As we get ready for the new release, I'm curious how many active playthroughs people have going, and the broad strokes of what they involve. Do you have different active saves because you want to see as much of the content as possible? Or because you like imagining different choices for different outcomes by Ian & Lena (or involving your favorite secondary characters)?
I currently have three active saves, all of which I plan to advance soon with chapter 11. Broad outlines:
1 - Ian and Lena become a committed couple. After some early sleeping around (Alison, Robert), they've stayed mostly faithful (casual sex with Emma and Mike) but are growing more serious about each other. They support Holly's writing and friendship and might include her in a threesome down the line. Ian works on his gym training with Jeremy, encourages Wade to patch things up with Cindy, and encourages Perry to connect with Cherry. Lena works to keep the cafe open and gets Perry a job there, as well as pursuing her music. She does sfw stuff on Stalkfap, and agrees to Seymour's contract but doesn't get deep into his games. She likes Ivy but doesn't hang out with her much, and she tries to keep the peace between Louise and Stan. Ian is over Gillian, Lena is over Axel.
2 - Ian and Holly become a committed couple, after Ian sleeps around some. Ian works on his writing with Holly as his guide, is supportive of his friends, and is over Gillian. Lena is slowly losing control of everything: she stays with Robert for too long, abandons the cafe, isn't over Axel, goes full nsfw on Stalkfap, and finds herself wanting to obey Seymour's every word. She does the homewrecker thing with both Jeremy and Mike.
3 - Ian and Lena like each other, but eventually decide not to be together. Ian pretty much doesn't care about Wade and Perry, seducing Cindy and having flings with Cherry and Emma. He hate-fucks Minerva, and isn't over Gillian. Lena goes dom on Louise, has a nsfw Stalkfap, and she and Ivy indulge in their mutual desires, doing their best to bring Holly under their influence. Lena is over Axel, works to keep the cafe open, and turns down Seymour's offer.
I'm curious to hear about how others play ORS and how many saves are involved. And very excited for chapter 11