VN Ren'Py Mythos: Book One [v5.0.1 Hotfix] [Nine of Swords]

[LorgarAurelian]

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Friday Update - January 20th, 2023

Fuck.

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Having used the last month doing inventory at work, you have my sympathy.
Don't worry about next week use it to celebrate Morgana.

 

[kvier]

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"Misadventure" is a great term

 

[Nine of Swords]

As Avaron astutely observed, making games is not a job, it's a hobby. So we aren't your bosses. Chill, celebrate your girlfriend's birthday, relax, then carry on if you feel like it.
Overloaded developer = scrambling/mistakes/burnout = abandoned game. Nobody would like that.

I agree, and my body agreed with you! After the convention and then inventory right after it, my brain absolutely refused to work this past weekend. Like I couldn't even play the simplest of games, couldn't focus enough to read, let alone do anything resembling work. I just clicked YouTube videos, watched Drag Race (the shorter episodes this season are pissing me off, and we had yet another disappointing Snatch Game), and generally just loafed around.

I'm very excited about Chapter Four, which makes it frustrating that my brain did this. This first Mythos story is coming to an end and there's some really great things happening in this Chapter; both in regards to Book One ("Lisa's Story") and the larger world of Mythos as a whole.

I'm glad so many of you understand me being a "hobbyist" when it comes to developing Mythos. I'd absolutely love to make Mythos my "day job". Quitting my mortal job would be amazing. No more inventory, no more answering really stupid questions from my coworkers, no more having to request time off, no more waking up early... but that's not in the cards for me. I still have over 20 years before I can retire, too.

I've seen some grumbles from when people cancel subs about how I don't produce fast enough, though, which always makes me feel bad. I can't feel too bad, though: the game is currently free, so anybody who wants to sub should only do so to support the endeavour and not with the expectation of it actually helping things come out faster. Unless I get enough subs to let me quit my job (highly unlikely), I can't really work any harder without causing myself some form of mental harm.

This ended up being a ramble, whoops...

EDIT: Morgana is my wife, by the way... you don't wanna call her my girlfriend, because then my girlfriend will get jealous (that was a joke, please don't murder me, Morgana).

 

[Dylan741]

I agree, and my body agreed with you! After the convention and then inventory right after it, my brain absolutely refused to work this past weekend. Like I couldn't even play the simplest of games, couldn't focus enough to read, let alone do anything resembling work. I just clicked YouTube videos, watched Drag Race (the shorter episodes this season are pissing me off, and we had yet another disappointing Snatch Game), and generally just loafed around.

I'm very excited about Chapter Four, which makes it frustrating that my brain did this. This first Mythos story is coming to an end and there's some really great things happening in this Chapter; both in regards to Book One ("Lisa's Story") and the larger world of Mythos as a whole.

I'm glad so many of you understand me being a "hobbyist" when it comes to developing Mythos. I'd absolutely love to make Mythos my "day job". Quitting my mortal job would be amazing. No more inventory, no more answering really stupid questions from my coworkers, no more having to request time off, no more waking up early... but that's not in the cards for me. I still have over 20 years before I can retire, too.

I've seen some grumbles from when people cancel subs about how I don't produce fast enough, though, which always makes me feel bad. I can't feel too bad, though: the game is currently free, so anybody who wants to sub should only do so to support the endeavour and not with the expectation of it actually helping things come out faster. Unless I get enough subs to let me quit my job (highly unlikely), I can't really work any harder without causing myself some form of mental harm.

This ended up being a ramble, whoops...

EDIT: Morgana is my wife, by the way... you don't wanna call her my girlfriend, because then my girlfriend will get jealous (that was a joke, please don't murder me, Morgana).

I'm glad you took some day to rest, you are spending lots of energy both mentally and physically to do this game, on top of doing your work so it's more taxing than appear at first sight and this in the long run can affect you, so take care.
I wish I could help you more, but sadly I'm still searching for a job and this is a tough time here where I live, but as soon as I will be able you'll have my support.
I apologise to Morgana and you, I'm sorry!!!!
Again take care and rest whenever you need, it's more important that you're ok the game can wait.

 

[HogRocket]

I agree, and my body agreed with you! After the convention and then inventory right after it, my brain absolutely refused to work this past weekend. Like I couldn't even play the simplest of games, couldn't focus enough to read, let alone do anything resembling work. I just clicked YouTube videos, watched Drag Race (the shorter episodes this season are pissing me off, and we had yet another disappointing Snatch Game), and generally just loafed around.

I'm very excited about Chapter Four, which makes it frustrating that my brain did this. This first Mythos story is coming to an end and there's some really great things happening in this Chapter; both in regards to Book One ("Lisa's Story") and the larger world of Mythos as a whole.

I'm glad so many of you understand me being a "hobbyist" when it comes to developing Mythos. I'd absolutely love to make Mythos my "day job". Quitting my mortal job would be amazing. No more inventory, no more answering really stupid questions from my coworkers, no more having to request time off, no more waking up early... but that's not in the cards for me. I still have over 20 years before I can retire, too.

I've seen some grumbles from when people cancel subs about how I don't produce fast enough, though, which always makes me feel bad. I can't feel too bad, though: the game is currently free, so anybody who wants to sub should only do so to support the endeavour and not with the expectation of it actually helping things come out faster. Unless I get enough subs to let me quit my job (highly unlikely), I can't really work any harder without causing myself some form of mental harm.

This ended up being a ramble, whoops...

EDIT: Morgana is my wife, by the way... you don't wanna call her my girlfriend, because then my girlfriend will get jealous (that was a joke, please don't murder me, Morgana).

more people on here need to realize that most devs are hobbyists and don't "owe" them an update. I fully intend to be combative and rude about that when I release mine

Hey, my wife and I have been married for a LOOOoooong time and I still call her my girlfriend . Plus, she can't murder you if you keep her chained to the desk like you did before

 

[Hullahopp]

I'm very excited about Chapter Four, which makes it frustrating that my brain did this.

But why? The human body always tells you what it needs, you just have to pay attention. (And if I took my own advice, I wouldn't spend a fortune on doctors.)

I've seen some grumbles from when people cancel subs about how I don't produce fast enough, though, which always makes me feel bad.

It's not your loss, it's theirs. "Sacrificing your health to make money, then spending your money to get healthy again, is very bad business."

Morgana is my wife

Oops, sorry! But don't worry, if Morgana didn't trust you, you'd be dead.

 

[damnedfrog]

I'm glad so many of you understand me being a "hobbyist" when it comes to developing Mythos. I'd absolutely love to make Mythos my "day job". Quitting my mortal job would be amazing. No more inventory, no more answering really stupid questions from my coworkers, no more having to request time off, no more waking up early... but that's not in the cards for me. I still have over 20 years before I can retire, too.

I find incredible that some don't understand that for a lot of dev. here, it's not a full time job, not even a job.
I have see the same thing on Nexus about Skyrim moders, with people whining if a mod isn't perfect, has bugs...

I've seen some grumbles from when people cancel subs about how I don't produce fast enough, though, which always makes me feel bad. I can't feel too bad, though: the game is currently free, so anybody who wants to sub should only do so to support the endeavour and not with the expectation of it actually helping things come out faster. Unless I get enough subs to let me quit my job (highly unlikely), I can't really work any harder without causing myself some form of mental harm.

Like Hullahopp write, it's their lost.
People don't understand that on Patreon, you don't buy a product. You show your appreciation, you support a dev.
But there is no performance obligation, nor the obligation by the dev. to deliver a final product.
Sure, as a Patreon, I hope to see a game finished. It's also true that I'm always a lower tier Patreon (too much game I want to support but not enough money ). So I don't give very much, and I don't have a lot to loose.

It's a complete other story on Steam or other platform like that, where here you buy a product.
And you have the right to request a final product.

This ended up being a ramble, whoops...

Not a problem.
If it's help you vent off a bit, it's good.
In fact, I like it when you share with us your doubts, your thoughts, even slice of your life.
It what make you human, and it's great.

EDIT: Morgana is my wife, by the way... you don't wanna call her my girlfriend, because then my girlfriend will get jealous (that was a joke, please don't murder me, Morgana).

I'm starting to get a bit scared about the image for the next Friday update
And please, Morgana, don't murder Nine. We want to get the chapter 4

 

[Nine of Swords]

It what make you human, and it's great.

... human... right...

 

[Lillen B.]

Not sure how I've managed to miss this one for so long!
Very cool so far! It's pretty rare for a dev to treat their story and world with the respect of the craft and have the clout to back it up! The intro, the animation, the music, and the funky characters with all their details and eccentricities all show that you care deeply about this project, and that's a beautiful thing!

As an aside...

Spoiler: You've set yourself amongst some pretty baller company :p

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[HogRocket]

... human... right...

hmmmm, we've only seen you in pixilated form; you could be a rogue AI...... "Nine" of Swords could mean "Ninth Global Illuminati Artificial Intelligence Command Overlord" and "Morgana" could be the AI running the Morgan Stanley financial empire for you. You come here making detective romance games to take a break from world domination......

.....We've got your number now! So-called "Nine" of so-called "Swords" ....

 

[Lillen B.]

"The Nine of Swords is largely regarded as a negative card to draw because of its connection with fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair."

Maybe she's related to Seven of Nine?
B(org), the master of technology (and also probably a vampire)... A game about a faceless, soulless Bureau that wants to assimilate everything? It fits, man

 

[Nine of Swords]

"The Nine of Swords is largely regarded as a negative card to draw because of its connection with fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair."

I know I've said it before, but maybe not on F95 - this is exactly why I picked "Nine of Swords" for my name! I often say I'm "made of anxiety."

... so much anxiety...

 

[damnedfrog]

... human... right...

Correction: It's what make you werewolf, and it's great.
Happy now ?


More seriously, English isn't my my mother tongue.
Does writing that sharing your doubts and thoughts with us make you human sound weird?
I wanted to point out that it's what make you a real person.

 

[Nine of Swords]

Correction: It's what make you werewolf, and it's great.
Happy now ?


More seriously, English isn't my my mother tongue.
Does writing that sharing your doubts and thoughts with us make you human sound weird?
I wanted to point out that it's what make you a real person.

Oh, no! What you said makes total sense! I just often joke that I'm a robot, being asexual and non-binary.

 

[CrazyRabbit]

I know I've said it before, but maybe not on F95 - this is exactly why I picked "Nine of Swords" for my name! I often say I'm "made of anxiety."

... so much anxiety...

 

[Lillen B.]

Wow, wouldn't have seen that one coming. You make a damn fine porn game for an asexual!

Also,

Spoiler: lookit this picture I found of a notawerewolf!

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Also also,

Spoiler: you've just introduced the new system and you miss this golden opportunity??

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[HogRocket]

Oh, no! What you said makes total sense! I just often joke that I'm a robot, being asexual and non-binary.

More evidence for my rogue AI theory.....

 

[HogRocket]

Correction: It's what make you werewolf, and it's great.
Happy now ?


More seriously, English isn't my my mother tongue.
Does writing that sharing your doubts and thoughts with us make you human sound weird?
I wanted to point out that it's what make you a real person.

Hey, your English is better than my skills in any other language.

 

[Nine of Swords]

(Commission)

Spoiler: Tara and Becki (With an I) went on a ski trip together!

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Spoiler: They had fun out in the snow, but at night things to a little... warmer.

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[damnedfrog]

Hey, your English is better than my skills in any other language.

Because I'm cheating, I use DeepL Translat a lot to validate what I write.