VN Ren'Py Seeking Closure [v0.7.1] [Captain Crystallo]

[Skylaroo]

Can't argue with that. There was always going to be some degree of "God, what are you even thinking about?" that can be chalked up to the characters being too emotional or immature, but I'm not happy with how I arrived at this point either. Sadly, the shortcomings of my storytelling only became obvious to me once everything was done and published and I took a few days off to look at everything with fresh eyes.

IMO, it really isn't big deal enough to be considered as "shortcomings". Sure it's true that the characters are doing things in unsafe manner, but it's really a normal level of suspension of disbelief in most fictional story that is needed to move the plot. If all the characters are rational, they'd just stay home to be safe and let the police handle the issue, then the plot dies. Sure there are stupid things being done by the characters, but stupid people exist anyway. It really isn't a big deal.

I've also been stuck in a "people hate reworks, just keep moving the story forward and making new content" mindset a bit too much. That's another issue I want to bring up in my next public dev post.

I don't think there's really an issue big enough in this game that would require rework. IMO, rework is only needed if it's a big mess. This game definitely doesn't have such issue.

You're doing a great job so far.

 

[Captain Crystallo]

IMO, it really isn't big deal enough to be considered as "shortcomings". Sure it's true that the characters are doing things in unsafe manner, but it's really a normal level of suspension of disbelief in most fictional story that is needed to move the plot. If all the characters are rational, they'd just stay home to be safe and let the police handle the issue, then the plot dies. Sure there are stupid things being done by the characters, but stupid people exist anyway. It really isn't a big deal.


I don't think there's really an issue big enough in this game that would require rework. IMO, rework is only needed if it's a big mess. This game definitely doesn't have such issue.

You're doing a great job so far.

I greatly appreciate the more positive outlook, thank you.

And yes, it's nothing out of the ordinary for characters to make ill-advised decisions and I don't plan to rewrite everything completely. Instead, I'm considering expanding some scenes or adding some smaller scenes that precede the more baffling moments to help the player better understand why a character did what they did, even if it isn't the "logical" thing to do.

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[Skylaroo]

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In regards to the above, I don't think they are that bad either.

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Anywho, all the very best!

 

[Captain Crystallo]

In regards to the above, I don't think they are that bad either.

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Anywho, all the very best!

Appreciate all the legwork you do to rationalize that situation and it's similar to my line of thinking when I was writing the chapter, I just didn't present the logic behind such an approach clearly enough.

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[Gatorbeef333]

Seeking Closure [v0.7] [Captain Crystallo]

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can you update this i think something wrong cant start game wont let me select language

 

[Lost gamer]

Hello!
Are you using the modded version by any chance?

I just tried running a clean install on my laptop and PC and didn't have any issues getting past the language selector, so I'm quite puzzled by why you're having this issue.

I tried both clean and with the mod. Got stuck at the language screen both ways.

 

[SalchichonRambo]

Uhh how do you even get the Anna scene in ch 7? If I'm also in the Elena path, I get the threesome instead. If I'm only on Anna's path, Elena gets kidnapped and Anna doesn't get a scene either.

 

[asahibito]

Seeking Closure Gallery Tweak MOD [0.7mab1] [asahibito]

NOTE: I know there is an existing gallery unlocker. This mod adds an unlock button to the gallery and does not overwrite game files.

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This mod adds a button to the game gallery that allows selective unlocking of scenes.

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[Captain Crystallo]

I tried both clean and with the mod. Got stuck at the language screen both ways.

That is very puzzling. Sorry that I don't have a solution at the moment. I'll brainstorm it some more and let you know if I figure anything out.

 

[Dark Prince 19]

Captain Crystallo Your work persists to impress inclusive of how you analyzed the shortcomings yourself which is kinda promising as a player to know that the Dev is self aware. But overall have to concur with what y'all discussed above don't think that the logic went too much out of the window there maybe a bit more context and tweaks here and there and it makes things plausible, then again though think you'll definitely know better as the creator. As usual though the new release didn't disappoint and it was interesting and fun throughout.

Thanks for reading Dev, best wishes for ahead

 

[Captain Crystallo]

Uhh how do you even get the Anna scene in ch 7? If I'm also in the Elena path, I get the threesome instead. If I'm only on Anna's path, Elena gets kidnapped and Anna doesn't get a scene either.

Hey!

Spoiler: Anna's scene in Chapter 7

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[Captain Crystallo]

Captain Crystallo Your work persists to impress inclusive of how you analyzed the shortcomings yourself which is kinda promising as a player to know that the Dev is self aware. But overall have to concur with what y'all discussed above don't think that the logic went too much out of the window there maybe a bit more context and tweaks here and there and it makes things plausible, then again though think you'll definitely know better as the creator. As usual though the new release didn't disappoint and it was interesting and fun throughout.

Thanks for reading Dev, best wishes for ahead

Appreciate the kind words, as always. I'm trying to keep an open mind about what I might have done wrong/better without going overboard with my desire to "fix everything", which can be a tough balancing act that I'm still getting the hang of.

 

[subaduba]

If anyone is stuck in language selection, you can bypass this by opening script.rpy and delete --> jump languange_chooser
under label splashscreen

 

[Anteron]

Just starting - the backseat is definitely NOT safer than the front. I remember when I was in high school (way back in the late 80s/early 90s) there were accidents where the ones in front were OK/minor injuries while the ones in back were seriously injured (or killed in one case.) I didn't know them. Even now, the rear seats don't normally have shoulder belts or airbags - or the "fasten seat belts buzzer" that cars have had since the 70s at least for the front...

 

[Pendrell]

Another strong episode with some intriguing plot reveals. Things are building nicely.

I am hugely invested in Katy and the MC so seeing Best Girl in peril was tough to watch!

Captain Crystallo, you're continuing to do really interesting work and you deserve a lot more support. Hope you are doing okay and continue to make this game stronger and stronger.

 

[Captain Crystallo]

Another strong episode with some intriguing plot reveals. Things are building nicely.

I am hugely invested in Katy and the MC so seeing Best Girl in peril was tough to watch!

Captain Crystallo, you're continuing to do really interesting work and you deserve a lot more support. Hope you are doing okay and continue to make this game stronger and stronger.

Thank you very much for the kind words! Glad to hear you're enjoying the game this much and I'll do my best to improve as I move forward.

 

[Lost gamer]

I tried both clean and with the mod. Got stuck at the language screen both ways.

If anyone is stuck in language selection, you can bypass this by opening script.rpy and delete --> jump languange_chooser
under label splashscreen

subaduba Thank you. Your solution worked.

 

[kingman01]

If anyone is stuck in language selection, you can bypass this by opening script.rpy and delete --> jump languange_chooser
under label splashscreen

Thanks man

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

can you update this i think something wrong cant start game wont let me select language

Nothing is wrong at least here, if you have those issues, do what is listed below.

If anyone is stuck in language selection, you can bypass this by opening script.rpy and delete --> jump languange_chooser
under label splashscreen

 

[asahibito]

I liked the option of the childhood friend. Hopefully we can get a proper route with her by dumping Julia without cheating.