VN Unity Netorase Phone [v0.17] [Le Stag]

[Illustrivity]

Wait, was that all in this new update? Just MC and Laura talking to each other? No offence to the developer and his vision, but Laura just being an exposition bot to MC about things they already did together and both know about is definitely one of the weaker parts of this game, and it's disappointing to have had a whole update be nothing but that.

thats was too boring chapter, no Tara or Ashley BJ atleast

Tara is literally the reason I still keep up with this game actively. I need more of them corrupting Tara. Laura just fucks too much, without any conflict or any "hook" to it at this point, and just waffles on about being railed for like the 20th time now, so that is honestly getting a bit old hat. Ashley is still hot, but the "shy, reserved tsundere" archetype is, of course, way hotter than the crazy, rambunctious slut.

I don't even mind if Tara's corruption is really slow, 'cause it somewhat keeps me on the hook. What's disappointing is this update just forgot that she (or Ashley) exists, but I guess sometimes the dev feels less inspired and/or has less time to work on the game, so...whatever, I guess. We go again next time.

This has been the best and most substantive update in awhile! Chapter 33 is my new favourite. I love that with 33 and 34 we're finally getting into moving things forward a little, as far as

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goes. Seeing Laura tease MC about these things, effectively taking the player's temperature on them, makes me very excited about what's in store for the next update. Thank you for what you're doing Le Stag.

What the fuck have you been smoking?

 

[4research]

Has a fix been found to the apk issue where an update fails due to an existing package yet? I remember having to reinstall and lose my saves back when 0.12 or 0.13 dropped and i dont really feel like slogging through everything again.

 

[Le Stag]

Wait, was that all in this new update? Just MC and Laura talking to each other? No offence to the developer and his vision, but Laura just being an exposition bot to MC about things they already did together and both know about is definitely one of the weaker parts of this game, and it's disappointing to have had a whole update be nothing but that.

That kind of content was the most requested, and the reception I got was, globally, very positive. A lot of people want these shared moments with Laura. They're integral to the relationship.

Has a fix been found to the apk issue where an update fails due to an existing package yet? I remember having to reinstall and lose my saves back when 0.12 or 0.13 dropped and i dont really feel like slogging through everything again.

There's no fix. Unity changed the "dev key", and didn't want my backup, so it has to be a fresh install.

You could backup saves before uninstalling though.

 

[Le Stag]

Uhm. Now is a boring game. Few images, lot of text, probably wrote with AI.
I pass.

AI isn't writing anything. And there has never been more images. The ratio of pictures/text is 5 times higher compared to the beginnings.

 

[Joshy92]

That kind of content was the most requested, and the reception I got was, globally, very positive.

I've often found in NTS games the couple tend to not communicate much or at all about all the stuff they do, so I'm glad to hear that isn't the case here.

Now I won't be playing this update for a while, but it's cool you still have the couple actually talking to each other.

 

[Le Stag]

That was exactly the same thought I had while I was trying the last update. Also, what's the point on adding choices if all of them lead to the same result?
MC: Would you like me to .... blah blah blah?
choices:
- Yes
- Please
- Of course

This one killed me. I deleted the game.

I said it multiple times: it's to avoid having walls of text without an interruption. It's about pacing.

It's a disguised "Click to go to next dialogue".

 

[vampz]

I said it multiple times: it's to avoid having walls of text without an interruption. It's about pacing.

It's a disguised "Click to go to next dialogue".

Le Stag wouldn't it be easier to simply provide one dialog option in such a case?

I'm all for giving the player chances for input, and stopping the walls of text for better pacing
But it does seem somewhat silly to have multiple options that mean the same thing, especially having 3 options that all mean the same thing

That would also make actual choices feel more meaningful, and make the player want to read what happens when they see multiple options

 

[Le Stag]

Le Stag wouldn't it be easier to simply provide one dialog option in such a case?

I'm all for giving the player chances for input, and stopping the walls of text for better pacing
But it does seem somewhat silly to have multiple options that mean the same thing, especially having 3 options that all mean the same thing

That would also make actual choices feel more meaningful, and make the player want to read what happens when they see multiple options

Having two options give you an implication in the game, even though it's a fake one. Making you think, even for half a second, about what you would answer, help you immerse yourself in the story, and making it yours. You didn't just click a button, you chose an answer. Even a fake choice is still a choice, and that makes a huge difference.

That's a common game design "trick", used in a lot of games.

When all 3 options are exactly the same, it's also deliberate from me. It's a way to express to you, the player, the mood of the MC. When Laura asks a question and you have three "YES YES!!!" answer, it's me showing you what's going through the MC's mind at that moment. It's a storytelling element, the same kind you could find in any RPG in which, for example, all answers are sarcastic because you're playing as a sarcastic character.

 

[vampz]

Having two options give you an implication in the game, even though it's a fake one. Making you think, even for half a second, about what you would answer, help you immerse yourself in the story.

That's a common game design "trick", used in a lot of games.

When all 3 options are exactly the same, it's also deliberate from me. It's a way to express to you, the player, the mood of the MC. When Laura asks a question and you have three "YES YES!!!" answer, it's me showing you what's going through the MC's mind at that moment. It's a storytelling element, the same kind you could find in any RPG in which, for example, all answers are sarcastic because you're playing as a sarcastic character.

I don't disagree with you, and I definitely recognize this from video games
I also recall how much such things were ridiculed in specific video games (for example in Fallout 4 you usually have yes, yes and sarcastic yes dialog options)

I personally don't mind how the game works, not at all
It is definitely my favorite new game here, by a longshot
But I can understand why people don't necessarily like having these fake choices, especially when they are completely identical (I remember seeing yes and yes as two options, so it isn't a different flavor)
I think you're already adding specific dialog lines after these choices to reflect the mood, so that the reactions aren't 100% identical, but also converge quickly after, that works for me

 

[4research]

There's no fix. Unity changed the "dev key", and didn't want my backup, so it has to be a fresh install.

You could backup saves before uninstalling though.

You can backup saves on android? Sorry, not a computer guy, how do i do that?

 

[Le Stag]

For whoever subscribed to the SubscribeStar: DO NOT. SubscribeStar removed my access to this account because they're asking me for legal documents I cannot provide. I cannot change the page, publish updates, remove content, answer your messages, or get the money. If you subscribe, you'll lose your money.

EDIT: ah, it seems I have access again...

 

[eggnimuss]

Help pls how do I unlock pictures 280 and 288?

 

[F68423]

Le Stag i think i found a context problem because if you decide to not let laura fuck mike in chapter 33 and skip chapter 33 with that decision you still read in chapter 34 that she had sex with mike and in the app notes where our big decisions are keep to remind us , there are 2 decisions we had to make in chapter 33 and they are automaticly made without our input when we skip 33. just thought to let you know.
Netorase Phone is a great game. i loved ever chapter and i liked that we can make decisions and can adjust our story a little bit.i find your story with a friends group fouling around and explore great.like is alot.

 

[kikomascado]

You could backup saves before uninstalling though.

How, though?
I wanted to play the game on my phone, but I couldn't see how to transfer my PC save to it, since the game have no native way to export/import saves and my phone doesn't let me access the data folder.
I asked it here before on this thread, but got no answers whatsoever.

 

[KingsRaiden]

That kind of content was the most requested, and the reception I got was, globally, very positive. A lot of people want these shared moments with Laura. They're integral to the relationship.

Agreed, it's hard to see the relationship growing, which was the point of the kink in the first place, if we don't see how the MC and Laura's relationship changes along the way.

 

[atrebor68]

More graphics and more animations would definitely be useful...

Quote.
Now is pratically a looping novel with few images.

 

[Badboll]

I do agree with the sentiment that it's getting stale. Ashley needs to take Lauras corruption to the next level.
Nathan is getting boring, he still has his use as a photographer but for anything else not really.
I agree with the review I just saw, which said, Laura doesn't need a second boyfriend. Mike was also just more of the same but at least he progressed the development where Laura took someone home. That was great.
I don't doubt you have a plan and that this is going to get better. Most games have ups and downs, this game is currently on a down, it started very high so, saying it's a down isn't really doing it justice, it's just a less of a high. If that makes sense.

 

[Yuyuyuujkn]

Great update LeStag!
Thank you for your hard work!

 

[TheBigWater]

Le Stag great update! I really enjoyed Laura ideas about putting the picture as our wallpaper, or her finally inviting guy to our bed! Or her asking why we don't want to creampie her

 

[kristo0086]

I do agree with the sentiment that it's getting stale. Ashley needs to take Lauras corruption to the next level.
Nathan is getting boring, he still has his use as a photographer but for anything else not really.
I agree with the review I just saw, which said, Laura doesn't need a second boyfriend. Mike was also just more of the same but at least he progressed the development where Laura took someone home. That was great.
I don't doubt you have a plan and that this is going to get better. Most games have ups and downs, this game is currently on a down, it started very high so, saying it's a down isn't really doing it justice, it's just a less of a high. If that makes sense.

I also agree with the opinion of 15 people who are not subscribed to patreon. The game is in decline, each update should be like a series of an interesting series, but it's not. Each update should develop the story and lead to something new. I offer a new fetish every update and a new lover every update. I noticed a lot of text and few pictures, so I suggest removing the text and increasing the number of pictures.