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

[Sexydoctor]

Question: I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but does DPC mention what state the game takes place in? We know that Zoey dropped out of high school to go to San Diego, and in Ep6 when Tommy gives you a fake ID, it shows the photo of Tremolo in the state of Texas. Is that where the game actually takes place or is it in another state?

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

Question: I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but does DPC mention what state the game takes place in? We know that Zoey dropped out of high school to go to San Diego, and in Ep6 when Tommy gives you a fake ID, it shows the photo of Tremolo in the state of Texas. Is that where the game actually takes place or is it in another state?

I'm just going to answer satirically, so don't take this as fact (because I don't know for certain). But considering the amount of sneaking around and covert shit going on, I'm going to wager Langley, Virginia.

 

[Kpyna]

Just read through what DPC wrote a few days ago. Do you see what DPC is up to?

"Yes, you are correct about how branching works. I view it as looking at a tree and Episode 1 is at the bottom of the tree. As you move up along the tree, you see branches, and when you've reached the top of the crown, you're at the end of the game.
The further into the game we get, the longer it takes to account for all branches and choices, and that's indeed the main reason the episodes are this big by now. I must be mindful of how choices affect the story and where to restrict player choice/freedom, but I also had the vision of making a game where choices truly matter."

He said choices, not the mini-games outcomes. Winning or losing the mini-game is not a choice. It's definitely a material for some cosmetic differences throughout the playthrough - more or less (tennis - less, mansion restoration - more). But it would be ridiculous if this somehow affects the plot and the canon story. For example, with mansion mini-game and outcome, DPC would have to create a major branching for EVERY current one. But we already seen very minor effect of this mini-game outcome in EP10.

What do we learn on the first pages of the game in EP1? So that the MC tells us his story. The only question is, what does his story include? We play that out to a certain extent through our decisions.

You write so that the mini-game doesn't influence the background story and the story, but you actually provide proof that the mini-game has changed something in the story. Your words "Jill is only impressed if you win. And she reassures you if you lose.".

DPC can't technically branch the plot and story core for such minor stuff and moments. It would result in multiplying everything else by such particular sub-branches count. It's impossible and not needed as well. LI branches and different permutations between them as well as some of the major/minor choices - yes, that's what you will probably get and will be able to mix and should get a particular result in the end. Game LI branches and their interference is already quite complicated, why you think he will multiply it all with something insignificant like mini-games outcomes?

Don't start with code.

Why? All branching and outcomes as well as future potential endings - all based on variables. It's how games and other similar software works. You can only check what game remembers and what not. But you can't tell what is significant and may turn the story in one or another way or just have some major consequences, or it will be used just for cosmetics and so on (like changing a couple of lines in dialogue here and there or/and a couple of renders).

Both tennis matches (in EP4 & EP7) outcomes are recorded (win/lose) and transferred into Season 3:

ep4_wonTennis
ep7_wonTennis

But it doesn't mean that it may become a serious point and could turn the story in 180 degree at some moment. Most probably it will be used as dialogue/render changer in some future episodes, where MC would play tennis again (or maybe talk about it with somebody - girls, their parents, his friends, whoever else). Nothing more here. Same goes for fights. But here you can choice to fight or not to fight (not always, but in half of situations) and fights have 2 outcomes - you win or you lose. This is also recorded in different variables.

Just don't separate all this, your theories, etc from game engine, programming language and other limitations and so on.

Neil asks his son if he remembers, giving his son's age as a prefix. However, the MC remembers that he was almost 15. The only question I have is whether Neil remembers correctly or the MC.

In EP1 MC mentioned that his father doesn't have a very good memory. So in this example - MC remember when it happened while his dad is not.

 

[redbone89]

which girl is getting kicked off the bed to make way for you?

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erveybody so i can have some alone time with...

 

[funkymonkeyjedi]

erveybody so i can have some alone time with... View attachment 4121822

The depth of that hole you dug into it, isn't very flattering.
If I were you, I'd rethink that joke.

 

[Znar26]

What foreshadowing?

Look how happy Mel is; which to be fair we haven't spent much time learning about her. She is leaning on Maya. It just seems to give me the vibe that the M&J path could involve a Mel scene in the future.

 

[Znar26]

OK, Lily's last special render wasn't the best.
It's sad.
Especially for Lily's fans.
Can we be indifferent to their suffering?
No, we can't.
Something had to be done.
And it's done.
Because the Divine Quinn Church always cares.
Although some people don't appreciate it.

Spoiler: Fixed special render: Lily

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Brother Karamba will now lead us in prayer; followed by a hymn, while Bella plays my organ.

 

[LizaS]

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I've mostly been working on art this week, but I also wrote and coded a section of the episode that needed some extra treatment.

I've worked through all the dialogue I wrote recently for Sage's branch and created all the art needed for it. However, all of her content isn't completely done yet.

I am working on art for a special branched part of the episode. I estimate I need 300+ renders to create the scenes associated with this special part. The environment is designed, the characters are set up, and I have begun posing it. I will be able to pose renders at a good rate next week.

I currently have 250 static renders in the render queue, and I hope to get a couple of good previews out of them.

Furthermore, I plan to start working on a lewd scene soon, but since the animation queue is still big, I'd rather keep the momentum up by working on static renders for a bit longer.

Have a nice weekend

Dr PinkCake

 

[Znar26]

no!!!
GOD!!
NNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Alternate-world Better Cock Spock had to use the analizer on Lt. real world Josy to find the truth about February.

 

[Znar26]

Not even close... Being optimistic, the game will be finished in 5-6 years

Only 5-6 years?

 

[El_Magnifico]

Only 5-6 years?

Being optimistic he said.

 

[El_Magnifico]

I currently have 250 static renders in the render queue, and I hope to get a couple of good $20-40 previews out of them.

 

[Mordreut]

Here's the most uptodate one

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Thanks

 

[Znar26]

It doesn't help that people personally insult him or say something's wrong with him without a hint of irony

I'm sure he's perfectly safe. In Texas
But yeah I hope he's just lurking.

Goodness, you are aware are you not that we can summon him via a séance?

 

[Znar26]

Well, I'd say a sure hint would be at the thanksgiving party to tell Jacob you're cool with him hitting on her.
Although, that might turn her into a a stalking psychopath. With DPC, you can't really tell in advance.

Zoey as the Nurse in Acting Lessons?

 

[Znar26]

Well that took a few coffees to wade through those pages this morning.

I didn't see anyone mention, she's just gosh darn cute. That's wife material right there. And I'm gonna slap a ring on it as soon as I can.

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Artwork....
Sage the perfect wife...
1960s artwork setting and style. Perfect home and her dressed as the perfect wife in a perfect wife dress.

Blowing MC and all his buddies during football half-time in front of the TV.

"Honey, is it half-time yet?"

 

[Mordreut]

I'm just going to answer satirically, so don't take this as fact (because I don't know for certain). But considering the amount of sneaking around and covert shit going on, I'm going to wager Langley, Virginia.

Sure, why not? Being the AAAs the elite unit, known by his tactics, intelligence and subtlety, and Arieth the director

 

[Znar26]

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Try not to gaze at Sarah for too long and tell me: What the fuck is going on with the clouds

It's like the "ceiling and wall" of the sky are meeting.

Good grief Spock. Use your tricorder, set for STD.

 

[Mordreut]

Zoey as the Nurse in Acting Lessons?

Crazy Zoey burning the DIK mansion during the graduation party with all Tremolo's LI, so he only can save one of them

It brought memories of the past:

 

[Znar26]

Brother no offense, but that's a Dalli level strech theory lol

The only girl who I could see having a lewd scene with the MC + J/M is Sage and maybe Lily.

Both were mentioned as attractive to J/M and have been fairly close in the last episodes.

Jill as well, but no way in hell we see her in a foursome.

Are you sure???

__________

I've mostly been working on art this week, but I also wrote and coded a section of the episode that needed some extra treatment.

I am currently working on scenes that include a four-some with Jill and another that includes a J/M and Mel. KaiserST, while producing great analysis in most situations is wrong in this matter.

I am working on art for a special branched part of the episode. I estimate I need 300+ renders to create the scenes associated with this special part. The environment is designed, the characters are set up, and I have begun posing it. I will be able to pose renders at a good rate next week.

I currently have 250 static renders in the render queue, and I hope to get a couple of good previews out of them.

Furthermore, I plan to start working on a lewd scene soon, but since the animation queue is still big, I'd rather keep the momentum up by working on static renders for a bit longer.

Have a nice weekend

Dr PinkCake