VN Ren'Py Law School [Season 1] [MisterMaya]

[Chillout1984]

That's pretty much what happens with most successful games, the devs become more ambitious with their scope and that means more quality but also bigger waiting times.

True. Especially now that in season 2 the personality will finally make a difference, that could be the case here as well. It all depends on how personality will have an impact on branching paths.

It could be as simple as just adding some extra scenes with girls that you can only choose with a certain personality and maybe some difference in dialogue to something as complicated as exclusive storylines with many scenes per girl/personality you've chosen. We shall see how it pans out.

 

[cxx]

I hope so, Law School looked to me like it had a faster release schedule before Steam launching, so I'm starting to worry.

This last year all games I'm playing decided for the once a year BS schedule. So after 4 years heavy into AVNs, these huge gaps are making me becoming uninterested and when I'm actuallly playing one I'm feeling guilty for wasting this precious resource that takes a 1 year wait for more

tough luck. most i play are under 6 months.

 

[imagica]

So December 12 may be

 

[topshelf]

I hope so, Law School looked to me like it had a faster release schedule before Steam launching, so I'm starting to worry.

This last year all games I'm playing decided for the once a year BS schedule. So after 4 years heavy into AVNs, these huge gaps are making me becoming uninterested and when I'm actuallly playing one I'm feeling guilty for wasting this precious resource that takes a 1 year wait for more

The episodes are bigger than average, so 6 months so far is really not bad. Shows the dev has been working hard.

But it wouldn't surprise me if they start slipping over that, it's just kinda what happens as the game gets more popular and the bar gets raised, along with likely branching.

I personally dislike shorter episodes that have shorter dev times, every time you play the new update, just as you're getting into it again, the episode ends. I find it very annoying. So while one year is a long time, usually the updates are satisfying.

It just kinda is what it is, but if you have a lot of games in the play-cycle, like double digits, then sometimes you get spikes of multiple updates in a month which then feels like xmas after a long wait.

 

[Jafo]

We haven't got a clear release but looking at the cycle of Mistermaya he will do his best to release in december. That was the goal. And with all previous releases he kept the promise. So december a lot of eyecandy for us.

 

[bseodata]

I love the game, from the original theme and story to the backstories of each character. Plus, the artwork and characters are incredible.

 

[NotYourStepDad]

I hope so, Law School looked to me like it had a faster release schedule before Steam launching, so I'm starting to worry.

This last year all games I'm playing decided for the once a year BS schedule. So after 4 years heavy into AVNs, these huge gaps are making me becoming uninterested and when I'm actuallly playing one I'm feeling guilty for wasting this precious resource that takes a 1 year wait for more

Honestly, I don’t have a problem with Maya’s release cycle. His game is REALLY good, one of my top favorites and his updates are pretty big, whether we’re talking render size or content in general.

I do get your point, though. The longer the gap between releases, the easier it is to lose interest in some VNs. There are a couple I play where that’s already happened, and I’ve actually been replaying one recently just to refresh my memory on the story, but I like that one enough that I don’t lose interest, which is pretty rare for me.

On the flip side, I tried replaying LS just for fun because I enjoy it, but I kept catching myself skipping through large chunks of it. I guess it’s kind of like rereading a book, you already know what’s coming, so it doesn’t hit the same way. But then again, I’ve watched certain movies over and over without ever getting tired of them, so it’s weird how that works. Hmm…

But for LS, the release schedule is what about every 3 to 6 months? That’s not bad at all, especially considering the amount of content we get with each update. anyway, I'm just looking forward to more content with Elsa, Olive and our child-hood friend totally didn't forget her name.

 

[knarfofrank]

Is there any walkthrough in pdf or something like that? Call me old school but I am not a fan of Walkthrough mods

 

[NotYourStepDad]

Is there any walkthrough in pdf or something like that? Call me old school but I am not a fan of Walkthrough mods

I don't believe so... but I could be wrong and blind.

 

[guidedbyvoices]

The episodes are bigger than average, so 6 months so far is really not bad. Shows the dev has been working hard.

But it wouldn't surprise me if they start slipping over that, it's just kinda what happens as the game gets more popular and the bar gets raised, along with likely branching.

I personally dislike shorter episodes that have shorter dev times, every time you play the new update, just as you're getting into it again, the episode ends. I find it very annoying. So while one year is a long time, usually the updates are satisfying.

It just kinda is what it is, but if you have a lot of games in the play-cycle, like double digits, then sometimes you get spikes of multiple updates in a month which then feels like xmas after a long wait.

Honestly, I don’t have a problem with Maya’s release cycle. His game is REALLY good, one of my top favorites and his updates are pretty big, whether we’re talking render size or content in general.

I do get your point, though. The longer the gap between releases, the easier it is to lose interest in some VNs. There are a couple I play where that’s already happened, and I’ve actually been replaying one recently just to refresh my memory on the story, but I like that one enough that I don’t lose interest, which is pretty rare for me.

On the flip side, I tried replaying LS just for fun because I enjoy it, but I kept catching myself skipping through large chunks of it. I guess it’s kind of like rereading a book, you already know what’s coming, so it doesn’t hit the same way. But then again, I’ve watched certain movies over and over without ever getting tired of them, so it’s weird how that works. Hmm…

But for LS, the release schedule is what about every 3 to 6 months? That’s not bad at all, especially considering the amount of content we get with each update. anyway, I'm just looking forward to more content with Elsa, Olive and our child-hood friend totally didn't forget her name.

Yeah MisterMaya has a fast release cycle compared to other similar devs, my point wasn't that I perceived him as taking too much for each release. On the contrary, it was that I hope he doesn't jump into the "once a year" schedule that's somehow the new norm now, precisely because he in fact had a fast schedule with LS until now and we were approaching the 6 months mark.

6-8 months is very reasonable considering what each LS release has, I just hope it isn't more than 12 months.

I already had to replay the game because I started before the free roams rework.

 

[NotYourStepDad]

Yeah MisterMaya has a fast release cycle compared to other similar devs, my point wasn't that I perceived him as taking too much for each release. On the contrary, it was that I hope he doesn't jump into the "once a year" schedule that's somehow the new norm now, precisely because he in fact had a fast schedule with LS until now and we were approaching the 6 months mark.

6-8 months is very reasonable considering what each LS release has, I just hope it isn't more than 12 months.

I already had to replay the game because I started before the free roams rework.

Yeah, I feel you. I really hope that never happens, but I doubt it will, though anything is possible.

Yea 12 months is definitely waaaaaayyy tooooo loooong.

 

[cxx]

Is there any walkthrough in pdf or something like that? Call me old school but I am not a fan of Walkthrough mods

if not in op or posted to thread then no. could try web search.

 

[Jafo]

Law School Episode 4 - Progress update #20

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Zojuist



Morning everyone!
I come bearing great news: Law School - Episode 4 should be in beta by the end of the week. Last week went really well. I managed to do everything I planned, and even a bit more.
First, the phone system has been optimized and now works perfectly with the version of Ren'Py that Season 2 will use. Along the way, I cleaned things up so the message coding is clearer and a bit easier for me to handle (not easy, but easier).
I also spent quite some time updating how the picture code works. This also makes things easier to work with (once again, easier; not easy), to the point that it still took me about two and a half days just to put all the posts and comments into the game files.
I have also prepared all the message events up to Day 4, not counting the Facegram events. As I mentioned in a previous devlog, sometimes the MC will receive a message and then the player will choose replies, just like in regular Facegram events. I wanted these sequences to look different though, so I spent some time working on that. Facegram events will still be there, since they are how players unlock customs, fun facts, and other extras. I still need to code those, and they take longer because I have to plan everything out carefully.
On the animation side, the final animation for this episode finished rendering a few minutes ago, and I have about 180 images left to render. That should be done between Friday and Saturday. My goal is to prepare everything, run as many tests as I can, and once I add the final images on Saturday, pack the game and send it to Wibble.
As far as I am concerned, the version is already working. The import saves system works for all three paths, the game doesn't crash, the lewd scenes play smoothly, so it's great. There are still many UI tweaks I want to add. The path builder system works, but right now it is just a black screen with a few images and bits of text to click, so I need to rework that. There are also a few transition animations I want to create, but I can work on those while the game is being tested, so they are not too urgent.
What is urgent, and unfortunately not going well, is the music. After more than a dozen back and forth emails with a music licensing company, we finally agreed to work together, and then I got ghosted for the last two weeks. I do not know what to do, because I really want to work with them. Their selection is great and really matches what I imagine for Law School.
The idea of sending Episode 4 into beta without music really bothers me. The game shines so much more with a proper soundtrack. But we will see what this week brings. Maybe an early Christmas miracle.
So yeah, so far, almost so perfect.
As usual, I will get back to work now and do my best to send the episode for testing by the end of this week. Once it is sent, and I get feedback, I will be able to announce a release date for this fourth episode.
Until then, take care. It is time for me to go break my weekly bone at the gym.
Catch you later,
MisterBeta

 

[John 7]

Law School Episode 4 - Progress update #20

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Zojuist



Morning everyone!
I come bearing great news: Law School - Episode 4 should be in beta by the end of the week. Last week went really well. I managed to do everything I planned, and even a bit more.
First, the phone system has been optimized and now works perfectly with the version of Ren'Py that Season 2 will use. Along the way, I cleaned things up so the message coding is clearer and a bit easier for me to handle (not easy, but easier).
I also spent quite some time updating how the picture code works. This also makes things easier to work with (once again, easier; not easy), to the point that it still took me about two and a half days just to put all the posts and comments into the game files.
I have also prepared all the message events up to Day 4, not counting the Facegram events. As I mentioned in a previous devlog, sometimes the MC will receive a message and then the player will choose replies, just like in regular Facegram events. I wanted these sequences to look different though, so I spent some time working on that. Facegram events will still be there, since they are how players unlock customs, fun facts, and other extras. I still need to code those, and they take longer because I have to plan everything out carefully.
On the animation side, the final animation for this episode finished rendering a few minutes ago, and I have about 180 images left to render. That should be done between Friday and Saturday. My goal is to prepare everything, run as many tests as I can, and once I add the final images on Saturday, pack the game and send it to Wibble.
As far as I am concerned, the version is already working. The import saves system works for all three paths, the game doesn't crash, the lewd scenes play smoothly, so it's great. There are still many UI tweaks I want to add. The path builder system works, but right now it is just a black screen with a few images and bits of text to click, so I need to rework that. There are also a few transition animations I want to create, but I can work on those while the game is being tested, so they are not too urgent.
What is urgent, and unfortunately not going well, is the music. After more than a dozen back and forth emails with a music licensing company, we finally agreed to work together, and then I got ghosted for the last two weeks. I do not know what to do, because I really want to work with them. Their selection is great and really matches what I imagine for Law School.
The idea of sending Episode 4 into beta without music really bothers me. The game shines so much more with a proper soundtrack. But we will see what this week brings. Maybe an early Christmas miracle.
So yeah, so far, almost so perfect.
As usual, I will get back to work now and do my best to send the episode for testing by the end of this week. Once it is sent, and I get feedback, I will be able to announce a release date for this fourth episode.
Until then, take care. It is time for me to go break my weekly bone at the gym.
Catch you later,
MisterBeta

Omg...MC and Rose together in bed...that's very promising. Your VN is so good that i would even playing without music. Take care Maya.

 

[MagicMan753]

 

[Dessolos]

looking like Rose is getting horny her hand is going down her pants. Could it be the start of the Rose lewd scene , while im still of the opinion it's a bit too early for it unless there is good character deveolopment in the update if it happens I can't complain

 

[Chillout1984]

Omg...MC and Rose together in bed...that's very promising. Your VN is so good that i would even playing without music. Take care Maya.

Seeing how Rose has her top on, it's quite likely they did nothing sexual together before this moment. Looking at Rose's expression I've got a feeling this moment takes place after or during a scene where Rose invited him to her room to talk about something important, like talking about her real parents or something.

looking like Rose is getting horny her hand is going down her pants. Could it be the start of the Rose lewd scene , while im still of the opinion it's a bit too early for it unless there is good character deveolopment in the update if it happens I can't complain

Imo it looks like Rose just has her hand and arm over her stomach, not down her pants.

 

[Dessolos]

Seeing how Rose has her top on, it's quite likely they did nothing sexual together before this moment. Looking at Rose's expression I've got a feeling this moment takes place after or during a scene where Rose invited him to her room to talk about something important, like talking about her real parents or something.


Imo it looks like Rose just has her hand and arm over her stomach, not down her pants.

ah maybe you are right I just thought that part of her pants was a bit higher / fuller like there was something in them. But after taking another look I can see that too

 

[Justaphase]

looking like Rose is getting horny her hand is going down her pants. Could it be the start of the Rose lewd scene , while im still of the opinion it's a bit too early for it unless there is good character deveolopment in the update if it happens I can't complain

Seeing how Rose has her top on, it's quite likely they did nothing sexual together before this moment. Looking at Rose's expression I've got a feeling this moment takes place after or during a scene where Rose invited him to her room to talk about something important, like talking about her real parents or something.


Imo it looks like Rose just has her hand and arm over her stomach, not down her pants.

To me it looks like the MC may be sleeping here and she is getting rather "excited" not fully touching herself, but on the verge.
Anyway it looks like we will get another update this year, another six month release. MisterMaya is a machine! He puts many other devs to shame honestly.

 

[Dessolos]

To me it looks like the MC may be sleeping here and she is getting rather "excited" not fully touching herself, but on the verge.
Anyway it looks like we will get another update this year, another six month release. MisterMaya is a machine! He puts many other devs to shame honestly.

Yeah I worded my post a bit wrong I didn't think she was touching her self yet but just put her fingers a little bit down her pants. Kind of like Al Bundy from Married with Children but in bed instead of sitting up in his chair