VN Ren'Py Our Red String [Ch.13.3.4] [Eva Kiss]

[Hungover00]

Ok so my first upset in the game(more like story) is when Ian is not promoted because he selected books(the ones with lots of actual potential) to publish that didn't align with the publisher's interest. I mean I literally select the ones that have potential and still get the short end of the stick and this comes way later on in the story that I can't have the patience change the decision so far back. How are we supposed to know this? Choice based game always have this issue. We have to somehow read the minds of developer and align with what they like to progress in a positive side of the story. No hints, no reason whatsoever or maybe there is a hint but its so obscure that you may as well not have it at all. Even GGGB had this issue when we are competing with the landwhale but atleast the decision is not so far back that we cant change it.

You still get the promotion if you suggest the two quality books as well as the other that will sell well. A publisher wants you to identify the ones that have potential to sell well. That's books 2 & 4. Books 3 & 4 are also well-written and could bring prestige to the publishing house. If recommending book 3 tanked the promotion, even when you recommended the other two that would sell well, I'd agree with you. But at that point you're being a bit of a snob.

How you know this is by paying attention to the world in the game.

 

[kino2]

can't believe Cindy is a slut.

 

[BL45T]

You still get the promotion if you suggest the two quality books as well as the other that will sell well. A publisher wants you to identify the ones that have potential to sell well. That's books 2 & 4. Books 3 & 4 are also well-written and could bring prestige to the publishing house. If recommending book 3 tanked the promotion, even when you recommended the other two that would sell well, I'd agree with you. But at that point you're being a bit of a snob.

How you know this is by paying attention to the world in the game.

Its still such an annoying mechanic though. But oh well...

 

[Ray_D]

can't believe Cindy is a slut.

Cindy is a gorgeous blonde with insecurities and axel is the CEO of gaslighting, it was obvious what would happen.

 

[kalle813]

i wish we get one or two anal scenes with alison

 

[Hungover00]

That is one of the strengths of this game, different women have different preferences. Emma is an anal queen. Cindy doesn't like the taste/idea of cum in her mouth. Alison has a breeding kink, and leans into the tit jobs. Louise is desperate for affection and is a natural sub. Minerva is down to be dominated and humiliated, but there's also another thing (haven't found it, but heard of it). Holly is super-sensitive.

I think Lena and Cherry are the natural all-rounders, nothing is off the table, they enjoy the entire gamut. With Ivy we only see her play with women, but she projects she's the baddest slut around. The truth may differ.

 

[Gicoo]

Ok so my first upset in the game(more like story) is when Ian is not promoted because he selected books(the ones with lots of actual potential) to publish that didn't align with the publisher's interest. I mean I literally select the ones that have potential and still get the short end of the stick and this comes way later on in the story that I can't have the patience change the decision so far back. How are we supposed to know this? Choice based game always have this issue. We have to somehow read the minds of developer and align with what they like to progress in a positive side of the story. No hints, no reason whatsoever or maybe there is a hint but its so obscure that you may as well not have it at all. Even GGGB had this issue when we are competing with the landwhale but atleast the decision is not so far back that we cant change it.

At several times its pointed out that Ians superiors are money oriented. Ian flat out says that the third book may be too niche to publish.
More importantly: He can still get the promotion if he picks the three books if his wit is high enough.

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The outcome is a bit more complicated than we initially presumed:

* approving book 2 or 4 earns Ian a point each
* approving book 1 or 3 decks Ian a point each
* you get 1 "free" point, or 2 "free" points if Ian's Wits are at least 8, or 3 points if his Wits are 9+

You need 3+ points total to get promoted.

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[zoomzoomzoom]

I think Lena and Cherry are the natural all-rounders, nothing is off the table, they enjoy the entire gamut. With Ivy we only see her play with women, but she projects she's the baddest slut around. The truth may differ.

Axel really knows something about training girls huh. But yeah, I honestly think that Ivy is just a big fucking tease to the boys and only muffs can satisfy her. Hell, she might even never went beyond 3rd base with Mike.

 

[notstaged]

I mean will Ivy even have an alternative good path

Yes, one of these days mister "balm for the soul" will finally take her for the ride to Pound Town and through this Ivy will see the light of righteousness and goodness.

Also am I the only one that feels like Ivy is okay with falling into depravity as long as she can take someone else with her?

She doesn't see it that way. See, some years ago her classmates conspired to make her wear a diaper and a floor rag as a wig for some pictures in a suggestive way or whatever and now she's convinced nothing authentic is permitted to exist. That's her uncle Ben dying on the pavement story.

 

[jarbas404]

Ok so my first upset in the game(more like story) is when Ian is not promoted because he selected books(the ones with lots of actual potential) to publish that didn't align with the publisher's interest. I mean I literally select the ones that have potential and still get the short end of the stick and this comes way later on in the story that I can't have the patience change the decision so far back. How are we supposed to know this? Choice based game always have this issue. We have to somehow read the minds of developer and align with what they like to progress in a positive side of the story. No hints, no reason whatsoever or maybe there is a hint but its so obscure that you may as well not have it at all. Even GGGB had this issue when we are competing with the landwhale but atleast the decision is not so far back that we cant change it.

I agree, it also felt very random to me at that point. This is notable because the rest of the game works very well, but the choices in the books are not very intuitive.

 

[SearingFive]

Books 2,3,4 were fine, with 3 being pretty challenging for a normal audience to grasp its meaning, which in turn was a hard sell for the publisher. Just have high wits, and you'll bag the promotion even if you selected those three books.

 

[bonerland]

I agree, it also felt very random to me at that point. This is notable because the rest of the game works very well, but the choices in the books are not very intuitive.

They’re very intuitive, pick one that is good, one that can sell, and the one that is good and can sell. Publishers love that shit.

 

[bonerland]

That is one of the strengths of this game, different women have different preferences. Emma is an anal queen. Cindy doesn't like the taste/idea of cum in her mouth. Alison has a breeding kink, and leans into the tit jobs. Louise is desperate for affection and is a natural sub. Minerva is down to be dominated and humiliated, but there's also another thing (haven't found it, but heard of it). Holly is super-sensitive.

I think Lena and Cherry are the natural all-rounders, nothing is off the table, they enjoy the entire gamut. With Ivy we only see her play with women, but she projects she's the baddest slut around. The truth may differ.

I’m honestly surprised that no one has brought up Minevra going full dommy mommy on Ian if you give into her. I thought for sure someone on here would mention it by now.

 

[varpep]

I’m honestly surprised that no one has brought up Minevra going full dommy mommy on Ian if you give into her. I thought for sure someone on here would mention it by now.

Yeah. On the non romantic path you can even beg her. Minnie is the best!

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[Gicoo]

Yeah. On the non romantic path you can even beg her. Minnie is the best!

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The third option is not possible on the romantic path? That sucks. Is it available if they just have the affair for the sex and Minerva punishes him?

 

[varpep]

The third option is not possible on the romantic path? That sucks. Is it available if they just have the affair for the sex and Minerva punishes him?

Yes. In those circumstances it should be available.

 

[Turret]

They can look all they want, but they can't touch. Meanwhile, Seymour devoted Lena is a gone case. I'd not be surprised if she's thrown away by Seymour for a younger girl later in the game.

I think that depends very much on several other factors. In my Seymour/Lena playthrough it becomes quite clear that Seymour is smitten with her rather thoroughly. But as I said, there are other factors cooming in, e.g. shared philosophy. While my Lena is a hottie and has few problems with showing off, she is also a bright, intelligent one. Seymour likes this combination quite much.

 

[SearingFive]

I think that depends very much on several other factors. In my Seymour/Lena playthrough it becomes quite clear that Seymour is smitten with her rather thoroughly. But as I said, there are other factors cooming in, e.g. shared philosophy. While my Lena is a hottie and has few problems with showing off, she is also a bright, intelligent one. Seymour likes this combination quite much.

Arthur pointed out that Seymour has changed girls throughout his career. Who knows, Lena, with beauty and brains, is the combination that Seymour was looking for throughout his life and might change his perception

 

[MilesEdgeworth]

yea Im playing to be a trophy wife. She needs the bling

 

[Hungover00]

I’m honestly surprised that no one has brought up Minevra going full dommy mommy on Ian if you give into her. I thought for sure someone on here would mention it by now.

That's the one I've heard of, but never played.