VN Ren'Py Origin Story [v0.6.0] [JDOR]

[Rehwyn]

The flaw in that theory is that MC has fucked Georgia the most times of anyone in the story (up to three times) and her power hasn't evolved or at least he doesn't have an evolved version of her power. Depending on what path you take, the MC doesn't even have sex with Evelyn, instead using the pills to get her power, but nonetheless her power is still evolved according to Naveen. So, more than likely Evelyn's powers evolving have nothing to do with her having sex with MC. Also, if you go down the path of friendzoning Evelyn, she basically just says, "okay, I'll do whatever you want" to the MC to his surprise, which I suspect is related to not only his power but also to her power evolving, just not sure how, yet.

We actually don't know if he has an evolved version of Moonsong's power or not. Unlike with Evelyn, where Naveen's done a detailed examination of her DNA in the past, he doesn't seem to have seen samples from Georgia, Tanya, or Cat to compare. He does mention Moonsong and Emerald by name, but I'm pretty sure that's just because they have rare and well-known powers, so it's the easiest way to refer to them.

So it's entirely possible MC has evolved versions of all of them but Naveen wouldn't have enough information to notice. So far, the powers don't seem to function differently or more powerfully than expected, but neither does Evelyn's power for MC and Naveen still says it's evolved. I speculate that it'll take time for the evolved version(s) to manifest in an observable manner.

Another potential side of this is that while Evelyn has potentially had less sex with MC than Moonsong, she's spent waaaay more time around him passively. So that might also be a factor.

And regarding the pills, remember that the mechanism with which they function is the same: they transfer MC's metagene DNA to the "donor" when they're in a heightened state.

 

[Elhemeer]

The tiger was convinced that MC was what caused him to be that way, I can only assume to his mind MC inherits the sins of his parents. Meaning MCs parents were involved in the creation of the Superflu. Who better would know than MCs aunt who was likely involved too.

I suppose this is more "realistic" than the thought I had that somehow either Tiger boy or MC were involved in some time travel event that caused him to be there to attack him that day ... either MC to the past or Tiger boy from the future ... That would require the MC to somehow effect other people's abilities though, which has been speculated too.

 

[pitao]

It's a known bug with v0.6. Jacq implemented code that at the start of Chapter 6 updates Evelyn's age (since her birthday occurs), but unfortunately the variable used to check that wasn't in the base version of the game so is currently undefined until you reach that chapter and causes the error.

It'll likely be fixed, but in the meantime you'll need to get to Chapter 6 before you can see Evelyn's profile.

Thanks Rehwyn for the reply. Yeah I was thinking that the correct variable could trigger at some point in the game, like when I started chapter 2 or the next chapters but it seems I have to wait more hehehe not a big problem, just itches a bit my brain (not an OCD but sometimes it seems close to it ) not being able to check that entry hahaha.

I'm at chapter 2 atm and I'm enjoying the game and story so far. And I read all the info in the OP about the game including the developer notes and I'm aware that Jacq (guess that is their name since you used that?) that they are self taught and usually their forte is more screenplay or the visuals and not the coding part (one good example is every time we leave the character menu it moves one image/dialogue further, it is kind of annoying haha), but pretty good so far overall.

 

[Jacquesdor]

Thanks Rehwyn for the reply. Yeah I was thinking that the correct variable could trigger at some point in the game, like when I started chapter 2 or the next chapters but it seems I have to wait more hehehe not a big problem, just itches a bit my brain (not an OCD but sometimes it seems close to it ) not being able to check that entry hahaha.

I'm at chapter 2 atm and I'm enjoying the game and story so far. And I read all the info in the OP about the game including the developer notes and I'm aware that Jacq (guess that is their name since you used that?) that they are self taught and usually their forte is more screenplay or the visuals and not the coding part (one good example is every time we leave the character menu it moves one image/dialogue further, it is kind of annoying haha), but pretty good so far overall.

Glad you're enjoying so far.

Yes exactly what Rehwyn said with what is happening with Ev's profile is correct and is already fixed for future updates. And yes, you are also correct... my forte is definitely not the coding element. You'll be pleased to know that the exiting the character menu progressing dialogue is fixed as of a few hours ago.

 

[pitao]

Glad you're enjoying so far.

Yes exactly what Rehwyn said with what is happening with Ev's profile is correct and is already fixed for future updates. And yes, you are also correct... my forte is definitely not the coding element. You'll be pleased to know that the exiting the character menu progressing dialogue is fixed as of a few hours ago.

Yes just ended chapter 2 and it is very good on the writing and visuals, btw the no animations on sex scenes is never a problem for me, the scenes I saw so far were very well written and hot, animations just give it an edge like you said in the OP but when they are done with quality, for example if you look at my sig Eruption Imminent also has no animations and is on my favorites, there are other very good ways to make those scenes work without them, and oh boy they work hehe.

The coding part yeah it is not a problem, I know that usually isn't solo developers forte, or even duos, usually one writes better and the other is good with visuals/graphic programs. That is why I usually also encourage developers to collaborate with modders that excel for example because usually that is what their strength is, I know a few that colab or even are now in development teams. What matters is that you are evolving in every department of developing a renpy game.

The game so far is on the right track to enter my sig list but you will forgive me if not for a while LOL signatures have a characters limit and it is on the limit, have to find a way to put more games there that I consider Tier S. Probably AtemX will forgive me if I take out later their first game that is completed since it is the only developer there that have 2 games in the sig . That is a good example of a developer that learned a lot from their first game and their second game probably (mostly I'm sure) that was the best first release of a game I ever played, again what matters is that you as a developer want to tell your story getting constructive feedback and getting better thru it .

Cheers and keep up the good work, now I'm "off" for a bit to play chapter 3 hehe.

Edit : I also love good humor in this stories, this scenes and particularly those renders made me laugh out loud hehe also saw good humor overall in other little details and dialogue. But those made me laugh louder.

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[Igetby]

I just discovered the game yesterday, but to me this whole thing with Parker seems to be using every shred of info, substance or other that she can to find a cure to stop all of this.

 

[Rehwyn]

I just discovered the game yesterday, but to me this whole thing with Parker seems to be using every shred of info, substance or other that she can to find a cure to stop all of this.

Personally I think she wants the opposite. Early on she complains about the company wasting 70% of their resources trying to find another vaccine to remove powers. I suspect she actually wants to find ways to give or evolve powers (though removing powers for people that get a bad one might also be a motive).

 

[S1nsational]

I just discovered the game yesterday, but to me this whole thing with Parker seems to be using every shred of info, substance or other that she can to find a cure to stop all of this.

Nah, she still feels somewhat guilty over the guy who killed himself after having his super healing powers taken from him.

I can't see her working on something that would start that happening all over again.

 

[romo-ice]

Personally I think she wants the opposite. Early on she complains about the company wasting 70% of their resources trying to find another vaccine to remove powers. I suspect she actually wants to find ways to give or evolve powers (though removing powers for people that get a bad one might also be a motive).

Parker was quoting the board when talking about 'wasting' money. She was leaving to convince the Board to not defund the vaccine work and when Parker talks to MC after he returns from the HQ, he asks her about the Board's decision and she relays that not only will they not defund it, they will divert more money/effort to it -- i.e., she's pushing harder for work on the vaccine. Or at least, that's what she tells the MC. If you believe her, she's working on removing powers. It's possible that he's a guinea pig in her experiment for removing powers, since if you can de-power someone with every power it should work on everyone.

 

[Rehwyn]

Parker was quoting the board when talking about 'wasting' money. She was leaving to convince the Board to not defund the vaccine work and when Parker talks to MC after he returns from the HQ, he asks her about the Board's decision and she relays that not only will they not defund it, they will divert more money/effort to it -- i.e., she's pushing harder for work on the vaccine. Or at least, that's what she tells the MC. If you believe her, she's working on removing powers. It's possible that he's a guinea pig in her experiment for removing powers, since if you can de-power someone with every power it should work on everyone.

Ah, right. Had been a while since I played the first chapter so misremembered.

In that case, I do think she's interested in finding a vaccine, but likely not just a vaccine. Powers are effectively a curse for a lot of people that get crappy ones, so I can understand wanting to find a way to remove them for people that want to. But on the other hand that type of research may also tie in to modifying metagene in other ways.

 

[Hungover00]

Ah, right. Had been a while since I played the first chapter so misremembered.

In that case, I do think she's interested in finding a vaccine, but likely not just a vaccine. Powers are effectively a curse for a lot of people that get crappy ones, so I can understand wanting to find a way to remove them for people that want to. But on the other hand that type of research may also tie in to modifying metagene in other ways.

What could be a cure for some, would be a weapon towards others. Free Amber from being sent to Tokyo, or disable the Sisterhood with the same formula.