VN Ren'Py Completed Melody [v1.00 Extras] [MrDots Games]

[Deleted member 3313072]

This is the first game I've played where the MC is actually significantly closer to my age I would guess late 30's, unless I missed some details. I know he was with Bethany for 8 years and she was a fan girl. But how long did he play before he met her? And he did go to college too.

Usually the MC is college aged or right around there (granted I've only played a half dozen VNs.) So I actually identify closer with the MC in this game than I have in any others and Melody's age actually bothers me because she is so young. That's why I liked Amy at first, because she was 31 & more mature.

With Melody, you are looking at almost a 20 year age gap... Although the game doesn't show it, Melody has daddy issues. She doesn't know anything about her father. Arnold has clearly stated that she is not his child and his actions show he doesn't feel as if he is her father. She gets feelings for someone who would be her father's age, who is her mentor and an authority figure. Makes perfect sense.

He's a little older than Amy yeah, so probably near 35 or so, so we're talking probably a 16 year age gap between them. I mean I'm 46 and I don't like the fact that with the baby ending, she has to stay home all day with the kid while he's touring doing what she wants to do. To me, it would almost plant the seed of regret or resentment if it were a real-life issue where a woman's career gets derailed over motherhood.

I mean I'm sure in the Perfect ending in some timeline they probably do have a kid or two at one point, but who knows.

 

[Tor7]

The thing I don't like at the pregnancy ending is that she's 19, with a kid, at home, while he's touring. Yes she may look happy, but I would think she'd be happier living her dream, not singing at a nightclub or taking care of a kid almost alone while he's out touring.

It's not fair to her at all, and as cute as it may be, I just think it's really wrong. It actually made me blow smoke out of my ears because none of it is fair to her. You know what I mean? I mean, like Sophia said, it's not the 50s anymore.

That's my take on it at least.

You are totally right there. I over looked that. She never stated that she wanted to have kids (correct me if I'm wrong) and I do believe that she would get resentful having to be a single mother while he was on tour. I've been a single parent. That sucks. And even having friends/family watch the kids from time to time, that's not the same as having 2 parents there.

I'll have to do another run and see if I get get 405. Still no clue what I missed that cost me the 2 points in my first perfect run. Shrugs.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

You are totally right there. I over looked that. She never stated that she wanted to have kids (correct me if I'm wrong) and I do believe that she would get resentful having to be a single mother while he was on tour. I've been a single parent. That sucks. And even having friends/family watch the kids from time to time, that's not the same as having 2 parents there.

I'll have to do another run and see if I get get 405. Still no clue what I missed that cost me the 2 points in my first perfect run. Shrugs.

It's probably something very little, one interaction, that's why I use the walkthrough mod & the walkthrough at the same time. I've hit the perfect every time except for the pregnancy run. Since then, I'll be damned if I don't hit 405 every damn time.

And no, she or he never mentioned anything about wanting kids the entire game minus the one joke she pulls on him at the hotel in her bunny outfit.

 

[tommo1707]

Trying all the endings one by one. Got Melody normal good ending first time round. Second time I pursued just Sophia to see how it played out!

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despite Bethany being an absolute word removed she is hot! I was hoping for some makeup sex at the end there!! haha.

Melody / Sophia lesbian route next. Great game. Cheers.

 

[cxx]

well mc was working to bring food to table and like i said earlier doubt he was touring 365 days per year.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

well mc was working to bring food to table and like i said earlier doubt he was touring 365 days per year.

Yeah I know that, but still she's home still dealing with a kid alone while he's out living his dream, she's glued to the house, maybe singing once or twice a week at a club, but is she doing that while he's on tour? Probably not.

To me, it's a sad ending, and most certainly in real life would build resentment or regret of some kind all because he didn't pull out when he should've. Just another teen superstar that could've been something.

I guess I dig too deep into these games, but if I was her, I know for sure shit I'd rather be on the road playing to packed houses or arenas every night rather than changing shitty diapers or dealing with taking care of a kid 24/7 waiting until he gets home, and for how long?

 

[cxx]

WE don't know how much her hubby is away, he might be at home most of week or month and he might be playing drums when she sings on club and she might eventually get back to recording but since canon ending is superstar we won't know what their family life was in long run.

 

[SlightlyPanda]

Really enjoyed the game. Though a big criticism that i have is the lack of information involving choices. I encountered many choices that just happened to be random choices. You have to hint and lead up to those choices. Really took me out of it a couple of times. Also the word keen came up way too much. In any case i had an enjoyable time with this novel. Best of luck in the future.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Really enjoyed the game. Though a big criticism that i have is the lack of information involving choices. I encountered many choices that just happened to be random choices. You have to hint and lead up to those choices. Really took me out of it a couple of times. Also the word keen came up way too much. In any case i had an enjoyable time with this novel. Best of luck in the future.

I got this game about three weeks ago and I immediately downloaded the walkthrough, and the WT mod for it. Turns out, the walkthrough .PDF is 66 pages long, which I personally wasn't ready for but it does give you a little bit of an idea why you're doing or about to do a certain choice, but it did seem a bit random when I first played.

Also, completely agree on the "keen" word over-usage. I'm going to go through my pure Melody run starting soon and am going to count how many times "keen" comes up throughout the entire game. Guessing low to mid 20s, maybe more?

 

[Yjae]

is the game have engaging story with interesting characters and lovable heroines to have fun with???

 

[Jumbi]

is the game have engaging story with interesting characters and lovable heroines to have fun with???

I am not sure about the 'heroine' part, but Melody, the female protagonist, is lovable for sure. And the game is very good.

 

[Yjae]

I am not sure about the 'heroine' part, but Melody, the female protagonist, is lovable for sure. And the game is very good.

Great! That seals the deal for me!

 

[cxx]

I am not sure about the 'heroine' part, but Melody, the female protagonist, is lovable for sure. And the game is very good.

she's not protagonist, her teacher is.

 

[Jumbi]

she's not protagonist, her teacher is.

That she is not a playable character does not make her any less important. At least that is the way I see this matter.

 

[cxx]

That she is not a playable character does not make her any less important. At least that is the way I see this matter.

nope. she's main char in this game but protagonist is guy who teaches etc her.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

That she is not a playable character does not make her any less important. At least that is the way I see this matter.

Well, to be honest, there are a few choices as Melody you have to make, and there are a few choices as Sophia you have to make, most of them concerning Xianne. It might not mean she's playable in the traditional sense, but certain options and questions you have to ask DO come from either one of them that DO drive the story, however small, forward.

So, take that as you want

 

[jaw1986baby]

That she is not a playable character does not make her any less important. At least that is the way I see this matter.

Typically we call them Main LI (Love Interest)
Main girl
Focus girl (The game has her name after all)

 

[Jumbi]

Well, to be honest, there are a few choices as Melody you have to make, and there are a few choices as Sophia you have to make, most of them concerning Xianne. It might not mean she's playable in the traditional sense, but certain options and questions you have to ask DO come from either one of them that DO drive the story, however small, forward.

So, take that as you want

Yes, you are absolutely right. To be honest, I had forgotten about those few decisions you make as Melody and Sophia. I last played this game a few months ago and my memory is not that good, it seems.

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

I've only played Melody's SOLO route/Perfect Ending so I don't know what other girls you have options to ask questions for. But I know during my Melody runs, she asks the MC about several things; touring, Jade, telling her Aunt about the relationship, etc.

Now if you go another girls' route or even full bore MFF or MFFF, I'm pretty sure you have times where you have options/choices to speak "for them" as well.

Hell, in the beginning of the game you speak as Rebecca within the first 30 or so minutes. So protagonist or heroine or whatever, you make choices I'm sure for a lot of girls that push the story forward.

They might not be important in the big picture, but they do push forward. Don't you even make a choice or two as Lester during the radio interview?

So look at it from whatever viewpoint you want. Everybody matters in this game on some level

 

[Deleted member 3313072]

Yes, you are absolutely right. To be honest, I had forgotten about those few decisions you make as Melody and Sophia. I last played this game a few months ago and my memory is not that good, it seems.

I just finished a run today, so it's all fresh in my head, as my post right before this one shows.