VN Ren'Py Completed The Escort [Final v1.01 SE] [DrFronkonstinMD]

[Falco Falcone]

I'm not sure. Steam doesn't allow their content to be shared in other platforms if they don't have a similar price. If I upload this last version to Itch without setting a price, they'll probably give me a warning. Although it's such a small project that I don't know if they'll notice or if they have scrappers looking around for their content.

Just a suggestion. You might want to beware of itch.io. Wildman Games (of "Stranded In Space") has had some trouble with them. I don't know the details, but they were royally pissed off about something. I think it had to do with the money side of things.

It might be worth your while just checking with them first before doing anything with itch. This may be a false alarm, but forewarned is, if necessary (hopefully not), forearmed, as "they" say.

Just trying to help.

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

drfronkonstinmd while you are here (I'm passing out, so no need to reply now), what's the plan now? Are you working on the next game in line, well, I know you have another project in line, no need to answer if you do not want to, just like the question below

I was also curious about Real Dreams. I kind of feel like we should get the dev pages (on F95) changed on that game to you, and linked to you, since you are the dev now

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

drfronkonstinmd while you are here (I'm passing out, so no need to reply now), what's the plan now? Are you working on the next game in line, well, I know you have another project in line, no need to answer if you do not want to, just like the question below

I was also curious about Real Dreams. I kind of feel like we should get the dev pages (on F95) changed on that game to you, and linked to you, since you are the dev now

I sent a pm to one of the admins asking if they would give me control over the main post in the Real Dreams thread, but I got no response so far.

About what’s next, I’m currently working on the next project. I’ve been busy with the Steam version of The Escort these past few weeks, but I’ve got the script, the main characters and the environments ready, so the preproduction stage is essentially over. After rendering a few scenes from the prologue, I noticed I wasn't 100% happy with the female character because some poses looked a little ridiculous given her… ahem, proportions. Her face wasn’t in line with my usual characters either, so after going back to the drawing board, I’m much happier now. In fact, I posted a couple of updates yesterday on SubscribeStar.

I’m also setting up a Patreon page to post content that’s not explicitly incestual. Basically everything I’m doing without being specific about the whole story. I’ll try to find a way to share early releases without breaking Patreon rules and without having to resort to patches and “roommates”.

So far I’ve got around 26-27 Daz scenes from the prologue ready to insert the new Dee model, so that should be pretty quick. Thanks to the Steam release, I’m really close to having enough to finally get myself a little beast of a workstation, so I’ll be able to work faster from now on. Also animations should be smoother.

That’s it for now!

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

Just a suggestion. You might want to beware of itch.io. Wildman Games (of "Stranded In Space") has had some trouble with them. I don't know the details, but they were royally pissed off about something. I think it had to do with the money side of things.

It might be worth your while just checking with them first before doing anything with itch. This may be a false alarm, but forewarned is, if necessary (hopefully not), forearmed, as "they" say.

Just trying to help.

I've had no problem with them so far, but it's true that the game's essentially "free" with the option to set your own price (which, obviously has only happened 6 times out of the 1884 downloads that the game's had so far). I don't know if they'd start acting weird if I suddenly decided that I wanted to give it a defined price.

I honestly don't know what to do with Itch now that the game's in a "commercial" stage. Should I leave that version there as the last official free package?

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

I sent a pm to one of the admins asking if they would give me control over the main post in the Real Dreams thread, but I got no response so far.

About what’s next, I’m currently working on the next project. I’ve been busy with the Steam version of The Escort these past few weeks, but I’ve got the script, the main characters and the environments ready, so the preproduction stage is essentially over. After rendering a few scenes from the prologue, I noticed I wasn't 100% happy with the female character because some poses looked a little ridiculous given her… ahem, proportions. Her face wasn’t in line with my usual characters either, so after going back to the drawing board, I’m much happier now. In fact, I posted a couple of updates yesterday on SubscribeStar.

I’m also setting up a Patreon page to post content that’s not explicitly incestual. Basically everything I’m doing without being specific about the whole story. I’ll try to find a way to share early releases without breaking Patreon rules and without having to resort to patches and “roommates”.

So far I’ve got around 26-27 Daz scenes from the prologue ready to insert the new Dee model, so that should be pretty quick. Thanks to the Steam release, I’m really close to having enough to finally get myself a little beast of a workstation, so I’ll be able to work faster from now on. Also animations should be smoother.

That’s it for now!

Good deal. I will see if I can do something about the thread, might have to release something or have Patreon to show you have the game now etc, but I will ask around.


Edit:

You need to submit a ticket and ask for ownership of the game/thread.

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

drfronkonstinmd you need to submit a ticket to claim ownership of the thread for Real Dreams, and more than likely some information to show you are now the owner, pretty sure it stays abandoned though until you produce an update

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

almost u playable on android.
text box opacity is too dark hiding 1/3 screen and obviously almost every animation and 18+ scenes. there is no option to hide text or lower opacity.

Please, check this:

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and let me know if it's better this way. Thanks!

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

Ok, so after more than a year on SubscribeStar and 10 days on Steam, the result is almost unanimous: The Escort is a very short game. Apart from all the people who thought this was going to be an NTR fest in the first few pages of this thread (and were proven wrong after that), the #1 issue even with super positive reviews is always the short time it takes to finish all paths.

Now, as you know, I was ready to start with my next project. The problem? I've been checking and even though I thought it was longer it's just a few pages more and nothing else.

"So? Make it longer..."

I've been considering it and I wish I could, but it's a concept that only works for a short story and it can get too silly and random if I stretch it too much. It's definitely material for another 25-30 minute game, so I'm quite worried that, even if I truly like the idea and I'd love to develop it, it's going to have a lukewarm reception due to having the same problem as The Escort.

Now, I've got 3 more long term ideas that I'm almost equally pumped to develop, so I'd like to add your opinions to my personal feelings and see what you think about the stories that I have to offer.

I'm going to add a poll to the main post and it would be awesome if you could vote for one or two of your favourite options.

Thanks a lot!

 

[CrazyRabbit]

Ok, so after more than a year on SubscribeStar and 10 days on Steam, the result is almost unanimous: The Escort is a very short game. Apart from all the people who thought this was going to be an NTR fest in the first few pages of this thread (and were proven wrong after that), the #1 issue even with super positive reviews is always the short time it takes to finish all paths.

Now, as you know, I was ready to start with my next project. The problem? I've been checking and even though I thought it was longer it's just a few pages more and nothing else.

"So? Make it longer..."

I've been considering it and I wish I could, but it's a concept that only works for a short story and it can get too silly and random if I stretch it too much. It's definitely material for another 25-30 minute game, so I'm quite worried that, even if I truly like the idea and I'd love to develop it, it's going to have a lukewarm reception due to having the same problem as The Escort.

Now, I've got 3 more long term ideas that I'm almost equally pumped to develop, so I'd like to add your opinions to my personal feelings and see what you think about the stories that I have to offer.

I'm going to add a poll to the main post and it would be awesome if you could vote for one or two of your favourite options.

Thanks a lot!

Wow hard to choose...

I voted for 2 of them but that doesn't mean the other 2 don't do anything for me. I'd still be glad to play them

 

[PapaPhat]

Ok, so after more than a year on SubscribeStar and 10 days on Steam, the result is almost unanimous: The Escort is a very short game. Apart from all the people who thought this was going to be an NTR fest in the first few pages of this thread (and were proven wrong after that), the #1 issue even with super positive reviews is always the short time it takes to finish all paths.

Now, as you know, I was ready to start with my next project. The problem? I've been checking and even though I thought it was longer it's just a few pages more and nothing else.

"So? Make it longer..."

I've been considering it and I wish I could, but it's a concept that only works for a short story and it can get too silly and random if I stretch it too much. It's definitely material for another 25-30 minute game, so I'm quite worried that, even if I truly like the idea and I'd love to develop it, it's going to have a lukewarm reception due to having the same problem as The Escort.

Now, I've got 3 more long term ideas that I'm almost equally pumped to develop, so I'd like to add your opinions to my personal feelings and see what you think about the stories that I have to offer.

I'm going to add a poll to the main post and it would be awesome if you could vote for one or two of your favourite options.

Thanks a lot!

Greetings my friend The Escort is a perfect short AVN as she is in her current state! My only critique is still the same, work on making smoother animations in your future endeavors. Your renders are outstanding as is your story and dialogue. Just make sure that you tell folks that the Escort is a short story. You already did that here in the first line of your description.

The Escort is a short story

I didn't read the Steam description before I made my purchase because I already knew what I was buying, a high quality short story by a rather talented first time dev. If folks don't read the description that is NOT your fault. Anyone who complains about the Escort being a short story here on F95 is an idiot for not reading the description.

However, there is no such warning on the Steam version. That is a change you should make immediately. Not telling folks up front that this is a short story is a bad idea and will always lead to complaints. The way you worded the description on Steam is misleading... "The Special Edition is finally live, but wait... This is NOT how the night was supposed to go! I need to lay down and find a way to fix this... Or maybe not?"

Special Edition? I guess I need to replay this Steam version now. I haven't done that yet. I was rather pleased with the final public version you presented here on F95zone. After playing it, I felt like I had just experienced a brilliant proof of concept so if you want to make a series of shorts on this character then I'm all for that but the Escort is complete. I wouldn't recommend changing it any further unless you can smooth out the animations. TBH, those look like .gif files made with only two images, one up and one down. That .gif format CAN produce decent animation but requires no fewer than 5 images and better with 10-15. Not sure what you did to animate this version but it needs work. Hoping you made those improvements when I go to play the Steam version.

Whatever the case, please know that I enjoy your work and eagerly look forward to your next project.

Adventure ever on, Phat

PS: Taking a look at the Steam version right now. The animations do show signs of improvement. However, the animation of Josh on top of Jen moving Josh's entire POV instead of just his hips is still inducing motion sickness. Only his hips should move... I do see the overall improvement. Keep up the great work!

 

[millyvanilly84]

Ok, so after more than a year on SubscribeStar and 10 days on Steam, the result is almost unanimous: The Escort is a very short game. Apart from all the people who thought this was going to be an NTR fest in the first few pages of this thread (and were proven wrong after that), the #1 issue even with super positive reviews is always the short time it takes to finish all paths.

Now, as you know, I was ready to start with my next project. The problem? I've been checking and even though I thought it was longer it's just a few pages more and nothing else.

"So? Make it longer..."

I've been considering it and I wish I could, but it's a concept that only works for a short story and it can get too silly and random if I stretch it too much. It's definitely material for another 25-30 minute game, so I'm quite worried that, even if I truly like the idea and I'd love to develop it, it's going to have a lukewarm reception due to having the same problem as The Escort.

Now, I've got 3 more long term ideas that I'm almost equally pumped to develop, so I'd like to add your opinions to my personal feelings and see what you think about the stories that I have to offer.

I'm going to add a poll to the main post and it would be awesome if you could vote for one or two of your favourite options.

Thanks a lot!

Thanks for being honest.
I would approach this conundrum this way. I would ask myself, is making it longer taking away from the overall story? Is the additional content obviously an add on or does it make sense story wise?

A part of the charm of The Escort was the brevity, because it was a complete experience. You might want to enhance the "meat" of the encounters, rather than the story itself. For example, in The Escort, me and others asked for an extended scene of the dream, another of mom blowing dad, or some stuff at the pool. As you can see, they were not story extension requests, but sexual content ones. I mean I bought the Special Edition for the extra stuff (and to support) as you replied to my post with your plans. I don't think anyone will mind if you establish yourself as a short story but super satisfying experience creating developer. Think of Half Life 2 Episodes or Sin Episodes (sad abandoned face). In any case, a poll will show the general feeling, I am with you whatever you make.

 

[hrimthyrs]

Now, I've got 3 more long term ideas that I'm almost equally pumped to develop, so I'd like to add your opinions to my personal feelings and see what you think about the stories that I have to offer.

Given that you have ideas for longer games ready to go, I would advise (and voted as such on SS) going ahead with the second, short project and then move onto the longer projects. You'll see as you get into those that the discussion thread for any game that can't be completed in a year attracts people that don't seem to have anything better to do with their lives but shout how the game has been abandoned.

Doesn't matter how regularly you release progress updates, doesn't matter how frequently you release game updates, they will pop in as regularly as the NTR worriers were early in the thread. They'll slink away for a couple weeks every time a new update drops, and then come back and start back up accusing you of "milking" and saying that crowdfunding is a blight and devs should live on air and sunlight for however long it takes to produces a complete game and then sell copies of it as their sole sources of income.

If you have two completed games under your belt, the rest of us will have ammo to counter their drivel. The milking worriers won't be convinced, but anybody who is on the fence may find it persuasive.

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

However, there is no such warning on the Steam version. That is a change you should make immediately. Not telling folks up front that this is a short story is a bad idea and will always lead to complaints. The way you worded the description on Steam is misleading... "The Special Edition is finally live, but wait... This is NOT how the night was supposed to go! I need to lay down and find a way to fix this... Or maybe not?"

Wow! I've written "Short story" so many times since I started the project that I hadn't noticed it was not included in the description! Thanks for the heads up! It's fixed now.

Also, thanks for your comment. Sticking to my original plan is definitely an option.

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

Given that you have ideas for longer games ready to go, I would advise (and voted as such on SS) going ahead with the second, short project and then move onto the longer projects. You'll see as you get into those that the discussion thread for any game that can't be completed in a year attracts people that don't seem to have anything better to do with their lives but shout how the game has been abandoned.

Doesn't matter how regularly you release progress updates, doesn't matter how frequently you release game updates, they will pop in as regularly as the NTR worriers were early in the thread. They'll slink away for a couple weeks every time a new update drops, and then come back and start back up accusing you of "milking" and saying that crowdfunding is a blight and devs should live on air and sunlight for however long it takes to produces a complete game and then sell copies of it as their sole sources of income.

If you have two completed games under your belt, the rest of us will have ammo to counter their drivel. The milking worriers won't be convinced, but anybody who is on the fence may find it persuasive.

Wow... Two full arguments in favour of another short one. I didn't expect that. The point of having two completed projects to prove I can be consistent is also interesting. Thanks!

On the other hand, almost all the votes seem to point towards longer projects focused on the more personal aspects of a relationship instead of games where the beef is on the story itself.

 

[PapaPhat]

Wow! I've written "Short story" so many times since I started the project that I hadn't noticed it was not included in the description! Thanks for the heads up! It's fixed now.

Also, thanks for your comment. Sticking to my original plan is definitely an option.

Wow... Two full arguments in favour of another short one.

"The Escort is a short Visual Novel" says it perfectly. Now if folks complain they have no one to blame except themselves for not reading the information provided.

As to your next project, I'm still hopeful for more of Real Dreams, even if you have to take your work, rename the project and start a new thread. If you go that route, make sure to include any proof you have that the artwork is YOUR work. IMHO, your style is evident in Real Dreams. I generally gravitate toward medium sized breasts but you make a convincing case for the bigger boobies An Escort series of shorts would also be cool but you make what you like. If you are enjoying it, we will likely enjoy it too!

Adventure ever on my friend, Phat

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[shingouki2]

Make Real Dreams your long project (sort of long I guess) and alternate it with short stories. Then make an anthology bundle on Steam for your short stories.

 

[namisit]

Please, check this: MEGA and let me know if it's better this way. Thanks!

tried and cant install, cleared storage up to 15gb free space just in case but getting this error.
APP NOT INSTALLED AS PAKCAGE. APPEARS TO BE INVALID.
before trying installing new one, I uninstalled escort app which I had before.

if game had option to adhust textbox opacity or just text hide option that would be great. I have galaxy s10e. in case its issue just for my phone

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

Well, the good thing is that people seem to like all four options. Knowing that I'll be developing all those stories at some point, that's positive.

Now, it's definitely heading towards 1 and 2 (the one I posted on SubscribeStar is also showing similar results), and even if the second option has more votes, I'm going to stay with the first project for one simple reason: that script is 100% ready and the second option is around 60% finished. The idea is to finish writing that script as I work on the first. I also like the idea of having two fully completed games available.

 

[drfronkonstinmd]

tried and cant install, cleared storage up to 15gb free space just in case but getting this error.
APP NOT INSTALLED AS PAKCAGE. APPEARS TO BE INVALID.
before trying installing new one, I uninstalled escort app which I had before.

if game had option to adhust textbox opacity or just text hide option that would be great. I have galaxy s10e. in case its issue just for my phone

I changed the content manually by editing the package itself. It was to be expected. Now I did it giving all the necessary steps and rebuilding the package. Try this:

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[namisit]

I changed the content manually by editing the package itself. It was to be expected. Now I did it giving all the necessary steps and rebuilding the package. Try this:

MEGA

yeap, textbox is gone.