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I disagree with your framing, but if that is the frame which you are taking then I can't say you're wrong either. It is fair to say this game might not be for you and that's completely OK.I really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.
As the game evolved from less of a sandbox and more of a visual novel, story and exposition became more of the focal point and less on the game play elements. Runey has a story he wishes to tell, which makes those elements important if the story is to be told well.I really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.
It varies.How long was the release time from v15 to v16?
Going by the patreon posts (too lazy to search the thread right now), v0.15 came out in April 2022 and v0.16 in November 2022.How long was the release time from v15 to v16?
I called it a visual novel because Runey specifically calls it a visual novel - just not here on F95 desc. I don't even know what a nukiage is, so I'll refrain from using that as any classification due to my lack of understanding of the term.Well lets not mix up AVN and Nukige. By definition Nukige is a AVN (if not centered around other gameplay element) but not all AVN are Nukige. If I would put Harem Hotel on an other category (it would be unnamed as I don't have a name for it) it would be an adult game in witch the sex serve the purpose of deepening your relationship with the characters rather than be the goal of the game.
From Runey's Patreon said:Hello! I'm Runey and I'm making Harem Hotel, an Adult Visual Novel with Dating Sim and Training themes.
Runey was also sick for a month or so in 2022 which delayed v16 a bit (not sure by how much, he'd have to confirm himself).Going by the patreon posts (too lazy to search the thread right now), v0.15 came out in April 2022 and v0.16 in November 2022.
No more fairy wings? And I even got elf juice for sauce.
Gotchaa Nukige is a game specificaly made to fap. it has it's origins like much of adult gaming in Japanese's culture. I only know the term because I have heard it elsewhere on this forum. for example Granma's house is definitely a nukige. It is not an etiquette that I would slap on Harem Hotel.
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Well, it was not a direct question about it, exactly, so it seemed fitting to use the other one this time. Not a change in overall themes. That said, I should make some new ones soon.No more fairy wings? And I even got elf juice for sauce.
I have not gotten far enough for that yet... lolFor example Granma's house is definitely a nukige.
TLDR:Story Bad Porn GoodI really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.
TLDR:Story GoodI disagree with your framing, but if that is the frame which you are taking then I can't say you're wrong either. It is fair to say this game might not be for you and that's completely OK.
I, however, do enjoy the deep lore, the emotional and modestly realistic depictions and situations which yes are like life, spiced with sex. Yes, it deals with a lot of adult topics; race, religion, slavery, genocide, coming of age, capitalism, etc etc etc. Sure none of them are like Pulzer or Hugo winning depictions but they're not bad either. Passable if you allow for it.
Generally speaking, this world has magic, high technology which is a rare enough setting where those things aren't commingled (yet) even so the closest I've seen in a Final Fantasy and even then that had light commingling magitech.
Now, imma about to be some heretic here, but... I generally don't like elves, or androids, but I enjoy the depictions here beyond the sexual sphere of both Android and Lin. Now for those ready to crucify me. Ashley Best Girl. *shrugs*
So, since you seem so hot about throwing shade, what would you like to see to improve the game? Or maybe you're just some troll who comes in throwing shade without anything to say that could improve the game? "Hurr durr cut content" nah dawg, you'd be ruining the game for a bunch of us if you did; configure the skip to jump the text if all you want is T&A.
TLDR:HH is shotgun/buffet covering as much of the bases as possible take what you like … enjoy it and try not to bitch about the parts that don’t matter for you.As the game evolved from less of a sandbox and more of a visual novel, story and exposition became more of the focal point and less on the game play elements. Runey has a story he wishes to tell, which makes those elements important if the story is to be told well.
There are many posts over the years and you'll see it nearly always breaks folks down into two categories. "Came for the porn, left because of the story" Vs. "Came for the porn, stayed for the story".
Ultimately it's up to you to decide where on that fence you side, neither is wrong.
AnnJin's first anal event? ...Or so I imagine.
I totally see where you are coming from …However Sylvia is the absolutely LAST person I would put in that position. Lin or Nia is a billion times better choice.Dungeon content can be fun, but I think that to much of it could be detrimental to future events with some characters.
Sylvia is a high born elf: Making her a slave, even in a BDSM environment could have downsides later on.
Yes, I know, BDSM is not the same kind of slavery, but it can be degrading none the less.
Game mission (as I see it): End slavery, free the slaves, and overthrow the government.
If you overthrow the government you will need new leaders. Not just for the human population, but for the elves too.
The current queen, as seen on TV and other public events, is nothing but a puppet, and would not be trusted by the majority of the elves.
The queen on the island is a tyrant, who would not be willing to work with the humans.
Sylvia being high born, would make a great choice for a queen of the elves, and by treating her with respect, while also working with her to break her bad habits of feeling entitled, would have a better chance of earning her trust and respect. Which would make her far more willing to work with humans to build a better world for everyone.
Memories of being spanked and degraded could come back to cause problems later.
So, I disagree with taking Sylvia to the dungeon, unless she wants it.
She'd need a few story patches, but she's easily the best candidate if one of the Hotel's elves has to be a leader.As you said, Sylvia has issues, but other people in the game are already showing her very important lessons.
I didn’t forget that … however you are correct I didn’t mention that factor that in any part of my responses.You forgot that the elves have more than one queen.
I agree with shadowtempered almost completely until his final conclusion ofNone of the elves currently at the Hotel, as they currently are story-wise, are capable of being a leader.
Lin is naive to a fault.
Nia needs something to be angry at.
Slyvia is lazy and short sighted.
For example: the tribal elves chief. It's a stretch, but at least she's working to protect and save her tribe. Now find someone that can be placed at a national level.
Due to the situation, you're looking at co-leaders to realistically help both races. A human who understands and is sympathetic but hard enough to crack down on the baddies and an elf who is patient, experienced and knowledgeable enough to lead their people through very rough times as two people learn to be co-dependent on each other. The closest to this would be Kali's father and step-mother. I know he's flagged as having shady dealings, but he's far closer to the MC in what he does than he is to Cornwell, but maybe we don't know enough about him yet.
Just my two cents on current story growth.
She'd need a few story patches, but she's easily the best candidate if one of the Hotel's elves has to be a leader.