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

[Alan Dalles]

So my bet is that Veronica will not interfere in the possible revolutionary process by force and will distance herself from direct involvement in the coming faction war. She and her faction B will focus more on saving the earth and key science projects.

But I'm more interested in something else. How did our schemer Alessa manage to end up in revolutionary faction C? Because perverted hedonist Alessandra is as much a "revolutionary" as I am a ballerina (lol). Anyway, this is another topic I'd like to discuss here and hear your opinions on it. What is this, an attempt "to catch fish in troubled waters" or is this revolution not so fair?

Or has Alessa finally realized that she's been outplayed by Olivia and DKane and is willing to insert herself into the world's new order to guarantee her comfort and safety? Questions, questions.

As I think, Alessandra's strategy - don't pull all eggs in one basket. She didn't get involved in Gambit and has a good relationship with all sisters (what preserved her hedonistic status quo - she isn't locked out in any faction). At the same time, she has "ulterior motives", one of which (in my opinion) - being an eminence grise of rebels (Kiyomi teach her of combat training) and using the revolution for palace coup, eliminating the Council (historic prototype - Paul Barras in French revolution).

 

[Loxxxthenasty]

So my bet is that Veronica will not interfere in the possible revolutionary process by force and will distance herself from direct involvement in the coming faction war. She and her faction B will focus more on saving the earth and key science projects.

But I'm more interested in something else. How did our schemer Alessa manage to end up in revolutionary faction C? Because perverted hedonist Alessandra is as much a "revolutionary" as I am a ballerina (lol). Anyway, this is another topic I'd like to discuss here and hear your opinions on it. What is this, an attempt "to catch fish in troubled waters" or is this revolution not so fair?

Or has Alessa finally realized that she's been outplayed by Olivia and DKane and is willing to insert herself into the world's new order to guarantee her comfort and safety? Questions, questions.

Muy muy interasante

 

[kinkyshin]

So my bet is that Veronica will not interfere in the possible revolutionary process by force and will distance herself from direct involvement in the coming faction war. She and her faction B will focus more on saving the earth and key science projects.

But I'm more interested in something else. How did our schemer Alessa manage to end up in revolutionary faction C? Because perverted hedonist Alessandra is as much a "revolutionary" as I am a ballerina (lol). Anyway, this is another topic I'd like to discuss here and hear your opinions on it. What is this, an attempt "to catch fish in troubled waters" or is this revolution not so fair?

Or has Alessa finally realized that she's been outplayed by Olivia and DKane and is willing to insert herself into the world's new order to guarantee her comfort and safety? Questions, questions.

Is Faction C supposed to be the faction AS the revolution is happening? Or, is it the faction that forms AFTER the revolution has happened?

Anyways, on the 'good' Faction C, Alessandra only appears once and it's on the SS route when Angelica can reform her. Angelica is just overpowered lol.

 

[kinkyshin]

I've said a few times now that I was super excited for the secret sub route (thinking it might become my favorite route) but it was extremely disappointing. A lot of what I'm going to say has been said in broken segments, but I thought I would compile it all here.

Problems with the SS route:

1) Going from k4->k5 is janky as fuck and doesn't make sense. All the dialogue from then on is as if you were always on the dom route. One example is that Scarlett can peg you while you're k4 and then your next meeting with her, (after getting promoted from k4->k5), she's gushing about how impressive and dominant you are as if it never happened.

2) SS route is bugged. Turning down Alessandra the first time does change some variables, but it mostly it changes a variable that isn't used. Meaning, Alessandra will be under the impression that you told her you would submit to her. So then she'll show up with Alyssa, all smiling about how you're her bitch already... and then you'll have to turn her down again where she demotes you to k5.

3) Alessandra says she won't tell anyone, and makes a point to say Olivia is included in that. She also tells you to be 'strong' for her. If you can't climb up, then you don't deserve her. Your next meeting with her, she tells you that she told Olivia, and demotes you to k7.

4) It all happens so fast. Alessandra expects you to immediately 100% fully commit to her despite the fact that... YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT HER. There is no reason at all for Kane to place all his trust in her and go around calling her 'Goddess'. There is 0 connection, 0 trust. He has absolutely no idea what her goals even are or if they even align with his at all. It's stupid. Even on the submissive routes, you generally get to feel them out before you commit to them.

What I thought the SS route was going to be:

I thought the Secret Sub path was going to be people like your assistant (Desdemona) or a pod member figuring out that you have a submissive side and trying to exploit you for their own gain. It would be a very delicate thing to navigate and would lead to a pretty exciting story of trying to be something that you're not while keeping your dirty little secret hidden. And I also thought it would be a struggle for him to be a strong, dominant leader and that he would have to rely on strong, dominant women (like Olivia/Angelica/etc) to help him out with the things he's uncomfortable with but instead it came down to just immediately becoming Alessandra's bitch.

Last update & Faction Sheet:

Last update Angelica got brought into the fold which is nice. On the faction sheet, it says Angelica will be able to take control of Alessandra and bring her into 'the light'. Also there is a path where Kane is the 'leader' of Faction B with Angelica and Alessandra at his side. So I'm very much looking forward to that at least.

 

[Stan5851]

Is Faction C supposed to be the faction AS the revolution is happening? Or, is it the faction that forms AFTER the revolution has happened?

Anyways, on the 'good' Faction C, Alessandra only appears once and it's on the SS route when Angelica can reform her. Angelica is just overpowered lol.

Good question that I don't have a clear answer to yet. As we know, most factions will start playing an important role somewhere around ep9. My guess is that revo. faction C will be no exception and will start acting then as well.

However, Yvette's incomprehensible absence there could also speak to the fact that this is the state of faction C just AFTER the revolution is over, which could suggest that Yvette simply won't make it to the finale. (Also, she's not in any other faction either, not just C).

Let's take the Dom version of Faction C as an example.

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The first oddity I've already mentioned is Alessandra's presence on the list of possible leaders of this revolutionary faction. What is she doing here? Yes, I believe that at this point Alessa may be genuinely betting everything on Olivia winning so that she can then (or in the process) try to become the gray cardinal who will actually run things. Maybe her scheming and plans to eliminate the other sisters fit into that scenario?

However, based on Alessandra's behavior, I definitely can't be convinced that she's the kind of person, who is willing to willingly hand the victory in Gambit to Olivia and settle for a position as an advisor or something.

What does leadership in a particular faction mean? How important is it really? It's clear that when, say, Kane and Olivia win the Gambit, they both won't care about factions and all power will go to the two of them. And will there be a safe and comfortable place for Alessa after that victory?

Or is her possible bet on Olivia just an appearance and she's just waiting for the moment to try to kill her too, thus getting rid of yet another rival for the role of Dom Kane's wife.

If revolution (regardless of the outcome) implies some sort of justice in the new world order, why can Claudia only be in faction C only if Dominique or Olivia leader and high evil for all of them? It seemed to me that outright evil and Astrid's idealistic revolution were different things, and faction members (logically) should gravitate towards good rather than evil. However, as we can see, this is not entirely true.

I'll say this, neither faction A nor faction B raise such questions for me and everything looks quite logical and expected there, which can't be said about C.

 

[kinkyshin]

Okay I think I've got it mostly figured out...
If the Gambit succeeds, then I guess there is no revolution. (World State A)
If the Gambit fails, then the revolution probably always happens. (World State C)

We still don't know if the Factions are formed during the revolution or after the revolution takes place, but the differences are minor.

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Anyways, Faction C is people AGAINST the revolution, not for it. Which is why Yvette is never on the list.
But just because some people are against it doesn't mean they're outright evil. For example, a greyish (Somewhat good) Kane and greyish (Somewhat good) Olivia can still oppose the revolution without being outright evil. But if you want to be completely good, you may need to join Faction B and be for the revolution, not Faction C.

Also a takeaway... I'm wondering if Juliette always dies during the revolution no matter what happens. Seems like it.

 

[ItsEshi22]

Does anyone know where the saves for part 2 are located on disc for this game on windows? I checked /appdata/roaming/RenPy and found part 1s saves in a folder called test1-aBunchofNumbers but I can't find part 2

 

[The_Man_With_No_Name]

Does anyone know where the saves for part 2 are located on disc for this game on windows? I checked /appdata/roaming/RenPy and found part 1s saves in a folder called test1-aBunchofNumbers but I can't find part 2

"Tess_is_Wonderful"

 

[Jeeva hulk]

Is this game have ntr or swinging?

 

[d2dacameron]

Is this game have ntr or swinging?

You can sleep with someone else's girlfriend.

 

[Jeeva hulk]

You can sleep with someone else's girlfriend.

I'm not asking about netori but netorare. Thanks for the info anyway

 

[The_Man_With_No_Name]

Is this game have ntr or swinging?

Depends on your definition. You don't have "love interests" in the normal sense. At least, not yet. We are starting to get there.

Women make the other male slaves eat them out but they don't give a damn about them. They see them as toys. Dom Kane sees far less of it then Sub where it's his existence. Kane is the only dude who has sex though. The girls think most other guys are beneath them.

 

[minibaer12]

Good question that I don't have a clear answer to yet. As we know, most factions will start playing an important role somewhere around ep9. My guess is that revo. faction C will be no exception and will start acting then as well.

However, Yvette's incomprehensible absence there could also speak to the fact that this is the state of faction C just AFTER the revolution is over, which could suggest that Yvette simply won't make it to the finale. (Also, she's not in any other faction either, not just C).

Let's take the Dom version of Faction C as an example.

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The first oddity I've already mentioned is Alessandra's presence on the list of possible leaders of this revolutionary faction. What is she doing here? Yes, I believe that at this point Alessa may be genuinely betting everything on Olivia winning so that she can then (or in the process) try to become the gray cardinal who will actually run things. Maybe her scheming and plans to eliminate the other sisters fit into that scenario?

However, based on Alessandra's behavior, I definitely can't be convinced that she's the kind of person, who is willing to willingly hand the victory in Gambit to Olivia and settle for a position as an advisor or something.

What does leadership in a particular faction mean? How important is it really? It's clear that when, say, Kane and Olivia win the Gambit, they both won't care about factions and all power will go to the two of them. And will there be a safe and comfortable place for Alessa after that victory?

Or is her possible bet on Olivia just an appearance and she's just waiting for the moment to try to kill her too, thus getting rid of yet another rival for the role of Dom Kane's wife.

If revolution (regardless of the outcome) implies some sort of justice in the new world order, why can Claudia only be in faction C only if Dominique or Olivia leader and high evil for all of them? It seemed to me that outright evil and Astrid's idealistic revolution were different things, and faction members (logically) should gravitate towards good rather than evil. However, as we can see, this is not entirely true.

I'll say this, neither faction A nor faction B raise such questions for me and everything looks quite logical and expected there, which can't be said about C.

Okay I think I've got it mostly figured out...
If the Gambit succeeds, then I guess there is no revolution. (World State A)
If the Gambit fails, then the revolution probably always happens. (World State C)

We still don't know if the Factions are formed during the revolution or after the revolution takes place, but the differences are minor.

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Anyways, Faction C is people AGAINST the revolution, not for it. Which is why Yvette is never on the list.
But just because some people are against it doesn't mean they're outright evil. For example, a greyish (Somewhat good) Kane and greyish (Somewhat good) Olivia can still oppose the revolution without being outright evil. But if you want to be completely good, you may need to join Faction B and be for the revolution, not Faction C.

Also a takeaway... I'm wondering if Juliette always dies during the revolution no matter what happens. Seems like it.

Well, while my first main path (Dom/Good) is clearly aimed at Faction B, my second main path (Dom/Evil) isn't. Here, I play all the characters involved as completely evil! So, I have no idea where I'll end up with this playstyle; Faction A or C, or even death, is possible. I might be forced to split my save in EP9. Until then, I have a bit of time to think about it.

 

[Jeeva hulk]

Depends on your definition. You don't have "love interests" in the normal sense. At least, not yet. We are starting to get there.

Women make the other male slaves eat them out but they don't give a damn about them. They see them as toys. Dom Kane sees far less of it then Sub where it's his existence. Kane is the only dude who has sex though. The girls think most other guys are beneath them.

I agree you can't get ntr'd if you don't have any feelings or love interest. But will it continue? As you said "not yet" what after mc starts to have feelings for them will they still use other male as a sex toy. In this sense it would be either ntr or swinging. I know you can't answer this because you don't know what dev has in his mind.

 

[Esti]

What I thought the SS route was going to be

You and me both. I was very exited for this route actually, but, well... I was severely dissapointed. I have a question though. Is it possible to send your summary to the developer? Even without critique, just the idea of what this route could be.

Alessa finally realized that she's been outplayed by Olivia and DKane

I don't believe that even for a second. Kane still lacks real power or information or even alliies willing to shield him from Alessandra, he is basically helpless against her. And Olivia has power and allies, but lacks wits and will to really oppose Alessa. She is even less of a threat, if nobody would just grant her the victory on a silver platter.

 

[The_Man_With_No_Name]

I agree you can't get ntr'd if you don't have any feelings or love interest. But will it continue? As you said "not yet" what after mc starts to have feelings for them will they still use other male as a sex toy. In this sense it would be either ntr or swinging. I know you can't answer this because you don't know what dev has in his mind.

I know in one of the relationships that is just starting to solidify between one of the top women and a Sub(though secretly) Kane, she straight up asks "If we become serious, should we bring in others to play" and you can answer "yes" "no" and if I remember right "women only".

 

[minibaer12]

I don't believe that even for a second. Kane still lacks real power or information or even alliies willing to shield him from Alessandra, he is basically helpless against her. And Olivia has power and allies, but lacks wits and will to really oppose Alessa. She is even less of a threat, if nobody would just grant her the victory on a silver platter.

I can't confirm this in the Dom/Evil path.

I know in one of the relationships that is just starting to solidify between one of the top women and a Sub(though secretly) Kane, she straight up asks "If we become serious, should we bring in others to play" and you can answer "yes" "no" and if I remember right "women only".

In the "Dom/Good Revolution" path, you enter into a relationship with Junko and then play with a "halo" on your head. Almost any sexual encounter could lead to the end of the relationship.

 

[Maviarab]

I agree you can't get ntr'd if you don't have any feelings or love interest. But will it continue? As you said "not yet" what after mc starts to have feelings for them will they still use other male as a sex toy. In this sense it would be either ntr or swinging. I know you can't answer this because you don't know what dev has in his mind.

We do know and I will tell you. NTR possible on the SubPath only (in the future). There will be no NTR of any kind with a romantic partner on the Dom path.

Now, I'm not sure which fucking annoying camp you lie in, the vehemently want or don't want, but you have your answer.

 

[Stan5851]

I don't believe that even for a second. And Olivia has power and allies, but lacks wits and will to really oppose Alessa. She is even less of a threat, if nobody would just grant her the victory on a silver platter.

Apparently, you are not aware of the theory about agent Olivia that many of us share and that has been discussed here many times before. And considering that with each update this theory finds more and more confirmation, I can only "sympathize" with those Karlssons who decide to get in the way of Olivia (especially on the EvilDom route).

 

[PickerLewd]

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Corporate Development Memo 4th of May 2025

Hi everyone!

Please forgive the shorter message this week as I'm feeling a bit under the weather and want to really rest up tonight.

I have done 102 renders and a few more animations over the last week and am now at 1,306 renders after 13 weeks. I'm pretty much keeping at a 100 render pace each week and I'm overall both reasonably happy (solid and consistent pace) but also unhappy (I haven't had a monster 150-200 render productive week either yet) a little bit about where I am right now.

I will be starting the dom poll this week, I kind of wanted to focus on the game a bit over the last seven days as I was feeling the lean there a bit more. I will definitely try and avoid a 91 render set like the sub side! But I will still try and do a great set even if it's shorter.

I hope people enjoyed the sub poll set! Even though I went too long with it, I had fun doing it and it was a nice mental break and also getting to spend time with Anais on it. I rarely share personal likes about my own creations (remember they're just fantasies and not real lol) but I can't lie...I admit I imagined my fiance and I going on a "special hunting safari" together while making these images. So it was a fun set to create and one I personally liked!

I will be working this week on the dom poll set and on the fourth sub game. I expect to get through overall at least six or maybe seven sub games for this update, but no promises yet. This update has to have a bit more overall story/set up too.

I've got a short trip coming at the end of May/early June that will not impact writing at all, but will on renders. I'll work it all out ahead of time but just sharing that now as I may try and render a higher week later this month but write more during that timeframe when I can't easily render on my home computer. It shouldn't impact overall progress but rather what areas are moving faster than another while this happens.

The images above are all on the sub path and precursor to the fourth game. That's all I will say for now. (don't assume also another female or two might join up formally later hehe)

Hope everyone has a great week!

Love,

Tess

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