San Diego is exactly the one who left, the evolution is really minimal, or do you think she now knows what she wants?

 

[Geralt From Rivia]

The developer himself admits that the interlude was a way for him to catch his breath and take a break from the game that he has been making for three years. He practically burned down on episode 8, a loved one died, it's hard to expect and demand something from him. Interlude is a sweet story, it has a lot of interesting play mechanics (like Zoey's diary), but Zoey is not interesting to anyone.
If he had made a similar Interlude about Riona or Quinn, he would not have been so condemned here

She is interested for me

 

[Arigon]

DPC does not care about antiNTR complaints, he cares about patreons' money and he is not going to risk a penny on the issue

but the problems of the interlude go a bit beyond the triangle that isn't there, which in the end is just an additional (tendentially pointless) reason for Zoey to leave San Diego (besides the fact that she has no more money of course, who knows why she doesn't have as many fans...)

would like to be an extended story, instead it proceeds in jumps not covering any issue satisfactorily

Zoey goes from wanting to let MC go in her new life (ghosting him) to wanting to be a part of it again by listening to the chatter of a group of uninformed people, who are clearly not sentimentally mature, in a way that is useful to the narrative, but very unnatural

it's all an ups and downs of emotions, at least for me, not very engaging and the Zoey who returns from San Diego is exactly the one who left, the evolution is really minimal, or do you think she now knows what she wants?

The Interlude is 100% needless drama and the reintroduction of the Smurf in the MC's life is needless and sorta a counterpoint to the goblin princess.
It was fluff filler.
Meh
Peace

 

[dalli_x]

Is Chad the only confirmed sports scholarship? Did he get it because of Sage?

I don't know if the Chad scholarship is an athletic scholarship, and it's not known if Sage got it for him. But it can be accepted. Stephen says to Chad to keep his scholarship for now and at that time, Chad was still Sage's boyfriend.

 

[Darkwen]

It just occurred to me how Maya and the MC could get a tuition or scholarship. Maybe they get the ones that maybe Heather and Tommy have because when Heather is pregnant uandd both leave college they don't need them anymore.

So MC should get Maya pregnant so she can get scholarship? i like it