VN Ren'Py Ripples [v0.8.0 Public] [Jestur]

[PaxHadrian17]

The verbiage for the Dev Log:

Development Update #62

Hello Patrons!
I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your October. It's getting colder here, but I do love the fall. It's not too hot and not too cold—hoodie weather.
Regarding the development, I spent some more time doing dialogue and some coding, but I shifted gears and started working on renders. I got a lot of renders done in the last week or two. They are turning out great. Some of these renders are taking longer than usual because there are a bunch of characters in the scene. So instead of posing just one or two characters, I have a whole group to pose. Stategic camera angles and one-on-one conversations can somewhat eliminate this, but certain parts take a long time. But it's nothing I can't handle. I'm just mentioning it because I don't have much to discuss this development update. Lol. Things are moving along at a good pace, though. I have completed a large portion of the writing and coding, and I just need to complete the last couple of scenes. I have over 250 renders done and a few animations.
I want to apologize for forgetting to post September's monthly renders for the higher-tier patrons. I was going to do it at the end of September, but I forgot, and it was already a week into October when I remembered. So, to make up for it, I will do a few extras for this month. I'll create some cool Halloween renders.
Have a nice day, everyone!

Cheers!!

 

[vsvsx92]

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Moving as swift as the wind. Gotta love it

 

[Takkatakka]

I just realized...Jenny as the poster girl for Ep. 8...will it finally be time?

 

[henk1]

I'm new here, what can I do to kinda "follow" this game and see, when update / new version will be out, so I can continue to play with next chapters?

You can scroll to the top of this page and press the "watch" button on the right side of the screen. Then, when you log into the site you will get an alert for new messages in this thread. It's not the same as getting notifications for new updates, but that doesn't exist natively inside F95zone.

 

[Walter Victor]

I'm new here, what can I do to kinda "follow" this game and see, when update / new version will be out, so I can continue to play with next chapters?

You can scroll to the top of this page and press the "watch" button on the right side of the screen. Then, when you log into the site you will get an alert for new messages in this thread. It's not the same as getting notifications for new updates, but that doesn't exist natively inside F95zone.

The downside to that method is that you will be notified each and every time a new post appears on this thread. As of now, there are over 10,000 posts on this thread. It's like drinking from a firehose.

I watch threads to get information about the game. Unfortunately, actual information about the game probably makes up less than 10% of the posts. Notification of a new update, probably takes less that 1% of that 10%.

This is a forum, and people are allowed a lot of leeway as to what they post. Not complaining, just pointing out reality.

 

[AndersHal]

Yo bro, the game's plot twist was insane in Ep7, love your work bro! Looking forward to the new episode!

 

[NadaMucho]

Just played through again and I do like this title. My issue is that, with AVNs, I play "first person" meaning I imaging that I am the MC in the story and go from there. However this MC is such an insane derp that I really can't enjoy it.

I "should" be able to separate myself and see him as just a "character" but that doesn't really work for me. I am constantly yelling at the screen. Almost every word out of his mouth (or thought) is complaining, whining, confusion, uncertainty and disbelief of what's right in front of his face. He's also very unsure about how he feels about many things as well as being completely unable to recognize sarcasm.

How long does it take to figure out how you feel about something?? How many lines of introspection does it take before he finally feels comfortable enough to take one baby step forward? Why the HELL is he thinking all this dumb shit in the middle of a blowjob?!

Anyway I'm not suggesting changes to the MC or the story. In fact he was obviously written this way deliberately and it's full credit to the writer when his characters can provoke such an emotional reaction. In the end the author does throw the occasional bone which lessens my MC hatred. For example him recognizing Alyssa's anxiety talking with boys in the library and helping to coax her out of her shell a bit. Very un-derpy. Peace.

(Krystal ftw )

 

[shitass1001]

Just played through again and I do like this title. My issue is that, with AVNs, I play "first person" meaning I imaging that I am the MC in the story and go from there. However this MC is such an insane derp that I really can't enjoy it.

I "should" be able to separate myself and see him as just a "character" but that doesn't really work for me. I am constantly yelling at the screen. Almost every word out of his mouth (or thought) is complaining, whining, confusion, uncertainty and disbelief of what's right in front of his face. He's also very unsure about how he feels about many things as well as being completely unable to recognize sarcasm.

How long does it take to figure out how you feel about something?? How many lines of introspection does it take before he finally feels comfortable enough to take one baby step forward? Why the HELL is he thinking all this dumb shit in the middle of a blowjob?!

Anyway I'm not suggesting changes to the MC or the story. In fact he was obviously written this way deliberately and it's full credit to the writer when his characters can provoke such an emotional reaction. In the end the author does throw the occasional bone which lessens my MC hatred. For example him recognizing Alyssa's anxiety talking with boys in the library and helping to coax her out of her shell a bit. Very un-derpy. Peace.

(Krystal ftw )

Yeah this game is definitely not written to be a self insert kinda game. I would recommend making the MCs name not your own so you can better detach from the character

 

[NadaMucho]

Yeah this game is definitely not written to be a self insert kinda game. I would recommend making the MCs name not your own so you can better detach from the character

Man shitass1001 that is so spot on. Unless restricted by the code I don't think I've ever used another name besides my own. Not trying that is almost as derpy as the MC himself. Full credit sir. Well done you.

 

[Bill Temple]

Just played through again and I do like this title. My issue is that, with AVNs, I play "first person" meaning I imaging that I am the MC in the story and go from there. However this MC is such an insane derp that I really can't enjoy it.

I "should" be able to separate myself and see him as just a "character" but that doesn't really work for me. I am constantly yelling at the screen. Almost every word out of his mouth (or thought) is complaining, whining, confusion, uncertainty and disbelief of what's right in front of his face. He's also very unsure about how he feels about many things as well as being completely unable to recognize sarcasm.

How long does it take to figure out how you feel about something?? How many lines of introspection does it take before he finally feels comfortable enough to take one baby step forward? Why the HELL is he thinking all this dumb shit in the middle of a blowjob?!

Anyway I'm not suggesting changes to the MC or the story. In fact he was obviously written this way deliberately and it's full credit to the writer when his characters can provoke such an emotional reaction. In the end the author does throw the occasional bone which lessens my MC hatred. For example him recognizing Alyssa's anxiety talking with boys in the library and helping to coax her out of her shell a bit. Very un-derpy. Peace.

(Krystal ftw )

I think he's written believably as a HS senior. Not every HS senior is as thoughtful or reserved as Jack (I certainly wasn't), but I don't think it's a rare set of traits to find in that age group. Given Jack's background of having lost his male role model while he was still a boy, I think his modest level of confidence makes even more sense. This is ultimately a coming of age story with an awesome sci-fi plot as the vehicle for watching the MC mature. He's in the middle of an absolutely insane situation with being sent back in time and multiple mysterious figures pulling the strings, so it's reasonable that he's confused and uncertain about what's happening around him. And I also don't remember reading an excessive amount of complaining or whining. If you have some examples to jog my memory, I'd appreciate it.

 

[NadaMucho]

And I also don't remember reading an excessive amount of complaining or whining. If you have some examples to jog my memory, I'd appreciate it.

Fair enough Bill. Our standards are probably different for that sort of thing so I'm not trying to sway your opinion. These are just a few of my triggers. I just started a new gaming using a name (Herb Tarlek ) other than my own (shout to shit!) and we'll see what pops out.

- He complains repeatedly about how Darci saying "WAKE UP!" has given him some PTSD trauma
- "No, I was wondering why you didn't pull your skirt down or anything. It's more lady-like." - Yes, complaining about a girl showing her legs. Derp.
- "After you left, I only talked to her a few times, and she acted weird when I did. Talking about big sausages and meat and eggplants..." -Yes, he stopped talking to a girl actively wants to fuck him and he whines about it.
- Once he agrees to kissing practice he complains it's too sudden, he just woke up, she calls him a pussy and then sits in his lap. "Whoa! What are you doing?" -Yes, he's whining/complaining about a girl sitting in his lap who he just agreed to kiss. Adds another "It's just a little sudden"
- After she's in his lap "Will you stop jumping around so much?" and then actual asks her to stop rubbing her legs on his dick "Darci, stop playing around".
- Soon after at breakfast when Darci is groping him "(Why the hell is she doing that right now?)" -Yea must suck having a girl touch your dick.
- After the above he has a chance to move her hand. He doesn't and then the next thing out of his mouth is "*whispers* What the hell are you doing?" then "(Is she serious right now?!)" then "Stop it" then "Stop poking it" -Yes, let her continue then complain about it.
- Later at school Krystal drags him into the bathroom and is rubbing up against him as he leans against a wall "God damn, Krystal!! Where is all this coming from?" even she thinks he's complaining "What? You don't like it?"
- In the past with Khloe and Jenny, two girls in a bathroom stall you joined voluntarily, enjoyed watching them kiss then they reach for your dick and ""Whoa! Whoa! Hey!"

I had so many more but it was getting spammy. It's also hard, sometimes, to separate his stupid/ignorant statements from complaining and whining. Anyway I respect your viewpoint but from mine it's really hard not to punch him in the face. Like right in his Bozo the Clown nose!

Peace man.

 

[henk1]

The downside to that method is that you will be notified each and every time a new post appears on this thread. As of now, there are over 10,000 posts on this thread. It's like drinking from a firehose.
...

Yeah I would strongly appreciate it if there was a way on this site to subscribe to game updates. Some threads go incredibly fast.

 

[pitao]

However this MC is such an insane derp that I really can't enjoy it.

Yeah I can agree that Jack is a bit immature but never really annoyed me because it is way too normal on boys that age, I definitely wasn't like that in my late teens (even though it was 30 years ago lol) but plenty of my peers then were much worse than Jack. But I think it makes a good starting point for him to grow and a good opportunity for character development as Bill Temple mentioned. Already saw much worse in other games and even some that are older than Jack.

 

[NadaMucho]

Yeah I can agree that Jack is a bit immature but never really annoyed me because it is way too normal on boys that age, I definitely wasn't like that in my late teens (even though it was 30 years ago lol) but plenty of my peers then were much worse than Jack. But I think it makes a good starting point for him to grow and a good opportunity for character development as Bill Temple mentioned. Already saw much worse in other games and even some that are older than Jack.

Man you ain't lying. Worst derp in the AVN universe is the MC from S*ngl* Ag**n. Lots of others as well and to be honest with this title the MC does have some redeeming qualities but for someone who is constantly cock blocking himself it's hard to be sympathetic. Peace

 

[NadaMucho]

Yeah this game is definitely not written to be a self insert kinda game. I would recommend making the MCs name not your own so you can better detach from the character

Man you really did me a solid. I changed the MC name to Herb Tarlek and now I'm seeing "This is Herb" and such everywhere I go. Really take the edge off all my hatred. I owe you but I don't have much to give. Maybe I'll email you a joint.

 

[shitass1001]

Man you really did me a solid. I changed the MC name to Herb Tarlek and now I'm seeing "This is Herb" and such everywhere I go. Really take the edge off all my hatred. I owe you but I don't have much to give. Maybe I'll email you a joint.

I only take fax sorry

 

[ManipuliereGlied]

Yeah I would strongly appreciate it if there was a way on this site to subscribe to game updates. Some threads go incredibly fast.

Subscribing to changes of the first post would solve that, at least to notify of releases. Not sure if the forum software does allow that kind of functionality though.

 

[vik ky]

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[KseiPo]

Thanks for your replies everyone. Is it know how may chapters or episodes are planned to be in the game? I'm eager to see the final, but not before I see some action with Shelby

 

[NadaMucho]

Well... Jessica is a lot bigger than a little sister but...