Ren'Py The Null Hypothesis [v0.7b] [Ron Chon]
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Non-dev opinion. Please roll eyes and ignore if you don't care.
I think the decision to have a news app in the phone to set tone of anti-mutant hatred was always going to create the question of "doesn't it look odd if we DON'T also have J. Jonah Jameson calling Spider-Man a menace for what he's doing in New York? This setting is in New York State after all", which, if accepted could in turn could lead to "why is Spider-Man the only non-mutant getting news coverage when he's not the only famous non-mutant?".
I don't think it's intended as remember-berries or pandering so much as trying to strike a balance between preventing hard to ignore omissions without endless scope creep.
I too would love to hear an answer for this.
Rogue as of C1 has a (IMO) pretty tragic relationship with her mutant ability. First time it manifested someone she really cared about wound up in a coma from touching her alone; and that's not something she's gotten over. Rogue doesn't have "off-switch" control over it and this is something she hasn't keep secret because she doesn't want to endanger others. I think a lot I could say about her power really is just my interpretation/opinion of the depiction of Rogue as a character (her main motivations, values, fears) beyond some of the most consequential facts. I think Rogue in some ways is the opposite of a classic superhero who could be expected in a story to fly in to where there's danger or tragedy and be loved by the masses for saving the day like some big blue boy scout because the strongest emotion her power inspires isn't hope (in the boy scouts world full of open minded people who could be counted on to want to do the right thing and cheer when it happens) but terror or outrage (in a world where getting killed by a mob feels like it's never more than minutes away).
Exactly what Null's ability/abilities is/are more slowly revealed, and again character interpretation applies. But by the facts: at the beginner of the game he doesn't have a power that's so obviously potentially destructive; he's not the easy fit for anti-mutant propaganda of violent threat . At the start he's actually much more like the boy scout. And Rogue learns if she touches Null (when his power is active)... it's fine.
My interpretation is Null and Rogue have almost opposite powers and relationships with their powers (at least at the start).
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Be the man that I cannot by trolling Rogue and post the results.
I'm too much of a pussy to do it.
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Those new previews are fire, goddayum. Just for the record, will we be getting the normal cowgirl as well or just reverse? Even if it comes later and not in the same update.
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But someone has to take one for the team, otherwise, how else are we going to know what happens? ...That don't involve data mining, so Kirby, no. Down boy. I'm referring to playing the game conventionally, as usual.
Hey, Incarnation123. Since you think of Rogue as a "walking piece of wood", what happens when you fake having a seizure when she asks you to touch her?
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We have to keep certains things in mind
During the Sentinel event Null's healing factor isn't as prominent because it was fairly new so even if his physical injuries did heal themselves rapidly his body clearly wasn't able to keep up and so it shut itself off , in the Juggernaut encounter he didn't get beaten up as badly so the recovery process was very quick but as time goes on he learns how to control his nullification and healing factors and starts gaining a better understanding of how they actually work through both physical and mental training
For example the Jean encounter in the Chapter 1 Finale , she was about to release a Nuke but Null was not only able to pacify her but also showed a great understanding of how his power actually works beyond the simple nullification of other mutant abilities and as a result not only did he stop her from pretty much destroying that entire island and everything around it but also recovered incerdibly fast
His healing depends very much on the energy being output in his surroundings so towards the end it was a showdown between how much could Jean keep putting out and how much could Null keep on absorbing and as it turns out he can absorb a LOT so much so that he could come back from being turned into bones by simply regenerating , it's pretty fucking insane
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Forgot to print it, but she basically says she's glad someone's having fun and leaves the room. Felt bad doing that so I rolled back.
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Thanks for taking one for the team.
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Anytime. And fuck me I had forgotten how addictive TNH can be, it's being nice replaying this game.
So... this already exists in game
. Although, there isn't information for all enemies quite yet.There are multiple tabs talking about Juggernaut for example, as well as recommend reading material in the comics if you wanted to learn more.
Too late. I already read the code on what happens if you troll her a long while ago.
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Any long term consequence?
Just the thought of hurting such a precious gal unnerves me.
No offense, but ive only checked the mutiefans.So... this already exists in game
There are multiple tabs talking about Juggernaut for example, as well as recommend reading material in the comics if you wanted to learn more.
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1. Being thrown against a wall: 2 days
2. Being blasted by a laser: 6 weeks
3. Being stabbed: No big deal.
Two things about this. First is that Null's powers are developing over the course of the year. Secondly, wounds being proportionate is how we heal in real life.
A bunch of rednecks is gonna hurt less than a guy with super strength. A laser meant to bypass invulnerability is gonna hurt more than a punch against a wall.
I can't and won't spoil the finale but by that point his powers are more under his control because he's been a year of training.
Giant man bodies another giant man made out of metal. Giant robots shooting lasers and batting people away like flies. A bunch of rednecks that get folded like lawn chairs but get a few knicks in. It's pretty obvious if you use your eyes.
This. People don't seem to comprehend that his powers are developing. Considering the main plot REQUIRES you to do at least some training, I thought that'd clue people in.
Dude. Even Wolverine thinks being stabbed hurts. Is taking ANY damage at all a loss? I'm not trying to be sassy. I'm genuinely asking.
I'm sorry but the fact that you consider folding a small backwater town with some damage a loss is bewildering.
... What do you call Null getting a regen power, a berserk mode, and a strength boost? Sounds like a shonen power up to me.
Do we have to start playing the My Hero Academia soundtrack? I mean I would if we could because it slaps HARD but still.
Pretty much this.
I know what I'm saying can come off as being defensive but I'm more confused than anything else. We're going the route of show don't tell.
Xavier being visibly disturbed by the Shadow King potentially coming back. Colossus being bodied with X-23 showing a moment of concern, GIANT ROBOTS CRASHING THROUGH THE CEILING.
I like the suggestion of a codex but if people look at all these things and don't understand why Null is able to be harmed by them when Xavier has yet to deem him competent enough to join the X-Men... Like guys, LOOK at what Null is going against.
The game is focused on the X-Men but it takes place in a specific timeline. All of the events from other comics that happen between Giant Sized X-Men to the Onslaught saga are happening concurrently off camera.
The big one I share a lot is that Spiderman's Clone Saga is taking place over the course of Chapter 1.
So is Captain America's stint as Nomad.
Chapter 1 is meant to establish the setting. It's slice of life with random events happening because at the time Null is JUST a student. Most of Chapter 1 isn't adapting anything in particular from the comics.
Chapter 2 onward will be adapting full on storylines and story arcs. I'm not confirming anything because the writers haven't locked down the final execution but as you transition from living in the world of Marvel into the world of comic arcs, you can expect the threats to show up a bit more than just at the end of a season.
Maddening would kill me and my bloodline if I said anything.
Depends on how you play him.
Noble/Eager Null: You're seen as a stand up guy by people who like that. Others will view you as a boyscout.
Reluctant/Pragmatic Null: You're seen as a cautious planner by people who like that. Others will view you as indecisive and unable to stand by your convictions.
Bitter/Anti-Hero Null: You're seen as a no nonsense guy with aggression issues and some of the people around you are concerned about the path you're on. Others will see that you have the resolve to get shit done and that you're willing to do what's necessary.
If you played inconsistent then no one will have a solid opinion. People will view you as unpredictable and depending on the individual they'll respect that or consider you a wildcard that may be a potential risk.
We're still focused on finishing the systems and other things in Chapter 1.
So I genuinely have no idea what the writers plan on doing with these reputations or to what degree they'll effect gameplay as my signature says, I just outline them. The writers take my outlines and go from there.
As a general reminder for those who don't know what my job as the outliner is and how it's different from the writers.
I read all the comics and then write character profiles and synopsizes of the storylines and the writers consult those profiles and synopsizes when they adapt the plots and character behavior.
I have a part in helping with events but I don't contribute to dialogue or character development as that's an entirely different skill that our writing team is objectively better at than I am.
I volunteer as our community/PR manager because outlining stuff only takes a few weeks so there'd be several months of me just sitting on my ass if I wasn't talking to you guys.
Also I thought this would be the take everyone would have. Not just a handful.
Responses like these are why we don't really prioritize complaints about the grind anymore.
We're willing to tweak but any overhauls are pretty much done already. We have our audience. Appealing to the masses is one of the biggest reasons why the AAA industry is failing so hard.
IDK. Maybe if we put Wolfsbane in the game we'll get those billionaire furries to come out. Lobby them to get further overhauls lol
I work very close with the head writer to make sure that people who are invested in the characters hurt and hurt badly.
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You mischevious son of a bitch, i have a feeling of where things are going with her, and i assure you, my Null will NOT lose the shonen energy.I work very close with the head writer to make sure that people who are invested in the characters hurt and hurt badly.