Ren'Py Melodic Dates [v1.5] [Poison Adrian]

[Oattakku]

K I feel like an idiot, but how do you save?

Also I personally love the sister, seems like alot of missed opportunities there. Just age her up and call her step sister...

 

[Oattakku]

K I feel like an idiot, but how do you save?

Also I personally love the sister, seems like alot of missed opportunities there. Just age her up and call her step sister...

I am an idiot didn't see the little grey boxes smack dab on daily interface.

 

[Cartageno]

I am an idiot didn't see the little grey boxes smack dab on daily interface.

If it's any consolation, it took me some time, too. Guess we're all too much on Ren'Py autopilot.

 

[Poison_Adrian]

Any walkthrough to avoid the grind?

I'll probably write a basic walkthrough. Not much grind to do yet though haha

I am an idiot didn't see the little grey boxes smack dab on daily interface.

You're not the first one having trouble finding the way to save, so I'll think of something

 

[Hentai Prince]

Animated tag removed, I don't know why it was there.

Oh no! You broke my heart. I was actually hoping it was true. Oh well. I'm sure it will be amazing either way.

 

[Furyan]

I'll probably write a basic walkthrough. Not much grind to do yet though haha

You're not the first one having trouble finding the way to save, so I'll think of something

I'm grinding cause ain't that clear the presents that the girls like, still stuck in most of them...

 

[Poison_Adrian]

I'm grinding cause ain't that clear the presents that the girls like, still stuck in most of them...

Haven't you seen those words and sentences in a yellow color while talking to them or during their scenes? Those are hints for you to know the correct gifts. If you have, is it still that unclear yet? Hmmm I thought it isn't...

 

[IdleGuy]

You'll have to pay attention to what they say. Don't worry, key words/sentences to find out their fave gifts will be highlighted.

Only works for one item. Then a food item it seems.
The one thing I found annoying about this is:

1. The limited inventory. I bought all the items in one shop assuming I needed them eventually. Now I need to waste turns and money getting rid of them because I can't carry more and can't sell back.
2. Not knowing the store stock and what items they carry. I did listen to the Aimee saying she needed a camera. Then went to the Tech shop and found "Reflux Camera" (I think?). Gifted it to her. Nothing. So I assumed it was wrong. It's not until several days later when a "normal" camera showed up that I realised my mistake. I didn't even know shops cycled inventory until I unlocked one of the second batch girls, noticed she saying her phone was broken. Went to the shop as I knew I'd seen it before but noticing it wasn't there.

So yeah. Make those things a little clearer. Alternatively, once you've learned all of a girl's details, have her hint at her favourite items (lewd items too, since I don't think there's any indication for those?) or have her remind you of past conversations.

Other than that, solid work.

 

[Poison_Adrian]

Only works for one item. Then a food item it seems.
The one thing I found annoying about this is:

1. The limited inventory. I bought all the items in one shop assuming I needed them eventually. Now I need to waste turns and money getting rid of them because I can't carry more and can't sell back.
2. Not knowing the store stock and what items they carry. I did listen to the Aimee saying she needed a camera. Then went to the Tech shop and found "Reflux Camera" (I think?). Gifted it to her. Nothing. So I assumed it was wrong. It's not until several days later when a "normal" camera showed up that I realised my mistake. I didn't even know shops cycled inventory until I unlocked one of the second batch girls, noticed she saying her phone was broken. Went to the shop as I knew I'd seen it before but noticing it wasn't there.

So yeah. Make those things a little clearer. Alternatively, once you've learned all of a girl's details, have her hint at her favourite items (lewd items too, since I don't think there's any indication for those?) or have her remind you of past conversations.

Other than that, solid work.

I really liked your comment. Thanks for the feedback!
So I'm thinking of several things I can do:
First, I'll probably make a "trash" button to throw items away. It wouldn't be fair if I made the possibility of reselling the items. You're supposed to manage both your inventory and your money well and to buy only the things you know you will need based on the things the girls tell you.
Second, I'll do that so that MC's sister or MC himself makes the player clear that the girls will give you clues about their favorite items and also that the shops have different items each day.

About your issues, I can tell you some things: about the limited inventory, I won't make more room for items just yet, I think 12 items are enough to carry, at least for now. About Aimee's camera, well, the "Reflex Camera" is what it is, a reflex camera, intended to do photos. Since Aimee is a streamer, I thought the average player would know that's not the camera she'd need. That being said, maybe I should just remove the reflex camera as an item. About lewd items, as you've probably seen since you crossed it out, there are indications for those, although they're highlighted in a different color. About "remindind you of past conversations", keep in mind you can replay every scene by going to the Info tab of the girls and clicking on the icons. This is not only made to let you replay them for the sake of seeing them but also for you to remember the hints at their favorite gifts.

Thanks for the feedback, man!

 

[gcgame]

i like this game,

and what's taylor third gift

 

[Poison_Adrian]

i like this game,

and what's taylor third gift

You might want to replay Taylor's first scene (you know, from the Info tab) and pay attention to what she said, and then look for something that matches that in the stores or wait for it to appear

 

[Cartageno]

Sorry, but sister is 16 yo, so no incest in this game haha
Well, I'll tell you something: I thought of both Huniepop and Tropical Liquor to make Melodic Dates!

That's what I thought and what it should be (although I am quite positive the actress will be of age). Just with the HuniePop similarities and there the Explaining Fairy joining in the fry after a while, I was a bit afraid she'd do the same. Probably better to stay out of it, or make her at least 17 otherwise with a birthday after a while, but again, probably better to just leave her be.

 

[Poison_Adrian]

Guys, it'd be awesome if you all could drop by this free post in my Patreon, read it and comment on it:

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It's about the real name of the models, both in Melodic Dates and Clockwork Poison, which we just talk about it this very morning in this thread. Thank you so much!

 

[itsreal]

Great game. I've always played the Renpy games here and never a "live-action" one. But you've done well with this one.

A good tip for everyone is that you can "replay" scenes under "girl info, left arrow" and find out the gifts she's looking for. Without that tip, I don't think I'd figure this out.

Truthfully, I don't read and memorize every word of these things.

 

[IdleGuy]

About your issues, I can tell you some things: about the limited inventory, I won't make more room for items just yet, I think 12 items are enough to carry, at least for now. About Aimee's camera, well, the "Reflex Camera" is what it is, a reflex camera, intended to do photos. Since Aimee is a streamer, I thought the average player would know that's not the camera she'd need. That being said, maybe I should just remove the reflex camera as an item. About lewd items, as you've probably seen since you crossed it out, there are indications for those, although they're highlighted in a different color. About "remindind you of past conversations", keep in mind you can replay every scene by going to the Info tab of the girls and clicking on the icons. This is not only made to let you replay them for the sake of seeing them but also for you to remember the hints at their favorite gifts.

Thanks for the feedback, man!

You're overestimating the thinking I'm doing with my head whilst playing these games. Also, I don't know what a reflex camera is. Maybe it's lost in translation as I'm not a native English speaker. Genuinely never heard of it before.
And, again, I had no idea that the 'video camera' was even a thing. Aimee was the first girl I did, I saw she needed a camera. I went to the Tech shop, I saw a 'reflex camera'. I assumed that was the thing she needed. Bought it, gifted it. Nothing. Then my assumption was that "maybe the favourite gifts are randomised?" Obtuse? Yes. But have you played any of the games on this goddamn website? Most run on Sierra point 'n' click logic.

How about you show ALL the items a shop has for sale, but grey out everything not in inventory that day? That would alleviate a lot of issues. My point is that I did pay attention, but didn't know the items I needed were unavailable. Say you do all three main girls, get all their hints

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but NONE of them are available in the shop that day (or for several days if it's truly random). How is a player supposed to intuit that the items will appear in the shop eventually?

 

[Poison_Adrian]

You're overestimating the thinking I'm doing with my head whilst playing these games. Also, I don't know what a reflex camera is. Maybe it's lost in translation as I'm not a native English speaker. Genuinely never heard of it before.
And, again, I had no idea that the 'video camera' was even a thing. Aimee was the first girl I did, I saw she needed a camera. I went to the Tech shop, I saw a 'reflex camera'. I assumed that was the thing she needed. Bought it, gifted it. Nothing. Then my assumption was that "maybe the favourite gifts are randomised?" Obtuse? Yes. But have you played any of the games on this goddamn website? Most run on Sierra point 'n' click logic.

How about you show ALL the items a shop has for sale, but grey out everything not in inventory that day? That would alleviate a lot of issues. My point is that I did pay attention, but didn't know the items I needed were unavailable. Say you do all three main girls, get all their hints

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but NONE of them are available in the shop that day (or for several days if it's truly random). How is a player supposed to intuit that the items will appear in the shop eventually?

Again, you're completely right. What's more, I've always been afraid that from the information and knowledge I have about my own game (since I'm the one making it after all), I was all wrong about what players might know or find or not just by playing it, since the concept of it is quite different between you players and me. Well, the reflex camera and the shop stock is a clear example of this issue.

About this issue in particular, as I said, I'll make clear in the prologue from v0.2 on that the stock of the stores is renewed everyday.

 

[Cartageno]

You're overestimating the thinking I'm doing with my head whilst playing these games. Also, I don't know what a reflex camera is. Maybe it's lost in translation as I'm not a native English speaker. Genuinely never heard of it before.
And, again, I had no idea that the 'video camera' was even a thing. Aimee was the first girl I did, I saw she needed a camera. I went to the Tech shop, I saw a 'reflex camera'. I assumed that was the thing she needed. Bought it, gifted it. Nothing. Then my assumption was that "maybe the favourite gifts are randomised?" Obtuse? Yes. But have you played any of the games on this goddamn website? Most run on Sierra point 'n' click logic.

How about you show ALL the items a shop has for sale, but grey out everything not in inventory that day? That would alleviate a lot of issues. My point is that I did pay attention, but didn't know the items I needed were unavailable. Say you do all three main girls, get all their hints

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but NONE of them are available in the shop that day (or for several days if it's truly random). How is a player supposed to intuit that the items will appear in the shop eventually?

While the main issue was already addressed, for informative purposes: this is a

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As for the other thing (by the way, it should be mentioned that some of the favorites are food, which you will of course find in the questions you ask the characters) it probably depends on your luck and on whether you will remember on your second visit that items are different or suddenly some are there twice. (And yes, the floral bikini took me a while, too, luck can be a harsh mistress)

 

[quietboy8778]

I really enjoyed my time playing this game. I'm a sucker for a good simdate game, and I'm really impressed with a lot of things you're implementing. Unlock-able content is few and far between on a lot of games on this site and I'm very pleased to see it in this game in the videos after you have maxed out your interactions with the girls. I truly hope that you will throw in a house wife or soccer mom! Keep up the good work my friend!

 

[Errtu]

This game is great. The short animated clips are a nice little bonus to the great scene captures and transitions that you use. Kudos to you dev. The easy mode has not been overly grindy but does require a bit of effort. Good stuff!

 

[calicoba90]

i cant find some objects maybe some tips on game can be cool... i cant found the third object of lauren and Taylor