Ren'Py The Null Hypothesis [v0.8a] [Ron Chon]

[Mutation8888]

Some people seem to think this makes him a "brown-noser", a "sissy", or a "pushover."

That is just the thing, it is often the quiet people that harbor the most nasty inner demons. Some are merely hiding them so they can appear normal, others are protecting people from themselves by caging their demons up and acting like "nice guys."

We just wanted Null, by default, to be a generally nice guy to be around. With the player controlling how he reacts to the situations he's thrust into.

Makes sense. Some people have a kind of "aura" that others gravitate to and instinctively trust. Not a power or mind control, but more akin to a personality type and calm, easy-going attitude. Those can be dangerous if they realize the effect they have on others and begin intentionally using it to subtly manipulate others.

Just because someone does not overtly show off a strong a-hole attitude does not mean that they can't or won't be an a-hole. Some people are just more introspective and calm about interactions than others and chose when to cut loose.

 

[Kalifax]

Huh, I'll date Laura, why not? What's the worst that could hap-

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[ShinyBoots1993]

Just because someone does not overtly show off a strong a-hole attitude does not mean that they can't or won't be an a-hole. Some people are just more introspective and calm about interactions than others and chose when to cut loose.

I mean we do add some moments. Such as the one option where Rogue asks to hold your hand for the first time?

It's less people wanting to be assholes and more that they're upset that there are consequences for asshole behavior.

 

[Mutation8888]

I mean we do add some moments. Such as the one option where Rogue asks to hold your hand for the first time?

Yeah, they are quite obvious for most people I would think. There are just as many people tired of games that all lead to the MC being a jerk to everyone and not having any consequences for their actions. This game is a welcome change for them. Why be the same as every other game when you can be an outlier and be different. Outliers stand out and are noticed.

 

[Invader Zim]

Does anyone else have issues with the phone while texting with the girls that apart from the initial choices (good morning/how are you/do you want to come over) there's 0 updates on the phone's screen when you text (or get texts)?

 

[drifter139]

I just thought of something potentially dangerous: what happens if someone tries something with Laura in this game and she kicks him in the balls but that claw comes out?

 

[Sayajin2205]

You're wrong, Laura is the star of the show.

No "Big Sis" is the best

 

[Deneuve]

did you put .3b into the same folder as .3a? if so, that could be causing the problem

did you put .3b into the same folder as .3a? if so, that could be causing the problem

So the first time, I deleted 0.3a but it was still in my Recycle Bin and it was doing that.
I restored 0.3a back, they're in the same folder, and it still does it.
I saw your comment, moved 0.3a in another folder (C: to D in this case, still does it.

 

[drifter139]

So the first time, I deleted 0.3a but it was still in my Recycle Bin and it was doing that.
I restored 0.3a back, they're in the same folder, and it still does it.
I saw your comment, moved 0.3a in another folder (C: to D in this case, still does it.

delete .3a completely

 

[Deneuve]

delete .3a completely

didnt work

edit: it works now, but i honestly have no clue what i did, it just works now, i didnt do anything new

wait my save reverted back to before i can fuck any of them wtf...

 

[egonblabla]

I went to a date with Laura and i absolutely fucking love how it was written. She's like a wild animal dragging around her new victim. I spent one half of the date laughing and other being scared for MC's butthole "She's gonna peg me, isn't she? And then I'll reload the game and stay close to Rogue, where my butthole is safe".

 

[Mharzel]

I haven't finished the game yet, for those who have. Can anyone give me a brief overview of the differences between the 3 women. Who's the best in your opinion and why?

 

[Deleted member 4909039]

That may have been mean. here are some concrete suggestions:

-consider whether to either take away the many superfluous choices, or make them meaningful somehow. And 'socially awkward vs charming' is not a choice - what are the consequences besides merely the amt of trust and love

-the real world simply doesn't work on this concept of being or not being an asshole. is this game meant to be a teaching device, then? are you trying to shape young minds with your porn, or make a good, compelling game. I would consider in this direction


Is there not going to be a story arc where eg Null brutally beats up one of the girls and as a result she likes him more? because this would be more realistic than rewarding nice guys like the gamew wants to do

 

[Kempo]

level exp are stuck.
Any solution?

 

[JoePlant]

level exp are stuck.
Any solution?

I just figured there was a hard limit in game right now.

So between the 3a to 3b, b seems to have more visible defects. The worst one being that the phone no longer scrolls messages. So you have no idea what anyone is saying until you close it and open it back up again.

Does anyone else have issues with the phone while texting with the girls that apart from the initial choices (good morning/how are you/do you want to come over) there's 0 updates on the phone's screen when you text (or get texts)?

It is an issue introduced in 3b. It did not exist in 3a.

 

[Maddeninggg]

It is an issue introduced in 3b. It did not exist in 3a.

There is a hotfix for 0.3b on the front page which fixes the phone issue

 

[Marlon Brando's Eyes]

Have they released a post or update about the next update? or is stuff in the works and too soon to tell yet / give a date?

 

[Dazzier31]

I still wish the writing could be nudged in a more satisfying direction, so now I'm asking about the writers' idea of realism, whether they think this guides their writing. Obviously moralism/good boy behavior is a guide - they clearly have some idea of cause and effect

Enlighten me, what would you call "a satisfying direction"? Because from your previous comments, I don't think it's anything legal.

 

[Dazzier31]

Is there not going to be a story arc where eg Null brutally beats up one of the girls and as a result she likes him more? because this would be more realistic than rewarding nice guys like the gamew wants to do

Here is one example.

 

[Deleted member 4909039]

Here is one example.

Real empathy towards women and all people involves really understanding them.

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Here's reality. Can you explain to me, in coherent language, the behavior of this woman? How she feels and why?

It's not more respectful of women to look at egregious depctions of depravity in other games and to then go "OK, I will depict women as simplistic, two-dimensional nice-guy-lovers who love and trust you exactly % more if you compliment them"

Now I'm not saying to actually depict Stacy's girlfriend in this game, or her behavior in response to being beaten - but actually understanding and caring about women entails knowing it's not all sunshine and rainbows.