I will get this running as soon as possible, I'm in the UK so as soon as I switch it to Adult content I get blocked out nyself
Time to invest in a VPN
Indeed. Both GB and DE require a VPN to do anything nowadays. Just don't pay fullprice, I see 1 year or even lifetime discount codes being handed out for all major VPNs all the time by YTbers.
More on point, I like where the development is going. Ren'Py is a good compromise of ease-of-entry vs framework support for VN or VN-likes.
Even games with a strong strategy element like Space Journey X can be done using it. Sure, HTML/js lets you do nearly anything that isn't real-time 3d, but requires heavy amounts of coding to make a game out of, as the work of Gendan on Coc2 and TiTS can attest.
I have a few suggestions:
- try to keep on a functional main story line that yields some good character development and CGs, to keep new players interested and have some meat on the gameplay
- but at the same time, for now, allow yourself to experiment with mechanics and styles by having super short branching side-stories with no lasting character impact
The early stages of a game like this is the time to experiment to find a storytelling style and mechanics that works well. Yes, people will be banging on the table for Moar Kontent nao! and there will be a time for that, but once you have picked a direction where the going feels right.