Ren'Py Abandoned The DeLuca Family [Season 1] [HopesGaming]

[TomPhan]

Awesome game so far! The story is top notch, especially Luna's backstory.
And it's not just the story itself, but the specific lines of dialogue in which it is told are expertly chosen as well. One line was it all it took for little Viola to become an absolute legend.

Overall, I only have a few minor gripes with the game as of now (they must be minor because I did rate it 5/5 after all):

1. The contract missions could use some love. I assume they are still being worked on, but right now they feel very grindy. I think this is mostly because
   • there is always one mission that is better than all the others in terms of xp/cash reward, so choosing any of the others feels pointless at any given point in time and
   • there is no information about how likely it is to complete a mission given the current stats and equipment, so spending money on skills and gear is a bit of a guessing game.
2. I found that installing cameras instead of audio recorders actually detracted from the story instead of adding to it.
   Spoiler: Video recordings

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3. It doesn't feel right to me that s Luna path is unavoidable as of now, while romancing the other girls is optional. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Luna as much as the next guy, but if anything it makes the other ladies more special as it actually requires some effort to win them over, while Luna will end up in the MC's lap no matter how much of a dick he's been towards her. I understand that alternate versions of various scenes require additonal effort, but given that players have the option to not be nice towards her in the first place, it's somewhat inconsequential that the MC takes over in key moments to be a knight in shining armor.
   
   Spoiler: My name is Luna

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Again though, I absolutely love this game so far, so these are all minor issues in my book... Just a few thoughts I wanted to get out there for consideration, and potentially discussion. Also, did I mention how much I loved Luna's backstory?

 

[Iron-Cut]

Awesome game so far! The story is top notch, especially Luna's backstory.
And it's not just the story itself, but the specific lines of dialogue in which it is told are expertly chosen as well. One line was it all it took for little Viola to become an absolute legend.

Overall, I only have a few minor gripes with the game as of now (they must be minor because I did rate it 5/5 after all):

1. The contract missions could use some love. I assume they are still being worked on, but right now they feel very grindy. I think this is mostly because
   • there is always one mission that is better than all the others in terms of xp/cash reward, so choosing any of the others feels pointless at any given point in time and
   • there is no information about how likely it is to complete a mission given the current stats and equipment, so spending money on skills and gear is a bit of a guessing game.
2. I found that installing cameras instead of audio recorders actually detracted from the story instead of adding to it.
   Spoiler: Video recordings

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3. It doesn't feel right to me that s Luna path is unavoidable as of now, while romancing the other girls is optional. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Luna as much as the next guy, but if anything it makes the other ladies more special as it actually requires some effort to win them over, while Luna will end up in the MC's lap no matter how much of a dick he's been towards her. I understand that alternate versions of various scenes require additonal effort, but given that players have the option to not be nice towards her in the first place, it's somewhat inconsequential that the MC takes over in key moments to be a knight in shining armor.
   
   Spoiler: My name is Luna

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Again though, I absolutely love this game so far, so these are all minor issues in my book... Just a few thoughts I wanted to get out there for consideration, and potentially discussion. Also, did I mention how much I loved Luna's backstory?

i totally agree on the Russian Roulette part, i may be wrong but i think HopesGaming said that the missions are a work in progress, the cameras (if the guide is not wrong) do change some stats as in making the mc more corrupt or willing to do more pervish stuff like that so there is that...

 

[KekWGgWP]

Can't wait for the new update, i'm very curious about how Isabel's story will evolve.

 

[Xillonen]

Fix for the magic touch questline with Gracie.

Note to others! ONLY download if you have this bug. Just replace this in the main game folder and you should be able to start the event (Her room day time)

I have tried this.Did not work.
Note: there was no 473763_script.rpy file in the \game folder but I copied it anyway, left game, re-ran it.

I've also tried backing up saves, deleting the game, re-unpacking it, copying over the saves and once again copying 473763_script.rpy into the \game folder. It didn't have a copy to replace.
Once I ran the game though, there was an 473763_script.rpyc file (c at the end) but the quest still didn't pop up while talking to Gracie during afternoon in her room.
Any other suggestions are more than welcomed :-/


Edit: maybe this helps.

Out of the Main Story I have 9/10 completed.
Main events 3/3
Luna events 6/6
Gracie events 5/8 (stuck at The Magic Touch!)
Isabel events 3/3

Additionally when checking hidden recordings from Gracie's room, I only have 2. Recording and 4. Recording
There's no 1 or 3, not sure if that's relevant.

 

[HopesGaming]

I have tried this.Did not work.
Note: there was no 473763_script.rpy file in the \game folder but I copied it anyway, left game, re-ran it.

I've also tried backing up saves, deleting the game, re-unpacking it, copying over the saves and once again copying 473763_script.rpy into the \game folder. It didn't have a copy to replace.
Once I ran the game though, there was an 473763_script.rpyc file (c at the end) but the quest still didn't pop up while talking to Gracie during afternoon in her room.
Any other suggestions are more than welcomed :-/

I have no 473763_script file. I only have a script file.
Try deleting the number infront.

 

[JeefZ]

Luna Gracie come to me (chanting ) Yep I'm fuckin' weird... Sooo What

 

[Xillonen]

I have no 473763_script file. I only have a script file.
Try deleting the number infront.

Wow, you're completely right! For some reason when clicking to download the script, the page automatically put that number in front of it (I have NO idea why). Once I removed the numbers and overwrote the script file without the numbers, the option appeared in her dialogue. Thank you and I must say, VERY nice work with the game, I'm sure you get this a LOT! Keep up the good work!

 

[HopesGaming]

Awesome game so far! The story is top notch, especially Luna's backstory.
And it's not just the story itself, but the specific lines of dialogue in which it is told are expertly chosen as well. One line was it all it took for little Viola to become an absolute legend.

Overall, I only have a few minor gripes with the game as of now (they must be minor because I did rate it 5/5 after all):

1. The contract missions could use some love. I assume they are still being worked on, but right now they feel very grindy. I think this is mostly because
   • there is always one mission that is better than all the others in terms of xp/cash reward, so choosing any of the others feels pointless at any given point in time and
   • there is no information about how likely it is to complete a mission given the current stats and equipment, so spending money on skills and gear is a bit of a guessing game.
2. I found that installing cameras instead of audio recorders actually detracted from the story instead of adding to it.
   Spoiler: Video recordings

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3. It doesn't feel right to me that s Luna path is unavoidable as of now, while romancing the other girls is optional. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Luna as much as the next guy, but if anything it makes the other ladies more special as it actually requires some effort to win them over, while Luna will end up in the MC's lap no matter how much of a dick he's been towards her. I understand that alternate versions of various scenes require additonal effort, but given that players have the option to not be nice towards her in the first place, it's somewhat inconsequential that the MC takes over in key moments to be a knight in shining armor.
   
   Spoiler: My name is Luna

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Again though, I absolutely love this game so far, so these are all minor issues in my book... Just a few thoughts I wanted to get out there for consideration, and potentially discussion. Also, did I mention how much I loved Luna's backstory?

1. Contract part is something I have planned to do a complete rework on.
To be more specific- hiring a coder and make it more complex and more fun.

2. It is the old question about when to go adult and when to keep it realistic.
There are no real answers as it is different from person to person. Some like it to be realistic while other like the silly adult stuff that can happen anytime.
In the end, I've decided to go away from a hundred percent realistic style and gone for the more funsies moments.
Of course, that doesn't mean it will go complete ape-shit with dildo guns and whatnot. It's just a bit above the normal view of what 'realism'.

3. The answer to this is simple; I am just one guy and doing this as a hobby. Have to pick your battles or you end up overextending.
Now, why Luna?
Isabel is with Antonio. Cordia is not a teenager that has time for romance. Between Gracie and Luna- that will be a spoiler.

But the game is in constant development. So things may change down the line. Can always go back and add a different path if I so feel like it.

(4.) The Russian roulette part can't be a choice (even I wanted it to be tbh).
It's true Luna is okay with it. But only as a human being. In her heart, she wouldn't be able to accept mc if he didn't take the oath. This is a girl that got stabbed by someone she trusted (Gaia) when she was merely a seven-year-old girl. She has severe trusting issues.
So if mc can make a choice it means, I as the author, have to end the current path for those two if a player does not take the oath. So I decided to make it obligatory.

Hope that answered some of your questions.
Thanks for the kind words!

 

[TomPhan]

1. Contract part is something I have planned to do a complete rework on.
To be more specific- hiring a coder and make it more complex and more fun.

2. It is the old question about when to go adult and when to keep it realistic.
There are no real answers as it is different from person to person. Some like it to be realistic while other like the silly adult stuff that can happen anytime.
In the end, I've decided to go away from a hundred percent realistic style and gone for the more funsies moments.
Of course, that doesn't mean it will go complete ape-shit with dildo guns and whatnot. It's just a bit above the normal view of what 'realism'.

3. The answer to this is simple; I am just one guy and doing this as a hobby. Have to pick your battles or you end up overextending.
Now, why Luna?
Isabel is with Antonio. Cordia is not a teenager that has time for romance. Between Gracie and Luna- that will be a spoiler.

But the game is in constant development. So things may change down the line. Can always go back and add a different path if I so feel like it.

(4.) The Russian roulette part can't be a choice (even I wanted it to be tbh).
It's true Luna is okay with it. But only as a human being. In her heart, she wouldn't be able to accept mc if he didn't take the oath. This is a girl that got stabbed by someone she trusted (Gaia) when she was merely a seven-year-old girl. She has severe trusting issues.
So if mc can make a choice it means, I as the author, have to end the current path for those two if a player does not take the oath. So I decided to make it obligatory.

Hope that answered some of your questions.
Thanks for the kind words!

Thanks for your answers!

About Luna and the Russian Roulette part, I completely understand your point of view - I'm simply wondering if there's a way to make the player feel more like he earned her trust, instead of it happening automatically - ideally without the need to create additional content on your part. But I'm also not quite sure how to do that.

That being said, I absolutely agree with your approach of "picking your battles" - branching stories can get out of hand real fast. It is probably a way better approach to finish the main story first and then, and only then, start thinking about potential twists and turns and whatnot.

Either way, just keep doing your thing, and I am positive your game will end up being one of the most wonderful VNs I know of!

 

[Rhazes]

Luna... Yeah, going to stick my dick in crazy. Wish me luck everyone. I might need it.

 

[UnoriginalUserName]

Wow, you're completely right! For some reason when clicking to download the script, the page automatically put that number in front of it (I have NO idea why).

That's a "feature" of sorts all F95 downloads have to prevent file overwriting or some such (as it was briefly explained to me by a site staff member).

Every single file you download from F95 directly will be affected so you'll want to get used to deleting those numbers if you do it often.

 

[Master of Puppets]

That's a "feature" of sorts all F95 downloads have to prevent file overwriting or some such (as it was briefly explained to me by a site staff member).

Every single file you download from F95 directly will be affected so you'll want to get used to deleting those numbers if you do it often.

And if you're uploading files, and the filename is important, best put it in a zip. It doesn't rename files inside archives.

 

[Stareagle lord]

i have an idea how mc could 'earn' luna's and everyone's trust. Luna and gracie gets wounded in said place after the battle were gracie thinks they are on a mission and MC saves them by calling in reinforcements and he does this without an oath, and have mc talk to wilfred after that with something along the lines of to 'id be willing to take that oat by the way, but in return for said oath id like to know somethings because living in the dark is no way to really live at all.' while rest overhears by 'accident' now don't get me wrong i like your story and all the good with the bad but this would be an opening for mc to earn some trust points if not full blown trust with only a forced oath as 'trust' pretty much.

 

[Iron-Cut]

Cordia is not a teenager that has time for romance

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cmon HopesGaming old buddy old pall.... not even a little bit ????

 

[voldybuff]

that doesn't mean it will go complete ape-shit with dildo guns and whatnot

Unsubscribed.

 

[Den187]

HopesGaming Congratulations on winning the contest! I would vote for you too if I could... I'm glad that you made more content with Isabel in the upcoming update. Will we see in this update further development of relationship MC with Gracie?

 

[Abhai]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cmon HopesGaming old buddy old pall.... not even a little bit ????

he did say "no romance", but he didnt say "no love"

 

[nobody_cares]

I have tried this.Did not work.
Note: there was no 473763_script.rpy file in the \game folder but I copied it anyway, left game, re-ran it.

I've also tried backing up saves, deleting the game, re-unpacking it, copying over the saves and once again copying 473763_script.rpy into the \game folder. It didn't have a copy to replace.
Once I ran the game though, there was an 473763_script.rpyc file (c at the end) but the quest still didn't pop up while talking to Gracie during afternoon in her room.
Any other suggestions are more than welcomed :-/


Edit: maybe this helps.

Out of the Main Story I have 9/10 completed.
Main events 3/3
Luna events 6/6
Gracie events 5/8 (stuck at The Magic Touch!)
Isabel events 3/3

Additionally when checking hidden recordings from Gracie's room, I only have 2. Recording and 4. Recording
There's no 1 or 3, not sure if that's relevant.

Renaming the file "473763_script.rpy" to "script.rpy" and copy it into game folder

 

[reddforrest55]

This is the first project that i've dl'd from here and decided to support on patreon from seeing what's already there. Looking promising!

 

[miller205]

anyone know anymore games like this 1? to play while waiting on update