VN Ren'Py Moonripple Lake [v0.4.1] [BCG]

[DressedToThrill]

Don't worry fellas, I only listen to good ideas

I want to believe.

Here's my idea I've been shopping around these forums: Unidentified flying objects, alien abductions, and being experimented upon... seckshually...

I rate my idea: Not as dumb as many of the oh-so-predictable ideas from my fellow forum authors in games of this and worse nature. (Honestly, it would almost fit this game were it much vaster in scope, and episodic in exploring the towns older history. Think about it! )

 

[Artist271]

I want to believe.

Here's my idea I've been shopping around these forums: Unidentified flying objects, alien abductions, and being experimented upon... seckshually...

I rate my idea: Not as dumb as many of the oh-so-predictable ideas from my fellow forum authors in games of this and worse nature. (Honestly, it would almost fit this game were it much vaster in scope, and episodic in exploring the towns older history. Think about it! )

Maybe as an alternate ending

 

[killimanjaro56]

the supernatural element makes the game so much more interesting than would be otherwise. good work dev, uve been batting .400 till now , keep it up!!!

 

[Griev]

Yes, the supernatural element (aside from Suzie's ASSets) is what makes this my favorite VN. There's an endless amount of hit situations and scenarios with supernatural beings and their abilities being included into the scenes. BCG could probably go a decade before he'd need to think about a unique situation. Really smart idea to add it.

 

[fuffek]

Don't worry fellas, I only listen to good ideas
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I like that way of thinking. Out of curiosity, is futa hard part of the game or is it optional ? I'm also sure there were people asking to add pregnancy (they ask everywhere) so if you might have plan for it in the future would it also be optional ? (not a fan of those so just asking)

 

[blkcrow20]

I like that way of thinking. Out of curiosity, is futa hard part of the game or is it optional ? I'm also sure there were people asking to add pregnancy (they ask everywhere) so if you might have plan for it in the future would it also be optional ? (not a fan of those so just asking)

It's optional.

 

[BananaCreamGames]

Yes, the supernatural element (aside from Suzie, ASSets) is what makes this my favorite VN. There's an endless amount of hit situations and scenarios with supernatural beings and their abilities being included into the scenes. BCG could probably go a decade before he'd need to think about a unique situation. Really smart idea to add it.

More like shooting myself in the foot as a first time dev the nts and the mystery story in my case dont mix super well imo. Trying my best to make them mesh though.

I like that way of thinking. Out of curiosity, is futa hard part of the game or is it optional ? I'm also sure there were people asking to add pregnancy (they ask everywhere) so if you might have plan for it in the future would it also be optional ? (not a fan of those so just asking)

Femboy/futa/trans is optional with a simple toggle of the variable at the start of the game. You don't have to see any of it.

Pregnancy will not be in the game as a fetish. At most as a cameo as a happy ending or something.

 

[Eleanorduval]

More like shooting myself in the foot as a first time dev the nts and the mystery story in my case dont mix super well imo. Trying my best to make them mesh though.

Femboy/futa/trans is optional with a simple toggle of the variable at the starz of the game. You don't have to see any of it.

Pregnancy will not be in the game as a fetish. At most as a cameo as a happy ending or something.

A suzie is cuckquean could be good if anon,can have his little harem

 

[Jdsiis]

MC and Suzie raising Caleb's child bad end.

 

[slightchance]

More like shooting myself in the foot as a first time dev the nts and the mystery story in my case dont mix super well imo. Trying my best to make them mesh though.

It's not necessarily the mystery story itself. You had enough on your plate before you introduced us to the prisoner. It's a fantasy epic now and not the Scooby-Doo-esque game it was in the beginning. I would write them out if I am being honest. Let the town be the wild card and keep the magic to a minimum. Or do the opposite and go even crazier with every episode. I am not your bossman.

 

[reidanota]

Don't worry fellas, I only listen to good ideas

A majority of devs cater to polar-opposed majorities of users to make their games appeal to the masses. It takes a dev who already has a nuanced vision to avoid settling into a niche. The tradeoff, for those who are looking for nuance instead of tropes and stereotypes, is that we're along for your nuanced ride, not ours. It's taking me some time to realise the obvious, that no game will ever fully fulfil every minute detail I'd look for, or avoid every element I'd rather skip.

That said, listening to good ideas is great, community engagement can be part of the fun. As minor feedback on the current topic, I enjoy games where stories have a thread that's independent of the H elements. Regardless of how "densely" H scenes come up, it's great when a story is engaging, and situations come about sometimes after a build-up, sometimes unexpectedly.

 

[Machete]

More like shooting myself in the foot as a first time dev the nts and the mystery story in my case dont mix super well imo. Trying my best to make them mesh though.

IMHO it will work if you focus on the main plot and the spicy is something that appens along the ride to lighten the mood. If you focus too much on the sex events it would feel like the protagonists are the first not to take the events seriously, and, i would say, that is not what you want from storytelling. But that considered it doesn't mean that there can't be loads of sex, willing and accidental (see the hobo scene).

 

[Silwith]

It's not necessarily the mystery story itself. You had enough on your plate before you introduced us to the prisoner. It's a fantasy epic now and not the Scooby-Doo-esque game it was in the beginning. I would write them out if I am being honest. Let the town be the wild card and keep the magic to a minimum. Or do the opposite and go even crazier with every episode. I am not your bossman.

I just think it's good to remember that you can unravel stuff over time, like, not every Update needs a new twist or discovery about the mystery, it can take time to unravel that all, nothing wrong with having a day or two where nothing around that happens and its just the "normal life in the village" Just gotta make sure the mystery story doesn't take over everything else.

IMHO it will work if you focus on the main plot and the spicy is something that appens along the ride to lighten the mood. If you focus too much on the sex events it would feel like the protagonists are the first not to take the events seriously, and, i would say, that is not what you want from storytelling. But that considered it doesn't mean that there can't be loads of sex, willing and accidental (see the hobo scene).

Since this is contrary to what I wrote: I don't think this needs to be... you can take it seriously and still be stopped by natural reasons to do anything on certain days ect. Like... just a random example: You would need speak to a certain person, well, as the dev you can just make that that person is away and will only be back in 3 days to talk to *shrug*

 

[rrtt1488]

Good game !!!

 

[Jdsiis]

Good game !!!

Give it a 5 star review if you havent

 

[BananaCreamGames]

It's not necessarily the mystery story itself. You had enough on your plate before you introduced us to the prisoner. It's a fantasy epic now and not the Scooby-Doo-esque game it was in the beginning. I would write them out if I am being honest. Let the town be the wild card and keep the magic to a minimum. Or do the opposite and go even crazier with every episode. I am not your bossman.

Yeah writing those out ain't happening.
I've made my bed now I'll lie in it
You heard it here first, Suzie starts casting frostbolts next episode. Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.

That said, listening to good ideas is great, community engagement can be part of the fun. As minor feedback on the current topic, I enjoy games where stories have a thread that's independent of the H elements. Regardless of how "densely" H scenes come up, it's great when a story is engaging, and situations come about sometimes after a build-up, sometimes unexpectedly.

I do enjoy that as well! I find it boring when it's all just about the sex.

IMHO it will work if you focus on the main plot and the spicy is something that appens along the ride to lighten the mood. If you focus too much on the sex events it would feel like the protagonists are the first not to take the events seriously, and, i would say, that is not what you want from storytelling. But that considered it doesn't mean that there can't be loads of sex, willing and accidental (see the hobo scene).

I just think it's good to remember that you can unravel stuff over time, like, not every Update needs a new twist or discovery about the mystery, it can take time to unravel that all, nothing wrong with having a day or two where nothing around that happens and its just the "normal life in the village" Just gotta make sure the mystery story doesn't take over everything else.

It's definitely a balancing act, this.
That's why I mentioned previously that I shot myself in the foot - for not planning out how the two will mesh through to the end.
Each is pulling into its own direction... the sex into the carefree, having fun mood. And the story now, into a sense of urgency. Those two elements definitely clash.
I feel like this is a good problem for me, because each of those aspects are interesting enough for me to want to continue writing & working on them.
But certainly, it would be easier on me if I had anticipated this in the beginning. So now I know, it'd be a good idea to do more preliminary work for the next game

 

[fuffek]

Yeah writing those out ain't happening.
I've made my bed now I'll lie in it
You heard it here first, Suzie starts casting frostbolts next episode. Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.

Can't you pull back from it with something like "it was just a dream" to keep it on the mystery side than magical fantasy? or is the story to far with it already to do so?

 

[BananaCreamGames]

Can't you pull back from it with something like "it was just a dream" to keep it on the mystery side than magical fantasy? or is the story to far with it already to do so?

Yes, I could. But I don't want to
See quote below.

I feel like this is a good problem for me, because each of those aspects are interesting enough for me to want to continue writing & working on them.

 

[fuffek]

I did see it, was simply wondering if it was possible for you to pull back from it or if you were to deep in the rabbit hole

 

[Justaphase]

Yeah writing those out ain't happening.
I've made my bed now I'll lie in it
You heard it here first, Suzie starts casting frostbolts next episode. Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.Frostbolt.


I do enjoy that as well! I find it boring when it's all just about the sex.



It's definitely a balancing act, this.
That's why I mentioned previously that I shot myself in the foot - for not planning out how the two will mesh through to the end.
Each is pulling into its own direction... the sex into the carefree, having fun mood. And the story now, into a sense of urgency. Those two elements definitely clash.
I feel like this is a good problem for me, because each of those aspects are interesting enough for me to want to continue writing & working on them.
But certainly, it would be easier on me if I had anticipated this in the beginning. So now I know, it'd be a good idea to do more preliminary work for the next game

We have faith in you BCG. Speaking for myself, when it comes to AVN's the main story comes in second to the characters and their journey together. I'm more interested in Anon, Suzie and Cee etc and their fun times together than I am in Silas and his whole story.