Ren'Py Abandoned Heavy Five [Ch.2RS] [Nottravis]

[Nottravis]

Yeah quite sure that most of us will run into few of them, both positive and negative. As you yourself already stated we are quite easily distracted and you are also pretty good at misdirection and tempting. No worries about that last, I know you are quite busy cackling over the fate of our poor souls while gleefully setting up your traps and temptations.

Me? Misdirect? Surely not...

Yeah I still have to do my canon playthrough and write it out, just that bloody woman who shall remain unnamed makes it to hard to choose.

*preens!*

.......Remember in a way as theMC we are more or less an interloper that is dropped into a situation that is lot more complex as he can know and dealing with people he has no history or relation with while they have those relations and history together. Whether they are the girls of the vanny or the people on the station and then there is suddenly one tie and normally quite strong loyalty there in the shape of Kelly.

Yeppers. Exactly. Exactly this. Your MC is a smart guy for sure (they don't give out double bars for no reason after all) but he doesn't, other than Kell, no anyone other than his interactions with them. You and him are learning as you go...

That was the one bit weird thing that that you could not go to the fight and still meet up with Sarah or Annie. It would not make sense for a brother not to go watch that fight even while pursuing either of those two. Kinda would have made sense to at least excuse yourself or even bring one of them along

This is a fair point. One of the things I think we might be missing is a clock to give you an indication of time having passed. The scenes with Mike actually take up a huge chunk of the MC's day (after all he is there to fix the plant problem, no?) so that sense of how long things take might be missing.

But both of those scenes take place at the end of duty shifts really. So the choice I'm giving the player is "what does he do when he knocks off?" and remember everyone else will be finishing up too. Partly this is why you can't do both. It's my feeble attempt at reflecting that at the end of the working day the girls aren't just going to be hanging around. They have things to do to. So...who do you catch?

As to not chosing to go see Kelly, I had a number of things in mind as to why that would be a rationale choice. Mainly as Kell is a big girl (and is also a fellow officer). Her fights aren't yours (literally in this case!) and so she's made her bed she can lie in it, y'know? Actions have consequences etc and it's not as those she would come to any real harm now is it? After all it's just a friendly bout...

Of course there is also the more cackly side of me that enjoys making you chose your path....

 

[DA22]

I do like Sarah and all. I don't know if what's going on with the VR shit is entirely up my alley but eh. Small bananas I guess. Plus I feel like even that could go so many different ways.

Kinda expecting it to have a lot of brancing paths actually. But then I'm afraid of notty overworking herself to please everyone.

Well that is a slight worry we all have, Notty included. She is not adamant without a reason she needs a new comp for chapter 5 She already said though the VR can have some pretty serious shit depending on your choices that will be not pc, but you will be able to be a good guy as well and miss all that darker content. It will be gated through Vampy, just be careful how far you will let Vampy tempt you to go.

 

[Nottravis]

The good guy, lighthearted romp with Sarah might be one of the safer paths in that case and not being to professional, trust amanda and support her. Don't blame me though if my current assumptions are all wrong I am kinda missing a lot of information still

*slowly grins*

 

[TomberryDude]

*slowly grins*

Arousingly concerning.

 

[Huitieme]

I don't want "some" love, I want lots. I'm a big guy I need big attention.

Still, I see no reason why you cannot be a competent lieutenant and still go the nice route and have a

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with almost all the girls.

I'll suppose that some of them (Kelly, for example) are really impossible to shag without treading a certain path, but there's no way our smutty Nottress would leave you hanging just for wanting to be a good guy.

Although I'd surmise that bad guys might have more fun, if you're into that

 

[TomberryDude]

Still, I see no reason why you cannot be a competent lieutenant and still go the nice route and have a

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with almost all the girls.

I'll suppose that some of them (Kelly, for example) are really impossible to shag without treading a certain path, but there's no way our smutty Nottress would leave you hanging just for wanting to be a good guy.

Although I'd surmise than bad guys might have more fun, if you're into that

I'm used to games "teasing" more than delivering. And I'm used to games "rewarding" dickhead behaviour, or it being the only path.

I dunno maybe my expectations are clouded by cynicism a bit.

 

[Nottravis]

Kinda expecting it to have a lot of brancing paths actually. But then I'm afraid of notty overworking herself to please everyone.

116! The VR stuff is an interesting one tho.

As far as RL Sarah is concerned she doesn't really care what happens in VR. It's a game after all. What's important to her is that someone is willing to play her games with her

As to VR, it's as kinky as a kinky thing full of kinks. Or can be.

She already said though the VR can have some pretty serious shit depending on your choices that will be not pc, but you will be able to be a good guy as well and miss all that darker content. It will be gated through Vamy, just be careful how far you will let Vampy tempt you to go.

Yeppers. Vampy is there to keep you safe. You won't see anything you don't choose to.

Good point. It does seem odd for these options to be mutually exclusive. I see no reason not to go watch the bout, check on the Vanguard repairs, and visit Trisha in one afternoon.

*points up*

Of course you do get another chance to see Trisha as she tends to work late - and also isn't covered in "goop"...

Do not fret, friend, our beloved Notty assured that there will be ways to be a nice guy and still get some love

Oh totally. Some serious nice romance stuff down the line. Hell, you can even get engaged down some of the paths

 

[Nottravis]

I dunno maybe my expectations are clouded by cynicism a bit.

Yep

 

[Akamari]

But both of those scenes take place at the end of duty shifts really. So the choice I'm giving the player is "what does he do when he knocks off?" and remember everyone else will be finishing up too. Partly this is why you can't do both. It's my feeble attempt at reflecting that at the end of the working day the girls aren't just going to be hanging around. They have things to do to. So...who do you catch?

Good explanation. Somehow it felt it's earlier to me.

 

[TomberryDude]

As far as RL Sarah is concerned she doesn't really care what happens in VR. It's a game after all. What's important to her is that someone is willing to play her games with her

Sounds like this has a double meaning. I wouldn't mind if it had. I'm willing to ... play games with Sarah. For the record, I don't mind it getting filthy kinky either. I may like romance and happy stories but I also like sex. Even stuff that don't arouse me I can deal with. As long as it's not depressing I'm probably willing to try with the right person.

Yep

Can you blame me though? Look at most the games on this site, man.

 

[Nottravis]

Well that is a slight worry we all have, Notty included. She is not adamant without a reason she needs a new comp for chapter 5

Aye. On this, it really only is render production that's the bind. But nothing more oomph can't solve tbh. So for once that the whole patron "support me to help me make my game" thingy is on the nail. It is bonkers trying to make this with what I have and I do need more kit but we're getting there y'know?

Four has around 800 renders which took around four weeks full max running of the hamster 24/7. (let's put aside the remaster for a mo). If say I need 1200 for Five (probs...) then the simple maths says that will take six weeks rendering. But that's on a 1060 card. The second slowest Nvidia card there is. So...assume I get a better card that increases the speed by say a third and....whaddya know. 1200 renders takes four weeks

 

[Akamari]

She already said though the VR can have some pretty serious shit depending on your choices that will be not pc, but you will be able to be a good guy as well and miss all that darker content. It will be gated through Vampy, just be careful how far you will let Vampy tempt you to go.

You can also choose to omit the VR game completely and still progress with Sarah other choices depending.

 

[Nottravis]

Sounds like this has a double meaning. I wouldn't mind if it had. I'm willing to ... play games with Sarah.

Can you blame me though? Look at most the games on this site, man.

Oh I don't blame you at all! Why do you think I decided to make a game I was as fed up with them as you.

 

[Nottravis]

You can also choose to omit the VR game completely and still progress with Sarah other choices depending.

Yep! Also that. She likes old films too

 

[Huitieme]

Oh totally. Some serious nice romance stuff down the line. Hell, you can even get engaged down some of the paths

Pepito: "Mum, dad, don't be mad, but here is my fiancee..."
Mr and Mrs Massiveshlong: "KELLY!?"

Hilarity ensues.

 

[TomberryDude]

Aye. On this, it really only is render production that's the bind. But nothing more oomph can't solve tbh. So for once that the whole patron "support me to help me make my game" thingy is on the nail. It is bonkers trying to make this with what I have and I do need more kit but we're getting there y'know?

Four has around 800 renders which took around four weeks full max running of the hamster 24/7. (let's put aside the remaster for a mo). If say I need 1200 for Five (probs...) then the simple maths says that will take six weeks rendering. But that's on a 1060 card. The second slowest Nvidia card there is. So...assume I get a better card that increases the speed by say a third and....whaddya know. 1200 renders takes four weeks

On an unrelated note to the bs I'm spewing. I plan to do a couple of patreons next month. I can't do a lot but you're near the top of my least of people I wanna support. Just, I dunno, a word of encouragement, I guess.

Oh I don't blame you at all! Why do you think I decided to make a game I was as fed up with them as you.

Thanks this kinda means a lot to me.

 

[Nottravis]

On an unrelated note to the bs I'm spewing. I plan to do a couple of patreons next month. I can't do a lot but you're near the top of my least of people I wanna support. Just, I dunno, a word of encouragement, I guess.

Thanks this kinda means a lot to me.

That is so very kind of you. I won't hold you to it, but any support is always most welcome. Even a $1 y'know? It all adds up at the end of the day. I throw patrons some odd little freebies in addition to the gubbins you get here btw. Usually, same plus as a rule but when time allows all sorts of weird things get dropped

 

[TomberryDude]

Hell, you can even get engaged down some of the paths

I had no idea it would get this in depth. That's exciting.

 

[DA22]

Me? Misdirect? Surely not...


*preens!*


Yeppers. Exactly. Exactly this. Your MC is a smart guy for sure (they don't give out double bars for no reason after all) but he doesn't, other than Kell, no anyone other than his interactions with them. You and him are learning as you go...



This is a fair point. One of the things I think we might be missing is a clock to give you an indication of time having passed. The scenes with Mike actually take up a huge chunk of the MC's day (after all he is there to fix the plant problem, no?) so that sense of how long things take might be missing.

But both of those scenes take place at the end of duty shifts really. So the choice I'm giving the player is "what does he do when he knocks off?" and remember everyone else will be finishing up too. Partly this is why you can't do both. It's my feeble attempt at reflecting that at the end of the working day the girls aren't just going to be hanging around. They have things to do to. So...who do you catch?

As to not chosing to go see Kelly, I had a number of things in mind as to why that would be a rationale choice. Mainly as Kell is a big girl (and is also a fellow officer). Her fights aren't yours (literally in this case!) and so she's made her bed she can lie in it, y'know? Actions have consequences etc and it's not as those she would come to any real harm now is it? After all it's just a friendly bout...

Of course there is also the more cackly side of me that enjoys making you chose your path....

Fair enough explanation and besides it would also add extra renders and coding. Still most big brothers are slightly protective whether their sisters, nieces and such are competent and can take care of themselves or not. Especially when asked though to be there by your little sis you have not seen for a long time, it would not make much sense not to go considering she is the one person you have a real loyalty to normally since they seem to have a normal relationship (the bear story is a big clue for that).

Looking at it from the other side I would be kinda surprised if a woman I met just the day before would spend the evening with me, if I would know her little brother had asked her to come see him at his school play or wrestling match Now that is no reason not to at least excuse yourself while knowing someone might be expecting you for a visit. This is most likely more on me though and likely says more about me. Well it is as it is and like I said your reasons are fair enough, just hope we can say sorry in chapter 4.

 

[Nottravis]

Especially when asked though to be there by your little sis you have not seen for a long time, it would not make much sense not to go considering she is the one person you have a real loyalty to normally since they seem to have a normal relationship (the bear story is a big clue for that).

Totally. It's certainly the expected decision.

Of course the MC and Chris might not be getting along at this point and he might decide not to go just because he can't stand the sight of the woman too of course Partly my rationale for having the drinks invite as part of the "booby trap" scene.

But...I just give the player options. What happens is nothing to do with me.