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

[Dr. Psychedelic]

(so sad LaS is abandoned)

It is still one of my All-time Favourite VN
It makes me sad to see it abandoned

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

The Dev himself said that in his Patreon Posts
but it's shortened to like 12-14 Episodes now

If it's shortened to that I feel so much better about wanting to finish the game. So that means we're about 1/2 way there instead of 1/3.

Makes me feel better I guess I missed that. I never would've left the last time if I knew that. Possible 3.5-4 years maybe shortened to 2 more?

I can deal with that.

 

[Lostanddamned]

If it's shortened to that I feel so much better about wanting to finish the game. So that means we're about 1/2 way there instead of 1/3.

Makes me feel better I guess I missed that. I never would've left the last time if I knew that. Possible 3.5-4 years maybe shortened to 2 more?

I can deal with that.

Problem is, he's already developing it for what - 3 years already? With 2 episodes per year, this is still 2 and a half years away (at least) from being completed. 5.5 years is insanely long time to produce a game and it's incredibly difficult to keep your audience interested. The production time may be even longer if he goes for bigger and bigger updates each time and sadly we may even get to the point where we get 1 update a year.

What terrifies me the most is if comes a point from the bigger and bigger updates, that DPC loses his motivation or gets a writer's block and needs time off. Then, we may never see this masterpiece being completed.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

What I wish this game had was some sort of chapter bookmark system in it, like a gallery, where you can go back and watch your favorite scenes, not just the lewd stuff. There's some great scenes in this game with the dialogue that I'm sure people would watch again.

I know it might be a crap idea, but going back to watch the Pink Rose boob test thing or some stuff pertaining to the DIKs and the HOTs or whatever. Just got thinking about this. I'm sure I'm going to get railroaded for it as I nearly do with everything here.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Problem is, he's already developing it for what - 3 years already? With 2 episodes per year, this is still 2 and a half years away (at least) from being completed. 5.5 years is insanely long time to produce a game and it's incredibly difficult to keep your audience interested. The production time may be even longer if he goes for bigger and bigger updates each time and sadly we may even get to the point where we get 1 update a year.

What terrifies me the most is if comes a point from the bigger and bigger updates, that DPC loses his motivation or gets a writer's block and needs time off. Then, we may never see this masterpiece being completed.

Exactly. Most people here know my age bracket, and also know I don't want to hit a certain age waiting for this game to finish, which is why I have issue with continuing it. I tried AOA, mainly for Ash, who was my Jill replacement. Didn't like it. Came back here to try and tough it out.

With my top 2 favorite games dropping updates around the same time very soon, at least that will help. But the long slog waiting for this to finish is not going to be easy. Especially if like you said, he needs time off from burn out or lack of motivation, writer's block, etc.

 

[Kellermann]

but it's shortened to like 12-14 Episodes now

Holy shit, that's news to me! Good news actually because 12-14 makes much more sense given the speed of this game's storyline. I never understood how DPC could make this story work as a 20 episode epic saga.

 

[bigdick289]

What I wish this game had was some sort of chapter bookmark system in it, like a gallery, where you can go back and watch your favorite scenes, not just the lewd stuff. There's some great scenes in this game with the dialogue that I'm sure people would watch again.

I know it might be a crap idea, but going back to watch the Pink Rose boob test thing or some stuff pertaining to the DIKs and the HOTs or whatever. Just got thinking about this. I'm sure I'm going to get railroaded for it as I nearly do with everything here.

I like your Idea! All the moments just doing goofy stuff with the DIKs (or Derek) is one of the reasons I appreciate the game so much!

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Holy shit, that's news to me! Good news actually because 12-14 makes much more sense given the speed of this game's storyline. I never understood how DPC could make this story work as a 20 episode epic saga.

It'd be dragging at some point by Ep. 12 or so if he was going for 20. Now it seems much more realistic and doable. I want to see at least some stuff in this game post-college and not just "here is what happened" scenes like Sisterly Lust did or what AL did with the Megan/Melissa wedding.

I want a little meat on the post-college story. Even if it's for a half episode or something.

 

[ExDeath730]

Problem is, he's already developing it for what - 3 years already? With 2 episodes per year, this is still 2 and a half years away (at least) from being completed. 5.5 years is insanely long time to produce a game and it's incredibly difficult to keep your audience interested. The production time may be even longer if he goes for bigger and bigger updates each time and sadly we may even get to the point where we get 1 update a year.

What terrifies me the most is if comes a point from the bigger and bigger updates, that DPC loses his motivation or gets a writer's block and needs time off. Then, we may never see this masterpiece being completed.

You read my mind sometimes. DPC seems to have an amazing work ethic, but let's be real here, writer's block can get to anyone. I'm a lawyer and even i have it sometimes when writing a petition or a paper to publish, it's a lot worse for someone that is using his imagination.

I just want him to not stretch this game more than possible, and with 16-20 episodes, i'm worried something happens and derails this project. I don't care really about Milfy City, but the fans of that game, and the patreons deserve better, i don't want to see history repeating here.

What I wish this game had was some sort of chapter bookmark system in it, like a gallery, where you can go back and watch your favorite scenes, not just the lewd stuff. There's some great scenes in this game with the dialogue that I'm sure people would watch again.

I know it might be a crap idea, but going back to watch the Pink Rose boob test thing or some stuff pertaining to the DIKs and the HOTs or whatever. Just got thinking about this. I'm sure I'm going to get railroaded for it as I nearly do with everything here.

That.. Is an amazing idea. It would help a lot to relive some moments, because this game have som really hot ones, some really funny ones. That would be a great feature to add to the game.

 

[bigdick289]

Talking about Time between updates and updates' sizes.
Do you think it should have been "Day by Day" update pattern, like WVN (or whatever it's called) and Fetish Locator? It would provide smaller updates, but it would be on a more regular basis, keeping players interest.

 

[Kellermann]

It'd be dragging at some point by Ep. 12 or so if he was going for 20. Now it seems much more realistic and doable. I want to see at least some stuff in this game post-college and not just "here is what happened" scenes like Sisterly Lust did or what AL did with the Megan/Melissa wedding.

I want a little meat on the post-college story. Even if it's for a half episode or something.

Three total seasons (4 episodes each) sounds about right to me. I'm even more excited now than I was before because I have finish line hype. Yes, I'll be sad when it ends, but I'm also eager to see what DPC has up his sleeve for his next game!

I'm a lawyer

Sweet! We've got our thread lawyer now too! The positions are quickly being filled

 

[ExDeath730]

Talking about Time between updates and updates' sizes.
Do you think it should have been "Day by Day" update pattern, like WVN (or whatever it's called) and Fetish Locator? It would provide smaller updates, but it would be on a more regular basis, keeping players interest.

No, no... My problem with this game is that it needs some time skips in my opinion. A day to day approach would kill momentum even more, and i don't think it fits what DPC is going for. He seems to love his crazy cliffhangers, and without a sizeable update, these moments aren't as impactful.

 

[Casmyr]

What I wish this game had was some sort of chapter bookmark system in it, like a gallery, where you can go back and watch your favorite scenes, not just the lewd stuff. There's some great scenes in this game with the dialogue that I'm sure people would watch again.

I know it might be a crap idea, but going back to watch the Pink Rose boob test thing or some stuff pertaining to the DIKs and the HOTs or whatever. Just got thinking about this. I'm sure I'm going to get railroaded for it as I nearly do with everything here.

I do this but with save files. I'll name the save file something like Derrick /MC bonding moment and etc
Or just press s to save screenshots.

 

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[felicemastronzo]

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I think she will make an appearance, but that she is finished as a character.

 

[bigdick289]

No, no... My problem with this game is that it needs some time skips in my opinion. A day to day approach would kill momentum even more, and i don't think it fits what DPC is going for. He seems to love his crazy cliffhangers, and without a sizeable update, these moments aren't as impactful.

That's some good point! I just want to point out the "Day to Day" thing isn't my personal opinion, it was just part of the question.

Nonetheless, your reasoning is interesting!

 

[crabsinthekitchen]

No, no... My problem with this game is that it needs some time skips in my opinion. A day to day approach would kill momentum even more, and i don't think it fits what DPC is going for. He seems to love his crazy cliffhangers, and without a sizeable update, these moments aren't as impactful.

So far there were no good places for a time skip. Maybe now that Hell Week and Scavenger Hunt are over things will slow down a little to a point where a few days with nothing happening would make sense

 

[Holy Bacchus]

The Dev himself said that in his Patreon Posts
but it's shortened to like 12-14 Episodes now
There will more content with Envy, Jade and Camila for sure

He's also said that it likely wouldn't be "less than 4 seasons" and has also floated the possibility of it being 20 episodes. I think he also answered a question on that in this year's Q&A but didn't give a firm answer on the number of episodes, so I don't think we can say for sure how long the game will be.

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I don't think so. She's probably served her purpose in the story.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

No, no... My problem with this game is that it needs some time skips in my opinion. A day to day approach would kill momentum even more, and i don't think it fits what DPC is going for. He seems to love his crazy cliffhangers, and without a sizeable update, these moments aren't as impactful.

Yeah I want something that pushes time during off-semester or ahead to grad day or anything that's just not a slog through every stuff. Like life with Bella away from the college after it's all over. Or spending time with Jill (or Sage, Maya/and or Josy or whoever your LI is) during between breaks months down the line. Just, something that pushes time ahead for a reasonable amount to where we have some story and more secure relationships when it's time to return to B&R.

And yes when it's over I'd like to see possible wedding stuff with the MC and his LI whether it be Jill, Bella, Sage, Maya, Josy, whoever. Maybe get an idea of how Derek did after B&R. That sort of stuff.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

I do this but with save files. I'll name the save file something like Derrick /MC bonding moment and etc
Or just press s to save screenshots.

Only time that I do the screenshot thing is for pictures for my VN Girls screensaver. I think, with most of my games, I have over 2000 screenies. I'd have to check the amount.

But yeah screenies work for the capture the moment times for sure.

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