Ren'Py Crossing the Lines [W2-D1-2] [Temptales Studio]

[GokutheG]

Hmm gotta say, i'm not sure about the style of new UI elements -- the dark/neon coloring feels very at odds with the main graphics of the game, with their "cartoon" aesthetic. At the very least, it might work better if the backgrounds were kept some light color, instead of current dark blue? Just a thought.

(i mean, the text box already had the dark background before; but now that it becomes a thing also elsewhere it starts to feel like it clashes more, and makes me wonder if alternative wasn't better. Still, would probably be too much work at this point)

On a completely unrelated note,
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Yay, George W. Bush as a porn game character, can't wait.

edit: also, couple of minor bugs with the phone thing

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The guard profile is unlocked and says he caught Emily stealing even if the two of them never met. Connor's profile talks about secret love long before the option for these two to hook up even appears and nothing has happened between them (note the date in top left corner)

edit 2: another minor bug, when Emily gets ready for dinner with the photographer, she ends up wearing her default blue dress (and doesn't seem to put on the lingerie) even if the player picks another dress on the screen before:

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(also, that's not exactly "tailored suit" the guy is wearing, there. Unless i'm really behind the current fashion trends)

edit 3: another minor bug/inconsistency, during the after-dinner photo shoot Emily is hard-coded to recognize this "Nicholas" dude and he also is hard-coded to know her, even if those two have never met before.

It also happens later in the scene:

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If the player didn't encounter this Nicholas before, it's all like, "uhh, what."

    n "Emily hesitates, biting her lip nervously."
    if slut >8 or lust >8 or drug >0:
//...
        n "Without hesitation, Emily sat up, removed her thong, and spread her legs, offering an unobstructed view of her wet slit."
//...
    else:
        e "I'm not sure about this..."
//...

This part could use a small cleanup: the first line, about Emily hesitating should be put in the "else" branch. Otherwise, the game prints that Emily both hesitates and immediately does her thing with no hesitation, if the check is passed. Also, the part where Emily works without hesitation could probably use a notice if she is doing it because drug > 0 instead of the slut/lust variable being sufficiently high.

Now that I look at this ui change I have to say it's much too busy. I prefer the current minimalistic look because it is easier to read.

 

[carrotliberation]

Can we get a download link here please

It's right in there, just join, for free (unless you want to support the dev). And download it

 

[GrumpyOldAndy]

sms_charlotte.png missing version w2d1.v2

 

[TempTales-Paul]

edit: also, couple of minor bugs with the phone thing

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The guard profile is unlocked and says he caught Emily stealing even if the two of them never met. Connor's profile talks about secret love long before the option for these two to hook up even appears and nothing has happened between them (note the date in top left corner)

I'll look into it, thank you

edit 2: another minor bug, when Emily gets ready for dinner with the photographer, she ends up wearing her default blue dress (and doesn't seem to put on the lingerie) even if the player picks another dress on the screen before:

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(also, that's not exactly "tailored suit" the guy is wearing, there. Unless i'm really behind the current fashion trends)

I see exactly why it's doing that. It's just a graphics bug. The stats are being taken into account, but the game is displaying the default dress because there's a small function missing on the evening wear that prevents it from appearing dynamically. I'll fix that.

edit 3: another minor bug/inconsistency, during the after-dinner photo shoot Emily is hard-coded to recognize this "Nicholas" dude and he also is hard-coded to know her, even if those two have never met before.

It also happens later in the scene:

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If the player didn't encounter this Nicholas before, it's all like, "uhh, what."

Actually, it's not really a bug. I just need to introduce it better narratively. Since Nicholas is Vicky's father (Emily's childhood friend), I think it's normal that she knows her father.
I just need to add a sentence to clarify that before

    n "Emily hesitates, biting her lip nervously."
    if slut >8 or lust >8 or drug >0:
//...
        n "Without hesitation, Emily sat up, removed her thong, and spread her legs, offering an unobstructed view of her wet slit."
//...
    else:
        e "I'm not sure about this..."
//...

This part could use a small cleanup: the first line, about Emily hesitating should be put in the "else" branch. Otherwise, the game prints that Emily both hesitates and immediately does her thing with no hesitation, if the check is passed. Also, the part where Emily works without hesitation could probably use a notice if she is doing it because drug > 0 instead of the slut/lust variable being sufficiently high.

Sure!

Thank you for your feedbacks

 

[TempTales-Paul]

Can we get a download link here please

It's available even for free members on Patreon (so it's easy to access).
There's still a build delay here.

I'll update it here later (maybe at the start of the school year), but you ca

 

[adhitya_harka]

Btw I like new UI and there's online shop system so we don't have to spending time go shopping if not necessary

 

[TempTales-Paul]

Btw I like new UI and there's online shop system so we don't have to spending time go shopping if not necessary

Thanks!
The online store is more expensive, but it means I don't have to go to the mall so often. But at the mall, there are stories too.

 

[blademaster7]

speaking of malls, is there any tricks and tips to steal clothes without getting caught or was it all fully random?

 

[ffive]

speaking of malls, is there any tricks and tips to steal clothes without getting caught or was it all fully random?

Outside of Day 2 which is a custom case you can successfully steal items which aren't too expensive (less than $200 iirc) and if Emily hasn't stolen anything recently. The "cooldown" between steals is a week or so.

This reminds me, the option to go shopping is missing on the last available day, when Emily is deciding what to do after classes. It'd be nice to have it there, since new items are added to the shops pretty much daily.

 

[TempTales-Paul]

speaking of malls, is there any tricks and tips to steal clothes without getting caught or was it all fully random?

It's not random

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[Arthas555]

It's not random

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Hey, the update was great! I loved the new dress mechanics and stats. I did notice a couple of bugs and have a question: if you choose not to go out with Vicky and stay home, you don't meet Jules, but the dialogue where you choose between going out with Jules or Liam still happens. And I haven't found Tamya's character! How can I meet her?

 

[Tekk0]

It's available even for free members on Patreon (so it's easy to access).
There's still a build delay here.

I'll update it here later (maybe at the start of the school year), but you ca

I got it thanks! This is one of my favorite games right now. I like the new UI too it's nice

 

[TempTales-Paul]

Hey, the update was great! I loved the new dress mechanics and stats. I did notice a couple of bugs and have a question: if you choose not to go out with Vicky and stay home, you don't meet Jules, but the dialogue where you choose between going out with Jules or Liam still happens. And I haven't found Tamya's character! How can I meet her?

It happens because he introduces himself to you in the morning at college (by Vicky, actually) and gives you his number.

And I haven't found Tamya's character! How can I meet her?

To meet Tanya, you have to follow the Police path (accessible from day 9), but this character will also be developed much further in future updates (either via the waitress path or the police path).

I got it thanks! This is one of my favorite games right now. I like the new UI too it's nice

Thank you a lot

 

[adhitya_harka]

Hey, the update was great! I loved the new dress mechanics and stats. I did notice a couple of bugs and have a question: if you choose not to go out with Vicky and stay home, you don't meet Jules, but the dialogue where you choose between going out with Jules or Liam still happens. And I haven't found Tamya's character! How can I meet her?

I meet Tanya when I choose Emily to apply Police academy. Then later in the field training you will questioning her about a case

 

[Arthas555]

I meet Tanya when I choose Emily to apply Police academy. Then later in the field training you will questioning her about a case

Thanks!

 

[Arthas555]

It happens because he introduces himself to you in the morning at college (by Vicky, actually) and gives you his number.

To meet Tanya, you have to follow the Police path (accessible from day 9), but this character will also be developed much further in future updates (either via the waitress path or the police path).



Thank you a lot

It happens because he introduces himself to you in the morning at college (by Vicky, actually) and gives you his number.

To meet Tanya, you have to follow the Police path (accessible from day 9), but this character will also be developed much further in future updates (either via the waitress path or the police path).



Thank you a lot

So, will I be able to meet her in the future if I follow the waitress's path?

 

[adhitya_harka]

Thanks!
The online store is more expensive, but it means I don't have to go to the mall so often. But at the mall, there are stories too.

If I may speak regarding the story characters Jules, when I played previous version I choose him to be Emily boyfriend because I thought he will be a good BF for her, turn out he's not.
And about modelling path, I thought then this is a good path for Emily true modeling career, but in this update it seems goes to shady path. I hope in the future there's still a chance for Emily to take modeling route but the true one.

Btw Police academy path seems interesting too, but to take that path it seems we must choose 'sacrife' Isabel to Gus

 

[ffive]

Btw Police academy path seems interesting too, but to take that path it seems we must choose 'sacrife' Isabel to Gus

It's not necessary. Emily also can get on this path if her karma score is high enough (6+) on that day. You can now use clothes to get 3 karma points or so, so Emily doesn't even have to be a saint for this. In fact, one of funnier options is to steal karma clothes from the store to make your MC look like enough of upstanding citizen to pass the check.

 

[TempTales-Paul]

So, will I be able to meet her in the future if I follow the waitress's path?

Yes, and even if it won't necessarily be the same interactions or outcome, she will be there.
Similarly, if you help Connor with his debts, you may end up meeting her. But again in a different way.

If I may speat regarding the story characters Jules, when I played previous version I choose him to be Emily boyfriend because I thought he will be a good BF for her, turn out he's not.
And about modelling path, I thought then this is a good path for Emily true modeling career, but in this update it seems goes to shady path. I hope in the future there's still a chance for Emily to take modeling route but the true one.

Btw Police academy path seems interesting too, but to take that path it seems we must choose 'sacrife' Isabel to Gus

There's no need to sacrifice Isabelle, just advise her to go to the police. The police officer is there to provide a positive counterpart to Emily's life, and I've worked hard on that in the future.

For Jules, I had received feedback about wanting to make him a real BF, so I corrected a few things in the future. He will be able to cross paths with Emily again for a second, more positive chance.

However, there are no positive outcomes for modeling at this time, but I will take note of your comment.

It's not necessary. Emily also can get on this path if her karma score is high enough (6+) on that day. You can now use clothes to get 3 karma points or so, so Emily doesn't even have to be a saint for this. In fact, one of funnier options is to steal karma clothes from the store to make your MC look like enough of upstanding citizen to pass the check.

Please note that stolen clothes (if you get caught) are not added to your wardrobe...

 

[ffive]

Please note that stolen clothes (if you get caught) are not added to your wardrobe...

Oh, i know, i've experimented to find out xD

That's why i mentioned 3 points specifically, since the best you can steal is iirc 2 karma points shorts, which you can combine with 1 karma point top you already own.