Ren'Py Monster Girl Dreams [v27.1a Alpha] [Threshold]

[boringapocalypse]

Is there a skill or mod that allows you to "remember" previously analyzed monster girls' weaknesses?

other than the real life skill of having working braincells i guess...

If my brain isn't functioning properly I use the secret hacker method called the snipping tool aka screenshots .

 

[Klglhgh]

Search for the game's wiki, and you'll find your answer.

Are you talking about searching for a wiki page of a relevant opponent or is there some secret in game method to do that without using analyze each time?

 

[anowon]

I think the proportions are a bit off...
I always pictured Shizu to be taller, but now she feels like she'd be the same height as her kunoichi trainees.

Really?

She's a fantasy barbarian type that can drink gallons of alcohol and dressed in DQ3 warrior bikini armor when adventuring.
Personally, I think she'll be fine. She's hot, has money, and her shit together for the most part. If all she wants is a monogamous relationship in a setting where that's not normal, that's honestly not that big of an ask.

Doesn't the story say that a lot of adventurers can't even get past the forest because they get elven wives? If the guys in that world are that easy, she'd have no problems if she actually took dating seriously. Seriously... all she needs to do is relocate off of Lucidia, and she'll bag a guy within a week. Even if she stays I doubt she'll even have to wait a year, even as lackadaisical as she is.

The two solutions to the problem you've found from what I've seen are from MGE and AppleRooftop.

AppleRooftop does something similar to what you're saying. They have poses and animations for combat, and on your turn when you're the aggressor it animates you thrusting and dominating, and on the enemy turn it animates them thrusting and dominating. It's obviously a lot of work, so the animators limit themselves to 4 frames, which is barely enough imo XD. But it's still A LOT considering all the animation needs.

MGE just... poses the characters in a way where you can't assume sex position. Catgirl "could" be doggystyle or reverse cowgirl. You can't actually make any assumptions based on the art because of the way it's framed and drawn.
Imp "could" be missionary or cowgirl. You can't actually make any assumptions based on art.

The preview for the holstaur could be mating press or doggystyle. Can't make assumptions. etc etc.

There was a conversation there recently about how the addition of animations actually negatively impacts that design decision but mods power-tripped and removed the convo.

I assume MGD could take the MGE approach since the CG is very limited, but that would require a lot more creativity in how the poses are framed, and it might not satisfy the fantasy of a lot of scenes in the game. Like... Elf CG makes a ton of sense if you consider how it's supposed to happen normally in game.

I'mma be real with you man. I genuinely don't see it.
It only looks like cowgirl to me. Maybe it's because her legs are going down instead of up?

What's Applerooftop? no results on F95.

 

[MaybeABot]

woahh using my real hands? i didnt know this game was 4D :0

but fr i was hoping there was some in-game option that would make it so i didnt have to keep alt-tabbing or playing like its a 90s sierra adventure game.

even the "monster arousal display" mod would be a big help, but as others have said, its a dead link

its not a huge deal, losing one turn for analyze is hardly an issue but i was just wondering

Bad news: The Dacia Sandero's been delayed! checking the Discord, Monster Arousal Display is just straight up broken and hasn't been updated in years. So, either make a save, analyze, then reload said save, or use this "Class Mod" that apparently lets you analyze for free/turn 1 or something??? Iunno, sounds tricky and clunkier than just alt-tabbing.

 

[luckyrod]

Are you talking about searching for a wiki page of a relevant opponent or is there some secret in game method to do that without using analyze each time?

Haven't found such a secret in the game yet, I'm afraid.

 

[Master of Puppets]

Bad news: The Dacia Sandero's been delayed! checking the Discord, Monster Arousal Display is just straight up broken and hasn't been updated in years. So, either make a save, analyze, then reload said save, or use this "Class Mod" that apparently lets you analyze for free/turn 1 or something??? Iunno, sounds tricky and clunkier than just alt-tabbing.

I made a mod that shows the basic stats of enemies for my own use, I might as well post it here if others want to try it too.

 

[Ferlucio]

Does this game require multiple playthroughs or is most content visible in a single one?

 

[Zavesys]

I don't mean the battles in terms of difficulty, but sexually.

To each their own, I think it was interesting that she abuses magic to do tricks on it like going from a straddle to reverse cowgirl while you're paralyzed. Most of the casters just use spells to debuff or teleport out of holds, the most interesting use I recall was being held down with bindings and getting sucked like a straw during the gig job for Venefica

 

[boringapocalypse]

Does this game require multiple playthroughs or is most content visible in a single one?

Single playthrough mostly. People do more than one to try out different combat builds (and because its just a good game).

 

[wuandalrdinglehere]

If my brain isn't functioning properly I use the secret hacker method called the snipping tool aka screenshots .

Save scumming is the way to go

 

[zaq247xsw]

Save scumming is the way to go

Ah yes, the ancient tool of old games: F5 to quick save

 

[MaybeABot]

Why is Honeymoon Blessing commented out? Was it something that existed in previous versions but then got removed because it was causing issues/needed balancing? Or just something that was supposed to be implemented but never got around to due to being a low priority?

For the folks playing at home, it's easy to reactivate by editing the 1VenereaeStatue.json file.

Speaking of JA-SON! json files: Some enemies have Setmusic code that would cause issues if it weren't for the fact that (so far) you never fight multiple different types of enemies at once. Which begs the question: Are conflicting music files one of the many issues that mixed enemy groups would cause or is that not relevant at all?

Fertilia Fertilia! is some fucking bullshit I swear. I wouldn't bother with it were it not the fact that it's one of the few ways you can gain game skill experience for Lovol. Beating the whole thing isn't enough to progress her event chain but I ain't going through that shit again and neither should you: Edit ArsDelusiaArcadeFertillia.json "NameOfScene": "ExitStage2", "GetEventAndChangeProgress", "GameSkillTracker", "1". Change that 1 to 100 (IIRC you only really need 30 game skill and you get 10 by training with Lovol.) and voila! You only need to beat Stage 2 to max out your game skill.

That said, despite the heavy amount of save scumming involved, it was kind of fun if only for those moments where the "smart" AI decides to just piss off to other side of the map even though it had you Dead to Rights (TM). Changing all the music to MSX Metal Gear songs definitely helped. I wonder: Do the devs use copyrighted music first to see what's most fitting, then look for a royalty free track that best matches it or do they just skip to the latter step?

You know, for a character that doesn't even have an unique portrait, Lovol's pretty fun to hang out with. Ampere's sweet, but I really like sassy types.

 

[Valentin Cognito]

Hoi!

Why is Honeymoon Blessing commented out? Was it something that existed in previous versions but then got removed because it was causing issues/needed balancing? Or just something that was supposed to be implemented but never got around to due to being a low priority?

Don't quote me on this, but I believe Honeymoon Blessing was removed for being too good for its niche. If you played a Demon Layer build, it was too easy a way to stack Virility.
As you can see, it was thus shelved, but kept around for potential later use.

Speaking of JA-SON! json files: Some enemies have Setmusic code that would cause issues if it weren't for the fact that (so far) you never fight multiple different types of enemies at once. Which begs the question: Are conflicting music files one of the many issues that mixed enemy groups would cause or is that not relevant at all?

Music actually won't conflict! In case of several music calls happening, the game will just use the first one. However, music is only a minor issue among all the other ones that having multiple different types of enemies would cause, the most prominent one being that those enemies' moves wouldn't complement each other well and might even conflict. Enemies are created with a certain battle setup in mind, and detracting from that setup would result in a clunky battle.

It's technically possible to create battles with different types of enemies if you so wish, but the results would be messy and most likely unsatisfying.

Fertilia Fertilia! is some fucking bullshit I swear. I wouldn't bother with it were it not the fact that it's one of the few ways you can gain game skill experience for Lovol. Beating the whole thing isn't enough to progress her event chain but I ain't going through that shit again and neither should you: Edit ArsDelusiaArcadeFertillia.json "NameOfScene": "ExitStage2", "GetEventAndChangeProgress", "GameSkillTracker", "1". Change that 1 to 100 (IIRC you only really need 30 game skill and you get 10 by training with Lovol.) and voila! You only need to beat Stage 2 to max out your game skill.

That said, despite the heavy amount of save scumming involved, it was kind of fun if only for those moments where the "smart" AI decides to just piss off to other side of the map even though it had you Dead to Rights (TM). Changing all the music to MSX Metal Gear songs definitely helped.

Fertilia Fertilia! was designed to have a certain amount of chance, unfairness, and frustration to it... Not to the point of being a huge pain, obviously, but enough that it poses a challenge. And on the other hand, the AI was purposefully designed to not always act optimally, in order to give players wiggle room. If it's absolutely horrendous, though, we'll make sure to take the feedback into account!

If you're after GameSkill Progress, though, note that Slime Queen's Parade will give you some too, at a rate of 1 Progress/200 points.

I wonder: Do the devs use copyrighted music first to see what's most fitting, then look for a royalty free track that best matches it or do they just skip to the latter step?

As a rule, we try to use music tracks that have already been added to the game, for the sake of not having a bunch of tracks with overly specific uses that would take a bunch of space. Copyrighted music typically doesn't come into the picture, even as inspiration.

When we want something that existing tracks don't deliver on, we take a look at various royalty-free sources and pick the best fit that we can find. The latest additions in that vein were "02 Mommy & Mommy", "05 Canariensis Birdcage", and "The Secret Room", all for Malicia.

You know, for a character that doesn't even have an unique portrait, Lovol's pretty fun to hang out with. Ampere's sweet, but I really like sassy types.

Glad you like her! Ampere and Lovol happened as a result of getting carried away with giving them names, then making them both unique characters with plenty of interactions and sex scenes. The "Officer Jenny" vibe was fun to play with, too.

Lovol was intended to be a less overtly affectionate, more sharp-tongued, more dismissive character than most, for people who are into that kind of personality and kink, so it's cool to know you like her!

 

[Ornn Ornn]

Does this game require multiple playthroughs or is most content visible in a single one?

All single save, except for maybe a few things.
If a girl gifts you a heartfelt present, and you sell it or tell her you sold it, that's it for content with her.
I believe you can get locked out of some content permantly, such as Venefica, Ancila, Mika and mabey more.

But it's 100% apparent it's happening, execpt for Ancila.
Ancila cares for her collages/friends, so be a dick to them and you could get locked out.
And you have to be a giant dick for that to happen, like earning trust just to break it.

When in doubt, use holy headpet.
Tons of sweet interactions with it.

 

[abyssgaze]

Is no one going to mention the tengu is straight up just Aya Shameimaru?

Yeah, those "tengu" aren't fooling me. Now all we need is Reisen in the bunny girl casino section of the capital

 

[ArchimediesMD]

I started this game expecting horny...but now i just want to hug Jora.

 

[peanut666666]

All succubus do that XD. Even the imps did that.

Maybe I need to upgrade my version then fight her again then lol.

I think it also depends on how you're going abut your build.
If you have high max Arousal, it's no big deal.
If you have tons of Spirit, and low max Arousal, you just turn into the enemy's juicebox.

I recently started a fresh playthrough in which I tried to maximize my character's Spirit, forgetting that some enemies heal when they make you cum.

Although, I do kind of share the opinions of other users that fights tend to be one-sided later in the game.

 

[Bolted333]

I REQUIRE more Ushris content Redamz.

 

[Valentin Cognito]

I REQUIRE more Ushris content Redamz.

Ushris, like many other characters, will definitely get more content at some point... But the game has a lot of characters, so sadly, she'll have to wait for her turn as the roster keeps getting new scenes and interactions across the board.

Though for the record, Ushris did get a new scene recently (August update), in case you have yet to check it out and it might be of interest to you:

* Ushris now has a scene for when you lose to her while she uses you as a chair (this combat event may trigger when you fight her and are at 10 Paralysis).

 

[Ganki]

Ushris, like many other characters, will definitely get more content at some point... But the game has a lot of characters, so sadly, she'll have to wait for her turn as the roster keeps getting new scenes and interactions across the board.

Though for the record, Ushris did get a new scene recently (August update), in case you have yet to check it out and it might be of interest to you:

I can't wait for me to get my hands on her, ill make her pay for giving me so much trouble