VN Ren'Py Completed Exploring the Big Apple [Ep.7 Fixed] [Dimajio333/SadPepper]

[asahibito]

Firstly, I though last update told us if Emma's corruption meter goes beyond red zone it won't come down or something. But in this update it goes down to pale red zone bottom if I choose to cockblock Martin too much. So I guess the corruption bar doesn't have that much impact in this update, Right?

So, Here's all the scenes that I found in this update, please let me know if I missed any:

Spoiler: Scenes Ep 04

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

Also I noticed other than pure route Emma is more into Martin, like in Share Route She couldn't tell if Patrick Climaxed or not but had an Orgasm the moment Martin blow in her mouth.

Though I enjoyed Ep 04 but to me Ep 03 was great because dialogues and scenes changed depending on choice and Emma's Corruption level.

I really like the color shades used for the routes in your post. Mind if I used them for the walkthrough mod?

 

[xcalibar4]

I really like the color shades used for the routes in your post. Mind if I used them for the walkthrough mod?

Sure

 

[redoubt27]

...there is cheating in this game? Where?

Spoiler: "Cheating" path WT

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

You are correct that MC/reader choices affect her corruption level.
And any non-corruption choices (up until #11) will keep her off the "cheating" path, meter won't go red.

One could argue it's a non consenting cuckold path , but that seems a lot like cheating...
The argument that the MC "made her do it", by corrupting her, is weak.
Unless you think the MC isn't allowed to sort out emotions and then decide no, this isn't what I want before it actually goes too far and thoughts turn to actions...
Subsequent choices affect how far/fast Emma's cheating actions progress.
And again, people may want to argue that a hand job or fingering isn't "cheating"...
But, that's bull

I agree, the MC/reader has the choice, Emma is just "going" along, especially early on.
And even though the MC is "sorting his emotions", Emma does reach the point where she has more agency in what happens (red meter).
Her "progression" can be checked by MC/reader choices after the meter goes red, but Emma is moving more toward her own choices after that point, and the MC/reader may have no impact on Emma having sex with Martin in later updates...

In an "NTR/S" game with branching paths, the reader is going to have the "agency", either from the male and/or female protag perspective. If the reader's choices have no impact, it's just a linear cheating story, or whatever single path plot the author chooses to make it.

 

[La Dani]

Question: the wedding ring don't go on the ring finger ?
Why on index ?

 

[asahibito]

Sure

Thanks!

Beautiful colors!

Spoiler

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

 

[Filipis]

Question: the wedding ring don't go on the ring finger ?
Why on index ?

View attachment 4193967

I am guessing because it makes it easier for the rendering? There's something fucky about the ring finger having an object attached to it, though I am merely speculating.

 

[Filipis]

Thanks!

Beautiful colors!

Spoiler

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

I've taken a peek inside the game's code... and found a reason why the dev might be struggling with coding all of these paths.
Every single option in the game is just labeled "option <x>".

Talk about a method to the madness...

 

[asahibito]

I've taken a peek inside the game's code... and found a reason why the dev might be struggling with coding all of these paths.
Every single option in the game is just labeled "option <x>".

Talk about a method to the madness...

This has been the M.O. for most the developer's games and I made peace with it. Unlike the last game, Pineapple Express, where they used multiple variables to track the same route at least so far in this one they have been using the same ones.

 

[Filipis]

This has been the M.O. for most the developer's games and I made peace with it. Unlike the last game, Pineapple Express, where they used multiple variables to track the same route at least so far in this one they have been using the same ones.

Not in my case. I make sure to properly label the variables so that recalling them when appropriate is easier because the naming convention makes sense & easy to understand.

I know there needs to be a balance in this as well, else you can end up with variables called "Emma_HighCorruption_LowLove_CuckPath_Points" which is just unwieldy to manipulate with in code.

 

[MIkedante]

I am guessing because it makes it easier for the rendering? There's something fucky about the ring finger having an object attached to it, though I am merely speculating.

I take that you never rendered a single one pic, otherwise you'll never throw out this kind of bullshit.

 

[Filipis]

I take that you never rendered a single one pic, otherwise you'll never throw out this kind of bullshit.

I haven't, but I did hear some of the experts in rendering say that Daz3D acts funny with rings (or other similarly small objects like that), so many devs just skip opting that detail in.

 

[Kermit50]

Hey Dimajio 333. You definitely shouldn't change genres, as you are a master in this one. Mistakes or inaccuracies always happen and I don't think anyone in your fan base will hold that against you. I know the pressure is high, everyone expects you to provide a perfect and quick update and unfortunately there are also reviews from people that aren't so good just because they don't see what they want to see in the update. But that usually has little to do with the quality of the game. So don't let it demoralize you and carry on like this, your fan base is growing and that is the best encouragement for your work.

I second everything you said. There is a wide array of taste, and no one can make everyone happy. People tend to forget lots of work go into these games we love. If a fan base is growing that is all you need to know if you are doing well. Least in my opinoin.

 

[La Dani]

Finally I played different choiches and I had different routes, but is very hard, a little error and you have a totally different route.

 

[Pr0GamerJohnny]

Question: the wedding ring don't go on the ring finger ?
Why on index ?

View attachment 4193967

I'd always assumed that wasn't her wedding ring, it's just a fashion ring.

-edit ahhhh nm you're likely correct, just ran through the specific scene you were linking. Tbh I dunno why he chose it that way.

 

[russelld]

The developer not only hit a home run with this game but he hit a grand slam!! For all those that are concerned about the cheating path and why would Emma decide to cheat on her husband, I say that it is about time that a developer showed that women can also cheat without provocation just like men. I am sick and tired of the old cliches and stereotypes that some of the other NTR themed VN's show over and over again. In those games it is always one or more of these conditions that causes a wife to sleep with other men:

1) Her husband is an asshole and mistreats her.
2) Her husband cheats with other women.
3) Her husband is lousy in bed, has a small dick and/or cums too fast.
4) She is being blackmailed.
5) Her husband has a cuckold fetish which she gladly indulges.
6) They decide on an "open relationship".

It is refreshing to see that in "Exploring the Big Apple" none of the above apply in the cheating path. Emma is simply attracted to and feels aroused enough by Martin to ultimately surrender to his advances. Women do cheat in real life when they are attracted to other men, even when they have loving and caring husbands that do satisfy them sexually as well. It's about time a developer has used this angle and he has brought it out brilliantly in a very exciting and entertaining game. I hope he will continue with all the paths with several updates. I urge all fans to support the developer both morally and financially.

 

[Kitiuuu]

game update top and even I was surprised that 3 branches have already appeared where the main character will already be in one place doing his girlfriend with others 3 branches are already there cool I really liked the game

 

[Pr0GamerJohnny]

The developer not only hit a home run with this game but he hit a grand slam!! For all those that are concerned about the cheating path and why would Emma decide to cheat on her husband, I say that it is about time that a developer showed that women can also cheat without provocation just like men. I am sick and tired of the old cliches and stereotypes that some of the other NTR themed VN's show over and over again. In those games it is always one or more of these conditions that causes a wife to sleep with other men:

1) Her husband is an asshole and mistreats her.
2) Her husband cheats with other women.
3) Her husband is lousy in bed, has a small dick and/or cums too fast.
4) She is being blackmailed.
5) Her husband has a cuckold fetish which she gladly indulges.
6) They decide on an "open relationship".

It is refreshing to see that in "Exploring the Big Apple" none of the above apply in the cheating path. Emma is simply attracted to and feels aroused enough by Martin to ultimately surrender to his advances. Women do cheat in real life when they are attracted to other men, even when they have loving and caring husbands that do satisfy them sexually as well. It's about time a developer has used this angle and he has brought it out brilliantly in a very exciting and entertaining game. I hope he will continue with all the paths with several updates. I urge all fans to support the developer both morally and financially.

ummmm.... while I dont disagree with your broader commentary on women and games, that's not exactly how ETBA plays out - both minimum corruption values (achievable through choices that could be termed learning towards cuckold) and ignoring her at the movies is a very specific path which leads to the cheating route.

 

[russelld]

ummmm.... while I dont disagree with your broader commentary on women and games, that's not exactly how ETBA plays out - both minimum corruption values (achievable through choices that could be termed learning towards cuckold) and ignoring her at the movies is a very specific path which leads to the cheating route.

How to get to the cheating route is not that important. Unfortunately the developer can only make choices from the husband's side and not from the wife's side so ultimately it is the husband's choices which will lead her down the cheating path. I just love the story line and the development of her sexual relationship with Martin. I can't wait to see what's in store in the next update.

 

[MIkedante]

I haven't, but I did hear some of the experts in rendering say that Daz3D acts funny with rings (or other similarly small objects like that), so many devs just skip opting that detail in.

Yeah, rendering time with ring can be longer, but there is no difference on which finger he is. If you show it on scene it's there, no matter if on pinky, or index one. You have only two options, render it with it, or not. There is no third option, to change it's behavior, by changing it's position.

 

[MixQQ]

I think Emma will take an erotic photo with Phillip (gym guy) and then they'll get out of hand and go to threesum with Martin.
My hope is that this becomes a new fantasy for the three of them and they grow their 'portfolio' by swapping guys.

i completely forgot about new guy in this update.. King Martin is already a pussy destroyer and gave Emma 3 orgasms in one session. Now imagine what these 2 hunks will do to her in 3some scene let's goo!