VN Ren'Py New Antioch [R0.6] [TheRedMyst]

[Eliastucker]

Just finished episode 6 im wondering what yall choose to do at these choices

-When meeting stavros did you hand him all the papers and maps and info you gathered
I didnt it it felt wrong to give the ferrymen info for their grand scheme

-as for Layla I decided to refrain from having sex with her and accused her as the killer
Her motives weren't clear her beliefs aren't clear
She was too cunning and unpredictable for her own good

-as for the meeting with Dante at the northern wastes i decided to reject him. I would rather not side with him and the ferrymen on their scheme

I probably fucked myself up with these decisions but they felt right for me
And thats how I would have played it

BTW how often does the developer release an episode once yearly?twice?

 

[HornyyPussy]

Just finished episode 6 im wondering what yall choose to do at these choices

-When meeting stavros did you hand him all the papers and maps and info you gathered
I didnt it it felt wrong to give the ferrymen info for their grand scheme

-as for Layla I decided to refrain from having sex with her and accused her as the killer
Her motives weren't clear her beliefs aren't clear
She was too cunning and unpredictable for her own good

-as for the meeting with Dante at the northern wastes i decided to reject him. I would rather not side with him and the ferrymen on their scheme

I probably fucked myself up with these decisions but they felt right for me
And thats how I would have played it

BTW how often does the developer release an episode once yearly?twice?

With Stavros, I handed him the papers but I regret it now so I'm gonna replay it and change that.

I slept with Layla mainly because i always go the man whore route But I think she will be best politically in the long run.

With Dante I did the same as you.

As I've said before, I think this game is mainly choosing what you perceive as the lesser evil, there isn't really any "good" side.

 

[Rehwyn]

Just finished episode 6 im wondering what yall choose to do at these choices

-When meeting stavros did you hand him all the papers and maps and info you gathered
I didnt it it felt wrong to give the ferrymen info for their grand scheme

-as for Layla I decided to refrain from having sex with her and accused her as the killer
Her motives weren't clear her beliefs aren't clear
She was too cunning and unpredictable for her own good

-as for the meeting with Dante at the northern wastes i decided to reject him. I would rather not side with him and the ferrymen on their scheme

I probably fucked myself up with these decisions but they felt right for me
And thats how I would have played it

BTW how often does the developer release an episode once yearly?twice?

I didn't hand over the documents. Too early to potentially shoot myself in the foot that way.

I impregnated Layla and accused Belegarde for reasons I've already explained, but the TL;DR is I think Belegarde as leader would be a catastrophy, and Layla would be more politically useful.

With Dante I took his hand, mainly because it shouldn't actually lock you in to anything, and rejecting him then felt way too early to burn that bridge, if I decide to do it. Maybe he'd eventually get over it if I told him honestly that I can't promise anything, but we'll see.

Essentially, I'm not truly favoring either side yet, but trying to leave options open until I can make a more informed decision.

 

[Pixillin']

I didn't hand over the documents. Too early to potentially shoot myself in the foot that way.

I impregnated Layla and accused Belegarde for reasons I've already explained, but the TL;DR is I think Belegarde as leader would be a catastrophy, and Layla would be more politically useful.

With Dante I took his hand, mainly because it shouldn't actually lock you in to anything, and rejecting him then felt way too early to burn that bridge, if I decide to do it.

Essentially, I'm not truly favoring either side yet, but trying to leave options open until I can make a more informed decision.

I didn't shake his hand. I want to burn both sides.

 

[NoDeEvA]

Oh, the sadistic one. People think he looks like Henry Cavill?

Looks like a Lannister honestly

 

[Rehwyn]

I didn't shake his hand. I want to burn both sides.

Honestly, I get that. But I personally don't think burning bridges unnecessarily that early is the politically savvy thing to do. And unfortunately, I don't think MC has the privilege yet of just running off to be a hermit somewhere, should he want to.

 

[HornyyPussy]

Honestly, I get that. But I personally don't think burning bridges unnecessarily that early is the politically savvy thing to do. And unfortunately, I don't think MC has the privilege yet of just running off to be a hermit somewhere, should he want to.

Yeah, no indication that we can for some sort of solo ending so far. My take is that we will most likely have to choose a side in the end.

 

[Rehwyn]

Yeah, no indication that we can for some sort of solo ending so far. My take is that we will most likely have to choose a side in the end.

Probably, but I'm not sure that there ultimately will just be two sides to the conflict. That's one other reason I'm trying to keep things open, I case I need to somehow make peace between two sides to face a third.

 

[Dark Silence]

Yeah, no indication that we can for some sort of solo ending so far. My take is that we will most likely have to choose a side in the end.

That would suck. That would leave me out completely then. But...

 

[Pixillin']

Honestly, I get that. But I personally don't think burning bridges unnecessarily that early is the politically savvy thing to do. And unfortunately, I don't think MC has the privilege yet of just running off to be a hermit somewhere, should he want to.

I don't mind burning that one, just because the dude is so completely incompetent and is now in the pocket of a organized crime ring (basically) so him even thinking you're on his side could be dangerous.

 

[Pixillin']

Probably, but I'm not sure that there ultimately will just be two sides to the conflict. That's one other reason I'm trying to keep things open, I case I need to somehow make peace between two sides to face a third.

If I could write my own next chapter, I would take Layala (think that's her name - the seer woman) and vanish - leave both sides behind and set out into the wilderness - at least for a while.

 

[Leinad_Sevla]

Nah, MC looks like Adam Driver and I don't see anyone here resembling Cavill tbh

The MC looks so much like Adam Driver that I wonder if the Dev just rendered his face in Daz and called it a day.

Just finished episode 6 im wondering what yall choose to do at these choices

-When meeting stavros did you hand him all the papers and maps and info you gathered
I didnt it it felt wrong to give the ferrymen info for their grand scheme

-as for Layla I decided to refrain from having sex with her and accused her as the killer
Her motives weren't clear her beliefs aren't clear
She was too cunning and unpredictable for her own good

-as for the meeting with Dante at the northern wastes i decided to reject him. I would rather not side with him and the ferrymen on their scheme

I probably fucked myself up with these decisions but they felt right for me
And thats how I would have played it

BTW how often does the developer release an episode once yearly?twice?

- I didn´t give him any maps
- I didn´t have sex with Layla and killed her at the pyre.
- I also rejected Dante. He was more conniving that I anticipated and thought the MC shouldn´t be on his side.

Looks like a Lannister honestly

That I can see. He looks like he could be Jamie´s brother or even Jamie, after he gets the haircut.

 

[Meiri]

Just finished episode 6 im wondering what yall choose to do at these choices

-When meeting stavros did you hand him all the papers and maps and info you gathered
I didnt it it felt wrong to give the ferrymen info for their grand scheme

-as for Layla I decided to refrain from having sex with her and accused her as the killer
Her motives weren't clear her beliefs aren't clear
She was too cunning and unpredictable for her own good

-as for the meeting with Dante at the northern wastes i decided to reject him. I would rather not side with him and the ferrymen on their scheme

I probably fucked myself up with these decisions but they felt right for me
And thats how I would have played it

BTW how often does the developer release an episode once yearly?twice?

I more or less roleplayed what I thought I would do with the information I had at that point in the story:

- Handed everything to Stavros since at that point New Antioch seemed to be my enemies.

- Layla was clearly the killer and even if she wasn't I thought she would be dangerous in power so I also accused her.

- At this point in the story I know we are gonna have to fight Dante at some point so I also rejected him.

Even if some of these decisions come to bite me later, I will probably still stick with them until the end of this playthrough.

 

[Eliastucker]

With Dante I took his hand, mainly because it shouldn't actually lock you in to anything, and rejecting him then felt way too early to burn that bridge, if I decide to do it. Maybe he'd eventually get over it if I told him honestly that I can't promise anything, but we'll see.

I though about your point of view but was worried that taking his hand will force me into decisions and paths with dante which I wouldn't otherwise want
Which is the case with some avns

 

[Eliastucker]

- Layla was clearly the killer and even if she wasn't I thought she would be dangerous in power so I also accused her.

I also had the same conclusion while playing the game
Layla seemed so dangerous to be kept alive
if she was an open book and everything about her beliefs and motives where clear it would be a different story

But everything about her just screams at me to get rid of her

The author could potentially write Layla to be a reliable trusty Ally but based on the info we have seen i dont regret my decision

 

[Rehwyn]

I though about your point of view but was worried that taking his hand will force me into decisions and paths with dante which I wouldn't otherwise want
Which is the case with some avns

Honestly, if it forces a later decision without a good reason to justify why it's forced, I'll probably just change my variable with URM or back to that save. Unless someone was spying on me or something I really don't see how that moment could be used as leverage.

But yes, the thought had occurred to me as well.

I also had the same conclusion while playing the game
Layla seemed so dangerous to be kept alive
if she was an open book and everything about her beliefs and motives where clear it would be a different story

But everything about her just screams at me to get rid of her

The author could potentially write Layla to be a reliable trusty Ally but based on the info we have seen i dont regret my decision

See, from my perspective every single leader in the story has been a killer either directly or indirectly, so her almost certainly being one doesn't put her in worse position. Hell, the main character has been a cold blooded killer many times over.

I also thought her primary motives were fairly clear. She wants power for herself and to push the Seers towards the dream she shared with Safiya, and she wants to leave a legacy. She's also aware of MC's significance. I'm certain she had secondary motives she probably hasn't shared, but again so does every other leader, and my main character.

 

[Belphegor]

I also had the same conclusion while playing the game
Layla seemed so dangerous to be kept alive
if she was an open book and everything about her beliefs and motives where clear it would be a different story

But everything about her just screams at me to get rid of her

The author could potentially write Layla to be a reliable trusty Ally but based on the info we have seen i dont regret my decision

Counter-point: MC is basically a bio-weapon designed to manipulate and subjugate women through sexual influence. Layla is a powerful and competent woman, and MC already put a hook in her (father of her child+debt to fullfill+shown her pleasure beyond her imagination). Regardless of how "trustworthy" she is normally, she is both susceptible to MC's abilities and very likely to want more at out next encounter.

In the absence of any hint of her agenda running against ours (and she seem to have no problem with an ending of MC claiming power for himself in the empire, on the contrary), it seems like she'll make a good asset (tho beside the fact that she's an optional path, she's so powerful that for narrative reasons I don't expect her to show up a lot in the future).

 

[Meiri]

Counter-point: MC is basically a bio-weapon designed to manipulate and subjugate women through sexual influence. Layla is a powerful and competent woman, and MC already put a hook in her (mother of her child+debt to fullfill+shown her pleasure beyond her imagination). Regardless of how "trustworthy" she is normally, she is both susceptible to MC's abilities and very likely to want more at out next encounter.

In the absence of any hint of her agenda running against ours (and she seem to have no problem with an ending of MC claiming power for himself in the empire, on the contrary), it seems like she'll make a good asset (tho beside the fact that she's an optional path, she's so powerful that for narrative reasons I don't expect her to show up a lot in the future).

While true, she also has killed before so she could easily do it again and although MC can manipulate them a bit which I believe the explanation was he could exert a bit of influence not completely brainwash though.

 

[erkper]

While true, she also has killed before so she could easily do it again and although MC can manipulate them a bit which I believe the explanation was he could exert a bit of influence not completely brainwash though.

Is there anyone in this game that you DON'T think is capable of killing, either directly or through a proxy (like an undead abomination they've created?) So far the only one that might fit that bill is Aquina. I doubt either of the other options would be less potentially murderous than Layla - Belgarade for sure is capable, especially when his stated goal is to use the Seers' power to exert influence and control over the world at large.

 

[Meiri]

Is there anyone in this game that you DON'T think is capable of killing, either directly or through a proxy (like an undead abomination they've created?) So far the only one that might fit that bill is Aquina. I doubt either of the other options would be less potentially murderous than Layla - Belgarade for sure is capable, especially when his stated goal is to use the Seers' power to exert influence and control over the world at large.

Oh, for sure it's a different world than ours, pretty much anyone is capable of killing.

What I meant is that both are bad options but Layla is a bit imo more because she's someone that has already lied and backstabbed and was already manipulating you, sure having a kid of yours if you take her deal may protect you for now but what if she decides she no longer has any use for you later on?

Compare this to Belgarade who is a weak and cowardly man even if he had ambitions if we take his side Layla dies but everyone knows what happened with both so with everyone knowing I don't think this guy is a threat at all and actually could see him at some point being replaced by someone else.