VN Ren'Py Completed Price of Power [Ep.30] [Pandaman Games]

[Soundgfx]

Great update, can't get enough of maria but this chapter seemed more like an interlude than a full chapter.

 

[Pandaman Games]

Yeah, in the grand scheme of things, Ch 6 is definitely closer to an interlude/transition when compared to what happens in the surrounding chapters. I'll try to pace things a little better in the future, but I stand by the fact that this chapter needed to feel slower/less plot progressive. After Chapter 5, it'd be crazy if everyone went back to normal - they need some time to come to grips with everything. If it feels like a bit of a holding pattern/catching your breath, then it should. I can't get into why until Chapter 7 comes out, but it's part of the master plan. I've asked people to trust me before and I think it's worked out, so you'll just have to trust that Chapters 7-10 (which will have a lot of action and will kick off a lot of major plot points) wouldn't work the same way without the tension and build-up from Chapter 6. Chapter 7 (without spoiling too much) has two major plot points/reveals that just wouldn't hit the same way without Chapter 6 being the way it is. So, in short, hold the faith and trust that it's part of the plan.

 

[Gorse]

Yeah, in the grand scheme of things, Ch 6 is definitely closer to an interlude/transition when compared to what happens in the surrounding chapters. I'll try to pace things a little better in the future, but I stand by the fact that this chapter needed to feel slower/less plot progressive. After Chapter 5, it'd be crazy if everyone went back to normal - they need some time to come to grips with everything. If it feels like a bit of a holding pattern/catching your breath, then it should. I can't get into why until Chapter 7 comes out, but it's part of the master plan. I've asked people to trust me before and I think it's worked out, so you'll just have to trust that Chapters 7-10 (which will have a lot of action and will kick off a lot of major plot points) wouldn't work the same way without the tension and build-up from Chapter 6. Chapter 7 (without spoiling too much) has two major plot points/reveals that just wouldn't hit the same way without Chapter 6 being the way it is. So, in short, hold the faith and trust that it's part of the plan.

Thank you for that statement.

Indeed you're absolutely right: after Chapter 5 there had to be a moment of catching breath logically and emotionally for sure.
Every other continuation of the plot would have been more than weird, almost abstruse.
You have your master plan in mind (and supposably in script as well) and I'm not fully able to measure its direction and future events. So how could I have any doubts that it will make sense eventually and maybe even knocks my socks off positively .

So I trust you as well as your efforts in quickening the pace, straightening the plot and revealing some more (wholesome) moments leading into lewd scenes.
Cause any critical comments from my side also show that I care... and wish you great success!

 

[Deleted member 2412505]

Yeah, in the grand scheme of things, Ch 6 is definitely closer to an interlude/transition when compared to what happens in the surrounding chapters. I'll try to pace things a little better in the future, but I stand by the fact that this chapter needed to feel slower/less plot progressive. After Chapter 5, it'd be crazy if everyone went back to normal - they need some time to come to grips with everything. If it feels like a bit of a holding pattern/catching your breath, then it should. I can't get into why until Chapter 7 comes out, but it's part of the master plan. I've asked people to trust me before and I think it's worked out, so you'll just have to trust that Chapters 7-10 (which will have a lot of action and will kick off a lot of major plot points) wouldn't work the same way without the tension and build-up from Chapter 6. Chapter 7 (without spoiling too much) has two major plot points/reveals that just wouldn't hit the same way without Chapter 6 being the way it is. So, in short, hold the faith and trust that it's part of the plan.

In Panda we trust.

 

[bacienvu88]

Yeah, in the grand scheme of things, Ch 6 is definitely closer to an interlude/transition when compared to what happens in the surrounding chapters. I'll try to pace things a little better in the future, but I stand by the fact that this chapter needed to feel slower/less plot progressive. After Chapter 5, it'd be crazy if everyone went back to normal - they need some time to come to grips with everything. If it feels like a bit of a holding pattern/catching your breath, then it should. I can't get into why until Chapter 7 comes out, but it's part of the master plan. I've asked people to trust me before and I think it's worked out, so you'll just have to trust that Chapters 7-10 (which will have a lot of action and will kick off a lot of major plot points) wouldn't work the same way without the tension and build-up from Chapter 6. Chapter 7 (without spoiling too much) has two major plot points/reveals that just wouldn't hit the same way without Chapter 6 being the way it is. So, in short, hold the faith and trust that it's part of the plan.

I didn't have much problems (the Legacy parts are a bit wordy, but not a big problem). I think it only feels so actionless if you consider ch6 standalone. When this chapter is in the middle of the game and you play it from start to finish I don't think anyone would notice it that much to be honest.

 

[underoath27]

Damn, another good update! Yes, I really liked it. This one is masterpiece! One of my favorite games. Looking forward to see what Legacy and Emilia is hiding. I believe Emillia isn't trying to harm MC and Maria, and Legacy, well, I'm not sure about it... Let's see what Pandaman Games had to show!

 

[BGRW2020]

Cute romance with Maria, and she is sweet, like it so far

 

[pinkshinyultrablast]

After been ICSTORED so many times i don't trust any dev. Consider put the game on Steam and i'll buy it cuz i love Maria.

 

[d_pedestrian]

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
  File "game/ch6.rpy", line 1655, in <module>
NameError: name 'menu_set' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
  File "ch6.rpyc", line 1653, in script
  File "renpy/ast.py", line 1683, in execute
  File "renpy/exports.py", line 1002, in menu
  File "renpy/python.py", line 2266, in py_eval
  File "renpy/python.py", line 2259, in py_eval_bytecode
  File "game/ch6.rpy", line 1655, in <module>
NameError: name 'menu_set' is not defined

Got this error during the scene when legacy takes MC to the sky after burning the body.

 

[Pandaman Games]

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
  File "game/ch6.rpy", line 1655, in <module>
NameError: name 'menu_set' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
  File "ch6.rpyc", line 1653, in script
  File "renpy/ast.py", line 1683, in execute
  File "renpy/exports.py", line 1002, in menu
  File "renpy/python.py", line 2266, in py_eval
  File "renpy/python.py", line 2259, in py_eval_bytecode
  File "game/ch6.rpy", line 1655, in <module>
NameError: name 'menu_set' is not defined

Got this error during the scene when legacy takes MC to the sky after burning the body.

Interesting, I'll look into that...

 

[JB08]

I know some folks didnt like the newest release thinking it was slow/boring but I disagree, I quite enjoyed it. Plot is great and the world building is as well, always nice to see more of it to set up things later on. Kind of unavoidable in story telling.

Cant wait for the next update.

 

[Content_Consumer]

Pandaman Games

edit: yes I know.

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[crabsinthekitchen]

Pandaman Games

Hi, spotted this right at the start, previous screens are displaying the name correctly.
This is the first time trying your VN so not using a previous save or install or anything.

View attachment 1409275

It shows that for the next 3 sets of dialogue then back to normal.
Also the music stops while that error is displayed.

If its just me seeing this then I'll redownload and try again.

it will start making sense later

 

[Content_Consumer]

it will start making sense later

Continue playing

Ah I guess you guys are saying its a feature, not a bug.
Ok all good then.

 

[Raife]

Chapter 7 (without spoiling too much) has two major plot points/reveals that just wouldn't hit the same way without Chapter 6 being the way it is. So, in short, hold the faith and trust that it's part of the plan.

I believe you, Panda -- and that seems like a good decision. There are two (or perhaps three) immediate questions that require reveals, in addition to several longer term mysteries. The two immediate questions are (1) what is Emilia holding back and why, and (2) how ambiguous/hostile/unreliable is Legacy. My instinct is to suspect that Emilia is acting in good faith and that Legacy is not... but we'll see! I love the way you've set all of this up.

The biggest long-term mystery concerns the question/dilemma embedded in your title: _The Price of Power_. I found it suggestive that Legacy could (supposedly) provide you with two long-term physical and mental augments without doing long term damage... but that the third might be more problematic. It might, in other words, carry a 'price.' Well played, if that's a breadcrumb!

 

[I_Only_Support_Real_Onez]

Im close to the beginning right where they find the ruins in Southlands and had to stop because after seeing the narrator thing is breaking into your head and its initals are BnE I had a good laugh.

 

[Pandaman Games]

I believe you, Panda -- and that seems like a good decision. There are two (or perhaps three) immediate questions that require reveals, in addition to several longer term mysteries. The two immediate questions are (1) what is Emilia holding back and why, and (2) how ambiguous/hostile/unreliable is Legacy. My instinct is to suspect that Emilia is acting in good faith and that Legacy is not... but we'll see! I love the way you've set all of this up.

The biggest long-term mystery concerns the question/dilemma embedded in your title: _The Price of Power_. I found it suggestive that Legacy could (supposedly) provide you with two long-term physical and mental augments without doing long term damage... but that the third might be more problematic. It might, in other words, carry a 'price.' Well played, if that's a breadcrumb!

Are you accusing me of leaving little breadcrumbs and teasers about what's coming in the future? That doesn't sound like me at all!

 

[Alig8r]

I've only started playing but wow! Maria is extremely beautiful and I like their chemistry so much! Wouldn't mind playing the Maria only route and I'm kind of hoping things continue developing very slowly.

 

[deadh30775n]

Is there any fucking happened in the game yet?

 

[bacienvu88]

Is there any fucking happened in the game yet?

No.