VN Ren'Py Abandoned Cherish These Times [Ch. 3] [Dartred]

[WardenPlaysz]

if it is, it'll be late November. It's looking to be a December release at the latest though. Not that I would want it to be later if I can help it, but if it does, at least I would be able to take my break during the holidays.

Whats caused it to change from November latest to December latest?
Just production speed or you got other stuff going on etc. Obviously I know about your nan which would have played a part in production slowing for a little.
Will we see "significant jumps" in relationships between people between chapters, just as a example, PV was building up quite slowly and Even on Ch9 Ophelia still aint putting out. Do you plan on anyone being very slow compared to the others to get in your story?
This ones for my own personal curiousity because you mentioned the last bad end, do you know How your story will finish, and if so, do you know what will happen on each chapter already, or do you just know "these things will happen at some point" with the freedom to do other stuff around those key events?

Obviously you don't have to reply to any of this, but as a former Game Development student of almost 10 years, I am curious how people approach Developing their games and just the Game design that goes into it.
Cheers for reading btw.

 

[dartred]

Whats caused it to change from November latest to December latest?
Just production speed or you got other stuff going on etc. Obviously I know about your nan which would have played a part in production slowing for a little.

It was pretty much the passing of my Grandma at the start of the month. It took a lot of my motivation and energy. I was barely putting work in. I just didn't feel right working on porn with thoughts of my grandma in my head. Really only up until last week did I get back to my old pace. So that's what caused the big change in why it's possible pushed back a month.

Will we see "significant jumps" in relationships between people between chapters, just as a example, PV was building up quite slowly and Even on Ch9 Ophelia still aint putting out. Do you plan on anyone being very slow compared to the others to get in your story?

I want to get every one doing sexual acts with MC as fast as possible, but I don't want it to feel like they just jumped right in. They are "roommates" after all. At the same time, I want the first few chapters to be character focused to try and smash out that boundry as quick as possible.

Also, since i want to get to the sex scene rather quickly compared to other games. I don't want it to be like other games, "well MC had sex with mom. The biggest hurdle is conquered. The game is going to be wrapping up from here". After all, there are so many scenarios you can still do to keep the sex fresh.

This ones for my own personal curiousity because you mentioned the last bad end, do you know How your story will finish, and if so, do you know what will happen on each chapter already, or do you just know "these things will happen at some point" with the freedom to do other stuff around those key events?

Yeah, I know how I want it to end. I actually dont have every chapter planned out. Planning, story building, writing, etc. Those were never my strong suit. You can almost say, i wing it. It's more like, I know what i want from my game and characters, i'll work on the chapter. As i build it, i get a feel what i want for my next. So a lot more like "these things will happen at some point" part.

any more questions from you or anyone? Just not anything that directly spoilers events or story.

 

[WardenPlaysz]

It was pretty much the passing of my Grandma at the start of the month. It took a lot of my motivation and energy. I was barely putting work in. I just didn't feel right working on porn with thoughts of my grandma in my head. Really only up until last week did I get back to my old pace. So that's what caused the big change in why it's possible pushed back a month.

Thats completely understandable, you got back to pace alot quicker than I did I will give you that, I barely left my room, hardly ate and slept maybe 4hrs in every 40 for about 11 months after my nan died. Even 10 years later I haven't really gotten properly over it, but I hope, even though shes gone, when you think about her she still puts a smile on your face for many years.
A nice festive december update wouldn't be bad anyway, just throw a Christmas tree in somewhere during the Chapter and call it a Christmas update lol.

I want to get every one doing sexual acts with MC as fast as possible, but I don't want it to feel like they just jumped right in. They are "roommates" after all. At the same time, I want the first few chapters to be character focused to try and smash out that boundry as quick as possible.

Yes... "Roommates." I don't mind the character building part, especially at the beginning, but can we have MC not be a complete melon? He's so dumb lol. Like when he thought his "roommates" breasts were magical got a little sigh outta me ngl.

Yeah, I know how I want it to end. I actually dont have every chapter planned out. Planning, story building, writing, etc. Those were never my strong suit. You can almost say, i wing it. It's more like, I know what i want from my game and characters, i'll work on the chapter. As i build it, i get a feel what i want for my next. So a lot more like "these things will happen at some point" part.

Hopefully with the wing it style, it's more fluid than games where they know everything straight away and can't really adapt if things need to change. Plus opens up more potential kinks and stuff to come into the game later. The design part comes later with experience and you said this was your first game? for a first time its actually very good. I like that what happens allows you to get a feel for the future though, even if its not a plan, can't just run in blind and hope for the best.

 

[dartred]

Yeah, first game. I've never done anything like this before. It really wouldn't be at this level if it wasn't for What?why?Games. He taught me all about Daz and Renpy. I pretty much told him after playing PV, I want to make my own game. In as much of a spiritual successor kind of way as it can get. Even if the game it's taking after is currently running lol.

 

[WardenPlaysz]

Yeah, first game. I've never done anything like this before. It really wouldn't be at this level if it wasn't for What?why?Games. He taught me all about Daz and Renpy. I pretty much told him after playing PV, I want to make my own game. In as much of a spiritual successor kind of way as it can get. Even if the game it's taking after is currently running lol.

Yeah, there is some very clear inspiration for your game, and its nice to see the winks to each others games like when Silvia is talking on the phone to someone beginning with H, and obviously your Ch2 bad end in Lucia's game in PV.
Its almost certainly a long way off, but I am very excited for what im hoping is your next game. Because im hoping you get the support to not be a one n done.
Even if its something like, playing as Silvia trying to corrupt the "roommates" whilst our current MC tries to stop you, instead of trying to prevent him having sex with the girls like the MC is dealing with, you have to do things to keep him out the way, tricking him and stuff so you get time with the girls.

 

[myuhinny]

In the next update of PV I'll actually be letting someone win for a change but the rest I will still make sure that they fail.

 

[dartred]

What do you mean let some one win or fail?

 

[Bloodguard]

I don't want it to be like other games, "well MC had sex with mom. The biggest hurdle is conquered. The game is going to be wrapping up from here".

It always bothers me when Devs do this in incest games. Treat the Mum like some kind of Sacred Cow, or Holy Grail. She should be the one who loves the MC the most. Mum should be the first to jump him. Should be the first to want to put him back where he came from, not some bratty sister, or slutty aunt. I don't really care what the order is, just that the real fun should begin when Mum and Son come together, that should not be the end. Games that make you wait years to bone the Mum are very frustrating. And it's almost always disappointing, as the hype can not really measure up, when drawn out for that long. I'm not telling you how to make your game, just venting. As much as I love PV, that is my only real beef with the game. And My Best Deal, and Photo Hunt, and A Family Venture, and the list goes on. I really like your game so far. Happy Halloween.

 

[myuhinny]

dartred

It means I will let Drew win but the ugly undead turd and ugly fat bastard I will continue to make sure they fail and get nothing.

 

[dartred]

ah, gotcha.

 

[ghhgghhgkj]

So dartred is the Asian Cousin going to end up as some sort of dual target/rival since you've apparently been flooded with Futa/Male requests? It's notable that she's had a major reaction with every major character except the aunt. You also teased what's under the skirt and her out of place (knock me up!!!) thoughts in regards to the Big Sis. Futa/Herm not knowing it's not normal? So the MC has to deflect her (more innocent) attempts to bang her own cousins? Or maybe I'm reading into it too much and she'll be just another defenseless target of the Aunt.

I don't want to belabor the issue since it seems it's calmed down, but say in the next however many months or years it takes to make this, would you consider split routes then? Or would you rather wash your hands of the matter once you've finished? It's just as fair not to drag on a good thing for too long.

 

[dartred]

1st question. It's just a thought she had. Nagisa is not a Futa like her mom. She just has a strong sexual attraction to the cast.

2nd question. It seems like a lot of people want to see pure Silvia winning content. So if the demand is still strong when when I'm wrapping up CTT, I may take a spin of "What if Silvia was the protagonist". I'll admit, it could be interesting.

 

[myuhinny]

Play Silvia while trying to thwart the son from his goals sounds fun or just have a path in CTT where you can let Silvia win every encounter.

 

[Nex_time]

Gotta say the idea of doing a spin off with Silvia as mc sounds like it would be great.

Also random question. You said you have how you want the story to end, is there a rough idea of how many chapters its going to be? Or more of as/if you get more ideas of what you want to happen you'll do more till you feel its time to reach the end you've had planned?

 

[WardenPlaysz]

It's good to see people liking the idea of a Silvia MC game/playthrough. Surely whoever brought up the idea must have been a smart yet humble gentleman.

 

[dartred]

might be nothing, but I got an email from patreon guideline team that my game is breaking the guidelines and may go down. I'm of course trying to figure out why. If worst case scenario and Patreon thinks i'm in violation, i'll switch to subscribestar. I know people don't like to use it as much a Patreon.

 

[AdamJohn36]

might be nothing, but I got an email from patreon guideline team that my game is breaking the guidelines and may go down. I'm of course trying to figure out why. If worst case scenario and Patreon thinks i'm in violation, i'll switch to subscribestar. I know people don't like to use it as much a Patreon.

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Honestly, You should just switch to Subscribestar, so you wont have to worry about them taking away your creativeness of the story you want to tell.

 

[dartred]

Gotta say the idea of doing a spin off with Silvia as mc sounds like it would be great.

Also random question. You said you have how you want the story to end, is there a rough idea of how many chapters its going to be? Or more of as/if you get more ideas of what you want to happen you'll do more till you feel its time to reach the end you've had planned?

Absolutely no idea. It honestly can go until i run out of idea. I know how i'm going to end it but i just need to keep coming up with problems for the MC that will extend the game or avoid how we will ultimately rid ourselves of Silvia. This of course will mean i have to keep the MC a bit dumb so he doesn't solve the situation and start the wheels to ending the game.

 

[dartred]

Honestly, You should just switch to Subscribestar, so you wont have to worry about them taking away your creativeness of the story you want to tell.

yup, there definitely is some content i would like to use but Patreon is holding me back. I'll think about it and see how patreon goes with this first.

 

[clowns234]

might be nothing, but I got an email from patreon guideline team that my game is breaking the guidelines and may go down. I'm of course trying to figure out why. If worst case scenario and Patreon thinks i'm in violation, i'll switch to subscribestar. I know people don't like to use it as much a Patreon.

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I'd say someone complained and that forces Patreon to act. Sad.