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I think he was very ambitious at the start. I have seen the initial walkthrough, and it was complicated as hell, switching between Apha/Beta and full on NTR paths. The decision should have been based on RP/lust and corruption points of the girls together with MC confidence.

It seems like halfway through the game, the dev just decided "Fuck this" and now reads everything of the NTR On/Off and dislike/like flags, abandoning the previous values.

Not the worse decision, but good to know at least. (Take the fun out of it a bit, since now NTR is hard blocked on my playthrough.)

I will now just set NTR to Off and play the game as Alpha by default.
I'm trying to simplify the system, but I'm not sure how it'll go until I get farther in. I've removed the corruption and slut points, and replaced it with "Beta" and "Alpha" choice counters. There is a status function that compares the two stats and determines what kind of person you are. It allows for a Neutral path because you can set an allowable range difference between Alpha and Beta choices. These games always have so many arbitrary stats.
 

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Posting an initial test of the first three days of my Cultural Shock rewrite. This goes from the Intro to the end of the Day 3 Party. Obviously, this is not a final version, so don't expect all features from the original game to be working, like the gallery, etc. The stat screen currently shows all necessary values for the new systems, but does have legacy values from the old systems. The latter can be ignored, and they will be removed in the next update.

Please let me know if you find any typos or bugs, and I'm always down to read general feedback on character reactions or route pathing. I am open to plot/dialogue suggestions, but I do have a general idea of how things are going to play out with the current assets available, and I am limited to the renders in the original game.

I am focusing on the rewrites of the paths in the original game first, so NEUTRAL paths have been planned but not developed. It will most likely be a monogamy route.

This is a fan-work that I am using to learn the Renpy framework and best practices, and I don't intend to profit off it. If anything, I am hoping it revitalizes interest in the original game. I am not associated with the original creator or game in anyway.

The below file only contains the what is needed to run the game til the end of the rewrite, and is about 1.25 GB. Anything past that has been removed to make the file smaller.

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(Download removed. Newer version in thread.)

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Edit: Already noticed a bug in the party scene with Sophia. It'll be addressed in the next update.
 
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There were a few game breaking bugs in the distributable in my last post. Here's a version without them.

Plus, I’ve added a finished day. (Day 4)

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(File removed. Newer file below.)

File is 1.43 GB.

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Again, I am not associated with the original game or creator in any way.

Edit: There is a minor script bug in day 4, concerning a name as well as a continuity error. It will be addressed in the following update.
 
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Here is the rewrite up to Day 5. I had a complaint about a bug. Next update will be after Day 8 is completed, unless this version also has a game breaking bug.

Changelog:
- Added an additional jerkoff shower scene with fanart (permission given)
- Fixed various bugs and continuity errors
- Added a 'watch porn' option to computer - It's light on content for now.
- Script updated to Day 5. All previous days edited for flow.

Major Script Changes:
- Stepsister romance can start in Day 5 - (Can’t have good NTR without a relationship.)
- Stepmother can now be directly shamed after date with Lucas - (Tentative plan is to have a branching domination style - More Governess vs Gentle Mommy Domme.)

Windows/Linux:
(Download removed. Rewrite now has it's own thread.)

File is 1.50 GB.

I am not associated with the developer or the original game in anyway.
 
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I’m really busting these out. But I realized I might be spamming the thread. Should I just make my own?

Not sure on the protocol because the game isn’t abandoned. And the original creator never responds to any of my messages with bug fixes. I did get a thank you once, when I initially asked if I could fix his script.
 
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I’m really busting these out. But I realized I might be spamming the thread. Should I just make my own?

Not sure on the protocol because the game isn’t abandoned. And the original creator never responds to any of my messages (even ones where I fixed bugs in his game). I did get a thank you when I asked if I could fix his script.
I'm eagerly waiting for the work to be completed, then I'll download it and play it.
 

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I’m really busting these out. But I realized I might be spamming the thread. Should I just make my own?

Not sure on the protocol because the game isn’t abandoned. And the original creator never responds to any of my messages (even ones where I fixed bugs in his game). I did get a thank you when I asked if I could fix his script.
Just keep doing the good work and hone your skills. If you do have a notion to start your own project you will have a head start.
 
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Just keep doing the good work and hone your skills. If you do have a notion to start your own project you will have a head start.
I meant make my own thread, not my own game. I have no idea when people comment if they’re talking about my modded version or the original.

It doesn’t have official approval like the guy who did the Tyrant mod, so I’m not sure what I’m allowed to do.

And to reiterate, I’m never going to paywall the project, or write an ending until the original game is done.
 

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I meant make my own thread, not my own game. I have no idea when people comment if they’re talking about my modded version or the original.

It doesn’t have official approval like the guy who did the Tyrant mod, so I’m not sure what I’m allowed to do.

And to reiterate, I’m never going to paywall the project, or write an ending until the original game is done.
Starting a thread of your own is a good idea. Most of the modders do it whether they have a Patreon or not. It will also streamline your turnaround for feedback knowing that they are talking about your own work and not the game in general.
 

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I’m really busting these out. But I realized I might be spamming the thread. Should I just make my own?

Not sure on the protocol because the game isn’t abandoned. And the original creator never responds to any of my messages (even ones where I sent bug fixes for his game). I did get a thank you once, when I initially asked if I could fix his script.
up to you, some mods make own thread and then update it and some make post on thread and then update that post when there's something to update. if unsure ask from mods.
 

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After reaching out to the mods, it was decided my rewrite should be in its own thread.

I created the request here:
https://f95zone.to/threads/vn-renpy-cultural-replay-a-culture-shock-story-0-2-palos69.195033/

It includes an update that adds a rewritten Day 6. It also adds the groundwork for some major structural changes to the story, including a switch from using "Day" to "Week" to progress time within the story. This will prevent everything from happening within a month.

A new "Relationship Event" system was also added, which allows dating the main girls in the story to not be restricted by a hardcoded script. For example, instead of missing a scene on Day 6 because you didn't have a high enough relationship score, you will get the scene at a later date when you do. This prevents rushing to "focus" dialogue choices on one character to get content. Hopefully, it will allow the story to feel more organic. I also felt like there needed to be generic events that just showed the main girls being affectionate with the MC.
 
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