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

[Dorfnutter]

release date of v0.6

(sighs and goes in automated response mode)

Current progress bar status as of June 15...



As for news regarding release, I'll just repost what I said earlier to someone wondering when the next update will release...

A release for next month seems likely given this was what he said on Itch.io a while back...



Going by past releases he usually posts the definitive release dates (along with the Changelog) just days before the release of the beta version for the highest tier (which gets leaked here usually on the same day). Sooooo...yeah, just a few more weeks left I think.

 

[HentaiGamerN00b]

release date of v0.6

 

[misterandy33]

(sighs and goes in automated response mode)

I asked ChatGPT for some snarky answers to this. Here's a selection of my favorites:

"Release date when? It seems your inquisitive powers are focused on the wrong target. The answer you seek lies in the recent progress report and estimated timeline. Embrace the wisdom of the past messages! "

"In the realm of whispers and enigmas, the release date lurks, shrouded in mystique. But fear not, intrepid seeker, for the recent progress report and the ethereal whispers of an estimated timeline hold the key to unraveling this enigma."

"The release date, a phantom obscured in the mists of uncertainty, teases the edges of comprehension. Yet, the progress report bestows cryptic signs, while the ethereal whispers of an estimated timeline beckon you to decipher their secrets, guiding you towards the elusive answer."

...

Spoiler: Dammit, that last one sounds like a synopsis for an awesome campy satire about release dates.

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[Son of Durin]

"The release date, a phantom obscured in the mists of uncertainty, teases the edges of comprehension. Yet, the progress report bestows cryptic signs, while the ethereal whispers of an estimated timeline beckon you to decipher their secrets, guiding you towards the elusive answer."

That one would likely need use of Dorfnutter's "tracking" board.

 

[Yvier the Duck]

Spoiler: Yada yada

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Thanks for your amazing labor, bro.

 

[Dorfnutter]

I asked ChatGPT for some snarky answers to this. Here's a selection of my favorites:

"Release date when? It seems your inquisitive powers are focused on the wrong target. The answer you seek lies in the recent progress report and estimated timeline. Embrace the wisdom of the past messages! "

"In the realm of whispers and enigmas, the release date lurks, shrouded in mystique. But fear not, intrepid seeker, for the recent progress report and the ethereal whispers of an estimated timeline hold the key to unraveling this enigma."

"The release date, a phantom obscured in the mists of uncertainty, teases the edges of comprehension. Yet, the progress report bestows cryptic signs, while the ethereal whispers of an estimated timeline beckon you to decipher their secrets, guiding you towards the elusive answer."

...

Spoiler: Dammit, that last one sounds like a synopsis for an awesome campy satire about release dates.

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[William8]

Ive always wondered why page 1 doesnt have an ETA of next release on F95. or maybe even just a link to the latest progress report post.
Doesnt have to be specific, or could even be "unknown"... but maybe then over time the frequency of the "when update" posts and the inevitable discussion thereafter will reduce

 

[Dylan741]

Downloading now and "joined" the thread. I find it odd that, given the age and popularity of the game, its thread is less than half as long.

Was hoping to have some updated titles of things I'm already into to download since I've gotten into four or five well established titles from the beginning over the last couple months and wanted something "quick" as a break, but nothing in my queue is in a good state, and the one that does have an update borked all the old saves by updating their RenPy version, so I'd basically have to replay all my routes anyway.

Thus, as soon as I finish the play through of the established title I started last week (sometime in the next couple of days, probably), looks like I'll be getting in on the Eternum inside jokes and references before the next update arrives.

Given my penchant for collecting bladed weapons, I'm guessing I might like this "Stabby Mike" guy.

Oh you will love him, best wingman ever ( almost snatch away the title of MC to the MC in some scene, imho).

 

[ArDZer]

Oh you will love him, best wingman ever ( almost snatch away the title of MC to the MC in some scene, imho).

And for the love of dear God, do not make that man your mortal enemy,

Spoiler: All for naught

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[Dylan741]

And for the love of dear God, do not make that man your mortal enemy,

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Could't agree more!

 

[HogRocket]

Downloading now and "joined" the thread. I find it odd that, given the age and popularity of the game, its thread is less than half as long.

Was hoping to have some updated titles of things I'm already into to download since I've gotten into four or five well established titles from the beginning over the last couple months and wanted something "quick" as a break, but nothing in my queue is in a good state, and the one that does have an update borked all the old saves by updating their RenPy version, so I'd basically have to replay all my routes anyway.

Thus, as soon as I finish the play through of the established title I started last week (sometime in the next couple of days, probably), looks like I'll be getting in on the Eternum inside jokes and references before the next update arrives.

Given my penchant for collecting bladed weapons, I'm guessing I might like this "Stabby Mike" guy.

Some of the deal is, despite the various conspiracy theories people like to investigate in this game and it's relationship to it's predecessor, there is much less drama here. Half of the 11 billion pages on the "Being a Dickhead" thread are people arguing , bitching, fighting about waifus and generally being Dickheads. No one here get's really hateful about waifus. People here are a little more layed back it seems. Except for that guy, yeah you! Over their behind the filing cabinet......put down that.....Ow! Stop that! GO AWAY!....

 

[Alandir]

So to anyone hoping that we won't have any more downtime/relationship/harem-building episodes that'll "detract from the plot"...RIP I suppose.

Who's hoping that? Most scenes in the game so far are downtime in a way. The main story about the gems of doom generally only gets progressed in about 2 scenes per update.

The downtime is what these games are good at and the story here is basically set up to deliver 'going on wacky adventures with your harem'.
Even in 'Once in a lifetime', even if what the gang was doing was tangentially related to the plot, it was still mostly setups to have fun scenes with the various characters.

 

[Dorfnutter]

Who's hoping that? Most scenes in the game so far are downtime in a way. The main story about the gems of doom generally only gets progressed in about 2 scenes per update.

There's a few posters in this thread when 0.5 released that criticized it for mainly being downtime/SOL moments with some of the girls (I won't post names, don't want to start another war). I suppose they just want the story to just stick to going through Eternum and the mysteries behind it and not go through "filler" (despite such episodes being necessary in order to build character and relationships and to remind everyone that these characters are not beholden to the plot and actually have lives and such).

 

[Alandir]

There's a few posters in this thread when 0.5 released that criticized it for mainly being downtime/SOL moments with some of the girls (I won't post names, don't want to start another war). I suppose they just want the story to just stick to going through Eternum and the mysteries behind it and not go through "filler" (despite such episodes being necessary in order to build character and relationships and to remind everyone that these characters are not beholden to the plot and actually have lives and such).

That's funny, cause eternum is basically one big 'filler' generation plot device. It's the perfect vehicle to explain whatever wacky situation/environment cari dreams up to put the gang in.

 

[Dorfnutter]

That's funny, cause eternum is basically one big 'filler' generation plot device. It's the perfect vehicle to explain whatever wacky situation/environment cari dreams up to put the gang in.

I mean, to be fair, even if going through the servers themselves feel like filler (with some REALLY feeling like filler, like the visit to Dalia's Beach server), the purpose to the plot is pretty noticeable...

Ion server - Orion's baby steps into Eternum, introduction to Chop-chop, get a peek into the excommunication process (which kickstarts the plot moving forward)

Ekabar server - Orion's first taste on gem-hunting, introduction to Kenn-Imean Jerry, first encounter with Thanatos

Red Herring server - First encounter with the Syndicate, Group gets their first G.o.D. (creepy implication with the acronym, no?)

Ogygia server - First hint of Orion's mysterious power, Alex and Nova's combat prowess revealed (as well as reveal on what a Weapon of Atlas is capable of), Reveal that Praetorians are not invincible, Calypso freed and joins party, Second encounter with Thanny (Orion loses gem from Red Herring as a result), Orion's power unleashed, Hints of Thanny knowing more than the average gamer, Calypso displaying her portal powers

Random server jumping - Nothing here, just Caly showing off her jumping powers and reveal of servers having their own set of rules (which changes things like appearance for those who visit), Caly gets left in Ekabar and becomes her home for the time being

Egyptian server (forgot the name) - Nova gets rescued, Reveal of what happens if Nova's eye gets exposed for too long

Random Asian-themed server (possibly Meiyo, one of the servers teased in the posters in Orion's room in 0.6 Sneak Peek #3) - Orion trains with Dalia to test and gain some control with his power

Warthogs server - Penny and Orion magic training arc (lite edition), Some lore drops on private servers, Temple stirring up some memories from what Orion saw in his dreams, First hint of Orion and Caly having some sort of connection, Luna's summoning powers being shown off, Some flashback stuff with Penny, Secret reveal of Orion and the Founder having met before (only if you choose Orion instead of Penny for the Reminiscecombobuwhatsit), Penny acquiring Tome of Healing (hints of her becoming a healer as story moves forward)

Semper Invicta server - Nancy's first taste of Eternum, Orion finally showing off control of his power, Nancy becoming Empress of the WRE (and thus gaining an army that could potentially be used in the final conflict)

Sin City server - Second encounter with the Syndicate, First showcase of Orion and his harem actually working as a group (plus a taste of how Noah and Raul are actually competent in battle), Gem acquired from Garrington

Andromeda server (Nox 7) - Reveal from the audio tapes that people have dreamt of Eternum long before the game's release, existence of Xenomorphs implying that Ulysses Corp. does not have full control of the servers and that rogue elements exist within the game, sort-of reveal that Orion can't use his powers when he's tired (learn from horror movies kids: don't have sex in a place that could potentially serve as a horror setpiece), sort-of reveal that not everything Chop-chop sells is bullshit (i.e. Pendant of Destiny finally seeing some action)

Unknown server (Ulysses party) - Reveal that NPCs have some sort of chip that control their behavior and the existence of a device that could scramble said chip, sudden reveal of NPC heavily resembling Benjie that went unnoticed by Orion (but not by Axel it seems), reveal that the Founder hasn't been showing up in person to Ulysses meetings (only to reveal himself to Orion by the end of 0.4), Reveal of mysterious voices warning Orion while in the presence of the Founder, Founder revealing that Idriel created the Weapons of Atlas and that Ulysses corp may have lesser control of the game than anticipated (i.e. having limited tracking capability for first-time gem holders, but no tracking capability if gem gets forcefully acquired/stolen by another player, which is weird given that game devs SHOULD be able to keep track of such variables in their database if Eternum is indeed a virtual game of their making), Founder showing that he is willing to see promising players "cheat" in order to accelerate the acquisition of gems

Bonus: Ekabar (Bleeding Effect) - Reveal that Orion is able to visit a server without use of the standard login procedure, Encounter with Caly and possible reveal of her remembering said encounter later down the line

So yeah, I think that's all of the server visits covered so far in relation to the main plot...I think.

 

[Son of Durin]

Some of the deal is, despite the various conspiracy theories people like to investigate in this game and it's relationship to it's predecessor, there is much less drama here. Half of the 11 billion pages on the "Being a Dickhead" thread are people arguing , bitching, fighting about waifus and generally being Dickheads. No one here get's really hateful about waifus. People here are a little more layed back it seems. Except for that guy, yeah you! Over their behind the filing cabinet......put down that.....Ow! Stop that! GO AWAY!....

Yeah - that guy. The one alternating between Charlotte and Regina as his waifus. Can't believe the Church of Nova hasn't been able to have him excommunicated from the thread yet.

 

[T1NKYW1NKY]

Yeah - that guy. The one alternating between Charlotte and Regina as his waifus. Can't believe the Church of Nova hasn't been able to have him excommunicated from the thread yet.

An actual Charlotte and Regina simp? Damn. If he's willing to go down the depths of hell, why not take Gertrude as well to complete the trifecta

 

[Son of Durin]

There's a few posters in this thread when 0.5 released that criticized it for mainly being downtime/SOL moments with some of the girls (I won't post names, don't want to start another war). I suppose they just want the story to just stick to going through Eternum and the mysteries behind it and not go through "filler" (despite such episodes being necessary in order to build character and relationships and to remind everyone that these characters are not beholden to the plot and actually have lives and such).

Whether it's story advancement, character development, lewd scenes or just a bit of analysis between characters that looks at what has happened and what that might have meant, none of it is "filler". "Filler" to me is throwing in a random peeking scene as a girl is changing or showering just to have a little bit of minor lewd to keep the "all fapping all the time" folks appeased. Granted, I appreciate a nice peep scene, but an episode that allows some regrouping, resolution of a point or two/tying off of a thread, is necessary and makes sure a title can proceed. If those things aren't present, then you don't really have an AVN, just a long lewd loop kind of like 70s porn: three words then fuck.

 

[Son of Durin]

An actual Charlotte and Regina simp? Damn. If he's willing to go down the depths of hell, why not take Gertrude as well to complete the trifecta

Instead of Fantasy Island:

Welcome to the Nightmare Server, where all of your most disturbing fears come to life!

 

[Alandir]

I mean, to be fair, even if going through the servers themselves feel like filler (with some REALLY feeling like filler, like the visit to Dalia's Beach server), the purpose to the plot is pretty noticeable...

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So yeah, I think that's all of the server visits covered so far in relation to the main plot...I think.

Some of these are a real stretch. Revealing that nova gets the eye bleed in egypt is not connected to the eternum mystery, come on.
Yeah, you can make a point that there's some story hints in most of them, but they are rarely major and it's rarely the point.

Warthogs doesn't move the story forward, neither does andromeda, or egypt, or red herring or ekabar or semper invicta. They are there to be fun events with the gang, with some plot sprinkled in at some points.
All of that is fine. This is what Caribdis excells at. Writing fun, funny adventures with a likable gang of people and some sexy scenes. Not everything needs to move the story forward. To me these games are more like slice of life. There's a story and it's fun and interesting, but the point is to have these fun events and excursions.