HiP1

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Aaaack! Can’t believe I never caught that. I’ll get it fixed! Thanks!
I was replaying the game to refresh my memory a bit before the new update, and I was going through the date with Ashe. on the love route, if MC brings up Brittani, she reveals that she did modeling too. I was wondering why MC didn't use that opportunity to bring up the photos that he bought. he could playfully word it as her belonging to him now, in a boyfriend/girlfriend dynamic, as she is into submissive kinks she could actually like it, as well as being reassured and grateful. the photos might could up later for the dark paths, but on the love paths, i thought it made sense that it would come up at that point. MC could even offer to transfer the rights to her for one symbolic dollar. or it could be brought up after the bet with Wren was revealed and forgiven as a "if we are both honest now" kind of discussion.
 

sagerock820

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My only complaint about the update was being forced to watch the rape scenes. Really did not need that.
 

Raoddik

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Finished the update and as much as I liked it damn... so many characters already, then some new one (potentially) there, for the moment I almost forgot that Madison&Gabby exist. :)

Don't get me wrong, it's nothing new in VN of that type but I starting feel bad for fans of some girls. (
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:p)
 
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ryansFLYIN

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Which one is pure and which one censored? Vanilla? Not vanilla? And on top of that patch is needed or is already included? Damn you Patreon...
The main download is Friends In Need (no censored, I believe pre-patched). Vanilla is Friends Indeed (the Patreon-friendly version).

Does the story makes sense if you play the Good Guy with the taboo patch?
Might as well. I'm playing the good guy but still keep it patched just in case. I assume down the line it will matter more with Cassie (MC's sister) if you're into that.
 
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Dessolos

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Does the story makes sense if you play the Good Guy with the taboo patch?
I do because there are a few times there is incest roleplay once with Brittani and Ashe if I recall correctly. While I'm neutral when it comes to that and rarely go for those type of LI I do find the roleplay of it kind of hot. Otherwise you can skip it cause story is the same and I say makes more sense as good Guy than dark imo
 

varage

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I was replaying the game to refresh my memory a bit before the new update, and I was going through the date with Ashe. on the love route, if MC brings up Brittani, she reveals that she did modeling too. I was wondering why MC didn't use that opportunity to bring up the photos that he bought. he could playfully word it as her belonging to him now, in a boyfriend/girlfriend dynamic, as she is into submissive kinks she could actually like it, as well as being reassured and grateful. the photos might could up later for the dark paths, but on the love paths, i thought it made sense that it would come up at that point. MC could even offer to transfer the rights to her for one symbolic dollar. or it could be brought up after the bet with Wren was revealed and forgiven as a "if we are both honest now" kind of discussion.
I understand but no one likes a stalker though you could play it off. HE could also just keep the pictures for the update and tell her at a later date after she's told him about them that he hunted them down for her and baught the rights for her. Rather then saying oh i already stalked you and bought them here ya go. Playing it like he tracked them down BECAUSE she mentioned it would be better than him being like "now that you mention it here you go." Though like I said it could have worked the way you said because you're a millionaire of course you're going to background check someone you're potentially interested in dating.
 
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Badjourasmix

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Some people really seem to hate this update. Risa is not really one of my favorites but I didn't really mind it too much.
 

varage

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Finally finished up the last bit of the update here are my final thoughts. Overall it was a real solid update. To me it's starting to feel like there is more story bits falling into place. While before it was just the Gabby storyline which to be honest I didn't care about. Now we got a cliff hanger of Brent's return finally and the Risa story arc

Now I don't really care about MC"s that much in my games in comparison to LI so alot of issues I've read about him in the drug den is really a non issue for me. Doesn't mean I disagree with them. I think alot of those issues come from the execution of how he got to the drug den and lack of interactions with Risa prior to it. At least for me the lack of choice was not an issue at all.

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Brent I still think he is a piece of shit but I don't hate him as much as I used to now. As it does seem like he still cares for and wants to look out for Nicki even tho it's his fault and also it's probably for selfish reason ontop of that. But it showed to me he has potential for redemption maybe depending on his next move in the next update.

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Pepper this is where im mixed on the update. I really wanted her to be a camgirl I did as I really liked that angel and felt like it would of worked and made sense to her mysterious story. Yet it doesn't feel like it something that was needed either for her as it stands she has a great beginnings of a character story without it. So my selfish side is disappointed in this but it doesn't take away from it being some good interactions with her in this update.

Alex well I still have no opinion on her

Overall this update feels like a solid 8 or 9 / 10 for me personally. This update left me wanting more Risa and cant wait for the next one to see what's up with Nicki

Questions. This update did leave me with one question tho. Did Risa give the drugs to the MC as she really is trying to stay clean or was it because of Owen was going to search her. I feel like it was because she really is trying to be clean but the answer is unclear to me.
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TRKaiser

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It seems with the new update people are mad it was kinda forced...well shit, can Neon tell a story, I mean there is already many paths and choices throughout the entire game, god forbid he makes a few things unavoidable...
I mean the man is trying to tell a story, and unless he is going to commit to telling completely different story paths based on everyone's individual choices...which is ridiculous to expect...there has to be a "main storyline" we are all going down to get to the eventual endings...

Risa isn't an interesting LI to you, Neon gives a choice to turn her down. You can help her or berate her for her choices... you can be confrontational to her dad, or you can assure him you have no interest in her... the main story has to move along but I don't think he is forcing Risa on us tbh...and with Alex he already said he is minimizing her role as a LI, but still going there and learning some self-defense I think is crucial to the main story as with Lucien, Guy is learning money isn't the only thing he needs to make a change and there is a dark underbelly to wealth he has slowly learned... He has been threatened with violence a few times when he is "helping" and he realized in this last update he needs protection of some sort other than charms and money...I think we need to take into consideration that Neon is trying to get us somewhere with the story he is telling and we need to let the man cook.

Also, I called it right off bat that pepper and the cam girl were twins, NeonGhosts I knew how you reacted to my theory when I first said it I was right...I could feel it in my bones...regardless, keep doing you and tell the story you want to tell...People will always be critics, but the ones you make happy matter more IMO.


Edit: BTW just for the record I like Risa as a LI, her broken story and growth into a better person is a story I am interesting in seeing and a bit of snusnu along the way is always appreciated...I dont feel forced at all if I wanna do it lol
 

Dessolos

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It was a ridiculously short update and it was very railroady. That alone makes it meh. Risa is the 2nd Nicki lmao.
it took me like a solid 2 or so hours to finish still but I reloaded alot to check things out. Tho I wonder how long the next one is going to be since from what I read it was suppose to be apart of this update but he cut it to be in the next do to running behind schedule I think.

But yeah since it was mostly a Risa update it can feel short especially if you hate her. Personally I loved it but I don't hate Risa or Nicki it made Risa likeable for me now I can't decide who I like more 100% now Risa or Nicki. Though i'd say if I shared the same opinion about Risa I think I would still like it cause I do find her story the most interesting now. As I never cared about the Gabby storyline and the Brent never storyline made a official appearance yet and the rest of the storylines need more time.


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Gotcha yeah I kind of assumed she was forced to do them had no idea it's typically a unwritten rule tho. Yeah I kind of assumed she would of found a way to keep them if it was something she really wanted but still a bit unsure as she just gave them to guy instead of throwing them away or flushing them her self. So unless guy does get rid of them kind of leaves her open to change her mind and try to talk guy into giving her some later in the future.
 

Darklord1234

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The bar is set so low here. Literally ANYTHING can get a 5 star review from someone here. Every time I see someone crowing about "excellent writing" I am immediately thinking to myself yeah because no one reads actual novels anymore. Don't get me wrong. This is imo the best game currently on here but it is far from perfect. And don't get me started on the white knights and fanboys. Smh. People need to touch grass once in a while.
 
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