Ren'Py Detached [v0.17.3 Public] [Scruffles]

[Scruffles DEV]

Aight folks, I'm working on a fix for this as we speak.

 

[Scruffles DEV]

I want to try the newest update but fourteen and a half giga-bytes is a hefty file size for my laptop and would require removing some other things I don't want to remove at this stage. So I would second a request for a compressed Mac version, although I would understand if that is not a high priority.

I've just gotten around to figuring out better image compressing. 0.18.0, when eventually released publicly, will be roughly 10-11gb smaller. As of right now, 0.18.0 is sitting at just over 4gb.

 

[Scruffles DEV]

I'm not sure why I'm writing this, but it might be of use to someone who browses the thread.

First off - the game is pretty well written, all things considered. As for WHAT'S written, well... it's a lot, in multiple ways. Pretty dense writing.

Initially, I think that the MC was written very well in many regards, including (but not limited to) how he annoys the player/reader as well as the characters in the story. It's all very intentional, and very well done for what the game is.

At the same time, there are many things I dislike about him and the writing as a whole, and many times it comes off as either repetitive, preachy, or both.

As for the characters themselves... to me, that was the biggest disappointment. Not because they're bad. Quite the opposite, most of them are written very well. But for every single LI I've met, there's at least one or more things that either makes me feel disgusted, repulsed or otherwise just very negatively towards them. Some more than others, and some start off really likeable... until things start being revealed and/or shown that just absolutely kills my interest in them. I could go into specifics one by one like some other folks have... but honestly, I don't want to keep thinking about them anymore as I don't think I'll be coming back to this title despite it's great excellence in the writing department (give a man who hates fish the world's best prepared tuna and he still won't savor it, even if he appreciates the excellence in its preparation).

I mean that not as someone looking for some porn, but in some way or another they made me feel like I don't want to follow their stories anymore, don't want to get involved and want to cut them out completely - kinda like the MC himself usually does (or did). Of course we can't do that in this game though, as that'd go against what the game proposes itself to be.

I played until the end of chapter one and the introduction of the "variants" (Kyle and Diana). Quit the game just now, before the event itself was over (specifically, as King and Nathan entered the room with Sam and the MC to question them and King nearly pukes (again) after using her power to "see" the MC). I think that's about, roughly, half of the current content available? Like I said, it's a really dense game and very slow paced.

The story itself was interesting enough for me to push forward even with me liking the characters less and less as I advanced (with Lupe being the "last drop" as the chapter 1 events were wrapping up), however, it got very convoluted very fast towards the end of chapter one with tropes I absolutely detest (alternative worlds/versions of people), and prior to that the pacing was nearly GLACIAL in regards to anything regarding the events that initially set the whole story in motion - the things related to the shards and just about everything related to Sam.

Instead, there's a heavy focus on the MC's interactions with the characters, and a heavy (and oftentimes graphic) focus on the mental/internal goings on of the MC's mind.

I also felt that the game at times went out of its way to be disrespectful toward religion (Christianity in particular) and also has a very "anti-establishment political vibe" to it's themes and messaging, though the latter isn't too on the nose. The former is.

In regards to the religious references and imagery that is used I just thought... why? Why go out of your way to do things in this way? Felt very uncomfortable (and I'm not exactly a practitioner or anything but... I mean, for example, why would there be a placement of a crucified Ronald McDonald - a clown - painting in a fast-food joint in one of Lupe's events? Not to mention all the quoted scripture (many times with very intentionally warped text).

As an art form and as a means to convey a feeling or mentality, I get it. A way to denote a feeling of "godlike amoral superiority" or something of the like? I get it, I really do, but I don't appreciate the way it was done.

Overall, it's a very good and very well-written title... that will absolutely NOT appeal to MANY people. Even if initially people do connect in some way or another with the MC, as I did and I'm sure many ppl would/will as well, as events play out many people will feel more and more "DETACHED" from the game (pun absolutely intended cause I'm hilarious).

If you're on the fence about the game, give it a try. It's a very specific cup of tea that will not appeal to many people, but you just might enjoy it... maybe.

Praise be to The One.

 

[Scruffles DEV]

what are the 4 lewd events that were added?

Anne - Gym
Audrey - Evening Call
Hanako - Evening Invite
Lupe - Weekday Bar

 

[Scruffles DEV]

We have a classic case of missing variable.

Version 0.15.0 - maineventsch2.rpy
Line 16480:
$ renpy.end_replay()
$ selfmadeprison = True
$ hana_aff +=1
$ hana_dep +=1

Version 0.16.2 - maineventsch2.rpy
Line 16589:
$ renpy.end_replay()
$ selfmadeprison = True
$ selfmadeprison_post = True
$ hana_aff +=1
$ hana_dep +=1

Old saves are not broken per se. Code that fixes the missing variable is already in game. Placement is really odd though.

Spoiler: anneevents.rpy

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Workaround for the impatient (no console or code changes needed):

First, backup your saves. I don't expect any problems, but it's better to keep a copy of C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\Detached-1665805580 until the official fix is released.

Visit Anne in God's Might Gym in the morning and hit SKIP button during the event. Days counter is activated. Wait 7 days or more and the event will start next Saturday morning.

Sir. Cockalot okokok

I suppose I should have mentioned this before. I use Anne's Gym Hangout as a dumping place for flag fixes so people don't have to start over/revert back to an old save in case I fuck up my shit (which happens an embarrassing amount of times, thank fuck for my Discord community lol).

That said, follow the instructions at the bottom of this comment. That should fix the issue.

If anyone has a better way to retroactively update flags, I'm all ears. I'm kind of free balling this game making thing with zero prior coding knowledge lol

 

[ElukiaTV]

I've just gotten around to figuring out better image compressing. 0.18.0, when eventually released publicly, will be roughly 10-11gb smaller. As of right now, 0.18.0 is sitting at just over 4gb.

And what an amazing great news that is

 

[Kitsunetsuki]

I suppose I should have mentioned this before. I use Anne's Gym Hangout as a dumping place for flag fixes so people don't have to start over/revert back to an old save in case I fuck up my shit (which happens an embarrassing amount of times, thank fuck for my Discord community lol).

Smart thinking. It really helped us out with this bug. Losing your saves really sucks.

If anyone has a better way to retroactively update flags, I'm all ears. I'm kind of free balling this game making thing with zero prior coding knowledge lol

Maybe something like this:

label after_load:
    if selfmadeprison == True and worldgrey == False:
        $ selfmadeprison_post = True
        renpy.block_rollback()

Just an idea. If I understood the scene flow correctly, this should fix the variable on game load. Rollback is blocked only if there's something to fix.

Anyway, thanks for the game. Looking forward to the next update.

 

[DarkDaemonX]

Started playing the game and finished all content.


I really hope Laurel becomes an LI, seeing as she has more presence in the story than she should have as a (currently) non-LI.

After fucking Audrey for the first time, it sets a variable to true if another variable is 6 or lower, what do those variables mean?

How many more main girls, side girls, and bros will the game get, since we can scroll on those pages I assume a lot more.

Will we be able to have the option to fuck Kyle at some point?

Will the LIs be able to get pregnant later, a few of them mention getting pregnant (from the top of my head: Lupe, Hanako, Audrey).


My favorite LI has to be Hanako, 2nd is Rose, 3rd is Anne, 4th is Lupe, and 5th is a tie between Audrey and Madison.

 

[Null Void Abyss]

Am not gay but I swear that I put my dick in kyle

 

[xXGojiraXc]

There's a trap? And actual sex with said trap?

 

[okokok]

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[Trans boy uwu]

we definetly ned more Diane and Erin content

 

[traplover19]

how the hell do i trigger forbidden knowledge

 

[hakulaku97]

is there already incest in this game? i seem to recall that incest was in the future tags

 

[Fleet Admiral Trump-Kun]

yo guys any full save?

 

[Yarazin]

is there already incest in this game? i seem to recall that incest was in the future tags

In a way there is, the question gave me a good chuckle.

 

[Serpent Wolf Dragon]

I don't mind the game, but not been able to 'be' the MC or even name him makes the game a form of cuck holding for me, as you are watching as a third party and not been that Character in the story.
The narrator needs to tell the story of the MC "you the player" and not have the MC be someone you have to learn to relate to as he is preaching his sob story to you.
this is more apparent as you now watching so dude named -potato- have relations with the LI and not you named -tomato-

In short it breaks the immersion of the story for me

P.s.it should be a standard for all VN's to name yourself as MC if you so choose.

 

[ElukiaTV]

Man, you must really hate books.

 

[Skully69]

hey loving the game but i cant get the main event "Erin" quest to trigger ? plus the game is stuck on thursdays but keeps the rotation of weekdays/weekends yet keeps counting days, all prerequisites are done so i m stumped. I am being dumb here ?

edit/ update: loaded an earlier save (choice between getting it on for the first time with hanako that i previously declined) and it it just worked.

 

[Trans boy uwu]

I don't mind the game, but not been able to 'be' the MC or even name him makes the game a form of cuck holding for me, as you are watching as a third party and not been that Character in the story.
The narrator needs to tell the story of the MC "you the player" and not have the MC be someone you have to learn to relate to as he is preaching his sob story to you.
this is more apparent as you now watching so dude named -potato- have relations with the LI and not you named -tomato-

In short it breaks the immersion of the story for me

P.s.it should be a standard for all VN's to name yourself as MC if you so choose.

No, the story would not work at all if you could name yourself. The name of the MC is very important for chapter 2, once you reach it. And its legit crazy to call it cuckolding for not being able to name your character. its a game