VN Ren'Py Karlsson's Gambit [v0.8.2B Final] [Grym Gudinna Games]

[jadepaladin]

If Tess forgets a huge swatch of renders somehow, they probably weren't all that important in the first place.

I do agree that she could probably be more heavy handed with the ban hammer. She's said on multiple occasions that KG is one of her lowest revenue streams, so a few more dollars lost here and there shouldn't affect much. It will drastically improve her temperament long term I imagine.

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

If Tess forgets a huge swatch of renders somehow, they probably weren't all that important in the first place.

I do agree that she could probably be more heavy handed with the ban hammer. She's said on multiple occasions that KG is one of her lowest revenue streams, so a few more dollars lost here and there shouldn't affect much. It will drastically improve her temperament long term I imagine.

Like a couple of years ago or so, Angelica wouldn't have been considered an important character, now she's a t1 romance. What's not important for Tess storyline wise might not necessarily be important to us the playing audience.

 

[jadepaladin]

Like a couple of years ago or so, Angelica wouldn't have been considered an important character, now she's a t1 romance. What's not important for Tess storyline wise might not necessarily be important to us the playing audience.

So what you're saying is...I can slip into Tess's DMs, complain about Chloe enough, and she'll get deleted as punishment to give more screen time to Angelica. Tempting offer.

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

So what you're saying is...I can slip into Tess's DMs, complain about Chloe enough, and she'll get deleted as punishment to give more screen time to Angelica. Tempting offer.

Getting rid of chloe wouldn't affect Angelica's screen time at all since their screentime is connected to each other

 

[jadepaladin]

Getting rid of chloe wouldn't affect Angelica's screen time at all since their screentime is connected to each other

She has some Dominique scenes unrelated to Angelica.

Spoiler: Improved Angelica

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I think it looks better already.

 

[kinkyshin]

going on about 'how few' people caught this

Yea, I've never been to the discord, but when you posted that comment from her a few pages back it caught me off guard that she was under the impression that people hadn't noticed it.

Getting rid of chloe wouldn't affect Angelica's screen time at all since their screentime is connected to each other

I'm convinced at this point that the only reason for Chloe's existence is to make Angelica look better in comparison.

 

[PickerLewd]

Hey jadepaladin would you spoil me why Angelica and co are dressed like that? like ready for the Rio Carnival?

It looks good on them tho .

 

[Stan5851]

She has some Dominique scenes unrelated to Angelica.

Spoiler: Improved Angelica

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I think it looks better already.

Spoiler: I fixed it. Everything's fine now.

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[motseer]

This ^^ For any reason at all really other than to say, great job, keep it up.

She slightly annoys me at times with her disingenious remarks and insulting people's intelligence (regarding her general playerbase) going on about 'how few' people caught this, or noticed that blah blah subtletly/hints/nuances...I'm pretty sure (or would like to at least think) most catch them, many of us here certainly catch them and we discuss them (sometimes a little too obsessively lol) and there's little point in Discord as for all its popularity (as a VN), the server is rather dead at times (Tess said that most 'subs' tend to contact her directly on patreon after a recent conversation was brought up regarding the server demographic). I really do sometimes wonder if she actually truly does understand her overall, general playerbase.

We just don't constantly bombard the dev with questions/platitudes and sucking up (either by DM or in Discord). While I do at times talk to Tess privately, it's usually to confirm/ask something/have her check something for me and only when neccessary (or when for the second time, giving her back all her lost mask images). I would never personally dream of DM'ing a dev and saying, really great scene with x and y...I caught this/that/the other (or worse, as you mention, demanding something). The dev ain't my/your friend...if I feel the need to say something like that I'll do it here and tag them or on their server, not DM them.

It's always good to be open to constructive criticism... It's too often a tendency to fall into the trap of trying to satisfy the needy sycophant. They can never be satisfied. That's why it's a mistake to try. The creative process demands a return to the original vision from time to time if only for the sake of balance...

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[PickerLewd]

Spoiler: I fixed it. Everything's fine now.

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Those black lines behind the doc look like the throne from GOT .

 

[Stan5851]

Those black lines behind the doc look like the throne from GOT .

Yeah...I thought of that too...But I got lazy doing it for the doc...Although maybe she deserves it, hehe. The Qeeen of K2.

 

[SlowGoesSlow]

Spoiler: I fixed it. Everything's fine now.

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Eloise is perfect

 

[jadepaladin]

Spoiler: I fixed it. Everything's fine now.

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Highly approve this.

 

[Maviarab]

Hey jadepaladin would you spoil me why Angelica and co are dressed like that? like ready for the Rio Carnival?

Really? That's their outfit for the Game Show.

 

[jadepaladin]

Hey jadepaladin would you spoil me why Angelica and co are dressed like that? like ready for the Rio Carnival?

It looks good on them tho .

Channeling my inner JadeTerrorist of course.

Seriously though that's from 8.1 and I put it behind a spoiler so if anyone has a problem with it, Mistress Olivia's heel needs cleaned.

 

[PickerLewd]

Really? That's their outfit for the Game Show.

I stayed on v8.1 and my Dom Kane refused to participate in the Kitty game, so I don't remember seeing her dressed like that .

Yes folks, I only have three saves, a good/hero/Paladin of Light Kane on K8 with the show rejected, neutral Kane on K6 where I stayed on episode 7 and still haven't exported the save and Kane on K4 where I played to the last part of the labyrinth on v8.1.

I'm looking forward to adding a fourth save with the SS path as Alessa seems to be fun.

 

[Maviarab]

a good/hero/Paladin of Light Kane on K8 with the show rejected

Is all good PL...I also have this save. This Kane will never progress past K10 (Olivia romance) and I have another which will stay in the M ranks (also Olivia romance). I'm curious how the story plays out if Kane gets some limited success but can't actually help anyone as he doesn't have the status/rank/power.

 

[PickerLewd]

Hey Dark Quean Olivia, do you know what the first thing my Kane will do when you are overthrown?

Yes, he'll repeal your absurd clean-shaven law .

There will be freedom to wear all kinds of haircuts, landing strips, heart-shaped, huge overgrown jungles, etc.

That Barbie doll style, like the dolls my neighbour played with as a child, will be a thing of the past at the facility.

You are welcome !

 

[Stan5851]

I stayed on v8.1 and my Dom Kane refused to participate in the Kitty game, so I don't remember seeing her dressed like that .

Yes folks, I only have three saves, a good/hero/Paladin of Light Kane on K8 with the show rejected, neutral Kane on K6 where I stayed on episode 7 and still haven't exported the save and Kane on K4 where I played to the last part of the labyrinth on v8.1.

I'm looking forward to adding a fourth save with the SS path as Alessa seems to be fun.

Of course, everyone decides for themselves..But I would sincerely advise you not to give up on the show.. At least if you liked the K8 route, you'll definitely like what you'll see being K9 and kissing Olivia in the final scene of 0.8.1. There are some very wonderful and interesting story scenes here (Including for the paladin of Light on the Revolution route)..and your paladin Kane's honor won't suffer if you let him go the way of the 0.8.2 game show.

 

[PickerLewd]

This Kane will never progress past K10 (Olivia romance) and I have another which will stay in the M ranks (also Olivia romance).

Are you saying that if you refuse to participate in the show, the ranking will be limited, or because you want to stay in those ranks? If it's a Tess restriction, it seems bad for the routes of the good players.

I would sincerely advise you not to give up on the show.. At least if you liked the K8 route, you'll definitely like what you'll see being K9 and kissing Olivia in the final scene of 0.8.1. There are some very wonderful and interesting story scenes here (Including for the paladin of Light on the Revolution route)..and your paladin Kane's honor won't suffer if you let him go the way of the 0.8.2 game show.

Good to know , I simply refused because I was sure I would be corrupted by some evil decision.

I thought I'd try it with my save in K6, where I'm more neutral and just trying to survive.