VN Ren'Py Isabella - Chasing Shadows [Ch. 4.3] [badtimetales]

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Dessolos

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But he never said that. He explicitly mentioned a different game in which that happened, and never said this was also the case here.
yeah that's how I saw it to I thought he was talking about games in general not this one
 

Elduriel

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I normally don't like AVNs where you start is a relationship already, but this game I started already knowing I wanted Alex, so did got a free pass.

What I don't like is being "forced" to break up a relationship than I did not started. Race of Life had that and I was forced to break the heart of the girl because this. I think is worse for people who try to roleplay the game and not just follow the story from outside.
tell us how you have played the game without actually playing the game :ROFLMAO:
 

moskyx

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Not how I interpreted or the others.
To me, it's clear he wasn't talking about this game, just stating a general opinion on forced breakups as opposed to forced relationships. I don't really understand the need to mock him about not having played the game when all I see is a misunderstanding on your part (and others).
 

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To me, it's clear he wasn't talking about this game, just stating a general opinion on forced breakups as opposed to forced relationships. I don't really understand the need to mock him about not having played the game when all I see is a misunderstanding on your part (and others).
I'll take your word for it.
 

Dessolos

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To me, it's clear he wasn't talking about this game, just stating a general opinion on forced breakups as opposed to forced relationships. I don't really understand the need to mock him about not having played the game when all I see is a misunderstanding on your part (and others).
this right here that's how I saw it too since he said he liked Alex. But it is easy to interpret things slightly differently when it isn't crystal clear and after re reading his post I can see how some can not see he was speaking in general terms.
 

badtimetales

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To me, it's clear he wasn't talking about this game, just stating a general opinion on forced breakups as opposed to forced relationships. I don't really understand the need to mock him about not having played the game when all I see is a misunderstanding on your part (and others).
From what I see he's not talking about my game.

So... peace ;)
 

Dessolos

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so.... about Isa's lovely eyes are you sure she isn't really Medusa in disguise and gonna turn me to stone cause I can't stop looking at them.
 
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Elhemeer

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Okay, having finished a run, I'm curious ...

I see in the OP that some kind of change was made, not sure it was to story or just code.

But also, I thought I read (somewhere) implications that Isa's relationship could have been farther along than it reached for me, but that could just be 'cause I gave Alex the full attention she deserved.

So my question is: was there a path progression change that would account for my experience (or lack thereof) with Isa, has her romance never really taken off yet, or should I try a less-faithful path to see more of her content?
 

Dessolos

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Okay, having finished a run, I'm curious ...

I see in the OP that some kind of change was made, not sure it was to story or just code.

But also, I thought I read (somewhere) implications that Isa's relationship could have been farther along than it reached for me, but that could just be 'cause I gave Alex the full attention she deserved.

So my question is: was there a path progression change that would account for my experience (or lack thereof) with Isa, has her romance never really taken off yet, or should I try a less-faithful path to see more of her content?
I think Isa's romance is kind of just barley starting with a few moments here and there I bet next update is when it's gonna really be more obvious and take off more. cant say for sure since im not the dev.
 

Kazanovaromeo

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To me, it's clear he wasn't talking about this game, just stating a general opinion on forced breakups as opposed to forced relationships. I don't really understand the need to mock him about not having played the game when all I see is a misunderstanding on your part (and others).
Sorry sir , the real problem here is he do not explan it as you did explain it cause not all ppl know that " Race of Life " is another game for me I think he speaks about in real life events so I check the threads to find the other game , so yes it is misunderstanding due to not clearly explain it as you did , thank you from me (and others).
 
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From what I see he's not talking about my game.

So... peace ;)
The thing is he was not talking about the game he mentioned either, there was no forced breakup in the Race of Life. Though, gf of MC kinda force people to breakup, you can keep gf if you want. So, I don't get it tbh.

Though, I agree on something, forced options in any form is such a turn off. I think VN authors should be aware crucial choices do matter and not giving options, giving fake option(this is much worse), giving funneled options etc. is terrible thing to do. I have played a few of them that I instantly stop/delete/ignore. I know it's impossible to create branches for every option, every situation but crucial ones should either be avoided altogether or given branches or make the players believe it is only option(superior writing skills needed). Leaving my 2 cents here.
 

badtimetales

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I see in the OP that some kind of change was made, not sure it was to story or just code.
I think Isa's romance is kind of just barley starting with a few moments here and there I bet next update is when it's gonna really be more obvious and take off more.

I only changed the script and reworked the animations in C1-3.

For the story, you haven't missed any Isa scenes.
In the game you only met her a few days ago, unlikely to get into her pants in that time.
In the upcoming update all three get closer (doesn't matter which path) and it sets the ground for Isa scenes.
 

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First I am sorry, my english is not the best.

And yes, I was talking about other AVNs. I thought "Race of Life" was a well know title around here, sorry about that. Even if that game did not forced you to break up, for me was a relationship I was not interested.

And, to make clear, yes I stayed with Alex because her was the model than made me play this game.
 
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