Bug report-
Opening the guide books through the phone seems to break everything whilst in a sex scene, making everything de-load from the scene. I learned this while messing around in the Melody/Blossom threesome in act 2, for some reason opening the guide book and then not selecting anything just unloads all assets from a scene, text will still progress, but music cuts, screen goes black, and until something is called in, it stays black, and then when something new loads, ONLY that loads.
For example, the cumshot for the threesome displaying, but without the characters having eyes or music coming back.
Opening the guide books through the phone seems to break everything whilst in a sex scene, making everything de-load from the scene. I learned this while messing around in the Melody/Blossom threesome in act 2, for some reason opening the guide book and then not selecting anything just unloads all assets from a scene, text will still progress, but music cuts, screen goes black, and until something is called in, it stays black, and then when something new loads, ONLY that loads.
For example, the cumshot for the threesome displaying, but without the characters having eyes or music coming back.
I hadn't even considered the possibility that someone might do that out of the world map. I'll disable that.
Also a little disappointed to hear this. I was looking forward specifically to the new interactions with the characters that already have an established history. I haven't started playing the game yet, but is there at least a compelling reason within the story for this to be the case? Been a little cautious of spoilers but I caught a few glimpses of the usual Scarlett shenanigans so I'm assuming that's why. Or was it simply to just "do it again" and just have another FwB?
Unless you love-like multiverse stories, you are not going to have any satisfaction with this sequel. The plot all revolves around the mirrors and interconnection between universes. Now, a true threat would be if a villain decides to go through these mirrors/portals and use that as a advantage to wreck havoc (that sounds like a Discord thing (possible FwB 3 plot). Scarlet you reading this? lol. Hell the only villains we got left are at least Lord tirek and Discord. Discord sounds more intimidating. What would Discord want with a harem, mmmmm? CHAOS!
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Sounds fine, I guess
Though I probably would have preferred a straight sequel I'm at least optimistic.
What would a direct sequel be though? Cream/Pinkie pie is already a 4th wall interdimension breaker through her own bakery. So wouldn't it make sense to go between universes anyway? Multiple MCs running around is crazy (imo). You played the first game, there's also Sunset Shimmer/Dawn going through these portals willy nilly too. These two characters going around multiverse style needed some addressing (so wouldn't this be a sequel to that?). Scarlet already put this concept in motion and trying to make sense of it is something of plot device.
Not necessarily. Like I said, I haven't played it yet, but I wanted to at least interact with the same characters in the established relationships, regardless of the subject of the main plot. I don't mind exploring the multiverse or anything. I trust Scarlett's writing so I'm sure it'll be good. Just can't help but wish.
I just started playing and I also wanted to ask about/suggest a few things in case Scarlett sees this and might be willing to make some small-ish changes before the final updates.
First is a nickname feature? It's nice that the original colors/name selection is available, but I remember there being nicknames in the first game, though I played with the rename mod so I'm not sure if that was part of that? It seemed a little stiff that every instance of Twilight/Lily and Starlight/Penelope etc. to be called "Twilight Sparkle," "Starlight Glimmer," etc. as I inputted them. I ended up just starting over and entering Twilight, Starlight etc. but there are obviously situations where their full name would be appropriate. Though it's probably way too much work to have to go over the whole script, it'd be nice for at least minor things like name tags and UI to have proper names, while the vast majority of dialog would make sense to have a nickname. Again, minor thing but would have been nice to have.
Second, I'm not sure if this is just a narrative decision with her whole succubus thing going on, but for Fluttershy/Butters I thought there would be an option for her original blue eyes since that's the only major difference appearance-wise, maybe changing to red if/when she transforms (again, I just barely started the game). Just stuck out to me since I specifically remember the sauna art I saw recently had versions with both eye colors.
Third minor thing, I noticed a typo! Near the very beginning when you meet Twilight/Lily. Should be "realize", not "realized".
Last thing I wanted to add, the art has improved a lot compared to the first game! Really great stuff. Looking forward to the rest of the game.
In regards to my decision to make this a new universe instead of a repeat of Arcadia Prime. FwB was a story about going to another universe, and 'trying to get back'. That was the central premise and hook of FwB 1, and I figured it just made sense for stories called 'FwB' to be like that. If I ever did make a FwB 3 (which I won't), it'd also mainly set it in another universe.
As far as FwB sequels go, I always planned for it to be set in another universe and went through a range of different ideas over the four year gap, including a post-apocalypse and a magical school.
Starting fresh just lent itself to more interesting possiblities, while not alienating myself from the possibility of returning to those original characters.
I liked the idea of restarting with 'all the answers' already, but in a mysterious world with new rules that can defy your expectations. Pace was a little fast in some areas of Act 1, but I think Act 2 allows the characters to breathe, develop, while tying up the loose ends and providing satisfying conclusions. The content added in 1.0 is actually my favourite.
As far as FwB sequels go, I always planned for it to be set in another universe and went through a range of different ideas over the four year gap, including a post-apocalypse and a magical school.
Starting fresh just lent itself to more interesting possiblities, while not alienating myself from the possibility of returning to those original characters.
I liked the idea of restarting with 'all the answers' already, but in a mysterious world with new rules that can defy your expectations. Pace was a little fast in some areas of Act 1, but I think Act 2 allows the characters to breathe, develop, while tying up the loose ends and providing satisfying conclusions. The content added in 1.0 is actually my favourite.
I can totally respect that. I played a little more and I'm fully hooked on this mystery and questions posed already. Definitely makes total sense as a sequel especially given the themes of the first. Bittersweet that we can't see the old characters but that's the whole point of the narrative. It's interesting since the usual "isekai" plot basically ignores the protag having a whole other life and people to go back to, if they even do at all. This time the player actually has experienced that (second at least) world and characters and is torn away. Not sure if that subversion was part of what you were going for here. Excited to see where this goes.
I can understand Scarlet not making a FwB3 as eventually the same MC meeting the cast over and over even in a different universe will get old. At least that's what I think.
The ideas for my games usually come to me quite strongly, and I've had nothing else for these characters or worlds. So it might be done for good, but it was a mighty fun journey.
If they ever are revisited, I'd wager instead sequels, it'll be with side stories.
I'm fine with that. Plus I'm happy the Pregnancy angle is actually going somewhere unlike in 1 where it was a dead end.
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But you can make a FwB3 with the side ponies as the main heroines instead of the usual ones. Or you can make an universe where the mares are evil and they need some dick correction. Or the MC can side with the bad guys because... well, it's just a different MC but this one is a nerd that played too many Rance games.
That or play the perspective of Cream/Pinkie Pie. Too many variables on that 4th wall interdimension angle. Sunset/Dawn seems simpler in terms of that (maybe).
i personally think a tirek with access to multiple universes would be terrifying i mean imagine him gaining the powers of dozens of celestias, lunas, cadences, chrysaliss, etc