VN Ren'Py Completed Secret Summer [v1.0 Epilogue] [SuperWriter]

[NakedSingularity]

In general, I like Super Writer, and normally my default stance is that the artist can tell their story however they want. Picture Perfect was one of my favorites, and overall I enjoyed this one, too, but I can't deny having some complaints. SW says they're not big on writing long and involved epilogues. Okay, I'm prepared to support that. Not every movie does the Fast Times thing. That's cool. Sometimes, when a story gets to the end, it's just over. With that in mind, I hope that if SW sees this, they will take it as constructive criticism.
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So, SW, as someone who would normally take your side on any artistic control or editing or design concerns with this kind of thing (I mean, just look at my signature, right?), I have to tell you, 4 out of 5 of these girls definitely do not feel like a short, simple, straight to the point ending. They feel like they stopped before they were over. I know you spent a lot of time with these characters and this game already, but isn't that all the more reason to want to finish the job properly? Personally, I can't imagine putting in this amount of time and work and then leaving things this way. I'm sorry, but this game does not feel finished, and frankly, seeing "Okay, people. This is the end of Secret Summer" made it feel like you knew people weren't gonna be happy, and you just didn't care. Like you were just sick of dealing with these characters and you were ready to throw them away. You don't have to do anything just for the players, but that phrasing as a "The End" felt like a slap in the face.

Another thing I noticed is there's several choices that set variables (this character or the game will remember that) that ultimately do nothing that I can tell. It's like he started with more updates in mind and just ran out of enthusiasm mid-update as he was writing/coding the last one.

 

[-CookieMonster666-]

Meh, they could have simply moved to my state and the sisters would have been covered (sibling incest is legal in Ohio, I know because I've been married to my sis for 12 years).

Know any good housing available there? Anywhere in the whole state is fine.

J/k. I personally have no RL interest in anyone I'm related to, but I did learn that it's OK in Ohio today, so thanks for the post. I hope you and your sister are happy.

 

[NakedSingularity]

Know any good housing available there? Anywhere in the whole state is fine.

J/k. I personally have no RL interest in anyone I'm related to, but I did learn that it's OK in Ohio today, so thanks for the post. I hope you and your sister are happy.

Yes, very. We've been "together" for almost 17 years, married for 12, 6 kids. If I had more free time I'd make an AVN based on a true story (kinda like Leap of Faith but less emphasis on the depressing shit, thankfully no one jumped off a bridge and killed themselves). Almost 20 years worth of material and counting. Maybe eventually...

 

[randomguy6516265165]

sooo shelter all over again?

 

[Kassan06969]

Woohoo! Got harem ending.

 

[Maverick1965]

Utterly brilliant from start to finish, but no big surprise since it's by SuperWriter.

 

[VonRaschke]

Is it really so hard to make a good or enjoyable ending?
I don't understand the logic in doing things like this, it just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth.
To the point of making me have no desire to support this dev, or play any of his other game, it's like he just says fuck it.
I'm done with this game who cares??? Wow, you really are a Super Writer

The dev most likely is starting games before figuring out a complete story. Can't get Patreon money for just brainstorming so I suppose this model of development rewards just starting games first and figuring out the endings later, especially when the model rewards dragging out updates at a monthly pace (and some devs even get rewarded for not even putting out a single update every month).

 

[Kassan06969]

Coral is the hottest. I'd fucking be her slave. I wish the later part with the lawyer girl wasn't male dom. Big turnoff.

 

[kondt]

is this game finished?

 

[J.R.]

is this game finished?

Yes, it's finished. There will be or already is a steam release after this version with maybe some fixes (I actually did not had any problems) But for me there should be already the finished tag for this game.

 

[Ive-11]

the render look like got improved from his/her other game

 

[hatefuldisplay]

Solid game for the most part. I just did the harem ending, which seemed to give endings for all of the ladies. Am I missing anything that way? Also, I have to say I really loved the Irene ending.

 

[Ara-sH]

What a waste there is no threesome with mother and sisters..

 

[Woodstock_1983]

What does Multi mods means? I keep seeing it every now and then.

 

[Glorious Cat]

What does Multi mods means? I keep seeing it every now and then.

More than one function, usually it's walkthrough + gallery.

 

[Guyin Cognito]

What does Multi mods means? I keep seeing it every now and then.

It just means it's a mod that has more than one function. For instance, people make a walkthrough mod, or a mod that adds new music, or a mod that adds or unlocks a gallery, or an incest mod. A "Multi-Mod" will do more than one of those kinds of things all at once. Usually, it includes a walkthrough, a gallery, and incest when applicable, but it varies.

 

[Woodstock_1983]

It just means it's a mod that has more than one function. For instance, people make a walkthrough mod, or a mod that adds new music, or a mod that adds or unlocks a gallery, or an incest mod. A "Multi-Mod" will do more than one of those kinds of things all at once. Usually, it includes a walkthrough, a gallery, and incest when applicable, but it varies.

okay, thanks. whats a Fan Sig?

 

[steelsmiter]

is it possible to get a more recent changelog?

 

[Deleted member 5075328]

Hey again, guys. I announced it on my Patreon just now, but I wanted to give the news here.

I'm adding an epilogue to Secret Summer that'll hopefully give more closure, and the ending won't feel as abrupt.

For example, showing Irene having the baby. And detailing how life is. And depending on the choices you made like cream pieing Norah, she'll end up pregnant.

I DO want to come back to this story at some point for a DLC or sequel, but I want to work on other stories right now. (Also want to return to Picture Perfect)

But I hope This will give everyone who was not happy with the ending some closure, like I said. I appreciate all of the feedback.

I hope this shows you guys that I am trying my best and I am learning as I go because I have been only doing this not even 3 years yet. (It'll be 3 years in August) And I know I will fuck up again at some point but I will try my best to fix the mistakes and give you good stories.

I will release the epilogue for free so everyone can play and I will come back here for the feedback and you guys can just let me know how you feel. Thanks for reading

 

[Deleted member 5075328]

is it possible to get a more recent changelog?

40k words, 500-600 renders for CORAL, ZOE IRENE endings