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

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nighthawk1275

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What the heck is this Gun range scene they have no hearing protection and holding the gun is all wrong but hey it's just a game thought I would throw it out there. ;);)
 

Kadajko

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If you go for Alex and Isa both, is it possible to have them be active with each other too and not just take turns with MC?
 

Jakeace

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what the fuck are you talking about? "Reading the reviews". Game is rated 4+. It's a generally well liked game. As for info on new content and shit like that, why don't you go and pay for it, rather than bitch about it like you are entitled for anything on a pirate forum. (protip, you are not)
You are taste-less engaged member so defensive .....wonder how you got your title ?
 

Dessolos

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I go to bed and wake up and the thread has exploded with activity it seems I missed a lot lol.
Anyway I see some people don't like Alex but I love her so much. She is beautiful, kind and an all round good person what's not to love?
what baffles me is one comment made it seem like because they didn't like Alex they have to tolerate her presence. But they way they wrote their comment it it felt like if it was up to him he would get rid of her entirely from the game at some point once you go on Isa's path . Which would be a major negative even on my solo Isa save Alex is a big part of what makes the game great.
 

Joshy92

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what baffles me is one comment made it seem like because they didn't like Alex they have to tolerate her presence. But they way they wrote their comment it it felt like if it was up to him he would get rid of her entirely from the game at some point once you go on Isa's path . Which would be a major negative even on my solo Isa save Alex is a big part of what makes the game great.
I started the game in the first place because I saw a screenshot of Alex and her sexy hairstyle.
I love her so much. If this was real life I would already have asked her to marry me.

Of course I then fell in love with Isabella as well and I just know we'll make a strong healthy throuple eventually.
 

Bmagada

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I mean she is a slow burn character would make no sense for her character for her to be having sex with the MC already. If you play this game for sex not a game for you. While I do want to eventually see sex scenes with Isabella I also don't care about them. I prefer just general interactions with Isabella over sex also Zeus can't get enough scenes with the dog. After all this is a story first and character building AVN not a PAVN ( Porn AVN).
Game has been in development for three years. The burn is so slow its wet.
 
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Dessolos

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Game has been in development for three years. The burn is so slow its wet.
eh maybe to you. It's not that bad at least to me ive played slow burns much slower feeling even if there is no action yet there is plenty of wholesome, romantic moments and general interactions I enjoy with Isabella that make up for it to me. Tho I dont take deveolopment time into consideration but overall progression of the game and that feels fine to me.
 
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MixQQ

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eh maybe to you. It's not that bad at least to me ive played slow burns much slower feeling even if there is no action yet there is plenty of wholesome, romantic moments and general interactions I enjoy with Isabella that make up for it to me. Tho I dont take deveolopment time into consideration but overall progression of the game and that feels fine to me.
Maybe one or two. Most of the time she spend time with Alex. Even in this update we can't have a normal alone time with her for proper relationship build, to both get closer and closer.
Even if you are not on Alex route is exactly the same, she still most of the time with her and not with mc, it's ridiculous
 
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Wendy69

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eh maybe to you. It's not that bad at least to me ive played slow burns much slower feeling even if there is no action yet there is plenty of wholesome, romantic moments and general interactions I enjoy with Isabella that make up for it to me. Tho I dont take deveolopment time into consideration but overall progression of the game and that feels fine to me.
STOP FUCKING BEING DEFENSIVE .... HE IS RIGHT... HIDING BELA AND SUCKING ..IT..
 
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Dessolos

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STOP FUCKING BEING DEFENSIVE .... HE IS RIGHT... HIDING BELA AND SUCKING ..IT..
im not I was just saying to me it doesn't feel bad to me, he stated his opinion and I stated mine that's it both are valid not like I dismissed his.

Maybe one or two. Most of the time she spend time with Alex. Even in this update we can't have a normal alone time with her for proper relationship build, to both get closer and closer.
Even if you are not on Alex route is exactly the same, she still most of the time with her and not with mc, it's ridiculous
That may be true when I think about it or others like yourself point it out however when I played this when it came out on steam I honestly didn't notice , as I enjoyed the update alot as a whole package. Maybe cause I enjoy both characters even tho I play Isabella solo as my main save , it never registered to me as I played it.
 

Jarulf

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The MC and Alex have known each other for a long time by now, but they have only known Isa for a very short time. So what I think BTT is doing right now for the rest of the story to make any sense, is to build the relationships with Isa. I think BTT has stated that all three of them will always be friends, regardless of which path we choose to play, but for Alex and Isa to develop that friendship they need to spend time together, so that's what we're seeing now. The MC and Isa have spent more time together, so the focus has shifted a little to Alex and Isa. All the characters are starting to like each other as friends, laying the foundation for the paths where Isa can be romanced.
Pacing is always difficult, what happens over a few weeks in game-time can take a year or more for a developer to storyboard, script, code and render. And to make the in-game time feel realistic and not rushed, while keeping dev times manageable there are always trade-offs on both.

We can absolutely have different opinions on those trade-offs, but all I can say is that they work for me and that I appreciate the slow burn in this game. I'm really enjoying watching these friendships develop.
 
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Grumpy Old Aussie

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im not I was just saying to me it doesn't feel bad to me, he stated his opinion and I stated mine that's it both are valid not like I dismissed his.


That may be true when I think about it or others like yourself point it out however when I played this when it came out on steam I honestly didn't notice , as I enjoyed the update alot as a whole package. Maybe cause I enjoy both characters even tho I play Isabella solo as my main save , it never registered to me as I played it.
I don't know Dessolos. How dare you have a contrary opinion. Don't you know it has to be done their way, on their timetable, and the models have to suit their tastes, and only their opinion matters. Afterall their hard earned dollars went in to paying for this game they downloaded and played for free. Get with the program Dessolos. These people are obviously experts in VN creation. Why don't you know this? ;)
 

Dessolos

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The MC and Alex have known each other for a long time by now, but they have only known Isa for a very short time. So what I think BTT is doing right now for the rest of the story to make any sense, is to build the relationships with Isa. I think BTT has stated that all three of them will always be friends, regardless of which path we choose to play, but for Alex and Isa to develop that friendship they need to spend time together, so that's what we're seeing now. The MC and Isa have spent more time together, so the focus has shifted a little to Alex and Isa. All the characters are starting to like each other as friends, laying the foundation for the paths where Isa can be romanced.
Pacing is always difficult, what happens over a few weeks in game-time can take a year or more for a developer to storyboard, script, code and render. And to make the in-game time feel realistic and not rushed, while keeping dev times manageable there are always trade-offs on both.

We can absolutely have different opinions on those trade-offs, but all I can say is that they work for me and that I appreciate the slow burn in this game. I'm really enjoying watching these friendships develop.
Well said don't think I could of said it nearly as good as you have.
 

badtimetales

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I am disappointed in this game, in theory it offers 2 paths, one with Alex and another without but this second one is so underplayed it might as well not exist, like the dev resents you for picking it, it feels 2 steps behind the one with Alex.

Discussed about a million time, some users still don't know the possible paths.

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