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

[Better Cock Spock]

Yeah, as I'm Canadian bub says, you're transferring your personal experience to the experience of the game. You're suggesting that because you think a three-syllable word/four-syllable phrase is difficult, that a character in the game can't possibly know it. Is it because you think you're better than Quinn, so she can't possibly know something you don't?

And now we're upgrading the argument from "drug addicts and dealers" to "drug addicts and dealers who are not adults"? Quinn is not Jesse. Quinn is Quinn, you can't say she wouldn't use long words because this other character in an unrelated work doesn't. My example of BB was a generic one, showing you that there are plenty of examples of intellectual people in the drug world. It's not an example to say the character must match, because that's ridiculous.

Quinn has shown that she has brains. Same as the other example people have given, Lily, who is also involved in the drugs scene. You don't have an argument for Quinn not knowing a simple word that she clearly does know. It's not an "obvious mistake" by DPC at all, it's just a choice he made that you don't agree with.

Quinn: Wow MC, sex with you is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
MC: You fucking nerd.

 

[Macky009]

Your priorities are really clear, brother... Why should I spend with my family and/or friends when I have to play BaDIK and Acting lessons?
I have an important question: What will be the last scene you play in 2024?

Actually I had 4 weeks of vacation. During Dec 24 to Jan 1i'm staying with my folks. But still gonna bring my laptop so I had 1 week of interupted game play and 2 weeks of uninterrupted gameplay and 1 week of travel.

BTW.
Am gonna kill dpc if he release the game during my travel

Last scene am gonna do you have to ask of course it will be a Sage full playthrough.

 

[Crusader of Romance]

Since we are still months away from the release how about we play a little game?

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These are all my guesses, let's how much I get right in the update.

I'll give my thoughts too.


Sally's lewd: It feels too soon but there are hints to at least something happening.
Mona's return: I would really love this to be true but I sadly doubt it. But I think she will at some point.
Mett Jill's Johnathan: This looks very likely since it looks like we will find out about Lana's death. If not in person, at least in a flashback.
Nora gets pregnant: I doubt it. It doesn't feel likely to me.
Zoey lewd: I don't think so but I think we will get a chance to start something.
Sage threesome: Very likely. Not sure with whom, Camila is a possibility but we have seen so little between Sage and her.
Jill meets Neil: It would be weird if this didn't happen. It would be such a wasted opportunity. And the Thanksgiving visit would be perfect since it's not on actual Thanksgiving.
DIK's fight among themselves: This is a definite. Not only because of the synopsis but also the teaser showing the dildo falling of the helmet. It's such a strong symbolism of the glue holding them together failing. If it's because of paranoia after the hidden cam or that someone turns out to actually be a traitor is the question. I just hope that it's not them blaming the MC because that would be so stupid considering the camera seems to have been there before he moved in.
Madame Rose lewd: Sadly, it seems likely.
Jade leak fallout: I haven't gotten that far in that playthrough so I have a hard time commenting on this since I don't know what has happened with it. But if it happens, then yes.
Josy & Maya breakup: If not Episode 11, it will most likely be possible in Episode 12. I'm not sure it's destined to happen, like some other are, but I bet it can happen.
Blindfold game (Panty Party): This sounds very possible. But it will proberbly be optional for the MC if he's in a relationship.
Maya's contract issue: This one is hard to say. I kinda doubt it, actually. But either it will turn out getting the contract doesn't solve it or that that the contract isn't as important as they throught.
Josy's hobby: Maybe.
Heather lewd: I would say she will break up with Tommy but I doubt we will get a lewd, unless it's accidental like usual.
No Nicole lewd: I doubt it. Not 2 episodes in a row. They just started dating.
Lily date: Some kind of date does sound likely.
Jill makes a move on Bella: Could be. Maybe the mountain holiday will be a murder mystery?
Rio gets freed quickly: It sounds likely. Unless it's part of a bigger story. I can't see it going for too long since as long as she's missing, it's hard for the rest to do anything but worry. I can't see a version of the MC who's close to her accept it.
Josy & Maya meet Neil: It's possible but the way Maya worry, who knows. It's kinda weird that Josy hasn't met him yet.
Elena lewd: It's building up to it. If not in Episode 11, then most likely in Episode 12. Right now she's not very willing because of how close friends she has become with the MC, so it's hard to say definitely. I kinda agree with her despite how a part of me want it. I feel like she and the MC have a bromance.
No Bianca lewd: I agree, it feels too soon. Maybe if she's in a vulnerable state but it would take a lot for her to do that to Jill, unless Jill is OK with it.
Vixen lewd: Proberbly, in some way.
No Quinn lewd: Not sure why you think this. I see nothing pointing to this, the opposite in fact. He's been using her image a lot in development updates.

 

[Crusader of Romance]

sad, there is no way to check what comment was removed as part of our comment cleanup.

Often, it's whenever another game or developer is mentioned.

 

[Crusader of Romance]

I am no... rock scientist and my first language is not.... the american language and still I know and have used paradigm few times in my life.

I haven't used it but I have heard it many times and know what it means.

 

[NebulousShooter]

Last year's August predictors are this year's December predictors.

 

[Crusader of Romance]

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Last year's August predictors are this year's December predictors.

It was likely... until he started adding more scenes again.

 

[Macky009]

You know what here is the meaning of the word. Which is the title of episode 11. This description came from wiki

A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline. It is a concept in the philosophy of science that was introduced and brought into the common lexicon by the American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn. Even though Kuhn restricted the use of the term to the natural sciences, the concept of a paradigm shift has also been used in numerous non-scientific contexts to describe a profound change in a fundamental model or perception of events.

 

[Crusader of Romance]

You know what here is the meaning of the word. Which is the title of episode 11. This description came from wiki

A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline. It is a concept in the philosophy of science that was introduced and brought into the common lexicon by the American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn. Even though Kuhn restricted the use of the term to the natural sciences, the concept of a paradigm shift has also been used in numerous non-scientific contexts to describe a profound change in a fundamental model or perception of events.

Yeah, Kuhn was pissed over it. During the 1990's it became common in marketing.

 

[Lagunavii]

Well this seems lik

Since we are still months away from the release how about we play a little game?

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These are all my guesses, let's how much I get right in the update.

Well this seems like a fun game, let's go!


Sally's lewd: The way sally has been with the MC previously, no chance. Though the previews would suggest they are pushed together. The foundations are being laid for this to come soon I think
Mona's return: Absolutely no chance, I cant help but feel Mona was a tool used to push the story along. the tools been used and no longer needed. I could be wrong, who knows? But to me if it was to happen, that seems like a season 3 cliffhanger.
Meett Jill's Johnathan: Id say this is very likely to happen, esp with the MC already having visited her parents house. Jills story seems to be opening up at pace now. It feels right
Nora gets pregnant: I cant see any pregnacies my self till at least season 4. this would be so out of left field for me I will be shocked if it happens.
Zoey lewd: possible, Zoey seems to be playing a long game here. There may be some of date or similar. But I cant see it being anything other than a Handjob or BJ
Sage threesome: Given sages attitude last episode I think this is likely, as to the girl I couldn't say. Its going to be one of the HOTs though
Jill meets Neil: I don't think what we know about the episode lines up to enable this to happen, on some paths it does seem to indicate MC goes home, but on the Jill path it seems they go to the retreat? I think given that Jills family and MC family have ties of some sort. that meeting needs to be delayed for a little bit.
DIK's fight among themselves: Well this is a gimmee isn't it. do they ever not?
Madame Rose lewd: Well, he has to keep those Patrons happy some how
Jade leak fallout: I have a funny feeling this is what the phonecall Sage is having in the previews is about.
Josy & Maya breakup: Cant see this happening yet. I don't think its rocky enough, the foundations have been laid no doubt, but I'd say that comes episode 12
Blindfold game (Panty Party): Perfect opportunity for them cheat points, no reason why it cant happen.
Maya's contract issue: difficult this. we have to remember this is a canon event and therefore vital to the story, we either got the contact or didn't so the story needs to continue based on that. Its either not important at all, Mooting the point of not getting it or it is importantant meaning not getting it is a problem
Josy's hobby: Absolutely
Heather lewd: the foundations there, but I feel she needs to break up with Tommy first..
No Nicole lewd: If I get another madame Rose lewd and no Nicole Lewd, shit will hit the fan.thats just not fair
Lily date: Cant see it myself, doesn't seem to match the dynamics of there relationship. Who knows though.
Jill makes a move on Bella: This one will depend on the path I think, Jills path absolutely not, Bellas Path, maybe
Rio gets freed quickly: I don't think so, I think the Rio stuff wont get resolved until epsidoe 12, Id be glad to be wrong though
Josy & Maya meet Neil: I can see any of the main LI bar Bella and Jill meeting neil this time
Elena lewd: Not yet, that idea has only just been planted. there might be some teasing though
No Bianca lewd: Yup, Bianca wouldn't do that to Jill, not yet anyway. she needs to get closer to MC
Vixen lewd: I don't see why not.
No Quinn lewd: If the RIo issue isn't resolved and Quin turns to MC for support... cant see a lewd situation not happening. Heck even if it is resolved can see her going to MC for support and a lewd happening. we seem to be getting one per update so I cant see one not happening now

 

[Better Cock Spock]

Yeah, Kuhn was pissed over it. During the 1990's it became common in marketing.

Fluff corpo speak? No, intellectual discussion!

 

[Crusader of Romance]

Mona's return: Absolutely no chance, I cant help but feel Mona was a tool used to push the story along. the tools been used and no longer needed. I could be wrong, who knows? But to me if it was to happen, that seems like a season 3 cliffhanger.

Someone mentioned that Mona was originally planned to be a major side girl until plans changed so if that's the case, he might decide to reintroduce her, at some point. The game has set it up as a mystery with nobody being able to contact her, that makes it seem like it's not over.

 

[Better Cock Spock]

Someone mentioned that Mona was originally planned to be a major side girl until plans changed

Who said that?

 

[Crusader of Romance]

Who said that?

I wish I remembered. I'll try to find it.

 

[MiltonPowers]

Someone mentioned that Mona was originally planned to be a major side girl until plans changed so if that's the case, he might decide to reintroduce her, at some point. The game has set it up as a mystery with nobody being able to contact her, that makes it seem like it's not over.

I have never heard that.

 

[Chalk boss]

Quinn has shown that she has brains. Same as the other example people have given, Lily, who is also involved in the drugs scene. You don't have an argument for Quinn not knowing a simple word that she clearly does know. It's not an "obvious mistake" by DPC at all, it's just a choice he made that you don't agree with.

No. Quinn is a short-sighted, stupid idiot. The game tries to show her as a manipulative and calculating girl, but the fact is she's just a stupid, arrogant sadist. She's on the same level as Maya.
The game is full of examples of Quinn's failures. For example, for some reason she decided to sell drugs to Tybalt during a party at the preps mansion. Is that what a smart forward-thinking person does? She decided to expand the business for some reason, to which Riona correctly said she was an idiot.
The once cautious Quinn didn't see the tail behind her because she was already imagining fucking MC after getting punched in the face?
Quinn's entire history is one of failure and a series of mistakes. She clearly has a very high opinion of herself that she allows herself to humiliate others, but she is very stupid.

 

[Bazsa4]

Rio gets freed quickly: I don't think so

They wouldn't be having parties then

 

[Gunizz]

The people in Breaking Bad are adults. If you follow Jesse's lines, you'll notice he never uses complicated words. He talks like a drug addict, he has a lot of slang and swear words. Walter White, on the other hand, speaks in long sentences and has complex speech structures because he is more educated and intelligent than Jesse.
It's kind of weird that you're justifying an obvious mistake by DPС. The dialog in the game is poorly written. First of all, they are all frontal, there is no subtext in them. Secondly, the language in the game is very poor and functional, there are no interesting references to pop culture. Third, all the characters speak the same way. Josy's vocabulary is not fundamentally different from Maya's.
The script and especially the dialog is tricky. Aaron Sorkin used to lock himself in his house all day and write his famous action dialogs. Oscar Wilde could wake up in the morning put a comma in and delete that comma during the day.
He could throw away several pages of drafts because of the wrong word or phrase.

I understand some of your points. Except "paradigm shift" that's a really common phrase overused in marketing, meeting rooms and advertisment for 20 years. And even in case it was not the best choice, that's just one phrase, come on.

Regarding better writing, yes DPC lacks in some area, for example his eroticism is almost zero. But maybe you are pretending too much. He doesn't have time to properly pose all renderings, do you think he has to refine dialogues based on each character personality? He is not a professional writer.
If you analyse BaD that way, differently from any other AVN, you have a wrong approach, you'll find holes, illogicality and errors everywhere. You have to be more flexible in your approach.

 

[felicemastronzo]

They wouldn't be having parties then

They might always think that Riona is home for the vacations. The only one who knows that she has been kidnapped is Quinn, who is the last one who wants it known.

I believe that Riona will reappear right away, but the party is not the reason.

 

[TonyMurray]

No. Quinn is a short-sighted, stupid idiot. The game tries to show her as a manipulative and calculating girl, but the fact is she's just a stupid, arrogant sadist. She's on the same level as Maya.
The game is full of examples of Quinn's failures. For example, for some reason she decided to sell drugs to Tybalt during a party at the preps mansion. Is that what a smart forward-thinking person does? She decided to expand the business for some reason, to which Riona correctly said she was an idiot.
The once cautious Quinn didn't see the tail behind her because she was already imagining fucking MC after getting punched in the face?
Quinn's entire history is one of failure and a series of mistakes. She clearly has a very high opinion of herself that she allows herself to humiliate others, but she is very stupid.

You don't have to be stupid to make stupid choices...

You've rightly given up on the silly idea that Quinn can't use the term "paradigm shift", because there's no argument to support you, so I'll just leave it at that.