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I like this game so far, thanks Eros. Attractive ladies that I generally don't feel like I've seen a hundred times before, unique setting, and a story that's trying something different. English is solid enough to be understandable. The decision to include in-game notes on cultural references is great; I enjoyed learning something and I'm glad you decided not to dumb down your game just to make it more accessible. (On that note, the test was very well done. I got all but the square root question right first try. So anyone saying it's too hard is just needs to read a bit more.)
I do have a few critiques. You have quite a few renders that are identical except for a slight change in camera position; this just makes the game feel slower. I also don't think we need to hear MC theorizing on scant info all the time. Once he has new information, hearing him think about it is fine, but he's spending too much time theorizing right now. Oh, and you may want have some text at the beginning of the game clarifying approximately when it takes place; I wasn't sure until I saw the Commodore.
Finally, a few notes and opinions. You didn't include yellow shirt girl in the attractive girl poll, this disappoints me. Lisa looks better with her hair up and glasses on, though she's still cute otherwise. Finally, it would be awesome to see more of Lisa smoking cigarettes.
I do have a few critiques. You have quite a few renders that are identical except for a slight change in camera position; this just makes the game feel slower. I also don't think we need to hear MC theorizing on scant info all the time. Once he has new information, hearing him think about it is fine, but he's spending too much time theorizing right now. Oh, and you may want have some text at the beginning of the game clarifying approximately when it takes place; I wasn't sure until I saw the Commodore.
Finally, a few notes and opinions. You didn't include yellow shirt girl in the attractive girl poll, this disappoints me. Lisa looks better with her hair up and glasses on, though she's still cute otherwise. Finally, it would be awesome to see more of Lisa smoking cigarettes.
I´m wondering why Elizabeth Pavlovna some times speaks Spanish.... And If it´s deliberate that she uses it (sometimes) incorrectly
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Keep playing; it gets explained in the latter third of the game during a conversation with the MC.
Yes, I find it. And I don´t believe that her mistakes are intentional. Mastering the subtileties of the use of the world "puta" (whore) and his derivatives in Spanish are not small or easiy task for the developers. Just the effort is nice.
And, really, it don´t matter at all. It´s perfectly plausible that the subtileties of colloquial Spanish escapes to a Civil War child raised in the USSR. She stays on character
And, really, it don´t matter at all. It´s perfectly plausible that the subtileties of colloquial Spanish escapes to a Civil War child raised in the USSR. She stays on character
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I mean this if funny and i appreciate it, but like aren't there statistics and shit, that say that people just had better sex in the Soviet Union anyways?
There is a book by Kristen R. Ghodsee: 'Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence'. For example here in paper form:I mean this if funny and i appreciate it, but like aren't there statistics and shit, that say that people just had better sex in the Soviet Union anyways?
You must be registered to see the links
You can also find a pdf file online.
The author is a woman herself and writes from a woman's point of view, but it gives a general idea of the topic of conversation. With research, statistics and more.
There are about 150 pages in the book. If you don't want to read it all, you can check out chapters 6 and 7. There the conclusions are given as to why the title of the book is true.
As much as i enjoy her wearing as short as possible. I do fell like option 3 is the more suitable, elegant option. It fits the overall background of the story as well. The naval strip top and the dot style skirt is just really that time period.
Yes, I agree with you. That's why I offered this alternative.
But according to the results of the poll so far, the most patrons have chosen this option:
Ничего, если я по русски?
Туфли на такой платформе, как в 2 и 3 слишком блядские, если так и задумано, то норм. А реально босоножки - из 1 вполне милые, ну их, я думаю, можно перекрасить.
Туда же и венок из бессмертников. Нафига он вообще?! Или какие намеки на скорую смерть?
По одежде:
0 - нормальный, рабочий вид, все в тему.
3 - полосатый верх слишком сильно растянут на сиськах, а так может было бы и норм.
1, 2 - вполне празднично, но ВОЛОСЫ! Такие хвостики к более-менее нарядному платью ну вообще не в тему!
Туфли на такой платформе, как в 2 и 3 слишком блядские, если так и задумано, то норм. А реально босоножки - из 1 вполне милые, ну их, я думаю, можно перекрасить.
Туда же и венок из бессмертников. Нафига он вообще?! Или какие намеки на скорую смерть?
По одежде:
0 - нормальный, рабочий вид, все в тему.
3 - полосатый верх слишком сильно растянут на сиськах, а так может было бы и норм.
1, 2 - вполне празднично, но ВОЛОСЫ! Такие хвостики к более-менее нарядному платью ну вообще не в тему!
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This is an English-language forum. Can you run your post through Google Translate or something so it's in English here? While many of us like games by Russian developers or set in Russia, we don't speak the language.
OK, but this message is more for the developer, but it's not difficult to translate, and machine translation is so-so for me.
Shoes on such a platform, as in 2 and 3, are too vulgar, if so intended, then the norms. And indeed, the sandals - out of 1 are pretty cute, well, I think they can be repainted.
There is also a wreath of immortelles. Who the hell is he anyway?! Or what hints of imminent death?
By clothes:
0 - normal, working view, everything is in the topic.
The top in 3 stripes is stretched too much on the tits, and therefore, perhaps, it would be normal.
1, 2 - quite festive, but the HAIRSTYLE! Such ponytails for a more or less elegant dress are not at all in the subject!
Shoes on such a platform, as in 2 and 3, are too vulgar, if so intended, then the norms. And indeed, the sandals - out of 1 are pretty cute, well, I think they can be repainted.
There is also a wreath of immortelles. Who the hell is he anyway?! Or what hints of imminent death?
By clothes:
0 - normal, working view, everything is in the topic.
The top in 3 stripes is stretched too much on the tits, and therefore, perhaps, it would be normal.
1, 2 - quite festive, but the HAIRSTYLE! Such ponytails for a more or less elegant dress are not at all in the subject!
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If that's true, you might be better served with a direct message (DM) to them. If you go to the OP (original post for the thread), you'll see ErosArmor69's information, like anyone else's when they post. Hover over that and you'll see more information about them; you can click/tap the Start Conversation button and then communicate what you want directly.
Please don't misunderstand: I'm not saying you shouldn't post here. However, if you're wanting to convey information to them specifically and keep your text in Russian, a DM doesn't require English and it doesn't matter if things might end up getting off-topic.
I am happy with whatever in the end. Appreciate that you spent such effort to let everyone participate and choose.
Again, thanks for your hardwork.
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The point of having that in the code is to control volume levels in relation to one another without interrupting gameplay. Let's say the MC enters a club with really loud music but then makes his way to the back of the club, where it's considerably quieter. Using set_volume lets you drop the level to show the difference.
Yes, as you say, the player can control levels via Preferences, but you lose a considerable amount of immersion if the dev had to put something like this:
Note from the Dev:
The next room muffles the volume somewhat. Please lower your volume in the Preferences before proceeding.
It just doesn't work well. Movies do this also, of course, so why can't a game?
The point about the value always being the same is strange, however. I wonder if there was a bug that the developer hasn't fixed and so this was used to keep music from getting too loud in places. It's hard to say for sure.
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Okay, well, it's Sunday and I finally found some time to answer questions.
In Russian you can write messages to my patreon.
There you will also be able to participate in the polls. Your opinion will be taken according to your tier level.
Also, I think the music should play quietly in the background and not distract from the gameplay.
And this command:
is inserted at the beginning of each scene when a scene change occurs. Otherwise, I have weird volume jumps while testing my game or when I load saves.
Maybe it's my poor coding skills.
I'll deal with this issue later. Right now I'm busy working on the next update.
Actually, I wanted to ask a question: why do you poke around in other people's game code?! Ha-ha! It's a joke.
And besides, you're the first person to write me about sound. I think most people play these games without sound. So no one can sneak up behind them. Ha-ha! That's a joke, too.
Actually, thank you for taking an interest in my game.
But this is only the first part. RSSU was intended as a series of games united by a common theme. Now I'm studying programming in my spare time to add more variation to my games.
And the girl in yellow was not included in the poll because she doesn't play a major role in the story yet. But I'm sure soon the main character will have interesting interactions with her.
Thank you again for your interest in my game. The next update is coming soon. Stay tuned.
Yes, as written above, this is an English-language forum and it would be good form to follow the rules of communication.
In Russian you can write messages to my patreon.
There you will also be able to participate in the polls. Your opinion will be taken according to your tier level.
In my opinion, the standard volume level in RenPy is too high. When I run someone's game, the sound hits my ears. Maybe I have too sensitive hearing, though.
Also, I think the music should play quietly in the background and not distract from the gameplay.
And this command:
Code:
$ renpy.music.set_volume(0.25)Maybe it's my poor coding skills.
I'll deal with this issue later. Right now I'm busy working on the next update.
Actually, I wanted to ask a question: why do you poke around in other people's game code?! Ha-ha! It's a joke.
And besides, you're the first person to write me about sound. I think most people play these games without sound. So no one can sneak up behind them. Ha-ha! That's a joke, too.
Actually, thank you for taking an interest in my game.
Yes, it is mostly a kinetic visual novel, focused primarily on the story. With a few gameplay inserts.
But this is only the first part. RSSU was intended as a series of games united by a common theme. Now I'm studying programming in my spare time to add more variation to my games.
And the girl in yellow was not included in the poll because she doesn't play a major role in the story yet. But I'm sure soon the main character will have interesting interactions with her.
Thank you again for your interest in my game. The next update is coming soon. Stay tuned.