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

[Deleted member 2528490]

True, but I'll always contend that even with planning way in advance, there are at least 3 books in the series he could've accomplished the plot points in one, and without many of the contrivances to stretch those books.

No author or creator is infallible, and falling way too much in love with one's work is a well known phenomenon. (Hell, it happens to even Data Scientists and programmers like myself, I have tinkered with a few algorithms way past the point that they were already working to make it unnecessarily better.)

Can't disagree there. The recent Peace Talks/Battle Ground split is a good example. I'm not arguing that planning in advance guarantees a good pace or even good plot beats. We've all read/watched/played too many dogshit fictions to be that naive. My point is simply that it is a dumb claim to immediately point to milking because you personally don't like what happens.

Like Butcher, DPC seems to have a plan he's following. (Although, its a fluid plan going by recent comments.) You not liking how it plays out, for however long it does, does not mean he is milking it or that the story has outstayed its welcome. It means you didn't like the story he was telling. And thats okay.

 

[InfiniteIgnorance]

Sure it's just a college comedy, but there's so much seedy shit going on at B&R and at the moment none of it really has any bearing on the MC.

This. The MC could pack his shit and leave without any consequences or repercussions other than not getting into the pants of any of the female characters in the future. It feels like DPC waited too long to develop the plot. It's all be precursory shit that could have been excluded and we would more or less have the same story.

 

[drakken]

I'd rather have a 3-month wait and have the same story quantity we had at ep. 1 & 2. Episode 1 was perfect. It set everything up, had MC go on a date with Josy, he went to college and was introduced to most of the important characters and got into a little drama. MC even had some lewd fun...without any long, drawn out D&G nonsense. I don't need an epic saga episode that takes 6 months to build. Give me 3-4 months and I'm happy.

I guess u could say d&g had its point, it created a "friendship" which allowed mc to achieve one of the tasks of hell week(wedgie). Could play into it, if mc needs their help again.

 

[shazba]

I'd rather have a 3-month wait and have the same story quantity we had at ep. 1 & 2. Episode 1 was perfect. It set everything up, had MC go on a date with Josy, he went to college and was introduced to most of the important characters and got into a little drama. MC even had some lewd fun...without any long, drawn out D&G nonsense. I don't need an epic saga episode that takes 6 months to build. Give me 3-4 months and I'm happy.

I can't compare unfortunately.

I started when episode 5 was already complete, smashed through the game and was so hyped as the credits rolled after the mc received his jacket and did his speech on the stairs.

Then episode 6 came out, and it was longer than the previous episodes, but I never played them in installments so I never got the feeling for how long they ran individually. At some point during ep. 6 I started to get nervous that the credits were about to roll again, but they didn't, not for several hours.

Compare that with CoBD. Same thing, I played it for the first time right before the last episode was released. Enjoyed it up until the credits rolled, wasn't as stoked as BaD but when the next episode came out I played it pretty much right away. It was good and then, bang, it ended, way too soon. You don't want that on your resume...

EDIT: I seriously hope there's more DnG. I never even played that shit in real life (played some D&D inspired computer games but never like a dungeon master around the table type shit), but I hope DPC learns that there's gotta be "real life" implications t the game.

This. The MC could pack his shit and leave without any consequences or repercussions other than not getting into the pants of any of the female characters in the future. It feels like DPC waited too long to develop the plot. It's all be precursory shit that could have been excluded and we would more or less have the same story.

Except it's been a fun ride so far, so why begrudge it? Foreplay can be a lot of fun if you're not so preoccupied with getting your rocks off - it'll happen, enjoy the moment.

 

[InfiniteIgnorance]

Except it's been a fun ride so far, so why begrudge it? Foreplay can be a lot of fun if you're not so preoccupied with getting your rocks off - it'll happen, enjoy the moment.

No argument. It's been one of the best games out for quite some time. I'd still like to see the MC more trapped by the decisions he makes. He's not really paying for his mistakes.

 

[felicemastronzo]

I guess u could say d&g had its point, it created a "friendship" which allowed mc to achieve one of the tasks of hell week(wedgie). Could play into it, if mc needs their help again.

There's no comparison between paying Magnar and letting Derek off the hook, who then gets beaten up on TV.

Evidence in favor of D&G rejected!!!!

 

[shazba]

No argument. It's been one of the best games out for quite some time. I'd still like to see the MC more trapped by the decisions he makes. He's not really paying for his mistakes.

Not yet, at this point most of his decisions were kinda harmless, but start playing with the heart string of too many girls, I can't see how that will end well. Still, I'm gonna find out.

There's no comparison between paying Magnar and letting Derek off the hook, who then gets beaten up on TV.

Evidence in favor of D&G rejected!!!!

That scene with Derek watching Derek getting beaten up at the party:

Jacob: "Dude... He doesn't stop..."
Derek: "Just...give me the point."
Rusty: "Yeah... One point to Derek!"

 

[Kellermann]

I guess u could say d&g had its point, it created a "friendship" which allowed mc to achieve one of the tasks of hell week(wedgie). Could play into it, if mc needs their help again.

I liked the first D&G and hated the second. The second one just dragged on and on and on. I wanted to get back to main story. I had gone without these characters and their "real world" issues for so long during the months-long wait that I didn't want to be pulled away to fantasyland at that moment. I was just getting into the groove and then suddenly, I'm stuck in a "dream" sequence for what felt like hours.

I can't compare unfortunately.

I started when episode 5 was already complete, smashed through the game and was so hyped as the credits rolled after the mc received his jacket and did his speech on the stairs.

Then episode 6 came out, and it was longer than the previous episodes, but I never played them in installments so I never got the feeling for how long they ran individually. At some point during ep. 6 I started to get nervous that the credits were about to roll again, but they didn't, not for several hours.

Compare that with CoBD. Same thing, I played it for the first time right before the last episode was released. Enjoyed it up until the credits rolled, wasn't as stoked as BaD but when the next episode came out I played it pretty much right away. It was good and then, bang, it ended, way too soon. You don't want that on your resume...

Yeah, that makes sense. I came into the story a little late, but not too late. I think 4 months was my tipping point. Once we passed that by, I starting feeling like a crack addict who really needed a fix.

 

[drakken]

Except it's been a fun ride so far, so why begrudge it? Foreplay can be a lot of fun if you're not so preoccupied with getting your rocks off - it'll happen, enjoy the moment.

I think this sums up Maya and Jill fans/ haters. Not everyone likes slow burn. But with patience it usually gets better. Sometimes better than you think.

 

[shazba]

I liked the first D&G and hated the second. The second one just dragged on and on and on. I wanted to get back to main story. I had gone without these characters and their "real world" issues for so long during the months-long wait that I didn't want to be pulled away to fantasyland at that moment. I was just getting into the groove and then suddenly, I'm stuck in a "dream" sequence for what felt like hours.

Although I didn't experience the DnG this way, I know what you're saying about dream sequences. Why do so many action games have stupid fucking dream sequences interrupting usually important events. Max Payne anyone?

But I don't feel this game is running on high octane yet where any distraction is unwelcome. The mc is just enjoying his college life (seriously enjoying it, depending on your play style) and dealing with some side drama while chilling with some geeks in the library. Huzzah! I mean... it's cool.

 

[drakken]

There's no comparison between paying Magnar and letting Derek off the hook, who then gets beaten up on TV.

Evidence in favor of D&G rejected!!!!

but if you wanna be the big dik, u need every point you can get.

I liked the first D&G and hated the second. The second one just dragged on and on and on. I wanted to get back to main story. I had gone without these characters and their "real world" issues for so long during the months-long wait that I didn't want to be pulled away to fantasyland at that moment. I was just getting into the groove and then suddenly, I'm stuck in a "dream" sequence for what felt like hours.

Yea, I wasn't too keen on the freeroam aspect if it could of done without because its alot of work for mostly nothing (except for a few points here n there for the girls)

 

[felicemastronzo]

Not yet, at this point most of his decisions were kinda harmless, but start playing with the heart string of too many girls, I can't see how that will end well. Still, I'm gonna find out.


That scene with Derek watching Derek getting beaten up at the party:

Jacob: "Dude... He doesn't stop..."
Derek: "Just...give me the point."
Rusty: "Yeah... One point to Derek!"

life is a wheel, and I am a grudge-holder.

 

[OFT]

(I have not yet discarded my theory that Lynette is Jill's sister).

 

[Deleted member 2528490]

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Still too vague.

 

[AchedCroissant]

I can't compare unfortunately.

I started when episode 5 was already complete, smashed through the game and was so hyped as the credits rolled after the mc received his jacket and did his speech on the stairs.

Then episode 6 came out, and it was longer than the previous episodes, but I never played them in installments so I never got the feeling for how long they ran individually. At some point during ep. 6 I started to get nervous that the credits were about to roll again, but they didn't, not for several hours.

Compare that with CoBD. Same thing, I played it for the first time right before the last episode was released. Enjoyed it up until the credits rolled, wasn't as stoked as BaD but when the next episode came out I played it pretty much right away. It was good and then, bang, it ended, way too soon. You don't want that on your resume...

EDIT: I seriously hope there's more DnG. I never even played that shit in real life (played some D&D inspired computer games but never like a dungeon master around the table type shit), but I hope DPC learns that there's gotta be "real life" implications t the game.


Except it's been a fun ride so far, so why begrudge it? Foreplay can be a lot of fun if you're not so preoccupied with getting your rocks off - it'll happen, enjoy the moment.

 

[drakken]

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You do know were going to get more, right? Hopefully its not part of his "bigger freeroam" and can be easily skipped.

 

[crabsinthekitchen]

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D&G is better than the tennis minigame or flipping pancakes

 

[Spion55]

My favorite game!

 

[felicemastronzo]

D&G is better than the tennis minigame or flipping pancakes

I do not agree

You can avoid tennis and pancakes.


p.s. pancakes are plagues!!!

 

[drakken]

D&G is better than the tennis minigame or flipping pancakes

I do not agree

You can avoid tennis and pancakes.


p.s. pancakes are plagues!!!

Wait.... one of the mini games is flipping pancakes? Seriously?