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

[Better Cock Spock]

I have to admit you and Just Jericho have me considering grabbing URM and giving it a run but after watching one of the folks on this thread struggle all day trying to map variable names to desired functionality it causes me hesitation. I'm a professional coder so I'm sure I can get it to work but I already spend all day chasing badly or generically named variables and debugging 2000 line sql stored procedures so I hesitate to take on more work. I guess that's why I like Scrappy mod because it's right in the UI, point and click with no fuss.

If stupid people like me and Milton can figure it out, you should be good

 

[d2dacameron]

I have to admit you and Just Jericho have me considering grabbing URM and giving it a run but after watching one of the folks on this thread struggle all day trying to map variable names to desired functionality it causes me hesitation. I'm a professional coder so I'm sure I can get it to work but I already spend all day chasing badly or generically named variables and debugging 2000 line sql stored procedures so I hesitate to take on more work. I guess that's why I like Scrappy mod because it's right in the UI, point and click with no fuss.

I find it kind of annoying to use most of the time but that's probably because i'm not using it correctly

 

[NadaMucho]

If stupid people like me and Milton can figure it out, you should be good

Laugh right. If y'all stupid then I'm about as sharp as a sack full of hammers.

 

[mike12013]

I don't know enough about Ren'Py functionality to have the answer, just a guess that the game will throw up errors for that too.

Yeah i'm not particularly knowledgeable with Renpy either. I'll find it one day, i don't even want to know for any particular reason, just curious lmao

I have to admit you and Just Jericho have me considering grabbing URM and giving it a run but after watching one of the folks on this thread struggle all day trying to map variable names to desired functionality it causes me hesitation. I'm a professional coder so I'm sure I can get it to work but I already spend all day chasing badly or generically named variables and debugging 2000 line sql stored procedures so I hesitate to take on more work. I guess that's why I like Scrappy mod because it's right in the UI, point and click with no fuss.

Completely fair. I install URM on every single Renpy game I play lmao. I personally don't change a lot of variables, I think the only ones I do are to unlock scenes I don't care for (like madame rose or Jade/Cathy etc), but my runs are specifically designed for the outcome so i have no desire to.

One benefit of URM, if there's a variation scene you can view it, so for example post-halloween party, if you're on Sage's path, you have the option to view the extra render of Josy being sad if you're not on her path (and heartless), then view the conversation about breaking up with the Throuple.

URM is a stupidly powerful bit of kit, even if you were to keep using Scrappy's mod, i'd install URM. FWIW, BaDik's variable names are actually some of the clearer ones i've seen. I played on VN the other day where the variables were called like a3618b2 and i'm just sat there like what the fuck does that mean

 

[Macky009]

It was just rolling, yes, not always with name.

Yes, sometimes the name of character does not show to a variable. Try typing the this two Lily and roll, you will find what you might looking for.

 

[NadaMucho]

I played on VN the other day where the variables were called like a3618b2 and i'm just sat there like what the fuck does that mean

I would find that unmanageable even as the developer. All of our variables are like scope_datatypeDescription. g_strSQLInstancenameConnection (for a global string) or m_blnProcessEventHandlers (for module boolean ) or whatever. Plus we have a variable index as a part of the system doc. I can't imagine I'd do it any different for a personal project.

One thing I constantly forget is for some of these titles the developer IS the coder, the database guy, the renderer, the writer, the animator and the story teller. It's quite difficult to be good at any one of those things let alone all of them. Some of these ren'py devs really blow me away with what they are able to produce. This title is right at the top... subjectively

 

[grey_shadow]

My big issue with Scrappy mod, based on what I've heard about it, rather than personal experience, so it's possible I've been misled somehow, is that it sounds like it changes the game's paths without telling you - letting you do things like get two normally incompatible lewd scenes on the same run, or otherwise achieve things that aren't in the unmodded game, but aren't flagged as changes.

 

[mike12013]

. This title is right at the top... subjectively

For me, BaDik is an example of "jack of all trades, master of none"

There are games with better stories, better graphics, better H-scenes, better audio, better pathing and so on, but BaDik just does it all to a really high level, it feels complete

 

[MiltonPowers]

My big issue with Scrappy mod, based on what I've heard about it, rather than personal experience, so it's possible I've been misled somehow, is that it sounds like it changes the game's paths without telling you - letting you do things like get two normally incompatible lewd scenes on the same run, or otherwise achieve things that aren't in the unmodded game, but aren't flagged as changes.

I don't use it either, but I believe it only does that if the user chooses to do that. I know a number of people that use it responsibly and don't have those problems. I think some people try to see everything and blame the mod when it goes to shit.

 

[mike12013]

My big issue with Scrappy mod, based on what I've heard about it, rather than personal experience, so it's possible I've been misled somehow, is that it sounds like it changes the game's paths without telling you - letting you do things like get two normally incompatible lewd scenes on the same run, or otherwise achieve things that aren't in the unmodded game, but aren't flagged as changes.

If the mod offers the option "MOD: XYZ" then yeah that will likely break something down the line. If you avoid that it shouldn't break anything.

The safe option is just save before making the choice and decide which one you like more.

 

[d2dacameron]

For me, BaDik is an example of "jack of all trades, master of none"

There are games with better stories, better graphics, better H-scenes, better audio, better pathing and so on, but BaDik just does it all to a really high level, it feels complete

You're right there, I've never been a fan of the sex scene interface where you keep picking positions over and over.

I'd prefer if the H-scenes were more choreographed with better dialogue.

 

[mike12013]

You're right there, I've never been a fan of the sex scene interface where you keep picking positions over and over.

I'd prefer if the H-scenes were more choreographed with better dialogue.

I think some of the H-scenes are done really well, Maya's solo scenes (Episodes 6,8,10 I believe) are great, Sage's threesomes are really good, Bella's in Ep8 is really good, and Jill's is unique. Lily/Nicole threesome is great too. Most are generally fine, with a couple that are a bit meh (Like Quinn's car one)

Daz H-scenes don't do a lot for me in general tbh. I find it a lot easier to get into HS H-scenes

 

[Better Cock Spock]

Is there a reason DPC continually has one girl (usually Maya or Josy) sort of hidden away in the special render group shots?
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2022 is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but Maya is covered in a picture where the point is showing off your boobies (and showing off they are, especially a certain librarian )

Call it a coincidence of posing, but it’s certainly a pattern. There's nothing else to talk about anyway

 

[UncleFappy]

Is there a reason DPC continually has one girl (usually Maya or Josy) sort of hidden away in the special render group shots?
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2022 is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but Maya is covered in a picture where the point is showing off your boobies (and showing off they are, especially a certain librarian )

Call it a coincidence of posing, but it’s certainly a pattern. There's nothing else to talk about anyway

Probably just a necessity from not wanting to zoom out too much when having a lot of people on screen

...the follow up to the panty party has to be a bunny girl party.

 

[MiltonPowers]

Is there a reason DPC continually has one girl (usually Maya or Josy) sort of hidden away in the special render group shots?
2020
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2022
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2024
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2022 is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but Maya is covered in a picture where the point is showing off your boobies (and showing off they are, especially a certain librarian )

Call it a coincidence of posing, but it’s certainly a pattern. There's nothing else to talk about anyway

 

[Better Cock Spock]

Probably just a necessity from not wanting to zoom out too much when having a lot of people on screen

...the follow up to the panty party has to be a bunny girl party.

A Legally Distinct Playdude™ bunny party

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Clearly, DPC is not a fan of the throuple, as thoroughly evidenced by Episode 11

 

[MiltonPowers]

A Legally Distinct Playdude™ bunny party

Clearly, DPC is not a fan of the throuple, as thoroughly evidenced by Episode 11

It will be funny if the throuple is broken by canon and he stops putting those 2 in the back of previews.

 

[Better Cock Spock]

It will be funny if the throuple is broken by canon and he stops putting those 2 in the back of renders.

Oh no, my precious Jillybelly takes their place?

 

[NadaMucho]

Is there a reason DPC continually has one girl (usually Maya or Josy) sort of hidden away in the special render group shots?

Marketing. In the casino you put the loose, big jackpot machines out front. In an AVN render you put the big tits out front. Just a guess

 

[FalconLover420]

Is there a reason DPC continually has one girl (usually Maya or Josy) sort of hidden away in the special render group shots?
2020
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2022
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2024
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2025
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2022 is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but Maya is covered in a picture where the point is showing off your boobies (and showing off they are, especially a certain librarian )

Call it a coincidence of posing, but it’s certainly a pattern. There's nothing else to talk about anyway

The first group render looks pretty damn nice!

*Puts on tinfoil hat*

Coincidence about the upcoming scenes, we got the beach (Spring break, we got easter) and then typical swimming pool meaning more action at the pool

*takes off tinfoil hat*