VN Ren'Py Straight!? [Revamp v0.11.1] [Aaryn]

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shadowxxboyx

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There is technically sex in the game now. That's all I'll say to avoid spoilers. I've played Wife and Mother as well. While I suck at bolstering my own abilities, I think I've done a much better job at teasing than LnP has in his game. I think my scenes are emotionally and sexually charged where as his are just usually two people almost touching each other on accident or some shit. Mine is like raw sexual tension--but that's what I like for the story so maybe I'm biased. I'd argue that despite there not being a lot of actual fucking, the game has plenty of moments to bust to:p Now, that's only my opnion. However, as the dev, I'm probably harder on my own game than most people are. I'm welcome to others chiming in on their thoughts, though, too. One warning: this game is an investment and longer than Wife and Mother is. I just recently had to start from the beginning and play my own game again to get the timeline right for v0.11 and v0.12 and it was a lot longer than I thought. I have no idea how people are getting through it in one night.

However, if you've been holding off for a long time and just lurking on the forums, I'm interested to hear your feedback if you do decide to play.



I like the immersion, too. Which is why I've spent so much time working on it in the story itself. The idea for the chapter select was so people could easily jump to repeated areas and make different decisions if they wanted too. In the early parts of the game, there's random events--something I was trying out--that I've sorta pulled back away from. Lot of people played these chapters over again just so see if there was other hidden content. But the other advantage to the chapter select for updates is it jumps to the game area just before the previous cliffhanger. I sorta viewed this as the "previously on..." scene that takes place before a lot of TV shows. Attempting to pull you back in and remind you of what happened before.
That makes a lot of sense any way keep up the fantastic work ill be keeping an eye none this game been playing it since it first showed up on this website can't wait to see what amazing ideas you come with next
 

topgamer

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just finished V0.11.1, overall I'm pretty enjoying this update. but the "talking" part feels a little bit too long and lacking interactions for me.

It may be better to add some chioces between "Zack running out" and "talking with Mikhail in his dorm" or make this part shorter then straight go to "talking with Mikhail".

Well it's late and the boys are about to getting drunk, this could be a interesting night...
 

risada_maniaca

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Just wanted to congratulate you for the fact that you have spent more than 1 year in this game! So far it's a ridiculously good game that has a really good story and a impressive take on life and it's issues.
Of course you are a mean tease as a writer, but it also have a certain charm.
Also, congratz on the fact that you spend time actually reading the comments. This game is basically the only one that motivates me to write something to the producer (and makes me feel sad for my incapacity to actually give monetary support) hahaha
 
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Replaying because...well god damn that sex scene lol....

Minor quibble though. If you're going to give the mom fucker character some lines you could also give him a name since now he's a character and not just a npc. Before was ok because he was a minor part with no lines and was nothing more than an in-joke to another game. It's just weird now to have Zach always refer to him as "Mom Fucker"
 

Aaryn

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That makes a lot of sense any way keep up the fantastic work ill be keeping an eye none this game been playing it since it first showed up on this website can't wait to see what amazing ideas you come with next
Thanks a ton! Chime in more often. I like the feedback: good or bad. And thanks for the early support, too. Things were rough back then :p

just finished V0.11.1, overall I'm pretty enjoying this update. but the "talking" part feels a little bit too long and lacking interactions for me.

It may be better to add some chioces between "Zack running out" and "talking with Mikhail in his dorm" or make this part shorter then straight go to "talking with Mikhail".

Well it's late and the boys are about to getting drunk, this could be a interesting night...
So about all the talking: Yeah, there was a lot of dialogue. But: my defense was that so many things have been hinted that it was necessary. There's still questions and more dialogue to be had during the next update but at least it should have a different flavor and have different characters.

That being said: so originally there was going to be a choice when Zack was on the bench between telling Mikhail and not telling him. Once I started the writing, I didn't like the other direction that it was going so I just scrapped it. Zack was going to just go back to the dorm room and not find Braden. It just didn't feel right and seemed pointless in the grand scheme. Thus, we got the linear version that made the final cut.

Just wanted to congratulate you for the fact that you have spent more than 1 year in this game! So far it's a ridiculously good game that has a really good story and a impressive take on life and it's issues.
Of course you are a mean tease as a writer, but it also have a certain charm.
Also, congratz on the fact that you spend time actually reading the comments. This game is basically the only one that motivates me to write something to the producer (and makes me feel sad for my incapacity to actually give monetary support) hahaha
Heh, well thank you for the congratulations. I can't believe it's been a year already. School must've sped things up a bit for me but yeah, it's been a whole year and we're still kickin. I have a lot planned for this year...some of which is probably too big in scope but we'll see.

And I appreciate the support regardless of whether it's monetary or not. Originally, there were no dude games on here. Just the fact that people were open to having the game on the forums felt supportive. Doesn't have to all be money. Hell, even word of mouth helps me out :)

And hell yes, I read all the comments here, on the Patreon, and even on the YoutTube pages where the game was posted. Here, Tumblr, and the Patreon though are the primaries and I usually respond back to every comment. It's important to be active I think with the people that got your back.

Replaying because...well god damn that sex scene lol....

Minor quibble though. If you're going to give the mom fucker character some lines you could also give him a name since now he's a character and not just a npc. Before was ok because he was a minor part with no lines and was nothing more than an in-joke to another game. It's just weird now to have Zach always refer to him as "Mom Fucker"
Hehe, finally got your sex :p

Heh, so Mom-fucker: Yeah, I have a few followers that are curious about his name. I am, too, honestly so I haven't named him yet. I have some ideas. I feel like it will depend on how involved he gets. I haven't decided yet. However, since the story is written from Zack's perspective, the character dialogue titles are based on his understanding of their names. Neither Mikhail or Mom-fucker have actually said a name yet so I'm just rocking with it for now. Plus, I don't think Zack ever actually calls him Mom-Fucker to his face. He'd probably beat Zack's ass. It's definitely in the back of my mind, though. I legit am playing this thing by ear :p
 
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Hehe. yes. More to "cum" I'm sure

Just some suggestions on names for the character if you eventually do

Bobby
Dylan
Tyler

I also see him as a Zach but that name is already taken by the MC. Don't know why but when I see him, those names just come to me (plus I usually name him Bobby when I play BB, which is not often by how grind heavy that game is)
 
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Hehe. yes. More to "cum" I'm sure

Just some suggestions on names for the character if you eventually do

Bobby
Dylan
Tyler

I also see him as a Zach but that name is already taken by the MC. Don't know why but when I see him, those names just come to me (plus I usually name him Bobby when I play BB, which is not often by how grind heavy that game is)
I think I always just kept the basic name. And yeah, grind heavy af...I thought Man of the House was like that too. Played it early on then it was just painful and the story sucked. Now, I just extract the CGs and ignore the game itself.

Thanks for the suggestions. We'll see. While my open mind is annoying to some, its left the story open to twists and turns so I'm not committed to anything. I'm sure we havent seen the the last of him.
 
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I think I always just kept the basic name. And yeah, grind heavy af...I thought Man of the House was like that too. Played it early on then it was just painful and the story sucked. Now, I just extract the CGs and ignore the game itself.

Thanks for the suggestions. We'll see. While my open mind is annoying to some, its left the story open to twists and turns so I'm not committed to anything. I'm sure we haven't seen the the last of him.
Yeah if I had the technical skill, I'd make gay game with him as the MC or make a gay mod for BB but unfortunately I'm completely inept when it comes to that stuff
 
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Yeah if I had the technical skill, I'd make gay game with him as the MC or make a gay mod for BB but unfortunately I'm completely inept when it comes to that stuff
I'm learning as I go. I didn't know the first thing about any of this stuff a year ago. Purely trial and error over here and a lot of cursing
 

shadowxxboyx

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I'm learning as I go. I didn't know the first thing about any of this stuff a year ago. Purely trial and error over here and a lot of cursing
Yeah but that is how everyone learns at least you haven't just abandoned the game like most games on here so I am sure i can speak for most people that we really appreciate your dedication to this game if i over stepped on anything please let me know.
 
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Yeah but that is how everyone learns at least you haven't just abandoned the game like most games on here so I am sure i can speak for most people that we really appreciate your dedication to this game if i over stepped on anything please let me know.
Nah, i'm sticking with it. I'll take breaks every now and then. Hoping for another break coming up just to reset my head again. This last update I'm working on has been particularly frustrating. Plus, interest continues to grow. For as much as I've teased, I'd be a total dickbag to just tease for a year on the game then up and quit. Plus, I've sorta gotten attached to these characters over the past year--can't bail on them now. They need fucking closure, too! And nah, You haven't overstepped. I appreciate your reaction :)
 

topgamer

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Nah, i'm sticking with it. I'll take breaks every now and then. Hoping for another break coming up just to reset my head again. This last update I'm working on has been particularly frustrating. Plus, interest continues to grow. For as much as I've teased, I'd be a total dickbag to just tease for a year on the game then up and quit. Plus, I've sorta gotten attached to these characters over the past year--can't bail on them now. They need fucking closure, too! And nah, You haven't overstepped. I appreciate your reaction :)
oh yes, they definitely need a fucking closure :rolleyes:
 

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Oh no, this is a soft core corruption. You describe in the description quite clearly, but I never though about befriend to my prey. It would be kind of you to add a bit more in the description so sadists like me know what're they downloading, so please?
 

Aaryn

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Oh no, this is a soft core corruption. You describe in the description quite clearly, but I never though about befriend to my prey. It would be kind of you to add a bit more in the description so sadists like me know what're they downloading, so please?
Heya. So I'm not sure where you got the corruption piece from. It's very much a slice of life/romance more than anything else. Definitely going to be softcore--well, for the most part anyway. There will be hardcore moments but I'm going to make those choice-based so...even then, it will be fairly vanilla by community standards here. From a sadist perspective, this game will probably not meet the needs you're looking for.
 

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Aaryn, you pull on all the right strings. I only just found the game but i just wanted to say that it is fantastic! I ran through it in 2 nights and I was totally hooked from the get go. I really appreciate the story building and character building. My partner laughs at me because I like plot to go with my porn, but its so important.

If i had downloaded v0.10 first I would have DIED with that ending, my heart was absolutely crushed, which just goes to show you how invested I have become in these characters and this game.

Really enjoyed v0.11 and I look forward to more. You have a talent and I am so glad you are sticking with the story. Keep up the amazing work.
 

Aaryn

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Aaryn, you pull on all the right strings. I only just found the game but i just wanted to say that it is fantastic! I ran through it in 2 nights and I was totally hooked from the get go. I really appreciate the story building and character building. My partner laughs at me because I like plot to go with my porn, but its so important.

If i had downloaded v0.10 first I would have DIED with that ending, my heart was absolutely crushed, which just goes to show you how invested I have become in these characters and this game.

Really enjoyed v0.11 and I look forward to more. You have a talent and I am so glad you are sticking with the story. Keep up the amazing work.
Damn, thanks man. I'm glad you felt something. I feel like drama, teasing, or twists really aren't effective unless you are invested or care about the characters. It's kinda funny that I decided to write it using the banter and sometimes pointless conversations in the story. From what I've read--filler conversations are a complete no-no in writing. Essentially, I'm breaking a ton of rules regarding the process but it still feels right. Well, I just dropped v0.12.1 on the Patreon so expect it on here around November 19. Had a lot of computer problems this go-around so it slowed me down a lot. I'm back up and running now, though and if you're not on the Patreon--I'll admit that I'm actually happy with v0.12.1 and it's probably the most satisfied I've ever been with an update.
 

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Damn, thanks man. I'm glad you felt something. I feel like drama, teasing, or twists really aren't effective unless you are invested or care about the characters. It's kinda funny that I decided to write it using the banter and sometimes pointless conversations in the story. From what I've read--filler conversations are a complete no-no in writing. Essentially, I'm breaking a ton of rules regarding the process but it still feels right. Well, I just dropped v0.12.1 on the Patreon so expect it on here around November 19. Had a lot of computer problems this go-around so it slowed me down a lot. I'm back up and running now, though and if you're not on the Patreon--I'll admit that I'm actually happy with v0.12.1 and it's probably the most satisfied I've ever been with an update.
I think all the banter is great personally. I can see why it might not be for everyone because it does add a bunch of time to the playing of the game, but i think it works. Plus the fact that you got me to feel guilty about peeking while Braden was sleeping in this type of game is insane! At the end of v0.11 the way you wrote it gave me chills and as stupid/nerdy as it sounds, I actually did a happy dance and clapped. I will definitely be waiting for November 19. If I can budget some funds I may be able to do the whole Patreon thing and help you out a bit too, new computers aren't cheap. Glad you feel really happy about the update, its so important that you still enjoy writing and creating.
 
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