Ren'Py Harmony Girls [v0.3.2 Public] [Osirian]

[Osirian]

Is customization planned for the MC such as tattoos or piercings?

Currently, no. Every option, such as additional outfits, requires a whole set of renders to be built for the character. Every option causes an exponential increase in the number of renders required which would quickly balloon the size of the game and the render time required. It's one of the disadvantages 3dcg games have that 2dcg and 3d games don't have to worry about.

Definitely supporting this on patreon, I love the management style gameplay. Adding the roguelike elements to the minigames is a really good way to make sure they don't feel too monotonous. I also really enjoy that there's moments of instrospection for most of the characters; Lily grappling with her sexuality rather than immediately accepting it felt very realistic.

Thanks for the support and appreciation! I'm trying to strike a balance between gameplay and story, while also keeping the action frequent and the entire experience fun. And I'm glad you're enjoying the character stories. I've tried to make the story realistic while also making it interesting. It's good to see my efforts are working.

 

[Burner_Account_1239]

With the rest of the storyline, will the individual girls be constantly grouped into pairs (e.g. always Lily/Claire), or will there be the option to literally choose their partners. Where e.g. Lily, will be able to record a duet scene with e.g. Sarah, Jamie or Zoey and so on.

And, as you introduce more characters, do you already have initial ideas, or are we at a good point to give a suggestion.

Because it seems to me that it would be good to add more locations (besides the bar/gym/hospital). E.g. hairdresser/beach/spa/hotel or nightclub. Where, adding any of these, would involve potentially recruiting another girl.

 

[Osirian]

With the rest of the storyline, will the individual girls be constantly grouped into pairs (e.g. always Lily/Claire), or will there be the option to literally choose their partners. Where e.g. Lily, will be able to record a duet scene with e.g. Sarah, Jamie or Zoey and so on.

And, as you introduce more characters, do you already have initial ideas, or are we at a good point to give a suggestion.

Because it seems to me that it would be good to add more locations (besides the bar/gym/hospital). E.g. hairdresser/beach/spa/hotel or nightclub. Where, adding any of these, would involve potentially recruiting another girl.

Right now, the plan is for each girl to have two different video making options but they'll all have separate events that may include other partners as well as different kinks or activities.

As for the locations, after the new money changes, that's what I plan on looking into next. I'm on the fence about using the map at all. If I decide to keep the system in place, I'll need to add other locations and activities which make it relevant and useful.

 

[Knight_of_the_lance]

About the map and locations, they feel more in service to the story than a sandbox to explore. I honestly would prefer a smaller amount of location that are more refined than many that feel baren and under developed. I would like to see (almost) the same care put in the UI of the exploration system as there is in the sex show game part. Today with online shoping and long distance course and social media, it is easier to justify not having different shops locations, uni and bar or park.

Gamifying exploration is always hard, but the games that manage to nail it are always fun.

 

[Osirian]

About the map and locations, they feel more in service to the story than a sandbox to explore. I honestly would prefer a smaller amount of location that are more refined than many that feel baren and under developed. I would like to see (almost) the same care put in the UI of the exploration system as there is in the sex show game part. Today with online shoping and long distance course and social media, it is easier to justify not having different shops locations, uni and bar or park.

Gamifying exploration is always hard, but the games that manage to nail it are always fun.

I agree. I haven't added other locations thus far because it's hard to se the necessity. You're right, it's tough to really make it a sandbox, and hence why I'm rethinking my original idea to make it so. After the next update comes out, I'm going to sit down and really come up with a plan to rework the system, or add to it in a way that feels fun.

 

[Burner_Account_1239]

Right now, the plan is for each girl to have two different video making options but they'll all have separate events that may include other partners as well as different kinks or activities.

As far as the kinks are concerned, then these special scenes will result in the ‘’inheriting‘’ of the kinks? For example, if Lily has a special scene with Sarah, she can ‘take over’, the opportunity to play with her feet (and at the same time the pissing scenes, will be available to Sarah)

It seems like it will be an interesting development, after all, at least for now, the most interesting part of the gameplay is character building (to basically develop OP characters). Which makes it seem as if every opportunity for customisation has a positive spin.

By the way, are you planning any other activities besides webcam appearances and meetings with subscribers? It seems like an interesting option would be (once you reach a certain level of popularity), to record porn (which would require buying cameras, hiring staff, choosing storylines, actresses, locations, scenes, costumes, etc.). Which of course, in the context of the possible variables, seems pretty hard, but I think it would have a good impact on the gameplay. You can even add an intermediate step in the form of naughty photo shoots (in a form similar to a photo shoot for adult magazines).

 

[Osirian]

As far as the kinks are concerned, then these special scenes will result in the ‘’inheriting‘’ of the kinks? For example, if Lily has a special scene with Sarah, she can ‘take over’, the opportunity to play with her feet (and at the same time the pissing scenes, will be available to Sarah)

It seems like it will be an interesting development, after all, at least for now, the most interesting part of the gameplay is character building (to basically develop OP characters). Which makes it seem as if every opportunity for customisation has a positive spin.

By the way, are you planning any other activities besides webcam appearances and meetings with subscribers? It seems like an interesting option would be (once you reach a certain level of popularity), to record porn (which would require buying cameras, hiring staff, choosing storylines, actresses, locations, scenes, costumes, etc.). Which of course, in the context of the possible variables, seems pretty hard, but I think it would have a good impact on the gameplay. You can even add an intermediate step in the form of naughty photo shoots (in a form similar to a photo shoot for adult magazines).

There will definitely be an overlap of these kinks as characters continue with development. As the girls get more comfortable exploring their sexual tastes, they'll talk about and explore kinks that other girls have. We might see girls other than Lily experiment with watersports, Jamie sell her foot kink to the others, Zoey get the girls to try exhibitionism, etc.

As for additional activities, I've certainly thought about it. I've thought about things like photo shoots, porn, or stripping being additional things which can be done. It's possible these types of activities could be incorporated into an update which reworks the sandbox gameplay.

 

[Knight_of_the_lance]

When will 0.4 be available to supporters? When as in which month, since I would like to chip in a bit at that time.

 

[Osirian]

When will 0.4 be available to supporters? When as in which month, since I would like to chip in a bit at that time.

I'm in the final stages of development, so it won't be very long at all. I don't like to give exact release dates since it can cause a lot of stress trying to meet that deadline. But it'll be very soon so keep your eyes peeled.

 

[Burner_Account_1239]

As for additional activities, I've certainly thought about it. I've thought about things like photo shoots, porn, or stripping being additional things which can be done. It's possible these types of activities could be incorporated into an update which reworks the sandbox gameplay.

Since, as far as I can see, regarding the rest of the activities we are dealing with a question that is still open, let me make a suggestion about how it might look.

First of all, speaking of camshows, I might suggest that it is a logical infrastructural development to firstly enrich the list of available toys (compatible with kinks), where, for example, Claire solo could use clothespins, gags or a spike. Besides, the girls, no longer need to record in their own bedrooms, and professionalize the show. Therefore, you can enrich your home with a recording studio (with a computer, an armchair or a bed). Ideally, it would be possible to personalize this studio (but I realize that this may be difficult).

Second, referring to meetings with subscribers. It would be nice if it wasn't always the same male fan. So, it would be fantastic if when meeting you could occasionally run into a female fan or a couple (a threesome in any possible configuration).

Moving on to new eventualities, I might start with photo shoots. Then, in addition to discovering (with experience), more and more daring poses, and more and more nudity. It would be nice if, we could choose the outfit, style and background.

That is, when joining a photo shoot, we choose the girl, what she is wearing, where she is shooting and the poses she takes.

Porn would be an extension of these mechanics (girls, clothing, location and poses). About the plot (more or less it should be a dialogue). In addition, it would be interesting to add some changes from the camshow. So, maybe if in the “scenario”, we put a given interaction, then maybe we should have, for example, three attempts, and the one in which we manage to have the most points would go into the final version.

Well, and a strip club, it seems to me the closest to a camshow (you can use the same mechanics). But it would be nice if, in addition to dancing in the strip club, private dances could be added over time.

P.S. I'm curious when the new girls will start appearing, and eventually how many of them (of course, more or less) will be included?

 

[TheUberstuff]

Since, as far as I can see, regarding the rest of the activities we are dealing with a question that is still open, let me make a suggestion about how it might look.

First of all, speaking of camshows, I might suggest that it is a logical infrastructural development to firstly enrich the list of available toys (compatible with kinks), where, for example, Claire solo could use clothespins, gags or a spike. Besides, the girls, no longer need to record in their own bedrooms, and professionalize the show. Therefore, you can enrich your home with a recording studio (with a computer, an armchair or a bed). Ideally, it would be possible to personalize this studio (but I realize that this may be difficult).

Second, referring to meetings with subscribers. It would be nice if it wasn't always the same male fan. So, it would be fantastic if when meeting you could occasionally run into a female fan or a couple (a threesome in any possible configuration).

Moving on to new eventualities, I might start with photo shoots. Then, in addition to discovering (with experience), more and more daring poses, and more and more nudity. It would be nice if, we could choose the outfit, style and background.

That is, when joining a photo shoot, we choose the girl, what she is wearing, where she is shooting and the poses she takes.

Porn would be an extension of these mechanics (girls, clothing, location and poses). About the plot (more or less it should be a dialogue). In addition, it would be interesting to add some changes from the camshow. So, maybe if in the “scenario”, we put a given interaction, then maybe we should have, for example, three attempts, and the one in which we manage to have the most points would go into the final version.

Well, and a strip club, it seems to me the closest to a camshow (you can use the same mechanics). But it would be nice if, in addition to dancing in the strip club, private dances could be added over time.

P.S. I'm curious when the new girls will start appearing, and eventually how many of them (of course, more or less) will be included?

Yeah don't like any of this. Osirian knows what they are doing and have made a great game so far. I would suggest to Osirian that they make the game they come up with and not listen to suggestions about games other people want made.

 

[tescan]

Yeah don't like any of this. Osirian knows what they are doing and have made a great game so far. I would suggest to Osirian that they make the game they come up with and not listen to suggestions about games other people want made.

Agreed. I saw already some posts in this thread with asking about adding this or adding that. One of the things that you don't need to do is to try to please everyone. The ones who tried that ended up in the large pit of abandoned games. Set a path for yourself as dev and work that out. Better a working game with less features and a clear direction, then a half baked game which tries to have many features, but lost itself as what it tries to be.

 

[Nakith]

Yeah don't like any of this. Osirian knows what they are doing and have made a great game so far. I would suggest to Osirian that they make the game they come up with and not listen to suggestions about games other people want made.

Agreed. I saw already some posts in this thread with asking about adding this or adding that. One of the things that you don't need to do is to try to please everyone. The ones who tried that ended up in the large pit of abandoned games. Set a path for yourself as dev and work that out. Better a working game with less features and a clear direction, then a half baked game which tries to have many features, but lost itself as what it tries to be.

No worries, Osirian has a clear plan. Harmony Girls is not going to have suggestions added just because people want them.