VN Ren'Py Halfway House [Ep.11 - Bonus 7-8] [Az]

[Deleted member 3313072]

I am totally with you Mark. I am not quite as disciplined as you, to avoid all other characters in a game, but I would be happy with many more updates of back and forth between the MC and Emily. In my experience, once the full on sex scene happens with the main LI, most of the time, the story quality goes steeply downhill. The witty banter, the will they or won't they, that is what makes the game fun for me.

I wouldn't mind a little more fun with some of the side characters, Sam's friends, or even better Dr. Kunieda. Hopefully sometime in the next few updates.

That's how I feel about this in a way. Emily and the MC have a wonderful little thing back and forth. I'm afraid that'll change once they become closer. I know she calls him an idiot all the time but at this point, it's more of a term of affection. Yes I want to see a happy ending, a nice story, but certain things have me concerned like the MC being put in the middle of the grandfather/Ash situation. That will definitely affect the relationship he has with Em. I love their flirty back and forth but how much will change once they take that next step. I almost can't picture Emily going that far.

To me, she's not like other LIs in other games. I would almost feel bad progressing with her because she's well, very innocent in that way. If the scene, the buildup, and even the dialogue is right and proper for whenever it does happen, it'll feel much better and more natural than this awkwardness they have with each other now. I don't think Emily would give herself up unless the MC actually admits he seriously cares about her.

I like the step-by-step thing they're doing. They're slowly getting used to the "boy-girl thing" and being around and with each other. A few more updates where they become more friendly and less awkward would be great. I think he should try to kiss Em around the other people in the house, maybe that'll give her some self-confidence about all of it? I know they're both young and whatnot, but if they held hands more in public or openly kissed, it would be pretty interesting to see how it all plays out. I mean, they were going to go clothes shopping right? That could be the start of something, well, "next level" with them.

PS: Yeah I stay totally committed to the girls I choose in these games. I do watch the scenes in whatever gallery unlocker mods I use, and yes I miss tons of content, but that doesn't bother me. Can't pick and choose who you connect with. With me, it's very natural and the connection with the LIs I choose is very strong and normally it's some similarity we have that does it.

 

[Aldo Man]

From my standpoint, Ashley is the best character in this game.

 

[Aldo Man]

It would be so hot if Ashely let those hot chick on train have sex with MC.

 

[Canto Forte]

She did .. dev did not want to do it ... it was left in the winds .. whenever it might happen...

It would be so hot if Ashely let those hot chick on train have sex with MC.

Pitty MC has no agency again. He be like some beggar .. oh, you pretty gurl,
she just slaps him a couple a times .. then does some lewds to him,
but it feels like he is just some teddy bear joy stick they like to abuse
so they feel pretty and appreciated.

 

[Aldo Man]

She did .. dev did not want to do it ... it was left in the winds .. whenever it might happen...


Pitty MC has no agency again. He be like some beggar .. oh, you pretty gurl,
she just slaps him a couple a times .. then does some lewds to him,
but it feels like he is just some teddy bear joy stick they like to abuse
so they feel pretty and appreciated.

So, submissive guy we got, right?

 

[otakujo]

Bonus 6: The Lexingtons Retreat (Is out for My Brothers). anyone got this bonus one

 

[vall6269]

Is it me or the light renders are exceptionally perfect? They're the closest to real I've seen so far, it really adds to the atmosphere compared to games using similar assets

 

[Smarmint]

Is it me or the light renders are exceptionally perfect? They're the closest to real I've seen so far, it really adds to the atmosphere compared to games using similar assets

It isn't just you. Az has a very naturalistic render style, which has always made Halfway House stand out.

 

[Englen]

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Sup folks,

EP9 is around 50% complete. That may sound like it's getting there but there's still a lot of work to do. I still need to do a scene with one of the minor female character. After that, I have to do a scene with Officer Monroe to further one of the subplot as well as flesh out his character's back story some. And finally towards the end there's a big branching path.

So yeah... it's still a fair bit before this one is done. As an apology, here's a render of Em, inspired by a photo of Carrie Fisher I really liked.

Thanks,
Az.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

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Sup folks,

EP9 is around 50% complete. That may sound like it's getting there but there's still a lot of work to do. I still need to do a scene with one of the minor female character. After that, I have to do a scene with Officer Monroe to further one of the subplot as well as flesh out his character's back story some. And finally towards the end there's a big branching path.

So yeah... it's still a fair bit before this one is done. As an apology, here's a render of Em, inspired by a photo of Carrie Fisher I really liked.

Thanks,
Az.

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Jesus H. Christ does Emily look amazing. Has to be, to me, one of the most beautiful VN girls I've ever seen. The lighting is awesome in this game (as it was mentioned earlier in this thread)

Emily just looks incredible!

 

[Smarmint]

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Sup folks,

EP9 is around 50% complete. That may sound like it's getting there but there's still a lot of work to do. I still need to do a scene with one of the minor female character. After that, I have to do a scene with Officer Monroe to further one of the subplot as well as flesh out his character's back story some. And finally towards the end there's a big branching path.

So yeah... it's still a fair bit before this one is done. As an apology, here's a render of Em, inspired by a photo of Carrie Fisher I really liked.

Thanks,
Az.

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Wow! Amazing. So cute. How anybody could avoid loving Emily is beyond me.

 

[Soundgfx]

Wow! Amazing. So cute. How anybody could avoid loving Emily is beyond me.

She's a standard quick tempered tsundere.




I'd sooner go for the kuneida route if it ever exists or ashley's and her sister's than emily.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

About Ashley, a good comedian once said..."I wouldn't touch her with Bea Arthur's dick" (look it up on YT if you don't believe me)

Kunieda is adorably cute and I love Asian/Japanese women, but as of right now, all my focus is on cute and adorable little spit-fire Emily

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Enough build-up. It is the time for real scene.......
(Emily)

As long as it is done right, fits in to the story, and not just there for eye candy or fan service. At least make their first time (BOTH of their first times) special. The dialogue leading up to, during, and after it, better make sense and not just the MCs usually stupidity and silliness.

 

[carlosrm]

Hey , do you know how many chapters it will have in total approximately?

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Hey , do you know how many chapters it will have in total approximately?

I personally haven't seen any mention of it yet. Probably more than 12 I would think, depending on how Az paces the story. Don't know what to expect from Chapter 9; is Ash's family going to be more involved, is the cast coming off so the MC can go back to work? The Relationship with Emily...just a few unanswered questions right now.

The chapters and pacing are pretty good so far. Not too long or anything. Most of Chapter 7 and all of 8 was Ash-centered. I'm guessing it might be more of a variety going forward but who knows.

But yes, I would at least think 12+ chapters easily.

 

[Bucketbot89]

Is this game worth playing if you have no interest in the redhead? I don't wanna play this if she's gonna get 90% of the focus.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Is this game worth playing if you have no interest in the redhead? I don't wanna play this if she's gonna get 90% of the focus.

Emily is the only love interest in the game. You can mess around with Ashley and Samantha, and only flirt with everyone else. But as of right now, only Emily's points mean anything. And if you're talking about sex scenes, there's only really one real scene with Ashley, while everything else with her or Samantha is HJ/BJ stuff.

Nothing really with Emily except some kissing and a grope at the end.

 

[Bucketbot89]

Emily is the only love interest in the game. You can mess around with Ashley and Samantha, and only flirt with everyone else. But as of right now, only Emily's points mean anything. And if you're talking about sex scenes, there's only really one real scene with Ashley, while everything else with her or Samantha is HJ/BJ stuff.

Nothing really with Emily except some kissing and a grope at the end.

My comment was more asking about the story in general, not just sexual in nature. But I appreciate the info regardless. Hearing that there's only 1 planned LI (and it's a generic redhead tsundere to boot, based on what I've read) is pretty much a deal breaker. A shame, that Asian doctor really caught my eye.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

My comment was more asking about the story in general, not just sexual in nature. But I appreciate the info regardless. Hearing that there's only 1 planned LI (and it's a generic redhead tsundere to boot, based on what I've read) is pretty much a deal breaker. A shame, that Asian doctor really caught my eye.

Alright. The story is good, to me. The way of the writing of the MC is sort of juvenile, stupidly macho at times. He acts and talks like a 3rd-rate gangbanger a few times. He's silly, and a bit of a wimp as well in a few scenes. The story is good. It's mostly centered I think, firmly around things with Emily and a bit with Samantha in the few 6 or so chapters. Things get a little rough around mid-Chapter 7 when the story drifts for a full chapter in to all of Chapter 8.

The game image is in my signature for a reason, not just Emily. I like where it's going. Nothing really emotional yet, but a rough scene with Sam early on in Chapter 2. It's a 4 out of 5 game right now. Further chapters could make or break it for sure, especially with the writing.

I'm a story guy, but since everyone here talks about the sex stuff, that's what I just mentioned initially. But it's a good game.

Emily is not just some slow-burn girl. She has an issue with emotions, she's tough but yet she's sweet and kind if you are to her. She's not the typical slow-burn girl, she has a lot of fire in her. I really do like her character the most in the game.