VN Ren'Py Summer's Gone [S1 Steam + DLC] [Oceanlab]

[PaxHadrian17]

The last CH was focused on Vic, Mila and Nami But it still included some key Bella backstory and completed a small Bella story arc from the end of CH 4 (Bella left Ayua and drove off, clearly missing the MC). Mila gave us the first Bella scene of this CH as a reflection on when Mila and Bella were both "bibi's" (looked like late elementary school - early middle school, what would be 5th - 6th grade in the U.S.). The final scene for those of us who chose to kiss Bella were awarded with a Bella who, in spite of what both she and the MC said - came to see him because she Missed him - and she brought hope in her eyes and in a final, tremulous smile. That smile, and Bella's choice to leave Ayua to go to the MC is Huge to me. The MC may have actually met someone who has lost more/suffered more than he has (Bella lost her sister and the way she was beaten up by Melanie C and her gang was BRUTAL). Those two broken hearts, those two battered spirits, they each finally found someone who can truly understand the other... and value how Hard it is to try to trust... and still, Bella returned to be with the MC.

She needed No words!!

Her action said everything for her, and I believe that the MC, a man who understands the power of speaking thru action, hears Bella quite clearly.


For CH 5:
I'd love it if the MC and Bella both cuddled in her car, then admitted how tired they were and they just fell asleep in the MC's bed, doing nothing but perhaps a kiss and holding each other. The chapter does not have to be Bella/MC focused. It does need to (and I believe it will continue to) quietly build their relationship and give each of them time to choose to be with each other and show everyone what that means.

I'd love to see the reaction of Noji if she checks on the MC only to find that he and Bella are just sleeping together in his bed.

I understand the story Needs to continue with world and relationship building, and I want that, but I believe that Ocean will interweave Bella/MC time even while the MC is keeping his promise to Nia, sparring with Ayua and eventually taking a whole day to travel with Amber to the cabin.

In perhaps 4 weeks, we will get the ch 4.5 final with the first half of the updated ch 2. I'm curious what new reveals are going to be included and I'm looking forward to seeing how all the relationships (yes - especially the Bella/MC relationship are refined.

 

[Fun Shaundi]

So, theories on how Nia's visit will play out? Apart from the awkwardness, I reckon she'll show him off to her camgirl friends. I'm also wondering, as she was at school with the MC, how much she remembers Summer?

I'm also wondering if it could end up that Summer was a bit like Melanie Ceril. The MC already mentions that when he sees Nia, he get's mad. Was he goaded by Summer into bullying and targeting her in the past? Was he blinded by love? If so, Nia's backstory could knock some of Summer's shine off.

I dunno, despite having a social filter issue (especially when she gets nervous), I don't think Nia is so emotionally ignorant to show him off to his 'camgirl friends'. She asks Nami about Summer when MC isn't around, so I wanna believe she'll be mature enough to not expose him when he clearly struggles to maintain basic social interactions. She has a hard time to keep shut, but she's compeltely able to read other people's reactions. (As seen when MC clearly doesn't want her there, and when MC decides to sit with Vic and Mila cause he doesn't think he can stand Nia due to his hangover).

Now the theory about Summer being a bully... I like it. It would almost be as the 'plot twist' in WIAB, where we always thought Katie was an ass for no reason, but it turns out the twins (Willi and Leia) actively bullied her and mistreated not only her, but other people in the town, which led them all to hold grudges against them.

 

[Insomnia_z]

So, theories on how Nia's visit will play out? Apart from the awkwardness, I reckon she'll show him off to her camgirl friends. I'm also wondering, as she was at school with the MC, how much she remembers Summer?

I'm also wondering if it could end up that Summer was a bit like Melanie Ceril. The MC already mentions that when he sees Nia, he get's mad. Was he goaded by Summer into bullying and targeting her in the past? Was he blinded by love? If so, Nia's backstory could knock some of Summer's shine off.

I honestly don't have the minor idea of how it will play out, my guess is that it would envolve somehow the camshow, or maybe it could be just a normal hang out, but if it's like that then, why would Nia change the day of the meeting?

I don't imagine Summer being a bully, I mean so far the game has shown us that Summer was a normal person, maybe she wasn't an angel as Victoria but she is neither a bad person as Melanie like MC said to Amber she was a balance. But even if Summer was a bit like Melanie and MC targeted Nia, why would Nia talk with him and even show some interest on him? maybe he just feels angry when he sees her because she knows his past and he don't trust her or maybe is something else, I don't know, but I do think that Nia could trigger some memories of Summer in our MC

 

[Turret]

It would almost be as the 'plot twist' in WIAB, where we always thought Katie was an ass for no reason, but it turns out the twins (Willi and Leia) actively bullied her and mistreated not only her, but other people in the town, which led them all to hold grudges against them.

I speculate that you can prepare for another WIAB plot twist once it comes out what

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But one thing is sure, for the current situation in SG to happen, with Miru, Leia, Kati among others, still living in Wollust and rasing their kids, there have to be some really tasty events, both inside and outside the Zanes, to happen. We can look forward to play it.

 

[SolarWindCatcher]

I personally think it doesn't take anything other into account because his Subscriberstar goal is to hire a freelance programmer as according to him coding is not where he excels at. So I'm pretty sure this 2500 patrons goals means 2500 patrons on this SummersGone patreon page alone.

I'm new to patreon. I knew it exists and what is it about but never used it so I'm not sure how it works for creators. It seems those patron goals don't mean much in terms of exact sum creator want to get per month. You as creator can have 2500 $5-patrons or 300 $50-patrons and you will earn more with those 300. Anyway its Ocean's decision and I respect that, he knows better what he needs.

Btw Nvidia RTX 6000 is out now, its more powerfull than A6000 as it uses 40xx arch (Ada Lovelace). But its recomended retail price is like $9999

 

[idontdreamwhenisleep69]

Patreon Goals

"The possibility to buy a professional render farm, and external cooling for it. (Prices go far into the 5-digits.)

This would speed up every aspect of the development process immensely.

Animations still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take"


Hmm, really?

[This would speed up every aspect of the development process. Animations will still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take]

Even this

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a release date, is hidden behind a paywall x3 I already know what type of Dev you are. I will let every simp figure it out for themselves. If, a big if, I am wrong, then, I am wrong.

Summer's Gone was fun (being rude to everyone) but it is time to find something better, and a trustworthy, loyal (not hiding most, if not all, things behind paywalls and not a lying) Dev.

How dare he want to upgrade his gear. Ocean is putting out regular updates, interacting with his community, and seems pretty chill about the fact that everything gets leaked here. The sense of entitlement from some of you goombas is a sight to behold.

Either support the guy, freeload, or don't. Insinuating that he's up to something shady is pretty mind boggling lol.

 

[nonespecial]

I'm new to patreon. I knew it exists and what is it about but never used it so I'm not sure how it works for creators. It seems those patron goals don't mean much in terms of exact sum creator want to get per month. You as creator can have 2500 $5-patrons or 300 $50-patrons and you will earn more with those 300. Anyway its Ocean's decision and I respect that, he knows better what he needs.

Btw Nvidia RTX 6000 is out now, its more powerfull than A6000 as it uses 40xx arch (Ada Lovelace). But its recomended retail price is like $9999

ah you're making much more sense than me, i've never really been a patron so idk much i just take the patreon goals things on facevalue

And that new card you mentioned sounds a real deal, hope Ocean gets enough funds to buy that card so we can get speedy updates!

 

[asgardtipar2]

nope

oh really? Damn aight

 

[asgardtipar2]

Patreon Goals

"The possibility to buy a professional render farm, and external cooling for it. (Prices go far into the 5-digits.)

This would speed up every aspect of the development process immensely.

Animations still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take"


Hmm, really?

[This would speed up every aspect of the development process. Animations will still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take]

Even this

You must be registered to see the links

a release date, is hidden behind a paywall x3 I already know what type of Dev you are. I will let every simp figure it out for themselves. If, a big if, I am wrong, then, I am wrong.

Summer's Gone was fun (being rude to everyone) but it is time to find something better, and a trustworthy, loyal (not hiding most, if not all, things behind paywalls and not a lying) Dev.

Bundaaa you are so stupiid

 

[Ilhares]

I sure hope there will be a full Nami path, without any of the "but we are family BS" (I believe they are not blood related, just adopted house mates).

You're allowed to lie to yourself, just like anybody else who attends a religious organization. Why do I call it a lie? Because if it were true there would be only one.

Patreon is the only reason a version of the game exists where Nami & MC aren't siblings. Anything else us purely deluding yourself.

Like come on, if I was MC I would have been with her long ago.

Not likely if you'd have the same trauma the MC apparently did, though admittedly many people respond differently. You might have had sex with her, but it's entirely possible there'd be no love and it was a hostile relationship.

I would really like to see a player have a choice to prevent any bi content with Nami's path...at least until MC has taken her virginity and established their relationship path.

Any other major insecurities you have that you'd like to share? What's wrong with her discovering her own sexuality? I'd think you'd be happier if she sampled a few girls and then chose your dick instead - because if she doesn't ride the MC, she's probably going to be riding Jeff, regardless of whether or not she becomes a clam diver.

 

[Kaasje404]

I have a feeling the farm visit will have Sonya as well as Nadia & Nancy. Probably will happen on the Sunday in game, so after the Nia visit. After that, then there's the sparring session with Ayua which will probably have Sasha there as well. So, my guess, the next bunch of episodes will have:

Chapter 5 - Nia
Chapter 5.5 - Nadia, Nancy and Sonya
Chapter 6 - Ayua and Sasha
Chapter 6.5 - Monday Colleage (Edit - not forgetting horny Vic's therapy visit) and then the Bar opening which will be a huge gathering and probably have multiple branches based on previous choice.

Hopefully the events take place a little bit faster. Cause with this prediction we will be waiting for Sasha Content for 1.5 years.

 

[Vopeco]

How dare he want to upgrade his gear. Ocean is putting out regular updates, interacting with his community, and seems pretty chill about the fact that everything gets leaked here. The sense of entitlement from some of you goombas is a sight to behold.

Either support the guy, freeload, or don't. Insinuating that he's up to something shady is pretty mind boggling lol.

Incidentally, I would never have found Ocean's VN's if it weren't for this pirated site, and subsequently became a supporter. I'll believe him when he says he needs money to upgrade to pump out higher quality with more speed or hire more people to cover his weaknesses. I have no reason to not take his word so far.

 

[Lurcher1]

I dunno, despite having a social filter issue (especially when she gets nervous), I don't think Nia is so emotionally ignorant to show him off to his 'camgirl friends'. She asks Nami about Summer when MC isn't around, so I wanna believe she'll be mature enough to not expose him when he clearly struggles to maintain basic social interactions. She has a hard time to keep shut, but she's compeltely able to read other people's reactions. (As seen when MC clearly doesn't want her there, and when MC decides to sit with Vic and Mila cause he doesn't think he can stand Nia due to his hangover).

I reckon a video call with one is not entirely out the realm of possibility. I can image the discussion they're having passing right over the MC's head. Nami would be killing herself laughing at trying to quietly explain it all only for it to end thus:
Camgirl: "Oooo, who's the new guy"
Nia "Hehe, this is MC"
Camgirl: "Hey, MC, you watch my shows?"
MC: "I don't watch porn"
Camgirl: "Oh, wow, err.... Well, how do you masturbate"
Nami: "He doesn't"
Camgirl "Shit, Nia, can you send him my way?"

I honestly don't have the minor idea of how it will play out, my guess is that it would envolve somehow the camshow, or maybe it could be just a normal hang out, but if it's like that the, why would Nia change the day of the meeting?

This hangout isn't going to be normal. It'll either be depressing, hilarious or both...

 

[The Glorious LIME]

Incidentally, I would never have found Ocean's VN's if it weren't for this pirated site, and subsequently became a supporter. I'll believe him when he says he needs money to upgrade to pump out higher quality with more speed or hire more people to cover his weaknesses. I have no reason to not take his word so far.

Pretty much this. Not just the difference in quality, but the willingness to fix your previous work to match your current quality too. Like you said, I found him through this site, loved it and chose to support.

As someone who works in graphic design, game dev and animation, I can attest to the fact that HW upgrades can cause massive productivity changes, and seeing how he's making 2 games at once, he can use all the upgrades he can get.

On a side note, for those who are not playing the Bella route, who appears at the end of the beta chapter?

 

[Lurcher1]

On a side note, for those who are not playing the Bella route, who appears at the end of the beta chapter?

You just get an image of Elsa from her Aurora post

 

[Vopeco]

Pretty much this. Not just the difference in quality, but the willingness to fix your previous work to match your current quality too. Like you said, I found him through this site, loved it and chose to support.

As someone who works in graphic design, game dev and animation, I can attest to the fact that HW upgrades can cause massive productivity changes, and seeing how he's making 2 games at once, he can use all the upgrades he can get.

On a side note, for those who are not playing the Bella route, who appears at the end of the beta chapter?

That would be Elsa. Ely for short.

 

[Ruff Ryder]

Coach Hill is HOT!!!

 

[Ilhares]

Coach Hill is HOT!!!

Right you are, Kenny! But who do you have to reject before you get the chance to play ball with the coach?

 

[Uriel ☁]

Btw Nvidia RTX 6000 is out now, its more powerfull than A6000 as it uses 40xx arch (Ada Lovelace). But its recomended retail price is like $9999

He doesn't need speed, he needs VRAM to load complex environments and the A6000 has twice the amount of memory.
Anyway it might drive the price of the A6000 down a little so still good news.

 

[PaxHadrian17]

Patreon Goals

"The possibility to buy a professional render farm, and external cooling for it. (Prices go far into the 5-digits.)

This would speed up every aspect of the development process immensely.

Animations still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take"


Hmm, really?

[This would speed up every aspect of the development process. Animations will still take up to a day to render and the more sophisticated they become, the longer they'll take]

Even this

You must be registered to see the links

a release date, is hidden behind a paywall x3 I already know what type of Dev you are. I will let every simp figure it out for themselves. If, a big if, I am wrong, then, I am wrong.

Summer's Gone was fun (being rude to everyone) but it is time to find something better, and a trustworthy, loyal (not hiding most, if not all, things behind paywalls and not a lying) Dev.

You come across as quite entitled...

Ocean's Patreon page (and SS page for that matter) both show how his releases work.

He is not obilgated to change that for you, me or anyone else - If someone is not a supporter at a particular level, the release is hidden behind a pay wall - which is how this works for 95% + of creators using either Patreon or SS.

Ocean has a range of goals that certain levels of support will enable.

He may never get to the goal you posted - but at least he Is putting a significant amount of $ from his supporters back into both SG and WIAB.

He is a very productive creator, particularly given the issues with energy in Germany specifically and Europe in general all European based creators are trying to cope with.

I do think your last sentance in your post best captures your entire post - 'Summers Gone was fun (being rude to everyone) but it is time to find something better ...'

Perhaps F95 has hash tags for 'Rude' and 'Entitled' - good luck finding those elsewhere.