VN Ren'Py My New Girlfriend [Ch.6 Final] [CircleGames]

[CircleGames]

You know i like this game a lot, but being a kinetic novel is sure decremental to the overall value. It's basically a comic where you click way too much. Just to say.

I would prefer the way it is rather then having mutiple choices with mutiple paths that lead to months of fans without seeing the game they like updated and when it is updated sometimes it's not even updated in the Path that their are on...yikes!! Now that is what I call decremental

 

[Dogorti]

I would prefer the way it is rather then having mutiple choices with mutiple paths that lead to months of fans without seeing the game they like updated and when it is updated sometimes it's not even updated in the Path that their are on...yikes!! Now that is what I call decremental

Well, there are a couple of games that update all the paths in a single update, but they obviously take longer. I don't mind the wait as long as it's something of quality. You know, I like this game but yeah, if it had some others choices would be cooler, anyway, it's not a big problem and is much better is the dev do what he likes.

 

[CircleGames]

Well, there are a couple of games that update all the paths in a single update, but they obviously take longer. I don't mind the wait as long as it's something of quality. You know, I like this game but yeah, if it had some others choices would be cooler, anyway, it's not a big problem and is much better is the dev do what he likes.

Yeah I have no doubt there are some cool games that have good updates for all paths, but I know that are games that fail on delivering that...I always said that I don't want to bite more then I can chew, and this game being called a glorified comic is exactly what I was aiming for from the start. There is pressure to create other paths and choices but I want everyonr to know that it will be up to me to implement that and it all comes down to how the development flows, this is my first project and I am getting better at everything with each release, lets see what the future holds

 

[Yougiblack]

Yeah I have no doubt there are some cool games that have good updates for all paths, but I know that are games that fail on delivering that...I always said that I don't want to bite more then I can chew, and this game being called a glorified comic is exactly what I was aiming for from the start. There is pressure to create other paths and choices but I want everyonr to know that it will be up to me to implement that and it all comes down to how the development flows, this is my first project and I am getting better at everything with each release, lets see what the future holds

Now moving on onto more important stuff, when do you think chp4 might be out ? how long would you expect it would take ?

 

[Fanorase]

Spit yo shit king

 

[CircleGames]

Now moving on onto more important stuff, when do you think chp4 might be out ? how long would you expect it would take ?

Nothing to report, and it's going to be like that for a while, only Discord Members from Patreon get full acess to game dev state and renders that I am making for the update, already revealed a lot of new stuff there

 

[Yougiblack]

Nothing to report, and it's going to be like that for a while, only Discord Members from Patreon get full acess to game dev state and renders that I am making for the update, already revealed a lot of new stuff there

Hmmm, so can't even say if itll take as long as chp3 took ? more or less ?

 

[Machete]

I would prefer the way it is rather then having mutiple choices with mutiple paths that lead to months of fans without seeing the game they like updated and when it is updated sometimes it's not even updated in the Path that their are on...yikes!! Now that is what I call decremental

I see your point, but, do you realize that this way there is no game element in the game? Choose your onw adventure playstyle is the base of VN and My New Girlfriend is a comic with clicks. Which is fine, just a different media.

 

[CircleGames]

I see your point, but, do you realize that this way there is no game element in the game? Choose your onw adventure playstyle is the base of VN and My New Girlfriend is a comic with clicks. Which is fine, just a different media.

Yes I realize that, like I said, that was the goal of the project from the start, never said I was making anything else then just that, a story with visuals, text and sound.

 

[DTZ Games]

I would prefer the way it is rather then having mutiple choices with mutiple paths that lead to months of fans without seeing the game they like updated and when it is updated sometimes it's not even updated in the Path that their are on...yikes!! Now that is what I call decremental

People don't realize that if you add multiple choices to the game, it will take three times longer to update. The game is perfect as it is. Keep up the great work.

ALSO, WE MUST HAVE A GLORY HOLE SCENE!

 

[CircleGames]

People don't realize that if you add multiple choices to the game, it will take three times longer to update. The game is perfect as it is. Keep up the great work.

ALSO, WE MUST HAVE A GLORY HOLE SCENE!

Lol you don't have to tell me

 

[palmtrees89]

Hmmm, so can't even say if itll take as long as chp3 took ? more or less ?

Chapter 3 is only out for like a week, I'd think it's a little early to pinpoint a timeframe or release date for the next one.

 

[MIkedante]

Yes I realize that, like I said, that was the goal of the project from the start, never said I was making anything else then just that, a story with visuals, text and sound.

Sure, it's so far so good. BTW that beach scene with Mako and her teasing is briliant.

 

[Machete]

People don't realize that if you add multiple choices to the game, it will take three times longer to update.

Of course. But also, at least you play it Yet, as i said, KNs are fine, just a different thing.

 

[Machete]

ALSO, WE MUST HAVE A GLORY HOLE SCENE!

What about a gloryhole scene where MC and whoever the lady would be went to the wrong stalls?

 

[Machete]

I played a game (I don't remember the name) that used single-option choices !

Of course that's even worst.

 

[Machete]

So it doesn't feel good for you

It felt surprisingly good to me
Like: fuck her hard
When I chose this, it was like I decided to fuck her hard or not (slow)

Again, this approach is irrational and strange

Uhm... Sorry what?

 

[Machete]

The reason you didn't understand what I mean is that it is not a logical approach, it is more of an empirical/emotional one
Anyway, I told this experience so that I maybe have helped those who enjoy the VN much less than the game

So, stating that VNs where you make choices are games, KNs where you just read a story and click to 'turn pages' are not games and VNs that give you single choices are neither and so they are a worst product is an emotional argument?
If you say so...

EDIT:
But on one thing you are right, i didn't take a logical approach to the argument. In order to take one i should have started by the definition of game and then show how one genre is a game and the other two are not. So, allow me.

I'll take the definition of videogame, since the definition of games implies a multiplayer scenario that is not always true for videogames

"an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen"

Now, in all cases we have images on a video screen, but while KNs require you to click to keep reading, you have no control at all on which image you get as result. In VNs when a path forks it's a direct consequence of the act of the player of controlling which of the option proposed to choose.

About VNs with a single choice each time, they are not games because of the same reason of before.

Now to get to say that they are worst than proper VNs and KNs i shoud provide more definitions and arguments, but i would just keep it short saying that adding a menu option with no function is, de facto, useless or at least it requires more effort then just to click to transiction to the next image, therefore it's a worst solution to the problem (of moving the story foreward)


I hope i was logical enough now.

 

[Machete]

Now you have completely analyzed and looked at the case with a logical approach
I agree with all your words and I said 4 times in previous posts that this approach is completely illogical and may not help many people, this approach is completely emotional and taste oriented

Personally, single-option choices helped me feel more immersed, self-inserting, and game-oriented
That is, in my experience :
Game > VN + single-option choices > VN

You can't check this matter with logic, you have to test it, if it feels good, continue, if it doesn't, do not continue

Now imagine eating a lemon (or anything sour) in your mind for 10 seconds, your mouth will water, while logically you are not eating it (The subconscious mind does not know the difference between reality and imagination)
So you have to test it, maybe it gave you a better feeling because of the easier imagination of the subconscious mind

Sorry, my English is not very good
Anyway, this had a positive effect on me
And because it is not a logical issue, there is no room for discussion, you have to experience whether it has a positive effect or not

Sorry, i must admit i didn't get at all what you were trying to say earlier. That's why i was puzzled.
My first language is not english either.

 

[Moto_Tsume]

I would like to offer this advise : Keep track on the number of characters. If you introduce too many characters you will give them too little spotlight and at the same time slow the story progression down. Make a plan and always make sure to enjoy the story you are making, if you don't then it will get sour fast. You have 7 female characters and 6-7 male ones, it is enough for now.