Yeah, I see what you mean about that time loop. I believe that the writing problem comes from the fact that the plot is not written in advance. Admittedly, it becomes difficult to expand the story in an interesting way that surprises the player about what might happen when the writing depends on player feedback. The MC's actions and reactions try to revolve around a single goal, which is to jump on anything with two legs and a pair of tits, which he does perfectly. I'm curious to see how this story will evolve, and I think there are still ideas that remain untapped. Even while remaining a prisoner of this groundhog day, I think it would have been interesting to work around the hidden scenes, integrating them plainly into the main plot so that they have an influence on the main story. Then starting from the different branches thus created, break this loop and see the Mc face the multiple consequences of his choices perhaps? And maybe also create some interactions between SWM and LOT?
really?! i get taking fan input, but basing your story around that is a horrible idea. The writer should always have a general idea of what they want to do, especially if their taking on a challenge like Groundhog day. I get why this is so poorly written now.
The MC's character doesn't really make much sense to me, at least not in regards to his family. From what i gather his Liz seems to be a really good Mother, loving, caring, takes care of her kids, puts up a strong front for them, even if she has to internalize a lot of her personal struggles. Megan seems to be a really good sister, as they are extremely close, get along really well, and she actively asks him what's wrong if she senses anything he's struggling with. Jess while being an asshole now, was apparently nice before hand. So why does this Piece of Shit feel absolutely no ways, about scheming to rape them? it just makes him look like a trash human being, as he has no real motivation for wanting to do this. Yea "no consequences" but somebody isn't going to simply actively hurt the ppl around them without much thought just because of that. What makes it even more perplexing is that from what we gather, Liz has done a pretty good job raising her other kids, yea doesn't really treat the MC differently, so why is he such a Piece of Shit? My lowkey theory is that, his the person in the simulation isn't actually part of this family, and just made to think so, but that's just headcanon i came up with to make some sense of the story. Personally I think due to the whole groundhog day thing, they shouldn't have made incest a thing at all, cause it takes development for the characters to be okay with it.
I'm interested in your Hidden Scenes idea, but i feel it would produce the same issue no? in essence the game would still revolve around grinding towards sex/rape scenes, that end up being rushed because there's a lack of organic development. Unless your saying that unlocking said scenes would be like a puzzle as opposed to a grind, and finally unlocking them would break the loop, and force the MC to face consequences. That i'm all for as it could be interesting, but it would have to be genuine consequences not the bullshit Season 2 came up with, as this could spur character development. Something like:
Liz- she's finally made aware her son has been trying to rape her, and MC is forced to not only own up to his actions, but put in work to redeem himself, realizing he needs to start valuing other ppl as human beings.
Jess- made aware her brother had been trying to take advantage of her drunkness, to get her to fuck him. MC is put under the wringer as Jess "Punishes" him for his actions, and he's forced to prove to her he's not a PoS.
Elle and Zoe- this could stay the same as I think the whole double booking both women thing could work. They both "dump him" and he realizes that he could have had genuinely had either one, but due to his greediness fucked that up.
That's just a few in mind.
This should have been Season 2, instead we not only get the same bullshit but the MC is rewarded for his shittiness. Why is Liz okay with fucking her son, when the day before she not only thought it was wrong, but only did it, because she felt she had to or he would never have a normal life? Why is Jess all of a sudden "I've been a horrible sister, now i want to make it right by sexual acts", because she saw his big dick, got paid a few compliments, and was forced to "help him out"? This game legit just feels like the ppl programming the simluation are just rewriting shit so the MC can keep doing what he's doing, lol(which might be what's actually happening as the girls do seem to change in little ways even on repeats of the same days).
