VN Ren'Py Move the Chains [v0.3] [MissFortune]

[Old Grumpy Wolf]

Not people like him. Just him. Specifically.



I suppose that's fair. What I'd consider world building/character dev, some might see as filler.

Point taken about showing too much of the MC. Will be sure to give more focus on the LIs for future updates. The reason it was done like that was due to lighting. If I filmed at the opposite angle to show more of her, she'd be largely hit by light with very little in shadow department. As for Yuna's scene, I thought it was pretty well balanced between them both given how relatively short it was.



I'd argue the opposite on the popularity of football, but semantics.

The game is about football/handegg. Most of the story is tied to it, and I don't have a ton of interest in making it a background element of the game. While I'm trying to balance the football side and the life side, there's going to be updates where there's more of one than the other. There's also going to be slower (like this one) updates mixed in with higher energy ones.



The stats menu has a fix up from a user here and will fixed in the next tier release. The character page has a big old warning label right above the genders, which is what I think you're referring to?

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If that's what you're referring to, then no. It's not a one-day job. Have to design the UI elements, write everything out, code it all, and then make sure it's working. Beyond those, I'm having a hard time finding a whole lot else? If you could, I'd appreciate you pointing me toward the 'huge' amount of exceptions. I'm no physicist, but two doesn't exactly seem like a huge number to me.

Fuck all that. Keep writing the game like you've been doing. There's only a few that are whining. Don't change it to suit them. You're doing a great job. That dude lost all credibility when he said:

but the dev needs to remember that it's not a widely popular sport

So, please keep on doing what you're doing.

 

[sigvar]

as for the Ivy i already rejected her like twice and still got a chance to kiss her, idk if i did something wrong but i feel like if i reject her twice then it should lock me in like a friendship path or something, i aint gonna change my mind about hitting that

Welp, was kind of worried about this crap. Really would prefer an option to leave the trans characters out of the story entirely because so many devs can't seem to conceive that not every player sees that as anything more than a hair color preference. I would love to see the response of people if the same thing was done with religion.

It is pretty much like this:

You want this?
No?
You sure?
Come on, it's the same thing!
How about now?
Now?
How about now?
You sure?
Here, I'll just write them into the story as a pivotal character. Let's keep it in your face, some more.
How about now?
.......

 

[Landro2340]

Fuck all that. Keep writing the game like you've been doing. There's only a few that are whining. Don't change it to suit them. You're doing a great job. That dude lost all credibility when he said:


So, please keep on doing what you're doing.

Gonna have to echo the brother here too. I ain't american but I have been watching it for 2 years now and it's nice to see the behind the scenes world of it (specially for those hyped prospects). You're doing a very good job at world building here so write the story as you see it fit, don't force things because of what others say, not saying that you should ignore feedback though, just don't lose your goal.

I kinda wish the MC would stick with his CB role but I get the feeling that isn't going to be the case (with the coach giving him the offensive playbook and watching the exhibition game), but hey that's fair, you ain't pulling it out of your ass given the MC's talent, there's a reason why that HC from Alabama wanted him as QB.

 

[Old Grumpy Wolf]

Gonna have to echo the brother here too. I ain't american but I have been watching it for 2 years now and it's nice to see the behind the scenes world of it (specially for those hyped prospects). You're doing a very good job at world building here so write the story as you see it fit, don't force things because of what others say, not saying that you should ignore feedback though, just don't lose your goal.

I kinda wish the MC would stick his CB role but I get the feeling that isn't going to be the case (with the coach giving him the offensive playbook and watching the exhibition game), but hey that's fair, you ain't pulling it out of your ass given the MC's talent, there's a reason why that HC from Alabama wanted him as QB.

Hell, I have several Brit friends who watch and enjoy.

 

[Radnos Salazar]

Ohh wow.....people are still seething about the harem guy joke. Lmao, its over get on with your lives people.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Ohh wow.....people are still seething about the harem guy joke. Lmao, its over get on with your lives people.

So much seethe... so little peepee.

 

[MissFortune]

Also, is it likely that v0.3.5 is going to include fixing the extras tab for the characters? As someone who hasn't played the game since the last update, it's a nice touch to jog my memory of Move the Chains. At the moment, there's four women I don't remember at all, but clicking on their profiles only lead to errors.
Either way, again, I enjoy the update and can't wait for the next one. Please keep up the good work, MissFortune.

I think some players tend to forget that AVNs, given the nature of how they're updated, are similar to a TV series. Many devs write with foresight and future plans in mind. TV shows are never going to spill the beans on everything right away. They build a floor and expand on it as the episode count/story grows. The story isn't finished just because there wasn't a conclusion right at that moment.

Parker is going to be getting some more screen time next update, which was always the plan, as it coincides with a scene that happens after with Kelsey/Swallow in the same location. Diana is probably the major focus of the next update LI-wise, but Yuna and Kelsey/Nicole are going to get a decent sum as well.

The glossary is being updated, it just wasn't for this most recent update. Had more pressing stuff to get done. Will be updated on 3.5, which leads into your next question: Yeah, the character page will be finished for Episode 3.5.

 

[Radnos Salazar]

So much seethe... so little peepee.

Did you notice the reviews?

"Game has excellent renders, animations, story, everything is beautiful..............butttttttt......that 1 scene where there is a joke about a completely anonymous person on this planet whom i've never seen or met before, who has left this thread long ago has destroyed my entire playing experience and hence to defend him, i'll give it 1 star (On a free AVN site hoping to discourage others from trying the game) and never play it again myself."

What a time to be alive LOL

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Did you notice the reviews?

"Game has excellent renders, animations, story, everything is beautiful..............butttttttt......that 1 scene where there is a joke about a completely anonymous person on this planet whom i've never seen or met before who has left this thread long ago has destroyed my entire playing experience and hence to defend him, i'll give it 1 star (On a free AVN site hoping to discourage other from trying the game) and never play it again myself."

What a time to be alive LOL

haha yeah... well, you know there's always folks on this site who don't necessarily have the best taste:

"OMG best game evar, haz harem. Best graphics!" (Lab note: the graphics are shitty versions of Honey Select)
"GAYME HAS ALL MY FAVORITE KINKS, BEST GAME EVAR!" (Lab note: Game had no fucking story whatsoever, just a shitty pr0n slideshow that happened to have all that players kinks)
"THIS IS NOT A TRUE HAREM! All members of harem must worship MC's cock and never be with another man ever...!" (Lab note: well, I'm sure you get this one)

 

[Radnos Salazar]

Lmao, you mean me then , i was a patreon and was going to resub but that said scene has put me off big time.

Hey mate, i never mentioned anyone. But kudos to you for deciding to resub, quality like this deserves the money

 

[Golzd]

haha yeah... well, you know there's always folks on this site who don't necessarily have the best taste:

"OMG best game evar, haz harem. Best graphics!" (Lab note: the graphics are shitty versions of Honey Select)
"GAYME HAS ALL MY FAVORITE KINKS, BEST GAME EVAR!" (Lab note: Game had no fucking story whatsoever, just a shitty pr0n slideshow that happened to have all that players kinks)
"THIS IS NOT A TRUE HAREM! All members of harem must worship MC's cock and never be with another man ever...!" (Lab note: well, I'm sure you get this one)

I can also say the same about a load of other genres, just seems to be what people like they play, no matter how shit some of them are

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

I can also say the same about a load of other genres, just seems to be what people like they play, no matter how shit some of them are

Oh it definitely happens everywhere. People like one thing about a game and give it 5 stars even though it's pretty much shit everywhere else (music, writing, overall story, etc). My point was... People either really like something or really hate something and they'll give the best or worst rating based on one simple thing, instead of being objective.

 

[MissFortune]

Fuck all that. Keep writing the game like you've been doing. There's only a few that are whining. Don't change it to suit them. You're doing a great job. That dude lost all credibility when he said:


So, please keep on doing what you're doing.

I know, I know. But he did have a some valid points, too. It was also done in good faith (or so it appears.).

Yeah, does not come across like it, but you do you.

It literally had his name plastered all over it? It's hard to read it any other way.



I never shit on a group of people, or harem games themselves. It's was a scene targeted at one person and the 'Harem Guide' posted here that he was pushing. I guess it's your prerogative if you want to intentionally read it as something else, though?

 

[MAGO-DAG]

Hmm... I see the whining about one loser is still going on instead of moving on? I just want to share my thoughts, I haven't played the game yet (too many games to finish).

I don't know who this dude is that all the fuss is about or where he came from (and I'm glad I don't know this loser, the less you know, the better you sleep.) But, some people need to rethink a little and understand a little humor (no matter how stupid it is and how it doesn't interfere with the plot,) just stop making a big deal out of it!

I partially understand some complaints from harem fans, it's not about this guy, but just some harem fans will think that they are being made fun of (I'm sure that's exactly how they felt), but in fact the developer has already explained the reason a hundred times...

I myself am also a fan of Harem games, but when I saw the easter egg, I somehow didn't feel anything, well, okay, apparently the guy did something stupid and some developers and people didn't like it and decided to laugh at him...
I would say myself that this is a small stupid humor that does not solve anything, forget and move on...

come on guys, are you really going to make a fuss about this? You've been whining about this for almost four days, it's time for you guys to go outside and touch the grass and rethink. So peace to everyone and let's not argue about nonsense anymore. And more strength to MissFortune and patience! ✌

 

[Landro2340]

The scene in question is funny, once you get into this thread that is, just saying that if the dev ever hopes to enter steam and such scenes like that can be confusing but its w.e. really.

Edit: Oh there is a steam page, my bad. Point stands though, can be confusing for those out of the loop.

 

[GoldenEyeDrake]

I think some players tend to forget that AVNs, given the nature of how they're updated, are similar to a TV series. Many devs write with foresight and future plans in mind. TV shows are never going to spill the beans on everything right away. They build a floor and expand on it as the episode count/story grows. The story isn't finished just because there wasn't a conclusion right at that moment.

Parker is going to be getting some more screen time next update, which was always the plan, as it coincides with a scene that happens after with Kelsey/Swallow in the same location. Diana is probably the major focus of the next update LI-wise, but Yuna and Kelsey/Nicole are going to get a decent sum as well.

The glossary is being updated, it just wasn't for this most recent update. Had more pressing stuff to get done. Will be updated on 3.5, which leads into your next question: Yeah, the character page will be finished for Episode 3.5.

Oh, believe me I understand, I just wasn't sure if those specific characters within the extra characters tabs were individuals that were already mentioned/briefly appeared in the earlier episodes or not. I did look through various saves of mine to see (I have about four pages of saves so far) if I could jog my memory, and one of them was Taylor, one of the MC's former teachers for example.
I never had the intention of my comments questioning your vision for your project, I was mainly surprised by how some characters came and went in this update and how much of an desire that sparked within me to get to know them further like Parker. Nonetheless, I still learnt more about people like Blaine, Alaina, Devon, Parker, Kara, Kaya, etc than I did more before entering into Episode 3.
Finally, I'm glad to hear the characters pages/glossary with be updated/finished for episodes 3.5. Thank you.

 

[Zoomaa]

I know, I know. But he did have a some valid points, too. It was also done in good faith (or so it appears.).



It literally had his name plastered all over it? It's hard to read it any other way.

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I never shit on a group of people, or harem games themselves. It's was a scene targeted at one person and the 'Harem Guide' posted here that he was pushing. I guess it's your prerogative if you want to intentionally read it as something else, though?

please tell me there is going to be some payback for the bullshit Natalie did in the video with Diana?

By the way, great work on the game it feels like a movie more than avn.

 

[warheadd]

please tell me there is going to be some payback for the bullshit Natalie did in the video with Diana?

By the way, great work on the game it feels like a movie more than avn.

I second this, what happened to Diana in that video was very brutal and undeserved. I know the bad guys will get dealt with but I also hope that karma catches up to Natalie, not that she has to die.

 

[jak1165]

The fuck is a "politically incorrect" patch? Feels like that particular bit of terminology is so passé

 

[MissFortune]

please tell me there is going to be some payback for the bullshit Natalie did in the video with Diana?

By the way, great work on the game it feels like a movie more than avn.

I second this, what happened to Diana in that video was very brutal and undeserved. I know the bad guys will get dealt with but I also hope that karma catches up to Natalie, not that she has to die.

She'll get hers, at least in some form.

The fuck is a "politically incorrect" patch? Feels like that particular bit of terminology is so passé

Basically just makes some of the dialogue a bit a more unfiltered.