VN Ren'Py Completed Leap of Faith [Ch. 8 v1.0.3] [DriftyGames]

[K.T.L.]

... the Cece path on the contrary allows you to make everyone happy if you want to (Lexi + Holly, Kira + Robin, Linda + Chris, Steph is happy to back to her work and be forgiven, MC + Cece and she doesn't left, all girls stays in touch and remains good friends).

I like a happy ending (or an unexpected one where hardly anybody survives e.g. No One Lives, 2012.
Doesn't matter how many times I play through this one, I always get distracted by Cece or Lexi...

 

[txe320]

Meh ... I don't think any one path is more canon than the other. I do think Cece and Lexi are the "primary" paths -- by that I mean they're the paths the dev expects to be played the most.

That said, I think Cece's path may be a bit of wish fulfilment on the dev's part, while Lexi's paths kinda feel like fantasy fulfilment (whether of the dev or just in general I don't know) on multiple levels (That said, we know Holly becoming an LI was a late development due to demand. But her solo path, while the most painful in some ways, is one of the more poignant to me).

That said, I definitely think Linda's path has as much agency (no pun intended) as Steph's path, and the triumvirate of Kira/Robin paths -- while they do feel tertiary to the other paths -- have their own messages to send.

Also, there are multiple Leap of Faith cameos out there which acknowledge different girls as canon, basically proving there is no one canon path.

I know what you mean, like I said it just for me, it's "feels" that way for me. I did the Steph's path first and even with the weird super spy thing, it just felt right if I can say.

But I think all paths are writing in a sense to not only send a message, like you said, but also to be wholesome and amazing in their own way.

For the cameos, I know I saw Lexi & Cece in Fog of War.

 

[Grif1001]

I played Cece's path (which I am confident is the true heroine of the game) a while ago.


Is Lexi path heartbreaking? I am craving some despair.

Lexi's isn't, but Holly solo path is heartbreaking for Lexi...

 

[Rhinochoc]

One of the very first Visual Novels I played on Steam, and I realize now, replaying it today thanks to Sancho's mod, how poorly I had played it. It's a great way to rediscover the game with the best love paths!

 

[Elhemeer]

It becomes heartbreaking if you bring Holly in a 3-way relationship with Lexi and then decide to be only with Holly and dump Lexi at the end. To add drama you can set up Chris with Robin and break Kira & Robin relationship as well (or tell Kira that you're not ok with 3-way relationship at the beginning of the game AND not set up Chris with Robin or everybody else - then they will break up and stay single - even worse). 2-3 sneaky bastardish moves in one playthrough. If it's still not enough, you can also left Steph unforgiven and not invite her to the Lexi's place to add more on the top of this pile of shit and Linda also stays single then. Probably the worst ending you can achieve. While the Cece path on the contrary allows you to make everyone happy if you want to (Lexi + Holly, Kira + Robin, Linda + Chris, Steph is happy to back to her work and be forgiven, MC + Cece and she doesn't left, all girls stays in touch and remains good friends).

Okay, never did the screw Kira and Robin paths ... that explains the missing scenes.

 

[Elhemeer]

I know what you mean, like I said it just for me, it's "feels" that way for me. I did the Steph's path first and even with the weird super spy thing, it just felt right if I can say.

But I think all paths are writing in a sense to not only send a message, like you said, but also to be wholesome and amazing in their own way.

For the cameos, I know I saw Lexi & Cece in Fog of War.

You haven't even scratched the surface ... Probably the most definitive (for their games) are:

For Lexi ending: Artemis (she has a couple of actual appearances, including more playing with the matching MCs) and Chasing Sunsets (the other side of the selfie and a newspaper clipping announcing the engagement)

and for Cece ending: Dreams of Reality (the full conversation with the lady outside the hospital)

 

[txe320]

You haven't even scratched the surface ... Probably the most definitive (for their games) are:

For Lexi ending: Artemis (she has a couple of actual appearances, including more playing with the matching MCs) and Chasing Sunsets (the other side of the selfie and a newspaper clipping announcing the engagement)

and for Cece ending: Dreams of Reality (the full conversation with the lady outside the hospital)

Ohhh, I actually played Chasing Sunsets, you're right, it slipped my mind!

The two other games are now in my watchlist, I'll check to downloaded them tonight. Thanks!

 

[Elhemeer]

Ohhh, I actually played Chasing Sunsets, you're right, it slipped my mind!

The two other games are now in my watchlist, I'll check to downloaded them tonight. Thanks!

Artemis is Top Tier. The other one I'm still going to play eventually, but it was harder to get into.

 

[ThorinKing]

Artemis is Top Tier. The other one I'm still going to play eventually, but it was harder to get into.

If you've not played the "other one" at all yet, then you're in better shape than me. I played it up to release 6 or 7, and then they changed the RenPy engine in the next release and borked saves for a bunch of people. With all the "achievements" in the VN, I had many different routes going, and now I'm at least two releases behind since I'm not ready to do a full replay of every route. I'm doing a couple of "Finales" that will keep me busy for at least a week or two and I'm debating whether I go back and do that one, or try one of the ones I haven't started yet that looks really good - there are many on the list, but two or three that stand out based on feedback I've seen from people I respect here.

 

[Scaveger44]

So, I finished my first playthrough…

The game is amazing, so much better than most other adult games, and certainly one of the best, if not the best, AVN I have played so far. It’s not because of the lewd content but because of this heartbreaking, beautiful story. The story feels quite realistic as well. So there is no violence or rape included, as well as no harem ending like in so many other AVNs. It is just pretty straight-forward romance, and I kind of like that very much.

As mentioned earlier, I went with Alexandra for my first run, and I haven’t regretted this decision. Of course, it might not be realistic for a “normal” guy and a pop star to fall in love, but it works in movies like “Notting Hill” too. And I can’t say anything against a bit of fantasy in a novel.

Spoiler: Lexi Ending

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Now there is just one question: where can I find the real Lexi? Because I would really like to have a few words with her. ^^

I will definitely do a second run, this time with Cece. But to be honest, I think it will be really hard for me to give Lexi the cold shoulder.

 

[Grif1001]

Now there is just one question: where can I find the real Lexi? Because I would really like to have a few words with her. ^^

I will definitely do a second run, this time with Cece. But to be honest, I think it will be really hard for me to give Lexi the cold shoulder.

Congrats on the play through. Dont worry about Lexi on your Cece run, she still finds happiness, so go for it. Drifty does very well at making sure that most of the girls have a happy ending option even when you don't choose them, you don't have to feel bad because you chose someone else.

As for the real Lexi, if there was one, she'd be mine, so back off.

 

[HiP1]

Congrats on the play through. Dont worry about Lexi on your Cece run, she still finds happiness, so go for it. Drifty does very well at making sure that most of the girls have a happy ending option even when you don't choose them, you don't have to feel bad because you chose someone else.

As for the real Lexi, if there was one, she'd be mine, so back off.

Lexi doesn't always find happiness if you make one specific choice.
Going for Cece or Steph and making the right choices allow for the "best" ending for the group with the least number of single people.

 

[HiP1]

So, I finished my first playthrough…

The game is amazing, so much better than most other adult games, and certainly one of the best, if not the best, AVN I have played so far. It’s not because of the lewd content but because of this heartbreaking, beautiful story. The story feels quite realistic as well. So there is no violence or rape included, as well as no harem ending like in so many other AVNs. It is just pretty straight-forward romance, and I kind of like that very much.

As mentioned earlier, I went with Alexandra for my first run, and I haven’t regretted this decision. Of course, it might not be realistic for a “normal” guy and a pop star to fall in love, but it works in movies like “Notting Hill” too. And I can’t say anything against a bit of fantasy in a novel.

Spoiler: Lexi Ending

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Now there is just one question: where can I find the real Lexi? Because I would really like to have a few words with her. ^^

I will definitely do a second run, this time with Cece. But to be honest, I think it will be really hard for me to give Lexi the cold shoulder.

Congratulations on your first run.
Lexi has several endings, you can choose her again

This isn't a harem game, but there are throuple endings. One is pretty obvious.

Doing Lexi first made my Cece run far less impactful and I found Steph to have much more impact in subsequent runs.

To me, it feels like Lexi is a bit inspired by Taylor Swift. (I'm not a fan, and I don't know any of her song, so that might just be a false impression). So if you want to meet the real Lexi, you could start there

 

[Grif1001]

Lexi doesn't always find happiness if you make one specific choice.
Going for Cece or Steph and making the right choices allow for the "best" ending for the group with the least number of single people.

Yes, Lexi does have a sad ending(if you know all of the specific things that you have to do at the right times to actually get that one) But, I didn't say that the girls ALWAYS have happy endings, I said that they all have "a" (as in at least one) happy ending "option"(as in choice). Obviously you don't have to go for the happy ending if you want to screw Lexi over...

 

[HiP1]

Yes, Lexi does have a sad ending(if you know all of the specific things that you have to do at the right times to actually get that one) But, I didn't say that the girls ALWAYS have happy endings, I said that they all have "a" (as in at least one) happy ending "option"(as in choice). Obviously you don't have to go for the happy ending if you want to screw Lexi over...

For Lexi specifically, you seemed to imply in your spoiler that she always does find happiness during a Cece run.
And besides Cece and Linda, Lexi gets really close to MC and is really bummed out not being chosen. It's really pulling on our (heart)strings I have to use my other hand to force the hand on the mouse to choose another girl in that 4th episode

 

[K.T.L.]

Who could really resist Lexi - she's a dream, a gorgeous friendly multi-millionaire without a snotty attitude!

 

[Grif1001]

For Lexi specifically, you seemed to imply in your spoiler that she always does find happiness during a Cece run.
And besides Cece and Linda, Lexi gets really close to MC and is really bummed out not being chosen. It's really pulling on our (heart)strings I have to use my other hand to force the hand on the mouse to choose another girl in that 4th episode

I understand what your saying completely, and it is tough in the moment when you dont choose her, but in one ending she still ends up happy and in love (if you don't set Chris up with Holly)

 

[Grif1001]

Who could really resist Lexi - she's a dream, a gorgeous friendly multi-millionaire without a snotty attitude!

I think that is why so many other games yse her route as canon for their game.
She is my go to choice!

 

[Scaveger44]

Congrats on the play through. Dont worry about Lexi on your Cece run, she still finds happiness, so go for it. Drifty does very well at making sure that most of the girls have a happy ending option even when you don't choose them, you don't have to feel bad because you chose someone else.

Yes, nearly everyone had a good ending in my playthrough, except for Cece, she was pretty lonely at the end. But I guess this has to do something with Chris. Because I coupled Chris with Linda.

As for the real Lexi, if there was one, she'd be mine, so back off.

Well, you can have your relationship with her. As I said, I would just like to meet her and have a few words. I don’t think that I would like to be in a relationship with her. ^^

Doing Lexi first made my Cece run far less impactful and I found Steph to have much more impact in subsequent runs.

I think so too. Chapter six will be less emotional than it was in the first run, because you already know what’s going to happen.
And since I already know why Steph left the MC two years ago, it's also way harder to be angry with her...

To me, it feels like Lexi is a bit inspired by Taylor Swift. (I'm not a fan, and I don't know any of her song, so that might just be a false impression). So if you want to meet the real Lexi, you could start there

Who could really resist Lexi - she's a dream, a gorgeous friendly multi-millionaire without a snotty attitude!

There is no need for my Lexi to be a pop star or a millionaire; I would even prefer a “normal” person over a pop star. But I still like the way she is. She is very kind, forgiving, smart, and she seems to reflect herself a lot.
I somehow really like the scene before the opening of her concert, where she soliloquizes about the meaning of doors.
I’m not a Taylor Swift fan either, so I can’t say much about it. But from what I know, I’m not sure that Taylor Swift is so much like Lexi.


At the moment, I’m on my second run at chapter 4, and it feels really bad to choose Cece over Lexi.

 

[Elhemeer]

There is no need for my Lexi to be a pop star or a millionaire; I would even prefer a “normal” person over a pop star.

I mean, that's kinda the point of the Lexi path, don't you think?