Ren'Py Meridia [v0.1.1] [ScriptVeil Games]

[Power Broker]

Good game so far, I'm looking forward to more.

 

[MagicMan753]

I want to have faith in this game, cause it looks good but I just can't and the dev's silence doesn't help.

- Lesbian path feels like a lie and tack on, cause when every character is a dude except like 4-5 girls, how could we expect anything different. Should have balance.
- My top two girls, Freya and Rachel, not even sure if they will be LI's. One is unknown character from beginning, other is sister and unfortunately seems unlikely, and those are the only two I want most.
- Froced facial from dude. There should be a way to avoid, or duck. What else will dev force on us, this should be made optional.
- Sandbox grind. This one is subjective, but just worry how bad it will be.

Like I see beautiful characters, interesting things, but feel like that is all this will be, just another rinse and repeat game where we just try to make MC a slut.
So maybe I'll keep an eye out, but don't have my hopes high.

 

[johnyakuza1]

Like I see beautiful characters, interesting things, but feel like that is all this will, just another rinse and repeat game where we just try to make MC a slut.
So maybe I'll keep an eye out, but don't have my hopes high.

Too bad for you, but that's exactly what this game is. It's not pretending to be anything more than a corruption game, and it'll mostly feature straight interactions.

- Froced facial from dude. There should be a way to avoid, or duck. What else will dev force on us, this should be more optional.

It's not that deep. It's a comical scene to introduce the roommate and make it clear the kind of pervert he is, right from the beginning, and Elly has the choice afterwards to taste his jizz as well, which adds to her lust, so that was optional. It's clear you don't enjoy hetero content, and if that's the case, this game might not be for you. I'm surprised you didn't mention Lucas, because I have a feeling he's going to do a lot of forced stuff in the future.

 

[MagicMan753]

Too bad for you, but that's exactly what this game is. It's not pretending to be anything more than a corruption game, and it'll mostly feature straight interactions.

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It's not that deep. It's a comical scene to introduce the roommate and make it clear the kind of pervert he is, right from the beginning, and Elly has the choice afterwards to taste his jizz as well, which adds to her lust, so that was optional. It's clear you don't enjoy hetero content, and if that's the case, this game might not be for you. I'm surprised you didn't mention Lucas, because I have a feeling he's going to do a lot of forced stuff in the future.

No, hetero doesn't automatically mean corruption, can't believe I have to explain this. And I guess he should remove romance and anything alike in the synopsis if so.

I am fine with a little imbalance of genders, but a bit too much, add a couple more girls, and make sure there is some lesbian content, a decent amount every update. Also just some confirmation, on Freya and Rachel status from dev sould be nice.

And great, you found the jizz on face funny, good for you, probably because that is what happens every night to you, I didn't like it or find enjoyable and I am sure some others didn't like as well.
I will take less content if it means its avoidable. Dev should just make it avoidable, and future stuff avodiable, would make everyone happy.

But think whatever you want and have a good day, cause you aren't worth my time anymore.

 

[BAYEK]

+1

 

[Med_Vandel]

What's the straight vs lesbian content ratio like for this game? I was hoping to stick to straight paths mostly. The game tags seem to imply there isn't going to be much of it.

 

[Lynava]

What's the straight vs lesbian content ratio like for this game? I was hoping to stick to straight paths mostly. The game tags seem to imply there isn't going to be much of it.

Perhaps somewhere around 80 to 20, if not 90 to 10 percent.
There are only 5 female characters in the game again, and 2 of them are family members, that is, the mother and the sister.

 

[ScriptVeil Games]

Apologies are never easy...

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I have to apologize on this glorious Sunday.



I fear Chet’s actions have caused some great dismay to many forum lurkers here. His actions were disgusting, incomprehensible at best, and he will, no, he must do better (in the words of Theo). Subjecting you to his love juice on the first release was a rookie mistake. Being surprised during an intense edging session is no excuse.

P.S. The scene is staying as-is

Though I'm not a big commenter on F95, I’m always watching and always appreciating. The comment about “a developer recounting his mother's escapades with a bunch of guys” did make me giggle, so I do thank you for that. I feel like this place will be a great inspiration for Theo in subsequent releases.

To my lesbian lovers, again, I apologize for the homemade face mask you were forced to wear in this first release. There are two types of facials in this world, and that wasn't the one you were asking for. Sometimes things happen that are outside of our control, and sometimes we simply have to adapt to the moment (you totally tasted it, didn’t you?). Fret not, I will make these sticky situations avoidable in the future. I’ll have you dodging love shots like you were Muhammad Ali. Though I do have a personal taste for the hetero path, there will be plenty of lovely ladies to romance over time, including professors, coworkers, and students. Here is a little preview of Professor Couture.



To my brothers and sisters in purity, I see your concerns. Being pantsed in front of Sheriff Herbusch was brash at best. You and you alone should be in control of getting pantsed. Your womanhood is safe, and the path of pure innocence is staying intact. If you missed Mr. Mochi in the free roam section, please know his sweetness is my personal reminder that the MC always has a path free of corruption or "lady of the night" type activities.

In all seriousness, I truly appreciate everyone who downloaded, played, and commented. Positive or negative, I welcome the feedback. I've always valued a difference in opinions and always will. Theo exists because of you. He is my way of tying the F95 community and the world of Meridia together.

Look, the game will not be for everyone, and I am not trying to make it so. This is my first attempt at making a VN, and I’m sticking to my vision. Yeah, I'll miss the mark sometimes, run into issues, and probably upset a few people along the way, but it's all a part of the journey. If you are enjoying yourself, I hope you stick around.

I will be posting a new devlog on Patreon tonight that goes over the release, answers a few lingering questions, and gives a look at what's coming next. It will be free, so feel free to stop by.

Love you all. ❤

 

[johnyakuza1]

To my brothers and sisters in purity, I see your concerns. Being pantsed in front of Sheriff Herbusch was brash at best. You and you alone should be in control of getting pantsed. Your womanhood is safe, and the path of pure innocence is staying intact. If you missed Mr. Mochi in the free roam section, please know his sweetness is my personal reminder that the MC always has a path free of corruption or “lady of the night” type activities.

It’s great that you’re addressing the concerns, but honestly, not everything needs to be a choice, and not everything has to be in the player’s control. The game is absolutely fine as-is, and you should definitely stick to your original vision.

I can’t imagine the amount of branching paths and extra work and more renders would be required in the future if you start adding choices for every minuscule thing that happens to Elly that some people won’t like—Elly had a facial, so what? Someone used magic to drop her pants, so what? In my opinion, those scenes were integral to the story’s fabric, and you were trying to establish the introduction and worldbuilding. It’s no wonder that people don’t read books anymore, because they can’t have the “control” over the narrative presented by the author.

Just because someone only prefers the pure route, it should not mean that they went through the entire game without encountering anything sexual or no one laying a finger on her or totally innocent or aloof about sex... but that they managed to resist the lust, corruption, and desires not to give in, and stayed chaste and virgin till the very end. Similarly, just because someone only prefers the lesbian route does not mean they go through the entire game without a single hetero encounter, or without ever seeing a dick, because that's unrealistic and goofy. Less than 1% of the audience cares about this stuff.

 

[Speedfeed]

It’s great that you’re addressing the concerns, but honestly, not everything needs to be a choice, and not everything has to be in the player’s control. The game is absolutely fine as-is, and you should definitely stick to your original vision.

I can’t imagine the amount of branching paths and extra work and more renders would be required in the future if you start adding choices for every minuscule thing that happens to Elly that some people won’t like—Elly had a facial, so what? Someone used magic to drop her pants, so what? In my opinion, those scenes were integral to the story’s fabric, and you were trying to establish the introduction and worldbuilding. It’s no wonder that people don’t read books anymore, because they can’t have the “control” over the narrative presented by the author.

Just because someone only prefers the pure route, it should not mean that they went through the entire game without encountering anything sexual or no one laying a finger on her or totally innocent or aloof about sex... but that they managed to resist the lust, corruption, and desires not to give in, and stayed chaste and virgin till the very end. Similarly, just because someone only prefers the lesbian route does not mean they go through the entire game without a single hetero encounter, or without ever seeing a dick, because that's unrealistic and goofy. Less than 1% of the audience cares about this stuff.

to the people who prefer being a lesbian and going that route there shouldn't be forced interactions with men of any kind. if you as a player wanted to play as a straight guy and wanted to go a hetero route, would you be okay with that mc getting his pants pulled down by another guy, getting groped by a guy and had some other guy give him a facial? or would you like to have the option to avoid that? which would make more sense and be more inclusive? it's a game by the dev yes but it's also a game where you can make choices and imo since there's a lesbian tag and female protag tag, people should have the choice and option to avoid any sexual interactions with men. it's why I appreciate dev listening to feedback and what they said regarding the lesbian lovers because they understood what the issues and problems were and will be correcting that which will make the game better and digestible to more people who have different preferences.

 

[ScriptVeil Games]

It’s great that you’re addressing the concerns, but honestly, not everything needs to be a choice, and not everything has to be in the player’s control. The game is absolutely fine as-is, and you should definitely stick to your original vision.

I can’t imagine the amount of branching paths and extra work and more renders would be required in the future if you start adding choices for every minuscule thing that happens to Elly that some people won’t like—Elly had a facial, so what? Someone used magic to drop her pants, so what? In my opinion, those scenes were integral to the story’s fabric, and you were trying to establish the introduction and worldbuilding. It’s no wonder that people don’t read books anymore, because they can’t have the “control” over the narrative presented by the author.

Just because someone only prefers the pure route, it should not mean that they went through the entire game without encountering anything sexual or no one laying a finger on her or totally innocent or aloof about sex... but that they managed to resist the lust, corruption, and desires not to give in, and stayed chaste and virgin till the very end. Similarly, just because someone only prefers the lesbian route does not mean they go through the entire game without a single hetero encounter, or without ever seeing a dick, because that's unrealistic and goofy. Less than 1% of the audience cares about this stuff.

I’m trying to keep my replies minimal because I genuinely enjoy the open conversation and debate, but I want to make sure the future direction is clear so there’s no confusion. Although, sometimes a little mystery keeps things interesting . I enjoy the spicy side of life.

Events like the facial, the magic pants-drop, or the security guard catching it on camera aren’t meant to devalue the MC. They give cadence to future events, set the tone of the world, and give the player the ability to determine how the MC will respond. Plenty of things in the story will happen outside the MC’s control (minus any form of forced sex), just like they do in everyday life, but I want the player to have a choice in how they respond to it. If Chet has another accident, it would make sense to give the player the ability to dodge it since they are aware of what could be on the other side of a closed door. The player had the experience, they learned from it, now it's on them to decide if it happens again.

When you look at the interactions with Lucas, there's a variable to account for both the interaction you had with him at the train station and in the dorm bathroom. If you stood up to him both times, then there's a good chance you'll put him in his place on his third attempt if you prefer to close off his corruption route.

At the end of the day, the game won’t be for everyone, and that’s fine. I'm honestly just building something that I want to play, but I'm happy to have people tag along . If you try to appease everyone, you appease no one.

The first release is packed with hints and foreshadowing if you pay close attention. A lot of pieces are already being set up.

There's no need to worry, the story is sticking to my original vision.

 

[Rabonixxx]

I’m trying to keep my replies minimal because I genuinely enjoy the open conversation and debate, but I want to make sure the future direction is clear so there’s no confusion. Although, sometimes a little mystery keeps things interesting . I enjoy the spicy side of life.

Events like the facial, the magic pants-drop, or the security guard catching it on camera aren’t meant to devalue the MC. They give cadence to future events, set the tone of the world, and give the player the ability to determine how the MC will respond. Plenty of things in the story will happen outside the MC’s control (minus any form of forced sex), just like they do in everyday life, but I want the player to have a choice in how they respond to it. If Chet has another accident, it would make sense to give the player the ability to dodge it since they are aware of what could be on the other side of a closed door. The player had the experience, they learned from it, now it's on them to decide if it happens again.

When you look at the interactions with Lucas, there's a variable to account for both the interaction you had with him at the train station and in the dorm bathroom. If you stood up to him both times, then there's a good chance you'll put him in his place on his third attempt if you prefer to close off his corruption route.

At the end of the day, the game won’t be for everyone, and that’s fine. I'm honestly just building something that I want to play, but I'm happy to have people tag along . If you try to appease everyone, you appease no one.

The first release is packed with hints and foreshadowing if you pay close attention. A lot of pieces are already being set up.

There's no need to worry, the story is sticking to my original vision.

Every reply you are doing I like more your mind man, as I always say, your game, your rules; plus, what you are doing by what you are commenting is pretty unique. Keep your work up, high hopes for this one honestly .

 

[BlenderGuy]

Boooo! This game sucks!

Visuals 10/10
Characters 10/10
Humour 10/10
Story 10/10
Ability to NOT make me want to immediately nut when I look at the FMC 0/10.
Cum facial introduction to roomate 0/10. (10/10 when I dream about it though! But I'm the room mate when I dream about it! So that's kinda romantic!)

How dare the Dev disrespect the woman of my dreams in this way!?

I'll just have to stuff tissue in my pants whenever I play this one!

This one has inspired me so much, thanks Dev!

 

[brokenone222]

A big Lucas and Matt guy. Good luck dev. Look forward to more of this game.

 

[MiltonPowers]

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Good evening, Meridians!

I’ll warn you ahead of time, this one is going to run a little long. If you played the initial release, you already know I’m no stranger to text. So grab a drink, get comfortable, and settle in for the ride ☕.

I honestly did not expect this level of support when I launched Meridia. This has been a passion project for a long time, and my only real goal with v0.1.0 was to put it out there, get a few people interested, and quietly keep building in the background. Yeah, that plan lasted about ten seconds. You all came in hot and completely blew my expectations out of the water.

Whether you’re supporting financially or through messages, comments, and engagement… thank you. I really appreciate it.

Version 0.1.1 sets the stage for Meridia. It introduces you to the world, gives you a chance to better understand the MC, and offers a taste (literally?) of what’s coming next. If you haven’t spent time exploring the free roam section, I highly recommend it. There’s a lot of hidden lore sprinkled throughout.

For example:

• Each photo above the bed includes a bit of backstory about the MC and the people in her life.
• Your phone lets you invest in stocks, post on Radiance to gain rewards, read texts to discover new lore, and check your class schedule via MHU Connect, which gives insights into student status codes, assigned classes with their associated class descriptions, and much more.
• The laptop contains emails, the photo gallery, ProbePal, and even some clickable ads for your viewing pleasure. And for those subscribed to Secret Signals… well, we’ll uncover the truth together .

I’ve also been getting a ton of questions, which is completely understandable. Curiosity is human nature. But Meridia is meant to unfold at its own pace, and sometimes you just have to walk the road ahead without knowing what’s around the corner. For the people sending me messages via conversations on F95, please know that I’m not ignoring you. I just haven’t met the 20-post limit that allows me to reply. That or I'm blind and can't find the reply button. That would be really awkward. Assuming it's the limit, I will meet the king’s ransom in the months to come.

Alright, let’s jump into the Q&A to clear things up (or raise even more questions ).

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Please note: I have a firm direction I'm taking this game. While I'm extremely grateful for any feedback and support, I will continue to stay aligned with my original vision.

What’s Next?
Development for v0.2.0 starts tomorrow!

This update will span across multiple in-game days and give you a clearer look at:

• How classes work
• How your investment portfolio performs (if you invested through Flow)
• What jobs become available
• New quests
• New areas to explore and much more!

As Meridia unfolds, each character will have their own unique themes tied to them. A few examples are shown below:

1. Chet:
   Let’s be honest, we should all be familiar with Chet by now. ChetCraft is destined to be the next big thing on Clench. I’m sure along the way, you'll find some ways to help him boost his popularity and reach the top of the charts.
2. Theodore:
   The author of tomorrow. He’s working on his own VN centered around a female protagonist. What better source of inspiration than you! He's going to have some grand ideas. Are you up to be his guinea pig? Will you bring in Maya for help?
3. Rachel:
   You’ve seen her texts. She and her boyfriend dropped their entire savings on a worn down club. Do you help financially? Or inspire her through other "creative" approaches?

Hopefully, you get the idea. I can’t reveal everything .

The first release is packed with hints and foreshadowing if you pay close attention. A lot of pieces are already being set up.

That’s it for this one. As always, thank you to everyone who’s following along as I build Meridia. If you haven’t joined the

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yet, come hang out. Share ideas. Drop feedback. Report bugs. Or just talk with the community. I’d love to have you there

Here’s to the journey ahead. ❤

 

[aeonyx_5005]

is there an android port? i love that its fmc and the renders look great, i wanna try it but i don't have a pc or laptop

 

[fuckmywife]

joiplay works until u have to use phone ingame, then i get renpy error. need android port

 

[Xill]

Your phone lets you invest in stocks

This update will span across multiple in-game days and give you a clearer look at:

• How classes work
• How your investment portfolio performs (if you invested through Flow)
• What jobs become available
• New quests
• New areas to explore and much more!

Well this seems insanely ambitious. And the dev has a full time job too. Well I hope it works out.

Though one thing I like is that the development is set in stone and the dev seems to have a clear vision. Of course that won't stop people from asking or demanding things but that's the way it is.

 

[MagicMan753]

The Q&A did relieve some of my concerns, but end of day we shall see, if it fully works out for me.

I do no like the first answer, cause dev said it will depend on our choices for hetero and lesbian split, then immediately says more content for guy-girl. I guess its fine if its not exactly 50/50, but hope for at least a 60/40 split. Just hope for a bit of balance.

Also not fan of Rachel answer, very vague, and focused on how her storyline will go, not if she is a LI. Just a bit vague, but sounds possible with us being adopted.

But besides those two answers, others sound pretty good, especially Freya LI status confirmed. And I still hate and despise the forced facial.
But I do feel a little bit better, we shall see how long this lasts. I might check up next update or maybe just wait a few updates, to see.

Hopefully it goes in a direction I like and the lesbian path does get good attention, I am hopeful, cause game looks good. But thanks for answers dev.

 

[Landerk]

When I read through the Dev Notes, and it say's, "every choice is yours to make" I got happy that maybe I could have fun with this, but glad I read the comments first. I saw the Female Protag, and Lesbian, missed the corruption part like some other commenters, so thank you for the heads up. Good Luck with your game!