Ptolemy is a writer. I think the developer/publisher decides a fate of a game eventually. As for the quality of the actual writing, Ptolemy is one of the best on pair with DPC and a few others.
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All their games have similar styles. Art, coding, writing etc.
They make very nice characters, good renders and enjoyable stories.
But the negatives are pretty bad.
Obviously QC is nearly non-existent. They don't test the game pre-release so you always end up with missing images or saves breaking or other simple bugs.
The other thing is writing is strong for 90% of the game... until the endings. They just forget certain characters or rush. Sometimes losing interest all together.
Like in Haley the endings were obviously rushed. In LWM the endings were rushed too. They tend to have choices that end up not mattering even though they should've. Sometimes characters vanish. And PTOLEMY has been open that he doesn't like IR, that is why it hardly ever gets updated.
In a way, they're like an upgraded version of Daniels K (another dev who had made multiple games and is notorious for bad endings). They've made enough games that follow the same pattern that you know what you're going to get when they make another.
They make very nice characters, good renders and enjoyable stories.
But the negatives are pretty bad.
Obviously QC is nearly non-existent. They don't test the game pre-release so you always end up with missing images or saves breaking or other simple bugs.
The other thing is writing is strong for 90% of the game... until the endings. They just forget certain characters or rush. Sometimes losing interest all together.
Like in Haley the endings were obviously rushed. In LWM the endings were rushed too. They tend to have choices that end up not mattering even though they should've. Sometimes characters vanish. And PTOLEMY has been open that he doesn't like IR, that is why it hardly ever gets updated.
In a way, they're like an upgraded version of Daniels K (another dev who had made multiple games and is notorious for bad endings). They've made enough games that follow the same pattern that you know what you're going to get when they make another.
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MC turning a little bit schizo, heh nice.
also, is it possible to have both Elena and Belle routes or no?
also, is it possible to have both Elena and Belle routes or no?
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I'm getting concerned that there has not been a Patreon post from Viit since August 25, when v0.90 was released at the $5 level. He has remarked that he changed his releases to the weekends, because of his work schedule. Perhaps real life, like an increased work load, has impacted development.
I hope I am just being paranoid, but it's not like Viit to miss the regular progress reports.
I hope I am just being paranoid, but it's not like Viit to miss the regular progress reports.
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Yeah, let's hope. He has been really reliable on update posts up to this point.
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she has but candidate to deposit her from throne has surfaced.
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Latest progress report from the developer at Patreon:
Progress report
Hi
Sorry for being quiet for the last couple of weeks. I got very busy with some real life stuff, and doing these posts just slipped my mind.
But the good news is that the update is getting along well. Everything will be ready next weekend. We'll see what Cathy's mom things about our mc's work
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Hi
Sorry for being quiet for the last couple of weeks. I got very busy with some real life stuff, and doing these posts just slipped my mind.
But the good news is that the update is getting along well. Everything will be ready next weekend. We'll see what Cathy's mom things about our mc's work
Viit
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God it took me until about the first time an image glitch happened before it dawned on me
"My God, this game feels like Rebirth in a way.... it has to have something to do with ptolemy, did he help with this?".
Then I saw it was Viitgames that made this.... sigh....
There are just fingerprints that some people put on their works and you can just tell....
"My God, this game feels like Rebirth in a way.... it has to have something to do with ptolemy, did he help with this?".
Then I saw it was Viitgames that made this.... sigh....
There are just fingerprints that some people put on their works and you can just tell....
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There are other elements for sure, but for me one of the really big indicators is the sex scene pattern. Invariably, it's something along these lines:
- Line of dialogue indicating it's about to happen. (player clicks / rolls forward)
- Pause, often (always?) followed by a fade out.
- Start an animation. (player clicks / rolls forward)
- Show a still image with a line of description or dialogue. (player clicks / rolls forward)
- Pause, with another (possible) fade out.
- Show the same animation, but with double speed. (player clicks / rolls forward)
- Rinse and repeat until the sex scene is over or switches to a new position / act, then go through the same pattern again.
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Ah, I don't remember his TBH. I haven't played one of his games since Pine Falls. I kind of lost interest after that game. I might continue the series at some point, but I've not been especially motived to do so. I'll take your word for it about the similarity in scenes.
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The Taming of the Brat [v0.92] [Viitgames]
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The good news: the OP has been updated to v0.92.
The not so good news: there are no sex scenes in this release.
Haven't played it yet, but looks like a plot advancement release.
The not so good news: there are no sex scenes in this release.
Haven't played it yet, but looks like a plot advancement release.