paperwork

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@andrew david irving I can only say that it's not random.

@Longo McFap Thank you for your kind words.

About the scenes; I really don't plan sex scenes. When writing the events, if there is an opportunity, I evaluate a possible sex scene and its consequences. There will most probably be sex scenes for that path too. But, I honestly can't say if there will be less or more. But, logic says she will have more sex when she is less inhibited :) By the way, while we are there; Most of the routes in this game are by player choice at certain decision-points. Then, she has to decide what she will do within the constraints of that path. So, many players will play a mixture of good, naive, sexual choices. In fact, that's what I want to do. I want you to choose different paths for different events. I'm telling you this because there may not be a perfectly good, naive or sexual path.

I have started preparing a walk through. Then I didn't like it since it looked too complicated. I'll try again soon :) I don't want to lock anything to tiers. But I want to reward my higher tier patrons too. We'll see what happens about it. I am aware of the concerns of the completionists :)

@BUsybat Of course, I would like to discuss about the game. I am allocating quite a lot of my time to it and like to talk about it. It feels good that the things you shared were in this version of the game. The timing is as important as the events themselves :)

The metro "incident" is the most important development about the main plot so far after her small chat about her father with George. And Matt is maybe the only character everyone will have to deal with. It's better he has something to do at his spare time :) Also, his new job gives me a few more opportunities for new scenes.

Thank you for letting me know about the beach event bug. There are a few other bugs that I've been made aware of after the release. There may be a quick fix for those before next release.

Please, don't think of the variables :) They are basically there to guide me. I just try to evaluate the player's choices. I will make sure to let you all know if a certain stat affects the outcome of a scene. I just want you to play the game as you like it and enjoy it. There will certainly be a walkthough around when they become important. That's a promise. It's still early to make scenes based on stats. "Smart" and "Reputation" and "Free" stats are exceptions. They are already being used. For now stick to the "mindset" approach :)

I can't foresee the time for the end of Act 1 now. There are certain things that has to happen before that. She hasn't started school yet... The changes will be dramatic until we reach there. I can tell you that. You'll feel that Act 2 is coming.

About Hank, isn't it how we feel at our first date? :)

Money will be an issue in the game if the MC doesn't act responsible. She can still get food for the homeless. But, at what cost? ;)

I already appreciate your support BUsybat, thank you. Honestly, I don't know about other options in Patreon. I'll check them and let you know.
 
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Hi paperwork; yes I had guessed that the backstory with the father and the 'metro incident' were important to the storyline, hence the comment about the 'murder' tag. With respect to the walkthrough, you'd be surprised at how well the players can follow 'complicated walkthroughs'; and particularly if a walkthrough is needed to lead the users through a complicated set of plots. I await your future releases with interest...
 

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Well the variables are there to help me as well lol. With the different mind set approach I have structured in my 2 saves, I have seen a few new scenes . different dialogues and the change in her clothing behaviour in house and outside as u said so yea it works for me.

I feel you are hitting all the right spots for Act 1. Self discovery, town/ppl/job exploration, choices made by players in shaping her behaviour. Someone referenced GGGB which u acknowledged before. GGGB had a lot of potential and the several choice differentiation when it started was so so good back then. But as one may have noticed, every update now is just another event to fuck another guy or gal which was exactly what I wrote in my first post here for the fate regarding FP games. While your choice differentiation may not be as vast as GGGB yet, what u are doing right is the choice consequences again mentioned in my first post. To perform this act means at what cost. Will it come and bite me later really hard? If FP were to go out with Chris, she can try to hide from Matt for a few updates, but finally he discovered and boom angry revenge matt is released much later in game for a different path etc etc Thinking of Chris when she has accepted Hank ~~ NTR NTR wink wink in later paths etc. So it is really impt to keep this strong when the game move to act 2 and beyond. Good writing is how u keep and attract patreons.
 

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There is no point about making an adult game about a girl that doesn't take off her pants if it's not logical. This game includes 7 days of content. A normal girl in real life could just sit down and read a book at the beach for 7 days :)

Also, if the guys around her are not thirsty, then, she would have to chase them since this is an adult game. I am a guy and I don't want to seduce other guys all the time in a game. I am sorry that you didn't enjoy the game. Most of the things you have criticized are in the game intentionally. Maybe, you'll find something you enjoy in the future updates.



She hasn't had any intercourse in this version yet. Her virginity will not be tied to the plot this time. She can lose it earlier if the player chooses to do so.

Thank you @Kyori
WTF , is there still a way to download the former version where there are atleast several h-scenes unlike this one that is more on teasing
 

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well, the first time I tried this game, I didn't expected that this game would be interesting and I was wrong. I liked how the story progressed in a slow paced way. The story feels more natural this way. but I think it's about time we have some sex scenes in the next update.
And how strong are the NTR system in this game? can I expect the heroine getting fucked by Hank while Matt is watching them helplessly?
 

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well, the first time I tried this game, I didn't expected that this game would be interesting and I was wrong. I liked how the story progressed in a slow paced way. The story feels more natural this way. but I think it's about time we have some sex scenes in the next update.
And how strong are the NTR system in this game? can I expect the heroine getting fucked by Hank while Matt is watching them helplessly?
Great idea, but please no! It will break my heart. Seeing the poor guy sitting at home while she went out dancing with his best friend looking supersexy was already hard to bear. The writing was pretty realistic, and I felt with him. Then it stops being porn, doesn't it?
 
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There is no intimate relationship with Mat (or anyone else at the start of the game - MC flies as a virgin into a new situation from 'somewhere') and the MC starts to go with Hank after receiving his help. She does not start an intimate relationship with Mat before going out with Hank- so whilst Mat may feel that his feelings are unrequited, so the notions of 'taking away by cheating' and 'cuckolding' are devoid of meaning in the present context.
 

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This is what makes the game stand out for me too.

I hope the author doesn't change how he envisioned his game, and sticks to his guns. Worst games are those attempting to please everyone.
Its nice to see ppl being attracted to good writing and more realistic control of choices Project Sage has to offer. But sometimes reality can be really tough as the main playing customer market may find these slow burner games to be too slow - Where's the sex?? So to speak.

Hence not expecting everyone to be a hero but if one has the means to support Paperwork as a patreon, one should do it if they really like Project Sage to show support to Paperwork sticking to his guns.
 
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GitinGud

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I don't get those who want sex devoid of context; and i get even less why they come around here to get it: there are billions of hours of meaningless sex on the internet, why come looking for it in a game?
 

paperwork

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There will be plenty of sex in the game when the events let it. Things will heat up since she has a boyfriend path now. It is inevitable that players who chose that path will see some action. I haven't decided either to give an option or not about intercourse in this version yet. The main question is would you chose and follow that path (sex on the second date) in the upcoming releases? If you wouldn't, then it being in-game is just fun for 5 minutes and a waste for the story.

I used to release a lot of sex scenes in a version for the old ProjectSAGE and believe me, it was much easier than doing this game :)

And thank you for sharing your thoughts about the game. Reading them charges me up for doing the next release ;)
 

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@paperwork I understand your trouble toward this issue; in absolute, the best would be to be able to have intercourse from the begenning if that's what the player wants. but it would stetch narrative and coding too much, too early: that's not a one man job.

You already chose a panel of fetishes, you should stick your gun if you want to be able to keep on producing quality updates every months.

On that matter, last update was excellent; as good as before with better renderings. But if I may, don't loose yourself in trying to optimise those endlessly cause it seems to make you lose time: last update took a month and a half while the month before you had 2 out...
 

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So far really enjoying the game and the writing. I would not be adverse if she would put on a little weight, she does appear a bit on the anorexic side. :)
 
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Well, the problem is that once she starts with the real stuff she will have to go on with the real stuff, and it will not be easy to keep that from being repetetive if there isn't something done storywise, so far Paperwork sets up a whole lot of trails that offer a great variety of further adventures with teasing / exhibitionism, maybe blackmail (but careful please, we love our heroine and don't want too bad things happen to her, please!), modeling/instagram stuff and much more.

My biggest fear about the boyfriend story line is that she might stay faithful to her boyfriend, which is all fine in real life, but very, very dull in a porn game. Characterwise Paperwork has to find a solution to keep her promiscous to keep the story interesting. The problem is, that she is very likeable so far, partly for her permissive ways, partly for her romantic side, which means that it would be a bit off if she started fucking around, which on the other hand is what most of us want to see (at least I do!!!). Good luck with that, Paperwork. You're doing great so far and I trust in your writing - looking forward to it.
 

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Well, the problem is that once she starts with the real stuff she will have to go on with the real stuff, and it will not be easy to keep that from being repetetive if there isn't something done storywise, so far Paperwork sets up a whole lot of trails that offer a great variety of further adventures with teasing / exhibitionism, maybe blackmail (but careful please, we love our heroine and don't want too bad things happen to her, please!), modeling/instagram stuff and much more.

My biggest fear about the boyfriend story line is that she might stay faithful to her boyfriend, which is all fine in real life, but very, very dull in a porn game. Characterwise Paperwork has to find a solution to keep her promiscous to keep the story interesting. The problem is, that she is very likeable so far, partly for her permissive ways, partly for her romantic side, which means that it would be a bit off if she started fucking around, which on the other hand is what most of us want to see (at least I do!!!). Good luck with that, Paperwork. You're doing great so far and I trust in your writing - looking forward to it.
It is really hard to maintain steam / interest with FP games. Excluding NTR games, if you look at Anna, Elena, GGGB, all three started out with a big bang but after X updates, it became fucking A - Z man with every update these days. They are still great games nonetheless but it always end up in the same direction unfortuntely.

So yea, it be interesting to see what happens to our FP. Obviously we all wan to see her have sex but if there is too much sex, it be another mindless sex game.

Trying to maintain the interest of tease / sex over a long period of time will be pretty challenging.
 
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