VN Ren'Py Ripples [v0.7.0 Public] [Jestur]

[danb35]

it’s possible (though not certain) that Jessica’s dad is Tiffany’s ex

That's how I've understood it. Tiffany isn't visibly pregnant when we see her in 1999, so she hasn't been pregnant for long. So either she hadn't been with her ex for long (which isn't entirely consistent with the violence of his reaction* when she leaves him), or she cheated on him. And I'd prefer not to think the latter of her.

* Yes, he was obviously violent anyway. But presumably if they've only been together for a week, he's not going to care nearly as much about her leaving him as if they've been together for a year.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

That's how I've understood it. Tiffany isn't visibly pregnant when we see her in 1999, so she hasn't been pregnant for long. So either she hadn't been with her ex for long (which isn't entirely consistent with the violence of his reaction* when she leaves him), or she cheated on him. And I'd prefer not to think the latter of her.

* Yes, he was obviously violent anyway. But presumably if they've only been together for a week, he's not going to care nearly as much about her leaving him as if they've been together for a year.

I also thought that Tiffany might have cheated on her ex, or at least he suspected she did, considering how violent his reaction was. They might have already been more or less separated, and her ex might have found out she was seeing another guy. I’m not sure how long she’d been with the blonde guy, probably for a while, otherwise, his reaction wouldn’t make sense.

 

[danb35]

I also thought that Tiffany might have cheated on her ex, or at least he suspected she did, considering how violent his reaction was.

As I said, I'd prefer not to think that of her, but it does make some sense. I think it's safe to say that he's the most likely candidate for Jessica's father based on what we know now, but agreed it isn't completely clear.

 

[dante4ever]

Meanwhile we wait the release of 0.8, can you suggest me an other VN with humour mistery and teenagers going at school like eternum or once in a lifetime? thanks

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

As I said, I'd prefer not to think that of her, but it does make some sense. I think it's safe to say that he's the most likely candidate for Jessica's father based on what we know now, but agreed it isn't completely clear.

I just pointed it out because it’s a possibility that shouldn’t be ruled out. I have no idea who the father is; we can’t be sure of that for now. What’s clear is that the blonde guy thinks Tiffany cheated on him with another guy, but whether that’s true or not is still up in the air. Like I said, it’s possible they were already more or less separated, that their relationship was falling apart. It could be that Tiffany made a mistake—maybe she drank to forget about that unbearable guy and ended up with someone she met at a party, stuff like that. Anything’s possible.

Personally, I wouldn’t think any less of her for either reason; she’s young (in 99 xD), she could’ve been vulnerable and/or easily influenced, and it makes sense at that age that she might’ve made some mistakes. For me, that’s what makes a character more human and believable—nobody’s perfect in real life after all.

I presume that we might learn more about the identity of Jessica's father during the party planned for the next update, where the MC will attend with the girls in the 1999 timeline. This would be a great opportunity to spend more time with the younger version of Tiffany.

Meanwhile we wait the release of 0.8, can you suggest me an other VN with humour mistery and teenagers going at school like eternum or once in a lifetime? thanks

The search option (the magnifying glass button) at the top right of your screen is your best friend, so start a search from the homepage, not from here. Otherwise, you can search from the "latest updates" tab of games and narrow down results with the tags on the right.

Also, try to avoid bringing up or mentioning other games in a thread that’s focused on one specific game—it can be considered off-topic or even advertising in some cases. I’d recommend checking out the rules (for threads and reviews).
I’m saying this to help you avoid any issues with the site’s moderation, not to be a pain, even though I might come off that way.

 

[pitao]

I’m curious about which game you’re talking about. If it’s this "um" game with a Latin ending in the title (blink discreetly if it’s that game ), then yeah, it definitely deserves all the praise. That said, I’d say, without taking away from the great work done here, it’s still a step up from Ripples in terms of production value (graphics, animations, writing quality, overall vibe, music, etc.). Still, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I still like both games for different reasons, and I don’t really think they’re comparable.

That was a comparison of other HS1 games and that one is made with HS2 (if is the one that ends in "num" haha) and I bet if Ripples was made with HS2 it would be on same level, HS1 has more limited assets for what I understood and doesn't look so good animated than made with HS2 and neither the renders/environments but in all the rest is on the same level.

The other HS1 game I was trying not to say the name is the one currently and for long the #1 weighted rating Renpy game on this site and the initials are PC, that one is also made with HS1 like Ripples but IMHO Ripples is better overall and I prefer sci-fi stories but it is a just a question of taste, both are on my Tier S games list anyway. Ripples is #11 in that same "Rank" if we count only Renpy games still in development, #15 if we count the 4 already completed.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

That was a comparison of other HS1 games and that one is made with HS2 (if is the one that ends in "num" haha) and I bet if Ripples was made with HS2 it would be on same level, HS1 has more limited assets for what I understood and doesn't look so good animated than made with HS2 and neither the renders/environments but in all the rest is on the same level.

The other HS1 game I was trying not to say the name is the one currently and for long the #1 weighted rating Renpy game on this site and the initials are PC, that one is also made with HS1 like Ripples but IMHO Ripples is better overall and I prefer sci-fi stories but it is a just a question of taste, both are on my Tier S games list anyway. Ripples is #11 in that same "Rank" if we count only Renpy games still in development, #15 if we count the 4 already completed.

Yeah, that makes sense about the differences between HS1 and 2, I’m not really informed enough to argue with you on that anyway. x)
I get which game you’re talking about now, I didn’t know it was made on HS1. I like that game too, it’s not really similar to Ripples, but it’s still really well done. The story might not have the same focus as Ripples, though, and technically they’re probably quite similar.
Maybe I’ve seen more and better (note sure) animations in PC, but that could also be because there’s more content overall.

 

[pitao]

Yeah, that makes sense about the differences between HS1 and 2, I’m not really informed enough to argue with you on that anyway. x)
I get which game you’re talking about now, I didn’t know it was made on HS1. I like that game too, it’s not really similar to Ripples, but it’s still really well done. The story might not have the same focus as Ripples, though, and technically they’re probably quite similar.
Maybe I’ve seen more animations in PC though, but maybe also because there’s more content overall.

And because the plot in that game is more sexually focused hehehe. All the games in my sig (lack some of my Tier S list games because there is a limit of characters you can put in it, that is why PC isn't there) I tried for the porn and stayed and follow for the story/plot and quality overall.

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

And because the plot in that game is more sexually focused hehehe. All the games in my sig (lack some of my Tier S list games because there is a limit of characters you can put in it, that is why PC isn't there) I tried for the porn and stayed and follow for the story/plot and quality overall.

It's probably for this reason that all the game titles in your signature are stacked together ! haha Some of the games you mention in your signature are also among my favorites on the site, albeit to varying degrees. I'd say some excel more than others, but that's debatable and can vary.

Thanks for the list you sent me in private message, I’ll try to read it when I have a bit more time to focus. Catching up on the conversation is going to take me some time; it's a bit lengthy ! x)

 

[pitao]

It's probably for this reason that all the game titles in your signature are stacked together ! haha Some of the games you mention in your signature are also among my favorites on the site, albeit to varying degrees. I'd say some excel more than others, but that's debatable and can vary.

Thanks for the list you sent me in private message, I’ll try to read it when I have a bit more time to focus. Catching up on the conversation is going to take me some time; it's a bit lengthy ! x)

Yep hehe have always to find creative ways to put more words in it . Even "seven" on one of those games had to put "7" and cut "city of" of another hehe. I sent the invite to a conversation between another member that wanted to know my list, and was probably better invite you in too because this is going already way off topic. Won't be surprised to see my last posts deleted at some point.

 

[PhlebasThePhoenician]

I guess that referencing HS3 was just a hyperbole.

 

[Maccabbee]

I guess that referencing HS3 was just a hyperbole.

I'll be generous and call it a typo?

 

[pitao]

I'll be generous and call it a typo?

Yep just a miss click, 3 is near 2 after all hehe. I know better, I'm the "king" of edited posts to try to correct my English (even I get confused after reading some of my sentences) and typos haha.

 

[dante4ever]

at the end i don't understand the author sincerly, why the MC it wasn't adopted from Tiffany instead to be the biologic son of her. The things between the MC and the two women, it would be more easy.

 

[e6mill]

at the end i don't understand the author sincerly, why the MC it wasn't adopted from Tiffany instead to be the biologic son of her. The things between the MC and the two women, it would be more easy.

In the unpatched game Tiffany is NOT MC's mom...

 

[Ebonheart (FR)]

at the end i don't understand the author sincerly, why the MC it wasn't adopted from Tiffany instead to be the biologic son of her. The things between the MC and the two women, it would be more easy.

In the unpatched game Tiffany is NOT MC's mom...

It’s probably because he started the game with the multi-mod, which includes an incest patch.

As for the rest, I’d say it’s mostly a matter of personal preference. For me, the story definitely makes more sense with the incest patch, especially with the time travel stuff and the questions around the supposed family connections and relationships between some of the characters. It also feels more believable when you look at the MC and his situation with Tiffany and Jessica at the start.

Edit : Also, the conversation course between Jessica and the MC in his bedroom while watching anime depicting some romantic and incestuous relationships between their characters makes much more sense in this context when she asks him in an 'interested' manner what he thinks about it and if he would accept such a relationship (implicitly with her being his sister in this situation).

Sure, it’ll never be officially approved or confirmed in the game by the dev because of Patreon’s ToS, but imo, it’s pretty clear the game story was written with those kinds of relationships in mind. Everyone is free to like this stuff or not, or even just pretend they don't see it in the game, but it is what it is.

 

[Maccabbee]

It’s probably because he started the game with the multi-mod, which includes an incest patch.

As for the rest, I’d say it’s mostly a matter of personal preference. For me, the story definitely makes more sense with the incest patch, especially with the time travel stuff and the questions around the supposed family connections and relationships between some of the characters. It also feels more believable when you look at the MC and his situation with Tiffany and Jessica at the start.

Edit : The conversation course between Jessica and the MC in his room while watching anime depicting some romantic and incestuous relationships between their characters makes much more sense in this context when she asks him in an 'interested' manner what he thinks about it and if he would accept such a relationship (implicitly with her).

I also want to point out that the Incest Patch only restores the original relationships to the game. A lot doesn't make sense without that.

 

[Visqueza]

I cant seem to download the incest patch. The mediafire link doesn't seem to work while in LewdPatcher... any help?

 

[e6mill]

I cant seem to download the incest patch. The mediafire link doesn't seem to work while in LewdPatcher... any help?

It doesn't exist anymore - outside of the WT mod which includes it.

 

[Visqueza]

It doesn't exist anymore - outside of the WT mod which includes it.

Is it like somehow imbedded into the story now or the incest option fully out of the game?