TundraLupus
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I was gonna ask if it had been but I'm pretty sure you are being sarcastic. To be fair though it has been about 3 months(I think) since I've been here
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Krynh
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on-hold has to be requested by the dev. Abandoned is september 21st
Cartageno
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As Kryn said, there are rules for applying these tags which are not met, "our feeling" won't do it. And yes, some devs abuse the rules to avoid getting on the "bad list".
"On Hold" is the dev stating they will discontinue for now but probably return later
"Abandoned" is the dev stating they've given up on the project or (more commonly) three months after the latest game related info by the dev, which in this case would be the infamous "I am uploading now"
Drone_for_a_Day
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To what effect?
If it's marked "On Hold" people will still ask when the next update will be. They'll also post comments about: when will the dev continue the project; it'd be a shame to let this project die; posts about whether or not the dev still has a Patreon active, etc.
If it's marked "Abandoned" people will still ask when the next update will be. They'll also post comments about: is the dev OK; it'd be a shame to let the project die; the project was one of my favorites; can we get another dev to take it over, etc.
So, let's stop all this useless "should it be marked "on hold" or "abandoned" chatter.
Cartageno
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He stated issues with his psychological health, yes. Last update was already massively delayed because of that.
Krynh
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Abandoned tag at least lets people know that the games is abandoned, anyway the thread will be marked as such next month.
Avaron1974
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On hold is a dev requested tag, abandoned needs 3 months with no activity.
If there is no contact in the next month it will be marked abandoned anyway.
Tiago Patrício
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Games, in F95zone, have been put on hold for less...
Cartageno
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Nope, they have not. It has been explained roughly half a dozen times by now how the tags come to be or not be.
Avaron1974
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Games only get put on hold if the dev requests the tag, that's the purpose behind dev requested tags.
If there is no contact for 3 months it gets tagged abandoned regardless.
What a damned shame if this ends up being how it all comes to an end.
Don't get me wrong, the writing isn't great from a technical standpoint, but the buildup, situations, and kinks outshone pretty much every other VN on here. Even if someone picked it up they'd never be able to deliver that same level of depravity.
I suppose Desert Stalker is going to be the new close second in that regard, but that one's ambitions are too grand in terms of its story and character arcs.
Don't get me wrong, the writing isn't great from a technical standpoint, but the buildup, situations, and kinks outshone pretty much every other VN on here. Even if someone picked it up they'd never be able to deliver that same level of depravity.
I suppose Desert Stalker is going to be the new close second in that regard, but that one's ambitions are too grand in terms of its story and character arcs.
Cartageno
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Yes, and no. There are multiple layers to writing. The overall story (mostly bog standard here and only an excuse to get to the girls), the technical aspects of spelling, grammar, punctuation (which is, ehm, not good here) - and the way sentences flow naturally, dialogue seems real, descriptions aren't stilted or overly purple prose. And here this shines, because in my opinion at this level, the flow of dialogue, it is one of the best around.
Spfjolietjake
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- Sep 26, 2019
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I love this vn and wish the dev health and peace. I'm thankful for what they created and hope they are well no matter if this continues...
Life can be a straight up bitch.
Life can be a straight up bitch.
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As much as I enjoy desert stalker, that game is too different to compare with Midlife Crisis and shouldn't be just because they have middle aged protags. In MLC there's the slow build-up to sex with the daughters which then pays off in a spectacular way while for Desert Stalker you're already having sex with one of them.
You're also not seducing your wife via your niece to have a threesome while also banging a red-head who is now pregnant with your child.
underoath27
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I truly hope the dev is alive and just going through a midlife crisis of his own, this is truly a gem of a VN!
Everyone give Nefastus your power, just like you would for Goku's Spirit Bomb, we need to power up a Lewd Bomb!
Everyone give Nefastus your power, just like you would for Goku's Spirit Bomb, we need to power up a Lewd Bomb!
underoath27
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Skargaroth
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Just got to the end of .25 and damn.. It's a long haul but was totally enjoyable throughout.
Other than some spelling and grammar issues this game is probably one of my favourites.
Especially loved the youngest daughter/father dynamics in the restaurant towards the end.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Other than some spelling and grammar issues this game is probably one of my favourites.
Especially loved the youngest daughter/father dynamics in the restaurant towards the end.
Looking forward to seeing more.