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My question is: Could you have your way with only (I mean really only) one girl (like Jill, for example), at least at some point? Is it really possible/successfull or is it something planned?
Pretty sure that's the whole point. Go after all of them and get none in the end or pick 1 if you want a happy endingMy question is: Could you have your way with only (I mean really only) one girl (like Jill, for example), at least at some point? Is it really possible/successfull or is it something planned?
Pretty much my read on it all as well in general, though a lot of DIK choices are less "asshole" and more of a "twit" level.I think most of these people's problems with the CHICK choices are simply comes from the name for it aka CHICK. they probably feel less masculine about themself or something
. I see it more of as either you are Nice, more calm guy, or an impulsive asshole, most of the time.
Definitely something that I also hold in high regard in terms of DPC's characterization skills. Dude really knows how to bring characters to life (unless they are given matches, anyway).Ultimately part of what makes this game stand out so much is how well DPC nails dialogue and character interaction. Be too brash and some people will be put off by it, BUT the confidence and boisterous nature will also make more people take notice of you and be drawn to you and vice versa. Be too reserved and people will hardly ever notice you or even care about you beyond an acquaintance, BUT the people who did get to know you will come to love you on a deeper level. Which is better just depends on where you are in life.
I do believe DPC set up a decent enough system to allow somebody like Sage to require generally "neutral" path.If you were serious about developing the relationship with Sage you're obviously going to have to do more than Dik stuff, contrary to the binary offered by the Chick/Dik system so far she's not just some nypho who's on the rebound. She probably has feelings and emotions, and a desire to emotionally connect with someone. I bet she wants to cuddle too. On the other side I don't think Jill is just going to continue through the game as some untouched virgin who's just got tons of pent up sexual desire. She's probably gonna want to have insane debauched sex, at least a little bit, and some investment in the Dik side of the alignment is gonna be necessary. You can already see this playing out with Bella. With Maya and Josie I think Dik points will be necessary if you want to break them up and have one yourself.
Or she'll bring out the matches...All of this applies even to Quinn as I figure she will be bumped up to Main Girl status sooner or later. At some point she's probably gonna break down once she realizes she's in way too deep. She's probably gonna cry, and if you played the game with only Dik points she's probably not gonna turn to the guy who treats her like a piece of meat.
Really should, imo.Though it should be said that a pure Dik/Chick playthrough might have its own rewards.
DPC could simply start using conditions that require "less than maximum DIK/CHICK" for some LIs. TBH, don't see why current implementation couldn't be used for ultimately exclusive Chick/neutral/DIK playthroughs - especially if he puts in the effort to branch those further (say, more DIK-ish "neutral" Sage path involving other HOTs or whatnot).The alignment system is kinda constrained though. It's already set up in such a way that you're locked into a Dik/Chick role five episodes into a game that supposedly will consist of 15 or 20 episodes. Either the major Dik/Chick decisions have to be greatly reduced or reworked, or the alignment scale will have to greatly expanded so it can continue to be relevant late into the game.
Isn't that what a "DIK path" would imply in the first place?Do you seriously think "DIK path" is just choose a DIK choice everytime you face a choice?
M&J content is available with neutral path, which, IIRC, does not gate you away from DIK content, either. Hence my comment on "neutral" path being, at least for now, the best choice in terms of keeping options open while experiencing majority of the lewd content.On DIK path, other than getting Jill's shower scene and MJ content, you can get everything already. So?
Troy obviously had something major going against him. It does not excuse his behavior toward MC, but even before that scene you can see him mellowing out on it if you're not a prick back (the guitar scene). Whether or not it may result, in the long run, with something beneficial for the MC, giving Troy a chance to get to that point is, for my personal preferences, worth tolerating some insecure lashing out."Hitting Troy for something he clearly had no control over", like his attitude towards MC from first moment? Acting like a total asshole, not even saying sorry about what happened, letting probably the most valuable thing to MC get stolen? Not even notifying someone over this? It could clearly put Chad and the other Jocks broke in the dorm?
Somebody who's in an already shitty place, who already was physically assaulted, pushed you. Oh noes, start swinging.Then he decides to get physical with MClet me remind you if you forgot it, TROY PUSHES MC FIRST in that situation. If you wanna get pushed around when you are absolutely right in an argument, go ahead and do that.
Yeah, well, medium limitations and high emotions all around. I'd prefer to get a more fitting response for a "chick" choice there, but if DPC wanted to cater to that, most of the game would require twice the content.All this happens, then MC storms out and yells "TIHS IS NTO OEVR TROY"
The fuck are you on about? You think it's a mature, much less societally-approved, thing to go around swinging at everyone who you can hurt just because they don't like you, or something?Starting a brawl against the Alphas, clearly they have no problems with MC yeah. My bad, didn't realize it. MC should've just said "sorry boys, my mistake, shouldn't have said anything in Sage situation. It's my fault you guys gave me a wedgie, not gonna happen again"
Why not start fighting with everyone that says something bad about somebody, while at it.So whenever someone says something about Maya other than "OH MAYA YOU ARE PERFECT" MC can actually go "You better watch your mouth", even when she's basically not a close friend yet.
MC is also a very "beautiful snowflake" who blows up with "muh feelings" at a very emotionally complex situation with M&J, despite potentially screwing everybody around that he can (even on Chick path), so let's not pretend like there aren't "derp" moments in BaDIK.Not being able to take a joke, white knighting a certain girl through out the game. Jesus christ MC tries to defend Maya against Derek, because he called her "total cockblock" before even knowing how close they are![]()
You can be nice and supportive to people, even attractive females potentially interested in you, without expecting anything in return. That's far, far from "simping," but at this point I doubt you'll bother acknowledging the distinction.But it's not simping, yeah right
You couldn't be more wrong, but not like it matters.Whatever, no need to drag this on. Seems you are comfortable with running away when people pushes you.
I used to be the proverbial stick kid. Combined with my... uh... shining personality... it led to plenty of bullying attempts (and by that, I mean shit like getting punched and kicked with full force plenty of times).And like you said, it doesn't work for anyone. It may even get worse. In highschool, I saw too many people getting bullied without daring to fight back or doing anything about it. I saw my own little brother getting bullied. So don't take it personally but I highly disagree with your attitude and your way of thinking. I fought back, my brother too and my father before me did the same. It isn't about physical violence or a misplaced sense of virility. Everyone can be bullied but you don't have to lock yourself in the role of victim. The bullieds have to learn they can't always get away with their shit. So fight back, tell a teacher, ask help, find a way but "doing nothing" ? No man, it's no-sense to me. People have to act, not simply hoping things'll go better.
yes, you just avoid every sexual encounter to other girls and be the goods ide of Bella.My question is: Could you have your way with only (I mean really only) one girl (like Jill, for example), at least at some point? Is it really possible/successfull or is it something planned?
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Or Maya. We still haven't had her render yet.he really saving Sage for the last huh![]()
Maya pretty much tells that to the MC at some point, she tells him about how being with him is like being with a girl/chick.I think most of these people's problems with the CHICK choices are simply comes from the name for it aka CHICK. they probably feel less masculine about themself or something
. I see it more of as either you are Nice, more calm guy, or an impulsive asshole, most of the time.
This coming from somebody with pretty much only genuine "past" relationship being with another female, I'd flip it back at her thanking for the compliment. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Maya pretty much tells that to the MC at some point, she tells him about how being with him is like being with a girl/chick.
he really saving Sage for the last huh![]()
Arieth or KRJ!!!Or Maya. We still haven't had her render yet.
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It is difficult to determining an adequate response, so I do not take any side in your dispute.Not really, their intention was more than obvious. They wouldn't have just stood and let the MC go, if the MC didn't run or fought back. They're actually the ones crossing the distance to fight the MC. He's just faster than them.
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Well, maybe in that certain situation MC shouldn't be there to begin with, but it is what it is. The code thing is pointless there as you said it, it's either run or get your ass handed to you. I'm sure he wouldn't be able to get away with a single wedgie or just a simple beatdown there.Furthermore, even if the MC actually doesn't interfere during Chad and Sage's argument, Chad still threatens him anyway (Which is highly hypocritical considering he's the cheater who doesn't even give a shit about Sage). Dawe gives him a wedgie all the same.
That's my main issue with a full CHICK path. The MC acts like a passive bully magnet. There's actually no reason not fighting back. I don't even understand why fighting the Alpha is supposed to be a dik move. His father taught him martial arts for that exact reason. Dawe attacked him first and he was surrounded by hostile jerks. The whole "breaking code" is a no-sense. You don't handle bullies by running from them all the time.
A MC on Dik path can be an ass but at least he's confident and tough. Considering he overpowered Dawe, the three jocks and was able to hold his own against the Hulking Caleb, I bet Dawe and most alphas won't have the balls to physically confront him anymore.
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This is part of the problem. The system just doesn't work. massive dik but chick affinity etc. So far, with the exception of the picnic scene alone (to my knowledge), RP has not had an effect. So what's the point of it? it's like the whole system, remove it or it needs implementing properly.
I completely agree it needs scrapping, it hasn't worked (imo) how I quite think he envisioned it to.
Yeah I think both of you are right and two systems together is just so superficial. Doesn't feel genuine at all. Why is there a status and an affinity checkmark? Just mend them together and make MC talk and act according to it. It feels so absurd in my playthrough when I'm like DIK status but chick affinity. What does that mean, am I bipolar ? Two personalities taking turns? Why my MC gets poor reactions because he is a Chick and moments later he also gets rejected by others because he is DIK. It feels so superficial.Ive said it before, he’s using it in about the worst way possible. The system has potential but it’s ambiguous as balls currently.
Ill keep it brief but my theory before was RP becomes king and decides all relationship outcomes. Affinity changes MC’s tone and how he says things (like it does currently in some ways). Make a lot of DIK choices and you’d start saying DIK things. This would lose/gain you RP with certain girls. You know how in game if you’re DIK or CHICK it changes how a compliment is said and how it’s perceived by the girls? Expand on that.
This method also removes the psychic elements of girls knowing you were a DIK elsewhere magically and condemning you for it. Maya shouldn’t know you looked up Sages skirt when you two were alone.
Agreed. DIK path right now is pretty normalized with rare spikes of being a "gangsta" or "troublemaker". Most of the stuff is actually the same choices that confident people would take. I'm guessing DPC didn't want players to feel like actual dick so he tones down the "DIK" choices. I hope it gets balanced more in the future. Chick path needs more love.Furthermore, even if the MC actually doesn't interfere during Chad and Sage's argument, Chad still threatens him anyway (Which is highly hypocritical considering he's the cheater who doesn't even give a shit about Sage). Dawe gives him a wedgie all the same.
That's my main issue with a full CHICK path. The MC acts like a passive bully magnet. There's actually no reason not fighting back. I don't even understand why fighting the Alpha is supposed to be a dik move. His father taught him martial arts for that exact reason. Dawe attacked him first and he was surrounded by hostile jerks. The whole "breaking code" is a no-sense. You don't handle bullies by running from them all the time.
A MC on Dik path can be an ass but at least he's confident and tough. Considering he overpowered Dawe, the three jocks and was able to hold his own against the Hulking Caleb, I bet Dawe and most alphas won't have the balls to physically confront him anymore.
Nice read, I was never interested in Bella since the start because of her model and how she acts around. Expressionless cold attitude was not my taste. But you gave me a new perspective on the way I look at her now. I agree the more game progressed the more I got warmed up to her. It will be nice to see when she opens up to MC completely.Some quick thoughts cuz I can’t stop thinking about this game.
I love Bella’s attitude. How cold she is toward everybody except MC. How Jill says she’s never seen her react to anybody the way she’s reacted to MC even though she’s still being absolutely robotic most of the time. How she can’t help herself when it comes to caring for MC and how she slowly lets him into her world. When her lust for him boils over. That scene in the spa is chef’s kiss. There’s something about being the only person seemingly capable of breaking down the iron clad walls of this absolute bombshell that is so hot to me. Her chilly exterior makes the rare moments where she’s vulnerable all the more special. I laughed out loud when MC got a small chuckle from her outside the pool and he just sat there with a genuine shocked face.
Yes, I'm surprised how many people didn't deduct this. In her way, she praised MC in the best way possible she can, in her mind. I wrote more on this subject before:This coming from somebody with pretty much only genuine "past" relationship being with another female, I'd flip it back at her thanking for the compliment. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Honestly, for me this pretty much says more about societal expectation of what consitutes "masculinity" than MC's actual personality. Would've been fun to throw THAT back at Ms. Feminist, too.
It's insane how many people think the reason Maya said MC is similar to a girl is because, She either thinks MC is a pussy and needs to man up or she is a femi-nazi and wants to destroy all males starting with converting MC to female, superior gender.So Maya for all her life never experienced a genuinely caring male person. Her father was always a issue, a trouble with her. Oppressive, religious figure. Her brother is fun and all but he is kind of a dork, not a figure with a aura of brilliance or capable of genuine emotions that most girls have and can express easily. Plus he is family so she cannot see him as an opposite gender without any bias.
We know she never had boyfriends or other close male acquaintances. Maya got comfortable with Josy since she is a girl and they share similar personalities.
Insert MC here, Maya experiences the tender care, attention, kindness that she never experienced from a male. She thought either all man are incapable or just they don't show any tender qualities. So MC surprises her a lot and that is the main reason she fell for the MC. Because MC acts like how other girls acted around Maya.
So when she says that MC is like a girl, that is the highest praise Maya can give for MC. I loved that part as an ex-Mayan. It was a genuinely sad part since it made me start regretting leaving her at the last episode.
As I wrote back when the episode 5 first released, I wish we could have both Maya's and Josy's scenes after her dad, we shouldn't be forced to choose between if we are broken up with them before. Because both scenes offer invaluable character development since both of them confess MC about how threeway relationship was the only way to progress without losing MC.
I hope in the next episode, the girl whom didn't had that vital scene with MC gets her chance to confess her genuine feelings.
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You don't know that. Anthony, as already noted, is not a violent person. As for "the code," things like Niju Kun are still respected and taught for very good, and directly applicable to that situation, reasons.The code thing is pointless there as you said it, it's either run or get your ass handed to you. I'm sure he wouldn't be able to get away with a single wedgie or just a simple beatdown there.
I do beg your pardon, sirrah, but were there any satisfaction to be found in such crude behavior in the first place, it would still pale in comparison to these moments:The other upside to stand and fight choice is, you get the most satisfying scene in the game up until that point (replaced only by punching Tyballs scene).
I think of it this way - the choices do not reflect only that exact moment in time and corresponding action, but the overall personality of the character. So Jill reacts not to a specific situation that happened in MC's past, but the abstraction that represents MC's identity as a whole, as implemented with considerations toward the medium's limitations.On the subject of "things that affect others without their knowledge", normally I would agree and question why the way how MC acts around his hometown to the bully store owner, effects the way Jill perceives MC. But I guess it is one of those limitations for these types of games. It is very hard to retcon every plot point to the main path in a VN setting. So this superficial point system is sadly here to give the meaning to most of the MC's choices. It would be too hard to design every dialogue choice otherwise.
I don't actually recall the exact circumstances surrounding this, so didn't want to throw a potentially incorrect interpretation of the scene. Either way, though, doesn't strike me as something to take offense at, considering where it's coming from.Yes, I'm surprised how many people didn't deduct this. In her way, she praised MC in the best way possible she can, in her mind.