VN Ren'Py One Day at a Time [S2 Ch.20 P2] [Zoey Raven]

[Walter Victor]

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New ODAAT Ch. 17 Release Window

As per the poll done with high tier patrons who would have gotten Ch. 17 on April 30th if I could have gotten it ready by then. I am comfortable in saying now, that it's going to be a release in the first half of May.
Why am I giving a release window and not a date? Because, we're gonna go old school with this one and I'm just going to put it out whenever it's done. Rather than setting an arbitrary date I think it will be done by. That's fine under normal circumstances and what I'll continue to do in the future, but I wanna get this one to you guys the minute I know it's complete and ready for release.

That is all, bet you didn't think I could write a post that short!

Enjoy the promo image for Ch. 17. I actually like this one quite a bit. As always hope you are all doing well. Cheers!

 

[Zoey Raven]

Should I put something in the OP about if people don't like Pop culture references don't play? I mean, I don't think there's nearly as many as the people in reviews would like to say, but should there be a warning? IDK at least the last two reviews were positive in the way they explained themselves. I just think they went a little too far with saying it's in every conversation, because it most certainly is not.

I don't think making a warning would matter, so I'm not sure why I'm asking even. Cheers ya'll, working on polishing and Ch. 17 and beta testing as we speak. It's sad because many of you like the references, but I get dinged for them by others (the vocal minority).

 

[Anteron]

Should I put something in the OP about if people don't like Pop culture references don't play? I mean, I don't think there's nearly as many as the people in reviews would like to say, but should there be a warning? IDK at least the last two reviews were positive in the way they explained themselves. I just think they went a little too far with saying it's in every conversation, because it most certainly is not.

I don't think making a warning would matter, so I'm not sure why I'm asking even. Cheers ya'll, working on polishing and Ch. 17 and beta testing as we speak. It's sad because many of you like the references, but I get dinged for them by others (the vocal minority).

Maybe? TBH I don't get many past the 80s and early 90s, but it doesn't really decrease my enjoyment.

 

[Zoey Raven]

Maybe? TBH I don't get many past the 80s and early 90s, but it doesn't really decrease my enjoyment.

It's really just something for flavor, and I honestly don't even like every movie or pop culture thing I reference, but people assume that I do because I have to because I wrote it. I've specifically looked up stuff I'm not into, so it's not all coming form me even. Thanks for your review BTW.

 

[Master of Puppets]

Should I put something in the OP about if people don't like Pop culture references don't play? I mean, I don't think there's nearly as many as the people in reviews would like to say, but should there be a warning? IDK at least the last two reviews were positive in the way they explained themselves. I just think they went a little too far with saying it's in every conversation, because it most certainly is not.

I don't think making a warning would matter, so I'm not sure why I'm asking even. Cheers ya'll, working on polishing and Ch. 17 and beta testing as we speak. It's sad because many of you like the references, but I get dinged for them by others (the vocal minority).

Like I've said previously, it isn't the frequency of them that bothers me personally, but the fact that everyone seems to do it. If it was a quirk of MC and Lydia's relationship, that would be characterisation, showing that they do everything together and have a lot of the same tastes. When everyone does it though it doesn't work like that, especially when it's people like Kayla or Shelley that he's known all of five minutes.

 

[Zoey Raven]

Like I've said previously, it isn't the frequency of them that bothers me personally, but the fact that everyone seems to do it. If it was a quirk of MC and Lydia's relationship, that would be characterisation, showing that they do everything together and have a lot of the same tastes. When everyone does it though it doesn't work like that, especially when it's people like Kayla or Shelley that he's known all of five minutes.

Okay, that's your opinion and I respect it. But, to say the whole game is like that and that's all there is in the game. Which is what these people are saying is absolutely ludicrous. There's like two to three of those per update. Also MC and Shelly mostly talk about soccer/football and if there's been a movie reference with Kayla, there's only been a few if one or two maybe. But, I'm not going to argue with you about it. I didn't ask if it worked or not for someone personally, I asked if I should put something saying there's pop culture references.

 

[Tremonia]

Should I put something in the OP about if people don't like Pop culture references don't play?

In my opinion there's no need for it. People will always complain about everything. How many disclaimers should one put in the OP to prevent it? In the end one should have to write a full synopsis (which no one would read) to tell what one can expect from the AVN. But where's the fun in exploring a new game when one know all about it before even installing it?

 

[jaw1986baby]

Okay, that's your opinion and I respect it. But, to say the whole game is like that and that's all there is in the game. Which is what these people are saying is absolutely ludicrous. There's like two to three of those per update. Also MC and Shelly mostly talk about soccer/football and if there's been a movie reference with Kayla, there's only been a few if one or two maybe. But, I'm not going to argue with you about it. I didn't ask if it worked or not for someone personally, I asked if I should put something saying there's pop culture references.

I probably said it before but MOST of the reviewers are worthless.

Newbies will not know, of course, but after enough time here I think it sinks in that decide on your VNs/Games with other criteria because the reviews are PLAGUED with inane parties saying worthless drivel.

Make what you make and what you like, it will show to the correct people and everyone else does NOT matter.

IMO

 

[Zoey Raven]

I probably said it before but MOST of the reviewers are worthless.

Newbies will not know, of course, but after enough time here I think it sinks in that decide on your VNs/Games with other criteria because the reviews are PLAGUED with inane parties saying worthless drivel.

Make what you make and what you like, it will show to the correct people and everyone else does NOT matter.

IMO

This is true, I was just wondering if a warning would make some of the tools not even play it.

 

[Tremonia]

I probably said it before but MOST of the reviewers are worthless.

Sad but true.

 

[Tremonia]

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Sam was a little jealous and wanted to do one of these open shirt things she saw Lydia and Mary doing. She hopes you like it!

 

[Zoey Raven]

Just saw something that made me laugh and totally relates to this movie quotes thing people get butt hurt about!

So, I was watching a music documentary and it showed an intro to a Foo Fighters show (not even a band I really like they were just in the documentary). Anyway, Dave Grohl gets up on stage and before he blasts into the first song he says \"We are the Foo Fighters and don't worry we play both kinds of music Country and Western!

Now, should the 80% of people who were at the concert that hadn't seen the Blues Brothers or weren't even alive when it came out just left the show because that went totally over their heads? But, it was hilarious to the ones who had seen the movie. Made me laugh out loud in my chair!

My point is, they were probably turning to the person next to them and asking what the hell he meant, and those who didn't care just didn't care and went on with their lives. But, it had no affect I'm sure on how they did or did not enjoy the rest of the concert.

I think some people here (not most in this thread) are truly butt hurt when something in the game goes over their head. So, just thought I'd share that, because that's an extreme example where a LOT of his audience probably didn't know what it meant. Ok, back to work for me! Cheers!

 

[divingmedic]

Just saw something that made me laugh and totally relates to this movie quotes thing people get butt hurt about!

So, I was watching a music documentary and it showed an intro to a Foo Fighters show (not even a band I really like they were just in the documentary). Anyway, Dave Grohl gets up on stage and before he blasts into the first song he says \"We are the Foo Fighters and don't worry we play both kinds of music Country and Western!

Now, should the 80% of people who were at the concert that hadn't seen the Blues Brothers or weren't even alive when it came out just left the show because that went totally over their heads? But, it was hilarious to the ones who had seen the movie. Made me laugh out loud in my chair!

My point is, they were probably turning to the person next to them and asking what the hell he meant, and those who didn't care just didn't care and went on with their lives. But, it had no affect I'm sure on how they did or did not enjoy the rest of the concert.

I think some people here (not most in this thread) are truly butt hurt when something in the game goes over their head. So, just thought I'd share that, because that's and extreme example where a LOT of his audience probably didn't know what it meant. Ok, back to work for me! Cheers!

I like movie quotes in things. If I do not get it, it makes me look it up to understand it. Might be funny, might not be, but at least my eyes were opened to something different.

 

[Zoey Raven]

I like movie quotes in things. If I do not get it, it makes me look it up to understand it. Might be funny, might not be, but at least my eyes were opened to something different.

Which is why I put them in there to begin with. Nice to know the majority of you get it, like I said.

 

[jaw1986baby]

Which is why I put them in there to begin with. Nice to know the majority of you get it, like I said.

Now Lydia and MC need to order Orange Whips

 

[Zoey Raven]

Now Lydia and MC need to order Orange Whips

"3x Orange Whips" or MC could ask Lydia "Have you seen the light!?"

 

[divingmedic]

I just finished season 1 and starting on season 2. I tried to give the game a go several months ago but the drug use was turning me off the game. I do admit I was a lazy sod and did not read the what the author wrote about it. That said I glad the dev was able to turn their life around get rid of those demons. I spent from 1980 to 2023 as a paramedic and paramedic instructor for 14 years. I saw and dealt with a large variety of substance abuse and drug abuse over those years. It brought back not so good memories that I buried deep within since I retired from the ambulance in early 2021. That said the story is well told, poignant and well told. The characters stories are very good. Only a few quibbles is that Barb's hair looks like it's a wig and you made Audrey into a ginger from her brown hair. I Kayla gets added to harem has damn she has some DSL's ! Once I finish up what is out for season 2 I will write a nice review.

 

[Zoey Raven]

I just finished season 1 and starting on season 2. I tried to give the game a go several months ago but the drug use was turning me off the game. I do admit I was a lazy sod and did not read the what the author wrote about it. That said I glad the dev was able to turn their life around get rid of those demons. I spent from 1980 to 2023 as a paramedic and paramedic instructor for 14 years. I saw and dealt with a large variety of substance abuse and drug abuse over those years. It brought back not so good memories that I buried deep within since I retired from the ambulance in early 2021. That said the story is well told, poignant and well told. The characters stories are very good. Only a few quibbles is that Barb's hair looks like it's a wig and you made Audrey into a ginger from her brown hair. I Kayla gets added to harem has damn she has some DSL's ! Once I finish up what is out for season 2 I will write a nice review.

As to your review, thank you. However...

Ch. 16 had 5 sex scenes in it, I'm not sure how much more I could have packed into that update, and each one had 5 animations a piece. Each update has at least 3 sex scenes. Not sure how I can do any better than that and not make other things suffer. Anyway, glad you like the other parts of the game. I also don't know what you mean by weird hair or whatever. But, my original sentiment still stands, that being glad you enjoy the game. Oh, and LOF certainly didn't have more lewds than my game does. In fact you're the first person who's ever said it doesn't have enough sex. To each their own I guess.

 

[Tremonia]

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Maria would like you to know that we are entering the final stages of post production on Ch. 17 of One Day at a Time (she's a fan of the game too)!

I would say about a week and some change and you'll be seeing the update posted on here. This message is for patrons only and I just want to say it again. Thank for bearing with me through what has been a very hard time in my life. However, I'm overjoyed to be back at full health again, and I'm really excited to be bringing you this update soon!

It didn't make largest update, I think it made 3rd largest just by a hundred lines or something. But, suffice it to say there will be plenty of of content for you to sink your teeth into, and I really enjoyed this one! Even though it took a rocky path to get it completed. That's all for now, can't wait for you guys to play the update!

As always, hope you are all doing well! Cheers!

 

[divingmedic]

As to your review, thank you. However...

Ch. 16 had 5 sex scenes in it, I'm not sure how much more I could have packed into that update, and each one had 5 animations a piece. Each update has at least 3 sex scenes. Not sure how I can do any better than that and not make other things suffer. Anyway, glad you like the other parts of the game. I also don't know what you mean by weird hair or whatever. But, my original sentiment still stands, that being glad you enjoy the game. Oh, and LOF certainly didn't have more lewds than my game does. In fact you're the first person who's ever said it doesn't have enough sex. To each their own I guess.

As I said it was my own personal taste. I do love your story and it's yours to tell. You are correct that LoF did not have many lewd scenes in it.