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

[Fortuna ღ]

Tabletop session was still the weakest point of the update tho,it may have served an actual purpose but it's not like it coudn't have been achieved in some other way. Both in badik and sg,tabletop games were the low points imo.

It was ultimately a creative decision in regards to the story and how certain aspects of the characters would be showcased. The tabletop session is also not only the actual game but everything that leads up to it - this includes all interactions since entering the library as far as I'm concerned. But this is just how I feel about it. Objectively, it served its purpose which was to move the story forward and reveal more of the characters involved in it. The tabletop session in BADIK did no such thing(well it did reveal more of Magnar and Sally... but not in any significant way). I, for one, can't wait until the next tabletop session.

Sonya is living in an oppressive household. Oceans created a relatable interest for her character, which was gaming, and used that avenue to explore her character. He's also using this avenue to explore Nadia, Nancy, and several other characters(that I won't name because of spoilers). This tabletop session was a tool at the end of the day. Oceans did a good job of using it as such in my opinion. There are other tools, but neither Nadia nor Sonya seem the partying type.

 

[Cabin Fever]

Have anyone here commented on Zara's alternate look? I thought she's already incredible but the second I saw this I was like DAAAAAAAMN

Spoiler: Zaras's new look

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Have anyone? Only dozens of us if you count the likes as well.

 

[Denz0]

Good update but the table top session was too long for me imo it's like almost half the update, a bit of an overkill for the update.

 

[Cabin Fever]

Didn't he say that the tabletop session was difficult for him to do because of the environment of the rpg game?

Yes, but I think they said next tabletop session is a different genre anyways.

 

[crabsinthekitchen]

Tabletop session was still the weakest point of the update tho,it may have served an actual purpose but it's not like it coudn't have been achieved in some other way. Both in badik and sg,tabletop games were the low points imo.

character progression through talking - boring. character progression through talking WHILE KILLING ALIENS - fun

 

[Balfurusse]

Dont use mods that is your solution

Your saves weren't gone. For some reason Ocean created a new game id when he changed Ren'Py versions (shouldn't have been necessary for that afaik).

So on Windows, your old saves should still be at %AppData%\RenPy\SummersGone-1611184550

But the current version is now looking for saves at %AppData%\RenPy\SummersGone-777

Hence the solution is to copy all the files from SummersGone-1611184550 to SummersGone-777

If you started a new game & still can't progress, then as Anonimgambler says you probably have an outdated mod installed

Ok even if i start a brand new game, with no mod and i'v deleted the old save from the APPDATA (SummersGone-777) directory.. i still cant get the option to pass directly to chap 4.. ?!?!?!

Why?

 

[D3xzalias]

Ok even if i start a brand new game, with no mod and i'v deleted the old save from the APPDATA (SummersGone-777) directory.. i still cant get the option to pass directly to chap 4.. ?!?!?!

Why?

Because you need to play from the start again as Oceanlab started using a new version of ren'py and previous save are not compatible

 

[Cabin Fever]

Ok even if i start a brand new game, with no mod and i'v deleted the old save from the APPDATA (SummersGone-777) directory.. i still cant get the option to pass directly to chap 4.. ?!?!?!

Why?

Because 777 is the NEW saves folder, not the old one 1611184550.

Because you need to play from the start again as Oceanlab started using a new version of ren'py and previous save are not compatible

I and other people have been able to copy the saves (don't forget the persistent file as well) from the old folder to the new one and they load just fine with Ch4 beta.

Having said that, there's no telling if there will be future compatibility issues or not.

 

[Balfurusse]

I know but cant i have the skip to CHap 4 like i had at first? First time i install it i had this option.

 

[Cabin Fever]

I know but cant i have the skip to CHap 4 like i had at first? First time i install it i had this option.

Don't recall ever seeing an option to skip to Ch4. Are you sure?

 

[Balfurusse]

Yep i got it the first time i install the new game, and i think with no mod... It ask i was on Bella path and some others questions... and i started it.. but after 5 minutes since i didnt remember what i did before iv decided to start from the begining... but now im stuck at chap 3.5

 

[Balfurusse]

Ok i got it, had to install the mod to have this option... Thanks guys.

 

[den_tiger]

Spoiler: previewpic

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This one too.

If you gave the yellow flower to Bella, this scene will come out when the MC calls Bella to warn about Vanessa.

 

[Quarron]

If you gave the yellow flower to Bella, this scene will come out when the MC calls Bella to warn about Vanessa.

I did, I got a different render instead of this. She's holding the yellow flower in that render too, but that render is not the same as this.

 

[tobiume08]

Broke up with Bella before things went anywhere. Smh.

 

[Quarron]

Broke up with Bella before things went anywhere. Smh.

More like two confused heads made a deal that they're going to destroy it later.

 

[Fortuna ღ]

Ok, now it's time to critique this AVN.

• It's still top-notch when it comes to plot formation and storytelling. The problem here lies in the dialogue. I believe that this issue can be amended by hiring a proofreader to polish out the dialogue in this AVN. Once that is handled, I feel the quality would increase significantly. It also helps better portray character voice and the overall tone of each conversation. The more English courses I take, the more grammatical errors I notice in English fictional pieces I read. Summer's Gone is filled with them. This issue has to be handled by chapter 5. By "handled", I do not mean releasing new updates with improved dialogue. I mean polishing the dialogue of the entire AVN. From Chapter 1 straight to the latest chapter. This is an issue that needs to be dealt with before a Steam release can even be thought of. But I'm pretty sure that Oceanlab has already thought of this issue, and has taken the necessary steps to deal with it. If not, he should consider this issue.
• The subplots are steadily increasing. I admire Ocean's ambitions, but I do hope that he does not go beyond what he can handle both mentally and physically. The last thing any of us needs is for Oceanlabs to overwork himself. His creative decisions aren't that much of an issue when it comes to how he forms his story, it's whether or not he can keep up with everything in a healthy manner. Summer's Gone probably has the most subplots of any AVN in its genre. I do hope that he paces himself in how he deals with this.
• Most issues in regard to art and cinematics are directly tied to lack of funds, time, and hardware. So I will not be too harsh here. But I did indeed notice many inconsistencies. I do have faith in Ocean's ability to fix these mistakes in the future, but several of these errors are visible. Not enough to affect my experience playing this game, but some of them are noticeable.
• There are several more areas where criticism would be valid, but they're also not significant enough to require any immediate attention.

To sum it up, no AVN is perfect. Despite my favor for this game, I can't allow that to blind me to its flaws. Still my favorite game by far, but it has its shortcomings.

 

[Carefree247]

I'm not even done with the update and I absolutely love it! I hope all those who complained about the tabletop session can relax now.

Spoiler: This is only for those that played the recent update

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I somewhat dread Sonya's character arc as I understand where iranians come from and what the culture and the people mostly are on about and have become, so I wonder how deep Ocean is wiling to delve into the matter as it's fairly complex but with simple understanding for the native or someone who has lived with them long enough to get the culture and principle.

More like two confused heads made a deal that they're going to destroy it later.

Bella's story started out fast along with nami but meshed so well she needs to sit in the benches till others catch up.

 

[Quarron]

Bella's story started out fast along with nami but meshed so well she needs to sit in the benches till others catch up.

I think this issue can be solved in the next chapter. Honestly, these two have one of the best relationships among VN games even though their relationship hasn't developed enough yet. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

 

[Mortarion]

Have anyone find out who is FUTA?

FUTA was never the topic from the beginning, only trans. But more about that below.

The tags here in the forum combine both fetishes, which is why they are often confused.

hasn't been introduced yet.

Odin73 The complete transcontent is scrapped and gone - for now. In the release post on SS/Patreon Ocean has mentioned his reasons for this step, somewhere here should the last dev post be leaked. If not i can repost it.

I wonder what Summer's role in this game's gonna be. Let's say she somehow comes back, I don't really think a lot of people are gonna drop the already established LIs for her. I think if she comes back it's gonna be right at the time when MC is getting "real close" with someone and her returning is gonna set all the progress back to 0. And maybe she was just a plot device to have edgy MC and won't appear again (That would be kinda stupid). I'm genuinely curious about this.

That thought has crossed my mind to. What also a possibility is, should Summer ever appear again, is that she is complete nuts and goes rampage on a raidboss level.