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

[Procyon]

Also I forgot to ask, at this point, does the pervy route vs the respect route have any difference in game play or is that just setting it up for the future?

 

[shark80]

Hi Aaryn. Real cool game. But I would just need your help, I have the following error issue.

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1656, in execute
if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1749, in py_eval
return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1743, in py_eval_bytecode
return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

Windows-8-6.2.9200
Ren'Py 6.99.12.4.2187
Str8 v0.12.2

 

[Yogi8156]

Got this error while in a bar

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1656, in execute
    if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1749, in py_eval
    return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1743, in py_eval_bytecode
    return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

Windows-8-6.2.9200
Ren'Py 6.99.12.4.2187
Str8 v0.12.2

 

[shark80]

yes
Yogi8156

me too

 

[Shadow220]

Hey @Aaryn

I've been following your game for some time now and I just wanted to say thank you. The story is really amazing and the content from the last update really hit home. Anyways, just wanted to say thank you for delievering such an amazing game/story. Even though there are a lot more "gay games" today it's still some what rare and yours is really well crafted and not just sex oriented. You have a true gift writing stories, believe me. Thank you for everything and I hope that you accomplish everything you want in life.

PS: English is not my first language so sorry if there are some mistakes

 

[he_found_you]

3.85GB extracted, and still, less than 1% NSFW pictures. This is not a game going in a good direction

 

[shark80]

3.85GB extracted, and still, less than 1% NSFW pictures. This is not a game going in a good direction

Relax. You are not the only one with error messages. I think he is already working on to correct the errors. He has been really hard with the game so far.

 

[Kronordil]

Amazing. I'm loving it. Especially that transition from ,,bro'' to ,,Zack''

Man, you really know how to tell a story.

PS. Thx for not ending with cliffhanger, it was a nice change of pace.

And thank you, for doing this even with all the problems you've been having.

 

[Aaryn]

Also I forgot to ask, at this point, does the pervy route vs the respect route have any difference in game play or is that just setting it up for the future?

Thanks for the luv. There will be a difference between the two. If you've done both, you'll notice a few changes between them. For now, it's all setup for later.

Hey @Aaryn

I've been following your game for some time now and I just wanted to say thank you. The story is really amazing and the content from the last update really hit home. Anyways, just wanted to say thank you for delievering such an amazing game/story. Even though there are a lot more "gay games" today it's still some what rare and yours is really well crafted and not just sex oriented. You have a true gift writing stories, believe me. Thank you for everything and I hope that you accomplish everything you want in life.

PS: English is not my first language so sorry if there are some mistakes

Thanks man. I like that you're enjoying it. Heh, yeah... I don't have a lot of competition; not because of the quality but just because there's not a lot of gay games out there. But I'm trying to make my project unique and maybe it will inspire others. I'm just learning as I go

 

[Aaryn]

Hi Aaryn. Real cool game. But I would just need your help, I have the following error issue.

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1656, in execute
if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1749, in py_eval
return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
File "D:\Downloads\Compressed\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1743, in py_eval_bytecode
return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

Windows-8-6.2.9200
Ren'Py 6.99.12.4.2187
Str8 v0.12.2

Got this error while in a bar

I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.

While running game code:
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------

Full traceback:
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in script
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1656, in execute
    if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1749, in py_eval
    return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
  File "C:\Users\yogib\Documents\Games\Str8\Str8-v0.12.2-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1743, in py_eval_bytecode
    return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
  File "game/script.rpy", line 18503, in <module>
    if (SaidYouWereBi and SaidZen and WhereGoArgument and ActingStraight):
NameError: name 'SaidYouWereBi' is not defined

Windows-8-6.2.9200
Ren'Py 6.99.12.4.2187
Str8 v0.12.2

yes
Yogi8156

me too

All of these errors are due to you using an old save game. If you start a new game after each update and then use the chapter select from the New Game menu, you can jump to the end of the previous update. Basically, I have limited coding experience so I haven't figured out a way to write the updates the way that I typically write them and still keep them compatible with old saves. The chapter select was my "work around" for that. Dont ever use old saves after an update. You'll miss things and get bugs like you're seeing now. Do a new game and you should be straight (see what I did there )

 

[Aaryn]

3.85GB extracted, and still, less than 1% NSFW pictures. This is not a game going in a good direction

So I'm guessing since you extracted and looked at the pictures that you didn't actually play the game. If you did play it and are just looking for sexual content, I'm going to encourage you to avoid the game and future updates because it's not straight up porn. There's almost 20,000 lines of code at this point, most of which focuses on story. To judge the game based on pictures, is like looking at the screenshots on the back of a Blu-ray and saying the movie is boring.

I'll challenge your observation and suggest that our ideologies on the "direction" of the game appear to be very different. One thing that I will credit myself for is that I advertise the game and write it as intended. I prioritize story over the sexual content. I've warned about this and stated it is a slow, but intended, burn on sexual content. This may not be what you're looking for. If that's the case, that's fine. Hopefully, your disappointment will inspire you to use your own obvious talent and write a superior game and blow me out of the water. I honestly see that as a win for the community because diversity is a good thing and I hope you succeed. However, I will say that you're feedback here is in the minority (as in like the 4th person in a year) that feels this way. The game will continue to progress in this direction because that's my vision and I'm secure in it. I won't compromise my vision or those who have waded through 20,000 lines of code by betraying then for unfocused sexual content.

 

[Sadomasochist]

I loved my time with this game. It will never cease to amaze me what the power of the slow burn holds. I was surprised to see how much I cared about the characters by the end of it. I played it from the start and I have not played this game since 0.6. If I can request one thing: we get overt clarification about what is going on with mom-fucker. If I had to guess I'd say Mikhail is hard blackmailing him. Legit I would not be at all upset if we got a scene where we are invited to rape him on tape and hear his backstory. I think it could also make for good drama

 

[Aaryn]

I loved my time with this game. It will never cease to amaze me what the power of the slow burn holds. I was surprised to see how much I cared about the characters by the end of it. I played it from the start and I have not played this game since 0.6. If I can request one thing: we get overt clarification about what is going on with mom-fucker. If I had to guess I'd say Mikhail is hard blackmailing him. Legit I would not be at all upset if we got a scene where we are invited to rape him on tape and hear his backstory. I think it could also make for good drama

LMAO. Ok, this took a dark turn really quick. Lol. But welcome back and I'm glad you gave it another go after waiting a few updates. You actually came back at a decent time with closure rather than the past few cliffhangers.

That being said, I'm perfectly fine answering your question, bro.

So I'll be 100% honest about Mom-fucker. Originally, he wasn't part of the story much at all. I initially created him as a quick joke cameo for his introduction where he pushes Zack out of the way. It was supposed to be a nod to Big Brother as a cameo and I was legit just fucking around. Like I've said in the past, I don't write a lot of this story in advance. I have checkpoints and sorta fill in things as I go. I think the story is fun so I'm writing it at the same time I release it so I get to enjoy it with you guys. Mom-fucker was one of those characters that sorta just came back around and reintroduced himself somehow then just got slowly more involved in the story.

I have mixed feelings about giving him a backstory. I agree with you that the backstory could provide more drama--which I'm always down for. However, if I give him a more complex backstory, I risk it no longer being a hidden easter egg cameo. Another reason why I never actually had anyone come out and say his name yet. I like keeping that open because the joking cameo is just fun to me. Plus I haven't really decided on his arc and if he'll actually have one. The main story is pretty simple and revolves around Zack and Braden. The other characters are mostly supporting at this point with Mikhail being the strongest of the supporting roles (cause Mikhail is a beast). While we'll hopefully learn more about Mikhail as we go, I tend to see him as a benevolent character. He just has that playful, flirty side that makes him seem like a player to some. I truly believe his heart is in the right spot and he's in Zack's corner, though. Would he overtly rape someone? I highly doubt it and it would honestly shock me because I don't feel like it's in his nature. I'll reference his respect for the feelings of others based on his talk with Zack in the dorm. That kinda answer your question?

 

[he_found_you]

I am sorry I hurt your work Aaryn, like you said its just not my cup of tea. Which is sad, since most VN also present a lot of porn. And this one is one of the very, if not about the only, purely focused on gay content. Why 20.000 lines of code and 200 pics that have any NSW content? If this was stated clearly, that this is simply a gay romance game - I'd avoid commenting. But looking at the description its far from inclined there's that little porn in it.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, and even bigger thanks because you are one of the very few dev's that ever listen for feedback. Take care and good luck - this is a complex project.

 

[topgamer]

Wow things got heat up pretty fast. I have not expect Braden could take actions so quickly. I think he have more stories going on than the game showed us.
And personally I think Zack is bottom... Also Braden definitely growing taller

 

[Aaryn]

I am sorry I hurt your work Aaryn, like you said its just not my cup of tea. Which is sad, since most VN also present a lot of porn. And this one is one of the very, if not about the only, purely focused on gay content. Why 20.000 lines of code and 200 pics that have any NSW content? If this was stated clearly, that this is simply a gay romance game - I'd avoid commenting. But looking at the description its far from inclined there's that little porn in it.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, and even bigger thanks because you are one of the very few dev's that ever listen for feedback. Take care and good luck - this is a complex project.

We cool, man. I'm not hurt. I think it's pretty plainly stated both on here that the primary concern is the story content and that the sexual content "builds slowly." Also, on the Patreon site I mention that it's a "slow burn." I would compare it to Wife and mother only it has realistic dialogue and actual character development that matters. I've also tagged it as a "romance" which ironically is not what I intended to write in the first place but it sorta just happened."

The reason the game spends so much time on the development is that I, personally, find that erotic. I can't just watch porn without having some form of a backstory or a situation. To me, just fucking is boring--I have to feel something for the characters. I'm not intentionally dragging the sexual content out to milk Patreons or money. When it's included in the story it's important and it should make sense.

That being said, there will be porn in this game and I plan to spend a significant amount of time on NSFW content including options top/bottom, etc. We're just not to that part yet.

And I will acknowledge that I agree that this project is very "complex." I'm literally attempting to 1) have an emotional plot in a porn game, 2) tackle a true coming of age story, 3) making things enjoyable with twists and an attempt at decent storytelling, 4) attempting to tackle some pretty heavy issues including sexuality, religion, existential acceptance, stereotypes, and the coming out process. This isn't your typical VN with corny sprites that shift across the screen and have fake drama that you know will get resolved within 10 minutes of reading. I'm anonymous pouring my big gay heart out, bro. lol

I'll also thank you for the time to respond, because I do take feedback seriously. While I've acknolwedged on the Patreon site that the game is ultimately mine, it doesn't change the fact that the entire world is a sounding board. On my Tumblr, the first post was a shared quote by Trent Reznor, talking about how "Terrifying" it is to share something you've created with the world. I really do depend on solid feedback from the internet and it doesn't have to be gentle. Just meaningful and honest from the people that play the game. I want to know how it resonates because I've never done this before. I do take this project seriously because of what I'm ultimately trying to do with it. Too much porn will detract from my ultimate vision and purpose in this. And when I advertise something as story-based and then spend 90% of the game content on porn, I risk falling into the same abyss as most other cookie-cutter devs out there. I want to prove there is a base of people out there that are down with plot in a porn game.

So while I was maybe a bit defensive, I did take your comments seriously but also wanted to make sure it was fair feedback and coming from an experience that you had played the game or tried to. If we disagree on the type of game it should be, that's ok. IF you're looking to get off, it's gonna take awhile on may game. If you're looking for an emotional story that will accidently turn you on--then give it a try.

Wow things got heat up pretty fast. I have not expect Braden could take actions so quickly. I think he have more stories going on than the game showed us.
And personally I think Zack is bottom... Also Braden definitely growing taller

Heh. Braden dropping bombs in the park.

And good eye on the height. It's working as intended

 

[Fenric Andrias]

We cool, man. I'm not hurt. I think it's pretty plainly stated both on here that the primary concern is the story content and that the sexual content "builds slowly." Also, on the Patreon site I mention that it's a "slow burn." I would compare it to Wife and mother only it has realistic dialogue and actual character development that matters. I've also tagged it as a "romance" which ironically is not what I intended to write in the first place but it sorta just happened."

The reason the game spends so much time on the development is that I, personally, find that erotic. I can't just watch porn without having some form of a backstory or a situation. To me, just fucking is boring--I have to feel something for the characters. I'm not intentionally dragging the sexual content out to milk Patreons or money. When it's included in the story it's important and it should make sense.

That being said, there will be porn in this game and I plan to spend a significant amount of time on NSFW content including options top/bottom, etc. We're just not to that part yet.

And I will acknowledge that I agree that this project is very "complex." I'm literally attempting to 1) have an emotional plot in a porn game, 2) tackle a true coming of age story, 3) making things enjoyable with twists and an attempt at decent storytelling, 4) attempting to tackle some pretty heavy issues including sexuality, religion, existential acceptance, stereotypes, and the coming out process. This isn't your typical VN with corny sprites that shift across the screen and have fake drama that you know will get resolved within 10 minutes of reading. I'm anonymous pouring my big gay heart out, bro. lol

I'll also thank you for the time to respond, because I do take feedback seriously. While I've acknolwedged on the Patreon site that the game is ultimately mine, it doesn't change the fact that the entire world is a sounding board. On my Tumblr, the first post was a shared quote by Trent Reznor, talking about how "Terrifying" it is to share something you've created with the world. I really do depend on solid feedback from the internet and it doesn't have to be gentle. Just meaningful and honest from the people that play the game. I want to know how it resonates because I've never done this before. I do take this project seriously because of what I'm ultimately trying to do with it. Too much porn will detract from my ultimate vision and purpose in this. And when I advertise something as story-based and then spend 90% of the game content on porn, I risk falling into the same abyss as most other cookie-cutter devs out there. I want to prove there is a base of people out there that are down with plot in a porn game.

So while I was maybe a bit defensive, I did take your comments seriously but also wanted to make sure it was fair feedback and coming from an experience that you had played the game or tried to. If we disagree on the type of game it should be, that's ok. IF you're looking to get off, it's gonna take awhile on may game. If you're looking for an emotional story that will accidently turn you on--then give it a try.




Heh. Braden dropping bombs in the park.

And good eye on the height. It's working as intended

You know for a second, I thought you were going to have them

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[Aaryn]

You know for a second, I thought you were going to have them

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That was a setup. Build you up so you think it's gonna happen, then drop it for a second so you let your guard down--then I actually did it. Just seemed more fun that way.

 

[Aaryn]

Amazing. I'm loving it. Especially that transition from ,,bro'' to ,,Zack''

Man, you really know how to tell a story.

PS. Thx for not ending with cliffhanger, it was a nice change of pace.

And thank you, for doing this even with all the problems you've been having.

So I swore I responded to this but km not sure what happened. My bad because I appreciated it. Thanks man. Yeah, it's been crazy but sometimes the game can be a distraction. Plus, I'll be honest, the RL stress i think helped me up the drama this time around. So story-wise, it probably helped things despite delaying me by a week or two.

 

[Hubs_in_hose]

I keep getting failures when trying to dl this version...