Ren'Py Guest House [v0.2.3] [Soft Whisper Games]

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Do you want me to delete everything after Chapter 1 and revert the game back to a kinetic novel?


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jclosed

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Same here, found that in the changelog on the OP:
View attachment 3781456

Unfortunately also found out that the game changes with the next update to a "sadbox":FacePalm:
For me not really worth it anymore to restart the game anyway with that change.
Well, time to move on. Good luck to the dev.
Really? That's very unfortunate. I don't hate sandbox stuff, but it's sure as hell don't like it either. It probably comes with all kind of extra stats you constantly have to keep an eye on, preventing you from doing funny stuff. Oh well - It's the developers choice, so I have to accept it (who am I to say what a developer has to do). As long as the developer on his turn accept that I probably walk away from his creation. That is - Unless it is not at all a super generic sandbox type, and we get really pleasantly surprised by something really original (yeah I know what the chances are).

Sadbox indeed.
 
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divingmedic

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Really? That's very unfortunate. I don't hate sandbox stuff, but it's sure as hell don't like it either. It probably comes with all kind of extra stats you constantly have to keep an eye on, preventing you from doing funny stuff. Oh well - It's the developers choice, so I have to accept it (who am I to say what a developer has to do). As long as the developer on his turn accept that I probably walk away from his creation. That is - Unless it is not at all a super generic sandbox type, and we get really pleasantly surprised by something really original (yeah I know what the chances are).

Sadbox indeed.
I just downloaded the new update and have not played it yet, but I do not think it will be grindy, unknown variables, keep track of points, RNG type of sandbox. More like one that is just to navigate from one place to another. Like from home, to school, to work and such.
 
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divingmedic

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From the Dev's Subscribe Star page:

Regarding sandbox mode:
So I just wanted to clarify some of the reasons I've decided to add this additional game mode. I've recently gained a proper grip on ren'py and believe I've learned enough python code to implement a simple sandbox that's separate from the main story. It was becoming increasingly clear that people are paying me a monthly subscription for very little content. Sandbox mode will allow me to make use of repetitive assets to speed up the delivery of content. While story mode still remains my main focus, sandbox mode will allow me to explore some of the more casual elements of the guest house. Do you want to just take a break from the action and get to know the girls? You can do that. Do you want to enjoy some intimate moments with the character you love? You can do that. I may even consider integrating story mode and sandbox mode at some point, but for now it's definitely an experimental feature that has to be accessed from the main menu. I'm going to release 0.2.1 and see what everyone thinks. Once I've got some feedback, I'll know the best route to take.
 

divingmedic

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MC: exists
Girls: I want to become his slut

:ROFLMAO:


Don't think too much, dev. We have games with people paying subs and not getting any content for years so...

I just hope that at the end MC will breed them all and that's it.
lol 99.9 percent of all harem games are this way. Less work for me. I play a few harem games that have a horrible grind with a wicked RNG on top of it. The RNG has a 1 in 36 chance of triggering the event. Dev must work at a casino with those odds.
 

Beast Within

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sigh.

this is the first and definately the last time I download a game without reading comments.
loved the asian theme, loved the renders loved the tags....hated the cam stuff.
its completely on me though. dev has made a wonderfull job to make this game so kudos for to him/her and the hard work they put in this game.

but this is where I get off this train.

best of luck and best of health
 

Scyths

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My advice to anyone who played the initial release, skip this one and wait for further updates down the line because this really shouldn't have been 2.0 but rather 1.1 seeing the amount of renders that were in this update lmao. And it's funny that half of the renders were with random background with character portraits on the front.
 

Vaftrudner

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I just played through the lastest version on here and there are scenes missing from the gallery.
There are a gap between being chased with the bat and the girl in the towel.

What gives??
 

Soft Whisper

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Apr 9, 2023
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Looking through the files there seems to be a shower scene.
Since people keep asking, that scene is a part of my Patreon exclusive content. There's an exclusive character with additional gallery unlocks. I'm sure someone will share the premium version of the game on here since f95 is a pirate site. It doesn't bother me too much, but I always initially post the regular version since this isn't my storefront. I'm not required to share Patreon exclusive content. However, other people can share it and I'm not allowed to remove it. Either way, I hope people can enjoy my hard work and will consider supporting me at some point.
 
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Estius

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Pretty good so far, but that text box is horrible. A huge eye sore. Just outline the text and let us make the text box invisible.
 

Soft Whisper

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Pretty good so far, but that text box is horrible. A huge eye sore. Just outline the text and let us make the text box invisible.
Tbh I don't know how and I'm a bit swamped with the next update atm. I don't mind making it toggle-able, but I kind of like the way it looks.
 
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Estius

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Since people keep asking, that scene is a part of my Patreon exclusive content. There's an exclusive character with additional gallery unlocks. I'm sure someone will share the premium version of the game on here since f95 is a pirate site. It doesn't bother me too much, but I always initially post the regular version since this isn't my storefront. I'm not required to share Patreon exclusive content. However, other people can share it and I'm not allowed to remove it. Either way, I hope people can enjoy my hard work and will consider supporting me at some point.
What's here so far is good in my opinion. Seems like it will be a fun game, but I'm not so sure you'll get much support with only 560 renders in 8 months. A lot of devs are putting out that much every 6-8 weeks. I wish you luck though, because like I said, it seems like a great game so far. I'm guessing this is more of a weekend hobby type of thing?
 

DrFree

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From the Dev's Subscribe Star page:

Regarding sandbox mode:
So I just wanted to clarify some of the reasons I've decided to add this additional game mode. I've recently gained a proper grip on ren'py and believe I've learned enough python code to implement a simple sandbox that's separate from the main story. It was becoming increasingly clear that people are paying me a monthly subscription for very little content. Sandbox mode will allow me to make use of repetitive assets to speed up the delivery of content. While story mode still remains my main focus, sandbox mode will allow me to explore some of the more casual elements of the guest house. Do you want to just take a break from the action and get to know the girls? You can do that. Do you want to enjoy some intimate moments with the character you love? You can do that. I may even consider integrating story mode and sandbox mode at some point, but for now it's definitely an experimental feature that has to be accessed from the main menu. I'm going to release 0.2.1 and see what everyone thinks. Once I've got some feedback, I'll know the best route to take.
I enjoy repeatable sex scenes, literally the only reason to have a sandbox.
Knowing one of your girls is always DTF for you whenever you visit them is great.
More so if we add options with different clothes and such.
 

Niuul

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I know it's been said a few times already, but you really should consider changing the UI. It's incredibly intrusive.

Screenshot (810).png

Simple white text with black outline can be read on any colour background without obstructing the renders/animations.

/2cents
 
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robrize2169

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just getting into this..and at the part where the group all go to some boring fucking temple and Hana starts rambling on and on and on about the history of the place..seriously..WHO GIVES A FUCK??? you can't move the story a little quicker without a fucking history lesson about some fucking temple that no one gives a flying fuck about.. geez man, this is supposed to be a fucking sex game set in Korea where some lucky asshole gets to fuck a house full of hot korean honeys. who gives a fuck about your fucking temple..rant over..for now.
 
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Porthas

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Don't worry about the sandbox mode too much. It can be ignored if you don't like it. It's really simple and just meant to introduce some additional adult content. The navigation is really intuitive and the grind isn't excessive. You just talk to the girls to get to know them a bit, which unlocks their adult menu. Once you ask them to be your girlfriend, you can tell her to dance for you, masturbate with you, take kinky photos, or have sex.
No thanks. Sandbox just introduces grind and pretends that's content. Repetitive sex scenes or dialogue scenes are not content. I liked what was started previously, but have a good one.

A sandbox is fun if it's Skyrim or Oblivion.
 
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3.60 star(s) 11 Votes