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Tutor Post: Exhibitionism, Sharon & Renshire Stories
YO!!
I updated Daz to make use of some new volumetrics for this next patch and it's royally buggered a ton of my sets so I've been running damage control lol.. ^_^
With the 100~ CGs exported so far, I'm probably gonna dip my toe into RPGM in the next week or two just to get a feel for how things are shaping up but I'll talk progress and ideas today:
Exhibitionism:
I have quite a few scenes finished but only the initial events. I want a lot of these scenes to have multiple return events too so if you don't have the requirements you'll see a repeat but if you do have the requirements you'll see a new event.
I have also shifted from Exhibitionism being primarily a "photo" related stat to actually unlocking the ability to expose yourself just for the hell of it in certain locations. I think this opens up the restrictive AND repetitive nature of Lisa only doing it for images to post online but instead as she engages in exposure activities more and more, she begins to enjoy the thrill of the act alone without the need to photograph herself - this creates a lot more opportunity from my perspective but ultimately; a mixture of both is what I'm aiming for ^_^
This the the first Exhibitionist event on the bus. There will be several on both the bus and the train!
Sharon:
I have a hefty amount of Sharon's mid size scene content finished now, it's not edited or anything yet but the raw renders are done equaling around 60-70CGs so far.
Sharon's 3.2 events really begin with new movie options with Sharon at night as this is the entryway that opens up the rest of the house events. After finishing a few of these movie events, Sharon alerts Lisa to a water issue in the upstairs bathroom and warns not to use it so expect some new content in the downstairs bathroom! This also doubles up for new Exhibitionist content with the delivery guy "Keegan" and some laborers that Sharon hires as well ^_^
Other Sharon content that I haven't started yet will include some changing events in Sharon's bedroom where Sharon asks Lisa for her opinion on outfits (this was an idea brought up way back in the Byron visit event), there'll be new sunbathing options in which the neighbor is involved and the outcome of these events will depend on the players Exhibitionism level. Some new coffee / breakfast stuff potentially and also voyeur events involving Sharon and some boy toys.
I'm gonna make a variable counter for each of Sharon's new events to make sure players have viewed at least a majority of Sharon's content before a final scene is available, this is including a requirement to have looked in on Sharon's night time escapades. This final event will be a steep increase in sexual tension and forwardness from both parties ending in quite an explosive scene signing the end of Sharon's content for 3.2 and paving the way for her future content.
Haven't figured out how I'm gonna display the "see-through" part yet but something like this is probably fine, right? ^_^
Sound like a lot? It is! But Lisa having fun with Sharon around the house has been something I've wanted to make for so long now so I'm just having fun with it too ^_^!
Again, don't be expecting them to be outrightly fucking in every room or anything (not yet at least xD) but it will be sexy, I promise
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Renshire Stories:
Had planned to go into detail regarding these Lisa-adjacent VNs for a while now but with last months two week release period and the wallpapers I just didn't find space but now's the time!
There will be five VNs in total, all five are fully written as of recent with detailed descriptions of everything from locations to shot angles to dialogue. I could literally make them right now but the timing of each VN is desperately important as they'll be released alongside important story sections to give clarity and backstory to the things that Lisa never sees in game.
My plan here is to craft them alongside Lisa so I can release a patch that the Renshire Story compliments then a few days later, release the VN as well.
I'm into this red bikini ngl xD
They each include different casts of characters, happen at different places and even at different points in time but they all share one commonality:
They're all very, very sad.
You probably guessed that anyway given the author but I wanna talk on each one individually just briefly to give you an outline of what to expect and when to expect it:
1: Injustice (Malik):
Malik has a short stay in the game but there's a lot of lore to be explored in this character. This will be a tough one to get through from the reader's perspective but I think it's a banger. Malik's story is somewhat self contained so I'd rank this as one of the least important VNs to play but it's nice to give backstory and some insight into his relationships with Riggs & crew.
This VN will feature characters like Riggs, Tony, Dakota, Kerry (Kerry is the girl he knocked into a coma in Brava). Malik comes across as an intelligent sort when we meet him in game and this VN details how a studious and once "decent" man like Malik ended up where we find him.
This will be the first Renshire Story released, somewhere around the start of Episode 4 (Patch 4.0/4.1).
2: Virtue (C****):
"Who the fuck is C****?" xD C**** will be introduced later, she's a pivotal character in the story and you've seen her before, you just don't know it.
Episode 4 begins just after Lisa's graduation and it's when Lisa's first fully engaged with Tony & crew. Episode 4 also sees Lisa being introduced to a few new characters, one of these characters is C****.
Virtue is kind of a twofer, there are two main characters that we'll play alongside in this story. It's, you guessed it, another tragedy that sees a brutal betrayal that leads to many of the game's current situations.
The second Renshire Story on the docket and it'll be released sometime around Episode 5 (Patch 5.x - this will probably be the final episode unless I decide to make the finale it's own).
3: Brother (Theo):
There are some untruths espoused during the story of Lisa and while you can find hints of the truth in the game, it isn't realized in the main plot. Theo's Renshire Story however does illuminate one untruth and sees it occur in real time through Theo's eyes as a young man.
This one is different narratively in that it sees through the mind of Theo in the current timeline as he's reading his diary. Lisa will actually find this diary in game but is unable to read it.
This VN features characters like Josh (Aoife), Tony, Bill, Oonagh and a few other faces you know.
Brother is the third Renshire Story released but it is quite close to the end of Lisa's story, the reason for this will become much more apparent later.
The actual title of this story isn't "Brother" but the title itself is a spoiler so think of it as a placeholder for now.
4: Atonement (Danny):
All of the other VNs are largely focused on past events, this one however does not.
Atonement runs parallel to the game's timeline, specifically, the final hours of the story. It will require a mini questionnaire at the start to see what routes you picked during the game because it's altered somewhat based on that. I think this one is probably one of, if not the saddest VN, so obviously I'm extremely excited to make it. I think even the Danny haters will find their heartstrings plucked in this one. This Renshire Story won't be added until the patch before the final update. It's an important one to play as the final sections of Lisa will have a fair amount of silent imagery, some of which is only explained after the fact in this VN.
Situations that Lisa comes across in the final hours will appear and pass with little to no context and you will undoubtedly question how a lot of the final events came to be, this is a storytelling choice I'm going with for now because I think it sounds awesome ^_^
For anyone wondering "what if I broke up with Danny?" Danny's in one of the final scenes regardless but under different circumstances which is why the choices at the start of this VN will be necessary
5: Passion (Tony):
Passion will ultimately be the most important of the five to play as it illustrates over many years how Tony became the villain we know. Tony's just a shadowy figure to us now and soon he will be someone we hate but he's a very complex character with an extensive backstory and I think by the end of your time in this Renshire Story, you might see the plot through a somewhat different lens.
This will be the longest of the Renshire Stories too as it spans decades of Tony's life and I want to be extremely meticulous in showing everything and really bringing you guys into the mind of Tony throughout. I'm so excited for this one, like so, so excited!
This will not only be the last Renshire Story released, it'll also sign off Lisa as a fully finished product. The whole development cycle of Lisa will end on this VN with the exception of post completion bugfixes. I'll be like Clint Eastwood walking away from an explosion or something after posting this one lol.
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These VNs will be very narrative heavy, much like the story sequences in Lisa and I will be urging people to play at least a few of them because the story just isn't complete without all of the context ^_^
This is the start of one of the Exhib events with multiple returns. It's found outside Albiss' backdoor and I'll be working on it later ^_^
I'm not sure if I'll add any others, I've considered Riggs, Jo, Moddy and some others as well but I just don't think their stories warrant a VN. The beauty of the five selected is that they tie directly to Lisa's story and the occurrences in these VNs directly affect Lisa's life. Jo sort of exists alongside it but doesn't really collide much and Riggs' story is largely detailed through the Passion (Tony) Renshire Story. Moddy could be interesting but in all honesty, he has less backstory actually written. His early life is already sort of explained in game and I don't have any grand ideas that would make for an thrilling experience.
I did also consider making a Sharon / Katie VN which is a bit more likely than the previously mentioned because it'd be fun to explore their sexual awakenings as young adults but that'd constitute a much longer VN and it sort of goes off the point of these in the first place which is to tear away to veil of mystery from many of the game's situations and characters.
I think Sharon or Katie could make for a cool "DLC" type thing. Maybe a 6month development VN or something like that? Food for thought.
These won't be long plays, 30 minutes max probably, Passion might be a little longer but not by much. Lisa as a game is extensive and I always want the RPG element of Lisa's experiences to be fully felt but the point of the Renshire Stories is to make the story of Lisa feel more fulfilling, not to exist standalone. They'll be fast, action packed and likely quite troubling to read.
Some new Confidence 3 sleeping CGs ^_^
That's about it! It's gonna be big, big, BIG! I'm not sure what the general outlook on the VNs is right now but I'm sure it's not as exciting as new Lisa content but I promise, I'll make them great! It'll also be my first attempt making something in Ren'Py so that's nice too! I'll probably start Malik's VN around 3.4/3.5~ just to have it ready for when the time comes
I hope all of the Sharon stuff sounds like fun too. I had trouble for a long time thinking of plausible ways to introduce it without the inclusion of a later story event (which still exists) but I think the way I'm doing it now works, you guys can let me know when the patch comes out lol!
I have so much work to do but I think 3.2 is gonna be amazing and tons of fun for me to work on to lol!!! ^_^
A lot of these ideas come from you guys so thank you and never stop posting your ideas
Sending my love to all of you <333!!!!! xx
//pG
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Tutor Post: Exhibitionism, Sharon & Renshire Stories
YO!!
I updated Daz to make use of some new volumetrics for this next patch and it's royally buggered a ton of my sets so I've been running damage control lol.. ^_^
With the 100~ CGs exported so far, I'm probably gonna dip my toe into RPGM in the next week or two just to get a feel for how things are shaping up but I'll talk progress and ideas today:
Exhibitionism:
I have quite a few scenes finished but only the initial events. I want a lot of these scenes to have multiple return events too so if you don't have the requirements you'll see a repeat but if you do have the requirements you'll see a new event.
I have also shifted from Exhibitionism being primarily a "photo" related stat to actually unlocking the ability to expose yourself just for the hell of it in certain locations. I think this opens up the restrictive AND repetitive nature of Lisa only doing it for images to post online but instead as she engages in exposure activities more and more, she begins to enjoy the thrill of the act alone without the need to photograph herself - this creates a lot more opportunity from my perspective but ultimately; a mixture of both is what I'm aiming for ^_^
This the the first Exhibitionist event on the bus. There will be several on both the bus and the train!
Sharon:
I have a hefty amount of Sharon's mid size scene content finished now, it's not edited or anything yet but the raw renders are done equaling around 60-70CGs so far.
Sharon's 3.2 events really begin with new movie options with Sharon at night as this is the entryway that opens up the rest of the house events. After finishing a few of these movie events, Sharon alerts Lisa to a water issue in the upstairs bathroom and warns not to use it so expect some new content in the downstairs bathroom! This also doubles up for new Exhibitionist content with the delivery guy "Keegan" and some laborers that Sharon hires as well ^_^
Other Sharon content that I haven't started yet will include some changing events in Sharon's bedroom where Sharon asks Lisa for her opinion on outfits (this was an idea brought up way back in the Byron visit event), there'll be new sunbathing options in which the neighbor is involved and the outcome of these events will depend on the players Exhibitionism level. Some new coffee / breakfast stuff potentially and also voyeur events involving Sharon and some boy toys.
I'm gonna make a variable counter for each of Sharon's new events to make sure players have viewed at least a majority of Sharon's content before a final scene is available, this is including a requirement to have looked in on Sharon's night time escapades. This final event will be a steep increase in sexual tension and forwardness from both parties ending in quite an explosive scene signing the end of Sharon's content for 3.2 and paving the way for her future content.
Haven't figured out how I'm gonna display the "see-through" part yet but something like this is probably fine, right? ^_^
Sound like a lot? It is! But Lisa having fun with Sharon around the house has been something I've wanted to make for so long now so I'm just having fun with it too ^_^!
Again, don't be expecting them to be outrightly fucking in every room or anything (not yet at least xD) but it will be sexy, I promise
)Renshire Stories:
Had planned to go into detail regarding these Lisa-adjacent VNs for a while now but with last months two week release period and the wallpapers I just didn't find space but now's the time!
There will be five VNs in total, all five are fully written as of recent with detailed descriptions of everything from locations to shot angles to dialogue. I could literally make them right now but the timing of each VN is desperately important as they'll be released alongside important story sections to give clarity and backstory to the things that Lisa never sees in game.
My plan here is to craft them alongside Lisa so I can release a patch that the Renshire Story compliments then a few days later, release the VN as well.
I'm into this red bikini ngl xD
They each include different casts of characters, happen at different places and even at different points in time but they all share one commonality:
They're all very, very sad.
You probably guessed that anyway given the author but I wanna talk on each one individually just briefly to give you an outline of what to expect and when to expect it:
1: Injustice (Malik):
Malik has a short stay in the game but there's a lot of lore to be explored in this character. This will be a tough one to get through from the reader's perspective but I think it's a banger. Malik's story is somewhat self contained so I'd rank this as one of the least important VNs to play but it's nice to give backstory and some insight into his relationships with Riggs & crew.
This VN will feature characters like Riggs, Tony, Dakota, Kerry (Kerry is the girl he knocked into a coma in Brava). Malik comes across as an intelligent sort when we meet him in game and this VN details how a studious and once "decent" man like Malik ended up where we find him.
This will be the first Renshire Story released, somewhere around the start of Episode 4 (Patch 4.0/4.1).
2: Virtue (C****):
"Who the fuck is C****?" xD C**** will be introduced later, she's a pivotal character in the story and you've seen her before, you just don't know it.
Episode 4 begins just after Lisa's graduation and it's when Lisa's first fully engaged with Tony & crew. Episode 4 also sees Lisa being introduced to a few new characters, one of these characters is C****.
Virtue is kind of a twofer, there are two main characters that we'll play alongside in this story. It's, you guessed it, another tragedy that sees a brutal betrayal that leads to many of the game's current situations.
The second Renshire Story on the docket and it'll be released sometime around Episode 5 (Patch 5.x - this will probably be the final episode unless I decide to make the finale it's own).
3: Brother (Theo):
There are some untruths espoused during the story of Lisa and while you can find hints of the truth in the game, it isn't realized in the main plot. Theo's Renshire Story however does illuminate one untruth and sees it occur in real time through Theo's eyes as a young man.
This one is different narratively in that it sees through the mind of Theo in the current timeline as he's reading his diary. Lisa will actually find this diary in game but is unable to read it.
This VN features characters like Josh (Aoife), Tony, Bill, Oonagh and a few other faces you know.
Brother is the third Renshire Story released but it is quite close to the end of Lisa's story, the reason for this will become much more apparent later.
The actual title of this story isn't "Brother" but the title itself is a spoiler so think of it as a placeholder for now.
4: Atonement (Danny):
All of the other VNs are largely focused on past events, this one however does not.
Atonement runs parallel to the game's timeline, specifically, the final hours of the story. It will require a mini questionnaire at the start to see what routes you picked during the game because it's altered somewhat based on that. I think this one is probably one of, if not the saddest VN, so obviously I'm extremely excited to make it. I think even the Danny haters will find their heartstrings plucked in this one. This Renshire Story won't be added until the patch before the final update. It's an important one to play as the final sections of Lisa will have a fair amount of silent imagery, some of which is only explained after the fact in this VN.
Situations that Lisa comes across in the final hours will appear and pass with little to no context and you will undoubtedly question how a lot of the final events came to be, this is a storytelling choice I'm going with for now because I think it sounds awesome ^_^
For anyone wondering "what if I broke up with Danny?" Danny's in one of the final scenes regardless but under different circumstances which is why the choices at the start of this VN will be necessary
5: Passion (Tony):
Passion will ultimately be the most important of the five to play as it illustrates over many years how Tony became the villain we know. Tony's just a shadowy figure to us now and soon he will be someone we hate but he's a very complex character with an extensive backstory and I think by the end of your time in this Renshire Story, you might see the plot through a somewhat different lens.
This will be the longest of the Renshire Stories too as it spans decades of Tony's life and I want to be extremely meticulous in showing everything and really bringing you guys into the mind of Tony throughout. I'm so excited for this one, like so, so excited!
This will not only be the last Renshire Story released, it'll also sign off Lisa as a fully finished product. The whole development cycle of Lisa will end on this VN with the exception of post completion bugfixes. I'll be like Clint Eastwood walking away from an explosion or something after posting this one lol.
---
These VNs will be very narrative heavy, much like the story sequences in Lisa and I will be urging people to play at least a few of them because the story just isn't complete without all of the context ^_^
This is the start of one of the Exhib events with multiple returns. It's found outside Albiss' backdoor and I'll be working on it later ^_^
I'm not sure if I'll add any others, I've considered Riggs, Jo, Moddy and some others as well but I just don't think their stories warrant a VN. The beauty of the five selected is that they tie directly to Lisa's story and the occurrences in these VNs directly affect Lisa's life. Jo sort of exists alongside it but doesn't really collide much and Riggs' story is largely detailed through the Passion (Tony) Renshire Story. Moddy could be interesting but in all honesty, he has less backstory actually written. His early life is already sort of explained in game and I don't have any grand ideas that would make for an thrilling experience.
I did also consider making a Sharon / Katie VN which is a bit more likely than the previously mentioned because it'd be fun to explore their sexual awakenings as young adults but that'd constitute a much longer VN and it sort of goes off the point of these in the first place which is to tear away to veil of mystery from many of the game's situations and characters.
I think Sharon or Katie could make for a cool "DLC" type thing. Maybe a 6month development VN or something like that? Food for thought.
These won't be long plays, 30 minutes max probably, Passion might be a little longer but not by much. Lisa as a game is extensive and I always want the RPG element of Lisa's experiences to be fully felt but the point of the Renshire Stories is to make the story of Lisa feel more fulfilling, not to exist standalone. They'll be fast, action packed and likely quite troubling to read.
Some new Confidence 3 sleeping CGs ^_^
That's about it! It's gonna be big, big, BIG! I'm not sure what the general outlook on the VNs is right now but I'm sure it's not as exciting as new Lisa content but I promise, I'll make them great! It'll also be my first attempt making something in Ren'Py so that's nice too! I'll probably start Malik's VN around 3.4/3.5~ just to have it ready for when the time comes
I hope all of the Sharon stuff sounds like fun too. I had trouble for a long time thinking of plausible ways to introduce it without the inclusion of a later story event (which still exists) but I think the way I'm doing it now works, you guys can let me know when the patch comes out lol!
I have so much work to do but I think 3.2 is gonna be amazing and tons of fun for me to work on to lol!!! ^_^
A lot of these ideas come from you guys so thank you and never stop posting your ideas
Sending my love to all of you <333!!!!! xx
//pG
