VN Ren'Py Life Together [v0.2 Fix] [Mr. BlackEyes]

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Heny 9

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Yes, but please, let’s take off some clothes, at least at the campsite!!
And when can we see the upgrade here? When? When? When?? :rolleyes:
 
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6Paladin9 said:
Asks for opinion of players.
Proceeds to say opinion doesn't matter and was going to add regardless.
I'm out. Game changed way too much. Not interested in side characters in the slightest especially when the games takes so long to update once.
R.I.P. LT
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I know games where the author drags out each update for 6 months and squeezes more money out of them and all that, but here the author just makes the game as best he can, plus he still works, and if someone doesn't like it, who asks you to stay? I don't like many games where there are a lot of things I don't like.
 
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6Paladin9 said:
'Asks for opinion of players.
Proceeds to say opinion doesn't matter and was going to add regardless.
...Game changed way too much.'
Why do people always use false equivalences. "Who asks you to stay?" Same person who asked you to post a reply without touching on the above. Whataboutism is wild while ignoring the issues I specifically called out as my reasoning for dropping this bait and switch.
Updates could be 1 chapter each day but they mean nothing to me when I played v0.01 for the Incest and came back many months later after hearing talk of an update for months only to see forced sideshow hillbillies in a trailerpark with no mention of the main point in the game, not that it matters at this point but did I miss the fam being mentioned?
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Let's do it this way: make your game, the first chapter, and you have a deadline of 1 week with decent content and the game needs to have a good plot, beautiful graphics and a 60-90 minute gel, and I'll tell you right away: you'll hardly have time to make such content in that time, I know many games that take half a year to make, and people spend money on these 6 months, and when the chapter comes out, it turns out to be crap and money wasted, and try to work, then take a break from work, eat and then sit for 3-4 hours making the chapter, and then sleep, and go to work again, it's fucking terribly tiring and inconvenient that the authors dedicated all of themselves to the game, the game needs to bring in a good income, and then the authors don't need to work, and all that stuff.
 
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6Paladin9 said:
'Asks for opinion of players.
Proceeds to say opinion doesn't matter and was going to add regardless.
...Game changed way too much.'
Why do people always use false equivalences. "Who asks you to stay?" Same person who asked you to post a reply without touching on the above. Whataboutism is wild while ignoring the issues I specifically called out as my reasoning for dropping this bait and switch.
Updates could be 1 chapter each day but they mean nothing to me when I played v0.01 for the Incest and came back many months later after hearing talk of an update for months only to see forced sideshow hillbillies in a trailerpark with no mention of the main point in the game, not that it matters at this point but did I miss the fam being mentioned?
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### How Long Does It Take to Make a Visual Novel in Ren’Py?

The development time for a visual novel in Ren’Py **varies greatly depending on the project scope and the team’s (or solo developer’s) experience**. Let’s break down the key factors and estimate timelines.

### Key Factors Affecting Development Time

1. **Script Length**
* short novel (1–2 hours of gameplay): 10–30 K characters;
* medium (2–4 hours): 30–60 K characters;
* long (5+ hours): 60–150+ K characters.

2. **Plot Complexity**
* linear story — faster to develop;
* branching paths with multiple endings — requires more time to design alternatives.

3. **Art Assets**
* background images;
* character sprites (multiple expressions);
* icons and UI elements;
* animations (if included).

4. **Audio**
* background music;
* sound effects;
* voice acting (if planned).

5. **Additional Mechanics**
* mini‑games;
* stat systems (relationship points, reputation, etc.);
* complex transitions and animations.

6. **Developer Experience**
* beginners spend more time learning Ren’Py;
* experienced devs can speed up the process using templates and existing solutions.

### Estimated Timelines (Working 5–7 Hours per Week)

- **Short Novel** (1–2 hours, linear plot, minimal mechanics):
* 2–4 weeks — if you have ready‑made art assets and a simple script;
* 6–8 weeks — if creating all graphics from scratch.

- **Medium Novel** (2–4 hours, several endings, basic mechanics):
* 2–3 months — with ready assets;
* 4–6 months — if drawing everything yourself.

- **Long Novel** (5+ hours, complex branching, mini‑games, full voice acting):
* 6–9 months — for an experienced team;
* 1–1.5 years — for a solo developer starting from scratch.

### Stage‑by‑Stage Breakdown

1. **Pre‑production** (1–4 weeks)
* concept, genre, target audience;
* story outline (branching flowchart);
* character and location concept art;
* music and SFX selection.

2. **Scriptwriting** (1–8 weeks)
* writing dialogues and descriptions;
* designing endings and key choices.

3. **Art Production** (2–12 weeks)
* backgrounds;
* sprites;
* user interface.

4. **Ren’Py Programming** (2–10 weeks)
* scene layout;
* implementing branching;
* adding mechanics and mini‑games;
* integrating audio.

5. **Testing and Polishing** (2–6 weeks)
* bug hunting;
* difficulty balancing;
* text and timing adjustments.

6. **Export and Release** (1–2 weeks)
* building for platforms (PC, mobile);
* preparing promotional materials.

### Tips to Speed Up Development

- Use **ready‑made assets** (e.g., from itch.io, OpenGameArt.org).
- Start with a **minimal playable loop** (1 scene + 1 choice + 1 ending), then expand.
- Test **at every stage**, not just at the end.
- Divide tasks: one person writes the script, another draws, a third codes.
- Explore **Ren’Py templates** — they save time on UI setup.

If you have a specific project scope (e.g., “a 3‑hour novel with 3 endings”), I can help create a detailed stage‑by‑stage plan with timelines.
 
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6Paladin9 said:
Okay, Bugthesda.
There's a difference between what you said and what I said. I've seen games like BITBG and those are different scenarios.

Your timeline is a wildly off most Devs do it in 3-6 months because they do most parts together (art and code) especially if they have a team. This one is like Moron I mean Moraion and Sir D but without the actual reason for the game to exist to even bother justifying playing whatever this has morphed into. But sure if they barely touch the game that might be the case but then back to one of the concerns players have, why add randoms no one asked for that ha nothing to do with the og plot and pretend to ask a question about it? Fake question means they cannot be trusted so fuck that. It's literally called Life Together...
No one is going to get a bj from the Dev or a cookie for propping up a games echo chamber. This site has far too much of that, a bunch of woke idiots, braindead mods and whiteknight freaks. I'd say Idk how anyone supports this dump but the only reason is that it is one of the only options otherwise it would be as dead as the LC shithole.
Maybe if the Dev hadn't changed the game, spent the time on it instead of hyping up shill posts with emojis and not asking fake questions there'd be a game worth playing. I was predicting SaH updates within weeks at worst back when it was hitting 6 month updates instead of 14. Not wasting anymore time on this.
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I don't deceive anyone with posts like the ones you mention.
If you have a different opinion, I respect it, but to say that I deceive people, I think you're going a bit too far. And I don't think this is a dumping ground like you say. People are here to have a good time, enjoy themselves, and play games. If you don't like it, find another one. But to say that I deceive people, no.
I don't have a team or anyone to help me, it's just me, and I do Life Together because I enjoy it and I like it (speaking for myself).
 
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Mr.BlackEyes said:
I don't deceive anyone with posts like the ones you mention.
If you have a different opinion, I respect it, but to say that I deceive people, I think you're going a bit too far. And I don't think this is a dumping ground like you say. People are here to have a good time, enjoy themselves, and play games. If you don't like it, find another one. But to say that I deceive people, no.
I don't have a team or anyone to help me, it's just me, and I do Life Together because I enjoy it and I like it (speaking for myself).
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Here, Here! (y)
 
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6Paladin9 said:
Okay, Bugthesda.
There's a difference between what you said and what I said. I've seen games like BITBG and those are different scenarios.

Your timeline is a wildly off most Devs do it in 3-6 months because they do most parts together (art and code) especially if they have a team. This one is like Moron I mean Moraion and Sir D but without the actual reason for the game to exist to even bother justifying playing whatever this has morphed into. But sure if they barely touch the game that might be the case but then back to one of the concerns players have, why add randoms no one asked for that ha nothing to do with the og plot and pretend to ask a question about it? Fake question means they cannot be trusted so fuck that. It's literally called Life Together...
No one is going to get a bj from the Dev or a cookie for propping up a games echo chamber. This site has far too much of that, a bunch of woke idiots, braindead mods and whiteknight freaks. I'd say Idk how anyone supports this dump but the only reason is that it is one of the only options otherwise it would be as dead as the LC shithole.
Maybe if the Dev hadn't changed the game, spent the time on it instead of hyping up shill posts with emojis and not asking fake questions there'd be a game worth playing. I was predicting SaH updates within weeks at worst back when it was hitting 6 month updates instead of 14. Not wasting anymore time on this.
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I myself hated the first part of the game, and when the author didn’t contact me for a long time, it was also a matter of the game being abandoned and all that, but when the author came out and gave us 2 versions, I changed my mind about the game, and I really started to like it, and here I am, waiting for a new version of the game from the author, who will again enjoy the new chapter, and if I’m deceiving you somewhere, but that’s your business, but here the author shares news, and if anyone wants to support him, his work, they subscribe to him, and that’s it.
 
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