VN Ren'Py Friends in Need [Ch.1-7 v0.73] [NeonGhosts]

[NeonGhosts]

So guys, Patreon just permanently banned 2 classic oldtimers F95Zone games I'm following since day 1: Taffy Tales and Summer Scent. Dunno whether they purged more games.

I'm positively sure that the Indeed taboo version would not survive their inspection now, therefore I hope no one will ever mention its existence on Neonghosts' Patreon.

Just my 2 cents, of course.

I appreciate the concern! I will say this -- there really is no 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed. The script file has no taboo content. The image files have no taboo content. Friends in Need discussion/files on my Discord is/are locked behind a SubscribeStar-only wall, so Patreon subs can't access it. The only way someone could have a 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed, is by overwriting its files with Friends in Need, in effect making it a new game.

People always think I'm playing coy with this, but I'm really not. I've made every good faith effort to entirely separate the two, and to encourage people to support the project they want to see more of, at the source of its funding. I'm also planning an overhaul of Patreon and SubStar, following the release of the next chapter, and the pending reboot. As part of those plans, Friends Indeed may cease to exist, and Patreon will become a platform for something new, because I'm kind of exhausted by this whole thing. I'm in talks and figuring it out.

In the meantime, here's some Gabby.

 

[RC-1138 Boss]

Yeah never keep all your supporters in one single place, specially when some asshole can make a denounce to patreon just to mess things for you.

 

[jish55]

In the meantime, here's some Gabby.

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God do I miss her, hope she get's a major amount of content in the next update

 

[Ottoeight]

I appreciate the concern! I will say this -- there really is no 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed. The script file has no taboo content. The image files have no taboo content. Friends in Need discussion/files on my Discord is/are locked behind a SubscribeStar-only wall, so Patreon subs can't access it. The only way someone could have a 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed, is by overwriting its files with Friends in Need, in effect making it a new game.

People always think I'm playing coy with this, but I'm really not. I've made every good faith effort to entirely separate the two, and to encourage people to support the project they want to see more of, at the source of its funding. I'm also planning an overhaul of Patreon and SubStar, following the release of the next chapter, and the pending reboot. As part of those plans, Friends Indeed may cease to exist, and Patreon will become a platform for something new, because I'm kind of exhausted by this whole thing. I'm in talks and figuring it out.

In the meantime, here's some Gabby.

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Sorry, I wrote "indeed" but I meant the "in need" version.

 

[Master of Puppets]

I appreciate the concern! I will say this -- there really is no 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed. The script file has no taboo content. The image files have no taboo content. Friends in Need discussion/files on my Discord is/are locked behind a SubscribeStar-only wall, so Patreon subs can't access it. The only way someone could have a 'taboo' version of Friends Indeed, is by overwriting its files with Friends in Need, in effect making it a new game.

People always think I'm playing coy with this, but I'm really not. I've made every good faith effort to entirely separate the two, and to encourage people to support the project they want to see more of, at the source of its funding. I'm also planning an overhaul of Patreon and SubStar, following the release of the next chapter, and the pending reboot. As part of those plans, Friends Indeed may cease to exist, and Patreon will become a platform for something new, because I'm kind of exhausted by this whole thing. I'm in talks and figuring it out.

In the meantime, here's some Gabby.

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Knowing Patreon, I wouldn't trust that that will be enough. I can't recall names, but I have a strong feeling that I remember devs getting their Patreon cancelled despite not having any version of an offending game on it at all.

 

[submissive -Ben83]

There's already a bit in there, if you have Britt degrade you during the boobjob. I'll be honest, it's not one of my bigger kinks, but I have plans for it to be an option with certain love interests, on the love path.

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I mean, I made this image for Kinktober, and I dunno.. I can see it!

oh yeah i wanna be spanked and dominated by her more femdom please. I dont usually play maledom games but i did enjoy the gently guy love path but this was months ago so i have already forgotten the charracters and story so might have to replay again when the next update comes out.

Would like to see more femdom tho when you implement it of course hopefully soon

 

[submissive -Ben83]

I don't mind some light femdom, where the woman takes control and is a bit more assertive and even some light restraints (like being handcuffed to the bed), but humiliation, stepping on, tying up, pegging, whipping/spanking, etc... stuff like that is a turn off for me. If any of this is the case with pepper, that will be sad for me, since I really like Pepper, but at least every other LI has been to my liking so far regardless. Anyways, I'm excited for the update, and can't wait to see more Ashe.

Being handcuffed to the bed by a hot sexy girl is awesome, i would like to see that tbh dont get to that much ingames that ive played

 

[Mesmerizet]

Um does anyone have the Demo here? Its posted on Jan 31

 

[GokutheG]

Um does anyone have the Demo here? Its posted on Jan 31

It's better to wait for official releases because demos usually have bug fixes and scenes that need to be added.

 

[soldano]

In the meantime, here's some Gabby.

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Is it just me, or does Gabby look very strange in those pictures?

 

[Mesmerizet]

It's better to wait for official releases because demos usually have bug fixes and scenes that need to be added.

Noted.

Seems like demo only has a Pepper scene. I was pretty hard for the Risa scene tbh

 

[HentaiKami]

Is it just me, or does Gabby look very strange in those pictures?

I guess the background is making Gabby look bit different, since background looks like it's rendered differently than game is, at leaast to my eyes. But otherwise Gabby looks quite like in the game.

 

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

Friends Indeed may cease to exist, and Patreon will become a platform for something new, because I'm kind of exhausted by this whole thing.

I hope removing Indeed won't cut into your funding too much if that's what you decide I can imagine how stressful two different versions are, though.. and keeping up with Patreon's bs.

Can you elaborate on 'something new'? Related to VNs, or just other art/writing you do etc.? Thx again for always keeping us apprised buddy

That art made my nutsack move by itself, btw.

 

[NeonGhosts]

Is it just me, or does Gabby look very strange in those pictures?

Same model as always, but hair and lighting can really change a character's appearance. To say nothing of camera angle, etc.

I hope removing Indeed won't cut into your funding too much if that's what you decide I can imagine how stressful two different versions are, though.. and keeping up with Patreon's bs.

Can you elaborate on 'something new'? Related to VNs, or just other art/writing you do etc.? Thx again for always keeping us apprised buddy

That art made my nutsack move by itself, btw.

Well that's the kindest thing you can say to a pornographer!

And yeahhhh, I'm gonna talk about it a bit more in the Dev Update on Monday, but Patreon revised their content guidelines, and I'm just not really sure even Friends Indeed will pass the smell test, just due to the presence/actions of the villain. So, that's a bummer.

To elaborate on my wishy washy plans, I've been teaching my friend how to use Daz, and she's been able to turn out some cool stuff. I'd hoped to bring her into my workflow on FiN, but ultimately the game is so complex that when I thought about parceling out scenes between us, I just couldn't make it work.

Buuuuut, I was thinking that I could develop something new, which she could do the lion's share of the artwork on. Leaving me to just do the writing/coding and maybe the odd "dramatic" shot here or there. It'd be something way simpler than FiN in terms of paths, more comedy/wish fulfillment, and starring a smaller cast of girls that fit into the traditional AVN mold.

I already wrote the first script a couple months ago, buuuut that's as far as it's gotten. It'd also take place in the FiN universe.

But, that's just one idea. I could also pivot the Patreon to just doing erotic short fiction, and cap the pledges at a lower amount, more commesurate to the effort I'd be putting in there. Kind of turning it into a tip jar.

Ultimately, I'd like to hang onto the Patreon for future projects, even if doing Friends Indeed isn't feasible there.

 

[DatGuy20]

Same model as always, but hair and lighting can really change a character's appearance. To say nothing of camera angle, etc.



Well that's the kindest thing you can say to a pornographer!

And yeahhhh, I'm gonna talk about it a bit more in the Dev Update on Monday, but Patreon revised their content guidelines, and I'm just not really sure even Friends Indeed will pass the smell test, just due to the presence/actions of the villain. So, that's a bummer.

To elaborate on my wishy washy plans, I've been teaching my friend how to use Daz, and she's been able to turn out some cool stuff. I'd hoped to bring her into my workflow on FiN, but ultimately the game is so complex that when I thought about parceling out scenes between us, I just couldn't make it work.

Buuuuut, I was thinking that I could develop something new, which she could do the lion's share of the artwork on. Leaving me to just do the writing/coding and maybe the odd "dramatic" shot here or there. It'd be something way simpler than FiN in terms of paths, more comedy/wish fulfillment, and starring a smaller cast of girls that fit into the traditional AVN mold.

I already wrote the first script a couple months ago, buuuut that's as far as it's gotten. It'd also take place in the FiN universe.

But, that's just one idea. I could also pivot the Patreon to just doing erotic short fiction, and cap the pledges at a lower amount, more commesurate to the effort I'd be putting in there. Kind of turning it into a tip jar.

Ultimately, I'd like to hang onto the Patreon for future projects, even if doing Friends Indeed isn't feasible there.

Can't you just take the builds off patreon and have people who want the builds just go on discord and download it from there since you can link patreon and discord?

 

[Skep-tiker]

NeonGhosts Please stick to maledom. There are plenty femdom games out there. It makes no sense plotwise to make a dominant character suddenly submissive...

 

[Dessolos]

Can't you just take the builds off patreon and have people who want the builds just go on discord and download it from there since you can link patreon and discord?

I heard someone say they even check discord at least if there is channels only for patrons . SS only channels might get away with it.

 

[NewTricks]

NeonGhosts Please stick to maledom. There are plenty femdom games out there. It makes no sense plotwise to make a dominant character suddenly submissive...

Some people like to switch hit. I think that Guy would be kinda into it with the right girl. The sort of guys that like to be stepped on and led about on a leash are usually rich and powerful types who get tired of everyone bowing to them and kissing their ass and like a little escape from being in charge. As for women... well... be careful of the quiet ones.

 

[SlapE]

NeonGhosts Please stick to maledom. There are plenty femdom games out there. It makes no sense plotwise to make a dominant character suddenly submissive...

PLEASE, do not tell devs how to make their game, that is one of my few pet peeves on here. Overall, I don't have a problem with you on here, and our interactions have been positive. However, I do not tolerate people telling devs, especially devs I like, how to create their game, or to change their game to fit their preferences. The only time I have ever explicitly told a dev how to do their job, is when the dev was a liar who lured people to play their game with false pretenses. So I chewed them out, so that they would hopefully do better. Neon though, has been an amazing dev, and I implore and encourage Neon to stick to his vision of the game.

Hell, I'm not a fan of certain aspects of the game, notably Risa, but I would never tell him to change her. I will simply just avoid her, which the game will allow me to do.

As far as Guy being dominant, I mean in certain relationships and paths he is, but it's not really always the case. With certain LI's on certain paths he doesn't really show any sort of dominant streak. Therefore, it's not fair to insinuate that he is purely dominant by nature, he could very well be a switch as well, and it could make complete sense if written well.

Lastly, I'll just say, it's completely fine to give feedback and critiques, but just bluntly telling devs they should make their game a certain way, or to include or not include a certain kink or fetish, isn't.

 

[Joshy92]

PLEASE, do not tell devs how to make their game, that is one of my few pet peeves on here. Overall, I don't have a problem with you on here, and our interactions have been positive. However, I do not tolerate people telling devs, especially devs I like, how to create their game, or to change their game to fit their preferences. The only time I have ever explicitly told a dev how to do their job, is when the dev was a liar who lured people to play their game with false pretenses. So I chewed them out, so that they would hopefully do better. Neon though, has been an amazing dev, and I implore and encourage Neon to stick to his vision of the game.

Hell, I'm not a fan of certain aspects of the game, notably Risa, but I would never tell him to change her. I will simply just avoid her, which the game will allow me to do.

As far as Guy being dominant, I mean in certain relationships and paths he is, but it's not really always the case. With certain LI's on certain paths he doesn't really show any sort of dominant streak. Therefore, it's not fair to insinuate that he is purely dominant by nature, he could very well be a switch as well, and it could make complete sense if written well.

Lastly, I'll just say, it's completely fine to give feedback and critiques, but just bluntly telling devs they should make their game a certain way, or to include or not include a certain kink or fetish, isn't.

It's okay bro I'll gladly take your place and be Risa's knight in shining armour.