VN Ren'Py Abandoned Midlife Crisis [v0.34 - v0.1 Dark] [Nefastus Games]

[Snugglepuff]

I'm not saying that it's the same case here, but this sounds a lot like what supporters of Blue Cat used to say over in that thread. I'm sure that guy is still about to get done with the character cards and release the merge any minute.

Nef has a history of long periods without communication as well as objectively long times between releases. While that itself isn't unusual among some devs, he's one that's earned his support amongst both those providing financial support (Patreon/Subscribestar) and even us pirates.

When I say support, I don't mean the people impatiently waiting for their next dose of fap material - "Abandoned?!/Save/Full Save/ Save plz/Compressed?/Android?" etc etc.
I mean those of us who have either been following the project since it appeared here or have the common sense/are conscientious enough to read enough of the thread/use search functions to get an idea about both Nef and the game as a whole... Which includes acerbic cynical bastards like me.

 

[Easylovin84]

Unfortunately, he has stated that he is going to work on his communication skills more than a few times, and never really delivered on being more transparent. It's sad because he was so consistent with his updates in the early days... now, anytime he says an update is coming soon, I just assume something in his personal life is going to shit on his cereal and he is going to disappear again without any communication.

So, he pretty much has turned into Braindrop.

 

[The Wicked One]

Hopefully he deliver at the end. Don't like it, but until I know where he lives or at least some (annoying) communcation channel, I can't do anything - anything other than hopping for the best as my patiance is infinite, I let G'Kar talk:

If it is any consolation, a few of us noticed his status has become active or "green" on Discord recently. Could just be that he is flicking on his PC here and there, but it is something. One of the mods reached out to his personal email, but still no word back.

 

[HyrulesHero]

The story is nice and streamlined. Good plot, I just wish that during the more serious talks, everyone would look each other in the eyes and furniture would stand straight. lol.

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[kevcolqaz]

I think someone should change the main header picture, its looks so old and outdated that it would be better if he used the latest renders, this would attract more fans the only reason I didn't start this before was the first picture I saw and thought this was an old game with horrible renders and not worth it and was a copy of foot of the mountain.

 

[TRKaiser]

I feel like Nef John Travolta's between each update...

He just gets a little lost...but when they come out he always hits the mark.

 

[The Wicked One]

Still nothing over on the Discord... And he hasn't really talked about the game in more than 3 months, his last Patreon post was Dec 8th, and he has gone silent for a while now.

 

[Deleted member 2372719]

Still nothing over on the Discord... And he hasn't really talked about the game in more than 3 months, his last Patreon post was Dec 8th, and he has gone silent for a while now.

Yeah, this time feels different than the other disappearances.

 

[Rockstarwest99]

I had a dream that this was abandoned

 

[Cartageno]

I had a dream that this was abandoned

Well, not trying to be insulting or anything, but I think MLK's version had more impact

 

[Elhemeer]

Okay, just started playing this one ... I THINK I have a graphics problem? None of the search paramaters I tried found an answer, so I'll ask here:

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Is there a fix for this? And if not, did the dev say anything about it? Just curious.

UPDATE: The images seem to fix themselves AFTER "The Call Girl"* arrives: The first frame after she shows up is still zoomed in, but after a fade out, the next frame looks normal.

*I keep using descriptions 'cause I changed a bunch of names, and don't remember the originals

 

[Stil996]

Okay, just started playing this one ... I THINK I have a graphics problem? None of the search paramaters I tried found an answer, so I'll ask here:

Spoiler: Visual issues around the practice "catch the redhead" date ...

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Is there a fix for this? And if not, did the dev say anything about it? Just curious.

in Windows there are settings called "Scale & layout" & "Advanced Scaling" (in display settings) that can cause images in some games to be overscaled, I've no idea it it would affect this game, but might be worth a look.

 

[Elhemeer]

in Windows there are settings called "Scale & layout" & "Advanced Scaling" (in display settings) that can cause images in some games to be overscaled, I've no idea it it would affect this game, but might be worth a look.

I get that, but everything was fine until this segment. Getting bikinis and lingerie with the lobster-accountant's sister looks fine; soon as you're leaving home that Friday, the daughter's heads are cut off from apparently zoomed-in images and it continues from there. I haven't got past the segment to find out if its restored after, but scrolling back and forth doesn't change anything, so it doesn't seem to be a Windows thing.

UPDATE: I did reach the end of the apparent zoomed images, so its definitely an in-game issue of some kind.

 

[Stil996]

I get that, but everything was fine until this segment. Getting bikinis and lingerie with the lobster-accountant's sister looks fine; soon as you're leaving home that Friday, the daughter's heads are cut off from apparently zoomed-in images and it continues from there. I haven't got past the segment to find out if its restored after, but scrolling back and forth doesn't change anything, so it doesn't seem to be a Windows thing.

UPDATE: I did reach the end of the apparent zoomed images, so its definitely an in-game issue of some kind.

which version are you playing? I don't remember seeing anything like that (though tbh it's been a while). If it's in a compressed version perhaps the compressor made an error with some of the settings.
I guess either way there is a decent chance it'll be fixed in the next version since it doesn't seem to be an OS issue.

 

[Elhemeer]

I just downloaded .34 last week. Pretty sure it was the full version. Probably Gofile

 

[Grif1001]

I just downloaded .34 last week. Pretty sure it was the full version. Probably Gofile

Hey Elhemeer, glad you found this game. I've been playing it for years. It's a fun one. Lighthearted for the most part but with a few random heartfelt, eye dampening moments sprinkled around, which is fine. Not really anything overtly dark(sinister) or sorrowful, which makes it a nice counterpoint to some other, heavier, games(emotionally speaking). I had thought about recomending it to you beffore but wasn't sure if it was your style. Hope you enjoy it. Nefastus is doing a great job with it.

 

[Abaddon01]

If this isnt Dead after this long time, the next Version must be a Revelation to us.

 

[Jace_Herondale]

If this isnt Dead after this long time, the next Version must be a Revelation to us.

This is nothing. Some games are getting updates after over a year.

 

[Elhemeer]

Found another strange moment, and wondering if this would be different without the mod or if it's error in the original.

First visit to Kyle's after his wife came to the office and "proposed" -- I chose MFF w/wife, and everything proceeded as one would expect until Kyle showed up, then it was as if wife was never there. I drive home alone and find her in bed out cold with her little helper. Then she wakes up and talks like she wasn't there.

EDIT: Never mind, seems to be a flaw in the mod (offers option to see all possible scenes, but I didn't choose that. Looks like I'm getting all possible endings regardless.)

 

[The Wicked One]

I had a dream that this was abandoned

I have to recheck the official F95 rules, but I don't know if mentioning aspects (like best girls and narrative paths), not progress, about MLC on Discord counts, but last day he made any sort of progress update was back on December 8th on Patreon... so that dream/nightmare might come true on Friday.