VN Ren'Py Abandoned Old Friends and Public Transport [v0.0025] [Oppai Auteur]

[Dilettante]

The redo is progressing well guys!

My improved skills in Daz3D has helped things go faster than they have before, and its nice to use the better looking models as well

Here are some comparisons, hopefully the change is more noticeable than a resolution change, otherwise this is a waste of time lol

Yep, definitely better. But yeah, her booty looks smaller in some of these. Btw, i personally love all those giggles and laughs you put. Not a big fan of animations either, if i can get more meaningful dialogues and hot static images like Katie's scene have.

I've already mentioned before, no one will be optional in this game. Eventually James will get with everyone at different points, you'll have to get used to characters you don't like appearing. All the relationships are part of the story!

Tbh, i initially expected more hate towards Sarah as shown after previous releases, so was surprised when there wasn't much. And there you go now. "40 year old muscle bound futa with creepy pedo pigtails posing as an 18 year old. She looks older than the Mom for christ's sake, and should be completely optional" I laughed like mad. "Not realistic at all". Big thumbs up to Ooh, i don't think anyone can just came up with something like that. So much passion. He even wants to destroy poor Sarah's sleep.

 

[Oppai Auteur]

Tbh, i initially expected more hate towards Sarah as shown after previous releases, so was surprised when there wasn't much. And there you go now. "40 year old muscle bound futa with creepy pedo pigtails posing as an 18 year old. She looks older than the Mom for christ's sake, and should be completely optional" I laughed like mad. "Not realistic at all". Big thumbs up to Ooh, i don't think anyone can just came up with something like that. So much passion. He even wants to destroy poor Sarah's sleep.

Sarah got some dislike early on but that all seems to have switched to Katie for now, we'll see who gets the dislike next lol

But that was the most extreme reaction to any character from the game, so yeah I laughed too

 

[Ignatz]

New name for the game:

"Everybody Loves Miranda"

 

[Oppai Auteur]

New name for the game:

"Everybody Loves Miranda"

Who knows, maybe the next update will bring her haters out of the woodwork lol

 

[Dilettante]

Sarah got some dislike early on but that all seems to have switched to Katie for now, we'll see who gets the dislike next lol

But hat was the most extreme reaction to any character from the game, so yeah I laughed too

I'm not sure milfs will, as they seem pretty much flawless for their role. I can imagine few more "their assests too big" comments, but not to this extreme. Katie and Sarah so much more risque as character types for this audience. Who knows though, depends on content.

 

[Oppai Auteur]

Just giving you guys(and gals) a little progress update

Day 0 redo is nearly done already, which I'm honestly really fucking surprised at. Even with the extra added content, and the greater number of renders to make things flow better, its all coming together pretty well. Hopefully all the days go this well, although the parts with three characters present might slow me down a little lol.

I've even added a little prologue showing James saying goodbye to Madison as he leaves for the city, just before the start of the main game. I think its a nice way to introduce her as apposed to the random phone call to Miranda on Day 2, but I've also made it to serve another possible purpose

When I get round to making Madison's spinoff, the little prologue at the start of Old Friends will also be the start of her game too, her main story would begin as soon as James leaves. Both games' events would be happening at the same time, and also have little crossovers as well, thought that would be fun!

Anyway, while you guys are waiting on the next update, have some bonus renders! (Remember you can see extra stuff like this on the art thread)

 

[Dilettante]

Just giving you guys(and gals) a little progress update

Day 0 redo is nearly done already, which I'm honestly really fucking surprised at. Even with the extra added content, and the greater number of renders to make things flow better, its all coming together pretty well. Hopefully all the days go this well, although the parts with three characters present might slow me down a little lol.

I've even added a little prologue showing James saying goodbye to Madison as he leaves for the city, just before the start of the main game. I think its a nice way to introduce her as apposed to the random phone call to Miranda on Day 2, but I've also made it to serve another possible purpose

When I get round to making Madison's spinoff, the little prologue at the start of Old Friends will also be the start of her game too, her main story would begin as soon as James leaves. Both games' events would be happening at the same time, and also have little crossovers as well, thought that would be fun!

Anyway, while you guys are waiting on the next update, have some bonus renders! (Remember you can see extra stuff like this on the art thread)

Good to hear about progress. I have no doubts about Maddy's spinoff being very fun. And i love this bonus! It's great to see how different they both look without makeup. I think you only showed them once this way.

 

[Oppai Auteur]

Good to hear about progress. I have no doubts about Maddy's spinoff being very fun. And i love this bonus! It's great to see how different they both look without makeup. I think you only showed them once this way.

Yeah it was nice to show them without makeup, but I still went and forgot to take off Madison's lipstick lol

 

[Dilettante]

Yeah it was nice to show them without makeup, but I still went and forgot to take off Madison's lipstick lol

Thought so, but I wasn't 100% sure if maybe it's her natural lips color. Btw, i like how Miranda's tummy pretty much divides her breasts.

 

[Oppai Auteur]

Thought so, but I wasn't 100% sure if maybe it's her natural lips color. Btw, i like how Miranda's tummy pretty much divides her breasts.

Yeah the breast divide is a nice little detail, and completely accidental and unavoidable due to their substantial size

 

[mommyissues]

I am shocked there is still no android port for this

 

[Oppai Auteur]

I am shocked there is still no android port for this

Meh, my game is pretty small and unknown compared to a lot of others, so its not that surprising

Really isn't enough content currently to warrant someone making the effort to port it

 

[Teutoburger]

0004325 interesting to have that much numbers for an update

 

[Oppai Auteur]

0004325 interesting to have that much numbers for an update

It’s there to set expectations in terms of the amount of content

 

[darkx388]

Great Game so far, just completed the current version and I loved every second of it. I'm usually a fan of games were you have choices like in a dating sim, this is different but good since the storylines kinda intriguing.

Noticed that most here aren't fans of the art, I guess i'm in the minority since I actually enjoyed it. Aside from that how frequent are the updates going to be? I read how your not looking to get money via patreon, and that your using this game as a learning experience. So i'm assuming the updates are far apart, do you have a set timeline or is it come and go based on when you have free time? Either way great game.

 

[Dilettante]

Noticed that most here aren't fans of the art, I guess i'm in the minority since I actually enjoyed it. Aside from that how frequent are the updates going to be? I read how your not looking to get money via patreon, and that your using this game as a learning experience. So i'm assuming the updates are far apart, do you have a set timeline or is it come and go based on when you have free time? Either way great game.

I don't know when "most" people weren't fans of Oppai's art and his fans were minority here, but i certainly don't feel like it's how it is now. Most of the people that comment overall like or love his work, and biggest gripe of critics is that they just don't like one specific character or another. Or they don't like lack of choices. Not art per se. Don't even remember last time someone had problem with that. As for the updates frequency, yeah, don't expect monthly releases that many people here and on patreon used to by now. He's just doing this in his free time. And no, no set timelines. Right decision if you ask me. No need for all that massive drama these timelines and patreon can cause.

 

[darkx388]

I don't know when "most" people weren't fans of Oppai's art and his fans were minority here, but i certainly don't feel like it's how it is now. Most of the people that comment overall like or love his work, and biggest gripe of critics is that they just don't like one specific character or another. Or they don't like lack of choices. Not art per se. Don't even remember last time someone had problem with that. As for the updates frequency, yeah, don't expect monthly releases that many people here and on patreon used to by now. He's just doing this in his free time. And no, no set timelines. Right decision if you ask me. No need for all that massive drama these timelines and patreon can cause.

I misspoke about the art, I browsed through the last few pages of this thread and noticed a few comments critiquing it so I made an assumption based on me being to lazy to read everything. I agree with the no timeline thing, especially considering how he's essentially doing this for free. It'll still suck, but can't complain. I'll probably put this on the back-burner and re-visit in a few months to see if he's posted any updates. Either way thanks for the response.

 

[Dilettante]

I misspoke about the art, I browsed through the last few pages of this thread and noticed a few comments critiquing it so I made an assumption based on me being to lazy to read everything. I agree with the no timeline thing, especially considering how he's essentially doing this for free. It'll still suck, but can't complain. I'll probably put this on the back-burner and re-visit in a few months to see if he's posted any updates. Either way thanks for the response.

Yep, nobody can complain, that's what's great about it. He's posting some awesome pictures frequently in his art thread, so you can check that if you like. As for the game, now it's in process of upgrading with better quality + adding new stuff. So yeah, it would be a while.

 

[Ignatz]

Since Oppai is using this game as much as an "on the job training" tool, we've all watched him progress with his Daz art skills.

Originally, there were issues related to lighting (a lot of the work seemed too dark) and graininess. And there were some specific character disagreements by some (Sarah too muscular, Katie too light-skinned).

The writing was the biggest attraction early, smart and funny. Plus, Miranda, the main love interest (not that you could tell yet), is a more unique leading lady compared to the bulk of adult games out there.

As Oppai's Daz skill grows, any complaints now tend to the specific character, rather than the art itself, so, ultimately, most people will probably fall more into your other category: "When's the next update."

Not a bad "problem" to have for a fledgling dev.

 

[Dilettante]

Since Oppai is using this game as much as an "on the job training" tool, we've all watched him progress with his Daz art skills.

Originally, there were issues related to lighting (a lot of the work seemed too dark) and graininess. And there were some specific character disagreements by some (Sarah too muscular, Katie too light-skinned).

The writing was the biggest attraction early, smart and funny. Plus, Miranda, the main love interest (not that you could tell yet), is a more unique leading lady compared to the bulk of adult games out there.

As Oppai's Daz skill grows, any complaints now tend to the specific character, rather than the art itself, so, ultimately, most people will probably fall more into your other category: "When's the next update."

Not a bad "problem" to have for a fledgling dev.

I remember those issues with renders and discussions about characters. But since most of these were hugely improved (except people just disliking some character part), i thought darkx388 was just checking first pages of the thread. And yeah, "update when?" is easily the most popular comment from newcomers.