Ren'Py Abandoned The Family Business: Parallel Universe | MiniGame - TechDemo [v1.11 FINAL] [Nemesia Productions]

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rem3403

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Pointing out something in a game that isn't tagged isn't whining. If there was an NTR tag I wouldn't download and wouldn't comment. But thanks for your sarcasm, I'm glad that you can respect opinions and kinks that differ from your own instead of throwing gasoline on the fire...
I never understand the issues with things like NTR. I personally loath women with cocks in games, but I just click through it and move on...it doesn't ruin the game for me.
 

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Alright, now that I've played it, quick feedback for Nemesia:
I'm not gonna write a review, but if I did, it would come to 3.5/5 stars for a game. But it isn't a game, it's a demo, so no review.

- First of all: very good demo.

- If it wasn't a demo I'd say the story is too disconnected with the "weeks later", "months later". That would seem really implausible with the kind of personal stuff happening.

- Since we're on the topic of "weeks later", the "a few minutes later" during the sex scene with Raven made me laugh when it shouldn't have. I was thinking "a few minutes later? During sex? What are they doing? Checking the weather forecast real quick? What's going on?". I would replace that with "moments later" or something.

- As I wrote earlier, personal preference of mine: Actual songs with singing get muted. I know the song was part of the story here, so I unmuted again when I thought it may be over.
Apart from that the music was good. That guitar riff reminded me of "Becker" all the time.

- The MCs cock is 50% too large. Minimum. Even if you don't want him to have a realistic dick, 50% off would still be a porn-sizeed megadick.

- When the sex scene started I was thinking "alright, going to have a good wank now", but I didn't. The whole "I put viagra in your drink and would rape you even if you'd reject me" put me off quickly, the whole "I'm your fucktoy, I'm your cum bucket" ended the mood entirely. I basically clicked forward from then to the end (including checking the diferent angles for a complete experience), but had no more real fun.

- I like the graphics, I see the animations as a tech demo to be improved, but have a good feeling about that.

- Because it came up in the thread (pinging wep for this just fyi), I think that imagination scene of mom + stranger (who could lose 50% dick size as well, seriously, have you ever seen a penis up close? :p ) may be technically NTR, but it didn't really feel like it to me. I'd rate it 0.1 Erics, with 1.0 Erics being fullblown jealousy inducing NTR.

- Summary: I'll look forward being proven wrong that the megaphallus + cum bucket attitude is a bad sign and I won't like the actual game. :sneaky:

Oh, and make the data collection optional. Let it start disabled. I am one of those that would opt-in, because I know how valuable it can be for developers, but I don't like being forced to do it.

Good luck! See you in a few months! If I like what I see then, I might visit your Patreon page and spend a few dollars.

:)(y)
 
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NemesiaProductions

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Hi folks. Just woke up and started reading the thread for the next update we are working on. I'll explain the possible change-log in a minute but first I would like to address a bigger issue that has been going on, which I will also add as a disclaimer to the first post.

Parallel Universe is the ''Technology Demo'' for our upcoming game, the Family Business. We've tried to include most of the mechanics we will build the main game upon such as RNG Dice system, custom dialogue menus, custom main menu, phone and its interactions in the game environment (triggering events with messages) and dialogue responses in forms of stat changes. Some of the stuff you see there are mainly for us to test. Suggesting two different clothes to Mom only to see one static outcome etc. Also, the story will of course feel disconnected since it was designed to be like that. We didn't want to spoil anything for the upcoming game so we've picked random times with random events and tried to loosely connect them together.
Most of the problems you've been encountering can be explained with one sentence. ''This is a Large Technology Demo''. We have tagged the game as finished because there won't be any content updates for this release. Instead we will work on the actual game after getting feedback from you guys and we are already getting some valuable information that we can shape our game with.

For the record, if you see a visual with over exaggerated lighting or hazy overlays such as the one with Mom's garage scene, know that it's been made that way as a design decision, completely intentional. MC is simply dreaming about something there and we thought it would make it feel more dreamy with exaggerated Depth of Field, blur and hazy lighting all around.

About the ''big dick'' situation, it seems a bit impossible to change it for the Parallel Universe but we will adjust it in the upcoming game for sure, along with other changes.

Now, for the change-log, we are working on:

-Garage ''BUG'' should be fixed
-Phone Messaging Bug that leads to crashes should be fixed
-Going back to Main Corridor via Multi-Selection screen should be a lot easier and understandable now.
-Redeem Code section is altered, there is no place holder text in the box anymore.
-Dining Room ''Back'' button placement is changed. It should appear in front of the tables legs now.

If you have anything to add as a bug or a feature you don't like, please feel free to let us know so we can include it in the Parallel Universe 1.11

Thank you so much for your interest in our game folks. o/
 
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xXwankerXx

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I've made it - after seeing Keira at pool don't go to sleep, go to living room (watch tv), then check bathroom and your phone.
Thanks, bruh !! Saw that scene when I checked the renders, but didn't get it in the game 'till I used your method. Found one myself... click "Give the phone" > "Fix the window" > Back > Back again (top left corner) > Side corridor, and auntie - MC 69 scene.;)

Thank you so much for your interest in our game folks.
Nemesia it's a good start bro', the game looks promising, and the ladies are smokin' hot. Personally, I'd recommend you bois to do a WT, sandbox can be a pain in the ass if u don't know where to go or when some events are triggered, and most players hate it bcz of that. Also, I know it was said before, but the MC imagining his mom getting fucked by a random dude so easily is a little far-fetched and out of character for her. She seems like the strong, independent woman type of character, she's no slut willing to spread her legs to be persuasive, so I'd remove that, it only confuses ppl and makes them avoid the game coz of a potential NTR red flag.

I really loved the sex scene with the lil' sis... finally a real sex scene, not just a sloppy doggy + missionary bullshit, so keep up the good work !! And lastly, you should make the MC's dick more realistic, 8-10 inches max is enough to keep those ladies happy and pleased with the MC's "performance".;)

Best of luck to you with the project !!
 

NemesiaProductions

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this game seems to giving me blue screen of death dont know why, was playing the compressed version
We are sorry to hear that however the compressed version is unrelated to us made by a 3rd party. We can take a look at it when everything is resolved but currently we are working on v1.11 which is gonna be up in an hour or so. I would suggest waiting for that release and getting the full game instead of the compressed version.
 
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Larzeranna

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What's this about a data collecting script for answers? Would anyone be able to elaborate before I try it out, please?
 

NemesiaProductions

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What's this about a data collecting script for answers? Would anyone be able to elaborate before I try it out, please?
We will write a note about it in the first page in a moment but let me give you the full story about it.

This is our first game and we thought it would be beneficial to collect player made choices and stats like new game count, scene replay count etc. so that we can determine what is liked and what is disliked. However it was not a good decision and many stated that the collection feature is intrusive. So, we have removed that feature along with any external connections in the game incoming/outgoing. It is completely safe to download right now. However I would strongly suggest a short wait before we release 1.12 which is on the way before giving the game a chance. New version will address many issues which you can read about a couple of post above. Thank you for your interest in our game and we hope you enjoy the experience o/
 

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We will write a note about it in the first page in a moment but let me give you the full story about it.

This is our first game and we thought it would be beneficial to collect player made choices and stats like new game count, scene replay count etc. so that we can determine what is liked and what is disliked. However it was not a good decision and many stated that the collection feature is intrusive. So, we have removed that feature along with any external connections in the game incoming/outgoing. It is completely safe to download right now. However I would strongly suggest a short wait before we release 1.12 which is on the way before giving the game a chance. New version will address many issues which you can read about a couple of post above. Thank you for your interest in our game and we hope you enjoy the experience o/
Alright, thanks for the explanation. Tbh I'll probably just wait for the main release and see if it has the same problem. No offense, but I don't trust devs until it's earned.
 

NemesiaProductions

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Alright, thanks for the explanation. Tbh I'll probably just wait for the main release and see if it has the same problem. No offense, but I don't trust devs until it's earned.
Well, the Family Business: Parallel Universe won't get any content updates since this is the mini-game made as a technology demo. We can completely understand the trust issue. Hope to gain your trust in the future.

How do you pass the Luck check when checking Nicole out?
That part is to showcase our RNG Dice Roll system. Its completely random. You can replay the scene and see a different outcome. In the main game, Dice system will be connected to the stat and skill systems.
 

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Well, the Family Business: Parallel Universe won't get any content updates since this is the mini-game made as a technology demo. We can completely understand the trust issue. Hope to gain your trust in the future.


That part is to showcase our RNG Dice Roll system. Its completely random. You can replay the scene and see a different outcome. In the main game, Dice system will be connected to the stat and skill systems.
Yeah I already tried like 15 times always came out Fail no different outcome that is why I asked
 

NemesiaProductions

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Version 1.11 addressing most of the issues we have read about in the thread has been released. Just to clarify, there is no more data collection script and external connection. All the malware threats were identified as false positives and the game is safe to download. We have tried our best to fix the bugs and include quality of life changes such as a warning screen with skip option prior to mild NTR content and redesign of the Navigation Screen to make it easier to use. Enjoy and as always, thank you for your support o/
 

Meridian

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We will not add the tag.

I mean tags are for describe substantial contents in the game. A short dream is not.
The level of obsession about NTR in this forum has reached levels that are simply unbelievable and frankly concerning.

A picture of the 10 years ago with one of the characters holding tha hand of a dude ... NTR :eek:

Thanks
I don't really care whether this game has NTR tag or not since it's just a demo but since when there need to be substantial amount of content for tags to apply? With this logic a game can have 1-2 NTR/rape/scat/watersports/gay/etc scenes and tags for that can't be applied because those scenes make up small percentage of overall game content? What's the point of tags then?
 

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To get this out of the way first I didn't actually play the game I just skipped through it to get a better look at the renders and the sandbox.

Here is what I think the models are hot and I say the renders are above average so I like them, the game doesn't have animations so there is nothing to judge but I personally prefer the pseudo animations that are in-game over still images.

For the sandbox, I must say I generally don't like them in the first place because in most games a sandbox destroys the narrative for me, and in this game, I don't like how it is implemented, as an example for a system that I like I point you to the game A House in the Rift.

The NTR drama, you already made the warning and it is only 1 render but I hate NTR, sharing, swinging so there is always the fear that there will be more of that so I don't like it.

RNG system and minigames? For me, it's the same as with sandboxes I don't like them.

The dick problem, is big even for an AVN? Yes does it bother me? Not really I prefer it like this over the possibility that you go the complete opposite way and make it too small like I have seen it in some other games. Could it be a bit shorter, yes but I would not go as far and make it 50% shorter as someone else said I say 20% shorter is enough.
 

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To get this out of the way first I didn't actually play the game I just skipped through it to get a better look at the renders and the sandbox.

Here is what I think the models are hot and I say the renders are above average so I like them, the game doesn't have animations so there is nothing to judge but I personally prefer the pseudo animations that are in-game over still images.

For the sandbox, I must say I generally don't like them in the first place because in most games a sandbox destroys the narrative for me, and in this game, I don't like how it is implemented, as an example for a system that I like I point you to the game A House in the Rift.

The NTR drama, you already made the warning and it is only 1 render but I hate NTR, sharing, swinging so there is always the fear that there will be more of that so I don't like it.

RNG system and minigames? For me, it's the same as with sandboxes I don't like them.

The dick problem, is big even for an AVN? Yes does it bother me? Not really I prefer it like this over the possibility that you go the complete opposite way and make it too small like I have seen it in some other games. Could it be a bit shorter, yes but I would not go as far and make it 50% shorter as someone else said I say 20% shorter is enough.
Thank you so much for the feedback mate. We will take your suggestion as well as every other suggestion made here under careful consideration and plan our future release according to them. Glad you've enjoyed some aspects of it at least. <3
 

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I really like the Aunt. Juicy body and their banter with mc is great. I hope during sex scenes with her in the future there will be an option for some spicy dirty talk and name calling, instead of only praising and complimenting her. That would be pretty hot considering character dynamic between them. :unsure:
 

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Yeah I already tried like 15 times always came out Fail no different outcome that is why I asked
You must rollback a bit further. I looked it up in the script, it's a random number between 1 and 10 with if/else for <=/> 5. But it happens a few images back. I rolled back to when they were in the kitchen and ctrl'd forward to the peek'n'dice. Took 3 or 4 times for a success.
 
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