Ren'Py Abandoned Lab Rats 2 [v0.51.1] [Vren]

[boobthief]

Not that I disagree with the criticisms, but asking for more content while scoffing at buxfixes while the game is an almost unplayabe buggy mess is the wrong order. Adding upon messy code leads to a big pile of spaghetticode. That would just increase the amount of fixes that would have to come later. The sooner the code gets tidied up the better in the long run.

One might say that Lab Rats 2 is truly

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IMO, Vren's codebase has consistently improved and they have always pushed the limit of RenPy games, to which I've always thought "wow!"

I'm all for the refactoring. I'm all against the additional game mechanics unless it pays off with better porn content.

But it's their game, their itch to scratch, so long may they continue!

 

[Sir_EatsALot]

Either Vren (the Dev) doesnt like writing story content, or he values other stuff like business mechanics a lot higher. But maybe he just had better things to do than working on his game, like RL-Stuff or playing Elden Rings

Elden ring sounds plausible

 

[staros]

If anyone takes a look at the GitHub pages for both the main game and the mod, you will see changes being done pretty much every single day. Almost never a day goes by without at least some changes, even if minor like fixing a typo. Nice to be able to see real-ish time work being done on a game like that.

And if you're REALLY adventurous, you can download said updated bits of code and try to play them. Pull down the released version, then add in the changes. Usually works, sometimes breaks. I did it from v46 all the way up to 49 without issues, then the Ren'Py update forced me to start over. Of course, it means I have to dig into the code everytime I pull down their new versions so I can put back in my personal tweaks. I don't know what demographic Vren is looking at, but I can't say I've seen that many women IRL that average 5'11".

 

[slowpersun]

Frankly speaking, even I want to play the properly but even the guides I found here make my head spin !
I wish there was some simple guide which explain point wise on what to do step by step which could make me understand all this crazy stuff!

Underwear Gnomes Business Model, basically.

Step 1: Research
Step 2: ????????
Step 3: Profit!

(Hint: In this game, Step 2 is designing and selling serums.)

As for what to add/improve in game, kinda surprising there is no ATM taboo. But mostly still surprised that the serum system doesn't also apply to men/players. Would be nice to have a potion that reduces energy costs of actions (via division, so actions only cost like 5 energy instead of 15), instead of just using arithmetic and having player's max energy score increase. Moreover, it would be fascinating to have disobedient employees startin' shit (beyond the one interaction where employees fight) and non-consensually feeding the player serums, or sabotaging production.

But mostly surprised there is NOT a penis size stat for player that can be altered with serums, would be funny to make it inversely proportional to energy costs without serum use (so having dirk diggler sized equipment is more tiring than normal size, but significantly increases speed of orgasm during regular sex; basically somewhat cancels out). Alternatively, perhaps instead make it so that having junk that is too large sometimes causes player to pass out during sex and just ends the sex round.

Plus, having a dick size stat for player allows for more custom interactions with NPCs, also be kind of funny for NPCs to make fun of a player with small dick size, refuse to have sex if dick is too large/sluttiness too low, or have NPCs sometimes pass out during aggressive oral sex if dick is too large. But somehow I doubt this is gonna happen anytime soon...

Edit: Spelling

 

[Thaunatas]

If anyone takes a look at the GitHub pages for both the main game and the mod, you will see changes being done pretty much every single day. Almost never a day goes by without at least some changes, even if minor like fixing a typo. Nice to be able to see real-ish time work being done on a game like that.

And if you're REALLY adventurous, you can download said updated bits of code and try to play them. Pull down the released version, then add in the changes. Usually works, sometimes breaks. I did it from v46 all the way up to 49 without issues, then the Ren'Py update forced me to start over. Of course, it means I have to dig into the code everytime I pull down their new versions so I can put back in my personal tweaks. I don't know what demographic Vren is looking at, but I can't say I've seen that many women IRL that average 5'11".

There is a GitHub for the Main game? Or are you refering to the unofficial Bugfix?

 

[dalzomo]

slowpersun re: energy discounts, Vren is adding a discount based on sex skill to the game. 5% per level, so MC can get up to a 40% discount (with 8 in a skill) while girls can potentially get higher through training and serums. I've been testing it as a personal mod for a while and am pretty excited that he's adding it to the game

 

[PedroBanana]

Does cheating fetish cause your girlfriend to cheat on you?

 

[dalzomo]

Does cheating fetish cause your girlfriend to cheat on you?

There isn't any cheating on the MC in the game yet unless you encourage Jennifer to service her boss

 

[staros]

There is a GitHub for the Main game? Or are you refering to the unofficial Bugfix?

Yes, the bugfix. It's directly from the base and doesn't add any content, just cleans up some of the issues. It might be shown as unofficial, but I am pretty sure it gets incorporated into the releases at some point.

 

[staros]

Does cheating fetish cause your girlfriend to cheat on you?

It seems like it allows you to have a relationship with girls that are already in one. Like Alexia has her boyfriend, but if she likes cheating, then you can start seeing her on the side. If she doesn't, she will refuse to be your girlfriend.

I THINK it also allows you to have sex with other girls in the same room as a girlfriend without them getting mad at you too. I've done that without that trait and then there's a scene where they break up with me. If I add that trait, then the breakups seem to stop. Of course, I'm also playing the modded version, so take that into consideration.

 

[Thaunatas]

Yes, the bugfix. It's directly from the base and doesn't add any content, just cleans up some of the issues. It might be shown as unofficial, but I am pretty sure it gets incorporated into the releases at some point.

Well, the first unofficial bugfix release is from 23 Jun 2019 , but there is still hope. The Modders have invited Vren to visited their Discord quite some time ago, but so far, he hasnt shown up there. They are more than willing to cooperate with him, but he doesnt seem to much interested.

 

[mdaemon]

v 51 changelog ?

 

[Thaunatas]

v 51 changelog ?

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
- Refactored random_lists.rpy file to more accurately break up contents.
- Lists of names (first, last, male) are now class variables of the Person class.
- Key characters are now defined inside world_setup_characters.rpy
- Storyline character setup code refactored to be more clear.
- Character height refactored to be more internally consistent.
- Character height now described in feet/inches inside of the character details screen.
- Possible character opinion lists (normal and sexy) are stored as class variables inside of Person.
- Updated "Classical", "Punk", and "Pop" opinions to include "music" so they read more clearly inside of lists.
- Functions to check/compare breast sizes are now class functions of Person.
- Added several breast comparison functions (including checks for huge/tiny breasts, getting breasts by weight, etc.)
- Updated all existing calls to those breast comparisons to comply with the new interface.
- Hair colour functions are now class functions of Person.
- Eye colour functions are now class functions of Person.
- Refactored how random characters are generated. Should result in much more logically generated applicants when stacking recruitment requirements.
- Added new InstaPic/OnlyFanatics content for Jennifer.
- Jennifer's InstaPic content begins after she has helped you twice. Results in her making an InstaPic account.
- Second phase of Jennifer's new story content begins a few days after you have convinced her and Lily to take topless shots twice. Results in her making an OnlyFanatics account.
- Added event for helping Jennifer with her OnlyFanatics account; includes multiple branches.
- Added new event for Lily after you have helped Jennifer with her OnlyFanatics account. Results in her making an OnlyFanatics account.
- Added alternative triggers for all of the new events for situations where either character already has an InstaPic/OnlyFanatics account from other events/special training options.
- Levels of sex skill reduce energy cost from sex by 5% per level (truncated to integer value).
- Position class now responsible for calculating effective energy costs for both parties.

 

[dalzomo]

v 51 changelog ?

Spoiler: 0.51 changelog

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[3128681018]

Ugh -- I can't get the darn app to open up (50.0.3) It shows the "presplash" graphic & then stops. (it did this for the mod 49.2.5, too) Does anyone have advice for an admitted computer semi-literate as to why it isn't opening? Thanks in advance

 

[dalzomo]

Ugh -- I can't get the darn app to open up (50.0.3) It shows the "presplash" graphic & then stops. (it did this for the mod 49.2.5, too) Does anyone have advice for an admitted computer semi-literate as to why it isn't opening? Thanks in advance

Try deleting the save data for the game in AppData\Roaming\RenPy

 

[3128681018]

Try deleting the save data for the game in AppData\Roaming\RenPy

It worked -- thanks so much!

 

[hyfka]

There isn't any cheating on the MC in the game yet unless you encourage Jennifer to service her boss

Or ask one of your emplyoees to seduce the business guy

 

[dalzomo]

Or ask one of your emplyoees to seduce the business guy

Ah, right. It's been so long since I've seen that event I forgot about that option

 

[lewd_gamer_31415]

It worked -- thanks so much!

For future folks, you only want to delete AppData/Roaming/RenPy/LR_2_Proto-<numbers>. That is the LabRats folder.