VN Ren'Py Realm Invader [Ep.2 P2] [Invader Gary]

[Cherubin25]

On the topic of Dev Motivation, there is also the money aspect. The Dev complained in the past that other games have a bigger following despite being of lower quality than Realm Invader. And I would agree, quality-wise there is not much which can compare to this game. However, those other games have a consistent Update-schedule...
I dont pay money for a game which only gets one Update every 18 months or so. Why would I pay money for it when I dont get any game for 17 months out of 18 months? I dont really care about Wallpapers or anything, so I will not be motivated to pay money.
And even if I would only pay when an Update comes out, the Update-schedule makes it easy to just not pay. If I wait 18 months for an Update, I can also wait 19 months for the Update and play it for free because it becomes public. One month in advance does nothing there and since the next Update will be over a year from there, I would not even fall behind in the slightest and there is plenty of time to play the new Update.

So I think with a different Update-schedule the Dev would also have more paying members on his Patreon. But it is obviously up to them how they want to handle it, they want to provide massive Updates with nearly 20 months in between them, even tho they would still be able to provide huge Updates with 4 months in between them. And the latter would probably result in more financial support.

 

[Meiri]

I do agree with the general sentiment but:

On the topic of Dev Motivation, there is also the money aspect. The Dev complained in the past that other games have a bigger following despite being of lower quality than Realm Invader. And I would agree, quality-wise there is not much which can compare to this game. However, those other games have a consistent Update-schedule...
I dont pay money for a game which only gets one Update every 18 months or so. Why would I pay money for it when I dont get any game for 17 months out of 18 months? I dont really care about Wallpapers or anything, so I will not be motivated to pay money.
And even if I would only pay when an Update comes out, the Update-schedule makes it easy to just not pay. If I wait 18 months for an Update, I can also wait 19 months for the Update and play it for free because it becomes public. One month in advance does nothing there and since the next Update will be over a year from there, I would not even fall behind in the slightest and there is plenty of time to play the new Update.

So I think with a different Update-schedule the Dev would also have more paying members on his Patreon. But it is obviously up to them how they want to handle it, they want to provide massive Updates with nearly 20 months in between them, even tho they would still be able to provide huge Updates with 4 months in between them. And the latter would probably result in more financial support.

I haven't seen any game that can provide "huge" updates with 4 months in between them, that's just not realistic specially with the degree of quality it has right now.

But yeah some middle ground would be nice, more than a year between updates when we are barely at episode 2 is a bit rough even with the current amount of content. At this rate real life will get in his way before he finishes.

 

[Cherubin25]

I haven't seen any game that can provide "huge" updates with 4 months in between them, that's just not realistic specially with the degree of quality it has right now.

I just think that if the Dev would split the Updates into smaller chunks which release every 4 months or so, they would still be quite big. Maybe not every Update would feature a H-Scene, but given how huge the Updates are when they are released, it is safe to assume that portions of it would also be quite big.

 

[Fatalfury10]

Made a quick Walkthrough mod.

Best choices are highlighted in green. Enjoy!

[Updated for Ep 2 part 1]

One question. Before I download that, I want to know if that walkthrough mod works on the android version too. Before anyone asks, that android version is on the dev's itch.io and the dev's patreon. Dunno why its not posted here too but whatevs. Back to the question, does that bad boy work for the android version? Regardless of the answer, thanks in advance for taking the time out to answer the question

 

[Donetali]

The game is dead

 

[Ahreahl88]

The game is dead

I hope not, as Patreon seems to have had an update 5 days ago. I could be in denial though, because I want more of the tone & vibe of this game in my veins immediately.

 

[potatomasher123]

The game is dead

April 26 he gave timeline of roughly
Best case : mid June
Expected late June - early July
Worst case : rabies

 

[Cherubin25]

I hope not, as Patreon seems to have had an update 5 days ago. I could be in denial though, because I want more of the tone & vibe of this game in my veins immediately.

Dont pay too much attention to this person. His post activity is 90% hating on another game and the rest is asking or stating that a game is dead.

 

[tombeir]

Dev update
# **I'm making myself miserable (and that's a good thing)** #

Okay, all business. Funny dev guy makes no funny dev guy jokes.

Pretty sure I've missed/am missing the window I alluded to earlier, but I did warn about it not being accurate.

Anyway, I've entered depression speedrun mode, i.e. pretty much my entire life is being dedicated to finishing this update right now, sacrificing basically 100% of my free time outside of work.

The results have been great, and the past few days have seen rates of progress maybe faster than ever during this update cycle. It's a really painful throwback to how I developed the last two updates, and the fact that I worked like this for over a year for those really makes it obvious how I became jaded when starting Ep 2 Pt 2. Regardless, I'm going to keep up this pace until the update is out, basically because the finish line is so visible that any kind of procrastination would be excruciating for me to conceptualize, seeing that finish line getting further away.

Also, whenever I make one of these posts, I get a few "please take care of yourself" comments. Please don't do that this time, I know what I'm doing, I know how much I can handle. This is a very deliberate shift in workload that has a clear end goal in mind.

Right now, I'm in the final animation batch, with about 9 animations left to do, and about 80 renders remaining. In terms of renders, this tried-and-true method of self-torture has consistently put me on 40+ render days, so I'm not worried about those 80 static renders taking long.

As for the animations, I'm unsure. the reason I missed that window I last announced is because those previous animations took longer than I thought they would. They look great, so I'm not mad about that, but the animations looking better than ever unsurprisingly leads to them taking longer to make.

But also, those previous animations were done while I was semi-locked in, now I'm locked the FUCK in.

No announcement of a realease window this time, just because I don't want to get it wrong again and embarrass myself. But basically, soon. Sooner than ever.

More details in further posts, gonna put out the final preview batch for Resonants and above in the near future.

No sympathy for me, guys. Just let me fucking cook.

- Gary

 

[Sabertooth34]

Dev update
# **I'm making myself miserable (and that's a good thing)** #

Okay, all business. Funny dev guy makes no funny dev guy jokes.

Pretty sure I've missed/am missing the window I alluded to earlier, but I did warn about it not being accurate.

Anyway, I've entered depression speedrun mode, i.e. pretty much my entire life is being dedicated to finishing this update right now, sacrificing basically 100% of my free time outside of work.

The results have been great, and the past few days have seen rates of progress maybe faster than ever during this update cycle. It's a really painful throwback to how I developed the last two updates, and the fact that I worked like this for over a year for those really makes it obvious how I became jaded when starting Ep 2 Pt 2. Regardless, I'm going to keep up this pace until the update is out, basically because the finish line is so visible that any kind of procrastination would be excruciating for me to conceptualize, seeing that finish line getting further away.

Also, whenever I make one of these posts, I get a few "please take care of yourself" comments. Please don't do that this time, I know what I'm doing, I know how much I can handle. This is a very deliberate shift in workload that has a clear end goal in mind.

Right now, I'm in the final animation batch, with about 9 animations left to do, and about 80 renders remaining. In terms of renders, this tried-and-true method of self-torture has consistently put me on 40+ render days, so I'm not worried about those 80 static renders taking long.

As for the animations, I'm unsure. the reason I missed that window I last announced is because those previous animations took longer than I thought they would. They look great, so I'm not mad about that, but the animations looking better than ever unsurprisingly leads to them taking longer to make.

But also, those previous animations were done while I was semi-locked in, now I'm locked the FUCK in.

No announcement of a realease window this time, just because I don't want to get it wrong again and embarrass myself. But basically, soon. Sooner than ever.

More details in further posts, gonna put out the final preview batch for Resonants and above in the near future.

No sympathy for me, guys. Just let me fucking cook.

- Gary

i really don't want this game to die

 

[sir_pudgy]

starts to locate pitchforks and torches

 

[Thisguy01]

How much sex is there in this game on a scale from 2-7 (I saw one genital and one ass in bikini in preview images), where 1 is no sex, and 10 is omg such much seggs in every scene

 

[Gtdead]

How much sex is there in this game on a scale from 2-7 (I saw one genital and one ass in bikini in preview images), where 1 is no sex, and 10 is omg such much seggs in every scene

I think in terms of sexual scene frequency, it's fair to compare it to Eternum. However there's no penetration scene yet. In terms of plot it makes sense because the LIs are either family members, a virgin, and a slave to whom MC is trying to be considerate (and of course he fails for various reasons). But it does feel like the story is going to erupt (sexually) at any time.

I'd say it's above average in terms of scene count, but the relationship/sexual progression is slower than average. However do keep in mind that while updates are sizeable, they take a long time to release, so this may affect my perception.

 

[Invader Gary]

How much sex is there in this game

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)

it does feel like the story is going to erupt (sexually) at any time.

"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

 

[jvbatman]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

I think you're neat.

 

[MangoTree]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

Mate most of the people here love your game, it gets mentioned in most honey select game threads, reviews are almost five stars. Everyone's just looking forward to the next update. Just chill and do your thing. Create Your game the way You want, most people would enjoy it. Can't please everyone. cheers.

 

[MaxRichard]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

You're awesome, keep up the good work—it's really one of a kind. Ignore the naysayers. They're loud but wrong.

 

[Ahreahl88]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

Just to add more words of goodwill: it is great to see that you are committed to the project's tone, pacing, and so on. This is exactly what anyone who's an actual fan of anything likes to hear from the person behind it. Your vision is why anyone who truly likes the game, likes the game.

As for extreme complaints? The nature of a game dev role is a highly convenient outlet for peoples' hangups. It's a clean 50/50 split between creative and technical role. When people are upset, they treat them like an SWE that didn't deliver (forgetting what they were trying to creatively put across). When they love them, they say they're an artistic genius (often forgetting the level of technical skill required to make any game, even one with a lame story). If it's an erotic game - throw peoples' sexual hangups into the mix as well. Not to mention that, as far as this game & what I've seen goes, it's literally all troll accounts. Also not to mention that anyone who earnestly bitches about a game they got for free is at least partially a joke of a person.

All of that being said - I'd joyfully give my middle nut to a black market organ merchant for more Chloe content.

 

[Das_Peanut]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

Look, on the one hand, I love that you took the time to come to a pirate porn forum and explain your rationale for story pacing and character development; on the other hand, I feel like the game does a good enough job of that already. People who moan about it will not change their minds because you showed up and tried to be reasonable (gasp!) and communicate to manage expectations.

Some bad reviews contain reasonable points and valid criticisms; reading and considering those is great. Agonizing over "no anal on first date, game for pansies, zero stars" is masochism. If I were you, I'd save myself the trouble and just ignore the negativity, for the sake of my mental health.

Though, as I said, I do love that you took the time to talk to us here, so I guess I'm glad you're not me. I mean, I look terrible in a french maid outfit...


EDIT: I just have to second this:

Just to add more words of goodwill: it is great to see that you are committed to the project's tone, pacing, and so on. This is exactly what anyone who's an actual fan of anything likes to hear from the person behind it. Your vision is why anyone who truly likes the game, likes the game.

As for extreme complaints? The nature of a game dev role is a highly convenient outlet for peoples' hangups. It's a clean 50/50 split between creative and technical role. When people are upset, they treat them like an SWE that didn't deliver (forgetting what they were trying to creatively put across). When they love them, they say they're an artistic genius (often forgetting the level of technical skill required to make any game, even one with a lame story). If it's an erotic game - throw peoples' sexual hangups into the mix as well. Not to mention that, as far as this game & what I've seen goes, it's literally all troll accounts. Also not to mention that anyone who earnestly bitches about a game they got for free is at least partially a joke of a person.

All of that being said - I'd joyfully give my middle nut to a black market organ merchant for more Chloe content.

 

[fockyou2]

None. Or at least not penetrative, sorry.

Hey, guys. I actually do check this thread occasionally, but no, I still have no intent to become active here.

Thought I'd chime in on the sexual content debacle, seeing as the new update is almost finished and this place complains about it way more than anywhere else. I'm expecting a wave of moaning and 1/2-star reviews (which is pretty much a review rule 5 violation, but whatever.)

This game has a long fuse, always did. I'm having a very deliberate approach to both not ruin sexual tension, or do any kind of character assassination. It's not malicious, and it's not because I'm scared of sex or whatever the fuck.

But seriously, if, for example, the MC had sex with Chloe or Stella in the last or the upcoming update, how does that not feel like a 180 on their relationship? Not only that, but what kind of room is left for their relationship to develop? If you think you have an answer, that's cool, but when I weigh stuff like that against what I already have planned for the story/relationships, I really can't find a way to implement it without butchering the sexual pacing.

So then we have scene fodder, which can be used to supplement progress with the main girls. This is a personal one to me that we might just disagree with, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But my stance is basically that the MC losing his virginity to some side hoe or a prostitute is one of the fucking lamest things I could possibly do. Some of you wouldn't care and just want a scene to jork your shit to, but then your goals simply aren't aligned with mine. Some players will also share my viewpoint, I can't please everyone, so I'm sticking with what I think makes for more meaningful pacing. (On that topic, I kind of do regret making the main character a virgin for this exact reason, and now that decision carries baggage with it on my writing.)



"Erupt" is maybe a little much, but basically this. That's why earlier I said the game is a "long fuse" game, not a "slow burn" one. Once I get all this pre-amble and sexual tension out of the way, sexual development and pacing will go way up to something that aligns more with what most of you probably want.

I have loads of sex and sexual content planned out, quite literally in a text document, I just need to take the necessary steps to get there, and it's somewhat soon. The pussyfooting around sexual content and the main story is going to end at episode 3 i.e. the next update. I feel like this update I'm about to put out finishes out the waffling and tension-building I have planned. So yeah, sorry, more blue balling and shit for one more update. Dunno if warning you about that is better or worse. Starting with Episode 3, the plans contain at least one full-penetration scene per-episode, and that's a trend I very much hope to maintain for the rest of the game.

Also, the elephant in the room. A lot of frustrations with progression are tied to update times. I get it. But I'm not a fucking millionaire like some other devs, I'm not doing this maliciously. I don't develop this game full-time, I don't get external help despite trying to push as much quality as possible into multiple aspects, and this year in particular I've had issues such as being forced out of my workspace due to emergency repairs on my (rented) house, and the death of my father.

So sorry, I guess? For taking so long and for writing a slower story. I guess what I'm trying to say is try to just enjoy the ride I'm trying to take you on? Put your dick away if you really have to, or come back in 9 years when there's more content, I dunno, just adapt to your own expectations because I'm not going to. I know what story I'm writing, I know what my characters will do, I'm not flinching lest I risk harming the game due to crowdpleasing for a cheap pop instead of executing a plan.

If it's any consolation, the update after this one is planned out, and is way shorter and digestible, so while not making outright promises, I genuinely believe Episode 3 Pt 1 will be made in a matter of months. This aligns with the uptick in story/sexual development I wrote about a couple paragraphs up. The reason my updates are so big right now is because nothing is fucking happening and I'd rather put out 3 big updates of slow progression, than 20 updates of the same slow progression. Again, that might just be a me thing.

GARY IN THE CHAT!!! Take your time!

You are showing already what type of animations we will get when we get it so it is an expectation to hold for it but still is not the main thing we play realm invader for. If you said you would hold on the comedy for the next episodes than we would have a problem LOL.

Keep up the great work and good luck on the new BreakNeck PACE!