VN Ren'Py Move the Chains [v0.3.5] [MissFortune]

[darlic]

I think a small apology on my part is in order. When v0.1 came out I criticized this game negatively for being too boring for my tastes, but admittedly I didn't play it with the right mindset back then. This is a great game with a lot of potential. Dialogues tend to be a little too wordy at times but it's not that bad, as both the story and characters are very likable (maybe the mc tends to be a little bit too cocky but I guess this is so "by design") and when I reached the ending of ep2 I wanted more, so this is definitely a good sign. Keep up with the great work, MissFortune

Edit: Lol, I was beaten to the punch by Mommysbuttslut

 

[warlock4vr]

loved it, keep up the great work Dev.

 

[DevinHesi]

S01E03 Progress Tracker

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This is a rough visual look at the current progress of Episode 3 for Move The Chains. Which will be updated on this post daily (or every other day) and remain pinned until Episode 3's release. At which point, Episode 4's will replace it. 'Renders' doesn't necessarily mean they've been rendered yet. It's just what's been prepared for batch rendering.

Render numbers should be fairly accurate (within two or three renders), but it's easily to lose exact count of renders sometimes. The tasks are fluid and will be added to as I feel necessary.

Feel free to drop a comment or question if you have any!

Edit: Just realized that comments were only enabled for paid members on public posts. That's be changed.

 

[Ragnar]

No Alaina in this update?

 

[PickerLewd]

If 292 renders represent 16.04% of the content planned for Episode 3, that's 1820 or 1821 renders in total, which is a lot, but I guess MissFortune wants to end the season on a high note .

 

[Sasazuka]

For some reason I can't unlock Diana's 2nd and Alaina's 3rd CG Gallery Render, tried multiple playthroughs, don't really know where I went wrong. Anyone know how to unlock them?

Same here, dude... No way to find them

 

[MissFortune]

If 292 renders represent 16.04% of the content planned for Episode 3, that's 1820 or 1821 renders in total, which is a lot, but I guess MissFortune wants to end the season on a high note .

That's a relatively rough number, but it's the goal all the same. Could be slightly less, could be more depending on how the story rolls.

 

[Kanasheton]

the models you use are G8 or G9? it is incredible how detailed the characters are.

 

[MissFortune]

the models you use are G8 or G9? it is incredible how detailed the characters are.

Thanks you! Most of the main cast is 8.1, with some sparse G8 and G9 side characters.

Normal maps/detail normal maps have a lot to do with it, and tinkering with the tile of those maps can help. The rest is often up to lighting.

 

[Bad Wolf]

Thanks you! Most of the main cast is 8.1, with some sparse G8 and G9 side characters.

Normal maps/detail normal maps have a lot to do with it, and tinkering with the tile of those maps can help. The rest is often up to lighting.

And that's one of the reasons it takes so long for us to get our fix. Shame on you!

 

[Kanasheton]

I'm looking forward to the discord server to share some art and talk about the game

 

[euphoriquelaborieux]

more futa please

 

[camube]

how many hours is the playtime for update 2?

i played update 1 some time ago

 

[Semak34]

MissFortune Will there be a bit more romance in the future when we'll get to know the LIs better? I got the feeling that the majority of the sex encounters were there just to fill the lewd quota (it's not a critic though, just an observation. I had a great time playing this so, correct me if i'm wrong)

 

[MissFortune]

how many hours is the playtime for update 2?

i played update 1 some time ago

Really depends on how quickly you read. It's hard to say from my end. Since I more or less know everything written, it's easier to subconsciously start skimming without realizing it.

MissFortune Will there be a bit more romance in the future when we'll get to know the LIs better? I got the feeling that the majority of the sex encounters were there just to fill the lewd quota (it's not a critic though, just an observation. I had a great time playing this so, correct me if i'm wrong)

Most definitely.

A lot of the first two updates were introductions (and as you mentioned, the lewd quota needs to be filled. Can't get away with it like Ocean or any of the other bigger developers.). Now that all of the central cast is introduced in some way or another, and the story points are largely laid, there's going to be more time to get closer with each of the girls (optionally, of course.).

 

[camube]

Really depends on how quickly you read. It's hard to say from my end. Since I more or less know everything written, it's easier to subconsciously start skimming without realizing it.



Most definitely.

A lot of the first two updates were introductions (and as you mentioned, the lewd quota needs to be filled. Can't get away with it like Ocean or any of the other bigger developers.). Now that all of the central cast is introduced in some way or another, and the story points are largely laid, there's going to be more time to get closer with each of the girls (optionally, of course.).

do we need to replay from the beginning or can just jump straight to update 2?

 

[MissFortune]

do we need to replay from the beginning or can just jump straight to update 2?

This time, yes. Going forward, I'll be doing everything I can to avoid restarts. Especially with how long MTC will eventually be getting.

 

[camube]

This time, yes. Going forward, I'll be doing everything I can to avoid restarts. Especially with how long MTC will eventually be getting.

Can I fast forward Update 1 or are there new scenes available in it that would make me unable to fast forward?

good luck on doing Update 3.Plz be wary of scope creep.
I've seen devs not aware of that and have longer and longer development time due to either too many branches of the story or due to too many characters and I hope that wouldn't happen for MTC. I really like Update 1.

 

[MissFortune]

Can I fast forward Update 1 or are there new scenes available in it that would make me unable to fast forward?

There's very little changed beyond some dialogue (you can always just go into the settings and select "Unseen Text" to skip through it, if you'd like.). There majority was code/variable changes, along with the UI. You should be safe to skip.

good luck on doing Update 3.Plz be wary of scope creep.
I've seen devs not aware of that and have longer and longer development time due to either too many branches of the story or due to too many characters and I hope that wouldn't happen for MTC. I really like Update 1.

No need to. I have a pretty strict vision for where MTC is going. There might be some goofy holiday one-offs, or side adventures, but nothing that'll effect the scope of the game.

 

[Mareeeeta]

I spent a few days on this one since I actually played through all of the first release again instead of just skipping it, especially since I didn't remember everything.
Holy shit, I remembered this game was good but blown away again by just how good it really is. This is such a fucking gem and I really can't wait for more of it.

Almost the same here. I did remember that I liked it but not that much. 10 month is pretty long so it doesn't help I thought the game was abandonned before seiing it on last updates. I'm glad to see that it's still working.
So I reread everything and remembered it little by little. It was pretty good and the new update was too.

I do think there is a lot of girls and it's not the best way to finish a game, but dev seems to know where he wants to go.
My favorite are probably Yuna and dancergirl (+ Parker for her design but we didn't see her much rn).
I do like a bunch of other girls like Maya.

As for what I read in a review about how sad it is that the "mom" is not romanceable, I'm tired about these type of comments (same for the charismatic sister from Elite Garden). AVN can also be story before porngame and not every young man in the world want to fuck his mother when he is 19.
There is already plenty of games with that kind of elements.
I'm not even a fan of Diana as LI because of their relationship, still wants her as BFF, but for her it does make a lot of sense about why people would want it logically.

I'm definitely glad that I played it again and I really want to play 0.3, it would be nice If I remembered most of what happened this time.