VN Ren'Py Eternum [v0.7.5 Public] [Caribdis]

[Yvier the Duck]

I hate NTR, for me cheating is a no-no and rape is a reason to desinstall a game for me, but I don't think the Orion-Nova sex scene was something like that. Yes, Maat forced the situation, but was Nova who wants to do it and Orion have doubts at first but only at first. I think that's why the scene works and why the praetorians don't do a shit, because was consensual.

I can agree that was unnecessary to the Orion-Nova situation, Nova already felt attraction toward Orion but I think that what Caribdis wanted wasn't show or develop that attraction, but show that Nova was more than a timid girl, she was a pervert too, like Orion. Probably Caribdis was scared that the characters of Nova and Luna were to much similar, and making Nova more quirky sexually was his solution.

PD: Sorry if my english is really bad, is not my first (or second) language and usually I don't write a lot, but I really like the game and Nova and I think that the scene was amazing, but yes, can be easily misunderstood.

 

[Idontplay]

You're not wrong, there was some romantic interest from Nova towards the protagonist. I think the issue most people have is that the relationship wasn't more dynamic, and was instead basically forced to happen. At the very least, this is my main complaint.
And I'm sure there are also people just annoyed that first sexual scene with Nova happened around another person, rather than being a one on one affair. Anti-NTR kinda thing.

Well, Nova (but also Luna) is basically a really lonely girl due to her unusual behaviour, so no wonder she has literally lost her mind when she has meet a guy "interested" in her; she has even bought her first phone to be able to talk with Orion.
I agree that the scene was a little bit forced, but this is one of the few weak points Caribdis still has: sometimes, when he wants to evolve his characters and their relationships, he doesn't let the time pass in order to have a natural evolution of these relationships, but he imposes a jump forward, whit the result that certain evolutions seems a little bit forced. The Nova-Orion-Maat is a good example of this. With the aggravanting that it was a scene without any romance, while some players would have loved see a more intimate scene.
At least this is my opinion.

 

[MagnusAxess]

Nova's consent was dubious and not everyone likes hatefucks

She quite clearly wanted to and was playing it off like "Oh no I guess I have to oh no what a drag damn well I guess I gotta take one for the team guys oops" I think it was quite clear if you read everything.

Well, Nova (but also Luna) is basically a really lonely girl due to her unusual behaviour, so no wonder she has literally lost her mind when she has meet a guy "interested" in her; she has even bought her first phone to be able to talk with Orion.
I agree that the scene was a little bit forced, but this is one of the few weak points Caribdis still has: sometimes, when he wants to evolve his characters and their relationships, he doesn't let the time pass in order to have a natural evolution of these relationships, but he imposes a jump forward, whit the result that certain evolutions seems a little bit forced. The Nova-Orion-Maat is a good example of this. With the aggravanting that it was a scene without any romance, while some players would have loved see a more intimate scene.
At least this is my opinion.

I don't think we won't have a romantic intimate scene in the future. Just like with our best friend who ended up awkward with what we did we will move on and try to grow more rapidly to a romantic relationship. Adversity builds friendships and using those to show off desires of shy characters to help push them forward so they aren't just stuck in lust has to be expected in a game like this.

 

[LegendaryAsura]

Just the other day I saw someone's comment mentioning this VN and saying it had high quality. I wasn't expecting much when I started it, but I absolutely loved it. The glimpse into Penelope's memory of the past really got me emotional. I can't say too much but great work. I just loved it and will wait for the next update with a big smile on my face. Thank you to the creator for his amazing work once again. I will definitely support it and play his previous game in the near future.
P.S. Luna best girl.

 

[jengo333]

Just the other day I saw someone's comment mentioning this VN and saying it had high quality. I wasn't expecting much when I satarted it, but I absolutely loved it. The glimpse into Penelope's memory of the past really got me emotional. I can't say too much but great work. I just loved it and will wait for the next update with a big smile on my face. Thank you to the creator for his amazing work once again. I will definitely support it and play his previous game in the near future.
P.S. Luna best girl.

+1 to this. Just played through and was really, really impressed. A ton of the situations are just REALLY hot, and the humor is on par with some of the other great VNs I've really enjoyed. Some legitimately "I burst out laughing out loud" funny moments.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the MUSIC! REALLY well done and adds a ton to the game.

 

[Avaron1974]

The game is awesome but i'm not a fan of the camera during sex scenes.

I'm normally only really into lesbian stuff but occasionally I see a character I find quite hot and they get great scenes that are worth jilling to.

So Nova getting facefucked was hot except the camera keeps panning behind the MC to a big full on view of his arse and that dried me up like the Sahara. From damp to desert in seconds.

Don't know what the fascination some devs have with either auto forward sex scenes or camera angles that manage to remove the hotness from sex scenes but it's getting all to common.

Just because you can do something doesn't mean you need to do it all the time.

If a girl is getting facefucked then the focus NEEDS to be on that not panning behind the MC where we can't see shit. What should have been a hot scene was completely ruined.

Game is awesome, absolutely 10/10. Sex scenes are hit and miss, mainly miss. Camera constantly panning away from the action with camera angles after the first not being great.

If the panning was toned riiiiiight the hell down it would be awesome all round. Constantly panning away from the action is jarring as fuck.

 

[Jasticus]

I realize its different strokes for different folks, but damn if some of you aren't picky as hell. lol

Also, RE: Getting Deep with Nova, as much as I'm sure all of us would like if every relationship progressed normally (well, normally for a harem?) and then getting to see that payoff. However when working with multiple girls in a set story and timeframe to work in, AND to give them all an adequate/equal showing - sometimes a 'shortcut' might be taken that you think stretches credulity.

And that's ok. A lot of the criticisms have been well thought out and I'm sure Caribdis appreciates that to make it better later (or even in his next potential game), but on the flip side it might help to remember the story constraints.

Please don't make Caribdis have to be one of those devs that just starts adding scenes for the sake of adding scenes with little to no plot progress. There is already enough of those.

 

[Avaron1974]

Please don't make Caribdis have to be one of those devs that just starts adding scenes for the sake of adding scenes with little to no plot progress. There is already enough of those.

To be fair, i'm trying to make his life easier.

All i'm concerned about is the panning during sex scenes. It doesn't need to be a constant thing especially when the panning sometimes blocks the action going on like with Nova's blowjob scene. That didn't need any panning at all, all views should be on the action not behind the MC where we can't see anything.

Everything else, for me at least, is perfect.

 

[LegendaryAsura]

+1 to this. Just played through and was really, really impressed. A ton of the situations are just REALLY hot, and the humor is on par with some of the other great VNs I've really enjoyed. Some legitimately "I burst out laughing out loud" funny moments.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the MUSIC! REALLY well done and adds a ton to the game.

Yeah, the music was amazing too. It complemented all scenes perfectly.

 

[CHAD-MAN]

Considering the nature of Eternum being an online experience I'd say the Maat scene works as it should. Every other non-Eternum lewd sequence was a bit more tamed and intimate, as opposed to Eternum, which I guess it fits the needs of debauching the LIs to that point IRL. Personally I didnt care much about the scene but it certainly not one of my favorites aswell, but I having a BJ from Nova would quite difficult otherwise... now the door is open for more private good times.

+1 to this. Just played through and was really, really impressed. A ton of the situations are just REALLY hot, and the humor is on par with some of the other great VNs I've really enjoyed. Some legitimately "I burst out laughing out loud" funny moments.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the MUSIC! REALLY well done and adds a ton to the game.

I love these games, the quality is so much better from the usual fetish catering and lewd scene shipping.

Sadly, after you play the best the genre AVN has too offer, almost every other game becomes garbage tier and its hard to find another gem. I can't play some games for the lack of proper story, renders, music or all the above.

 

[Phase_01]

Sadly, after you play the best the genre AVN has too offer, almost every other game becomes garbage tier and its hard to find another gem. I can't play some games for the lack of proper story, renders, music or all the above.

Honestly, I've spent probably literal months trying to find more games that are this entertaining. It's so hard to find other honey select games that have appealing art and story, after experiencing Eternum/OIAL, Ripples, and Pale Carnations, or just games in general. Too much shit is just either way too long to update, with no stable update cycle/changelogs, or are missing that certain spice that the Big 3 have. (Yes I am dubbing it that)

 

[Plaguerave]

All I have to say is damn.

I was hoping for more when suddenly end cant wait for next release.

And I do have to agree with Avaron on the camera panning and angles some of the scenes started out like holy hell this is great then you see a different angle that takes away from the hotness of the scene.

 

[playillusiongames]

pretty far into the game now.... uh... is there any sexual content coming... just wondering

 

[Son of Durin]

pretty far into the game now.... uh... is there any sexual content coming... just wondering

No. Complete celibacy. Well, except for the occasional 'bate by the MC when he dreams about Axel.

You can take my word on it, or you can search the thread.

 

[playillusiongames]

well.. a very unsatisfying thighjob later now the cute girl runs away from me

 

[Son of Durin]

well.. a very unsatisfying thighjob later now the cute girl runs away from me

MC seemed to be satisfied. What's wrong? Not into foreplay or the chase? Virgin or do you pay for it?

 

[Dorfnutter]

pretty far into the game now.... uh... is there any sexual content coming... just wondering

There's an optional sex scene with the blue-haired escort/prostitute back in Ion/Cyberpunk server if you chose to pay for her...

Also there's another sex scene with a side girl in the latest update as well as some scenes with 2 main girls (assuming you're following their routes).

 

[playillusiongames]

4hours later and i got to see some more boobies..... yay

 

[playillusiongames]

Don't get me wrong... i like the story... and its a beautiful game... just wish there was a little more sex like... once an hour of gameplay wouldnt be too much to ask for i wouldnt think... not in a eros game

And no... having the girl you just had sex with jump up and run hysterical from the room and not talk to you for days afterwards is not a satisfying situation... not even for the mc, im sure.... it's neither foreplay or chase.... its sad.... especially since it was the mc's first sexual experience ever... (i didnt buy a whore in the fake reality)

 

[bacienvu88]

Don't get me wrong... i like the story... and its a beautiful game... just wish there was a little more sex like... once an hour of gameplay wouldnt be too much to ask for i wouldnt think... not in a eros game

There is sex when and where it makes sense. This isn't a game that forces in sex scenes just for the sake of having sex scenes.