VN Ren'Py Shattered Dreams: Redemption [v0.5] [Nebula Dreams]

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anker11

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What word would they use? :unsure:.

Just "bathroom"? It's such a large country that I doubt they use the same word everywhere.
In my experience, "bathroom" and "restroom" are the most frequently used and all-encompassing ones yea. In a male setting, going to "take a piss", or other variations, also isn't uncommon (obviously not to be confused with the british 'take *the* piss'). Girls will say "go pee". But as a replacement for WC, yea it's entirely "bathroom" or "restroom". No one ever says WC except as an ironic pretense
 

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As Milton said, the story takes place in the USA. As for the language, I’m not a native speaker of English, so I sometimes struggle with certain American slang. And, as Milton also mentioned, I tend to rely on those who proofread my translation from my native language into English. But regarding the “W.C.” thing, I honestly didn’t know that Americans really don’t use that term.
Yep! Just FFR, that's mostly a European thing (including the United Kingdom), with some use (but very little) outside of there. Like I mentioned, Canadians don't use the term, either. It's almost entirely restricted to Europe.
 

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Yep! Just FFR, that's mostly a European thing (including the United Kingdom), with some use (but very little) outside of there. Like I mentioned, Canadians don't use the term, either. It's almost entirely restricted to Europe.
I’m European, so I think that’s why I had the idea that Americans used “W.C.” But now I realize that “bathroom” is used a lot in US shows and movies. It’s probably because in Europe the toilet is often separate from the bathroom, whereas in the US — if I’m not mistaken — the toilet is very often inside the bathroom. (What I call a bathroom as a European is at least a shower, a washing machine, and a sink.)
 
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I’m European, so I think that’s why I had the idea that Americans used “W.C.” But now I realize that “bathroom” is used a lot in US shows and movies. It’s probably because in Europe the toilet is often separate from the bathroom, whereas in the US — if I’m not mistaken — the toilet is very often inside the bathroom. (What I call a bathroom as a European is at least a shower, a washing machine, and a sink.)
Yep! I appreciate the detailed explanation. I myself lived in Europe for a number of years in the (now) distant past. So I am familiar with why it's not a bathroom but instead a W.C. (stands for "water closet", or a room with water for that type of need). We actually have the same types of facilities in the United States and Canada, such as at indoor shopping malls, airports, public parks, and even rest stops (small government-run pausing points during a lengthy driving trip of several hours). I've never seen any of those with baths, and they also typically don't have showers, either, although sometimes they do. We refer to those normally as restrooms — places to do that business during a break. Although, I will say that with common laziness in parlance, many Americans might say "bathroom" with the same meaning.
 

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Yep! I appreciate the detailed explanation. I myself lived in Europe for a number of years in the (now) distant past. So I am familiar with why it's not a bathroom but instead a W.C. (stands for "water closet", or a room with water for that type of need). We actually have the same types of facilities in the United States and Canada, such as at indoor shopping malls, airports, public parks, and even rest stops (small government-run pausing points during a lengthy driving trip of several hours). I've never seen any of those with baths, and they also typically don't have showers, either, although sometimes they do. We refer to those normally as restrooms — places to do that business during a break. Although, I will say that with common laziness in parlance, many Americans might say "bathroom" with the same meaning.
Meaning as use, I guess haha. But yea it is pretty bizarre; and even more comical considering that in real estate, a "half bath" refers to a "bathroom" with just a sink and toilet and no shower or bathtub.
 

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Something I just thought of. Should I pick one girl and keep loyal to her, or can my MC have multiple LI's at the same time? I know for now I can see them, but will I later on have to chose one? I don't see a harem tag. But I've seen others that don't, but still have. Thanks!
 

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Something I just thought of. Should I pick one girl and keep loyal to her, or can my MC have multiple LI's at the same time? I know for now I can see them, but will I later on have to chose one? I don't see a harem tag. But I've seen others that don't, but still have. Thanks!
last update there was a fall out for sleeping around if you pick a wrong choice. So yeah no harem
 
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Something I just thought of. Should I pick one girl and keep loyal to her, or can my MC have multiple LI's at the same time? I know for now I can see them, but will I later on have to chose one? I don't see a harem tag. But I've seen others that don't, but still have. Thanks!
There is a tracker as you go along, remembering every time you say no to a girl (for a date, for hanging out, whatever). If you get too many of those (I know for at least one girl only 2 are allowed), you'll get a text message or similar saying your relationship ends. So no, there will be no harem. I don't think ultimately you can have more than a single LI on any route. Like Dessolos says, you're only going to upset / disappoint at least one if not multiple LIs if you try to juggle more than one woman at a time.
 
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The new trailer for Shattered Dreams: Redemption [..]
Looking at the new trailer:

1) Was the car "accident" arranged by the mafia? :unsure:.
As I recall, the MC's injury and the end of his career occurred while he was just playing a game.

2) No matter which romance option you choose, you can't go wrong! :BootyTime:.
 
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Looking at the new trailer:

1) Was the car "accident" arranged by the mafia? :unsure:.
As I recall, the MC's injury and the end of his career occurred while he was just playing a game.

2) No matter which romance option you choose, you can't go wrong! :BootyTime:.
I honestly can't wait for the next update and probably the one after that one as well. I didn't look at the new trailer but I assumed he was killed by the mafia otherwise I don't really see a point other than to make the MC depressed. But the question is why cause the MC just paid his debt off. So wondering if he knew something cause how he always used to hang around the bar and they just wanted to get rid of loose ends. If so the MC might be in danger too.
 

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I honestly can't wait for the next update and probably the one after that one as well. I didn't look at the new trailer but I assumed he was killed by the mafia otherwise I don't really see a point other than to make the MC depressed. But the question is why cause the MC just paid his debt off. So wondering if he knew something cause how he always used to hang around the bar and they just wanted to get rid of loose ends. If so the MC might be in danger too.
LOOOL :ROFLMAO:!
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I honestly can't wait for the next update and probably the one after that one as well. I didn't look at the new trailer but I assumed he was killed by the mafia otherwise I don't really see a point other than to make the MC depressed. But the question is why cause the MC just paid his debt off. So wondering if he knew something cause how he always used to hang around the bar and they just wanted to get rid of loose ends. If so the MC might be in danger too.
Don't forget Andrev and his faction, though. I wouldn't think this would be something carried out by Luca's mafia, because he specifically said he felt the MC had been loyal. But if Andrev learned the MC worked for Luca for a brief time, I could see him finding out who the MC's father was and then putting a hit on him. Ofc, this could've been an overzealous underling of Luca or whatever as well, doing the hit and run since "the boss really wanted it" or something. It's hard to say. Hell, we technically don't even know whether his dad is dead. In stories, no body = no proof of death = potential recovery later.
 
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I honestly can't wait for the next update and probably the one after that one as well. I didn't look at the new trailer but I assumed he was killed by the mafia otherwise I don't really see a point other than to make the MC depressed. But the question is why cause the MC just paid his debt off. So wondering if he knew something cause how he always used to hang around the bar and they just wanted to get rid of loose ends. If so the MC might be in danger too.
Huh, i assumed it was the boss from his job, he clearly sees the MC as a hinderance with the asian girl and the plans he has for her. Mafia didn't seem likely for me, at least not the group which he knows...
 

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Huh, i assumed it was the boss from his job, he clearly sees the MC as a hinderance with the asian girl and the plans he has for her. Mafia didn't seem likely for me, at least not the group which he knows...
That would be a little surprising to me, TBH, given that he was moved to a different artist. Not sure how killing the MC's father would benefit him at this point.
 
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That would be a little surprising to me, TBH, given that he was moved to a different artist. Not sure how killing the MC's father would benefit him at this point.
Not sure, but he is clearly still royally pissed at the MC of how he is influencing the asian girl. Maybe he thinks that will remove the MC from the picture idk.
But the mafia has really no reason imo, at least not Luca. The other group maybe, but still seems a bit of a stretch, the car didn't seem to be fitting for a hit from the mafia and i kinda assumed if it was the other mafia group they would send a more personal & clear msg.
 
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Huh, i assumed it was the boss from his job, he clearly sees the MC as a hinderance with the asian girl and the plans he has for her. Mafia didn't seem likely for me, at least not the group which he knows...
hmmm I didn't think about him at all it makes more sense to me actually since the father's debt was paid off I saw no reason why the mobster would do it unless there is something we don't know about

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o my bad thought you were caught up tho the old man supposedly did stop gambling and his debt was paid off as he got hit by the car..
 

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LOOOL :ROFLMAO:!
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o my bad thought you were caught up tho the old man supposedly did stop gambling and his debt was paid off as he got hit by the car..
The saddest part for me so far. They finally talked it out and got some closure - old man unloading years of guilt over MC’s injury and MC finally getting some reasoning behind the whole gambling mess. For a second, I actually believed for a moment - everything will be fine… then ND comes in with a "lol nope" and nukes it all :LOL:
 
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