VN Ren'Py Abandoned Dr. Amana, Sexual Therapist [v2.0.0P] [Ianvs]

[RomanHume]

If the game will remain only with 2 paths which are all-choice-A and all-choice-B, then there is no need for a walkthrough. Just be up front about it and put such notice on intro or somewhere so that the players know that there are only 2 paths to play through. Walkthrough is only required if the choices ended up matter more and more, as well as with complex branches.

That is generally how we feel, but some people have expressed an interest in the actual mathematics behind each choice. So we figure eventually we can put such a walkthrough together to satisfy those readers. It would be easy enough to do, we just aren't going to make it a priority yet. There is still much more writing to be done and we want to wait until the beta when things are more solidified.

 

[RomanHume]

Thanks for your help though - Always appreciated!!

We want to thank both of you for your help in maintaining this forum. It's much appreciated.

 

[RomanHume]

I just played 0.3, i really like your way to start the story, its new and creative. Renders are good. just one comment i think the text inside the choices need to be more clear.

I like the game, i will download the new version and play it.

Absolutely. Until v0.4.1 we hadn't done much customization to the GUI. With this last release we have begun taking care of a few things here and there. Changing the choice dialogue color was a priority because the white on white was pissing us off too.

 

[RomanHume]

Dr. Amana, Sexual Therapist: Patient 001 ‘Roger Harrington’
Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue?!
Lol penedeyewink:

LOL. Not at all, and we freely admit that. But what we wanted was a name for a series of stories. This way, we can update the subtitle with a new patient number and patient name but keep the Dr. Amana character as sort of the unifying theme between them.

Perhaps it makes sense only from a long term branding perspective, but we felt it was the right choice.

 

[PandaLulz]

LOL. Not at all, and we freely admit that. But what we wanted was a name for a series of stories. This way, we can update the subtitle with a new patient number and patient name but keep the Dr. Amana character as sort of the unifying theme between them.

Perhaps it makes sense only from a long term branding perspective, but we felt it was the right choice.

Should be called Depraved Confessions: Patient 001 'Roger Harrington'
:evilsmile:

 

[RomanHume]

I just played the game and wanted to write why I see a lot of poential in the game when I found this comment.
These are basically the exact reasons why I'm looking forward to seeing more of the game, especially the diversity part. Keep up the good work.

Don't get me wrong, I like my busty Caucasian females as much as the next, but every once in awhile daddy wants some chocolate or a flat chested Asian. You know, just to keep things spicy. =D

 

[RomanHume]

4 updates in 15 days? Wow

We are very serious about powering through the alpha phase of this project. Alpha is going to help us solidify our story and play with some of our perspectives and plot lines. Beta will be where we knuckle down and start doing some serious writing and rendering. That will likely take more time but the final product will be of a much higher quality.

 

[RomanHume]

I like the game
Hope some branches get more content soon

Between real jobs, families and fatherhood, we are cranking as fast as we can friend. But we are enthusiastic and dauntless, so hang in there with us and we'll try to make it worth the wait.

 

[RomanHume]

downloaded the newest update but when I try to open up the actual exe file itself absolutely nothing happens. If someone could help me then it would be greatly appreciated.

I've had this question come up a couple of times and both times it was because the user didn't extract the file from the zip. It gets disorienting sometimes because windows will open a zip file like a regular directory and its easy to miss the fact that you are in a compressed folder.

Let me know if this isn't the case and we'll see if we can help you figure it out.

 

[RomanHume]

Now that the game has finally got a bit of content to it, must admit that the concept is very intriguing. Has potential to keep spewing out branches and new characters at a whim due to the therapist setup, the renders on the girls are pretty good too - not your usual models (aside from the gym girl)

We appreciate you coming back and giving us a second go. Our early-low content release was a combination of enthusiasm and a desire to get reader feedback from day one. Since the alpha is still very much playdough, it's easier for us to take into consideration reader opinions and make adjustments that the community finds desirable.

So it was always a trade-off between releasing almost nothing but having the freedom to course correct along the way, or releasing a bunch of content, but having more difficulty in going back and making beneficial changes.

We have been hearing that Monica (the gym girl) has been seen in several other games. Before beta we might poll and see a model change is a good idea. Obviously most creators, ourselves included, draw heavily from Daz Assets. Our hope is that our variants are different enough to make the characters feel new and unique, but if we have model that is frequently used and appears much the same way we have her, we have no qualms about recasting.

(The truth is, Daz fucked us. They kept running sales around black Friday and Christmas that were too good to pass up and our dumbasses kept shelling out dough on all the models and assets we thought were hot or a good bargain. So we're sitting on a stack of digital resources that we are just itching to use. =D)

 

[RomanHume]

Damn, that's twice now I started to respond and UncleVT had my back. Thanks for the awesome assists!

 

[RomanHume]

Should be called Depraved Confessions: Patient 001 'Roger Harrington'
:evilsmile:

We thought about, "The More the Furrier: Road Tales of Roger the Renegade Pervert" but then that just kind of spun us off in a weird dimension and I didn't really know what the story was about at that point.

 

[RomanHume]

Okay... I WAS interested until:
1: "Interactive Comic" smacks of no control at all
2: Premise of "You're going to bang everything if you want to or not" too clear
3: I believe they'll all turn into supersluts at some point

I generally don't play Male Protag games but I will if they're interesting and not focussed around his magically addictive cock which is somehow bigger than a horse dong. I have seen nothing yet that dissuades me from these beliefs.
In reference to Point 1, I have no problem with story-driven games (as opposed to the slew of "Open World" things we get now) but because I had no choice and got shunted from point a to point b whether I wanted to go there yet or not is one reason I've viewed anything that labels itself as an "Interactive Comic" as a Kinetic Novel. They can be great and the renders a fine thing, but I don't like the feeling of not being in control of a character I'm supposed to be.

Squark, I apologize that I did not see this before or respond. If I can, I just want to address a couple of your concerns.

The first, I'm curious where you draw the line of 'control' in a story. It's not that I'm discrediting what you're saying, I would just need to know what you consider 'no control' before I can agree or disagree that our story fits your definition. I'm sure it varies from person to person.

However, on point two, I can give that a rousing false. You do not have to fuck everything. We just want to make sure you have the option to fuck everything. We are including dialogue options that completely shut down romance with a character. This can not only change the story, but allow you to blow past dialogue and scenes with characters that you don't feel are interesting or attractive.

Now, one of the things we want in this story is proportion, that includes dongs. Giant magic penises are not part of our story (in fact it's something I generally hate in most adult fiction because shit just gets out of hand).

Now we know that this is a story about sexual escapades and encounters, but we very much don't want this to come off like a cheap porno. We are doing our best to write dialogue and sex scenes that not only flow naturally, but carry with it an aura of believability. (And if we stray to far from that, I would hope our readers call us out on it so we can course correct.)

We want the sexual scenes to arise from good characterization, dialogue and rationality. We don't want the sex to occur as a result of magic pills, magic penises or magic talismans. Story driven, that's the goal.

We hope you'll give us a chance, and if you do, we'd love your feedback!

 

[trumpthatbitch]

Squark, I apologize that I did not see this before or respond. If I can, I just want to address a couple of your concerns.

The first, I'm curious where you draw the line of 'control' in a story. It's not that I'm discrediting what you're saying, I would just need to know what you consider 'no control' before I can agree or disagree that our story fits your definition. I'm sure it varies from person to person.

However, on point two, I can give that a rousing false. You do not have to fuck everything. We just want to make sure you have the option to fuck everything. We are including dialogue options that completely shut down romance with a character. This can not only change the story, but allow you to blow past dialogue and scenes with characters that you don't feel are interesting or attractive.

Now, one of the things we want in this story is proportion, that includes dongs. Giant magic penises are not part of our story (in fact it's something I generally hate in most adult fiction because shit just gets out of hand).

Now we know that this is a story about sexual escapades and encounters, but we very much don't want this to come off like a cheap porno. We are doing our best to write dialogue and sex scenes that not only flow naturally, but carry with it an aura of believability. (And if we stray to far from that, I would hope our readers call us out on it so we can course correct.)

We want the sexual scenes to arise from good characterization, dialogue and rationality. We don't want the sex to occur as a result of magic pills, magic penises or magic talismans. Story driven, that's the goal.

We hope you'll give us a chance, and if you do, we'd love your feedback!

Funnily enough my experience is the exact opposite. I'm a guy. I like to put myself in the shoes of the protag.

Can't do that with a chick. And watching her f a whole bunch of guys who aren't the protag is pretty much cucking yourself

I avoid every female protag game for this reason. Can't get into playing a chick when I have a dick. Can't get into any one of male MC when they are usually five of them. Pretty sure they are targeted to me anyways more lonely women i think in japan it's labelled josei or something similar. If there are guys who enjoy these type of games pretty sure they are a niche group.

 

[dutchpete]

@RomanHume Congratz on this game.
A very nice start so far
Come Februari I wille certainly become a Patron

 

[muttdoggy]

If you're willing, changing it to "Dr. Amana, Sexual Therapist" might help us with branding and consistency going forward. Or for simplicity sake we have also been throwing around DAST001 to reference the first story in the series.

Changed title in OP.

 

[RomanHume]

@RomanHume Congratz on this game.
A very nice start so far
Come Februari I wille certainly become a Patron

We really appreciate you giving our story a try and we're glad you've enjoyed it thus far. Our goal is to continue delivering the goods!

 

[bacchusplateau]

I gave 'er a quick whirl, and I mean quick. I thought there would've been more in 0.41, but I guess I should be use to version numbers meaning very little. I do like the premise, and this obviously can be very good. I'll let this one brew for a bit longer before revisiting. Good luck and I hope to see amazing things from you and this game!

 

[Luigi08]

I've had this question come up a couple of times and both times it was because the user didn't extract the file from the zip. It gets disorienting sometimes because windows will open a zip file like a regular directory and its easy to miss the fact that you are in a compressed folder.

Let me know if this isn't the case and we'll see if we can help you figure it out.

Ok I unzipped the file the same as the first time and it's working so in hind sight thank you my friend.

 

[Saint Blackmoor]

I like this game,the name change is a good idea. I wonder if Roger is going to get some physical therapy from the good doctor.