VN Ren'Py Our Red String [Ch.13.2 Full] [Eva Kiss]

[BlandChili]

I think I'm done experimenting with the Ian/Lena low approval route now. Frankly I don't like it, the narrative insistence on their pairing really grates at me when you attempt keep their approval low on purpose. The relationship meter is almost completely ignored.

Look at this:

Spoiler: First kiss, live music night

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I don't understand the point of the approval meter if it practically plays no role. Who enjoys kissing a guy they feel "meh" about in a romantic fashion? I really wish Evakiss would write alternative outcomes for low approval. I feel like there are far too few options for the variable relationship the approval meter is supposed to be used for.

Now this next one will be a chapter 7 spoiler:

Spoiler: Ch. 7 image

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Spoiler: Ch. 7 image discussion

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Obviously you get make the choice to progress their relationship and maybe it would be unfair to lock that behind approval for people who honestly like their relationship.
I just feel that it stands out like a coca cola ad in a graveyard, that their relationship is the only one you can coast through with no worries. Shouldn't there be at least some sort of equation that tracks that their interactions actually match their relationship stat?

 

[cognu]

I think that for the sake of simplicity, and to avoid gating the game way too much, event/triggers get priority towards approval.
I think that approval is used to determine in some points of the story the outcome. Like, when Lena has a decision to continue with Robert, or Seymours photoshop. Then some triggers and the approval controls which decisions are available.

I can see in that test you are doing a point when Lena has to decide if she wants Ian a a romantic partner, and the approval then should have an use.

I dont think that it's a bad thing, it happens everywhere (Like you can kiss Cindy, even if you skip the photoshop, and she talks to you as if you were in the first), in everygame. Those inconsistencies are hard to track due to the high amount of variables in the game. Just happens that you realized that with Lena x Ian, but happens with other characters as well, i dont think that's Eva forcing you towards Lena x Ian

Because both of them are MC, we might get a lot of entry and exit points in their relationship, but that's the nature of this VN. You can perfectly have a game with both of them not interested in each others, but due to their backstory, they started the game having some kind of attraction that you can chose to not follow.

 

[TamaMountain]

I really liked the way the fight took place in chapter 7, jiujitsu especially. If that is to serve as the basis for how future fights take place I'm all down for it.

Also the taunt mechanic is just brilliant. Maybe with the combination of wit and charisma stats, Ian can get access to better insults ? Anyways chapter 7 is a huge step forward for Ian's route. Felt like there was real progression gameplay wise and also narrative wise.

 

[mannice431]

I really liked the way the fight took place in chapter 7, jiujitsu especially.

Wait what? I didn't experience any fight scene at all, how do you get it?

 

[Moryaka26]

Wait what? I didn't experience any fight scene at all, how do you get it?

In the cafe fight with Robert

 

[BlandChili]

I think that for the sake of simplicity, and to avoid gating the game way too much, event/triggers get priority towards approval.
I think that approval is used to determine in some points of the story the outcome. Like, when Lena has a decision to continue with Robert, or Seymours photoshop. Then some triggers and the approval controls which decisions are available.

Approval works normally with all other characters, it means unlocking the dialogue options with little yellow and red faces. It's for example possible to be at an approval rating with Seymour as Lena that allows you to pick all of positive/neutral/negtive viewpoints towards him.
I also think Ian has a choice towards Lena that differs in the early game, unsure. My problem is that it isn't utilized enough.

I can see in that test you are doing a point when Lena has to decide if she wants Ian a a romantic partner, and the approval then should have an use.

Yeah, before going on that date you get a choice to go on it in the first place. My problem is that approval doesn't gate the availability of this choice or the events during the date. Lena and Ian will act as if their approval is at least at the mid-point with one another.

I dont think that it's a bad thing, it happens everywhere (Like you can kiss Cindy, even if you skip the photoshop, and she talks to you as if you were in the first), in everygame. Those inconsistencies are hard to track due to the high amount of variables in the game. Just happens that you realized that with Lena x Ian, but happens with other characters as well, i dont think that's Eva forcing you towards Lena x Ian

It's not about being forced towards something. Ian/Lena has plenty of points where you can decide not to go on dates. I think at the point leading up to the live-music date it was the third choice? Ian had two points where he chose to ask Lena at that point and Lena had the choice to accept the live-music date or not.

Because both of them are MC, we might get a lot of entry and exit points in their relationship, but that's the nature of this VN. You can perfectly have a game with both of them not interested in each others, but due to their backstory, they started the game having some kind of attraction that you can chose to not follow.

Absolutely. When you go on the initial date and Lena later denies the second one, supporting characters will comment that something might still happen or not. So I think it's safe to say that we've not seen the last of Ian/Lena, even those of us who've supposedly said "no" for good. Jeremy and Ivy seems to be the characters that sort of act as commentators towards Ian and Lena's progression, they will both be like "maybe something will come, but whatever, other people to date."

My issue isn't that there aren't options not to do their relationship, my issue is inconsistent games design. I think it would be fun to play a playthrough where Lena and Ian tries to date but it just doesn't work. Regardless of approval, if you choose to continue their pairing, they will act as if their approval is high.
I'd just like an alternative.

 

[mannice431]

In the cafe fight with Robert

Can someone hand me a save? I'm honestly curious to see the fight scene (Lena didn't want anything to do with Robert in my playthrough).

 

[Tierra_Azul]

I don't know. Ian is a writter and Jeremy a bartender. Both train on their spare time, i doubt they will go far on those kinds of competitions even if it is a amateur event.

Well this isn't a UFC event, martial artists doesn't get paid much until they hit the top rankings in the big league, so many of them have to take a lot of different jobs on the side. But considering Ian only has trained kickboxing and gotten a two short BJJ sessions, he wouldn't get far in real life. Jeremy seems to only train striking, so if he's matched with a great wrestler, he would struggle. But this is a erotic VN and not a MMA simulator, so I don't think we should put too much into those things.

I hope Ian and Jeremy get's put up against each other. We need some more drama.

Lol didn't she already payed her bills the next day after blowing Jeremy?

Come to think about it, Iv'e actually yet to make that scene happen, Usually I have Lena snitch about J's cheating to louise, In my other playthroughs Lena refused or Jeremy broke it off because Ian is his friend.

 

[TamaMountain]

Can someone hand me a save? I'm honestly curious to see the fight scene (Lena didn't want anything to do with Robert in my playthrough).

I would try to hand you a save but I don't know how to.

 

[BloodyMares]

She acts all high and mighty but she has no problem with a face fuck

Well, I personally think there's a difference between IRL sex and porn. You can totally be a sex freak IRL and try all kinds of different things but be disgusted by porn videos. I would know, some videos are unwatchable. Maybe it's just not for her. I suspect she reads lots of erotica though. I know I do.

 

[mannice431]

I would try to hand you a save but I don't know how to.

I'll tell you (and this will also apply to all other files you see on there):

1. Press the windows button+r at the same time
2. Type "%appdata%"
3. Locate renpy file, click it and locate "Red String" folder
4. Take out file with fight scene and paste it here

It's not even about the save for me, this will also help you if you want a save from someone else.

 

[TamaMountain]

I'll tell you (and this will also apply to all other files you see on there):

1. Press the windows button+r at the same time
2. Type "%appdata%"
3. Locate renpy file, click it and locate "Red String" folder
4. Take out file with fight scene and paste it here

It's not even about the save for me, this will also help you if you want a save from someone else.

ok here goes.

 

[mannice431]

ok here goes.

Oh that was pretty good, can't wait for the one with Axel (we all know it's gonna happen).

 

[TamaMountain]

Oh that was pretty good, can't wait for the one with Axel (we all know it's gonna happen).

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[BlandChili]

I think that approval is used to determine in some points of the story the outcome.

Spoiler: Minimized

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I also think Ian has a choice towards Lena that differs in the early game, unsure. My problem is that it isn't utilized enough.

Found one spot where Ian/Lena approval makes a difference. Low approval gives you the option I added with my amazing mspaint skillz.

Spoiler: Pic

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[shivz889]

can someone please tell me how to get the ivy sex scene ? im dying here !!!!!!!!

 

[BlandChili]

Spoiler: Spoiler tag?

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Spoiler: Is this it?

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[shivz889]

Spoiler: Is this it?

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thanks man!

 

[RedGlow]

Man this game is so good. I am finishing the game with one route then i am like what if.. then play once more. So many possibilities. I don't think i ever played any other game with choices that ACTUALLY matter. I've also played GGGB and it was also epic.

 

[walker188]

I just finished my first playthrough. it can't be said enough, this Dev does not get the credit she deserves.

The visuals are good.
The writing is great.
But the choices and their consequences are unrivaled even in mainstream games.

Your work elevates the entire genre. Kudos.

But I would be remiss if I didn't say that there are one too many variables: wits might as well be charisma, its similar >n real life. And the game doesn't have enough mechanism to exploit all the stats, unless wits comes into play with you novel writing.

Still 10 out of 10.