- Jul 17, 2019
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More than a month without an update on patreon and the guy wants to complain about the lack of patrons what a joke that's the exactly reason why he lost so many and why people won't subscribe anymore, maybe stop making excuses and give your patrons something and maaaaaybe people will sub again.
We need a constant flow of information on Patreon, like once a week. Additionally, we must hear the truth. I mean there are no more photo sessions. I guess all pictures have been taken a long time ago and are just hold back, if you look at the meta data.
If allo photos are taken, fine. But than give an update of the game once a month and people will be happy to pay 2$.
If allo photos are taken, fine. But than give an update of the game once a month and people will be happy to pay 2$.
Feedback feels a little harsh lately. Not any huge dev fails from where I'm sitting, esp compared to 99.9% of the stuff on this site.
The premise feels very fresh compared to most games here. I don't know how the actors were recruited but the casting was good. I'd have preferred a slightly more gritty or realistic look, like kids snapping pics while messing around, but that's a personal preference (and this is well shot and edited).
Patreon is supposed to be about supporting devs, not a subscription content model. If people are confused about that, maybe another funding route would work. For example, if the devs really have shot everything already, then release a free demo (done?) and then the full game for a one-time price. If the actors are willing to do regular extra content, maybe have a subplot that is only sent to certain tiers. (Wasn't there a photographer storyline or something? Maybe he gets hacked every few weeks and their sessions get leaked. Or hack the main characters' phones and spy on their sexting; that could be handled mostly through copy, not even that many pics.) Or maybe the devs set up an actual OF instead of Patreon (e.g., the MC talks the FMC into setting up an OF); then the devs can just run things through that instead of Patreon (although please don't let me pressure some girl to get into in porn).
Anyway, I think the devs/actors gave this a good shot. Hopefully they had or are having some fun with it even if it doesn't make them rich.
The premise feels very fresh compared to most games here. I don't know how the actors were recruited but the casting was good. I'd have preferred a slightly more gritty or realistic look, like kids snapping pics while messing around, but that's a personal preference (and this is well shot and edited).
Patreon is supposed to be about supporting devs, not a subscription content model. If people are confused about that, maybe another funding route would work. For example, if the devs really have shot everything already, then release a free demo (done?) and then the full game for a one-time price. If the actors are willing to do regular extra content, maybe have a subplot that is only sent to certain tiers. (Wasn't there a photographer storyline or something? Maybe he gets hacked every few weeks and their sessions get leaked. Or hack the main characters' phones and spy on their sexting; that could be handled mostly through copy, not even that many pics.) Or maybe the devs set up an actual OF instead of Patreon (e.g., the MC talks the FMC into setting up an OF); then the devs can just run things through that instead of Patreon (although please don't let me pressure some girl to get into in porn).
Anyway, I think the devs/actors gave this a good shot. Hopefully they had or are having some fun with it even if it doesn't make them rich.
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0Jg6@^$WYe
We do not have all the footage, everything that we have filmed, at the moment we have already published it all. So to think based on the fact that we already have all the footage - it does not make sense.
slightchance
This is a very strong statement to accuse us of lying.
I don’t remember at all that we voiced the dates of the photo shoots. We had one little hater here who provided completely ridiculous and false data. And only for this I gave him examples of evidence, when we did some shooting and there we were exactly right. And now you are unreasonably accusing us of lying without giving a single argument or evidence - where and when we called the dates of our filming, and where we deceived. If there is such a high-profile accusation, then please provide evidence.
dolfe67
I do not know who you are or where you are from, but I want to express my gratitude to you for your position regarding the issue of "national" shortcomings."
Well, I’ll let everyone know - I already wrote about this on our Patreon. At the moment we don't have any footage and also don't have the necessary support to continue production on such a cost-demanding game. We are not abandoning the game, it will definitely continue, the script for the next update has long been ready and it will definitely be filmed and the update will be released. It's just a matter of time - we decided to save money so that we have the necessary amount to continue the production of the project. The fact is that the game really requires a lot of production costs, and we have added money from our family budgets in advance, at present we have abandoned this and will allocate the game exclusively to the money that brings in itself, so the emissions will take longer until we will not run out of support levels so that we can release updates every 1-2 months
0Jg6@^$WYe
We do not have all the footage, everything that we have filmed, at the moment we have already published it all. So to think based on the fact that we already have all the footage - it does not make sense.
slightchance
This is a very strong statement to accuse us of lying.
I don’t remember at all that we voiced the dates of the photo shoots. We had one little hater here who provided completely ridiculous and false data. And only for this I gave him examples of evidence, when we did some shooting and there we were exactly right. And now you are unreasonably accusing us of lying without giving a single argument or evidence - where and when we called the dates of our filming, and where we deceived. If there is such a high-profile accusation, then please provide evidence.
dolfe67
I do not know who you are or where you are from, but I want to express my gratitude to you for your position regarding the issue of "national" shortcomings."
Well, I’ll let everyone know - I already wrote about this on our Patreon. At the moment we don't have any footage and also don't have the necessary support to continue production on such a cost-demanding game. We are not abandoning the game, it will definitely continue, the script for the next update has long been ready and it will definitely be filmed and the update will be released. It's just a matter of time - we decided to save money so that we have the necessary amount to continue the production of the project. The fact is that the game really requires a lot of production costs, and we have added money from our family budgets in advance, at present we have abandoned this and will allocate the game exclusively to the money that brings in itself, so the emissions will take longer until we will not run out of support levels so that we can release updates every 1-2 months
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Hi there! Just found this and am very curious about your project, but after reading some of the thread I'm a bit confused and would like to ask a question about the "frankness" you mentioned.
Am I correct that there will be no hardcore sex in this game?
No explicit images, but only softcore?
Or would you include hardcore sex when you reach enough support? Because that could probably easily be achieved by some actual hardcore previews. Not much demand for pure softcore avns in my experience.
I wish you luck anyway, buteven if there won't be explicit sex, I hope you can give me an explicit answers.
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What's the point if the post gets deleted again by the mods? I wrote it so you can read and maybe take it to your heart. Not everyone is gullible and believes every word you say.
That wasn't what I wrote at all. I've met a lot of Russians who are wonderful people and they all say the same: The system is riddled with corruption. Again, I am not saying that's your fault but it's modus operandi in your country.
Why? Take a smartphone, point and shoot. What is so terribly expensive in this project?
- Apr 25, 2020
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Paying the girl(s) I guess. She would make more on OF. Also the team of people (photographer, developper, etc)
- Aug 2, 2021
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Also the boy(s). I don't know whether they are aspiring or professional actors and actresses or just models, but there are different rates for different kind of shootings. Not every actor/actress does nudity, not everyone who does nudity does sex on camera. That's the same for male and female performers.
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Hello everyone.
I present to your attention a new game "OnlyFriends"! Its creator is one of the members of our team (and to be more precise, this is me). I've been wanting to do this project for a long time and since there's a hiatus in production on Dreamtown right now, I've been using the last few weeks to work on OnlyFriends.
You see it very first! I want to hear your feedback on this and get feedback - whether you liked it or not, what would be good to fix, if there are any mistakes, etc. it is very important for me.
Don't worry about Dreamtown, just because I've decided to make this game doesn't mean we'll give up on Dreamtown. The history of Dreamtown will definitely continue, it just needs more resources to produce it than we currently have. And maybe OnlyFriends can help us with this.
This is a very early version of the game, so there isn't much content right now, but I already have a clear plot plan for how this whole story will develop. I want to create as realistic a story as possible (as far as it is possible for an erotic VN) and make a really good drama.
So I want you to try it and write your review.
Have a nice game!
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So guys you abandoned really hot project to start another, with a standard plot and poor graphics?
- Jan 10, 2018
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Why on earth would you ask this when the Patreon post explicityly states that the main project is not abandoned?
I don't disagree with your assessment of OnlyFriends.