Yes, but you will need to download the full version, not the update patch.Hello everyone, can i upgrade from 12.4 to 15.1 without losing my saves?
Thank you!Yes, but you will need to download the full version, not the update patch.
You forgot to mention the extreme levels of emotional immaturity and not just the 12 year olds on here either...
The thing is that 70,78% of the users of this website are dumb as fuck... write shit like "uPDaTe wHeN" or ask for saves to access the gallery and missing the point of the game entirely.
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Game so far has been great, looking forward to moreHello everyone. I may be posting here a bit more often in the future now that development has been going on \o/
A rant, feel free to ignore:
It is disheartening to see that as time goes on and Harem Hotel gains a clearer identity, that identity seems to be more and more misconstrued, specifically only by some people on this website. I'm not sure if the demographics of this website changed in the last year, or what, but it's one of the reasons I've been avoiding this place more recently. The clearer I try to become, both in game and with my words, the worse it seems to get here.
I want to be clear, Harem Hotel's overarching story is not about slavery. However Lin's story is, and every elf you encounter will have a story about slavery, but that should be obvious. They've all been enslaved.
Story is my sole focus. In simple terms, the story is about changing the world. More broadly, it's about fighting a very powerful injustice with your own justice in a near-future contemporary world that is a twisted mirror to our reality. (These are similar themes to The Boys, which is one of my favorite series right now)
Each character has their own story, each story has it's overarching themes as well. (Lin = Slavery/Hope) (Kali = Capitalism) (Ashley = Poverty) (Maria = Feminism) (Android = Humanity) (F&E = Greed) (Autumn = Freedom) (Next Character = Connection)
A lot of these descriptors are very reductionary. Many may be confused by what I mean by Maria = Feminism for example. By that I mean, she's our most independent woman trying to take her body back from higher powers, whatever they may be at the time. Other words could be used to describe these, and they obviously aren't the only themes. Many of these themes mix, like with Maria and Lin, or F&E and Ashley.
It's not my goal to write a depressive, dark story. It's quite the opposite in fact. Harem Hotel was always planned to have a happy ending. Every character's personal story is planned to have a happy ending, and even every character's arc within those stories are will have at least neutral endings. It's common writing sense to start each chapter off with a challenge that needs to be overcome by the end of it, and that's what I plan on continuing. I love writing all types of stories, and attempting to make the reader feel different emotions. I don't want to reduce myself, or be reduced to sadness. I hope that isn't the only emotion I'm making people feel. Though, apparently it is from the feedback I get here.
But I know most people who hold these opinions will never see this post, so I apologize for the rant. I miss coming to F95 to discuss lore or answer game questions or read suggestions / hopes for the future. All I've been noticing lately is this huge disconnect between me and a lot of people here.
If anyone would like some clarification, or would like to share their hopes for the future, I would love to discuss
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In other news, I finished a massive event for Android last week should be wholesome!
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I have also been working hard on Caliber's environments for the new early game MC-only explore events. Many things, like the ads are still under construction.
MC arrives in Caliber after first starting the game (optional at front door), not knowing anywhere to go, he Explores. At which point a small event will come up and you'll unlock some areas.
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After the Explore/Continue option, you will arrive at the "2nd Street", where you get more and different options. Each location is meant to have many short 2 - 5 minute events that will appear. You will likely have the ability to view 3 of these events in a row before going back to the hotel, 1 for each street.
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These images should also help the player get immersed in the culture of Syl'anar. Elvish slavery, androids, police with very expensive cars next to homeless people, etc etc
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Yes. There are instructions for how to use it in the OP.Does it work in android?
There's a big difference between sexual desires, and an actual deprivation of freedom. Someone can enjoy being subservient, without actually wanting to be a slave.I'm trying not to give my opinion on this subject, because this is your story. I'm just saying, it could be schitzophrenic or just plain dishonest if a character chooses to liberate slaves in public, and then goes home to bow down to her owner, with a big sultry smile on her face, later that same day.
No, I don't think so either. It's a question of how many questions will be left unanswered. Does it make perfect sense for anyone to condemn what they believe slavery is (or feminine subjection) when they have chosen it in their own life?There's a big difference between sexual desires, and an actual deprivation of freedom. Someone can enjoy being subservient, without actually wanting to be a slave.
For many people, being able to give into those taboo desires is in itself very freeing so I don't feel that Runey's story is schizophrenic.
Yes. Because no one in the hotel chose slavery. Lin isn't a slave for the MC, despite her official title or what her romantic and sexual relationship with the MC is.No, I don't think so either. It's a question of how many questions will be left unanswered. Does it make perfect sense for anyone to condemn what they believe slavery is (or feminine subjection) when they have chosen it in their own life?
The women of Harem Hotel get treated with respect by the MC, and are free to pursue their own goals. The MC actively encourages it, and helps them figure out what and who they are as a person.Isn't this a 'its fine for me to own a harem of subs and slaves, but everyone else has to accept that all women are free and powerful and independent and equal to their husband in every way!'?
We all impose our own morality onto others, hypocritical or otherwise. But I don't think there's a dissonance here, since I can't see how or why someone fulfilling a fantasy of being a breeding bitch can't also be against others being used against their will.I'm not asking if that is selfish, mean spirited hypocrisy, since life is always a struggle between classes and groups. I'm asking if the girls and MC are just kind of casually ok with imposing morality on others that they don't bother with in their own life. (If the real world is anything to go by, the answer is a strong yes, they will definitely impose a choice on others as long as it doesn't negatively affect them.)
It's not that easy. Like not even close."Slaves don't want to be slaves"
This is the part that I partially disagree with.
Slaves that don't want to be slaves need to set themselves free, so that all the power rests in their own hands.
They’ve tried multiple times collectively to do this not to mention innumerable times individually. It has mostly gone very badly"Slaves don't want to be slaves"
This is the part that I partially disagree with.
Slaves that don't want to be slaves need to set themselves free, so that all the power rests in their own hands.
In fact, that is part of what they are working toward. Spoiler: That's kind of the plot of Lin's story.They’ve tried multiple times collectively to do this not to mention innumerable times individually. It has mostly gone very badly
Thanks for talking to us Runey
I think you're going to have to choose (or lampshade) what these women actually want.
So far, on an individual level, they have gotten satisfaction from being owned, physically dominated, impregnated, sexually exhibited, told who and what they are, mentally dominated, told they are now in a harem, and tricked into corruption. (I went down the list of girls in order)
This is either what they actually wanted at that moment, or they have been mistreated by the MC, or they've just accepted being inferior to their sexual partner because that was their best choice at the moment.
So far they seem to want or accept the things that you're talking about: slavery, greed, being submissive.
So there's this contrast. Are these "problems," if your own characters desire them in small doses?
This game is a wish fulfillment fantasy, so exactly what wish are we fulfilling?
Do we want Maria to take back her full confidence and independence? Or would that be a disappointment? And for who?
I'm trying not to give my opinion on this subject, because this is your story. I'm just saying, it could be schitzophrenic or just plain dishonest if a character chooses to liberate slaves in public, and then goes home to bow down to her owner, with a big sultry smile on her face, later that same day.
Can you honestly say you want to masturbate to porn in public with people watching and judging you? Why not? I mean, that would be very hippocritical, right? Since Lin likes being tied up in a dungeon and spanked, that must also mean she likes being tied up and chained in public by people without her consent too, right?No, I don't think so either. It's a question of how many questions will be left unanswered. Does it make perfect sense for anyone to condemn what they believe slavery is (or feminine subjection) when they have chosen it in their own life?
Isn't this a 'its fine for me to own a harem of subs and slaves, but everyone else has to accept that all women are free and powerful and independent and equal to their husband in every way!'?
I'm not asking if that is selfish, mean spirited hypocrisy, since life is always a struggle between classes and groups. I'm asking if the girls and MC are just kind of casually ok with imposing morality on others that they don't bother with in their own life. (If the real world is anything to go by, the answer is a strong yes, they will definitely impose a choice on others as long as it doesn't negatively affect them.)
This is another example of a complete misunderstanding of Harem Hotel as a whole. This topic has been covered extensively in game. No, a slave can't "just" set themselves free. It's impossible in Syl'anar, and was nearly impossible in real life."Slaves don't want to be slaves"
This is the part that I partially disagree with.
Slaves that don't want to be slaves need to set themselves free, so that all the power rests in their own hands.
Lin does get paid, actually. It's not a lot, but she gets some, on top of room and board.Sure they don't get a salary and can't go wherever they want, but that's not on him, that's on the system.
Why the hell do some people seem to think there's any pro-slavery stuff in there is beyond me...
You know, now that you mention it, Lin needs a raise. My hotel and bar are doing well, so I think I can afford to let her buy herself some ice cream now and then.Lin does get paid, actually. It's not a lot, but she gets some, on top of room and board.
Maybe they are playing the slave routes? lol