It'll depend on the person. It'd be dumb to claim that every single American introduces themselves exactly the same in given settings. It's no different for Russians or people of any other nationality, really.
Hey, first of all thanks for the thoughtful analysis! My tongue was a little in-cheek when I said I avoid looking at anonymous commenters. My supporters know that I'll sometimes comb through various pirate sites and find some utterly unhinged reactions, which I'll share with them to blow off steam. The reason why I post here, chat here, etc. is because the community's been very good to me, and most people here are super chill. I think I read everything posted here, though my ability to reply to all of it falters when I get too busy. I'll do a quick little lightning-round of responses, since I need to get back to rendering.
More than welcome and thank you for responding. Everything you explained makes sense and as long as things happen in a way you are comfortable with, it's great! Taking people through the process is beautiful, as long as it suits your style of work. As developer, you get a 10/10 for all those things. There are some great developers who seem great people and based on what I see, I would add you to that list.
It could be worse, it could be Jill throwing rocks at the newly installed mansion windows
I seem to remember Neon did, but I can't recall the page in which it may have been said. I don't think it was specifically the rework, but chapter 11, maybe 12.
IIRC he said it would be included at some point, but I don't know if he meant the current rework, or just later at some point.
Hey, just out of curiosity if your limited time permits, what do you mean "got better at lighting"? Is this something like, custom-placed lights as opposed to generic auto lighting that covers the whole scene? Just better placement of light sources for interesting shadows? You don't have to go into detail or anything, but as a complete render newbie, I can't help but wonder what's made such a big difference.
I wasn't a fan of Madison's model, but these kinds of renders make her 1000x more enticing!
Oh hey, I actually did a whole play-by-play over on Discord where I showed this. So, I'll just copy-paste it here.Hey, just out of curiosity if your limited time permits, what do you mean "got better at lighting"? Is this something like, custom-placed lights as opposed to generic auto lighting that covers the whole scene? Just better placement of light sources for interesting shadows? You don't have to go into detail or anything, but as a complete render newbie, I can't help but wonder what's made such a big difference.
Those really are some major improvements btw, you should be proud of that!
So, once upon a time I'd planned to do a mini-game called Orc Exchange. The idea was that it'd take place in this medieval fantasy world where the war between orcs and humans had been settled for a couple decades, and relations were beginning to normalize, trade was reopening, etc. As a result, cultural exchange programs were instituted, which would see select households in the human kingdom assigned an orcish guest, and vice versa -- the player being the head of one such household. The idea was that you'd basically be able to guide your relationship with the orc girl along two routes. In one, you'd be an encouraging and gracious host, and love would blossom, making you an example to the two peoples of what can happen if the old grudges are put aside. In the other, it would go less well, and the kingdom would return to war.Orc Exchange?
Now you got me curious!
I'll be saving those to my collection right away.
Really appreciate it Neon, that was really informative and helpful!
Thanks for your reply. Will download the story and read it as soon I've got time.
With Guppy's mother? It doesn't seem like it. The protagonist cut ties with her when he left. The mom also sabotaged any attempts he tried to talk to Guppy (which is why he was hesitant to reconnect with her). As for criticism, he's got plenty to say against her. For instance, while he was checking some pictures from Halloween between Cassie and her friend Peyton where the latter was drinking body shots from the former, he said sarcastically that his mother was a contender for mother of the year. He's also called her a cold person in a conversation with Ashe when he told her about what gift he wanted to give to Cassie.
