VN Ren'Py Karlsson's Gambit [v0.8.1 Part I] [Grym Gudinna Games]

[JJJ84]

Hearing that Tess is hoping for January release makes me happy.
Not need to rush, just take the time you need Tess to bring out the update that you're totally happy with.

And when that time comes, I'm looking forward to seeing Veronica (my favorite girl out of them all!) again.

 

[Assman_6969]

Whoever the woman is or rather to what actual kindship she is to all the Karlsson Family is imo very clear she is NOT another sister and is spoken to as if she is an elder to the woman by calling her Miss Karlsson. This woman is for sure known by other Karlsson Family Members or else by a few of them maybe more for her to be in the situation we see she is in. Not to mention She was clearly known to at least one if not all the other sisters before the time of death to Alexander or we would have learned earlier when they are at the beginning info that is given to look up and learn about 5 sisters instead we get 4then with Olivia unknown til T.O.D. the sisters learn of a 5th. This woman most like though I think is one of his sisters and for sure the seventh and final missing board member we still have not met. Maybe not but I know I wish I knew how to create games like this and others cause I would love to flip this around to a woman as the mc and 5 men playing sick games as we see these women play and then laugh at how many and the much HATE I WOULD GET BY BEING HORRIBLE BY THE WAY WOMEN WERE TREATED IN MY GAME BUT OH HOW MUCH FARTHER I WOULD GO and how much I would rub back in every chic who has commented on any game like this incredible awesome game or the others that fall way short than this great game. Ya gotta love double standards and when you turn the tables on someone and they act that they weren't doing the same before you beat them at their own bullshit! this game is def one of my top 3 favs n excited to see much more soon!

 

[Coolguy that is very cool]

I think this genuinely may be one of my favorite games of all time, porn aside. Definitely my favorite femdom game, but jesus christ, the writing, the choices, the believable characters and the top quality personalities that can somehow manage emotional vulnerable moments and sadistic personality traits, sometimes on the SAME character. Its a porn game, so naturally like with most porn games I get I am just playing it when I wanna get off, but also, I am legitimately having a great time playing and am super excited for the update completely outside of it being (although this is still a big plus) really damn hot. Personally, the hardcore evil dom stuff (on a player side, especially male) isn't insanely appealing to me, but I played it all anyways, and not only is it really cool that the game recognizes a character who is good at attaining power but is still submissive, but the pathways are also really intriguing and good, even ones that seem to be much less personally interesting to Tess. Just a great job all around, Tess has managed to make an amazing game with what I gather is an amazing team, and hats off to her. I have a habit of never really financially supporting porn games, because its just easy to get stuff for free, but I am making a personal commitment to making sure I at least spend some amount of money to support the game when it finishes at the very least.

Super excited for the next update, am going to play every single path even though I'm not into some of them for the most base desire reasons, because the content is just amazing.

 

[svalto]

I think this genuinely may be one of my favorite games of all time, porn aside. Definitely my favorite femdom game, but jesus christ, the writing, the choices, the believable characters and the top quality personalities that can somehow manage emotional vulnerable moments and sadistic personality traits, sometimes on the SAME character. Its a porn game, so naturally like with most porn games I get I am just playing it when I wanna get off, but also, I am legitimately having a great time playing and am super excited for the update completely outside of it being (although this is still a big plus) really damn hot. Personally, the hardcore evil dom stuff (on a player side, especially male) isn't insanely appealing to me, but I played it all anyways, and not only is it really cool that the game recognizes a character who is good at attaining power but is still submissive, but the pathways are also really intriguing and good, even ones that seem to be much less personally interesting to Tess. Just a great job all around, Tess has managed to make an amazing game with what I gather is an amazing team, and hats off to her. I have a habit of never really financially supporting porn games, because its just easy to get stuff for free, but I am making a personal commitment to making sure I at least spend some amount of money to support the game when it finishes at the very least.

Super excited for the next update, am going to play every single path even though I'm not into some of them for the most base desire reasons, because the content is just amazing.

Just reading it to explore new genres, and since it has a dystopic world and alternate realities, time travel and dystopias are interesting it was appealing to read (excl. some scenes). The writing is pretty nice, since the progression feels consistent and there are nothing too major that would keep bugging after a playthrough.

 

[Archylanyard]

Why does it say final, if the game is not complete.

 

[ciberma7865]

Why does it say final, if the game is not complete.

it's just that 0.6 won't have another version no 0.6.3

 

[Archylanyard]

it's just that 0.6 won't have another version no 0.6.3

I see.

 

[xgianky]

Hello and merry xmas! Is there a way so far to get into the k2 program?

 

[Silver_Crow117]

Hello and merry xmas! Is there a way so far to get into the k2 program?

I Believe so But I don't remember...

 

[onepoopyboi]

Hello and merry xmas! Is there a way so far to get into the k2 program?

I'm not sure never done it myself but pick do all the bad choices and silly choices I guess

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

Hello and merry xmas! Is there a way so far to get into the k2 program?

There is but im not sure how to do it, I know you have to start f4 so befriend zach, keep posting wrong info to get dropped further, make sure you come across Juliette and she drops you down another rank. etc.
I believe someone said its possible to be k1 at the end of this update but not sure.

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

In celebration of the gambit being updated soon, I shall list my rank of the sister in terms of whos playing the gambit the best. Note, this is not a popularity thing, just who I think is playing the best so far.

1. Alessandra- This surprised me a lot. She's the sister who embraces the fact that she's a Karloff, doesnt regret her upbringing and plays the game well with nobody seeing her as a threat. Hell, she's even subtly working her magic on Kane to turn him against Olivia (revisit the spa scene if you dont believe me). She's shored up support with the Von Reinach's through Celeste appears to have a working relationship with the dekocks and is likely Olivia's best friend amongst the sisters. She's done all this while appearing to be a party girl.
2. Dominique-Plays the good daughter but has a much darker side. She's shown that she's willing to align with anybody and ignore certain things in order to win the gambit. I even like that she works behind the scenes to shore up support from the other sisters.
3. Juliette- Playing the game her way, consequences be damned. You either like her or you don't. She won't change herself for anybody, consequences be damned. Do appreciate that she's using the party type environment to entice Kane. Also appreciate her alliance with Dominique.
4.Olivia- Of all the sisters, she's the only that doesn't realize she's playing a game. Her mom is currently helping her, we'll see how far that'll take her. At an extreme disadvantage since Kane views her as a sister.
5. Veronica- Doesn't want to win, isn't trying to win despite the fact that she knows what she needs to do.

 

[Gamer8n8]

Olivia knows the game after the talk with Elena .. She stepped up her game since then !
Even before that she is so far ahead of everyone
Juliett n dominique see her as a threat, Veronica is in awe of how brilliant her mind is, Alessa want her to be d boss(we dont know her true intentions yet though)
And olivia is hiding something from all of em !
Based on how we are playing, If veronica's intentions are true, olivia basically got 3 votes already ! we are slowly but surely getting past that sister brother thing, especially in the sub route ! They both will eventually know about the truth and its not gonna be a problem i think.

 

[Liljoe757]

Brilliant novel, by the way

After many playthroughs, and numerous documents that I've made and trying to read as many posts as I could.... well I have a question:

If Elena is Olivia's Mother (and of course Alexander is the Father) AND Elena's Niece is Chanel, then it COULD be POSSIBLE that Olivia and Chanel are also Half Sisters (IF Alexander also Impregnated Elena's Sister)????

I only bring this up because I thought I read a message from beloved Tess that Chanel could be a 'integral' player to the story.

Maybe I've just played way too hours of this fantastic journey (64 years old and retired... so... you know).

Thanks everyone, especially you Tess ,

Joseph

P.S. Oh so many more questions. Last one: I cannot for the life of me figure out who/what/where/why is Seth's role in this. I DO know that he is a major impact in all of this in the future (Ramifications of Olivia Abandoning him or not.... Big Decision)

 

[Sennistrasz]

In celebration of the gambit being updated soon, I shall list my rank of the sister in terms of whos playing the gambit the best. Note, this is not a popularity thing, just who I think is playing the best so far.

1. Alessandra- This surprised me a lot. She's the sister who embraces the fact that she's a Karloff, doesnt regret her upbringing and plays the game well with nobody seeing her as a threat. Hell, she's even subtly working her magic on Kane to turn him against Olivia (revisit the spa scene if you dont believe me). She's shored up support with the Von Reinach's through Celeste appears to have a working relationship with the dekocks and is likely Olivia's best friend amongst the sisters. She's done all this while appearing to be a party girl.
2. Dominique-Plays the good daughter but has a much darker side. She's shown that she's willing to align with anybody and ignore certain things in order to win the gambit. I even like that she works behind the scenes to shore up support from the other sisters.
3. Juliette- Playing the game her way, consequences be damned. You either like her or you don't. She won't change herself for anybody, consequences be damned. Do appreciate that she's using the party type environment to entice Kane. Also appreciate her alliance with Dominique.
4.Olivia- Of all the sisters, she's the only that doesn't realize she's playing a game. Her mom is currently helping her, we'll see how far that'll take her. At an extreme disadvantage since Kane views her as a sister.
5. Veronica- Doesn't want to win, isn't trying to win despite the fact that she knows what she needs to do.

But what if the only winning move is to not play?

 

[Liljoe757]

But what if the only winning move is to not play?

Showing our ages here perhaps but War Games was one of my favorite movies of that decade

Joseph

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

Olivia knows the game after the talk with Elena .. She stepped up her game since then !
Even before that she is so far ahead of everyone
Juliett n dominique see her as a threat, Veronica is in awe of how brilliant her mind is, Alessa want her to be d boss(we dont know her true intentions yet though)
And olivia is hiding something from all of em !
Based on how we are playing, If veronica's intentions are true, olivia basically got 3 votes already ! we are slowly but surely getting past that sister brother thing, especially in the sub route ! They both will eventually know about the truth and its not gonna be a problem i think.

Does she though? She doesn't know that the main goal of the game is to get Kane to marry and impregnate her or even that Kane is the prize. I'll give you that she's in the best position at the moment, but she's also the biggest threat and the other sisters are well aware of it and are taking steps to change it.
Well, not Veronica, but the other 3 are.

But what if the only winning move is to not play?

If the only way to win is to not play then Id imagine in that particular case that Kane doesnt want to own the company. So thats a different game altogether.

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

P.S. Oh so many more questions. Last one: I cannot for the life of me figure out who/what/where/why is Seth's role in this. I DO know that he is a major impact in all of this in the future (Ramifications of Olivia Abandoning him or not.... Big Decision)

Seth has two roles. The first is that Callista likely told the corporation about Kane in exchange for curing Seth. The second is that he's a backup in case Kane proves to not be worthy.

 

[Gamer8n8]

Does she though? She doesn't know that the main goal of the game is to get Kane to marry and impregnate her or even that Kane is the prize. I'll give you that she's in the best position at the moment, but she's also the biggest threat and the other sisters are well aware of it and are taking steps to change it.
Well, not Veronica, but the other 3 are

That she doesnt know .. so far among d daughters only veronica knows that , atleast from what we know so far ! what i meant z that olivia z aware of d fight for d throne !

Yeah, it all depends on how we play olivia n kane eventually .. There gonna be several endings !

seeing how tess developed game so far, i am sure there gonna be some good/big surprises going forward. surprises we dont see coming. gonna be fun.

 

[Liljoe757]

Seth has two roles. The first is that Callista likely told the corporation about Kane in exchange for curing Seth. The second is that he's a backup in case Kane proves to not be worthy.

WoW. Thank you. I NEVER would have thought that was a possible scenario . Now I'll have to go and rethink things... again.

Joseph