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

[The Glorious LIME]

Ocean, the important thing here is that you are doing well.
With the production values you bring, take your time. I am fully aware that it will take a long time for the game to finish, but most people are down for the ride.

Keep up the good work, but most of all, do take care of yourself too.

 

[-Maniackanime-]

Android version pls

 

[Vopeco]

Wow I haven't played this since chapter 2 and I really disliked it at the time but the game has certainly gotten a lot better. I know Ocean said he has abandoned a lot of the darker elements of the game and I think that was 100% for the better. I still think the thing in the start with MC and the gun is really awkward and stands out but now the MC comes across as damaged rather than psychotic. Bella seems less psychotic and bitchy I wonder if I remember it differently or if he changed it

I think the scope of the planned number of "main" love interests is going to get overwhleming and might dilute some of them.

Your last thought is one of few things that has me a little worried too. I fear the diluting of characters too, especially the routes we already have, which have already established connections and emotions, have already built up their own fan bases, I worry Ocean will be trying to do too much, adding too much to his plate, with too many LI's and that might take away from each character if too many are tried to be rotated with chapter/update. I think what is planned is around 10-12 main LI's but I could be wrong, could possibly become too much for eager fans and also the Dev, trying to rotate that many LI's with each update certainly has the potential to become a problem but we'll see.

 

[John Ness]

Oceanlab
May I suggest a small enhancement that improves, the overall experience of both of your games.
Implement the ability to disable the quick menu and text background.
Maybe other players will appreciate these changes too.

 

[Mortarion]

When Chapter 3 came, which took pretty much exactly one year, I was about to burn out because I underestimated the impact development has on your life. I worked 12-14h a day on the game but produced much less than I do nowadays.

My mindset was lacking.

In addition to what you have just mentioned in terms of mental and physical stress, there is also a very massive point:

The financial insecurity that hangs over you like the sword of Damocles!

Based on the hours worked per day/week you mentioned, it is clear that you were already working full time on the game at this point. Full-time, and with the knowledge that you are at the mercy of your supporters.

Costs that go on and on like rent, utilities, social security (I seem to remember that you had massive problems with the health insurance in the past because of your self-employment). Authorities like the tax office who step on your toes because the registered company does not pay enough taxes due to the unexpectedly low turnover, and want to know what is going on.

We don't even want to talk about the knowledge that you are literally fucked if the update is not released soon and the supporters run away because of that and you are slowly but surely drying up financially - or they look for the distance because they are simply disappointed with the quality of the update...

And the big difference between 2020/2021 is that I feel absolutely amazing. There's no sign of even the slightest hint of burnout.
Meanwhile, in 2021's Chapter 3, I was about to fail.

Every single aspect from personal health to development speed and quality has improved significantly.

I hope this question isn't too personal, if it is, just say so and I'm done with it:

How did you deal with the whole story, or what was your solution? From what I read in your statement, the mental difficulties were the biggest problem,

Did you grit your teeth and come clean with yourself on your own, seek dialogue/advice from friends and relatives? Or did you seek professional help?

I would say that advice from relatives and friends is extremely brave because they are too close or even personally involved.
I think professional help is the best, because outsiders tend to have a clearer view of the whole thing and their thinking is more "out of the box". At least that was the case for me, as I faced similar problems during my divorce.

 

[Ilhares]

I still think the thing in the start with MC and the gun is really awkward and stands out but now the MC comes across as damaged rather than psychotic.

I like that scene, personally - even more so because of the hospital visit followup. Being able to make the dark joke about being there to "finish the job" made me laugh out loud. Obviously not the best answer if you like Maja, but totally worth it.

 

[yossa999]

I like that scene, personally - even more so because of the hospital visit followup. Being able to make the dark joke about being there to "finish the job" made me laugh out loud. Obviously not the best answer if you like Maja, but totally worth it.

Yes, this one and the dolphin joke are also totaly worth a negative RP, but it seems that the last one was too cruel for a highly moral patreon.

 

[`Ray`]

* Chapter 3 to chapter 3.5 took a little more then 9 months
* chapter 3.5 to chapter 4 took 5 months
* Chapter 4 to chapter 4.5 took in 3 months

Chapter 3 to Chapter 3.5 took as you said, a little more than 9 months. (1400 still renders)

What's going on?

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Ch 3 to Ch 3.5 took only 7 months and Ch 3.5 to Ch 4 took 11 months (technically).

 

[Sasanid]

Maybe you just have the wrong mindset.
I am 50 and not in the best health, so maybe I am one of those that never sees the end.
Who cares?
1. I enjoy the ride.
2. If I kick the bucket before the end, I won't care anymore.

It's not like if there is an afterlife I sit on cloud nine, or more likely sulphur island in a big lava sea nine and think "damn I really wished I had seen the end of SG before coming here".

Totally agree with you, I'm nearly 43 and I know I have plenty of distractions while Ocean works his magic, updates will happen whenever they do, and I'll still be happy to play them. And I'll keep supporting him on patreon in the meanwhile, cause it's possible for me, so I don't mind one bit.

 

[DJBADLIAR]

"What was in that roll?" God love Nami so much

 

[underoath27]

So, Nami is bi now, interesting. Maybe we will see MC, Nami and another girl in a relationship? I would love to see Nami and Bella together but I think it is impossible, so maybe Nami and Mila? Or Nami and Vic?

 

[Mortarion]

So, Nami is bi now, interesting. Maybe we will see MC, Nami and another girl in a relationship? I would love to see Nami and Bella together but I think it is impossible, so maybe Nami and Mila? Or Nami and Vic?

I have to dissapoint you - in parts.

Nami: guaranteed main LI (Nami/Bella is possible but she is otherwise probably the least compatible with other girls, Nami/Mila not possible)

 

[Ilhares]

I have to dissapoint you - in parts.

Well, for what it's worth, you never really disappoint me, Mortarion. Confuse? Certainly. Disagree? Oh, now and again. No disappointment so far, though.

 

[yossa999]

So, Nami is bi now, interesting. Maybe we will see MC, Nami and another girl in a relationship? I would love to see Nami and Bella together but I think it is impossible, so maybe Nami and Mila? Or Nami and Vic?

Can't imagine the circumstances in which Bella and Nami would end up in an intimate relationship. But I would love to see them bonding and spending time together with MC.
Judging by the last scene, Bella finally realized that she values relationship with MC no less than her royal reputation. Therefore, if she is going to be with him, she must find a way to befriend Nami.
Though I doubt she'll restrain herself from peeing in Nami's orange juice from time to time.

 

[Garen]

Maybe you just have the wrong mindset.
I am 50 and not in the best health, so maybe I am one of those that never sees the end.
Who cares?
1. I enjoy the ride.
2. If I kick the bucket before the end, I won't care anymore.

It's not like if there is an afterlife I sit on cloud nine, or more likely sulphur island in a big lava sea nine and think "damn I really wished I had seen the end of SG before coming here".

Imagine dying after Chapter 29.5 Beta drops.

 

[Old Man Al]

Imagine dying after Chapter 29.5 Beta drops.

If I knew before I would be pissed off. Like "really fate?".
But I hope I just drop dead.

 

[John Ness]

Old Man Al
You can do a lot not only to prolong your life, but also to prolong the active part of it.
Everyone knows what to do, exercise, minimize stress, eat a healthy diet, clean environment.
This doesn't have to be difficult and you don't have to force yourself.
Find a sport you enjoy, like cycling for example or soccer, tennis, jogging...
Healthy food can be delicious too, so delicious that you never want to go back to junk food.
Eliminate the main sources of stress: news, people that make you unhappy, study psychology to accept the world as it is.
It is difficult to achieve a clean environment in the city, so move out of the city...

The best part about this is that not only will it increase your chances of making it to the end of this game, but the quality of your life and enjoyment of it will greatly improve.

 

[Old Man Al]

Old Man Al
You can do a lot not only to prolong your life, but also to prolong the active part of it.
Everyone knows what to do, exercise, minimize stress, eat a healthy diet, clean environment.
This doesn't have to be difficult and you don't have to force yourself.
Find a sport you enjoy, like cycling for example or soccer, tennis, jogging...
Healthy food can be delicious too, so delicious that you never want to go back to junk food.
Eliminate the main sources of stress: news, people that make you unhappy, study psychology to accept the world as it is.
It is difficult to achieve a clean environment in the city, so move out of the city...

The best part about this is that not only will it increase your chances of making it to the end of this game, but the quality of your life and enjoyment of it will greatly improve.

A wise man once said (ok maybe he was more of a smart-ass):
"Sure I could do a healthy amount of sports and get 5 years longer on this planet. But... you know in those 5 years I would just have done sports."

 

[Ilhares]

Imagine dying after Chapter 29.5 Beta drops.

Practically speaking, I don't think that bothers me. I'll be dead, it won't matter anymore. Or I persist beyond death and I find out vicariously.

 

[Lurcher1]

Can't imagine the circumstances in which Bella and Nami would end up in an intimate relationship. But I would love to see them bonding and spending time together with MC.
Judging by the last scene, Bella finally realized that she values relationship with MC no less than her royal reputation. Therefore, if she is going to be with him, she must find a way to befriend Nami.
Though I doubt she'll restrain herself from peeing in Nami's orange juice from time to time.

Well, that might happen especially after the last scene. The MC could invite her in for coffee due to driving all night and then Nami walks in and queue awkwardness with occasional Nami humour. Who knows, Bella and Nami may start to not mind each other, Bella especially if she witnesses the MC and Nami bantering with each other