Oh gosh, hey everyone! I'm the dev! Brand new to the site, had no idea this thread existed until a friend pointed it out to me.
First off, I'm humbled by the enthusiasm. KIND OF expected a lot of dislike, and that which I've gotten, I
totally understand. I fully acknowledge that the art style takes some getting used to, and it's not for everyone.
Not to mention, the cheating/softcore(especially
this softcore) combo is something I just never see (but personally WANT to see), which is a big part of why I made this. It's not everyone's cup of tea, and that's okay!
Regarding sex scene RNG/penalties: In my mind, the "canon" first sex scenes in this game would happen during the band tour (which is about to start, but hasn't started just yet). As such, literally all the sex scenes available right now are kind of meant as "bonuses." Also, after doing it, I wanted the high guilt to lead to you missing out on the next sex scene or two, especially early on...and when there's only a total of 4 possible for each non-Stella (
and the first one with each is really difficult in the first place), you get a game where you get to fuck the same lady once, maybe twice, unless you do a LOT of save-scumming and focus on her.
tl;dr: The game is unfinished. This is just the first stage.
That said, in the current update I'm working on, I've already halved the lust penalties from -20 to -10 after sex, and may eradicate them and the like penalties altogether. I may reduce the amount of guilt gained as well (by default, anyway - not all scenes add the same values).
There are a lot of hidden game mechanics. The tutorial is already more of an information overload than I'd like, so I didn't really get into it. But for those invested, there are some mechanics that it's probably good for you to know.
So, here are just a few things not explained in the tutorial (as I post this, anyway):
- When you see a "*" next to an option, that means it's better than usual. Study and Band options are doubled, while conversations go from 3 stages to 4.
- Like I said above, there are 4 chances for sex scenes with each non-Stella waifu.
- There are 4 chapters, and each girl in each chapter has 1 unique "solo" scene. Each chapter also has a unique band gig scene.
- Sex is possible in any solo scene from Chapter 2 onward, for a total of 3 each. Sex is also possible in the second band gig event with whomever you choose to hang out with (hence, a total of 4 each).
- Band and Academics are WAY WORTH IT.
- Like the tutorial says, most sex scenes are gated behind them (Band for Kelly, Academics for Amy, both for Julie).
- Like the tutorial doesn't say, the length of your conversations in solo scenes are directly influenced by these stats. For example, if Amy wants to study with you and your academics is very high, it stands to reason you'd have a lot more time to talk. That means Band and Academics pay off huge in the long run.
- During concerts, when everyone blushes at you for singing your heart out, they each gain lust equal to half your band stat. I wanna give a similar upside to Academics but haven't gotten around to it yet.
- During any solo scene after Chapter 1 (with anyone other than Stella), if your Band/Academics is high enough to pass the first gate, a moment will come when you'll see a lone ellipses (where the only text is "..."). This typically marks a "lust check."
- If her "Like" and "Lust" values are greater than 0, then there is always a chance for success, however small.
- There is also always a chance for failure, however large lol.
- Love (only raised through...making love) is the only way to eventually remove this chance for failure, and the game's not nearly long enough yet for that. I may fuck with love's role in the formula more before all is said and done.
God, there are more things, but it's just too much for me to explain all at once. I hope you understand.
Thank you so much for the interest! I'll try to answer a few questions in my next few posts.
