Ren'Py Desert Stalker [v0.16c] [Zetan]

[mahin007]

Dev log 15.10.2023
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Not going to lie, this is one busy update. There are so many paths and small variations to consider that if it wasn't so difficult I'd find it funny.
We're a few renders short of 1000 again, and Zion's backstory (and menu theme) are not finished yet. So I'll see you all sometime between next weekend and the beginning of the week after that for the Beta release. It's all coming togetherrr...!!!
Render progress:
Visiting Abrax: 95%
Kateryna's homecoming: 100%
Fairy's introduction: 100%
Visiting Asani: 100%
Queen scenes: 100%
Home interactions: 80%
Settlement interactions: 95%
Settlement quest: Sekhmet's Legion pt. 1: 40%

Harem Scenes:
Emilia & Fairy: 100%

Animations: 90%
Coding: 90%

whoooa, 1000 renders!!! didnt expect that

 

[Mfka5]

whoooa, 1000 renders!!! didnt expect that

You seem surprised. So by your estimate sir, how much more playtime can we expect from it, would it make a huge difference.
Im genuinely curious

 

[mahin007]

tbh I dont know how much render we get each update in this game. But 1k update seems a lot in 3-4 months timeframe, thats why I am surprised

 

[Yngling]

I agree with the first part but to the second I will say exceptions don't make a rule.

Honestly, I think that concepts like democracy, equality, feminism etc. are results (and not the causes) of a well-organised and functional society.

In more primitive societies they don't really have the time for it, because they are too busy with other, more important, stuff.

But that doesn't mean that all primitive societies have the same ideas about male and female role models. In some females may be just as important as males, sometimes with similar roles as men, sometimes with different roles but with the same importance.
They just won't call that feminism.

In the game, you have a few strong women who take what they want (if they can) and a lot who realise that they can't.
You also have quite a few men who realise that they just can't take what they want.

 

[Xythurr]

Honestly, I think that concepts like democracy, equality, feminism etc. are results (and not the causes) of a well-organised and functional society.

In more primitive societies they don't really have the time for it, because they are too busy with other, more important, stuff.

But that doesn't mean that all primitive societies have the same ideas about male and female role models. In some females may be just as important as males, sometimes with similar roles as men, sometimes with different roles but with the same importance.
They just won't call that feminism.

In the game, you have a few strong women who take what they want (if they can) and a lot who realise that they can't.
You also have quite a few men who realise that they just can't take what they want.

You spelled out my intent spot on. The game is pretty realistic in that in a barbaric survival of the fittest might makes right society most women are subject to the will of powerful men.
While there are some exceptions like the ceremonial religious role the queen has or few powerful warriors like the bandit sisters the natural strength gap puts most women at a vast disadvantage.
Does this mean they are all used abused and discarded like toys? No because most women have fathers brothers etc who love them and will protect them.
That being said they are still under the authority of their male protectors.
That is what the setting lays out hence why I said women don't have "rights" in Desert Stalker. The whole game is a fairly accurate representation of some ancient real world civilizations with the acceptance of incest being accurate as well.
I wonder how intentional that is or if turned out that way by chance as they were trying to imagine a brutal post-apocalyptic society rebuilding civilization.

 

[dolfe67]

In a post-apo world, society would probably devolve and return to previous times, as well as women's "rights". Men going hunting/farming and women staying home with kids

 

[EVIL555]

Settlement quest: Sekhmet's Legion pt. 1: 40% will not have time to finish?

 

[Yngling]

In a post-apo world, society would probably devolve and return to previous times, as well as women's "rights". Men going hunting/farming and women staying home with kids

I think the entire concept of "rights" goes out the window.

But the traditional role patterns that you describe are perhaps a bit too simplistic and are not universally applicable to all primitive cultures.

And Zeta is actually supposed to be a bastion of civilisation in a lawless world.

 

[Xythurr]

I think the entire concept of "rights" goes out the window.

But the traditional role patterns that you describe are perhaps a bit too simplistic and are not universally applicable to all primitive cultures.

And Zeta is actually supposed to be a bastion of civilisation in a lawless world.

If Zeta is the standard for law and fairness really think about just how much life sucks for 98% of people out there alone or in group settings.
Like damn I would rather walk into a hotzone till my skin melted off than live in that shit.

 

[Holyx9]

DS is such a good game. I can't for the release.

 

[KMnM]

So the new 0.14 will be released early next month?

 

[xapican]

So the new 0.14 will be released early next month?

https://f95zone.to/threads/desert-stalker-v0-13c-zetan.68105/post-11967374
If everything runs smoth it seems so, I left you the link special thank's to der123fer

 

[Filipis]

You spelled out my intent spot on. The game is pretty realistic in that in a barbaric survival of the fittest might makes right society most women are subject to the will of powerful men.
While there are some exceptions like the ceremonial religious role the queen has or few powerful warriors like the bandit sisters the natural strength gap puts most women at a vast disadvantage.
Does this mean they are all used abused and discarded like toys? No because most women have fathers brothers etc who love them and will protect them.
That being said they are still under the authority of their male protectors.
That is what the setting lays out hence why I said women don't have "rights" in Desert Stalker. The whole game is a fairly accurate representation of some ancient real world civilizations with the acceptance of incest being accurate as well.
I wonder how intentional that is or if turned out that way by chance as they were trying to imagine a brutal post-apocalyptic society rebuilding civilization.

Women may not have enjoyed the same rights as they do today, but a lot of cultures actually placed increased value on women as carriers of life/future generations. They were subservient to their husbands, but mistreating your wife physically was punishable by up to death.

 

[Herwig]

This is an amazing game. Thanks for the great work.

i was so tired of the collage games and this was fresh air. the models are amazing and the flavors also very implemented.

I hope you keep going with the development because i really liked the story.

 

[Xythurr]

Women may not have enjoyed the same rights as they do today, but a lot of cultures actually placed increased value on women as carriers of life/future generations. They were subservient to their husbands, but mistreating your wife physically was punishable by up to death.

True. I believe I covered that when I stated they were protected.

 

[Machete]

tbh I dont know how much render we get each update in this game. But 1k update seems a lot in 3-4 months timeframe, thats why I am surprised

So far this game's releases have been decently frequent and rather big with content.

 

[icecrea233]

Will there be any sharing in the next update?

 

[AlexFXR]

So far this game's releases have been decently frequent and rather big with content.

I hope this will continue to be the case in the future.

 

[mahin007]

So far this game's releases have been decently frequent and rather big with content.

do you know how many render per release?

 

[DogBeersHadOne]

At least 1K, judging from the last devlog.