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I don't mean to bring this discussion/argument back up if it's already been properly resolved, but I found it interesting enough especially with Faerin weighing in (which if you're reading this, thank you for a pair of fantastic games in both Mystwood Manor and Man of the House!) to try my hand at suitably addressing the original suggestion as well as answering the initial follow-up questions.
It seems you're more familiar with the rarity system(s) commonly employed for use with CCGs, TCGs, and other similar card games, which many card game fans know and love. However, Mystwood Manor instead utilizes the rarity system(s) commonly employed for use with MMORPGs, "looter shooters", and other video games featuring randomized loot drops. You could argue that since the rarity system in Mystwood Manor is used for cards, it would make sense to employ the card game rarity system. Instead, I would argue that since Mystwood Manor is ultimately a video game with a relatively minor card game component, it makes more sense to employ the video game rarity system because the audience as well as the developer(s) (being video game players, by definition) can be assumed to be more familiar with the video game system than the card game system, although I'm sure there's a fair bit of overlap. There's even precedent for full digital card game experiences like Hearthstone and Gwent to opt for the video game system in place of the card game system that you may otherwise expect.
In terms of the origin of the video game rarity system, searching even the vague term "grey green blue purple orange rarity" (the rarity system used by Mystwood Manor) into Google brings up multiple relevant discussions, including those with people asking where the system originated, why the specific colors are chosen, and why they are in the specific order they are presented in. So you aren't the only one to inquire about this system, although its become so ubiquitous with video gaming in the past 20+ years its been around that you are the first to bring it up in regards to this game in particular, as most of these discussions took place closer to when the system was first beginning to be popularized.
It appears that the Blizzard games Diablo II and World of Warcraft are credited with popularizing the general rarity system we commonly see today. The rarity system employed by the aforementioned games as well as a few other popular ones throughout the years (most of which I've played) are as follows:
- Diablo II (2000): White --> Blue --> Yellow --> Gold | Green (Set) weak individually, strong when combined with other items in the same set
- World of Warcraft (2004): Grey --> White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Orange --> Gold --> Blizzard Blue
- Guild Wars (2005): White --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold | Green (Unique) and Red (PvP) considered not to be on the spectrum
- Borderlands (2009): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Yellow --> Orange --> Dark Orange --> Pearlescent
- DC Universe Online (2011): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold
- Dead Island (2011): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011): Grey --> White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple | Orange (Custom) has no stats until modded; mods follow the same color rarity system (inception!)
- Darksiders II (2012): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold
- Hearthstone (2014): Free/No Color --> White --> Blue --> Purple --> Orange
- Destiny (2014): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold
- Fortnite (2017): White --> Green --> Blue --> Purple --> Gold
- Gwent (2018): White --> Blue --> Purple --> Orange
Why did they pick the colors they did? I can only guess, but like to rationalize it as the following: White is neutral and a good candidate for the starting tier. Gold is commonly associated with value and winning/coming in first place, so it would make sense to place it at the top. Purple has been associated with royalty and wealth throughout history and commonly accompanied Gold, so it would make sense to place it just below. Green and Blue are a bit trickier, but are distinct from the other three colors used so far and line up nicely with Purple to form their half of the rainbow (as long as you ignore Indigo, which let's be honest most people do). I suspect Red isn't used much as it can be quite a strain to read, especially over long periods of time.
That should be nearly everything. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. Hopefully someone gets at least something out of this post as I spent way too much time on it, which could have been spent improving my hotel instead! Oh well...
Hi there, I sorry if this seems obvious but I can't seem to get the incest patch working. I downloaded the xml file and put it right in the root game directory as stated but in the introduction Julia and Amber are still showing thier names instead of mom and sister. Any idea on what to do? Thanks in advance.
Edit: I've just actually read the introduction a bit, and the MC calls Julia and Amber 'mom' and 'sister'. So I tried it without the xml file and the dialogue did change. Looks like I've made much ado about nothing.
Edit: I've just actually read the introduction a bit, and the MC calls Julia and Amber 'mom' and 'sister'. So I tried it without the xml file and the dialogue did change. Looks like I've made much ado about nothing.
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Hi, started this game, after renovating the kitchen and talking to julia the screen went black,i know it is known issue for storymode and there is hotfix,still the problem continues, is there a fix.I am using parallels on mac to run this
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Check Julia's and Amber's profiles in the staff screen. That will tell you if it's working or not.
This is the first report we've seen of this happening, but I have reported it to Faerin.
What Windows version are you playing on through Paralels; 10 or 11?
Thanks for the quick response, I figured it was working through the introduction as well.
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One last thing before I dive into the game. Does the 'Skip VIP Guest Interactions' setting give the option of skipping guest interactions or does it automatically skip them without giving an option? Thanks in advance.You're welcome. Good to read that you got it working.
- May 19, 2018
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It will automatically skip them but bear in mind that if the girls' skill levels room upgrades etc aren't up to the standard required you can still get a fail
Got it, thanks for the help. Going to enjoy the game now.
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every time i try to go see Denise in the restaurant it says shes in her room and not to disturb her
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It should be specified that this option only skips the service questions ("I'd like some Indian breakfast"). The actual story events of the guests are unaffected.
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Noticed them, the fact that they exist and are meant to be used should clue you in that Im right in my assessment.Someone didn't noticed the integrated cheats and is whining for no reason...
Its a shame, hopefully some lessons learned by the dev after making this game.
Good tip about transitions. Its long been uninstalled, but I should have checked there.You can turn the transitions off in the settings.
As for "boring" and "grindy", tastes always differ. But if you want real grind, I'd have some suggestions to make
As to your second point, the gameplay loop is both slow and brainless, rarely if ever does it present you with any choices, you just go through the motions. At most you can equip your improved recovery card on whomever happens to be resting at the moment or switch up your own cards depending on what you are doing, and why your own deck isnt ALWAYS accesible is a mystery.
Gameplay revolves entirely about mindless chores, it is not engaging in any way. And this coming from a guy that enjoys both management games and princess maker type games.
I am not someone that minds repetition either, as long as the core gameplay is interesting, but like I said before, it isnt. Grindy in itself isnt bad if you are having fun, but I dont see how anyone could here.
- Jan 3, 2018
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So it's not for you. But your personal opinion is not that of everyone else. Just because you can't see any enjoyment in this, does not mean other people also cannot.
Plenty can & do.
Choices are not the be all and end all of gameplay. There are countless games which do not contain choices. Instead, they tell a story.
There are also countless games which contain nothing but the illusion of choice (looking at you, CP2077!).
Best thing to do, would be simply move on and find something that you're happy with, instead of redundantly complaining about a finished game that's not going to be changed, now.
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Well, there are some major choices in CP2077. E. g. I had the choice to continue or discontinue playing it, I chose the latter.
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That is 1 of only 2 choices which had any consequence.
Incredible, that every single other decision is utterly irrelevant, until the very end of the game.
Yeah, I really do not think that the inclusion of "choice" is what makes, or breaks a game.
What would be real nice is for the dev to add at the end the re-painted portraits of the three sisters in the entry's of the hotels, as well as some included choices to avoid some of the fetishes he has included in the story, just to allow those that don't want to see them - like the lesbian advances of the maintenance girl etc.... and the final reward where you display all your women in the nude when they work, that would ruin your hotel immediately in real life - also maybe allow one girl to be #1 in the MC's heart
otherwise I love the work he did and this story is good
otherwise I love the work he did and this story is good