VN Others Finding Color in the Ashes [Alpha v1.21] [MooncatcherStudios]

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Soulcatch

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Went ahead and bought a copy for $5, I highly recomend you start a Patreon and get some socials going. I toss some more your way on Patreon, if you get more active on bluesky I can get you on some nsfw list to get you started with followers, and if you add me on Discord I'll try to point you towards some more places to get some more people interested in your game. (Same name as here)

Good luck man, I hope to see more from you.
Thanks! There's likely a patreon or similar in the near future. I'm in the process of figuring out the exact shape of all that. As for bluesky, I don't really have a presence there but people can use it to message me direct if they need. This may change in the future. I've got some things in the works right now, but I may reach out in the future. Appreciate the kindness!
 
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Anime!

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really enjoying this game so far, its a breath of fresh air, no cheat button for me (y) base is solid, anything added at this point will only make the game better
 
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is it normal for lucy to fracture when i feed her the big meal, i never noticed
Lucy won't fracture from eating, but if the temperature is very low in the inn she will fracture from that - and the check happens right after eating. Generally 3 things cause her fracturing to worsen - stress, excitement, or casting magic.
 
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Soulcatch

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Hope the game will be completed. 4.9*
Thanks me too haha. But I'm pretty good at completing the things I work on. Put out an RPG hardcover book about a year ago and that was 3 years of playtesting, drawing, writing, editing etc. But stuck the landing. This game is moving along at a good pace, and as long I don't get hit by a truck or something, we should reach that finish line.
 
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DakotaDust

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Thanks me too haha. But I'm pretty good at completing the things I work on. Put out an RPG hardcover book about a year ago and that was 3 years of playtesting, drawing, writing, editing etc. But stuck the landing. This game is moving along at a good pace, and as long I don't get hit by a truck or something, we should reach that finish line.
Honestly you've done great so far man. What you've been able to make solo with dedication and work ethic is something I very much respect. I've leaned hard on building up a team and I've not made the progress you have. It's inspiring.
 

Anime!

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question? i unlocked the forge and the hot springs but i cant get it to unlock in the tower and im in winter, day 221, am i missing something?
 

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question? i unlocked the forge and the hot springs but i cant get it to unlock in the tower and im in winter, day 221, am i missing something?
Forge + Hotsprings are still in development. Both will feature prominently in the Winter season - though I'll be introducing the associated companions in the fall. Fall development is in full swing, but there's still lots to do there. I also have to finish off the tower + greenhouse companions. So... all good things in time haha. We're getting there.
 

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Hello there!

I wanna say that your game is really a Gem. Also gratititude I feel motivates me to turn off lurker mode and actually write the very first message in a few years just to say thank you!

Doin' a God's work dude. Now I'm hyped for next updates haha
 

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Hello there!

I wanna say that your game is really a Gem. Also gratititude I feel motivates me to turn off lurker mode and actually write the very first message in a few years just to say thank you!

Doin' a God's work dude. Now I'm hyped for next updates haha
Haha, thank you so much. Stay tuned, I have a lot more coming.
 
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Forge + Hotsprings are still in development. Both will feature prominently in the Winter season - though I'll be introducing the associated companions in the fall. Fall development is in full swing, but there's still lots to do there. I also have to finish off the tower + greenhouse companions. So... all good things in time haha. We're getting there.
very good, thanks for the reply
 
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wal01

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I actually have a question:

Fall content is on its way, but how it will be inegrated for people who already in Fall season? Or even in Winter season? Should we start a new game to get all of its content?


And it brings another question or QoL suggestion: can easy monster become skippable after some time? For example after 10 killed wolves make this fights autowin 'cause by this moment you already have 100+ stats, wolves are easy, repeatable and just waste time

I like management/exploring/datingsim parts, but repeatable fights become kinda frustrating over times. Maybe put some exploring mechanic in it (same as books), like, once you explored enemy enough - its autowin for your party
 
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I actually have a question:

Fall content is on its way, but how it will be inegrated for people who already in Fall season? Or even in Winter season? Should we start a new game to get all of its content?


And it brings another question or QoL suggestion: can easy monster become skippable after some time? For example after 10 killed wolves make this fights autowin 'cause by this moment you already have 100+ stats, wolves are easy, repeatable and just waste time

I like management/exploring/datingsim parts, but repeatable fights become kinda frustrating over times. Maybe put some exploring mechanic in it (same as books), like, once you explored enemy enough - its autowin for your party
During alpha, there will be a lot of changes. To see all of them, new saves will be required. That being said, it really depends on the exact content. Some stuff will integrate cleanly, but narrative elements tied to a specific season will be missed. During Alpha I'll always include easier starts to check out specific content. The current version (1.21 as of this post) gives the option to start the game halfway through summer to get you closer to the new content.

Auto-winning fights is not out of the question. Ideally though, I would prefer to replace the boring content with better content, not just let you skip irrelevant stuff. This is a balance I'll adjust as more content gets added.

I'm 100% with you on not wanting to get bogged down in pointless content.
 
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During alpha, there will be a lot of changes. To see all of them, new saves will be required. That being said, it really depends on the exact content. Some stuff will integrate cleanly, but narrative elements tied to a specific season will be missed. During Alpha I'll always include easier starts to check out specific content. The current version (1.21 as of this post) gives the option to start the game halfway through summer to get you closer to the new content.

Auto-winning fights is not out of the question. Ideally though, I would prefer to replace the boring content with better content, not just let you skip irrelevant stuff. This is a balance I'll adjust as more content gets added.

I'm 100% with you on not wanting to get bogged down in pointless content.
Oowww nice, new update! Thanks!
Gonna check it through. Will there be special slot is load game section?

Also side question about Lucy:

Do you have plans to add some interactions around her fracture? If I understood correctly, its like not only split body but also personality thing
I saw already in some h-scenes how her fracture "assists" in mc or Lucy orgasms and I think (if you gonna drive some plot in this direction) it would be cool if at some point her fractured part would want/demand something else than Lucy originally wants (horror path? corruption path? pervert path? etc...)
 

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Oowww nice, new update! Thanks!
Gonna check it through. Will there be special slot is load game section?

Also side question about Lucy:

Do you have plans to add some interactions around her fracture? If I understood correctly, its like not only split body but also personality thing
I saw already in some h-scenes how her fracture "assists" in mc or Lucy orgasms and I think (if you gonna drive some plot in this direction) it would be cool if at some point her fractured part would want/demand something else than Lucy originally wants (horror path? corruption path? pervert path? etc...)
Yes her fracture has its own personality largely kept in check for story reasons (and development reasons) for the moment. But she will be her own character in time. And she's definitely got her own thing going - excited to share these things in time.
 

domayz

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Yes her fracture has its own personality largely kept in check for story reasons (and development reasons) for the moment. But she will be her own character in time. And she's definitely got her own thing going - excited to share these things in time.
Some suggestions for the game, thanks for taking the time to read :)

1. Disable "Buy" button after checking items >= maximum quantity on weekends.

2. Negative value:
- Check out the 'Regimental Training Event' in Army Reputation (400 rep) by pressing those three in a row, check Exp value.

- Find rearchplace quiet (+STA) on weekends , check Energy value.

3. Disable the 'Spend time with Lucy' event in Weekend Actions when it reaches its maximum value.

4. 'Haste Potion' bug shows price (50) when sold to guest in inn.

5. Disable left click when new day starts (this allows the new day image to be used in its true sense.).

* Personal opinion (hmm)

1. Some other masturbation positions of Lucy when looking through the door gap (lay on the back, the side) on the floor, chair, on the window or near the main door (can be detected by Lucy and start the H scene without knocking on the door).

2. Add return for 'Flee(Action)' event in combat (my mouse sometimes double clicks).

3. Add 'end' option button for 'Continue' event in Lucy's H-scene.

4. A little pubic hair on female characters \(T^T)/. pls!

* Some confusing things in the game

1. Fracturing attacks: Is it Lucy's 'Mana Dart' skill? looks like it says magic.

2. Attempt to Dodge: very OP. I don't even need to increase DEF, buy armor or use shields @@ (should be removed).

*Side opinion (please consider putting it in the game if you can, I'm all for it)

1. When the official version comes out, I think we should start from 28 days of Summer left (reason in section 2.).

2. Seasons of the year (main event from 59 -> 29 days of left):

- Summer: random fires that leave one or more rental units in need of repair 8/8 -> 7/7(1) (cut wood + metalrial).

- Autumn: ...

- Winter: during this time there is more snowfall and the possibility of blizzards (have one or no tenants). Clear snow every day for more tenants with 1 metal rail for 'heavy snowfall' and 2 for 'blizzards', fireplace uses x2 cut wood at first (4 cut wood) and 10 for blizzard. Fracture should also increase more.

- Spring: similar to summer only replaced by heavy rains and the possibility of storms.

3. Random loot event (foods, alcohols, golds, exp)

- Animals: wild cat, mouse,...

- Robber: a battle takes place at low stats times (if lost, lose a lot of gold, exp and some items). This helps to use Potions more.

4. Go to sleep (+STA) event: should add a sleeping picture of MC to open up late night visit events later.

5. Clothing store (NPC selling at the counter).

6. Lucy <3

- Add some dialogue in H scene.

- A few sets of clothes, underwear changed randomly every day (can buy more in clothing store).

7. Sound effects

- H scene (awesome).

- Seasons of the year (random not regular): autumn wind sound, winter wind sound, snowstorm, spring birdsong, storm, summer cicadas.

8. Gift function for other female characters.

9. Weekend Adventure Event (-STA): fighted, rest(3 times), get gold, a few items, exp,...
 

Kyirtis

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Well iirc there's like 8 animations, with some clothing and background variations.
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Eventually after night scenes with Lucy you can "continue" into a more interactive scene with her.

Whether that's "enough" is subjective, but the menus say that around 3 more scenes are planned for each companion, of which 2 more are yet to be added.
what's triger for second scout animation?
 

Soulcatch

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Some suggestions for the game, thanks for taking the time to read :)

1. Disable "Buy" button after checking items >= maximum quantity on weekends.

2. Negative value:
- Check out the 'Regimental Training Event' in Army Reputation (400 rep) by pressing those three in a row, check Exp value.

- Find rearchplace quiet (+STA) on weekends , check Energy value.

3. Disable the 'Spend time with Lucy' event in Weekend Actions when it reaches its maximum value.

4. 'Haste Potion' bug shows price (50) when sold to guest in inn.

5. Disable left click when new day starts (this allows the new day image to be used in its true sense.).

* Personal opinion (hmm)

1. Some other masturbation positions of Lucy when looking through the door gap (lay on the back, the side) on the floor, chair, on the window or near the main door (can be detected by Lucy and start the H scene without knocking on the door).

2. Add return for 'Flee(Action)' event in combat (my mouse sometimes double clicks).

3. Add 'end' option button for 'Continue' event in Lucy's H-scene.

4. A little pubic hair on female characters \(T^T)/. pls!

* Some confusing things in the game

1. Fracturing attacks: Is it Lucy's 'Mana Dart' skill? looks like it says magic.

2. Attempt to Dodge: very OP. I don't even need to increase DEF, buy armor or use shields @@ (should be removed).

*Side opinion (please consider putting it in the game if you can, I'm all for it)

1. When the official version comes out, I think we should start from 28 days of Summer left (reason in section 2.).

2. Seasons of the year (main event from 59 -> 29 days of left):

- Summer: random fires that leave one or more rental units in need of repair 8/8 -> 7/7(1) (cut wood + metalrial).

- Autumn: ...

- Winter: during this time there is more snowfall and the possibility of blizzards (have one or no tenants). Clear snow every day for more tenants with 1 metal rail for 'heavy snowfall' and 2 for 'blizzards', fireplace uses x2 cut wood at first (4 cut wood) and 10 for blizzard. Fracture should also increase more.

- Spring: similar to summer only replaced by heavy rains and the possibility of storms.

3. Random loot event (foods, alcohols, golds, exp)

- Animals: wild cat, mouse,...

- Robber: a battle takes place at low stats times (if lost, lose a lot of gold, exp and some items). This helps to use Potions more.

4. Go to sleep (+STA) event: should add a sleeping picture of MC to open up late night visit events later.

5. Clothing store (NPC selling at the counter).

6. Lucy <3

- Add some dialogue in H scene.

- A few sets of clothes, underwear changed randomly every day (can buy more in clothing store).

7. Sound effects

- H scene (awesome).

- Seasons of the year (random not regular): autumn wind sound, winter wind sound, snowstorm, spring birdsong, storm, summer cicadas.

8. Gift function for other female characters.

9. Weekend Adventure Event (-STA): fighted, rest(3 times), get gold, a few items, exp,...
And what a post haha.

Thanks for that, some of those things are already on the way, or in some cases, are references temporary things that will get fixed in time. But I'll respond to a few of the items which stand out:

Top section:
3. Spending time with lucy does more than increase stats. It effects her fracture and mood.
5. Good idea!

2nd Section:
1. More scenes coming.
2.Can do.
3.On it's way.
4.Art isn't finished yet, expect more revisions over time.

3rd Section:
1. Any magic cast by lucy increases her fracturing.
2. Dodge balance is WIP. it's quite good now, but I'm not done with enemy types / status effects.

4th Section:
Regarding seasons, I have very specific plans for how these work. Each season will have very different gameplay. Your suggestions are good ones though! But the seasons will have more than weather changes.

Everything else:
Some of that already planned, and thanks for the suggestions on the rest. I really appreciate you taking the time to write that all out!
 
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