VN Ren'Py Friends in Need [Ch. 9 v0.60c] [NeonGhosts]

[RC-1138 Boss]

Like i once mentioned on Neon's discord. Sometimes i worry about the real life mindset of a few people who frequent this thread...


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Does Viola actually have content now? The last time I played it was literally just the one time you see her at the store and can pay her to strip (or can go further if darkmode) but regardless of what you did that was it you could not pursue any further relationship or whatever with her.

A bit.
When on a date with Ashe, Guy can give Viola a ride back home and then later help deal with her perverted landlord.

 

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

Does Viola actually have content now? The last time I played it was literally just the one time you see her at the store and can pay her to strip (or can go further if darkmode) but regardless of what you did that was it you could not pursue any further relationship or whatever with her.

next update i believe she has a sexual scene, along with a few others. someone correct me if im wrong

 

[RC-1138 Boss]

next update i believe she has a sexual scene, along with a few others. someone correct me if im wrong

She has two scenes from what Neon wrote in that post. Guessing it is one for romantic and one for corruption route.

 

[Ragnar]

Viola may not be my favorite but damn if that isnt a hill I would die on as well she is too perfect and innocent.

Not that innocent https://f95zone.to/threads/friends-in-need-ch-8-v0-57b-se-neonghosts.112500/post-10334228

 

[The Anti]

Another Nicki war.. It’d be funny if it weren’t so played out..

 

[Drew Anderson]

Not that innocent https://f95zone.to/threads/friends-in-need-ch-8-v0-57b-se-neonghosts.112500/post-10334228

 

[Ragnar]

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Exactly, she used the same fingers

 

[RC-1138 Boss]

Not that innocent https://f95zone.to/threads/friends-in-need-ch-8-v0-57b-se-neonghosts.112500/post-10334228

Still hope one day Neon will be able to put those short stories in the game. They are amazing.

 

[camube]

Sent this about 6 months ago and I stand by it. All of these girls have their issues. It all depends on what triggers you.

Add in Risa, who we now know is a drug addict and I know of at least one person that triggers quite a bit.

But yeah, Viola is still perfect and innocent and i'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

It goes to show how good the branching of writing in this game is that you can summarize the characters as either acting A on this path or acting B on that path. While remaining consistent that A behaviors and B behaviors are still them as the same person.

This game's writing is really good

 

[rafa30]

Wonderful game.
More Britanni

 

[jungmonk]

I think that for most characters in FiN, Nicki included - you’re sympathizing for them in some way, but it’s also frustrating that you feel some sense of responsibility for their well-being. Meanwhile you’re trying to have a good fap.

Whore//not whore; rape and treat like shit but cum in guilt//love but is it real or do I just want sexy-time; boy with a vagina//girl acting boyish…. Let’s just say for much of the characters and events, it’s complicated.

can i ask who? im curious

Gabbi is the character where I most feel like this is just a fantasy game and doesn’t need to be so serious. Almost everyone else I get the feeling of real consequences for being a little rapey.

 

[Joshy92]

I'm a bit worried the remake of chapter one will alter my opinion of Nicki. Am I worrying over nothing here?

 

[Maviarab]

I'm a bit worried the remake of chapter one will alter my opinion of Nicki. Am I worrying over nothing here?

Yes you are.

It will actually make her even more likeable. Why this Nikki war crap is utter bollocks. When done, it will be as it should have been originally. No sex for money etc etc.

 

[Joshy92]

Yes you are.

It will actually make her even more likeable. Why this Nikki war crap is utter bollocks. When done, it will be as it should have been originally. No sex for money etc etc.

So what exactly is changing do you know?
Will she never have been in a relationship with Brent or stuff like that?

 

[Maviarab]

So what exactly is changing do you know?
Will she never have been in a relationship with Brent or stuff like that?

No that's staying afaik, it's just the whole interraction with MC when she comes to ask for money is the main I believe. There's some other stuff too I believe but that's the important stuff. Will make her less mercanary and gold-digger'ish and more a genuine friend in need.

 

[Joshy92]

No that's staying afaik, it's just the whole interraction with MC when she comes to ask for money is the main I believe. There's some other stuff too I believe but that's the important stuff. Will make her less mercanary and gold-digger'ish and more a genuine friend in need.

That's a bit dissapointing for me because I liked giving my princess money as soon as she asked for it.
In fact I was upset I couldn't give her more.

 

[Maviarab]

That's a bit dissapointing for me because I liked giving my princess money as soon as she asked for it.
In fact I was upset I couldn't give her more.

Can still give it to her, she just ain't offering to spread em in exchange for it. I'm sure the option may still be there but it will be done better to be less cringe and business transaction like.

 

[NewTricks]

Nicki War...Nicki war never changes...

Who would have thought that the biggest battle in the Nicki war would be the update after she disappears from the narrative forever? Because, you know, that happened if you played the dark route. Nicki is gone, Viola is gone; Gabby, Mason, Pepper, and Brittani are scared and Guy is a miserable prick. Well, well, well... if it isn't the consequences of my own actions. How the turntables have... turned.

 

[NeonGhosts]

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tldr; Currently at 900 renders. Alex's scene is done. Working on finishing Risa's sex scenes, so I can get into Mason's scenes. Once Mason's scenes are finished I'll be setting a formal release schedule.

I'm a bit worried the remake of chapter one will alter my opinion of Nicki. Am I worrying over nothing here?

Probably! The major emotional/story beats will remain the same: Brent fucked up and got himself and Nicki in trouble, and the player is presented with the chance to fix the problem, sparking the idea of creating a charitable organization.

The stuff that's changing is mostly about fleshing out the world, in the first chapter. We'll see more of Nicki and MC interacting at work, and get a better idea of their dynamic.



We'll actually see the sales pitch from gamer edge-lord Kobalt, which convinced MC to sink all his money into his crypto nonsense, Kobalt Koin.



We'll also meet Carolina, as well as the night-time concierge that Risa replaces. We'll see more of Guy's crappy apartment, to fully appreciate the change that comes with him living in a nice penthouse condo. We'll see more of Brent being Brent.

Basically, in addition to overhauling the events around Nicki, I want to set up some things so that later events feel a bit more like payoff. If we meet Carolina and have no idea she has a kid, it's a little more interesting when we discover Maya, later. If we meet the grumpy old guy that Risa replaces, then it's a little more shocking when we walk in and find a pretty girl behind the desk. If we see Guy's crappy apartment, the later reveal that he's bought and renovated that building has more context/weight.

Just a bunch of stuff like that!

Still hope one day Neon will be able to put those short stories in the game. They are amazing.

Honestly, the reason I've kinda backed off of doing more of those text stories for the blog, is because I think they just make more sense to do in the actual game. I think Ashe's story is especially important, as the whole reveal vis a vis her troubled history as a one-time model, really needs to be highlighted in-game.

Brent's one-off story was my first stab at this, and since people seemed to like it, I'll definitely be doing more for the girls. I have one in mind for Pepper that I think would be awesome.

 

[Joshy92]

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tldr; Currently at 900 renders. Alex's scene is done. Working on finishing Risa's sex scenes, so I can get into Mason's scenes. Once Mason's scenes are finished I'll be setting a formal release schedule.



Probably! The major emotional/story beats will remain the same: Brent fucked up and got himself and Nicki in trouble, and the player is presented with the chance to fix the problem, sparking the idea of creating a charitable organization.

The stuff that's changing is mostly about fleshing out the world, in the first chapter. We'll see more of Nicki and MC interacting at work, and get a better idea of their dynamic.

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We'll actually see the sales pitch from gamer edge-lord Kobalt, which convinced MC to sink all his money into his crypto nonsense, Kobalt Koin.

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We'll also meet Carolina, as well as the night-time concierge that Risa replaces. We'll see more of Guy's crappy apartment, to fully appreciate the change that comes with him living in a nice penthouse condo. We'll see more of Brent being Brent.

Basically, in addition to overhauling the events around Nicki, I want to set up some things so that later events feel a bit more like payoff. If we meet Carolina and have no idea she has a kid, it's a little more interesting when we discover Maya, later. If we meet the grumpy old guy that Risa replaces, then it's a little more shocking when we walk in and find a pretty girl behind the desk. If we see Guy's crappy apartment, the later reveal that he's bought and renovated that building has more context/weight.

Just a bunch of stuff like that!



Honestly, the reason I've kinda backed off of doing more of those text stories for the blog, is because I think they just make more sense to do in the actual game. I think Ashe's story is especially important, as the whole reveal vis a vis her troubled history as a one-time model, really needs to be highlighted in-game.

Brent's one-off story was my first stab at this, and since people seemed to like it, I'll definitely be doing more for the girls. I have one in mind for Pepper that I think would be awesome.

That sounds awesome thank you for putting my mind at ease.

Also, goodness me Alex looks so sexy.