Ren'Py Summertime Saga [v21.0.0 wip.6440] [Kompas Productions]

[Ungawa]

I'm actually surprised it's taken this long for someone to bring up Star Citizen. I happen to think the parallels between the development of that game and the development of this one are kind of obvious.

Both are examples of projects that, at least to anyone not actually working on them, seem to be suffering from the same problems: feature creep, overly ambitious design, stuff like that.

And the same criticisms (and defenses) are being thrown around for both games, too.

Then you're being dishonest about both.

Star Citizen gets millions off a promise of a tech demo while this one has been built and released on what it actually promises. It gives you new story with the characters, the side characters are updated considerably, and with it being 40ish percent done, you really can't say that it's "overly ambitious" when the games own origins is that it was a way for DC to learn how to code.

No, the criticisms aren't the same nor the supposed defenses. That's just not looking at them holistically.

 

[Ungawa]

p.s.: I think it's time you tell us your real identity. You were OJ Simpson's lawyer when they prosecuted him for murder.

He's dead. Stop being a prick on purpose.

 

[P3]

I am having an issue with the latest Android port. When I inspect the first piece of the cow statue, my game locks as it shows the bottom of the statue. I have to close the game completely to continue playing. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Deleted member 32133]

Do we have saves yet? Can't be bothered to go through the entire game again.

 

[McSlut]

i'm really just happy we're getting the "sneaking into jenny's bed" scene again. i hope it's not nerfed so to speak.

and then it's on to eve. i expect great things, roxxy route quality. i hope 0.19 will still come out while it's summer. man i'm excited

 

[Bobtwinpeeks]

How do I print screen in this game. When I click windows+prtsc it print screens the game folder, not the actual in game screen. Very strange. Please, help.

 

[endlust]

Well, there's no perfect solution. They can't throw it all in one big update because that would last way too long, and they can't split it in two consecutive updates (releasing the first half first and the second later once patreons vote for it again) because then you'd have a full update without real sex scenes, which is something patreons just don't tolerate. So in this area of conflict between release speed/update size, amounts of content and sex scenes they'll have to find a way and went for a compromise. I mean, we do get bigger updates now, so it's likely only 2 or 3 updates per character instead of 4 or more.

I agree, you're right there isn't a perfect solution. I just think there is a more efficient path forward than his current model. As I said earlier, his dev plan is kinda backwards. He's building the branches of the tree before the trunk.

Updates are taking longer and longer to complete anyway and characters' stories could be completed if there was more structure. He could have finished the main story and still added sex scenes for characters while he finished it. As it is currently, there are some core systems/features that will not only permeate every character (dating, main story, pregnancy) but require tweeks and adjustments along the way. DC is trying to squeeze those systems into every girl's story instead of building around them which can lead to confusion/frustration for players.

 

[PayneToTheMax]

But it is a hassle to unlock the contraceptives.

Isn't that more of an issue on your part?

 

[srksrk 68]

But it is a hassle to unlock the contraceptives.

I found it a rather fun part of the game, and it promises future story updates wrt/ Priya.

 

[kalpak]

anyone why dose the last save not working ? anyone share pls last save pls

 

[Ghostly Hale]

You know what? I rather enjoy this fantastic game.

But -- Haters gonna hate.

So i'm a hater cuase i'm telling you your god DC is robbing you? Hmm, that's some mighty fine armor. But if i'm this will be as good as fallout 76.

 

[kimjongew]

Not gonna lie, the way he mentioned the 18.5 update before (I thought he said art had been done already?), I figured it was just waiting on animation so it'd be a week or two postponement. Not a month or more.

I'm not supporting and in no big rush, but there does seem to be some big issues with development and management.

Looking at another project being developed: Wildlife was making 10k when SS was in the 30k region and managed to get content up, create another, separate game and hire a team.

Now Wildlife is making almost the same amount, but the quality and amount of content they're producing is far higher. They've managed to acquire an office for work, they have a good team structure and someone who is managing the development to optimize everything.

They look professional and SS is just not. I understand in the past that DC said $30k was the goal and that's it, but he hasn't even staffed the team based off that goal (afaik) and with the amount he makes now it should really be a professional quality.

 

[srksrk 68]

Not gonna lie, the way he mentioned the 18.5 update before (I thought he said art had been done already?), I figured it was just waiting on animation so it'd be a week or two postponement. Not a month or more.

I'm not supporting and in no big rush, but there does seem to be some big issues with development and management.

Looking at another project being developed: Wildlife was making 10k when SS was in the 30k region and managed to get content up, create another, separate game and hire a team.

Now Wildlife is making almost the same amount, but the quality and amount of content they're producing is far higher. They've managed to acquire an office for work, they have a good team structure and someone who is managing the development to optimize everything.

They look professional and SS is just not. I understand in the past that DC said $30k was the goal and that's it, but he hasn't even staffed the team based off that goal (afaik) and with the amount he makes now it should really be a professional quality.

Well then, don't support Summertime Saga. But, hey, you already don't. Not sure how you can be helped then. Play Wild Life and be happy maybe?

The main difference between the two seem to be hand drawn vs. rendered images. It is well known that the second are much easier to produce. I don't know Wild Life and I am surprised where out of a sudden that came from, because I was under the impression that Summetime Saga was the top adult project on patreon. If they provide content as fast as you say then I am happy for their community. But they require a $10 tier to get the uncensored thing as far as I see, while from DC you get everything for free.

 

[KingOfBachata]

Would be fucking awesome we can upgrade the milk farm to something like this:



What do you guys think?

 

[kimjongew]

Well then, don't support Summertime Saga. But, hey, you already don't. Not sure how you can be helped then. Play Wild Life and be happy maybe?

The main difference between the two seem to be hand drawn vs. rendered images. It is well known that the second are much easier to produce. I don't know Wild Life and I am surprised where out of a sudden that came from, because I was under the impression that Summetime Saga was the top adult project on patreon. If they provide content as fast as you say then I am happy for their community. But they require a $10 tier to get the uncensored thing as far as I see, while from DC you get everything for free.

1.) Attempting to discount posts that are contrary to your view, because you likely lack a legitimate or sensible argument to support your view. Notice how I don't bash DC or the project, but simply compareed SS to another game and point out ways to improve content?

2.) You're on F95, the content is free regardless. It honestly doesn't matter whether or not DC is providing the content for free or not. You've got two products making similar amounts with a large disparity in content.

3.) Blindly feeding on content, being passively aggressive to those you don't agree with and refusing to acknowledge any issues or potential ways to improve doesn't help anyone. It just makes you look bad and causes hostile responses plain and simple. That being said we are, again, on F95, thus I don't expect DC to see nor care about responses here. I'm simply pointing out obvious things.

 

[PayneToTheMax]

Not gonna lie, the way he mentioned the 18.5 update before (I thought he said art had been done already?), I figured it was just waiting on animation so it'd be a week or two postponement. Not a month or more.

I'm not supporting and in no big rush, but there does seem to be some big issues with development and management.

Looking at another project being developed: Wildlife was making 10k when SS was in the 30k region and managed to get content up, create another, separate game and hire a team.

Now Wildlife is making almost the same amount, but the quality and amount of content they're producing is far higher. They've managed to acquire an office for work, they have a good team structure and someone who is managing the development to optimize everything.

They look professional and SS is just not. I understand in the past that DC said $30k was the goal and that's it, but he hasn't even staffed the team based off that goal (afaik) and with the amount he makes now it should really be a professional quality.

Wildlife cut out the entire Lesbian sex animations last time I checked.

 

[Snugglepuff]

Would be fucking awesome we can upgrade the milk farm to something like this:

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What do you guys think?

This isn't Free Cities... Going to give this a hard "FUCK NO!".

 

[Jay.k]

After saving Crystal from prison i can't proceed story like Seliing Meth because don't have that option and only that this option 'This isridiculous, I know you're Clyde!. I hope someone post latest save files so i can play the game and the last thing is the Goal Tracker only show Hints coming later...

 

[Seburu]

Would be fucking awesome we can upgrade the milk farm to something like this:

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What do you guys think?

What game is that?

 

[Ataman87]

I have i question from previous updates i was under the impression that Jenny was bisexual (wathing lesbian porn , playing whit Roxy's tits and so on .. ) , i was hoping for some ffm treesome is any of this planed or that is all so scraped?