- Nov 14, 2017
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I feel sad about the many games that end up failing or being abandoned, often due to significant challenges faced by developers or because some may have underestimated the amount of work involved.
I really hope the community can find a way to reduce the number of games that come to a halt when a developer steps away, whether for valid reasons or not. It would be fantastic to have a "vault" where game data is stored and made available to other developers if a game is deemed "abandoned." This way, another developer could at least bring the game to a conclusion, even if it’s a bit rushed.
It’s disheartening to see so many games that were funded by patrons end up in the unfortunate "on hold (for a very very long time)"or worse "abandoned" category.
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Yeah, it can happen even when you think you're firmly "not on the Emma path". Happened in my playthrough and I'm on the "Charlotte's sister" path (can't remember the name or be arsed to look it up right now).
- Mar 25, 2021
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I think Emma and Jenny should practice kissing while I watch. I can even give them some help if they need it.
- Jul 26, 2023
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I don't know if Jenny needs any practice.
She could probably teach Emma a few things. (While you watch, of course)
- Mar 25, 2021
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That would be heaven to witness. Girls kissing is one of the hottest things an AVN can possibly do imo.I don't know if Jenny needs any practice.
- Apr 8, 2024
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In a perfect world for the player, yes, that would be amazing, but there are so many problems with the concept.
Firstly, in most circumstances, I imagine the original dev/s wouldn't submit their assets/work to such a vault because they intend to come back to it themselves at some point, or they have no interest anymore, or they don't want someone else continuing their work, or circumstances themselves prevent it (dev passing away, going to prison, losing everything in a house fire, etc.).
Then you have the whole rights issue, because presumably the "new" dev would look to monetise their continuation of the game, and that could just get messy.
Then of course, there's the continuation itself. Would the new dev be capable of continuing at the same level of quality as the old (in graphical, coding, and both writing and scripting terms)? Would the fans who love the game end up despising the continuation because it's not as good, or it doesn't "feel" the same, or it's now going in a different direction.
All of that is irrelevent for this game of course, because that's not where we are at, but is just in response to the valid idea.
On all paths, Emma begins to develop romantic feelings for the MC.
On Charlotte's path, these feelings do not deepen, as her desire for the MC to marry Charlotte and become her father takes precedence.
On Lucy's path, the situation is more complicated. Since the MC is not going to become her father, that conflict is absent. However, she does not want to interfere in her aunt's relationship with the MC. As a result, her feelings continue to grow, but she struggles with them.
On all other paths, Emma's feelings for the MC develop more strongly, leading to the possibility of you choosing her as your love interest.
Personally I just don't see her that way, I love Emma and feel protective of her but it's definitely in more of a father, daughter way than anything else.
Now Charlotte on the other hand, never have I wished more for a character than to see her have a truly happy ending with the MC, see them sail off into the sunset together. Noone deserves it more.
- Sep 12, 2018
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wait, are you telling there are actually multiple paths
so far ive seen only one path - Charlotte's path...
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For my part, I actually see 6 paths:wait, are you telling there are actually multiple paths
so far ive seen only one path - Charlotte's path...
1. and main path is the Charlotte Plus path (and I think that is the main path of HillsideVN ), in which all of the Lloyd's relationship points are collected
In the other paths, the other members of the Lloyd's are neglected or ignored
2. the pure Charlotte path
3. the pure Luzy path
4. the pure Emma path
5. the pure Suzi path
6. the professional path, all are ignored
[edit] I politely decline the other ladies offered.
There are, but they are not fully branched. Currently limited to different dialogue and the odd additional/missing scene. They will deviate more as the romantic relationships develop and eventually lead to different endings.wait, are you telling there are actually multiple paths
so far ive seen only one path - Charlotte's path...
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well, if one makes a joke and no one gets it, that could only mean it was a bad joke (attempt)
im aware of plans/paths, and was merely joking wondering htf anyone can play any route apart from the Charlote's ...
Apologies. I wasn't sure if you were joking or not.well, if one makes a joke and no one gets it, that could only mean it was a bad joke (attempt)
im aware of plans/paths, and was merely joking wondering htf anyone can play any route apart from the Charlote's ...
Is it too late to laugh now?
- Aug 9, 2020
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Ah, you know. Take comfort in the old expression Pearls before swine.
And before anyone accuses me of snobbery, I'm definitely a pig.
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I think it's more about how Emma sees you. You're only going to see the real romance side of it if you're chasing Emma anyway, so if you don't see Emma like that, you're going to pick another path (clearly Charlotte, for you) meaning Emma is going to repress those feelings she has.Personally I just don't see her that way, I love Emma and feel protective of her but it's definitely in more of a father, daughter way than anything else.
Now Charlotte on the other hand, never have I wished more for a character than to see her have a truly happy ending with the MC, see them sail off into the sunset together. Noone deserves it more.