VN Ren'Py SpaceCorps XXX [S2 v2.7.7] [RanliLabz]

[Swiftnissity]

Whoop, Whoop! Just got me a fancy new forum tag... I'm a real dev now!

Congratulations! Your getting closer to the $500 Patreon goal too nearly 1/2 now.


I had a thought;
I actually REALLY like the "Know Your Aliens!" fantasy sequence, but it's mainly due to the extra information it gives. World building is something I really enjoy haha. Perhaps could we get them posted for each race with some extra info? If they aren't ingame, then perhaps they could be posted on Patreon as an extra. You could possibly build on them further and further, making something of a guidebook of the alien races. Something like:
Page 1 = A basic introduction of the race
Page 2 = Sexual habits
Page 3 = Details on the males of the species
Page 4 = Details on the females of the species
etc

You could even take it further with details on the different planets or towns that are being referenced.

 

[Nexmanus]

I noticed on the patreon that you fixed it after i was downloading that version.
Really nice to see such a quick response to a bug.

I was really having fun up until i hit that bug so much so that after got the new version i played until i found the " to be continued" and i got curious and wanted to see the patreon content.

Now having seen the content i needed a moment to think about what to say about it as i don't want to spoil it and you placed it behind a password for a reason.

But (yes, the dreaded but) after playing the "normal" game i was impressed not only by the models and the way the game flow worked but also by the way content was sorted and "gated" using color to distinguish choices and giving the player the choice to see and do what they want but also what not to see and do is not only smart but also well done. I really wish more games would do that too.

However after unlocking the patreon content i was less impressed, the quality of the game was still the same but the subject matter was somewhat the same across the new scenes, now they made sense in the context of the game and i get that, so that was not really my problem with it but it is a fetish that i am not a big fan of.
So seeing it as every single "added" scene was for me a mayor turn off and not a turn on.

But what bothered me the most is that there was never any choice option about this kind of "kink", "fetish" or how ever you want to call it.

So again i am really liking the game overall and if the patreon scenes are what the majority of your patrons want that is fine.
But it's not my cup of tea and the evolution of this "fetish" has made me drop games and never look back to them.
Again this is me and my personal hang ups, i am a big fan of live and let live and other such things but i don't play games i don't enjoy and the patreon content for me was a big disappointment to another wise great game.

So in closing, keep up the good work, think about how your going to move forward and keep fine tuning that choice system as it is a great idea.

 

[RanliLabz]

I noticed on the patreon that you fixed it after i was downloading that version.
Really nice to see such a quick response to a bug.

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Thanks for the thought you put into this review, Nexmanus! The additional Patreon content has had good feedback so far, but I'm always open to making improvements
CURRENTLY: the Ensign-Tier+ Fantasies can be turned on and off in Settings. Incest, bicurious/bisexual and cumswap fantasies only appear if you've deliberately chosen those kinks during gameplay [and you are notified at the time].
THOUGHTS: I'm certainly open to the idea of adding some of the kink choices earlier in game [perhaps one for humiliation and one for BDSM?], to make sure that everyone is comfortable with all content they see.
If you want to discuss this more, Nex, check your inbox for new conversations. Anyone else is also welcome to join!

 

[RanliLabz]

Congratulations! Your getting closer to the $500 Patreon goal too nearly 1/2 now.


I had a thought;
I actually REALLY like the "Know Your Aliens!" fantasy sequence, but it's mainly due to the extra information it gives. World building is something I really enjoy haha. Perhaps could we get them posted for each race with some extra info? If they aren't ingame, then perhaps they could be posted on Patreon as an extra. You could possibly build on them further and further, making something of a guidebook of the alien races. Something like:
Page 1 = A basic introduction of the race
Page 2 = Sexual habits
Page 3 = Details on the males of the species
Page 4 = Details on the females of the species
etc

You could even take it further with details on the different planets or towns that are being referenced.

Thanks Captain! I can't believe how popular the game's been so far... I'm really chuffed
I'm a big world-building fan, too [love my Ursula K Le Guin!]. Most of this will be through the storyline, but I have a few other "Know Your Aliens!" inserts planned, and might collate them into an in-game encyclopaedia when there are enough.
When I get to the stat-building part of the game, you'll gain Knowledge points in Xenobiology classes [basically alien sex-ed, but with options to investigate the various Species further].
I really like your outline of a full alien guidebook, though... And it makes me think that some sort of Patron-editable wiki might be the answer! Obviously I'm not there yet, but I love the idea of the StarCorps universe expanding and deepening...
Thoughts?

 

[Swiftnissity]

Thanks Captain! I can't believe how popular the game's been so far... I'm really chuffed
I'm a big world-building fan, too [love my Ursula K Le Guin!]. Most of this will be through the storyline, but I have a few other "Know Your Aliens!" inserts planned, and might collate them into an in-game encyclopaedia when there are enough.
When I get to the stat-building part of the game, you'll gain Knowledge points in Xenobiology classes [basically alien sex-ed, but with options to investigate the various Species further].
I really like your outline of a full alien guidebook, though... And it makes me think that some sort of Patron-editable wiki might be the answer! Obviously I'm not there yet, but I love the idea of the StarCorps universe expanding and deepening...
Thoughts?

I like the way you think

A wiki could work, possibly something similar to what Lesson Of Passion do. The amount of people who can edit content are limited but they add extra information on the characters and build on it (although it feels like they forget about it often). Trivia on the characters/races, extra info on the planets, etc.

Another thought I had was to have an inbuilt 'database' on the main menu where you could unlock new pieces of information. Possibly a much smaller scale version of the Codex entries from Mass Effect that build up as you learn new information. Eventually unlocking some bonuses (Extra lore, a bonus image that was 'recovered from the archives', etc).

The thought of expanding the universe is intriguing. Possibly a future Patreon goal could involve text based short stories set within the universe (I assume they wouldn't impact development time too much). Depending on how they go, the more popular ones could get some patreon exclusive bonus images or something.

The ideas are endless haha! I'd say keep focusing on the main game though, build up the content and your world will build with it. Can't wait to see what happens.

Also, I noticed you hit 250/500! Halfway to that next goal!

 

[RanliLabz]

I like the way you think
...
Also, I noticed you hit 250/500! Halfway to that next goal!

Love the ideas! Keep 'em coming!

I've got some plans for a main menu database [again, it's someway off... I wish I could clone myself and work on several parts at once!]. One element is an Investigation route - where the MC collects evidence (e.g. on a suspicious character, a mystery in your past, a blackmail op...). Your unlocked bonuses idea would be a good addition to that , as MC starts to uncover the truth behind SpaceCorps.

I like the short stories idea... but I don't think I'll ever have the time! That said, if I do set up a wiki, I could have a player contribution section for stories and art... (I'd love to see where other people might take the characters!)

 

[Mister_M]

I like the short stories idea

They could be implemented as sidequests: MC is sent to some other planet where he'll go through some sexy or disturbing adventure/s (one could be inspired by "Forbidden Planet", one of the flicks that comes to mind when playing your game). There could be few paths to be taken in such sidequest but after its end player won't be able to return to given planet, outpost or space-station. If you're planning to add some stats to MC then his decicions and/or events could influence stats or even dialogue options.

In-game encyclopedia with entries about various aliens (and planets) is a great idea imo. And personally I'd also like to see some non-humanoid, more surreal looking races.

 

[RanliLabz]

They could be implemented as sidequests: MC is sent to some other planet where he'll go through some sexy or disturbing adventure/s (one could be inspired by "Forbidden Planet", one of the flicks that comes to mind when playing your game). There could be few paths to be taken in such sidequest but after its end player won't be able to return to given planet, outpost or space-station. If you're planning to add some stats to MC then his decicions and/or events could influence stats or even dialogue options.

In-game encyclopedia with entries about various aliens (and planets) is a great idea imo. And personally I'd also like to see some non-humanoid, more surreal looking races.

Loving it! (Seriously... this thread has the best quality feedback I've seen on f95)
I reckon a good way to implement side-quests might be to give MC a datapad (like the mobile phone buttons you see in some of the dating-sims, but sci-fi!). When he's achieved the prerequisites, side-quests could pop up (all optional: some even kinkier than the main-game, some more about world-building). It would also be a good place to monitor stats, communicate with characters in your virtual stable, and surf the 'interstellar encyclopaedia'.

It could probably be introduced once MC's been through his full induction... It'd be a bit empty at first, but I could just fill it up as I go... So much work to do!

 

[Mister_M]

So much work to do!

With all that you mentioned you could create the game that would be similar in terms of storytelling to "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" or "Babylon 5" with shorter and longer storyarcs intertwined more or less loosely with each other, which in turn would mean that there could be almost endless possibilities for continuing the game and making it a really big adventure in the vein of the best space operas And I also hope that you will continue with easter eggs to sci-fi films, shows and games (even more obscure ones).

 

[RanliLabz]

With all that you mentioned you could create the game that would be similar in terms of storytelling to "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" or "Babylon 5" with shorter and longer storyarcs intertwined more or less loosely with each other, which in turn would mean that there could be almost endless possibilities for continuing the game and making it a really big adventure in the vein of the best space operas .

I would LOVE that! The first pornographic Space Opera (Barbarella doesn't count... not even the Pamela Anderson version … awful film). If I do well enough on Patreon, I'd probably look at getting other devs to add sidequests. (But not main storyline... that's mine!)

And I also hope that you will continue with easter eggs to sci-fi films, shows and games (even more obscure ones)

. Until everyone's sick and tired of them 'There are too many of them... what are we going to do?'

 

[Nexmanus]

You could use the stable with the pad and interface it with some kind of holodeck like item so you can revisit or even make up encounters. But always be careful as the real version may not like what you do with the holographic version.

This would also allow the MC to try kinks so he can open his mind and options while still holding on to his restrictions in "real" life. And maybe in the future allow him to get over some inhibitions later in the game.

2Cents.

 

[RanliLabz]

You could use the stable with the pad and interface it with some kind of holodeck like item so you can revisit or even make up encounters. But always be careful as the real version may not like what you do with the holographic version.

This would also allow the MC to try kinks so he can open his mind and options while still holding on to his restrictions in "real" life. And maybe in the future allow him to get over some inhibitions later in the game.

2Cents.

I like! A sort of kinky 'safe-space' (or pervert trainer, lol) that doesn't alter your overall kink/trait set, and allows you to interact with previously rejected characters... Although perhaps I should have a holodeck on the ship, where you can go to pick up perversion points?

 

[Nexmanus]

I like! A sort of kinky 'safe-space' (or pervert trainer, lol) that doesn't alter your overall kink/trait set, and allows you to interact with previously rejected characters... Although perhaps I should have a holodeck on the ship, where you can go to pick up perversion points?

You could go full scify and get something like a holo deck or start with something simple as a vr set and then upgrade later on.
You could even get the AI in on it, as she could try all the different crew as partners or use them as skins and try out all the kinks in the book. With or without you. And you could add the reactions to what you are doing to the mix maybe the partner you have been using in VR / holo gets pissed off or maybe turned on and would like a session with her dubble or even a threeway with herself and you in the middle.

 

[RanliLabz]

You could even get the AI in on it, as she could try all the different crew as partners or use them as skins

You have predictive powers, Nex! I'm rendering something similar as we speak

And you could add the reactions to what you are doing to the mix maybe the partner you have been using in VR / holo gets pissed off or maybe turned on and would like a session with her dubble or even a threeway with herself and you in the middle.

Awesome! Just to throw it out to everyone on the thread - which of the characters would you most like to have a 3some or sex with their doppelgänger/holodouble/clone?

 

[Nexmanus]

You have predictive powers, Nex! I'm rendering something similar as we speak


Awesome! Just to throw it out to everyone on the thread - which of the characters would you most like to have a 3some or sex with their doppelgänger/holodouble/clone?

That is a hard one (no pun intended ) i feel like most would want the one that got away but for me right now after getting to the " to be continued" and having to choice from the pool right now, i would say number 1 for me is the nurse (hello nurse) after that all bets are off.

Also something that just hit me if the partner is virtual you could also change the behaviour like take a dom character and make them sub in VR/holo or chose a body but with the personality of another character.

And think of the fun it would be to ride someone's ass in VR literally, after they did it to you metaphorically.
(if that is of course your idea of fun to start with. )

 

[RanliLabz]

i would say number 1 for me is the nurse (hello nurse) after that all bets are off.

Nice, Nurse Fiora hasn't got too much attention in the comments so far
Anyone else?

 

[Mister_M]

For MC the logical choice would be Anna as he already was using her holopicture to ease his loneliness. As for me - from the already introduced characters - I'd choose Kex (or Fatima).

And btw you could do a TNG like storyarc where holodeck malfunctions and is running amok and safety is off so when you start some action is goes (much) further than anticipated or in the completely wrong direction (or better, it could be random). Also, if there are going to be some enemies/villains in the game interacting with them in a sexual/romantic way for a longer periods of time (or very often) in a holodeck could diminish MC's aversion towards them (for some period of time perhaps?). That could be used for the plot somehow, like he'll lose option to respond with extreme measures against certain villanous character for some time or when he'll try to do so he'll have a short recollection of some holo-action so he'll waver or he'll be more susceptible to suggestion from them.

And another, similar idea would be place/planet in a similar fashion as Star Trek's episode "Shore Leave", but more in a vein of "Forbidden Planet".

 

[Nexmanus]

For MC the logical choice would be Anna as he already was using her holopicture to ease his loneliness. As for me - from the already introduced characters - I'd choose Kex (or Fatima).

And btw you could do a TNG like storyarc where holodeck malfunctions and is running amok and safety is off so when you start some action is goes (much) further than anticipated or in the completely wrong direction (or better, it could be random). Also, if there are going to be some enemies/villains in the game interacting with them in a sexual/romantic way for a longer periods of time (or very often) in a holodeck could diminish MC's aversion towards them (for some period of time perhaps?). That could be used for the plot somehow, like he'll lose option to respond with extreme measures against certain villanous character for some time or when he'll try to do so he'll have a short recollection of some holo-action so he'll waver or he'll be more susceptible to suggestion from them.

And another, similar idea would be place/planet in a similar fashion as Star Trek's episode "Shore Leave", but more in a vein of "Forbidden Planet".

True about anna but that is why i said the nurse after that all the others (beside anna) are equal for me. Anna would be a practise character on how to get to her in real life but thinking about it, would ( if you swing that way) it not be funny to bully the bully ?

 

[Mister_M]

would ( if you swing that way) it not be funny to bully the bully

Yes, or if the MC (player really) would have more masochistic inclination he could allow himself to be bullied by the bully in a holodeck but not outside of it as a way to live out his fantasies (as a player does when playing a game [a game within a game!]) but without influencing the main storyline. So, it would be interesting if both option would be avaiable, however they should be patreon only options imo.

And yes, I agree with you about Anna that's why I personally would also add different character to the holoroster.

 

[Aaryn]

Ok, as a dev who is focusing strictly on gay content, this one sparked my interest. I'm always down for some bi-curious stuff and I agree that many devs don't spend much time on the male models. In contrast to many of these games,the writing for this isn't bad at all. I wasn't bored and I didn't really skip anything like I end up doing in most games with shit dialogue. The humor is isn't bad and most of it is entertaining. I agree with others, I don't like the Patreon-only content unlock in a v0.01. I reallize the dev is trying to make money but let people do that on their own until you have something more to offer. To me, it comes across of money-hungry and doesn't really motivate me to go support--it motivates me to try and find the code for free. Probably by like v04 or so, you may be able to Patreon only content in the game, IMO but I'm not expert.

I don't support a lot of other devs right now because I honestly don't have time to play many of these games due to being busy with my own. However, I won't lie... I damn near subscribed UNTIL: why the hell did you have to shave everyone?!! Every male model in these games is always shaved. I legit was STOKED that this game had unshaved characters and then the ending of the demo shaves not only pubes but heads and everything. Now the models look like most of the other ones and I feel like I'm back to square one again with similar looking models.

You broke my heart when you shaved them and it would really take a lot for me to get back interested in this now. Up until that moment, you had me for a v01.