VN Ren'Py Completed The Fosters [v1.01] [_13_]

[Blargher]

I'm guessing the hid the key option means putting it back in the couch like he dropped it? If so that's what I did on my one file but I already planned to see what it does in the next update to see where I'll go as I have one with a couple options there. I didn't remember putting it back and making a copy was one but I did try more so the 'best' and 'worst' options persay so I might've just forgot to try the middle one. I'll likely be replaying from the start in the next official update anyways, so whatever choices I made will be redid anyways. Though I do appreciate the heads up.


As for posting more than once, I think the developer should be allowed? Especially if it has to do with updates on the game itself like the poll or such. If it's edited no one will check again if we already checked. (I don't recheck a thread I've already seen as read.)

 

[Dragon59]

Ok, I'm doing another run-through of the game with an eye to α and ß points.

So far, some of them make sense, encouraging a more assertive personality, some not so much (like it being better to scare your sister instead of being kind to her). For the life of me, I can't see how running away like a scared kid and abandoning Lucy counts as an α behavior, worth five points no less.

I would think one would want to encourage protective behaviors, taking responsibility for the safety and well-being of the household. Perhaps I'm misreading the α/ß system in this game.

On a lighter note, Sam says she doesn't know what Maria does to the grilled cheese sandwiches to make them so divine.
I have a suspicion.


One thing I must say is that going through this run-through, making a couple of key decisions differently has already turned this into a different game. It's bringing up memories of my childhood abuse. Thankfully, they are memories I'm already aware of, so it's only serving to pull me more into the game, following Jack's discoveries.

 

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So far, some of them make sense, encouraging a more assertive personality, some not so much (like it being better to scare your sister instead of being kind to her). For the life of me, I can't see how running away like a scared kid and abandoning Lucy counts as an α behavior, worth five points no less.

I would think one would want to encourage protective behaviors, taking responsibility for the safety and well-being of the household. Perhaps I'm misreading the α/ß system in this game.

So, here's the deal with the points. You're correct for the actual philosophical definitions of alpha behaviors. However, many of the people who consider themselves to be alphas are warping the behavioral characteristics. Where the behaviors include self-sufficiency, pride, and ambition, many turn to selfishness. Where there should be inner strength and boldness, they become bullies. These individuals completely ignore the inner reflection, learning from mistakes, and most importantly, putting the tribe first. This is what Jack has observed throughout his life, both in person and through the media he consumes.

Jack's points are being awarded based on behaviors he has seen being attributed to alphas and betas (which are also warped). Remember who his male "role-model" has been for most of his life. Much like what he may think is acceptable behavior with women is warped by his past, so is his idea of how a man should act and treat others.

On a lighter note, Sam says she doesn't know what Maria does to the grilled cheese sandwiches to make them so divine.
I have a suspicion.

Well, to be fair, Sam says "Maybe it's grilled cheese and tomato soup." It just turns out to be burgers and salads.

 

[Dragon59]

So, here's the deal with the points. You're correct for the actual philosophical definitions of alpha behaviors. However, many of the people who consider themselves to be alphas are warping the behavioral characteristics. Where the behaviors include self-sufficiency, pride, and ambition, many turn to selfishness. Where there should be inner strength and boldness, they become bullies. These individuals completely ignore the inner reflection, learning from mistakes, and most importantly, putting the tribe first. This is what Jack has observed throughout his life, both in person and through the media he consumes.

Jack's points are being awarded based on behaviors he has seen being attributed to alphas and betas (which are also warped). Remember who his male "role-model" has been for most of his life. Much like what he may think is acceptable behavior with women is warped by his past, so is his idea of how a man should act and treat others.

Thank you. My impression was based upon scenes before he started having flashbacks and my first run-through only had the Maria scene, not the others. Your explanation makes perfect sense. Part of him thinks he has to become his abuser. It makes sense that he would grow up with a rather twisted sense of propriety. He almost has DID, story away those old traumas until the discovery of the cameras has started a chain reaction in his partitioning (can you tell I have been interested in and have studied psychology?). I can expect that the flashes as the walls come down will get worse before they get better.

One thing that I commend you here is to provide a real reason for some of the anti-social behaviors of the beginning protagonist.

That idea does hit close to home. I became sexually interested as soon as I hit puberty, and I also took on my abusers heavy build, perhaps as a way of protection. Fortunately short of voyeurism I was able to avoid passing the abuse down. I hope that our MC can ultimately break the cycle as well. I appreciate that you gave clear trigger warning.

Well, to be fair, Sam says "Maybe it's grilled cheese and tomato soup." It just turns out to be burgers and salads.

True, it might be Sam's perception that's wonky. I hope she doesn't have COVID-19....

 

[Blargher]

True, it might be Sam's perception that's wonky. I hope she doesn't have COVID-19....

Just wanna clarify the haha was to this, not the other part of your comment. xD

 

[Dragon59]

Just wanna clarify the haha was to this, not the other part of your comment. xD

That's the danger of combining serious and humorous quotes. Given our comments and likes history, I figured as much.

 

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I wanted to give the good (and naughty) people of F95 an update. Yesterday I released an alpha version of day 2 to my highest tier of subscribers. Each chapter, I will release two alphas, one with the morning events and one with the morning and afternoon. Yesterday I released the second alpha and got some very good feedback on it. I'm hoping to have the full beta out to testers in the next week, or so, and then the 0.02 release out here in 10-14 days from now. Hoping! I'm trying my best here.

As a teaser, here's the first image from chapter 2...


If you can't see anything in that image, well, you're not supposed to see much since it's at night. However, here's a post I made in the Radiant thread about adjusting brightness. That might help you see it as the creator (me) intended.

 

[LegendKing23]

Hey man, are they any way to play this at older version of the renpy? I opened the 32 version of the exe but this happens. I know my computer is old and buttcheeks but, shet i didn't know it was this much. Edit: I mean, i can play games like City of Broken Dreamers (even tho sometimes the animations are like 15 fps) so i don't know.

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Hey man, are they any way to play this at older version of the renpy? I opened the 32 version of the exe but this happens. I know my computer is old and buttcheeks but, shet i didn't know it was this much. Edit: I mean, i can play games like City of Broken Dreamers (even tho sometimes the animations are like 15 fps) so i don't know.

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There's probably an option to do the 16- and 32-bit. I'll try to figure it out for chapter 2.

 

[Deleted member 3250193]

It is in incredibly bad taste to use a photo from an actual military funeral in a porn game. It is well beyond the realm of what I'd consider reasonable. While I know the odds of it happening are relatively slim, how are you going to respond when someone opens this game up for the first time, and one of the first things they see is a photo from the funeral of a friend or loved one?

Oof. That was, in every way possible, a terrible decision. I can't express that enough. I highly, highly encourage you to replace that particular image with your render. If you need some help on that, I served on a funeral detail when I was in the U.S. Army. I can explain how to make it look like a military funeral while only showing a handful of people in the shot.

I haven't gotten very far into this, mind you. Started the game, saw that, decided I needed to stop in here and express my concerns about it. So I can't speak to anything else in the game, but that image really needs to go.

 

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It is in incredibly bad taste to use a photo from an actual military funeral in a porn game. It is well beyond the realm of what I'd consider reasonable. While I know the odds of it happening are relatively slim, how are you going to respond when someone opens this game up for the first time, and one of the first things they see is a photo from the funeral of a friend or loved one?

Oof. That was, in every way possible, a terrible decision. I can't express that enough. I highly, highly encourage you to replace that particular image with your render. If you need some help on that, I served on a funeral detail when I was in the U.S. Army. I can explain how to make it look like a military funeral while only showing a handful of people in the shot.

I haven't gotten very far into this, mind you. Started the game, saw that, decided I needed to stop in here and express my concerns about it. So I can't speak to anything else in the game, but that image really needs to go.

You are absolutely right. As a veteran myself, I should have known better. I was blinded by trying to get chapter 1 finished as quickly as I could, but that image is on my list to redo. In fact, I'll be searching for assets today (thank you for calling me out and reminding me). Rest assured, it will be changed for 0.02.

 

[MasterKa0z]

The premise sounds interesting, plus I like that pregnancy tag (I really hope that can be added). But I like to wait a bit until Ch 2 release, so can be able to enjoy it all together, is there a release date for ch.2?

 

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The premise sounds interesting, plus I like that pregnancy tag (I really hope that can be added). But I like to wait a bit until Ch 2 release, so can be able to enjoy it all together, is there a release date for ch.2?

I'm hoping to have the public release sometime next week.

Since the game will only run for 7 days, I don't think I'll get pregnancy in the main story, unfortunately. I might do a special or two though, if people like the game enough. I've posted a non-canon possible future for some of the girls on my SubscribeStar, but it is for subs only and none of my sub-only posts have been shared here.

 

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It is in incredibly bad taste to use a photo from an actual military funeral in a porn game. It is well beyond the realm of what I'd consider reasonable. While I know the odds of it happening are relatively slim, how are you going to respond when someone opens this game up for the first time, and one of the first things they see is a photo from the funeral of a friend or loved one?

Oof. That was, in every way possible, a terrible decision. I can't express that enough. I highly, highly encourage you to replace that particular image with your render. If you need some help on that, I served on a funeral detail when I was in the U.S. Army. I can explain how to make it look like a military funeral while only showing a handful of people in the shot.

I haven't gotten very far into this, mind you. Started the game, saw that, decided I needed to stop in here and express my concerns about it. So I can't speak to anything else in the game, but that image really needs to go.

 

[BAD CODED]

Can anyone explain why the dialogue in my game is all scratched out and unreadable? Did I miss something?

 

[BTLD]

Can anyone explain why the dialogue in my game is all scratched out and unreadable? Did I miss something?

that's a you problem, something with drivers or something like that...can't remember exactly but I can assure you 110% it's not because of the game

 

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Can anyone explain why the dialogue in my game is all scratched out and unreadable? Did I miss something?

I've seen a few people complain about that in some other games, but I'm not sure what the cause or fix is.

 

[BAD CODED]

that's a you problem, something with drivers or something like that...can't remember exactly but I can assure you 110% it's not because of the game

Thank you for responding! I'll look into it.

 

[BTLD]

Thank you for responding! I'll look into it.

sorry I wasn't much help

 

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Thank you for responding! I'll look into it.

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