VN Ren'Py Defending Lydia Collier [v0.16.2 Hotfix] [White Phantom Games]

[MrFriendly]

I really enjoyed the new features, I felt it made the "world" more immersive. I just hope this is the last time we have to start all the way over unless Phantom implements a system where we can play the next update with the LI(s) of our choice at max points, our choices made, etc. If you look at what Cheeky did in Where The Heart Is then you will understand what I'm suggesting.

The one complaint I'd have is the inconsistency of the new items. We have two new clients to work for at the beginning and need to work on both of their projects. Yet actually making sure that work does get done is difficult and unclear. We have yet to see these clients again, no calls from them asking about their needs, etc. When we get a new message it would be great if there was an alert on screen instead of having us choose to look at the phone during various moments in the game. Same with when the MC wins or loses a bet (it doesn't tell you about losses at all).

Overall, the game keeps feeling more and more polished. However, it does feel like we've been at this end point in the story for more than a couple updates. Obviously I could be (and probably am) completely wrong on that.

 

[Deleted member 220423]

I'm a fan of both this game and the devs other game. When I heard about the plans to "add a phone" and "news stories" and what not, I was worried that it would be meaningless clutter. However, I have to say that this is probably the best implementation that I have seen yet. It adds immersion and depth to the story, it provides nice opportunities for the future (I really hope that we can bimbofy Steph a bit using the plastic surgeon added in the prologue) and while it is a bit clunky, it's alright considering the additional content.

Overall, I was blown away by the sheer size of 0.91. Bravo!

 

[the66]

just fyi, i've updated my unofficial android port of Defending Lydia Collier v0.9.1.1.

 

[Spfjolietjake]

I downloaded the fix on the op cause I can't figure out what the hell I'm doing wrong. On ellie's compute I go to turn it off, it does then it says I'm too busy for this right now and I'm back staring at the computer.

How the hell do I move on?

Edit: it does the same thing with the office laptop as well.

 

[Paldor]

I downloaded the fix on the op cause I can't figure out what the hell I'm doing wrong. On ellie's compute I go to turn it off, it does then it says I'm too busy for this right now and I'm back staring at the computer.

How the hell do I move on?

Edit: it does the same thing with the office laptop as well.

I ran into that situation when I started from a save from a previous update.
If you did that then you have to restart the game from the beginning of the game.

It seemed to work with that. I could close the in game computer.
But after concluding that I've stopped playing the game.

 

[Spfjolietjake]

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I ran into that situation when I started from a save from a previous update.
If you did that then you have to restart the game from the beginning of the game.

It seemed to work with that. I could close the in game computer.
But after concluding that I've stopped playing the game.

Ah thanks

 

[Paldor]

WhitePhantom has added content in the beginning of the game. Old saves causes problems.

It might be something worth mentioning on the download page.

As it is now, to find that out, you have to dive into the discussion thread.

 

[WhitePhantom]

I mean, this is the main menu image...

 

[Spfjolietjake]

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I mean, this is the main menu image...

Yes I was an idiot that I usually myself mock... no excuses.

 

[NateGrey]

Yes I was an idiot that I usually myself mock... no excuses.

My own thoughts about the additions:

In general, I can take it or leave it. I don't really care much about reading 3-4 newspaper articles each day, but it doesn't get in my way. The betting is a OK addition but doesn't add that much.

The Instagram thing is nice but it seems disconnected from the actual story. For example, I snubbed Tanya and danced with Ellie and Tanya still chose to follow me. And Connie tells Ellie she's my only follower while in fact Tanya and Jenna were following me as well at that point. That disconnect makes me think I was a bit too cautious in not following Fleur, or Ella's sisters Also, small thing but it would be nice to get a notification on your phone when one of the people you follow adds new pics.

Finally more a general story thing that's not even new as far as I recall, but I noticed it more with my new play. I was on the Steph path, but in one playthrough moved onto Ellie's path as soon as that became available. The strange thing is that the whole Steph thing then seems to quietly go away: there's no actual break-up and she never messages you again either, even though she was calling herself your "girlfriend" already. It's not really a complaint (I prefer not to break Steph's heart ) but it is a bit odd.

 

[Paldor]

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I mean, this is the main menu image...

It's amazing what you don't see when looking for something else, in this case 'LOAD.'
And the same thing on the load page...

Paldor is feeling stupid and slapping himself. ‍♂

 

[PalmFace]

This may be a stupid question but can you be on more than 1 girl's route in this game? I started going out with Steph and had some scenes with her. then I went out with Ellie and had dates with her and never heard of Steph again. In the gallery, I saw a scene for Steph, where she's wearing her "slave outfit" but never got the scene in game

 

[A.C.H.B.]

This may be a stupid question but can you be on more than 1 girl's route in this game? I started going out with Steph and had some scenes with her. then I went out with Ellie and had dates with her and never heard of Steph again. In the gallery, I saw a scene for Steph, where she's wearing her "slave outfit" but never got the scene in game

That Steph scene is mutually exclusive with the Ellie scene.

 

[PalmFace]

That Steph scene is mutually exclusive with the Ellie scene.

Fuck. Thanks for the info , tho

 

[twiztid]

The new phone and Laptop interface and interaction are a great touch.

 

[Carefree247]

(I prefer not to break Steph's heart )

I broke it without batting an eye on my Elli path, simply cuz her heartbreak scene is better than the alternative, I cannot state how unnatural she was in getting over it and made me second guess and hence I like to see that scne as it is more genuine, and I feel she is a simillar to Jenna .

I am confused as to who are the main Love interest so far I found Vanessa, Stephannie, Jenna and Ellie but I wonder if Connie Frankland could be an interest ?

 

[Shyguy1369]

I broke it without batting an eye on my Elli path, simply cuz her heartbreak scene is better than the alternative, I cannot state how unnatural she was in getting over it and made me second guess and hence I like to see that scne as it is more genuine, and I feel she is a simillar to Jenna .

I am confused as to who are the main Love interest so far I found Vanessa, Stephannie, Jenna and Ellie but I wonder if Connie Frankland could be an interest ?

I don't think Connie is an LI... I mean I guess there is a chance, but I see her more of a true best friend type here. But one you're missing in your list is Lydia herself, the VN is called Defending Lydia Collier lol.
Personally, my first and main run is all focused on Ellie.

 

[Spfjolietjake]

Steph is my main LI I'll try the rest after it's ended

 

[MrFriendly]

Steph is my main LI I'll try the rest after it's ended

Same. I was actually surprised that Steph had such a depressing background, to think that she’s been putting up with her roommate’s abuse this long (7 years). Especially as she is a cop.

 

[faradhii]

Quick question to the hivemind, what does the "lust" variable actually do? (I did a thread search and nothing lept out) enjoying the game and Ellie is best girl