Ren'Py Stranded in Space [Days 1-19 Elysium] [WildMan Games]

[LordGonti]

I love the SiS quirks (laptops, too much text, cereal gags) and was hyped for this one as day 19 of 21 we should be right in the middle of important reveals. Unfortunately this one really disappointed and I've been holding a rant since the patreon release.

Spoiler: Spoilers but no names

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Anyway, rant over, did anyone uncover any important details during the comedy scene?

 

[Wildman Dev]

I love the SiS quirks (laptops, too much text, cereal gags) and was hyped for this one as day 19 of 21 we should be right in the middle of important reveals. Unfortunately this one really disappointed and I've been holding a rant since the patreon release.

Spoiler: Spoilers but no names

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Anyway, rant over, did anyone uncover any important details during the comedy scene?

Admittedly, the first half of Day 19 is the setup for the remainder of the day. That's typically how my day structures go. Even with all the teasing, I tend to reveal important details throughout the flashbacks. Bethany working for the MC's company, as an example. And though it isn't "flashy," completing two of Pandora's arrival objectives is relevant to the main story of the game.

It's important to remember there are other storylines in this adult game, particularly character-focused ones. I'm not making a PG13 TV show here - taking Zara's virginity is no less important to me than telling Kasumi about Paige.

Also, about 30% of the reason these updates take so long is from Major Decisions; it effectively doubles any scene count of the girl(s) involved. That wasn't a "closing of the storyline" with that particular scene you referred to, either.

Having said that, I'm sure I'll see some of this criticism elsewhere, particularly on Steam. The second half of Day 19's work continues.

 

[El Pene Del Diablo]

ok, so i'm saved at the Jendayi flashback, gotta say I was feeling very bored. I had no connection to any of these characters in the flashbacks, and it just seemed like wayyy too much exposition for characters I dont even know.

but then I did something i've never done before, I clicked on the main menu option [Elysium Scenes] before exiting.
I rarely ever look into the galleries in VNs, so i've never looked at this before.

now things are actually making a bit of sense. why are these separate? I've only watched the first 2, but I would have been a lot less confused and bored if they had been a part of the game itself.

 

[Wildman Dev]

ok, so i'm saved at the Jendayi flashback, gotta say I was feeling very bored. I had no connection to any of these characters in the flashbacks, and it just seemed like wayyy too much exposition for characters I dont even know.

but then I did something i've never done before, I clicked on the main menu option [Elysium Scenes] before exiting.
I rarely ever look into the galleries in VNs, so i've never looked at this before.

now things are actually making a bit of sense. why are these separate? I've only watched the first 2, but I would have been a lot less confused and bored if they had been a part of the game itself.

In more ways than one, this comment is the perfect representation of an F95 criticism. It's beautiful.



All Elysium scenes occur within the story. They start on Day 9.

 

[katabasi]

too much text

 

[El Pene Del Diablo]

In more ways than one, this comment is the perfect representation of an F95 criticism. It's beautiful.



All Elysium scenes occur within the story. They start on Day 9.

I really dont remember them, was there a rework and I missed it? should I just binge the gallery or start over?

 

[Hungover00]

This is what i've been dreading because that would be such an anti climax.

The whole "who is it" and the possibility of one of the girls playing everyone is what makes it interesting. If the game then says "well it was none of those" then it gets a bit, well, meh...

MC is worried something may have to happen to one of the group but if it's no one in the group then who gives a shit, shoot and launch her into space. Job done, yippee.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. Person X is likely someone Blake/MC knows from the flashbacks. Probably someone he worked with that was specifically there to keep the project running. And since the game seems to be holding to the Japan/Egypt decision as if it were a big decision (when in the moment it was which memory to focus on), the identity of person X may be linked to that choice. At least that's one theory.

 

[Hungover00]

Any new drone theories? They've got colours now, that might help!

I am more confident about who the corpo boss is now, Lorelai . We see she's much more than a strip club owner at the environmental conference, sex-positive and uses sex in strategies within the work place, has a previous connection to Blake/MC, has already trained him up to be a confident sex-guru and use that to help her business. She also seems cut-throat enough to kidnap Blake when he's trying to leave the company, stick him into her secret project, and shoot him off into space.

 

[Avaron1974]

I am more confident about who the corpo boss is now, Lauren. We see she's much more than a strip club owner at the environmental conference, sex-positive and uses sex in strategies within the work place, has a previous connection to Blake/MC, has already trained him up to be a confident sex-guru and use that to help her business. She also seems cut-throat enough to kidnap Blake when he's trying to leave the company, stick him into her secret project, and shoot him off into space.

Lauren is the girl working on the AI project with the glasses who MC was seeing on the regular.

Lorelai is the strip club owner

 

[Hungover00]

Lauren is the girl working on the AI project with the glasses who MC was seeing on the regular.

Lorelai is the strip club owner

Thanks, will update that. Alliteration beats my brain again.

 

[Avaron1974]

Thanks, will update that. Alliteration beats my brain again.

Don't worry about it, hun. I only really noticed because Lauren is one of my faves otherwise it would have sailed over my head. We're all forgetful of names at some point especially when there are so many to remember.

 

[BorgiaBou]

too much text

Understatement...

 

[Hungover00]

Don't worry about it, hun. I only really noticed because Lauren is one of my faves otherwise it would have sailed over my head. We're all forgetful of names at some point especially when there are so many to remember.

I do get the feeling we'll see more of Lauren. She's definitely a contender for person X in my theories.

 

[Wildman Dev]

Understatement...

I'm honored to be your dopamine hit, Borgia.

 

[BorgiaBou]

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I'm honored to be your dopamine hit, Borgia.

Yeah, yeah this still doesn't make your game less text heavy...

 

[Wandering Pyro]

Wildman Dev just a random thought, at a specific flashback scene where you're presented with a screen full of names, it would be nice if it was setup in a grid with an image of the girl & small reminder of who they are especially if that choice is going to hold any relevance in opening a scene later on. Just a thought as they were all pretty minor interactions and the choice could fuel a Next Girl poll w/ accurate info if people aren't just hitting a name at random.

 

[Wildman Dev]

Wildman Dev just a random thought, at a specific flashback scene where you're presented with a screen full of names, it would be nice if it was setup in a grid with an image of the girl & small reminder of who they are especially if that choice is going to hold any relevance in opening a scene later on. Just a thought as they were all pretty minor interactions and the choice could fuel a Next Girl poll w/ accurate info if people aren't just hitting a name at random.

That's a good idea, especially since it's going to be the Elysium scene Patrons vote for with the next update.

 

[OhGodNotAgain]

Eh, that roast gag went on far too long. Still great game though.
So, what are the chances of some of the girls from mcs past being on the ship? I wouldn't mind Claire, Bethany, Lexi, and Lauren being there, but I realize that would too many on the ship and who's there now is enough.

 

[Yarazin]

Just finished 19.5 update on Steam. I have always loved this game, its so damn funny and the story is very good. I did enjoy the update, it had some great scenes, more backstory, maybe something finally moving forward with Lexi.

So thanks and I am looking forward to the next release.

I have to get a few personal frustrations out though...

Spoiler: 19.5

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[nasty.pickle]

Finally played the update on steam. God, I missed this game!
Ending on a cliffhanger, let's get the obvious out of the way..

Fuck, I will hate waiting for the next update, there is nothing comparable to tie me over (unless Wildman Dev you got some suggestions? What the hell do YOU enjoy playing?), I guess I will replay it again.

I got laughs (morning chats gotta be my favourite), some good scenes (Kasumi, daaaaaaaamn), Paige being her usual awesome-bro-self, but was hoping for a little bit more progress story-wise. Kinda felt like most of the update was exposition and other "unimportant" events holding me back from progressing (telling Kasumi&GiGi for example). I get it, filling in the gaps, background, foreshadowing (backshadowing?) etc., just that I seem to care more about what happens on the ship, can't wait for Pandy arrival.

Spoiler: Oh, and

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All in all, can't complain, except I. WANT. MORE.