Ren'Py Lessons in Love [v0.49.0] [Selebus]

[butterfly boy]

Agreed. i'm a little worried about this, although not for myself in particular. I hope Selebus don't lose too many supporters during the dark path phase. We all have been warned that is coming, and no one should act surprised or offended when it finally kicks in. Yet, humans are strange and contradictory creatures. I can see people (even some who says are looking forward to the dark path) going "you know, this is actually too much for me". Hopefully I'm wrong.

I don't think losing fans is avoidable if you want to switch the vibe of the story. I'll wait untill chapter 4 is out to fully judge. Though there are also 35 endings for all solo paths and as long as everyone lives I think I can deal with the dark stuff.

LiL is also a special case since I'm not aware of any monthly series out there that builds up very loveable characters for 3 years and then suddenly switch the vibe to very dark(which I'm expecting what Chapter 4 will be) and at least watching the reactions will be very interesting.

 

[DeSkel15]

If the pattern holds, the recent reset would be the midway point, and the end of the chapter would happen before the end of the year (again, if pattern holds, probably close to christmas)

I think Christmas just happened or "Beachmas", but yeah, might be another time skip or something. Idk. Time is weird in Kumon-mi.

 

[Riolol]

I'm still amazed I originally downloaded this game looking for porn and now i'm emotionally invested. It's like Teaching Feeling all over again.

 

[JelF547]

If it's just suffering for the next 3 chapters I don't think I can keep playing.

Just suffering is boring. Sure it would be more like monthly surprise suffering

So, yeah, things are likely just in the "Petty" phase. It hasn't really gone dark yet. I expect things to get much worse.. especially for Ayane unfortunately.

I'll give this chapter 2 bluejays at max. Maybe 3 if there would be interesting homicide, but I sure that if it would be a homicide, everyone would act like nothing happend which makes it ~ equal to bluejay.

Hovewer, it might get much darker whenever we finaly go to Sana events or if Maya would be reset in the end of chapter (technicaly, drama would be in chapter 4 in this case, but whatever). And there is always a room for something completly unexpected.

Also would be really nice if there would be some kind of trolley problem when player is forced to decide, but it will make development of future stuff extremly hard so Sel would probably not do this until it would be much closer to the end.

Considering that Selly's writing sucked at the first chapter, this is a good change of pace at least.

I still don't get why do you think chapter 1 sucks, especialy when i started playing pre-0.24.0. Nonetheless without chapter 1 there would be much less empathy which definetly amplifies effect

I don't think losing fans is avoidable if you want to switch the vibe of the story. I'll wait untill chapter 4 is out to fully judge. Though there are also 35 endings for all solo paths and as long as everyone lives I think I can deal with the dark stuff.

It is relatively strange for me that guys who love this game even after events like "Bluejay" or "Things that hurt" might be afraid if this game become even darker. It is not like fans are not prepared to real shit

I'm still amazed I originally downloaded this game looking for porn and now i'm emotionally invested. It's like Teaching Feeling all over again.

Game title was a big spoiler, yeah

 

[DeSkel15]

I'll give this chapter 2 bluejays at max. Maybe 3 if there would be interesting homicide, but I sure that if it would be a homicide, everyone would act like nothing happend which makes it ~ equal to bluejay.

Hovewer, it might get much darker whenever we finaly go to Sana events or if Maya would be reset in the end of chapter (technicaly, drama would be in chapter 4 in this case, but whatever). And there is always a room for something completly unexpected.

Also would be really nice if there would be some kind of trolley problem when player is forced to decide, but it will make development of future stuff extremly hard so Sel would probably not do this until it would be much closer to the end.

Personally I consider the uncontrollably sodomizing Sara part and White Oak Door stuff, as darker than Bluejay. Then again, I don't really find death as dark as others do, especially with a reset button.

I do think there will be some options to save certain girls, by choosing between them, but I doubt those would be real choices. Wouldn't be the first time the Narrator went "You actually thought you had a choice?".

I'm just waiting for the Black Souls stuff to kick in, where murdering, raping, and sacrificing your love interests is in your best interest (to a degree).

 

[JelF547]

Personally I consider the uncontrollably sodomizing Sara part and White Oak Door stuff, as darker than Bluejay. Then again, I don't really find death as dark as others do, especially with a reset button.

I used Bluejay in terms of "rank drama level on scale from 1 to X Bluejays", so 2 Bluejays mean 2x darker then Bluejay. It's not about quantity, it's about quality

Also wasn't Bluejay a chapter 1 thing? I thought it happened before "There is Nothing"

Yep, but I don't understand why do you ask. I am still not fluent with English so my post might be a bit misleading

 

[DeSkel15]

I used Bluejay in terms of "rank drama level on scale from 1 to X Bluejays", so 2 Bluejays mean 2x darker then Bluejay. It's not about quantity, it's about quality


Yep, but I don't understand why do you ask. I am still not fluent with English so my post might be a bit misleading

It's my bad, I initially misread your reply and thought you said "Chapter 2 Bluejay" as in Bluejay from Chapter 2.

I removed that part and added other stuff.

 

[JelF547]

I do think there will be some options to save certain girls, by choosing between them, but I doubt those would be real choices. Wouldn't be the first time the Narrator went "You actually thought you had a choice?".

There is a problem with sacrificing girls without real choice and this problem is called "35 single endings". I mention Maya's death because idea of fighting entire world to return her (or other girl with equal value) someway converges with storytelling vector, but if there would be multiple ressurections in the end it would became Shaman King. And by ressurection i mean return of identity gone with reset, not a simple new Maya in new cycle.

Nonetheless i expect some real choices with consiquences anyway, because it is essential part of real darkness. Just in a way when Selebus would not be forced to write multiple versions of any group event

 

[stevejerks]

Played this game a decent of the way through about a year and a half ago, but stopped due to the lack of sex scenes in each update. As someone who has interest in the characters and story, but wants to actual porn in my porn games, is it worth coming back after a year?

 

[DeSkel15]

There is a problem with sacrificing girls without real choice and this problem is called "35 single endings". I mention Maya's death because idea of fighting entire world to return her (or other girl with equal value) someway converges with storytelling vector, but if there would be multiple ressurections in the end it would became Shaman King. And by ressurection i mean return of identity gone with reset, not a simple new Maya in new cycle.

Nonetheless i expect some real choices with consiquences anyway, because it is essential part of real darkness. Just in the way when Selebus would not be forced to write multiple versions of any group event

I was thinking more of a "god has decided you must tribute one girl from the rooftop or be reset", and you get to choose between Ayane or Maya, but no matter what, god takes Maya. You either have to deal with Maya feeling betrayed before being reset, or Ayane feeling betrayed and watching the girl you chose over her be reset anyway.

I do think that being "reset" isn't really a game over scenario though. Take Sensei for example, he's been reset countless times, yet he's still regaining memories. Even if Maya gets reset, she might just come back later on. Although, I think she might prefer some memories staying gone.

I am hoping those "35 endings" aren't just variations of the same things except the girl is pregnant in their second ending, though. If Sel goes that route then he could easily create over 40 endings just by giving each main girl one pregnant ending and then a non-pregnant version of that ending. (Something I find incredibly lazy in Multiple Ending games)

Still, I definitely expect some real choices with real consequences down the line. Some endings being like Nodoka and God Sensei turning the rest of the cast into sex puppets forever, or Sensei losing his mind and being swallowed up by an infinite amount of variations of Sekai that rape him eternally, would be interesting. I am definitely curious whether the "True ending" will be considered a Happy ending or more of a somber acceptable ending.

 

[k1n5l4y3r]

Played this game a decent of the way through about a year and a half ago, but stopped due to the lack of sex scenes in each update. As someone who has interest in the characters and story, but wants to actual porn in my porn games, is it worth coming back after a year?

Not for the porn. The quality and quantity of porn scenes has been decreasing, and some are even skipped over like Futaba's dorm war date, or the new Makoto impregnation sex, just fade to black and over.

 

[DeSkel15]

Played this game a decent of the way through about a year and a half ago, but stopped due to the lack of sex scenes in each update. As someone who has interest in the characters and story, but wants to actual porn in my porn games, is it worth coming back after a year?

Depends on the characters you're interested in. Some still have no sex scenes while others have multiple repeatable ones, as well as some during the story itself.

Definitely not a game I'd recommend if you're just wanting wholesome nymphos or something though. Porn isn't really the priority. It's like a bonus at best.

 

[JelF547]

Just to mention, there were a lot of sex scenes starting from patch when you droped the game and some of them were really interesting. But no way you would be satisfied if you continue to play it when you reach current patch. I'll personaly suggest wait untill chapter 3 would be fully released, play it and then drop until you wish continue to play not for the porn stuff.

 

[Kitty Hawk]

And Ayane's post-abstinence scene. It was so hyped up to end in nothing, god damn it

 

[JelF547]

I was thinking more of a "god has decided you must tribute one girl from the rooftop or be reset", and you get to choose between Ayane or Maya, but no matter what, god takes Maya. You either have to deal with Maya feeling betrayed before being reset, or Ayane feeling betrayed and watching the girl you chose over her be reset anyway.

Well, this is really good idea, but it's more like one-time oporunity than pattern

I do think that being "reset" isn't really a game over scenario though. Take Sensei for example, he's been reset countless times, yet he's still regaining memories. Even if Maya gets reset, she might just come back later on. Although, I think she might prefer some memories staying gone.

I can't say it is impossible, but it is definetly not what I expect Selebus would do. According to Maya, Sensei resets with so different personality that she cannot believe he is the same person. And also, he regains exclusively pre-reset memories which is not a big deal when full reset comes yearly and you already get used to it, but not when all your common story with somebody gets wiped. It is very big deal, which obliviously can be used to plot development, but would make coresponding route incomple. Call it a theory, but I doubt Selebus wants to disapoint us this way

I am hoping those "35 endings" aren't just variations of the same things except the girl is pregnant in their second ending, though. If Sel goes that route then he could easily create over 40 endings just by giving each main girl one pregnant ending and then a non-pregnant version of that ending. (Something I find incredibly lazy in Multiple Ending games)

There are per-girl endings and mysterious "True ending" anounced. At least i been told that

Still, I definitely expect some real choices with real consequences down the line. Some endings being like Nodoka and God Sensei turning the rest of the cast into sex puppets forever, or Sensei losing his mind and being swallowed up by an infinite amount of variations of Sekai that rape him eternally, would be interesting. I am definitely curious whether the "True ending" will be considered a Happy ending or more of a somber acceptable ending.

Endings are far ahead, we are at the end of first phase and they are in the end of third. I don't think Selebus planning or capable of serious plot diverging at this point. It would be hell of work

 

[DeSkel15]

And Ayane's post-abstinence scene. It was so hyped up to end in nothing, god damn it

Yep... Hoping Sel comes back and adds some more wilder repeatable sex scenes for Ayane after that, at least. It's a little immersion breaking to think they went so long and then everything is just mostly normal afterwards.

Same with the invite over events being out of date. Of course, the story comes first. Just hope the sex scenes aren't put off to the point it hurts the story.

 

[JelF547]

And Ayane's post-abstinence scene. It was so hyped up to end in nothing, god damn it

Hehe, it was omitted for my inner Maya's sake

 

[DeSkel15]

Well, this is really good idea, but it's more like one-time oporunity than pattern

Yeah, it'd only really work as a one time thing anyway. It'd lose it's affect and appeal if it's repetitive. I'm sure there could be alternatives though.

I can't say it is impossible, but it is definetly not what I expect Selebus would do. According to Maya, Sensei resets with so different personality that she cannot believe he is the same person. And also, he regains exclusively pre-reset memories which is not a big deal when full reset comes yearly and you already get used to it, but not when all your common story with somebody gets wiped. It is very big deal, which obliviously can be used to plot development, but would make coresponding route incomple. Call it a theory, but I doubt Selebus wants to disapoint us this way

Actually, there were a few times if I recall correctly, that Sensei seemed to recall memories from previous Senseis during the loops. Not just pre reset. One of these being a crying Maya giving him a handjob which seemed to be how a past Sensei broke. Of course, I could be wrong, and even then this could be something only Sensei could do.

There's also how Tsuneyo has seemed to recall previous resets, but she's an outlier for sure.

There are per-girl endings and mysterious "True ending" anounced. At least i been told that

Endings are far ahead, we are at the end of first phase and they are in the end of third. I don't think Selebus planning or capable of serious plot diverging at this point. It would be hell of work

I'm hoping the girls get more than one ending each, but I can be rather greedy. Either way, I'm looking forward to them, and whatever plot diverging shows up.

I honestly wouldn't mind if Sel milked the game after it ended and kept on adding new endings or "secret resets", etc. As long as the characters aren't suddenly written as shells of themselves, and the story isn't full of plot holes, I'm in.

 

[JelF547]

I honestly wouldn't mind if Sel milked the game after it ended and kept on adding new endings or "secret resets", etc. As long as the characters aren't suddenly written as shells of themselves, and the story isn't full of plot holes, I'm in.

You are looking realy forward, it should take many years just to go to the end

 

[DeSkel15]

You are looking realy forward, it should take many years just to go to the end

I doubt I'll be dying anytime soon, so as long as it's within the next 50 to 70 years, I should be fine. Unless I just jinxed myself and end up dying before I finish th