Others Love in Pieces [Demo v0.1.1] [CuttleReefStudios]

[Peach Enthusiast]

That's really surprising to me as I do have tripple monitor setup and had no issues, but maybe it's really specific to dual monitor setup. Plus the game should default to fullscreen instead of borderless fullscreen. Thanks for the info, is added to the debug pile.

If it helps, both monitors are 2560x1440.

Also, this is a very small spoiler, but ALL main LI are virgins, until they engage with Ansel. (does not apply to all side characters)
We are also planning to create a general Event/fetish FAQ soon for all LI so people can better get an idea of what to expect from our game.

Then it would be even hotter if we could (have the option to) "keep them that way", by only fucking their butts.

 

[RoyalGuardMervin]

I just finished playing the current demo, it's nice and has potential. Here's some thing I noted:

First: I got stuck in the dialogue section in the dungeon hallway (around the secret passage area). I think I figured it out, as it only froze when I spammed the movement key, but when I didn't spammed the up key it was working fine. Though the bug doesn't trigger after the first time, no matter fast I mash the movement key.

Second: Being able to hide text boxes during the sex scenes would be quite good to enjoy the view of Callisdra (and the other girls) better, as the text box covers her lower part in two CGs (though the text box when Callisdra was sitting was a nice tease, but the text box in the missionary CG was just in the way).

P.S. It might be because I'm a fan of netori, but I don't mind the opening scene with Lirien with that "insecure guy", since I hope that the payout would totally be worth it (plus it's possible that Lirien might still be a virgin?). So at the very least, I hope there's an option to keep Lirien in that scene as is for that payout (also, though unlikely, the "throwaway girl" could be quite cute, so it'll be a shame not to being able to "steal" her from him).

Also, a hint for other players, when banging Ansel's head into the dungeon's walls to progress the story, make sure to use the "Enter" key instead of the up key.

 

[CuttleReefStudios]

I just finished playing the current demo, it's nice and has potential. Here's some thing I noted:

First: I got stuck in the dialogue section in the dungeon hallway (around the secret passage area). I think I figured it out, as it only froze when I spammed the movement key, but when I didn't spammed the up key it was working fine. Though the bug doesn't trigger after the first time, no matter fast I mash the movement key.

Second: Being able to hide text boxes during the sex scenes would be quite good to enjoy the view of Callisdra (and the other girls) better, as the text box covers her lower part in two CGs (though the text box when Callisdra was sitting was a nice tease, but the text box in the missionary CG was just in the way).

P.S. It might be because I'm a fan of netori, but I don't mind the opening scene with Lirien with that "insecure guy", since I hope that the payout would totally be worth it (plus it's possible that Lirien might still be a virgin?). So at the very least, I hope that Lirien in that scene doesn't get replaced by a "random throwaway girl" unless there's an option for either options.

Also, a hint for other players, when banging Ansel's head into the wall to progress the story, make sure to use the "Enter" key instead of the up key.

Thanks for the super detailed feedback. Yeah I had a feeling that this would be the cause for the bug. But now I have a clear idea where to look.
Hiding Textbox is on the same high priority list as autoskip, hopefully ready for next weeks update ^^

And for the scene, the plan for now will be when starting a game (or later in options) you will be able to choose not only this but a lot of other fetishes, like showing/hiding pubic hair and virgin blood etc. etc. as I know from personal experience that those things can be make/break as well. So overall everyone will have a better time.
I will never take away options, only add them ^^ (unless they reaaaaally turn out only dumb and bad)

 

[Anal-LoveR]

Anal sex.
Love anal sex!

 

[Strykker]

CuttleReefStudios Can we rename the mc?

 

[King Dong]

Ok, I just read most of this thread as I noticed the first screenshot was nice, but quickly realized the blonde guy in the shot wasn't the MC. I avoid NTR games (unfortunately they seem to be everywhere lately) so I needed to investigate.

After collecting what details I could from the thread. I came to the conclusion that the devs wanted to give the players a chance to have a netori experience with Lirien both for the MC to have an "I stole your girl" moment, AND for Lirien's future story development. I even saw that there was more then one option for how they were thinking about changing things. To this I would like to pitch my own idea for solving this problem.

In order for Netori to happen the protagonist need only steal someone else's LI. There is no need for that person, and their LI, to have had a physical relationship. So, with that in mind, I would suggest there not being one.

A simple solution to this situation would be to have Lirien and Lucien be in a non-physical relationship (with her "saving herself" or "taking things slow" type of vibes). Then Lucien cheats on her with some non-LI girl, Ansel finds out about it, and decides to try to take Lirien away from him. This leaves room for the PC to not feel bad about taking Lirien, and still gives you room to have her story revolve around her having a past relationship (for whatever that will do).

Long story short, there is almost no game here yet, but from what we already have one of the scenes is about a LI with another man and for a lot of people that will automatically put them off the game. Change it, don't change it, but either way be up front about it in the tags and/or description of the game.

Good luck with the future development, and hopefully you will be able to decide what you do, and don't, want the game to be because that will hugely affect the audience the game will attract.

 

[Peach Enthusiast]

Ok, I just read most of this thread as I noticed the first screenshot was nice, but quickly realized the blonde guy in the shot wasn't the MC. I avoid NTR games (unfortunately they seem to be everywhere lately) so I needed to investigate.

The latest Patreon update already lets you:

• Keep the scene as is.
• Replace the girl.
• Skip the scene.

So I think everyone should be satisfied.

Anal option has been added to

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, so that's great. Hope this option continues.


Now back to the bug reports. It seems that if we finish the demo, then go to the main menu, then start a new game, we have

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waiting for us right at the start and the conversation with Lucien never happens LOL. It's as if the new game gets awkwardly merged with the old game.

 

[Arabesque]

Potential technical virgin (anal only) playthrough? You had my interest, now you have my attention.

 

[CuttleReefStudios]

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, so that's great. Hope this option continues.

Now back to the bug reports. It seems that if we finish the demo, then go to the main menu, then start a new game, we have

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waiting for us right at the start and the conversation with Lucien never happens LOL. It's as if the new game gets awkwardly merged with the old game.

Dang man, I did NOT expect anyone to actually run a new game right after going through the demo and noticing this bug. Yeah the init code is a bit messed up. If you close and reopen the game, the new game option will work again. You guys are frecking thourogh ^^ but I love it. Thanks for being so invested!

As long as it makes sense (i.e. not a under the table handjob scene where anal would be seen XP) we will aim to add options. Which will bring us to below point:

Potential technical virgin (anal only) playthrough? You had my interest, now you have my attention.

After thinking about it a bit more I really like this idea. It could even play into the combat later, I have some ideas :3 So yeah, technical virign playthrough possible confirmed!

Good luck with the future development, and hopefully you will be able to decide what you do, and don't, want the game to be because that will hugely affect the audience the game will attract.

Thank you. I will add a spoiler to the OP that there are choices for first scene, so people with not get turned away from screenshots right away.

 

[Peach Enthusiast]

You guys are frecking thourogh ^^ but I love it. Thanks for being so invested!

If there's a potential a potential new game with an anal-only path in development, then I will always be invested.

At some point you should consider making a Discord server or something for Patrons to provide feedback or something. Until then I'll keep most of my feedback here, since it's better than Patreon's comment section.

After thinking about it a bit more I really like this idea. It could even play into the combat later, I have some ideas :3 So yeah, technical virign playthrough possible confirmed!

That's amazing to hear. Thanks to Anal-Lover and Arabesque for the extra nudge . So with that I have a few others suggestions:
1) I hope the missionary sex scene that gives strength will also eventually receive an anal version.

2) You have previously said "ALL main LI are virgins, until they engage with Ansel", then, assuming the players do not replace/skip the opening scene with Lirien, I hope it implies that Lirien has only been having anal sex with Lucien too. That would mean that either:
2A) Lucien is an assman himself.
2B) Lirien is a buttslut who prefers anal.
2C) Lirien is saving her virginity for marriage or whatever and only engages in anal until then.
I hope it's either 2B or 2C... She could then have some extra dialogue / affection for an assman Ansel. To compensate, you could give vaginal/oral preference to other characters, while still leaving Ansel (player) with the final decision of what they'll do,

3) Since you mentioned sex preferences potentially playing a role in combat, I have a very interesting idea. Though again, it's just a suggestion, you can dismiss this if you want.
When we activate Callisdra an intricate tattoo appears on her stomach. So what you could do is - if Ansel sticks it in her anus, instead a "tramp stamp" (A tattoo on the lower back, just above the butt) could appear instead. So then what you could do with this gameplay-wise is:
3.1) Stomach tattoo would mean that vaginal sex with Callisdra gives stats, while anal is just a bonus for the player, but does not provide any stats.
3.2) Tramp stamp would mean that anal sex with Callisdra gives stats, while vaginal is just a bonus for the player, but does not provide any stats.
3.3) Regarding oral, it could also give some stats as a neutral option. I was thinking of suggesting an Oral activation, but there's probably no way Ansel could reach her mouth when she's frozen before the activation LOL.

That way you add some "consequence" to the game, making the way we bond with Callisdra more important, but without locking out sex scenes for those that want both vaginal and anal.

I don't mind the opening scene with Lirien with that "insecure guy", since I hope that the payout would totally be worth it (plus it's possible that Lirien might still be a virgin?).

Yeah, that's my thinking exactly. If Lucien is supposed to be our main rival, then I cannot wait for the moment when we finally "steal his girl" so to speak. I hope it will be as satisfying as I imagine it to be.

 

[randomname2243]

Anal only possible run and it will be the best game if the game acknowledges your play style

 

[truplosh]

Now game is bugged. In dungeon after some short time it's imposible to move. WASD an QE doesnt work. ESC work though so i can load a game to a save right before entering dungeon. Yet the problem appears everytime.

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[Yukariin]

After thinking about it a bit more I really like this idea. It could even play into the combat later, I have some ideas :3 So yeah, technical virign playthrough possible confirmed!

just chimed in to say this would make me play the game and potentially support you.
as another posted mentioned, slightly custom dialogue to acknowledge the anal-only path would be amazing. something like was done in my pig princess.

 

[CuttleReefStudios]

If there's a potential a potential new game with an anal-only path in development, then I will always be invested.

At some point you should consider making a Discord server or something for Patrons to provide feedback or something. Until then I'll keep most of my feedback here, since it's better than Patreon's comment section.

That's amazing to hear. Thanks to Anal-Lover and Arabesque for the extra nudge . So with that I have a few others suggestions:
1) I hope the missionary sex scene that gives strength will also eventually receive an anal version.

2) You have previously said "ALL main LI are virgins, until they engage with Ansel", then, assuming the players do not replace/skip the opening scene with Lirien, I hope it implies that Lirien has only been having anal sex with Lucien too. That would mean that either:
2A) Lucien is an assman himself.
2B) Lirien is a buttslut who prefers anal.
2C) Lirien is saving her virginity for marriage or whatever and only engages in anal until then.
I hope it's either 2B or 2C... She could then have some extra dialogue / affection for an assman Ansel. To compensate, you could give vaginal/oral preference to other characters, while still leaving Ansel (player) with the final decision of what they'll do,

3) Since you mentioned sex preferences potentially playing a role in combat, I have a very interesting idea. Though again, it's just a suggestion, you can dismiss this if you want.
When we activate Callisdra an intricate tattoo appears on her stomach. So what you could do is - if Ansel sticks it in her anus, instead a "tramp stamp" (A tattoo on the lower back, just above the butt) could appear instead. So then what you could do with this gameplay-wise is:
3.1) Stomach tattoo would mean that vaginal sex with Callisdra gives stats, while anal is just a bonus for the player, but does not provide any stats.
3.2) Tramp stamp would mean that anal sex with Callisdra gives stats, while vaginal is just a bonus for the player, but does not provide any stats.
3.3) Regarding oral, it could also give some stats as a neutral option. I was thinking of suggesting an Oral activation, but there's probably no way Ansel could reach her mouth when she's frozen before the activation LOL.

That way you add some "consequence" to the game, making the way we bond with Callisdra more important, but without locking out sex scenes for those that want both vaginal and anal.


Yeah, that's my thinking exactly. If Lucien is supposed to be our main rival, then I cannot wait for the moment when we finally "steal his girl" so to speak. I hope it will be as satisfying as I imagine it to be.

Yup discord is on our screen, but I first have to read up on how to manage a server, till now I only was a user XP

Your feedback and ideas are really great, actually got my creative juices flowing ^^
1) A theming of the LI with anal, vag, oral + Callisdra as a switch that the player can push into one or the other direction ontop sounds really nice to me.

2) All I'll say is that you will be happy when the answer is revealed

3)
- the tramp stamp replacement works well too, will be put on the list for Janus. Generally the exclusive version you proposed is a bit too restrictive I think, but a variant of when callisdra was woken up w. anal/stays virgin = double gain from anal and vice versa feels like a good way to reward the choices.
- yeah as you said, oral simply doesn't make sense for waking callisdra up. Then again... Hmm... let me think a bit about it...

Now game is bugged. In dungeon after some short time it's imposible to move. WASD an QE doesnt work. ESC work though so i can load a game to a save right before entering dungeon. Yet the problem appears everytime.

Thanks for the report and even a video! Is it possible for you to use a physical keyboard as well and if yes does it only happen with the screen keyboard?

 

[Peach Enthusiast]

Yup discord is on our screen, but I first have to read up on how to manage a server, till now I only was a user XP

Your feedback and ideas are really great, actually got my creative juices flowing ^^
1) A theming of the LI with anal, vag, oral + Callisdra as a switch that the player can push into one or the other direction ontop sounds really nice to me.

2) All I'll say is that you will be happy when the answer is revealed

3)
- the tramp stamp replacement works well too, will be put on the list for Janus. Generally the exclusive version you proposed is a bit too restrictive I think, but a variant of when callisdra was woken up w. anal/stays virgin = double gain from anal and vice versa feels like a good way to reward the choices.
- yeah as you said, oral simply doesn't make sense for waking callisdra up. Then again... Hmm... let me think a bit about it...

Yeah, you are right, gains multiplier is better than exclusive bonus. I wanted the tattoo placement to have some gameplay significance, but my idea was a bit too restrictive.

Regarding Oral, if you do decide to implement it in the end, then here are my thoughts:
1) If you implement the Tramp Stamp for Anal, then you may then need to add a dedicated tattoo for Oral too, maybe around the neck, like a "choker" or something?

2) Maybe there are some crates in Callisdra's chamber for Ansel to push next to her and climb on top to reach Callisandra's mouth?

3) Maybe the innkeeper can sell a short ladder that Ansel can then use to lean against frozen Callisandra or the sign she holds to reach her mouth? Then you could add a bit of humour by having them both collapse to the floor the moment the stone exterior crumbles away. Then she'd have to "finish imprinting" by kneeling down or something.

The only questionable thing would be: How does he manage to stick it in her mouth, when it is closed, but I guess the same problem applies to all three holes LOL. So let's just say the magic keeps all 3 of those softer than the rest of the body.

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[truplosh]

Thanks for the report and even a video! Is it possible for you to use a physical keyboard as well and if yes does it only happen with the screen keyboard?

I used screen keyboard just to show on video how exactly it happens. Didn't wanted to search for input overlay to do that.
So yes, the situation is the same with the physical keyboard.

 

[CuttleReefStudios]

Yeah, you are right, gains multiplier is better than exclusive bonus. I wanted the tattoo placement to have some gameplay significance, but my idea was a bit too restrictive.

Regarding Oral, if you do decide to implement it in the end, then here are my thoughts:
1) If you implement the Tramp Stamp for Anal, then you may then need to add a dedicated tattoo for Oral too, maybe around the neck, like a "choker" or something?
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Yeah, the choker idea is definitly the right way to go. When I remake the character/skill menus I'll add some UI to reflect which way Callisdra is pushed currently. Plus probably later down an item to redo that choice if people want to switch things up.

Okey the whole Profile over CG situation should NOT happen. I'll have to double check that spot again. Hmmm I guess there could be situations where we have cg background and a 3rd character would show up in profile form... Maybe a double click setup, first hides textbox and second, if profile images are visible, hides those too and 3rd brings all back. I'll play around a bit ^^