VN Ren'Py New Horizon [v0.3] [KawaiiSukebe]

[iIIusory]

TLDR: Update in December; Public Release Potentially January

 

[Meiri]

I believe one of his mods on discord said that he had finished animations, but that he was sick, so there's probably going to be delays from what he originally planned.

 

[Beloria2766]

3 days left for new year where is the update?

 

[Padorublad3]

I believe one of his mods on discord said that he had finished animations, but that he was sick, so there's probably going to be delays from what he originally planned.

On another hand,it's even better that it was delayed,because we all know another hs game everyone plays right now,so nh update could stay unnoticed
But on another hand,that game brings really a lot of online

 

[Meiri]

On discord they were saying that he released the alpha for his testers, so with a little luck we may start getting some releases early January.

 

[Ozzfest]

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Hello everyone, KS here-

The long awaited update 0.4 is finally done, and only the translation is left, which I'm currently working on. The small alpha test seems to be going well. I've already tested it myself a few times and fixed a few minor issues. After that we can finally start beta testing and then early access.

Many of you are curious as to why this one takes so long, and delayed a few times even. The reason being-

Firstly, this update is really long, and I didn't even realize it until I've made every render/animations and put them all together with music/sfx into the game code. For comparison, all 3 previous version have around 7000 lines of code each, and they three combine into around 21000+ lines. Update 0.4 alone has 18000 lines. Therefore, it takes more than twice as much time to make compared to previous updates. The dumb little me estimated the completion time with the previous update in mind, but forgot that when the content more than doubles, the production time will double too. That's why I thought I could get it done at the end of November or start of December. I'm apologize if I gave you the wrong impression, but I was also clueless too.

I've been working on it every day, into the night. Sometimes if I wake up early, I would work on it too before I go to work. Every weekend, every week day. I spent the whole Christmas alone, working on it. When I was sick, I also was working on it. The only time I had a break was the 10-day vacation trip I had back in October. I've been working on it the whole year pretty much. I just want you to know that I really tried my best, to hopefully bring you the content that will make you smile sometimes, perhaps.

I'm gonna be honest with you here, since I never really told anyone, because I don't want people to get the wrong ideas, but I've been fighting the worst depression this whole year. I won't disclose the reason but there are many many things involved. And it's only getting worse. There are a few times I really thought about taking my own life. The only thing that honestly really kept me going was the game. I want to complete it. I never told anyone about this, not even my best friends or even family because I didn't want to bother anyone with my negative energy , but it's really breaking me. I'm seeking professional help now, so hopefully I will get better slowly. This game is my therapy. I didn't want to give up. I hope you can find something you're so passionate about in your life that keeps you going too.

I might temporarily closed down/disable my Discord server for a while, to make everything more simple and peaceful. I will still post announcements and stuff there, so if you want to know what happens, I will continue to update you guys here on Patreon or on the announcement channel in my server. A lot of the decisions are never easy to make, but that's just life, you're making a decision every second.

Do not worry, the game will continue, I just want to take a break from all of the social and things, and work on the game peacefully, while saving my mental health when I still can.

Also, the custom renders for Eclipse and Maverick, I'll make them for you soon after I get the translations done. That way I can fully focus on the art without, and give you guys the best renders I can make.

Happy New Year
2025, one of the worst year in my life, is coming to an end. I hope you did well this year. I know you tried your best too, good job. A new year is upon us, and I would like to start anew, and try to get better in 2026. We will work hard together, everyone.

I will update you guys if anything changes here, on Patreon.

Sincerely, KS

 

[iIIusory]

Man, poor guy. Usually I’d suggest devs to take a break from their games in this situation, but it looks like developing the game is the only thing keeping him going (which also isn’t good). Hopefully 2026 is better for him, and I’m glad he’s getting professional help

 

[Nironan]

Man, poor guy. ...

True. The only things that help in these cases: find other things that somewhat balance you (and he plans on doing heavy tasks in a healthy way, as well as maybe talk about the things burdening him). Idk if it was the right decision to not talk to anyone in his case, but I get that some things you don't want to discuss with people you are close. At least he's getting help now. Happy new year till then.

The only things that help in these cases (if real) are meds and psychotherapy

I tend to disagree - at least with 2 things: That it's the only things & the mindset. Talking about it helps already alot and it doesn't have to be a therapy. So if you manage to understand and do something against the things that burden you, while you also find ways to enjoy your life more, that's the way.
As for meds - they sure can help. But It also depends on how you take on it. If you go with the mindset "modern medicine, going few times to therapy and i'm fixed" nothing will likely change at all. There is also work required from yourself.
Please note: I've added it only here because i DONT want this to be a topic (off topic as that). If someone really wants to talk about that please open a topic in the off-topic forum.

 

[MaxRichard]

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Hello everyone, KS here-

The long awaited update 0.4 is finally done, and only the translation is left, which I'm currently working on. The small alpha test seems to be going well. I've already tested it myself a few times and fixed a few minor issues. After that we can finally start beta testing and then early access.

Many of you are curious as to why this one takes so long, and delayed a few times even. The reason being-

Firstly, this update is really long, and I didn't even realize it until I've made every render/animations and put them all together with music/sfx into the game code. For comparison, all 3 previous version have around 7000 lines of code each, and they three combine into around 21000+ lines. Update 0.4 alone has 18000 lines. Therefore, it takes more than twice as much time to make compared to previous updates. The dumb little me estimated the completion time with the previous update in mind, but forgot that when the content more than doubles, the production time will double too. That's why I thought I could get it done at the end of November or start of December. I'm apologize if I gave you the wrong impression, but I was also clueless too.

I've been working on it every day, into the night. Sometimes if I wake up early, I would work on it too before I go to work. Every weekend, every week day. I spent the whole Christmas alone, working on it. When I was sick, I also was working on it. The only time I had a break was the 10-day vacation trip I had back in October. I've been working on it the whole year pretty much. I just want you to know that I really tried my best, to hopefully bring you the content that will make you smile sometimes, perhaps.

I'm gonna be honest with you here, since I never really told anyone, because I don't want people to get the wrong ideas, but I've been fighting the worst depression this whole year. I won't disclose the reason but there are many many things involved. And it's only getting worse. There are a few times I really thought about taking my own life. The only thing that honestly really kept me going was the game. I want to complete it. I never told anyone about this, not even my best friends or even family because I didn't want to bother anyone with my negative energy , but it's really breaking me. I'm seeking professional help now, so hopefully I will get better slowly. This game is my therapy. I didn't want to give up. I hope you can find something you're so passionate about in your life that keeps you going too.

I might temporarily closed down/disable my Discord server for a while, to make everything more simple and peaceful. I will still post announcements and stuff there, so if you want to know what happens, I will continue to update you guys here on Patreon or on the announcement channel in my server. A lot of the decisions are never easy to make, but that's just life, you're making a decision every second.

Do not worry, the game will continue, I just want to take a break from all of the social and things, and work on the game peacefully, while saving my mental health when I still can.

Also, the custom renders for Eclipse and Maverick, I'll make them for you soon after I get the translations done. That way I can fully focus on the art without, and give you guys the best renders I can make.

Happy New Year
2025, one of the worst year in my life, is coming to an end. I hope you did well this year. I know you tried your best too, good job. A new year is upon us, and I would like to start anew, and try to get better in 2026. We will work hard together, everyone.

I will update you guys if anything changes here, on Patreon.

Sincerely, KS

Well, as if I needed any more encouragement to support this dev... I really hope he gets the help he needs.

Happy new year, KS! We love what you're building and wish you only the very best.

 

[Demoness_Kiss]

glad that this got abandoned(i'm ignoring the posts above for the sake of the joke)

 

[marv9n]

I just discovered a masterpiece

 

[RexGenocide]

True. The only things that help in these cases: find other things that somewhat balance you (and he plans on doing heavy tasks in a healthy way, as well as maybe talk about the things burdening him). Idk if it was the right decision to not talk to anyone in his case, but I get that some things you don't want to discuss with people you are close. At least he's getting help now. Happy new year till then.

The only things that help in these cases (if real) are meds and psychotherapy

 

[Demoness_Kiss]

I just discovered a masterpiece

no you don't.

 

[lonzee]

i see, i hope the author is doing okay. This kind of problem should’ve involved friends too, not just professionals. Why didn’t they talk about it? If friends couldn’t help, then going to a professional

 

[Momouk]

no you don't.

Then give us some of yours

 

[YogSothoth1982]

I hope Kaho gets more attention in the next update, I feel bad for her, she didn't do anything wrong, she's as much a victim of circumstances as the MC, I didn't like the MC ignoring her.

She found herself in an arranged marriage with someone she didn't even know, she had to move to live near this guy, transferred to the same school as him so they could spend more time together and get to know each other, but in the end, her "fiancé" completely ignored her, leaving her alone without even introducing her to his friends and acquaintances, he didn't even need to introduce her as his fiancée, just as an acquaintance/friend was enough, she didn't know anyone there, only him, her friends must have stayed at another school, it's undoubtedly an uncomfortable situation.
A dozen renders of them chatting here and there were enough to change that.

And she not only hears rumors about him with other girls but also sees it herself, her "fiancé" spending time and giving attention to other girls, but ignoring her.
If I were in her place, I wouldn't be able to stand it, it's humiliating.

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I've done my best to avoid any romantic involvement with Chika and the blackmailer. The truth is, the game seems designed on the premise that no one will say no to the blackmailer, so if you choose to, the game feels, at the very least, strange (and often frustrating) and completely inconsistent with your choices. At least ignoring Chika seems more coherent.

I only like Kaho and the MC's childhood friend, so it would make sense for my MC to spend more time with them and stop wasting time with the blackmailer. But the truth is that despite my efforts, the MC acts as if she were the love of his life... although a rather platonic love because there's absolutely no sex involved.

 

[resgar]

Well, MC is aware that, due her condition, Ayase is now depends on him. Literally her life on the line in their relationship. And MC is willing to pickup stray cats from street. So, i dont see how MC willing to abandon Ayase. Irrelevant how bitter MC may feel about blackmail deal. Or how Ayase feels about it, for that matter. Mb she too is not quite fond about this bond. And she also aware about Miharu feelings, and other girls. Also, there is obvious Mika=Maya deal unresolved between them.

Quite a dynamic potential here. We will see how it develops.

 

[Juerhullycin]

Sucks for Ayase, maybe she shouldn't have tried to blackmail a dude who is trying to help her. She can go croak in an alley for all I care about her.

 

[MaxRichard]

I've done my best to avoid any romantic involvement with Chika and the blackmailer. The truth is, the game seems designed on the premise that no one will say no to the blackmailer, so if you choose to, the game feels, at the very least, strange (and often frustrating) and completely inconsistent with your choices. At least ignoring Chika seems more coherent.

I only like Kaho and the MC's childhood friend, so it would make sense for my MC to spend more time with them and stop wasting time with the blackmailer. But the truth is that despite my efforts, the MC acts as if she were the love of his life... although a rather platonic love because there's absolutely no sex involved.

Here's an idea: maybe you're not the target audience for the game?

I know it's a bit out-of-the-box, but consider playing something else instead.

 

[YogSothoth1982]

Here's an idea: maybe you're not the target audience for the game?

I know it's a bit out-of-the-box, but consider playing something else instead.

I have another idea: Since there's an option to avoid the romance (or at the very least the sex) with Ayase, I'm going to assume that some of the target audience want to avoid it. So, even though that might upset you, I'm going to keep playing. It's nothing personal.