VN Ren'Py Friends in Need [Ch. 8 v0.57b SE] [NeonGhosts]

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

Yeahhhh, the thing about FiN is that I don't often get to do a lot of 'artsy' stuff. Like, it's a game that mostly takes place in well-lit urban areas. Images like these dream renders, with heavy shadows, close-ups, complex lighting setups, and depth of field/camera focus all look really cool! But, they all require adding to the setup and render time. When I'm doing a sex scene with 50+ renders, I can't really justify making it super dark, and adding 10-15 minutes to each render.

Plus, I try to go for clarity of storytelling above all. Which means doing a lot of shots where the camera is pulled back a bit, so you can see what's happening.

But, every now and then I'll look for the opportunity to do something ~*faaaaancy*~ or just different/weird. Which is why you get stuff like the Orc Exchange scenes, or Brittani's photoshoot photos. That's just me taking a break from the grind, to indulge myself a bit.

I love that really dreamy atmospheric stuff man. It's sad to hear it takes longer I loved that in Dual Family before the dev turned his game into an acid trip outlet or a big fat troll, still not sure which. If a dev goes the teasing route, which especially works for incest imo, the artistic flare & naughty imaginary dialogue is a nice juxtaposition to a more grounded story that builds and builds. Look forward to more of that if/when you decide the time is right

 

[NeonGhosts]

Did you guys notice on Sapphire's cam show she didn't have two very important things listed.
She should add virtual cuddles and talking about our feelings to her list.

She could also place her hand on the screen and I'll do the same that's like virtual handholding.

You know, doing Sapphire’s brief cam show menu made me think it’d be fun to do a camgirl mini-game. Maybe I’ll make that into a mini bonus update. >_>

 

[antianti]

is there a patch for 0.58? I have the vanilla version from patreon but would prefer the friends in need version to play.

 

[antianti]

Thanks, but I'm looking for the 0.58 version. It hasn't leaked here yet and I only have the Patreon version.

 

[Dessolos]

Thanks, but I'm looking for the 0.58 version. It hasn't leaked here yet and I only have the Patreon version.

I doubt it will as that isn't the full version just a demo / preview version for his subs to enjoy. I think it's only like 1/2 of the update maybe less

 

[Joshy92]

I think when I restart the game I'm going to bang everybody every chance I get until one of the LI I really like demands a commitment.
I'm pretty sure it's Nicki or Mason I want to settle down with but then there is also Risa & Pepper.
It's so hard to pick in this game and that's something I love about it.

 

[Dessolos]

I think when I restart the game I'm going to bang everybody every chance I get until one of the LI I really like demands a commitment.
I'm pretty sure it's Nicki or Mason I want to settle down with but then there is also Risa & Pepper.
It's so hard to pick in this game and that's something I love about it.

I think Ashe is going to be the one to want a commitment first to be honest , she already seems jealous of Nicki so I can see her asking us for a commitment first just so she doesn't lose out to Nicki. tho I think it really depends on when we get content with what girls tbh since not every girl gets content in every update.

Yeah Besides Nicki and Ashe Risa & Pepper are my backups tho I lean more towards Risa I need to learn more about Pepper

 

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

every time i think i have a favorite LI, i realize i actually dont when a scene comes along goon goon goon all over da room

 

[Dessolos]

every time i think i have a favorite LI, i realize i actually dont when a scene comes along goon goon goon all over da room

yeah even tho my Main favorites are Nicki , Ashe and Risa right now. Not only can things change but when a game is good as this it's hard to pick a favorite when all the characters are good / well written. Hell even the characters I have no interest in romantically I like alot. ( Gabby and Mason)

 

[Dark Silence]

yeah even tho my Main favorites are Nicki , Ashe and Risa right now. Not only can things change but when a game is good as this it's hard to pick a favorite when all the characters are good / well written. Hell even the characters I have no interest in romantically I like alot. ( Gabby and Mason)

I have my favorites. So, it's not hard to choose. I don't even pay attention to the storylines of the other LIs because they don't interest me.

 

[Dessolos]

I have my favorites. So, it's not hard to choose. I don't even pay attention to the storylines of the other LIs because they don't interest me.

ah see I pay attention every storyline in every game even characters I hate. I feel like if im playing a game I want to know every bit about it.

 

[Dark Silence]

ah see I pay attention every storyline in every game even characters I hate. I feel like if im playing a game I want to know every bit about it.

Main story, I do. The girls stories, I don't. I don't really care about them. Only Gabby and Mason and now I have to pay attention to Risa's because I have to be douchebag Guy with her.

 

[Dessolos]

Main story, I do. The girls stories, I don't. I don't really care about them. Only Gabby and Mason and now I have to pay attention to Risa's because I have to be douchebag Guy with her.

Yeah see im that guy that will spend 2-3 hours talking to every npcs in a city / camp whatever and go through every line of dialogue even when most of is pointless and doesn't matter.

 

[Dark Silence]

Yeah see im that guy that will spend 2-3 hours talking to every npcs in a city / camp whatever and go through every line of dialogue even when most of is pointless and doesn't matter.

I used to be like that and I still do it in some games. Especially in non-AVNs. I once spent an entire day tryin to talk to every NPC I encountered in AC Odyssey.

 

[SlapE]

I'm pretty sure it's Nicki or Mason I want to settle down with but then there is also Risa & Pepper.

There, fixed it Joshy.

 

[Joshy92]

There, fixed it Joshy.

You know me mate I have a strong urge to be a knight in shining armour to any beautiful and sweet woman I come across and Risa fits that description perfectly.

 

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

Yeah see im that guy that will spend 2-3 hours talking to every npcs in a city / camp whatever and go through every line of dialogue even when most of is pointless and doesn't matter.

Yeah, stricken with the OCD maybe? I have it too. I have to try so hard to force myself to just chill out & let it flow naturally instead of feeling like I have to map it, plan it, complete it all, and in a certain order, etc. I guess when I pick up a game, especially if it's a large-scale one like say Witcher or ES series, I feel like this might be my only time playing, and so I feel the need to see everything. It ends up ultimately not mattering because I forget it all in 6 months anyways, so it was pointless and just made it less fun

 

[Nezron]

I have played the game as it has developed, and I have complained about Nicki in the past. But I think the developer could make Nicki a better character by adding another choice at the beginning.

When Nicki comes to you place to ask for money, she comes dressed in fishnets (even the MC comments on this), so she expects the MC to want something for the money or she was told to dress sexy by her boyfriend? Well anyway, if you pick no strings attached and offer her the money, then she comes on to you and you have a lewd scene with her. (no choice)

This is the point that a choice of not having a lewd scene with her would be better for the character. See the MC has also commented that he admired her loyalty even though he does not like her boyfriend. But without a choice, you have sex with her and now she has guilt and she is now a cheater.

I myself have done all the different choices with her.. nice, mean, and nothing. I usually pick nothing and never have sex with her. As I don't like cheaters, because if they will cheat with you... they can cheat on you as well. Can't trust them. Also after the first time with her, she ghosted you for 3 months, not a word until she shows up again wanting help. And she claims to be your friend.... not a very good friend if you ask me.

Well anyway, this is not a complaint about the game, just a suggestions on how I think Nicki could be better with a simple choice at beginning.

peace.

 

[Dessolos]

I have played the game as it has developed, and I have complained about Nicki in the past. But I think the developer could make Nicki a better character by adding another choice at the beginning.

When Nicki comes to you place to ask for money, she comes dressed in fishnets (even the MC comments on this), so she expects the MC to want something for the money or she was told to dress sexy by her boyfriend? Well anyway, if you pick no strings attached and offer her the money, then she comes on to you and you have a lewd scene with her. (no choice)

This is the point that a choice of not having a lewd scene with her would be better for the character. See the MC has also commented that he admired her loyalty even though he does not like her boyfriend. But without a choice, you have sex with her and now she has guilt and she is now a cheater.

I myself have done all the different choices with her.. nice, mean, and nothing. I usually pick nothing and never have sex with her. As I don't like cheaters, because if they will cheat with you... they can cheat on you as well. Can't trust them. Also after the first time with her, she ghosted you for 3 months, not a word until she shows up again wanting help. And she claims to be your friend.... not a very good friend if you ask me.

Well anyway, this is not a complaint about the game, just a suggestions on how I think Nicki could be better with a simple choice at beginning.

peace.

That is actually a planned change from what I heard in the Ch 1 Rework which i think is the update after the next if I recall what Neon said

 

[Blazerer]

Maybe it is just me, but is anyone else having issues with the taboo patch? It worked earlier, saved and closed the game. Opened it later (no updates or anything) and it now stopped working when loading the save.
The patch file is still set to "TRUE" so any help would be appreciated