VN Ren'Py Fog Of War [Ep. 4.2] [Story Machine Studios]

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Adhdclassic

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Minus the lack of lewd scenes is the story any good. Want some opinions before I start. Lack of sex doesn't bother me but a good story I seek. Played alot of VNs in the past few months some had good to great stories. I was told about this one so is it worth playing.
 
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Dessolos

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Minus the lack of lewd scenes is the story any good. Want some opinions before I start. Lack of sex doesn't bother me but a good story I seek. Played alot of VNs in the past few months some had good to great stories. I was told about this one so is it worth playing.
My memory is shit about this game so take this with a grain of salt. As I need to replay this game but waiting for the steam release in a few weeks as I read gonna have a rework to a few lewds or scenes at the start of the game.

For the most part the story is slow to get started the story only started to get a bit interesting for me in the update prior to this one unsure what it is like in this one. As far as the LI go , they are pretty decently written I thought as everyone feels like they are good characters and a good friend group with some teasing here and there. The only complaint I heard is the pacing can feel a bit weird with them as it can feel like you go from LI to LI through the day like it's a checklist im unsure if I agree or not with that till I replay this game.
 

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Steam/Chapter 5 Dev Log 03

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Hey everyone!
Things are coming along well so far. Sending out a test version of the reworked prologue today to testers.

There are a lot of things in my head I want to implement into this project. One is more cinematics. I'm always looking for ways to make the game more immersive. Ultimately "sucking you into the world" when you play it. Look for more of this in the future.

What I've got left for Steam:
Achievements- 70% done.
Lewd re works- 2 poses for Irelia scene left and 2 for the Milena dream with some renders.

Lewd replay in game- I've coded in replay options during lewd scenes. After the initial scene you can play back whatever you want and then move on. I have to do this for the 2 remaining lewd reworks.

Lewd Gallery- Ground code is there. UI and adding variables need to be done.
Music- Chapter one to three all needs tracks replaced. I'd say it's about 50% done.
UI-I want to overhaul some of the UI. This isn't priority though. Will be done if there is time.

As for chapter 5 progress, I have about 60 renders done and dialogues for 2 scenes completed. Really looking forward to going full tilt on this.

Don't forget to wish list on Steam!

 

DevinHesi

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Steam/Chapter 5 Development Log



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Hey everyone!
Things are trucking along nicely. The Lewd gallery is up and running ( Thanks digi.B!) Steam achievements are nearly complete( Thanks MoonLight!)

The music rework is completed. The first Milena scene rework remains which is about 50 percent completed. I have also attached a choice to this scene now. You can indulge her, or not.

Having the Steam release delayed is unfortunate. Hopefully the approval doesn't take long.
I'll use the extra time to try and market it heavier!

Today I'll be spending the day finishing off the Milena scene along with finishing putting the achievement variables into the code. Wednesday/Thursday the final test version will go out and the game will be submitted to Steam for approval.

Have a great week everyone!

Wishlist here!



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Hey everyone.
We are just playing the waiting game with Steam approval. Once the approval is given, I'll be setting a date shortly after. In the mean time, I'm doing some extra polishing and coding in Chapter 5 dialogs.

I will be catching up with patreon wallpapers and other goodies very soon! Thanks for allowing me to focus on the game!


To recap what comes with Steam.
Reworked lewds for the prologue-ch3

Reworked prologue.

Lewd Gallery.
Replay options during lewds.
20 Achievements.



I'll have a Steam patreon version available shortly after and will be doing a guide. Steam version will break saves. This won't be an issue going forward though.

On lewd content. I had an interesting DM. So i want to do some clarification. One individual was upset that my game "Has too little lewds "While in terms of a conventional AVN he is correct, everyone has a different approach. I do have disclaimer of the slow burn in the intro, so maybe a self inflicted wound here. Though I was a little jarred by his comments "Just let us fuck these sluts".

The girls I wrote for this game aren't fuck dolls. I'm trying to write real characters and a story. For better or worse I want people to be invested in the cast as "people" not purely objects for sexual gratification. I want there to be a nice payoff with most of the lewd content. It's how I personally enjoy AVNs, so naturally it comes out in my work. Lewd content will be more plentiful in the future. When the build up has hit its peak, and you begin to explore that side with your chosen LI. Whether I'm doing a good job of that up for debate I'm sure.

I figured I'd clarify this vision for those who may not have heard of it.

WIsh list here!


Hope you all stay safe, hope I have good news soon!

-Meat Shield
 

shamtiiomi

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my only question to the dev is .....are you doing the sex scenes like that bcs....? not even 3 render loop,not showing nothing at all ,is bcs steam or bcs is like r:16+?
 

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The official chapter 5 dev log.

Kinda surreal. Steam releases later this week. I'll admit, I'm shitting bricks. It's going to be the pinnacle of nearly 3 years of work. Well I do pat myself on how far I've come--I made some mistakes early one that have hindered me. The version that will be releasing with Steam is much better representation of the quality I wanted.

When i drop the Steam build here, it's worth the replay. If you've haven't played I recommend you wait for that build!


I've been working on chapter 5 along with steam. This chapter will be released in 2 parts. I don't want to keep you guys waiting too long for the next part. I thank you for your patience in allowing me to polish the game more for the Steam release! The chapters now are going to be much larger.

I really want to move my animation work flow into Blender. I'm hoping I can do that with Chapter 5. I've set Sundays as a learning day to sharpen my skills.


I'm hedging my bets that Steam is successful enough to push me fulltime. At this point the project will need that time to getting out in a timely fashion.

Hope you all have a great week!

Please wish list if you haven't. You don't need to purchase, it does help with visibility!




Have a great week everyone!
 

shamtiiomi

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hope the steam drops and the animations and sex scenes are longer and show full nudity bcs from the non steam ,those are the really bad thing on this game
 

Crosaith.

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Just picked up the new Steam version cuz this game is awesome. Looking forward to more. Hopefully, we get a villain/aggressive route that lets us fuck more ppl up. :LOL:
 

MiltonPowers

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yeah no already at the choice with
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after that it just went downhill , cant say no to various parts
Dev said you cannot avoid interaction with any of the LIs you will follow their stories. But you could avoid romance/sex with them. Although the forced dating with Kendra felt very romantic to me. :unsure:
 
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