VN Ren'Py Emily Does it All [Ep.1] [PurpleLineStudios]

[Saint Blackmoor]

I like this a lot, thanks! Did you see the opacity slider in the Preferences section? The textbox is definitely something that we have wrestled with.

You're welcome.

I saw the slider and tried it, but I like white font. I guess it is less obvious. I'm particular about seeing the whole screen during the game, and I've tried many different mods. Every game is different visually.

I feel Immersion is not a high priority for developers when making a game, but it should be. Keeping players engaged in the game is crucial to their desire to return for more. The concept of Feng Shui is similar. Orienting functions within the game to create a better flow.

As I said, there isn't a perfect text box because the colors and objects behind the text change constantly. But I/you don't want a black text box either. Everyone has their preference.

I like the direction you're going with the game.

 

[PurpleLineStudios]

Sad to hear, as most definitely prefer having choices on who they are interested in. Never enjoyable when things are forced on you, especially in the case of it being something you won't enjoy. Not everyone will like every character, and it is going to ruin the game for them when they are forced to be with someone they don't like. Especially in a female protagonist game, as it starts to veer into unavoidable slut simulator style games where the FMC is banging anyone and everyone with no player control at all.

EDIT: At least you're upfront about it though now, instead of us finding out later in the game when it starts happening. So, thanks for that at least.

Not trying to change your mind or tell you how to do things, just my thoughts is all. Stick to what works for you and you'll find your audience. Just not my cup of tea lol. Still, wish you the best with this and thanks.

I totally understand your concern, we know that this is all a juggling act and there's no way we can make everyone happy.

But I do want to make something clear: We don't view this as a slut simulator. The FMC is going to have sex, lots of sex, that's true. But most college kids (at least when we went to school) did have lots of sex. But I want to stress that the throuple is going to play a major role in this game. Something that has always bothered me in AVGs is how sexual encounters escalate. By using the throuple, and one or two other relationships, we think we can dive deeper into kinks and fetishes and root them to relatively grounded porn plot. In episode 1 you've already met most of the major players and we suspect by the end of episode 2 you'll have met virtually all of the major players. Emily will only sleep with some of them, and there will be characters that have no interest in sleeping with her. By keeping the circle of LIs small, we think we can develop stronger relationships with each character which will make it more reasonable as they explore their shared interests.

So to that end it's really important to us that we make the supporting cast either likable or interesting. We don't want this to be a situation where a sizable portion of the audience groans whenever someone comes on screen. Whether it's Nick, Luke, or anyone else, they all have a part to play in allowing Emily to explore her sexuality.

 

[Geigi]

I totally understand your concern, we know that this is all a juggling act and there's no way we can make everyone happy.

But I do want to make something clear: We don't view this as a slut simulator. The FMC is going to have sex, lots of sex, that's true. But most college kids (at least when we went to school) did have lots of sex. But I want to stress that the throuple is going to play a major role in this game. Something that has always bothered me in AVGs is how sexual encounters escalate. By using the throuple, and one or two other relationships, we think we can dive deeper into kinks and fetishes and root them to relatively grounded porn plot. In episode 1 you've already met most of the major players and we suspect by the end of episode 2 you'll have met virtually all of the major players. Emily will only sleep with some of them, and there will be characters that have no interest in sleeping with her. By keeping the circle of LIs small, we think we can develop stronger relationships with each character which will make it more reasonable as they explore their shared interests.

So to that end it's really important to us that we make the supporting cast either likable or interesting. We don't want this to be a situation where a sizable portion of the audience groans whenever someone comes on screen. Whether it's Nick, Luke, or anyone else, they all have a part to play in allowing Emily to explore her sexuality.

Props to you Dev for having a common sense and not think that FMC can have sex and not be a whore. It's shocking by how many people like when female characters cheat as nymphos but then they judge them.

 

[PurpleLineStudios]

Longer post with more thoughts/suggestions.

Spoiler: Just my thoughts...

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I'm sorry, I seem to be getting a bit catty/snarky with my comments.
I really don't mean to be.
Maybe I should take a break and continue with this (in a separate comment/post) later.
Hopefully you can get something useful out of my notes.

Best of Luck! I wish you all the best with this game!!

There's a lot here but I do want to mention a couple of the easier points:

1) Class schedule- When I was a senior I had a pretty light schedule that allowed for Friday's off. I can't remember exactly how it worked, but basically I had a collection of Tu-Th classes, and the M-W were extra long. It's been a long time, so the details are a little vague.

2) Senior Research Seminar- This was literally the name of the capstone class I took my senior year . You know, that may have been the same semester that I had Fridays off. We originally did explore making the class more specific, but for gameplay and narrative reasons we chose a more general seminar class where the students would take part is longer, deeper, explorations of study areas. I promise, there was a method to the madness.

And no worries about the snark.

 

[Dessolos]

Just played this. So far I really like the FMC she is alot of fun and doesn't feel like your generic FMC that is going to turn slut and get corrupted just a normal girl looking to have a good time. Feels like one of the better FMC games to me just because of the overall feel and tone of it to me.

 

[JenMistress]

Very glad the Universal Mods worked with this, as that's why I added it to my Games to Play List.

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Thank you so very much for this, and totally looking forward for more!!!

 

[WhiteWolf619]

Some Fan art for the thread. More to come. For now the lovely Claire. DAMN SEXY!!!
PurpleLineStudios Thank you for allowing me this, this game has a been a breath of fresh air. And can't wait for what's ahead. Keep up the great work.