VN Ren'Py Abandoned The Hotel Manager [v0.3a] [FTB Software]

[literaloxygen]

(First time posting here, though I've lurked for many months.)

Spoiler: Things I like about the game, including some plot elements

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I'm definitely not in any position to make demands that the game continue development -- if the dev views developing this as a chore rather than a hobby, then yeah, he should either take a break, or discontinue it, or whatever he needs to do to make himself happy; burnout isn't fun. (Obviously I'd prefer that he take a break rather than permanently discontinue the game -- but again I'm not in a position to make demands.) That said, if he's primarily feeling burned out because he thinks the audience doesn't like the result, I'm inclined to think that's a misperception, as I at least really like it. As far as I can see, there are several other people here who really like it too.

Props for a great game (actually one of my favorites in recent times), I'm personally really hoping to see it continue.

(I do agree with several other posters that the eye appearance looks creepy / dead-fish-like in several of the renders. I'm willing to overlook that since virtually everything else visually is excellent. )

 

[FlipTopBin]

@literaloxygen Thanks for the kind words. I am taking a break from Daz and Renpy at the moment and enjoying life again.
I may return to this game and if I do it will because of messages like yours.

 

[patrickB]

To confirm : I like this game as well !
I think it's fun, i like the renders, it's fapable, it gives me a nice feeling when i play it !

 

[FlipTopBin]

I am sorry to announce that The Hotel Manager is being put on indefinite hold. I took a month off to see if I would regain my enthusiasm for the game but it hasn't happened so I decided to come clean and let you all know.

I feel bad for all the people who enjoyed the game but the decision is good for me. I didn't really enjoy witing 0.3 and tried to make it more interesting for me by developing the story a lot faster than I had intended. It didn't work. Making such a cock up of the coding didn't help either

So, Sophie et al will be retiring early, the hotel will be mothballed and Daisy will have to find another master. I will leave the links to 0.3a up for anybody who wants them but there will be no 0.4

I do have other game ideas and have already started writing the outline story for one, but I will not be releasing anything until I am sure I am happy with the whole story and have constructed a very large portion of it, probably all of it. So don't expect anything soon!

 

[Uwe Furtmustal]

I'm so sad about this ... your chars were really beautiful ... and I looked forward to some action with SoSo ... but still, best wishes for another game and If I would have one wish ... I just hope u use (at least the base) some characters from this project ...

 

[Carmen Sandiego]

So is it abandoned or on hold. As a dev, I get that you need to take some time for yourself. That's why I don't specify when releases will be out... especially since I tend to break those deadlines when I do... I just release the game at my own pace. Hopefully you feel like picking the game back up after your break, would be a shame to see it unfinished.

 

[supermanz95]

Well first thing's first, the main character was good with likable dialogue, nice variety of quality female models with developed personalities which I liked all of em especially Twins/Chris, except Sophie, she just struck me as a parody of a serial victim, so much so that If you ware to completely remove her the game wouldn't lose anything at all if anything it would become better(which now I know she is/was integral part of the story)from victim-bait she turns to such a different person later. Some scenes had me genuinely giggling out loud, there was some great talent the way they ware written. One of the greatest unintentional comedy jest was having everyone call the MC Mr.Rogers lmao, no easter-egg with him wearing a red-sweater cmon, also the scene where you propose to Emily and where Sophie tries to sit around your office in different positions deserve mentioning for being hilarious. But then the plot jumped the shark, I couldn't believe what was happening, thought developer was taking the piss and wrote this in such a way as last ditch effort to change things up, a death-kneel to stand out and garner interest but from my perspective I was just asking how did we get so side tracked so fast, I was just running the little hotel and trying to bang Christine, why is this all happening. Now I'n hindsight I remember few hints that might have lead up to this, but who knew it would be MI69 Witches. Also thanks for adding that (End of Content) under characters in diary book, at one point I was about to quite halfway through before noticing it. All that being said it was an enjoyable game, would definitely check out your next project.
Also nice dick model (nohomo)

 

[LazaroM]

thx

 

[FlipTopBin]

@supermanz95 and @SirDamned: OK, I give up. Who the hell is this guy in the red sweater?

 

[CLDꝜ]

@FlipTopBin I just played through 0.3, even though I know you lost your enthusiasm about the game, and have put it on hold.
Just wanted to say that I enjoyed what I played. You definitely have talent, and I hope you'll find your enthusiasm for your next game. Please use the model for the twins for your next game.

The only "negative" feedback I have is that on some of the renders, the smiles of the girls can look a bit weird. Can't exactly put my finger on it. But in some of the renders, the smiles might look a bit forced, or maybe even "evil"-looking in some of them. Not sure if that was intentional because of your plans for the story, but if it wasn't, you should definitely look into improving the smiles a little for your next game




Good luck with your next project! I'll definitely give it a try

 

[Eerie Entity]

@literaloxygen Thanks for the kind words. I am taking a break from Daz and Renpy at the moment and enjoying life again.
I may return to this game and if I do it will because of messages like yours.

I hope you do return, like I've said a couple of times previously, I really enjoy the game, and would love to keep on enjoying
But if you're having a burnout, take the time you need to get some distance to this stuff and return if and when the passion is restored
Until then, all the best to ya!

 

[skullker]

@FlipTopBin since this game is on indefinit hold would you mind spoiling us what you had planned for the story? It feels kinda bad to be left alone with this cliffhanger.

I wish you all the best and hope you will return one day with a new game or an update to this game.

Cheers!

 

[FlipTopBin]

This is a tricky one that I thought somebody might ask.

If I publish the story then thats it, the game will definitly never get completed. Thats pretty much what is going to happen anayway but there is still the outside chance I might come back to this in a year or two if I keep the story to myself.

So, I have setup a poll on my Patreon page and hopefully anybody with a Patreon account should be able to see it and vote. The poll will stay up for one week and if the majority want to know how the story goes I will publish my notes.

 

[The ArcKnight]

Dammit. This was one of my favorite new games on F95. The story was interesting, characters were sexy, and had just the right amount of humor and absolutely the right amount of lovelies in hosiery. I will miss this game. I wish you nothing but luck Flip.

 

[Bloodrager]

Amazing game so far. Shame it's abandoned. I hope the author gets through their writer's block and tries at it again. So many loose storylines that could go to some really fun places.

 

[FlipTopBin]

@skullker Sorry but the poll on Patreon was overwhelmingly against (76%/24%) revealing any plot on the off chance I may finish this game some time.

 

[skullker]

@skullker Sorry but the poll on Patreon was overwhelmingly against (76%/24%) revealing any plot on the off chance I may finish this game some time.

Well if there is even the slightest chance that this game continues, I am more than happy. Still I wish you the best of luck with future endeavors. I hope you will come back with a great new game and hopefully it has twins as well. I looooovvvveee twins!

 

[TeamHentaiX]

well im heartbroken, good game abandon.

 

[Carpe Stultus]

Oh damn, i was looking forward to a update because i had fun with this game but i can understand the decision.

 

[0405crab]

i am wondering why there is no sound in this game. Is something wrong with my computer but all other games are fine.