VN Ren'Py Harem Hotel [v0.18.1] [Runey]

[kulac]

Oh, and I have an idea I'm toying around with. Combined stat events.

Such as, Every 5 Submission and Exhibitionism levels, you can do an optional event, maybe it'll be repeatable. Something like taking a girl out in a submissive outfit (Ropes, cat girl, cow girl, etc) and having fun with them, maybe at a mall. Maybe you could walk her around like a pet. Tie her hands behind her back with the rope outfit on, nipple clamps, and walk her around. etc.

(Side note, every girls Submission Set you bought doesn't just include ropes. There are other outfits in that set I just haven't made content for)

Other than that, something I was thinking for v0.6 was to only do 1 story event per character, but make a lot of "Random" events. That don't involve story progression. Maybe Maria and Kali could be hanging around the hot springs together once both of their friendships are 5 and up and they would just be splashing water around and some dialog would happen, or something. Nothing to big, but it would add more depth.

This wouldn't be a "Talk" option, but rather the idea is that you would randomly come across these events as you're walking around the hotel.

I think is better more story events then random event, or make more repeatable events with more then 1 girl.I think this is better than alot of random. If the updates will have more random events it will feel that the uptades are short and laking.This is my opinion atleast.Plus i rember you said that you want to add 1 sec girl for each main girls so better do repeatable events with the main and sec girls then random events.I think if you want to add more random events better leave it when you are close to the end of the game then you will have a better ideea were and when will random events fit in and if they are needed.

 

[Nekura]

I like the idea of these random events. Personally I like bumping into the girls as I wander wander around the hotel, it makes the place feel more alive and having scenes like that where the girls are interacting with each other would only add to that. I'm not sure if you should be limiting yourself to just one story event per girl per update in favor of this though unless it was a bigger story event. Might be better to do one big event or 2 or 3 smaller ones and add 1 or 2 of these random events per update. Either way keep up the great work, looking forward to 5.0.

 

[Scyra]

Ya, the random events sound great. But i agree with the other guys, you shouldn't have an update just of random events. At least for all the girls, you could have 1 or 2 girl with 1 story and many random events.

 

[Hones]

Ya, the random events sound great. But i agree with the other guys, you shouldn't have an update just of random events. At least for all the girls, you could have 1 or 2 girl with 1 story and many random events.

That's what Runey said in the post, the idea is for v0.6 to do 1 story event per character plus some random events...

Other than that, something I was thinking for v0.6 was to only do 1 story event per character, but make a lot of "Random" events. That don't involve story progression. Maybe Maria and Kali could be hanging around the hot springs together once both of their friendships are 5 and up and they would just be splashing water around and some dialog would happen, or something. Nothing to big, but it would add more depth.

This wouldn't be a "Talk" option, but rather the idea is that you would randomly come across these events as you're walking around the hotel.

 

[Scyra]

Ya, but the way I was reading it was ALL the girls would have 1 story event and then only random events. I was saying I agree with the two people that were above me, and that would feel a bit short or grindy to find all the events. I was just saying don't have ALL the girls with random events JUST one or two, that way you can split it up into a few updates. You can also get a feel for how people like the random events this way.

 

[Hones]

Ya, but the way I was reading it was ALL the girls would have 1 story event and then only random events. I was saying I agree with the two people that were above me, and that would feel a bit short or grindy to find all the events. I was just saying don't have ALL the girls with random events JUST one or two, that way you can split it up into a few updates. You can also get a feel for how people like the random events this way.

I don't think you need to worry about that I believe Runey was only thinking of adding a few random events similar in a way to how the girls can be in the shower etc you know just to give the hotel more life.
Personally I really like the idea and believe it would work well.

 

[Scyra]

Oh I think it will be really cool and add some more life into the hotel (I did like people showing up in the lobby). I was just saying it might be a good idea to focus on a few girls at a time.

 

[Master of Puppets]

Oh I think it will be really cool and add some more life into the hotel (I did like people showing up in the lobby). I was just saying it might be a good idea to focus on a few girls at a time.

It would make sense to do more random events for the long-time girls, and more story events for the newer ones to balance them up a bit - right now, Ash goes to something like level 20, while the twins only go to half that.

 

[DarthSeduction]

Oh, and I have an idea I'm toying around with. Combined stat events.

Such as, Every 5 Submission and Exhibitionism levels, you can do an optional event, maybe it'll be repeatable. Something like taking a girl out in a submissive outfit (Ropes, cat girl, cow girl, etc) and having fun with them, maybe at a mall. Maybe you could walk her around like a pet. Tie her hands behind her back with the rope outfit on, nipple clamps, and walk her around. etc.

(Side note, every girls Submission Set you bought doesn't just include ropes. There are other outfits in that set I just haven't made content for)

Other than that, something I was thinking for v0.6 was to only do 1 story event per character, but make a lot of "Random" events. That don't involve story progression. Maybe Maria and Kali could be hanging around the hot springs together once both of their friendships are 5 and up and they would just be splashing water around and some dialog would happen, or something. Nothing to big, but it would add more depth.

This wouldn't be a "Talk" option, but rather the idea is that you would randomly come across these events as you're walking around the hotel.

A few extra random events would be great, with the sub/exhib events would those be something we could repeat? Like when we go to them we could choose "Go for a walk" or something and have a list of unlocked events based on our stats? If so hell yes, especially if you make some of these extra parts of submission outfits pet play stuff (or offer us the ability to buy them a pet play set)

 

[Runey]

It would make sense to do more random events for the long-time girls, and more story events for the newer ones to balance them up a bit - right now, Ash goes to something like level 20, while the twins only go to half that.

Ashley has 25 events, Android has 21 events, Kali has 20 events, Lin has 22 events, Maria has 19 events, Felicity & Emma has 17 events

Ashley has the most events, but that definitely doesn't mean she has the highest quality events. A lot of hers a small and stuff I didn't need to make a story event. In terms of actual quality content, Kali, Lin and Android probably have the best events.

Ya, but the way I was reading it was ALL the girls would have 1 story event and then only random events. I was saying I agree with the two people that were above me, and that would feel a bit short or grindy to find all the events. I was just saying don't have ALL the girls with random events JUST one or two, that way you can split it up into a few updates. You can also get a feel for how people like the random events this way.

The idea is you wouldn't be seeking these events out. It would of course say where they are on their door, but the goal isn't to make you think "Gah! Where's the other 5 hidden events!?", it's just meant to be a little surprise.

I typically work a month for every update. 7 - 12 hours a day, 5 days a week. I'm not working on nothing, of course. If the update was a small update, it would be because I worked less time, not put in less effort. What I mean by this is, there'll be the same amount of content if I were to add random events. Random events will probably have points to them, but their point would most likely be just something fun. Or maybe you'll even get a random kiss from one of the girls as you walk to the first floor.

These random events will either stay active until the player plays through them, or only activate between x and y friendship levels, whichever makes more sense.

I haven't given these enough thought anyway, so it's not set in stone.

 

[slayerfox]

I would kindly ask people to refrain from posting it publicly.

v0.5 isn't done, nor is it in a state I want people to play and experience yet. Not all of the pieces of the puzzle are in place yet, and it may end up making a bad play experience for the players. Beta tests are here for a reason, and it's mainly for bug testing, not playing through it. Having a beta version publicly available would make people think "Wow, this update was short, it sucks, it's buggy."

I don't keep people away from the betas just for me to get more money, it's an incentive for patrons, and not meant to lock early builds of each version away from people. These bugs need to be out by the time the version officially launches. The majority of players who look up porn games, will download the highest version they see and wont ask anymore questions. If you're coming from just finishing v0.4 and find the beta of v0.5, they'll be very disappointed in the amount of content.

This is why I don't mind as much for people to leak the $5+ Pre Release build (which isn't out yet, we're still on Beta #1), as that version has been completed, but only needs polishing and minor bug fixing. Alpha and Beta versions are another story though for the reasons I listed above.

I completely understand. My comment was mostly made from my own impatience. In all seriousness, take as long as you need to make/polish an update..

I like your content, and i'll stick around to watch this move along into an even more amazing game.

 

[Runey]

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Gave into temptation and chipped in $10, doesn't seem to be much content for autumn (although that's to be expected) although I like the idea of a 'virtuous' waifu since the game seems to be leading all the girls down the nympho route with story.

The elf stuff was great with most of the elves probably deserving their own story considering how much characterisation is packed into an amazingly efficient scene great writing bravo.

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all in all pretty good

 

[Runey]

Gave into temptation and chipped in $10, doesn't seem to be much content for autumn (although that's to be expected) although I like the idea of a 'virtuous' waifu since the game seems to be leading all the girls down the nympho route with story.

The elf stuff was great with most of the elves probably deserving their own story considering how much characterisation is packed into an amazingly efficient scene great writing bravo.

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all in all pretty good

Thank you! Autumn will have the most story events over any other character in v0.5 (The goal is to get her to 10 story events, while the other characters will get hopefully 2 each at the minimum.) But Autumn's story will be mostly getting to know her at the beginning, much like the other characters. Autumn will also start slow, maybe even slower than the twins. Both the Twins and Autumn aren't attracted to you at the beginning, and Autumn is religious, so she'll be an even harder nut to crack.

That Lin event took a very long time to make, how long did it take for you to play through? I'm hoping my roughly 18 hours of development on just that event was worth it, haha.

 

[Squib2187]

how long did it take for you to play through?

Took me about 2 hours, enjoyed it though hoping the high elf / drow combo become full fledged characters in future it was a fun dynamic having one translate for the other (and the hijinks that an "unreliable" translator can get up to has potential)

 

[Runey]

Recently there has been issues with the Android builds not working (for the v0.5 beta), and I figured out why. There's a 2GB size limit, and I've already converted the images to webp and compressed the images enough to lower the size of each picture by roughly 70%, but even through doing that, the game is going to be over 2GB.

I can temporarily fix this issue by making the Android pictures even worse, but eventually it's going to catch up with me and building Android releases will be impossible.

If anyone knows a way to bypass this weird 2GB size limit Renpy has, I would love to know.

 

[Runey]

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(Keep in mind, this is ROUGHLY 70%)

 

[Hones]

Feel the Hype! For the V0.5 release date draws ever closer.

 

[goobdoob]

Recently there has been issues with the Android builds not working (for the v0.5 beta), and I figured out why. There's a 2GB size limit, and I've already converted the images to webp and compressed the images enough to lower the size of each picture by roughly 70%, but even through doing that, the game is going to be over 2GB.

I can temporarily fix this issue by making the Android pictures even worse, but eventually it's going to catch up with me and building Android releases will be impossible.

If anyone knows a way to bypass this weird 2GB size limit Renpy has, I would love to know.

You should ask @the66 or @spear1403

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[Graywolfe]

Oh, and I have an idea I'm toying around with. Combined stat events.

Such as, Every 5 Submission and Exhibitionism levels, you can do an optional event, maybe it'll be repeatable. Something like taking a girl out in a submissive outfit (Ropes, cat girl, cow girl, etc) and having fun with them, maybe at a mall. Maybe you could walk her around like a pet. Tie her hands behind her back with the rope outfit on, nipple clamps, and walk her around. etc.

(Side note, every girls Submission Set you bought doesn't just include ropes. There are other outfits in that set I just haven't made content for)

Other than that, something I was thinking for v0.6 was to only do 1 story event per character, but make a lot of "Random" events. That don't involve story progression. Maybe Maria and Kali could be hanging around the hot springs together once both of their friendships are 5 and up and they would just be splashing water around and some dialog would happen, or something. Nothing to big, but it would add more depth.

This wouldn't be a "Talk" option, but rather the idea is that you would randomly come across these events as you're walking around the hotel.

I love this . It will really make each play through more fun since you won't always know what is going to happen. As long as each character continues to develop you keep adding in a few random events to keep it fresh. Kali and Maria are my favorites right now so anything that involves them i'm all for.