VN Ren'Py Jezebel [Ep. 2 v2.02] [Mr. Pengo]

[Mr. Pengo]

I personally think that the quality and size of the update matters way more than the speed. And usually you cannot have both.

Having produced thousands of words no one will read is a good thing, because it adds to the depth and epicness of the narration anyways. Bob Ross sometimes covered a part of his nearly finished painting with a big tree in the foreground. This also created more depth and everyone knew that there where still all the things behind that tree.

Your narration so far has an Epic vibe because of all this depth. I don't think you should trade that for shorter updates.

Yeah, absolutely. I'm never gonna sacrifice that part of the process; if I think it would be cool to add something I will 100% of the time. My frustration over the waiting period is mainly because there were various times where I could be getting some art made but neglected to because of budgetary reasons. Here's hoping there's a near future where that's less of a problem; my conversations with my Steam publisher have made me optimistic.

 

[Mr. Pengo]

Posting the preview for Bonus Scene #4 here myself since Buletti can't access it on Patreon.

Coming on the 25th!

 

[Buletti]

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Posting the preview for Bonus Scene #4 here myself since Buletti can't access it on Patreon.

Coming on the 25th!

You are awesome! Looking forward to the update a ton!

 

[Buletti]

Status Update #36 - September 29, 2025

4 hours ago

Sorry the status update is a bit late this week. I have no excuse, unless not sure what to say counts. After all, I've already announced the release date for the next update. But no matter. This will be a short one.

I've been in crunch mode getting ready for the release; the first ten days of Oct. are going to be extremely busy for me, so much so that I've made the difficult choice not to get Hades 2 until the episode is out. I remember how effective the first one was at turning one hour into five, and I don't wanna risk it.

I will be launching the poll for the next bonus scene tomorrow; people with Matriarch-tier memberships and above get to vote on which character/gender pairing the next bonus scene will be about. I've not mentioned that before in one of these free updates, so I reckon I should advertise it. I'm also thinking that, in the near future, I'll make bonus scenes that are over five months old available to $5 Lady-tier members as well, but I'll make an announcement about that when it comes to pass.

That's all from me! I'll be back with another short update next week.

 

[David__14]

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I think we're gonna have to kill this guy, veska

damn

 

[Buletti]

Status Update #37 + Two-Day Delay
2 hours ago

Hey everybody,

Unfortunately, I'm gonna need a few more days to release the update. You know how these things are; complications arose. The new release dates are October 12th, 19th, and 26th for the respective tiers. I apologize for the inconvenience.

I'm in the process of putting things together now. Just about 100% of the art and animation for the update is done (though it isn't 100%, hence the delay). Even with the brief delay, the next release is gonna be playable very soon! Can't wait to see what people think. Since Oct. 12th is a Sunday, I will probably forgo the status update for next week.

That's all for now; thanks as always for your support, and my apologies again.

 

[Invictus7]

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Status Update #37 + Two-Day Delay
2 hours ago

Hey everybody,

Unfortunately, I'm gonna need a few more days to release the update. You know how these things are; complications arose. The new release dates are October 12th, 19th, and 26th for the respective tiers. I apologize for the inconvenience.

I'm in the process of putting things together now. Just about 100% of the art and animation for the update is done (though it isn't 100%, hence the delay). Even with the brief delay, the next release is gonna be playable very soon! Can't wait to see what people think. Since Oct. 12th is a Sunday, I will probably forgo the status update for next week.

That's all for now; thanks as always for your support, and my apologies again.

woahh a 2 day delay? how horrible!
Yea no youre good lmao. literally taking just the amount of time, you need to finish your work is fine, as opposed to many other creators who try to extend it as long as possible 1–3-month delay without any real explanation

 

[ThisIsMe88]

I enjoyed the game till I reached the "Jasen" part.

I'm not sure I can agree with the author's claim to "have the ultimate goal to create a game with a genuinely great story" when one of their secondary characters, who by all standards looks, thinks and acts like an disillusioned weakling, can start threatening the main character in her home turf despite heavily unfavourable circumstances : a little preacher boy with his unwashed peasant posse versus a noble backed by military, knight bodyguards and faction-leader as father.

Seriously ?

In modern times random scoundrels breaking into houses get shot/punched in their face for less, and we all know how well

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and various other slave uprisings a la Spartacus have fared historically before that.

Sorry to sound harsh, but is there a way to kill that parasite (without going nuclear on the whole village) or will players be able to skip your horribly cheap Deus Ex Machina in the future, even more so since the game gives room to play as a *dominant* and feared figure who previously had no qualms about *coldly* assassinating bystanders to consolidate her personal power ?

I was considering financially supporting the endeavours here because story-rich h-games are so rare and in between. The game really had me engaged during the first few chapters, but poop-tainted delicacies still taste like shit in the end. I would be disappointed to remain on such a bad aftertaste.

 

[Buletti]

I enjoyed the game till I reached the "Jasen" part.

I'm not sure I can agree with the author's claim to "have the ultimate goal to create a game with a genuinely great story" when one of their secondary characters, who by all standards looks, thinks and acts like an disillusioned weakling, can start threatening the main character in her home turf despite heavily unfavourable circumstances : a little preacher boy with his unwashed peasant posse versus a noble backed by military, knight bodyguards and faction-leader as father.

Seriously ?

In modern times random scoundrels breaking into houses get shot/punched in their face for less, and we all know how well

You must be registered to see the links

and various other slave uprisings a la Spartacus have fared historically before that.

Sorry to sound harsh, but is there a way to kill that parasite (without going nuclear on the whole village) or will players be able to skip your horribly cheap Deus Ex Machina in the future, even more so since the game gives room to play as a *dominant* and feared figure who previously had no qualms about *coldly* assassinating bystanders to consolidate her personal power ?

I was considering financially supporting the endeavours here because story-rich h-games are so rare and in between. The game really had me engaged during the first few chapters, but poop-tainted delicacies still taste like shit in the end. I would be disappointed to remain on such a bad aftertaste.

It is happening in the US right now. So while it is of course pronounced for the sake of the narration I do not see anything surprising in it. The dev also made it pretty clear that depending on the choices you make you will not have to deal with that motherfucker in the future.

I hope I made the right choices btw as I also despise him.

 

[Mr. Pengo]

I enjoyed the game till I reached the "Jasen" part.

I'm not sure I can agree with the author's claim to "have the ultimate goal to create a game with a genuinely great story" when one of their secondary characters, who by all standards looks, thinks and acts like an disillusioned weakling, can start threatening the main character in her home turf despite heavily unfavourable circumstances : a little preacher boy with his unwashed peasant posse versus a noble backed by military, knight bodyguards and faction-leader as father.

Seriously ?

In modern times random scoundrels breaking into houses get shot/punched in their face for less, and we all know how well

You must be registered to see the links

and various other slave uprisings a la Spartacus have fared historically before that.

Sorry to sound harsh, but is there a way to kill that parasite (without going nuclear on the whole village) or will players be able to skip your horribly cheap Deus Ex Machina in the future, even more so since the game gives room to play as a *dominant* and feared figure who previously had no qualms about *coldly* assassinating bystanders to consolidate her personal power ?

I was considering financially supporting the endeavours here because story-rich h-games are so rare and in between. The game really had me engaged during the first few chapters, but poop-tainted delicacies still taste like shit in the end. I would be disappointed to remain on such a bad aftertaste.

He continues to be the most polarizing character lol. I appreciate the strong reactions.

As I've said in the past, if I have any regrets about episode 1 it's that I didn't include a way to get the better of him without resorting to attacking the village. You won't have to work with him in the future.

I will say, I feel like I made it abundantly clear that he's only able to get away with his audacity because Devereux is uniquely vulnerable. And peasant revolts, while unsuccessful, still *started* with a groundswell of popular opinion. Consdering there are multiple ways to squash the villagers without giving into their demands in the first chapter alone, I don't really see how it's anything approximating a deus ex machina.

 

[GreenDark]

I enjoyed the game till I reached the "Jasen" part.

I'm not sure I can agree with the author's claim to "have the ultimate goal to create a game with a genuinely great story" when one of their secondary characters, who by all standards looks, thinks and acts like an disillusioned weakling, can start threatening the main character in her home turf despite heavily unfavourable circumstances : a little preacher boy with his unwashed peasant posse versus a noble backed by military, knight bodyguards and faction-leader as father.

Seriously ?

In modern times random scoundrels breaking into houses get shot/punched in their face for less, and we all know how well

You must be registered to see the links

and various other slave uprisings a la Spartacus have fared historically before that.

Sorry to sound harsh, but is there a way to kill that parasite (without going nuclear on the whole village) or will players be able to skip your horribly cheap Deus Ex Machina in the future, even more so since the game gives room to play as a *dominant* and feared figure who previously had no qualms about *coldly* assassinating bystanders to consolidate her personal power ?

I was considering financially supporting the endeavours here because story-rich h-games are so rare and in between. The game really had me engaged during the first few chapters, but poop-tainted delicacies still taste like shit in the end. I would be disappointed to remain on such a bad aftertaste.

I somewhat feel you. If I could erase Jasen from the story, even if the good sub-stories that require his existence were taken with him, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
You can subjectively dislike the whole story because of it, of course. Personal experience can't be wrong.
But I think you're being a bit unfair saying the author's stated goal isn't true.
Jasen's mess represents one section of a far larger story which is overwhelmingly carefully crafted. In the absence of Jasen's nonsensical influence, characters act as they should and the reader is given appropriate choices to deal with situations as they please.

 

[Mr. Pengo]

It's interesting, a number of people on the discord recently told me they loved the character. The response on here had me thinking the reaction to him was wholly negative.

Hopefully people who don't like him will still feel as though any future appearance is more subjective to player choice. I do understand how it can be frustrating to introduce a guy who is the worst and not give you the option to give him his comeuppance, at least not right away.

 

[GreenDark]

It's interesting, a number of people on the discord recently told me they loved the character. The response on here had me thinking the reaction to him was wholly negative.

Funny. I was just wondering why you'd call him "polarizing" when, based on this forum, he seems almost unanimously hated.
I guess it makes sense since it seems people are more likely to post on F95 to either air grievances or make requests.

I'd be curious what people have to say positively about Jasen.

 

[BakersWam]

I'd be curious what people have to say positively about Jasen.

I love to hate him and I'm sure it will be fun to see him fall. Honestly, I didn't think that much about him when I played. Just another asshole in a world full of them and it will be fun to lead to him eventually getting his. I forgot the name but I thought that bald guy who hates Duvessa's Dad was a more unlikable guy. But I guess the pay off for him is a lot more visible in part 1.

 

[David__14]

regardless of how polarizing he is, Jasen is incredibly entertaining to me. I have no idea if his schemes for power will ever bear fruit but I love watching the rascal. Him piggybacking off of duvessa during the trial revealing solid dirt just to fuck over a noble he had past dealings with bbecause that noble pissed him off (and also free publicity for his whole "peasant jesus" shtick). for me and my duvessa, entertainment and rattling the status quo for our express enjoyment is our number 1 priority. we could not care less for jasen as a person or as a potential ally, he's a dick peasant squatting on our property, but it is incredibly fun to watch him cause upsets and make the other nobles sweat, so we'll tolerate him, for now.

 

[Mr. Pengo]

Funny. I was just wondering why you'd call him "polarizing" when, based on this forum, he seems almost unanimously hated.
I guess it makes sense since it seems people are more likely to post on F95 to either air grievances or make requests.

I'd be curious what people have to say positively about Jasen.

People love to hate him, I guess. I certainly enjoy writing him. The main influences for him were

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so he comes from a place of utterly depraved characters who are almost charismatic in their sheer unlikeability. I think a lot of your grievances with the character, specifically, have to do with the circumstances surrounding his storyline in ep.1, so perhaps he'll be more palatable in a different form.

regardless of how polarizing he is, Jasen is incredibly entertaining to me. I have no idea if his schemes for power will ever bear fruit but I love watching the rascal. Him piggybacking off of duvessa during the trial revealing solid dirt just to fuck over a noble he had past dealings with bbecause that noble pissed him off (and also free publicity for his whole "peasant jesus" shtick). for me and my duvessa, entertainment and rattling the status quo for our express enjoyment is our number 1 priority. we could not care less for jasen as a person or as a potential ally, he's a dick peasant squatting on our property, but it is incredibly fun to watch him cause upsets and make the other nobles sweat, so we'll tolerate him, for now.

Precisely my intention! I think the character is hilarious, myself, so I appreciate it

 

[David__14]

Precisely my intention! I think the character is hilarious, myself, so I appreciate it

yeah, I like him as a monkey wrench that causes problems, as long as those are other people problems and not problems for ME. of course in the end, he's doomed to fail since duvessa is so obviously destined for the crown and won't let this country bumpkin from the middle of nowhere outshine her, but whats the harm in seeing how far he can get before he stumbles and gets himself hung?

 

[Invictus7]

People love to hate him, I guess. I certainly enjoy writing him. The main influences for him were

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so he comes from a place of utterly depraved characters who are almost charismatic in their sheer unlikeability. I think a lot of your grievances with the character, specifically, have to do with the circumstances surrounding his storyline in ep.1, so perhaps he'll be more palatable in a different form.



Precisely my intention! I think the character is hilarious, myself, so I appreciate it

Personally, while I understand why they dislike him and maybe apart from his introduction, I like the character, I get why they don't but I still find the usage of the "smallfolk" to be interesting and relevant. even if technically, revolts of that nature werent all that successful there are exceptions to it

Edit to add cuz I just saw the inspiration for him, by ASOIAF I assume you mean the books in which case sheesh... Need to keep an eye out on this dude lol. The Crows Eye is not to be trifled with if the dude is even5% as dangerous as Euron then he's a character to keep a distance from lol

 

[Mr. Pengo]

Personally, while I understand why they dislike him and maybe apart from his introduction, I like the character, I get why they don't but I still find the usage of the "smallfolk" to be interesting and relevant. even if technically, revolts of that nature werent all that successful there are exceptions to it

Edit to add cuz I just saw the inspiration for him, by ASOIAF I assume you mean the books in which case sheesh... Need to keep an eye out on this dude lol. The Crows Eye is not to be trifled with if the dude is even5% as dangerous as Euron then he's a character to keep a distance from lol

I always mean the books I never even saw a second of the show Euron and I'm told that's a good thing.

 

[GreenDark]

People love to hate him, I guess.

That's Davor for me. I can believe his intelligence, power and rationale. So when he gets in Duvessa's way, I'm invested in how they will clash. It also helps that Davor is a much deeper character with an interesting history and worldview.

I think a lot of your grievances with the character, specifically, have to do with the circumstances surrounding his storyline in ep.1, so perhaps he'll be more palatable in a different form.

This could be true. The reasons he was so unbearable were the impossibility of his influence and the removal of choice from the reader. If his future appearances have nothing to do with his previous influence and are written with the same care the rest of the story has, a character with his personality and goals could be a fun addition to the story.