VN Ren'Py Hillside [v0.16.3 rework] [DarkBlue]

[louisamay]

Hmmm... just got to the little scene btw MC and Lucy in the laundry room, and whaa? At first I thought, hah, MC will tell her what his thinking is here, but then... not. Just a complete 180 from the smarter writing that had preceded. Like, after how many episodes of 'wait', all of a sudden he's 'yeah, baby, let's do it on the dryer!' Really stupid. Took MC's IQ down 50 pts there (which is dangerously duh territory). I know you want the Lucy/MC relationship to not seem like a one-way street, but come on! That was a terrible approach. Bad. WTF happened with that?? Aaaand then just leave it to the reader, right? Yeah, I kinda THOUGHT it was coming by the way the writing got less fluid. Oh well. Ya can't figure it out, throw it to the fish. Well, I guess save and re-load. Unless there's another remake around the corner!!

 

[Green Isosceles]

I loved the new scenes, it really helped Suzi out a lot. Much needed.

 

[louisamay]

Yeah, I can read a James Ellroy novel for the horrors of Hollywood, w/out the art. And since Emma will obviously never be an actual LI, in this dev's sensibilities, and I have to choose btw the ever-trodden Lucy and her PTSD star sister before I'm ready -- I'm out. Decent effort, but belongs somewhere besides an AVN library. Maybe just VN with some gore and lingerie...

 

[KOYLI]

In Chapter 16 there seems to be a scene where MC and Suzi kiss. Anyone got to that one yet ?

 

[Scooter_Tramp]

Yeah totally looking forward to doming Suzi and cucking Chase...

 

[bobbo69]

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Thanks for Your Support


25 minutes ago

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to thank you for your patience and support during the recent rework, and to welcome all the new supporters.
I'm glad to see that most people enjoyed the changes. It was a bit stressful making them, since there's always the risk that a change might make things worse instead of better.
But it's done now, and I feel more confident moving forward. The next two updates have some great scenes planned, and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you.
Thanks,
DB

 

[ILoveSucuk]

Hey there Chat and Dev.

Before the Mini-Remake I was ready to lock in Emma as LI when it happens at some point:
* Charlotte was immediately out: I personally dont find Her attractive at all.
* Lucy was immediately out when I saw those ugly Nipple Piercings
* Suzi did simple not have enough interactions before to be considered IMHO

[Yes I am only counting Main LIs here - ignoring all "Side Girls", "One time events" etc.]

This update, after the extremely

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near the End of update 16, I instantly locked Her in as LI. BUT: The Moment the Suzi Relationship develops into pure Female Domination or pure Male Domination, I reload that Save and go back to Emma instantly - depending on how Emma develops in the next 1-2 updates. And will Reject Suzi no matter what, if there is no romantic Relationship with her.

After all: A fresh start was worth to me, because we got (IMHO still by far not enough but at least some) more inside into Suzi and why She behaves the way she behaves. I mean, most of it was very clear from the Conversations She had with everyone but the MC (if you read everything and not just skip parts...) even before the Mini-Remake but something was always missing when it comes to Suzi.

And yes, making more Content with Suzi in a believable way, while the Focus was on Charlie and Emma (and somewhat Lucy) - was kind-a difficult before, because She was living at the Dorms so far.

Anyway: Cant wait for update 17.

Keep up the great work!
#StaySafeStayHealthyEveryone

 

[Joshy92]

To all those complaining about Emma being a LI, deal with it. She is a romance option and the reason I play this game. If you can only see her as a daughter, that's fine, but don't fucking try and push your agenda onto me or other Emma lovers.

 

[MagicMan753]

To all those complaining about Emma being a LI, deal with it. She is a romance option and the reason I play this game. If you can only see her as a daughter, that's fine, but don't fucking try and push your agenda onto me or other Emma lovers.

My problem is the dev gives her nothing. Like apparently even Suzi got a kiss now. Everyone has kissed MC it seems except one. Once again Emma pushed to the side.

I haven't played this update yet and still won't, cause to me Emma is just treated so much worse than the other girls imo, she constantly gets nothing.
I just wish the dev would give us something and show they care about Emma's path, cause to me it doesn't feel that way when every other path gets romance and kisses and more.

I am fustrated and just sick and tired of my favorite girls in most games being treated like side characters.

 

[Joshy92]

My problem is the dev gives her nothing. Like apparently even Suzi got a kiss now. Everyone has kissed MC it seems except one. Once again Emma pushed to the side.

I haven't played this update yet and still won't, cause to me Emma is just treated so much worse than the other girls imo, she constantly gets nothing.
I just wish the dev would give us something and show they care about Emma's path, cause to me it doesn't feel that way when every other path gets romance and kisses and more.

I am fustrated and just sick and tired of my favorite girls in most games being treated like side characters.

It will come, you just have to wait a bit longer. Her romance is going to be the most difficult to pull off for DB imo so it needs more time to develop.

 

[KOYLI]

Hey there Chat and Dev.

Before the Mini-Remake I was ready to lock in Emma as LI when it happens at some point:
* Charlotte was immediately out: I personally dont find Her attractive at all.
* Lucy was immediately out when I saw those ugly Nipple Piercings
* Suzi did simple not have enough interactions before to be considered IMHO

[Yes I am only counting Main LIs here - ignoring all "Side Girls", "One time events" etc.]

This update, after the extremely

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near the End of update 16, I instantly locked Her in as LI. BUT: The Moment the Suzi Relationship develops into pure Female Domination or pure Male Domination, I reload that Save and go back to Emma instantly - depending on how Emma develops in the next 1-2 updates. And will Reject Suzi no matter what, if there is no romantic Relationship with her.

After all: A fresh start was worth to me, because we got (IMHO still by far not enough but at least some) more inside into Suzi and why She behaves the way she behaves. I mean, most of it was very clear from the Conversations She had with everyone but the MC (if you read everything and not just skip parts...) even before the Mini-Remake but something was always missing when it comes to Suzi.

And yes, making more Content with Suzi in a believable way, while the Focus was on Charlie and Emma (and somewhat Lucy) - was kind-a difficult before, because She was living at the Dorms so far.

Anyway: Cant wait for update 17.

Keep up the great work!
#StaySafeStayHealthyEveryone

Any clues on how to get to that scene ? Even with her points at max I can't find it !

 

[HillsideVN]

Hey there Chat and Dev.

Before the Mini-Remake I was ready to lock in Emma as LI when it happens at some point:
* Charlotte was immediately out: I personally dont find Her attractive at all.
* Lucy was immediately out when I saw those ugly Nipple Piercings
* Suzi did simple not have enough interactions before to be considered IMHO

[Yes I am only counting Main LIs here - ignoring all "Side Girls", "One time events" etc.]

This update, after the extremely

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near the End of update 16, I instantly locked Her in as LI. BUT: The Moment the Suzi Relationship develops into pure Female Domination or pure Male Domination, I reload that Save and go back to Emma instantly - depending on how Emma develops in the next 1-2 updates. And will Reject Suzi no matter what, if there is no romantic Relationship with her.

After all: A fresh start was worth to me, because we got (IMHO still by far not enough but at least some) more inside into Suzi and why She behaves the way she behaves. I mean, most of it was very clear from the Conversations She had with everyone but the MC (if you read everything and not just skip parts...) even before the Mini-Remake but something was always missing when it comes to Suzi.

And yes, making more Content with Suzi in a believable way, while the Focus was on Charlie and Emma (and somewhat Lucy) - was kind-a difficult before, because She was living at the Dorms so far.

Anyway: Cant wait for update 17.

Keep up the great work!
#StaySafeStayHealthyEveryone

Thank you. I don’t think Suzi and the MC's relationship would work if one of them simply became dominant. It's the friction between them, and their denial of what they feel, that fuels the passion. So they will continue to challenge each other and push back, because that tension is exactly what excites both of them.

But with the Olympic trials near and Chase in the background, things may become more complicated.

 

[HillsideVN]

My problem is the dev gives her nothing. Like apparently even Suzi got a kiss now. Everyone has kissed MC it seems except one. Once again Emma pushed to the side.

I haven't played this update yet and still won't, cause to me Emma is just treated so much worse than the other girls imo, she constantly gets nothing.
I just wish the dev would give us something and show they care about Emma's path, cause to me it doesn't feel that way when every other path gets romance and kisses and more.

I am fustrated and just sick and tired of my favorite girls in most games being treated like side characters.

The relationships are all developing at different paces. The relationship with Suzi is explosive and passionate, while the relationship with Emma is deep and tender. Emma's arc is a kind of 'coming of age', and her relationship with the MC starts as a familial bond that eventually transforms into a romantic one. It takes time, unfortunately.

Up until the end of v0.18, the story mainly focuses on introducing the world, the characters, and establishing their relationships through the main plot. After that, the narrative branches more, allowing you to spend increasing amounts of time with your chosen love interest and focus more on their personal journey.

 

[Dessolos]

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Thanks for Your Support


25 minutes ago

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to thank you for your patience and support during the recent rework, and to welcome all the new supporters.
I'm glad to see that most people enjoyed the changes. It was a bit stressful making them, since there's always the risk that a change might make things worse instead of better.
But it's done now, and I feel more confident moving forward. The next two updates have some great scenes planned, and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you.
Thanks,
DB

it's been awhile but Charlotte Folder + 1

 

[Elduriel]

Any clues on how to get to that scene ? Even with her points at max I can't find it !

I did it on the first try, it's not that hard. Get her points, don't be on any other route (side girls I'm not sure if they count, probably not), you should get a prompt to kiss her at the end of the update.

 

[HillsideVN]

Any clues on how to get to that scene ? Even with her points at max I can't find it !

From memory:

- Don't kiss Lucy after Jason hits her, that puts you onto Lucy's path.
- Don't choose "Because I have feelings for her" when you give Charlotte a birthday kiss at the spa, that puts you onto Charlotte's path.
- Choose to look at Suzi during the restaurant scene near the end of v0.16.
- Then in Suzi's room choose "This is wrong... but I want it to happen."

 

[Dr.TSoni]

The relationships are all developing at different paces

 

[ZakMacc]

WTA, last time i played was v0.11, in the new version now is there still no sex scene with charlotte and emma?

 

[HillsideVN]

WTA, last time i played was v0.11, in the new version now is there still no sex scene with charlotte and emma?

Correct. Still no sex with Charlotte or Emma.

 

[RNasc4444]

Anyone got an up to date save file? Path doesn't matter.