VN Ren'Py Friends in Need [Ch.10 v0.71] [NeonGhosts]

[Joshy92]

So I just read Neonghosts comment that Nicki is gone for good on the dark path
I'm now definitely not going to try that path ever.
I don't ever want to see my sweetheart hurt
It breaks my heart seeing her being sad.

I think my buddies on here know what I'm like lol

 

[depeche mode]

the game totally needs more scenes of guy in his penthouse at sunrise. that was a top class moment with ashe

 

[Vashaldias]

Just a heads up new ver out. Hope you update soon

In case no one else said, this walkthrough has been great and I hope you keep updating it.

A new walkthrough version should be uploaded now. That said, this is a particularly complicated update to make a walkthrough for, and I haven't had the time to do much checking and proofreading, so there's a greater-than-usual chance that I've made mistakes/omissions. I'll have to have a better look at the whole thing at some point, but not sure when.

 

[ename144]

I played through the non-taboo version of Chapter 4 Part 3, or at least a decent portion of it. Overall I think it was quite good, though there are a couple parts that left me scratching my head (mostly in the Ashe storyline). I don't plan on delving too far into the darker paths, so I won't comment on them.

Spoiler: Chapter 4 Part 3 - Viola

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Spoiler: Chapter 4 Part 3 - Ashe

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Spoiler: Chapter 4 Part 3 - Other Thoughts

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tl;dr Solid update that delivers a lot of Ashe (and some nice setup with others) even if it has a few structural issues. [On the nice guy paths. I have no idea what the taboo paths are like.]

 

[ghost24]

what exactly do you change in this file?

you can try the universal gallery unlocker, just slap it in game folder
Universal Gallery Unlocker

 

[sajdhs]

Why I can play taboo patch. I do patch like usually, try both vanilla and nomal but still don't have

 

[TONYNICHOLAS]

ANIMATIONS ?

 

[madingo]

patch not working

 

[rageaholic]

Edit. Also for MC's crush to fade, MC would basically have to experience something that instantly makes Nicki repulsive character for MC, otherwise it will take time. Time like MC has between the first episode and when we see Nicki again, after she ghosted MC completely.

The fade with time was her relationship with Brent. He's still interested in her, but it doesn't change that she's attached, loyal to Brent, and so on. Her explaining herself can ignite quite a bit of repulsion too since she was willing to whore herself out to get out of her and her boyfriend's obviously stupid mistake. Old post, but figured I'd point that out.

 

[Λvipray_x]

How did you get this scene? In my playthrough Viola didn't hug MC.

 

[RC-1138 Boss]

It's great game, but I'm afraid that so many variations of each event is going to hurt the development. Still fresh in memory another time there was so many paths in a game, the dev quit on it because it was too difficult to deal with the branching paths.

This update closes off both Nikki and Viola evil routes according to the developer. So it will be more streamlined in the next one.

How did you get this scene? In my playthrough Viola didn't hug MC.

You monster!

Seriously, threat her well when talking with her at the store and then save her from the sleemo landlord after giving Viola a ride home. After that she will hug guy.

 

[Λvipray_x]

You monster!

Seriously, threat her well when talking with her at the store and then save her from the sleemo landlord after giving Viola a ride home. After that she will hug guy.

I thought I did! I must've taken Gabby with on that particular save. I shall not rest until I have a hug from our Russian angel!

 

[RC-1138 Boss]

I thought I did! I must've taken Gabby with on that particular save. I shall not rest until I have a hug from our Russian angel!

Yeah i think good Guy needs to met Viola alone at the store for the two of them to have time for a friendly talk.

By the way it was quite cute how Viola had trouble understanding some of the words Ashe was saying.

 

[Xypher]

That’s fair, and I’m definitely aware of the issue. I spoke at length to my patrons about how this update had become kind of a problem child. Too many options, too many results, etc. I need to remember just because I can, doesn’t mean I should. :’D

But, by the end of this update, we’ve moved towards a more streamlined world. Dark Path Nicki and Viola are gone, whether MC knows it or not. Friend path Ashe is now firmly friend or on a romance path, so there won’t be any waffling back and forth.

Nooo, I was so keen for both Nicki and Viola in the dark path. But it's understandable so development would be less complexed and a burden. Still can't wait for the other routes for the girls in the following updates.

Though hope one day dark content for Nicki would return but I still love Nicki romance/friends route, especially the relationship between her and MC.

 

[With The]

Alot of people saying the new update is short burt if you look trough game files, theres alot of new sex scene and some scene that you will not find if you just stay on 1 path, even on 1 path theres bunch of scene that you really need to replay the game to see another option. To be honest, some of the scene i dont even know how to acces

 

[SlLePER]

what exactly do you change in this file?

Spoiler: spoiler

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[Raziel_8]

But, by the end of this update, we’ve moved towards a more streamlined world. Dark Path Nicki and Viola are gone, whether MC knows it or not.

So no more abusing Nicki... that always was a highpoint of an update

 

[watdapakisdis]

I thought I did! I must've taken Gabby with on that particular save. I shall not rest until I have a hug from our Russian angel!

You can still get that scene with Viola if you dragged Gabby with you to the store.

 

[NeonGhosts]

So no more abusing Nicki... that always was a highpoint of an update

I wouldn’t say that.. Her corruption path will still be available. If you go see her at her apartment and she puts up a “token struggle” when you kiss her, you’re on her dark friend/dark lover path.

As I outlined on Discord to fans who were worried about the same thing, the difference next update will be illustrated pretty succinctly by love/FWB Nicki waking up naked in her bed with MC, and corruption/dark friend Nicki waking up with her hands tied or cuffed. And she’ll likely complain about not being untied before you went to sleep, and now her shoulders hurt.

I find that kind of antagonistic, but ultimately consensual dom/sub play to be more fun to maintain over time.

 

[Kitchentable]

Oh my god, that's like, a totally bitchin' update for sure!

Or in song choruses: She's A Bombshell and My Heart Belongs To The Valley.