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You were actually the one I wasn't referring to amongst them. I was sincerely questioning it givenNot defending or excusing posts/behavior/releases/whatever or anything but providing some minor context. Some of the negativity that's floating around is due to someone recently starting drama, insulting folks and continuing to do so in the vein of "dev makes X dollars, isn't releasing and you're all simps for supporting it". Specifically calling out community members, being overall negative and general ass-hattery.
With the topic being so recent (like maybe 2-3 weeks before the mod clean-up), it's bound to flare up tempers for little reason beyond "We've done this and we're already doing it again". HH discussion has been mostly drama free for years, so seeing it fall into the veins of Hero's Harem Guild / Summertime Saga / etc is kinda depressing for some folks.
Again: just context.
Regarding the dev time: Runey himself has said that he has a couple years of ideas still left to put into the game. So you'll be looking at 7-8 years of potential dev time and that's barring any additional delays. Which as BebopPiggo has been keen to point out has been several over the last 1-2 years.
He's been sick multiple times, had a death in the family and a trans-continental move. Whether you support those as valid reasons for slowing dev time or not is up to you.
To be fair, not all of us care about the Super Bowl, so he might not be trolling. At least he's providing context to his reasoning and being civil about it. That's far more than the last heated conversation had.
What you don't see is the giant hand just outside of frame coming down to pat that glorious head.Okay, to get us back on target, here is an idol for you to worship and headpat.
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And not just in this thread, but in multiple threads across multiple forums.This topic really needs to die, again.
Seriously, it has been discussed more than enough already.
Agreed.And not just in this thread, but in multiple threads across multiple forums.
The topic is very niche so it will never become a country political idea to shout about, but within this "go fund me" styled niche it feels very political to me (because it is all about how people spend their monies.) , and by such should be topic non grata. And yes, I realize that is just my opinion.
Bah... we should let it die and get back on topic. My apologies all.
This makes me wonder two things...READ THE DEV DIARY BEFORE YOU START TYPING!
As for best, well there is a massive amount of well thought out content, that was hinted at and built up to from nearly the very beginning.Anyhow..... SO... then since the dev/etc not an issue....
What are the Best and worst things about this game then in your view? (No I'm not baiting). Trying to get a feel for how this game differs from a number of harem games, some of them (also?) really good too.
It is not about the harem. The harem may be in the title, but it isn't the focus, it is just wharf all the relationships become. It is all about the girls, their stories, dreams, wishes, plans they have, the world they live and in and how that affects them, how they cope with that, how they want to change it to a better place and to wotk through their "issues" they might have.Anyhow..... SO... then since the dev/etc not an issue....
What are the Best and worst things about this game then in your view? (No I'm not baiting). Trying to get a feel for how this game differs from a number of harem games, some of them (also?) really good too.
The girls are nice, the kinks are fun, the MC just seems to be sort of forgettable. I've been around long enough with these types of games I'm just comfortably numb. But what keeps me around actually is Runey's world building and faction plot lines. I have great enjoyment in watching his imagination at work.What are the Best and worst things about this game then in your view? (No I'm not baiting). Trying to get a feel for how this game differs from a number of harem games, some of them (also?) really good too.
Factions... now that has me interested a bit. What's that about? Just like cliques amongst the girls or what?The girls are nice, the kinks are fun, the MC just seems to be sort of forgettable. I've been around long enough with these types of games I'm just comfortably numb. But what keeps me around actually is Runey's world building and faction plot lines. I have great enjoyment in watching his imagination at work.
I think he means with the antagonists.Factions... now that has me interested a bit. What's that about? Just like cliques amongst the girls or what?
Pretty much. World factions no matter if they would be perceived as good or evil, including Big Business, Elven Kingdom, etc. as well. Too much more and I might have to put in spoiler tags, and honestly. I'm too lazy.I think he means with the antagonists.
Crime lords.
Corrupt government.
Slavers.
The Church.
But there are also other factions that may potentially fall under the good guys category.
As a game, I like the early sandbox stuff and would view it as one of the "best" things but it has sadly dropped off to basically nothing focusing more on the VN side of things. It gave me something to tinker with between patches and now that's not really a thing, I just don't bother. I'm not generally interested in pure VN's (Caribdis' games not withstanding), so I originally came and stuck around because of those sandbox elements. Building up the hotel, building up the bar, training the girls -- I liked those things. Now... they just kinda feel tacked on. As more story elements built up, I eventually became one of the "came for the porn stayed for the story" types.What are the Best and worst things about this game then in your view? (No I'm not baiting). Trying to get a feel for how this game differs from a number of harem games, some of them (also?) really good too.
Tbh if it focused on that and not the external stuff and paired it with the VN/characters that'd be really good by the sounds of it.I originally came and stuck around because of those sandbox elements. Building up the hotel, building up the bar, training the girls -- I liked those things.
I've suggested a couple of times that it'd be great if we just got a sandbox update or two - new dates, new training, new/more repeatable scenes, new whatever. Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't. Runey has a story he wants to tell and if those elements are in the way preventing that, then it makes sense for those to fall to the wayside even if they were my favorite bits. I know he's working on the garden in some aspect for passive income, but no idea how far that will reach in terms of things to do. We'll see how things go.Tbh if it focused on that and not the external stuff and paired it with the VN/characters that'd be really good by the sounds of it.
I love the sandboxy elements too.I've suggested a couple of times that it'd be great if we just got a sandbox update or two - new dates, new training, new/more repeatable scenes, new whatever. Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't. Runey has a story he wants to tell and if those elements are in the way preventing that, then it makes sense for those to fall to the wayside even if they were my favorite bits. I know he's working on the garden in some aspect for passive income, but no idea how far that will reach in terms of things to do. We'll see how things go.
I enjoy the story, and he's done a really good job with it. But without the sandbox element, the game would be far, far less enjoyable for me. Personally, its vital, and I'm always hoping for more. Between the way that its set up and all of the content in that aspect, its one of the very best adult games because of that.I love the sandboxy elements.
That would be fun. I would also love to see that. XD
The way the sandbox is done there I don't have an issue with it. I've seen some sandbox where you have to click 8 times just to get where you want to go. That is way way to much, and I lose interest fast. You don't get lost with exploration either. Now given how the Lobby is setup, I do worry that it could get too convoluted as it isn't like we can spin 360 degrees to get our barrings. (and I am talking a slow look around, head turning. the image of North then an image of South doesn't cut it as our brains do not work like that.)I love the sandboxy elements too.