VN Ren'Py Race of Life [Act 1 Steam] [Underground Studio]

[Yokanzo]

That's a very personal take on their affair. On the contrary, Jasmine is part of his new life project, something ambitious, the kind of legacy they both want to make. Coupled with their common passion for racing, Jasmine would be what Allison never was. A proper partner sharing his dreams and his ambitions.

Exactly. First thing Allison would do if the protagonist got back together with her is to bitch at him to give up his dreams, his car, the races etc.

The protagonist has a chance to explore something new and help his daughter in an unorthodox way.

In my game I’m playing 100% for Jasmine but I intend to repair the relationship with Allison in a very platonic way and do my duty as a father. That’s it.

 

[Ciaran8023]

Exactly. First thing Allison would do if the protagonist got back together with her is to bitch at him to give up his dreams, his car, the races etc.

The protagonist has a chance to explore something new and help his daughter in an unorthodox way.

In my game I’m playing 100% for Jasmine but I intend to repair the relationship with Allison in a very platonic way and do my duty as a father. That’s it.

I mean that's a pretty dismissive and hand-wavey attitude for the most complex personality in the game thus far. Racing cars and working on the battery tech is literally funding the life of Allison's and MC's child.
Saying that she would instantly dismiss anything and everything like that when they're directly related to their childs wellbeing is being very facetious. Extremely so.

To each their own, but trying to downplay characters because you simply don't like them isn't exactly the way to go.

 

[AlexMpog]

To each their own, but trying to downplay characters because you simply don't like them isn't exactly the way to go.

I mean, have you even read last 3-4 pages?

That's exactly what people have been doing here, first Veronica, then Jasmine, now it's Allison's turn

On the serious note - yeah, to each their own indeed.

 

[Dessolos]

I mean, have you even read last 3-4 pages?

That's exactly what some people have been doing here, first Veronica, then Jasmine, no it's Allison's turn

So Maggie is next?

 

[AlexMpog]

So Maggie is next?

Oh, I love Maggie
Honestly I don't even see any reasons why people would hate on her

 

[Dessolos]

Oh, I love Maggie
Honestly I don't even see any reasons why people would hate her

yeah same but ive seen people hate / dislike great characters over silly things on this site. So someone will find a reason. Being blonde is probably enough for someone.

 

[Ciaran8023]

I mean, have you even read last 3-4 pages?

That's exactly what some people have been doing here, first Veronica, then Jasmine, no it's Allison's turn
It looks as hypocrisy to me, just a little bit))

But yeah, to each their own indeed.

I haven't read the last several pages, only the last 1 or 2 or so but the discussions seemed fairly accurate as to how the characters are portrayed, his comment however would directly go against what Allison prioritizes the most, which is her daughter. It's why I kind of had to drop that comment.

It's kind of like if someone would say "Oh Veronica is just interested for the money" or something similar when as many have pointed out when her character is more portrayed as someone desperate and fearful of her position in life given her age. (Hoping that I'm remembering the right character now, been a hot minute since I've played the game.)

It's never a bad idea to call out someone being facetious because even if we know what's going on, someone who might be scrolling through the latest posts in the thread wondering if they want to play the game might get a very skewed idea of certain characters.

 

[Yokanzo]

I mean that's a pretty dismissive and hand-wavey attitude for the most complex personality in the game thus far. Racing cars and working on the battery tech is literally funding the life of Allison's and MC's child.
Saying that she would instantly dismiss anything and everything like that when they're directly related to their childs wellbeing is being very facetious. Extremely so.

To each their own, but trying to downplay characters because you simply don't like them isn't exactly the way to go.

Fair point. I’m a little biased. Allison reminds me too much of my ex and I don’t want any part in it. Doesn’t mean she’s a bad person just not a fit for me. Let’s see how her story develops as the game goes on.

 

[Maviarab]

Just to remind some folk...his dream is not to become some semi-famous street racer....he only doing that as a means to an end. MC's and Jas's life goals do not align at all.

 

[Ciaran8023]

Fair point. I’m a little biased. Allison reminds me too much of my ex and I don’t want any part in it. Doesn’t mean she’s a bad person just not a fit for me. Let’s see how her story develops as the game goes on.

That's more than fine, I've also brought my biases and to some extent trauma into certain posts I've made before so it's all good, we're all human and it isn't always the easiest to avoid bringing emotions into things when we're inherently emotional, and certain things can stick with us for a long time.

But yeah, I'm very excited for the story to develop for everyone involved, even though I might not like some characters they are still quite well written and I'd love to see how they continue to evolve.

 

[superseveneight]

I mean, have you even read last 3-4 pages?

That's exactly what people have been doing here, first Veronica, then Jasmine, now it's Allison's turn

On the serious note - yeah, to each their own indeed.

Indeed! And part of the fun is definitely all the different angles/takes people have on the characters and the story. I quite enjoy reading them and I end up agreeing with most to some degree.
But all the feelings and emotions aside... what about the true dark horse of the competition?
You put a blank MC in this universe with no strings attached and Kris is just extremely alluring.
The ever looming succubus.

 

[Razrback16]

Indeed! And part of the fun is definitely all the different angles/takes people have on the characters and the story. I quite enjoy reading them and I end up agreeing with most to some degree.
But all the feelings and emotions aside... what about the true dark horse of the competition?
You put a blank MC in this universe with no strings attached and Kris is just extremely alluring.
The ever looming succubus.
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Agreed. I know I'm in the minority, but Kris is #1 in my book right now. Hope dev puts some nipple piercings on her at some point.

 

[Dessolos]

Agreed. I know I'm in the minority, but Kris is #1 in my book right now. Hope dev puts some nipple piercings on her at some point.

that's the one thing I don't like about her look feels like she would have them from her appearance haha. Don't get me wrong she doesn't need them but for me it would enhance her appearance so much lol.

 

[Krytax123]

that might make me make a hate Aliie save since I dont have it anymore lol cause that could be interesting to see as well lol

Youre not able to invite her on that path if i remember it correctly

 

[Dessolos]

Youre not able to invite her on that path if i remember it correctly

ah didn't know but makes sense but now I wonder if can play out different if you have a angry Allie you do all the negative things expect the hate sex

 

[Skep-tiker]

If Veronica would look like Jammin and behave like Jammin, she would be a fan favorite

 

[BTWZ1]

If Veronica would look like Jammin and behave like Jammin, she would be a fan favorite

It's a rhetorical question but still. Why do we need another jasmine then.

 

[Skep-tiker]

It's a rhetorical question but still. Why do we need another jasmine then.

 

[SlapE]

Just to remind some folk...his dream is not to become some semi-famous street racer....he only doing that as a means to an end. MC's and Jas's life goals do not align at all.

I agree with everything except the last thing you said. We are still very early on in this game considering story-wise it's not that far along yet. I'm not saying you're completely wrong, but I do think you're being a bit presumptuous in saying that their life goals don't align at all. Also, I think it's too early to tell if the MC will fall in love with racing or not. Sure he started out initially only doing it because of his daughter, but he could grow to love it in the end. I don't think he will be doing it full time. However, I could definitely see racing becoming a hobby of his down the line. It will probably be in a more legal and professional setting though once his daughter is better, assuming it does become a hobby of his.

Until Jasmine and the MC actually start getting serious, which thus far there relationship hasn't reached that stage yet, we won't know if any of their life goals or more general interest, outside of racing, really align. The MC already has a daughter that he loves, so we know he wanted kids, at least in the past. Who's to say he doesn't want another kid, and who's to say Jasmine doesn't also want to be a mother? She might not want to be a mother right now, but in a few years that could be the case. Also, she is taking his class, and was very willing to help him out with his work. Who's to say she won't grow a passion for something like that or at least something that runs parallel with his line of work.

I'm just saying, I think too much is being assumed here, and we need to just wait and see before making judgments. With all that being said though, regardless of if their life goals or careers end up aligning or not, and even if he doesn't fall in love with racing and they don't become some dynamic duo. I'm still playing her path and thus far she is still my favorite just ahead of Allison, that's all I'm sayin. I might not be much of a self-inserter, but in some cases, I just go for who I PERSONALLY would want to pursue myself, regardless of what sense it makes in the context of the story and game.

 

[TonyMurray]

This is the true crime of this game, Allison is probably one of the more interesting and well-portrayed characters in basically any AVN out there. The fact that there's a checkered past between them (due to the MC) but that there's still something being ignited in the background as they both try to navigate stuff is really well done.
At this point, you could probably make a game solely around MC and Allison with how tense and complex their situation is currently.

Though, I suppose the delay will only make the pay out even sweeter.

I agree because I want to see it, but I disagree because I don't think it would fit the story yet. Then I agree again that the delay will (hopefully) lead to a sweeter pay-off.

that might make me make a hate Aliie save since I dont have it anymore lol cause that could be interesting to see as well lol

I have a bad Allie save that I'll use just to skip through after playing an update, so I can see any new scenes here or just keep it up to date for the next one!

Exactly. First thing Allison would do if the protagonist got back together with her is to bitch at him to give up his dreams, his car, the races etc.

Completely disagree here. I don't think that would be in keeping with her personality at all. Maybe some talk about how racing could be dangerous (because of potential crashes and/or illegality) and they should look at other means of fundraising, but I don't think she would bitch at him to give all of those things up. There's no reason (beyond the worry part mentioned above) whereas on the other hand, it's (the racing) bringing in the money they need, so there's every reason to support it, even if she's not a fan of it. and by dreams, what do you mean there? The racing, or the battery project? I've covered racing, but the battery project is definitely something Allie would (and does) support.

Oh, I love Maggie
Honestly I don't even see any reasons why people would hate on her

There was a bit recently about the massage scene and where it led...