VN Ren'Py Innocent Witches [v0.12.1 A Fix1] [Sad Crab]

[Moedoe]

Public news 01.02.2024


Hello, Wizards and Witches!
January has come to an end, which means it's time to share the latest updates on the development of Innocent Witches.
While most of the team was on vacation for the first 10 days (or trying to recover from the holidays), the overall development never stopped. Some team members continued working on backlog tasks, focusing on improving gameplay and reintegrating content from the old storyline. At the same time, various fixes and improvements were implemented to further polish the game.
The past ten days have been dedicated to integrating content for the next patch. The second chapter of Act II is now about one-third complete, and the process is picking up speed. Along the way, we are making small adjustments—refining existing artwork and adding details that naturally fit into specific scenes.


As for the third chapter of Act II, which will make up the second half of patch 0.12A, work on the text is nearly finished. The deadline for the scenario and the texts is set for February 9. By this time, the prototype of the second chapter should already be complete, so the integration process should not slow down or be delayed due to unfinished text or artwork for the third chapter.
Meanwhile, planning for patch 0.12B is also underway. This update will introduce secondary content, including further character relationship development, an updated main menu background featuring Hermione, new and improved polaroid photos, and other exciting additions.
Additionally, our Live2D animator has begun working on the updated main menu background featuring Hermione. The format will be similar to the existing one with Luna, which, based on player feedback, has been highly praised (and we completely agree!).


We will also continue optimizing the gameplay by refining or removing mechanics that disrupt immersion, or which just become a nuisance instead of something interesting to do.
We understand that delays can be frustrating, but development continues daily, bringing the release ever closer. Thank you for your patience and support—we can’t wait for you to experience the second and third chapters of Act II!
That’s all for today, friends! We truly appreciate you staying with us and supporting the development through your donations and feedback. Thank you so much!

We’ll meet again very soon in the next news update. Until then, take care and don’t forget to enjoy life!

Peace to everyone✌
Yours,
Sad Crabs.


Finally, the traditional poll!
In Innocent Witches, quests constantly unlock and progress as you play, and the quest journal helps track them. It ensures you don’t lose your way and occasionally provides hints for the next steps.
We’d like to know how you prefer to play the game. Suppose you finish a dialogue with a character where the next step is mentioned or hinted at, and a notification appears saying that the quest journal has been updated. What do you do at that moment? Do you follow the hint from the dialogue immediately to do the next step in the quest, or do you check the quest journal for details first?
This information will help us decide on a potential improvement to how the quest progression announcements behave.
Please vote or leave a comment below or on our Discord server:

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1. I immediately perform the next action without checking the quest journal.
2. I always rely on the quest journal and only follow its instructions.
3. I try to complete the task on my own, and if I can’t, I check the quest journal.
4. I just want to see the poll results.




I immediately perform the next action without checking the quest journal.
3 %


I always rely on the quest journal and only follow its instructions.
27 %


I try to complete the task on my own, and if I can’t, I check the quest journal.
69 %


I just want to see the poll results.
1 %
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[cxx]

well could say that development never started.

 

[cccxxx]

help pls with 2 things

1 i got stuck at making a potion , at 2 ingredients, wave twice than whatever i choose doesn't work

2 most pics in presentation are not in my game - public - are they patreons only?

 

[Chronos Alpha-Omega]

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Hello, Wizards and Witches!

Another 10-day development cycle has come to an end, and it’s time to share the latest updates on the development of Innocent Witches.

Let’s start with an art preview (available in the next post). This time, we see a casual moment between Marcus and Xandria having a private conversation in the picturesque Forbidden Forest. The dialogue clearly promises to be intriguing, as reflected in their emotions—ranging from embarrassment and thoughtfulness to cheerful smiles and playful glances. It seems the conversation has a subtle undertone, with Xandria trying to extract something from Marcus, perhaps ready to offer something in return.What might they be talking about? Jokes, secrets, or perhaps something more personal? Share your guesses!


Now onto the main news!

The team is back to full-scale work after the New Year holidays. Some team members continued working even during the holiday period, focusing on tasks from the backlog. These included gameplay improvements and reintegrating content from the old storyline.

For example, we re-added the ability to purchase erotic stories from Hagrid, and interactions with him have become more polished and convenient. Additionally, changes were made to the system for unlocking main menu elements featuring Luna: now, if these elements have already been unlocked, the game will no longer notify players about it redundantly.



Beyond that, the team has implemented several minor fixes and improvements to polish the gameplay and smooth out rough edges, making the game more enjoyable for players.

Since January 12, we’ve been actively integrating text and artwork into the code for Chapter 2 of Act II. This chapter consists of approximately 31 events, some of which vary depending on the chosen waifu and previous decisions. So far, about one-fifth of the content has been fully integrated.

Meanwhile, work on the text and artwork for Chapter 3 of Act II is nearing completion. As this chapter contains less text than the previous one, its integration will begin immediately after Chapter 2 is finalized, ensuring no delays due to unfinished text.

Once the artists and writers have completed their tasks for version 0.12A, we’ll hold a series of meetings to outline tasks for version 0.12B. This release will focus on developing the secondary storylines introduced in 0.12A and further reintegrating content from the old plot.

Additionally, our Live2D animator has started working on the updated main menu background featuring Hermione. This version will include new additions, such as outfit and accessory changes. The overall format will be similar to the current version of the main menu background with Luna Lovegood, which has received high praise from the players.



Based on the experience gained during the development of version 0.12A, we’ve decided to focus on optimizing the scale of new content in version 0.12B and future releases by creating more compact events. This approach will allow us to release updates faster, ensuring players receive new content more frequently.

An analysis of the current process revealed that the main slowdown is caused by the extensive script and the large volume of text required to implement all the events. By reducing exposition and emphasizing compact but visually rich events, we aim to speed up development and improve team efficiency.

That’s all for today, friends! We truly appreciate you staying with us and supporting the development through your donations and feedback. Thank you so much!

We’ll meet again very soon in the next news update. Until then, take care and don’t forget to enjoy life!

Peace to everyone✌
Yours,
Sad Crabs.


During the continued development of the game, the amount of text and events in each chapter has been steadily increasing. However, this means that it takes more time to create, integrate, and connect everything into a cohesive gameplay experience.

We’d like to hear your thoughts on this topic. What do you prefer? Do you enjoy shorter chapters with less text and fewer events, but with enough erotic content in them? Or do you prefer longer chapters with more diverse, text-based events involving various characters and a moderate amount of erotic content spread throughout them?

The main question here is about the volume of the story events and plot exposition, and not the lewd stuff, as it’s always playing the major role in the development and is considered the main goal regardless of the amount of story that supports it.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below or join the discussion on our Discord server:

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1. I prefer longer chapters. I want deeper immersion in the game world and more story development.

2. I prefer simpler and more compact chapters, focusing on key events without excessive text.

3. I don’t have a strong opinion on this and trust you to decide what’s best.

4. I’d like to see the poll results.



I prefer longer chapters. I want deeper immersion in the game world and more story development.
51 %


I prefer simpler and more compact chapters, focusing on key events without excessive text.
22 %


I don’t have a strong opinion on this and trust you to decide what’s best.
25 %


I’d like to see the poll results.
2 %
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I truly don't understand. How did that option get 51% votes with the game in its current state. The massive amount of unnecessary and lengthy conversations that don't pertain to any of the girls is one of the game's biggest flaws. Too many "discuss with character x" which could be just thoughts in the MC's head. Or maybe they mean they want the narrative to make more sense and the characters to act more believably? Because even with the amount of writing the characters are written very inconsistently. Also "Deeper immersion on the game world" ????? What?? It's Harry Potter. The world has been made. What immersion in the game world would you even be referring to? I just don't know. Am I missing something here?

 

[Carmarthen]

It is truly baffling to me how I check in on this game after what is at least half a decade since I last paid attention to it and literally nothing new has been added to it in terms of actual content beyond two scenes with a house elf and some animation changes.
Are you for real? Bro is just milking patrons lmao.

 

[Sleeping_King]

It is truly baffling to me how I check in on this game after what is at least half a decade since I last paid attention to it and literally nothing new has been added to it in terms of actual content beyond two scenes with a house elf and some animation changes.
Are you for real? Bro is just milking patrons lmao.

Last I checked game had started literaly 9 years ago))) stiil not even a half game here(

 

[Elfrey]

How can I have the gold I had in the previous version ?

I transfered from Alpha0.11 to Beta0.11.2-Fix3. Saves can't be transfered. I intended to skip to o back to where I left but i don't want to grind for the 3999 gold I had.

Can I manipulate save or something ?

 

[NightMike]

How can I have the gold I had in the previous version ?

I transfered from Alpha0.11 to Beta0.11.2-Fix3. Saves can't be transfered. I intended to skip to o back to where I left but i don't want to grind for the 3999 gold I had.

Can I manipulate save or something ?

Getting gold in this version is quite easy. Just grade papers for one in game week while holding ctrl and you get like 1500 in 1 minute.

 

[Moedoe]

I truly don't understand. How did that option get 51% votes with the game in its current state. The massive amount of unnecessary and lengthy conversations that don't pertain to any of the girls is one of the game's biggest flaws. Too many "discuss with character x" which could be just thoughts in the MC's head. Or maybe they mean they want the narrative to make more sense and the characters to act more believably? Because even with the amount of writing the characters are written very inconsistently. Also "Deeper immersion on the game world" ????? What?? It's Harry Potter. The world has been made. What immersion in the game world would you even be referring to? I just don't know. Am I missing something here?

If my calculations are correct, then just under 14% of paying renters voted, half of whom preferred longer chapters, i.e. just under 7%.

 

[cxx]

If my calculations are correct, then just under 14% of paying renters voted, half of whom preferred longer chapters, i.e. just under 7%.

rest just wanna fap on girls swimsuits.

 

[DeuZ100]

rest just wanna fap on girls swimsuits.

Let it go. Some degenerates feel good supporting the degenerate that makes high quality degenerate art they like. Now be a good degenerate and just wait for the game. Hopefully it will get completed in the next 3 years.

 

[Kraxen]

Found this game after a couple of years passed since I last played it and taught "Hmm, maybe there's some actual scenes now". Guess not lol, this is like Summertime Saga, but way worse (because that game at least has a lot of content). Can't believe people still support devs like this

 

[1980318324]

Its been almost 9 year
the end of the game or Elderscroll 6 come out, witch one will be first

 

[cxx]

Hopefully it will get completed in the next 3 years.

MWAHAAHAHAHA!!!

Found this game after a couple of years passed since I last played it and taught "Hmm, maybe there's some actual scenes now". Guess not lol, this is like Summertime Saga, but way worse (because that game at least has a lot of content). Can't believe people still support devs like this

there were but those got removed on revamp (more about it on various posts).

Its been almost 9 year
the end of the game or Elderscroll 6 come out, witch one will be first

es6 and there'll be "some" elder scrolls before this is complete.

 

[Halpo]

*Bug Report*

tldr; knowledge popup first choice dont go proper entry spot but subsequent do (within same popup only).

I'm playing current build (0.11.2beta i believe) and i think i found a very minor but confusing bug for first time players. When you get new knowledge, the first selection will just take you to the knowledge page instead of that particular entry. I think the first one was "Advancing Text" and "Dialogue History". When I selected advancing text, it just took me to the top of the dialogue page so i saw "Hide Dialogue" and "Text Window" which where just question marks. Confused and forgeting what i had already clicked i just just went back and clicked the other (only) choice, dialogue history, and it went to teh proper spot and i could read both entries. This has happened for every knowledge popup up to the "Diary" which is where im currently at.

 

[Calista-Guerrilla]

i can't find Xandria's Punishment on Memories. Since when it's gone?

 

[Elfrey]

I definitelty can't deal with the search engine on F95...

Is there a post that list where the Hidden maps for the trading cards are ? I'm missing the Hidden Map 2

 

[cxx]

I definitelty can't deal with the search engine on F95...

Is there a post that list where the Hidden maps for the trading cards are ? I'm missing the Hidden Map 2

no.

i can't find Xandria's Punishment on Memories. Since when it's gone?

most likely after 10.2beta update

 

[wbutcher]

What is map 6 showing? anybody know?

 

[apocalypsee]

Looking at the changelog for this game is the most depressing thing I've ever seen. "Fixed X bug", "Updated X mechanic", "Added something new to the UI" - I played this around 2021, can someone tell me if it's worth re-playing? Was the content added in the last 4 years decent? I read some recent reviews it doesn't seem that way, but maybe they're just a bit angy and unfair.