VN Ren'Py Where the Heart Is [S1 Rev1] [CheekyGimp]

[BigTyson]

Hi folks,



We've made really good progress over the past 5 days, with work on Season 1 (re-do) and episode 25 progressing.

Most of the work on the re-do as been on GUI / appearance and especially on music / SFX. Other than episode 23, WTHI has always been without sound / music, but after sprucing up a few sample scenes with sound, in my opinion it definitely makes a positive difference. So, as far as Season 1 goes, I expect two uploads next month. One early in the month which will be a short demo to give you a taste of how the new GUI looks and music/sfx sound. And then a second upload near the end of the month which should contain the finished article of season 1. I just need to figure out how I share this, as I don't want piracy (yes, it still happens after every single release) to ruin the Steam release (which is still planned for November.).

Episode 25: Artwork continues to progress and we are nearing the end of the second scene (Bella), with some teasers below. No script work has been completed yet, as all the episode 25 focus is on art.

Please let me know if any questions or comments and as always, thanks a lot for the support:

Thanks,

CG

As far as the 4Ks go, pregnancy won the poll, with lingerie in second, so we tried to deliver a little of both. Here are some samples... but I'll send the rest to the relevant tiers after this post.

Episode 25 (Bella) Teasers:

And a few excellent bonus images (fantasy) from C3nturion, entitled: ""Yeah, we can fuck. But the guns and the boots stay on."

 

[twofacejoker]

Episode 25 is going to be awesome from the looks of it

 

[7empest5teele]

The last update finished with Bella dropping a bombshell, which I was guessing would have been the end of the first season, though I didn't think there was very much left to go through till the end of the GAME< aside from a couple of ends to tie up.
So is this the cleaned up version of the end maybe, or the same ending I witnessed the last time I played this?

Edit: Question and confusion resolved, and I am adding some feedback, no more like an appreciation letter.

The moment this posted, I saw the previous one, listing all of the goodies that are happening in Episode 25 (the true end of the season I believe), and all of the improvements we can expect when purchasing the Steam version.

I have to admit, this was the very first Kinetic Novel, KN, that I checked out when I first joined this incredible group of developers, and the improvements from then till now are like night and day.
A couple examples are (I have forgotten the names of many characters, so please bear with me on this) The Stepmothers renders make her look more feminine, there is nothing wrong with the body of a woman who has had 2 children, but the renders usually show the age in the facial features, since many mothers that I currently know, work out a great deal, those signs are prevalent in their physique, so the visual improvements help with that a great deal.
ESPECIALLY with her best friend and neighbor!
Originally, I thought The Neighbor was a post-op to be honest, but it's nice to see her get the feminine make over as well.

Another is the nerdy, chesty younger daughter, and those glasses lol, many of the renders made me feel like she just stepped out of the time machine from the 70s and they wanted their glasses back lol (OH btw she was my first focus when I originally played the game btw, so I am not shaming her either).
IRL I am a very fit individual with a couple of physical hobbies on top of daily workouts, but still love my women to look curvy WHILE being fit, so in the end, a little from each sister really.

Many of my girl friends (2 words not one) are very fit, with smaller chests, glutes, and hips, while the ones I date tend to have those curves, but are still ladies who focus on keeping those body areas toned a great deal; think of butterfly's, squats and leans as being their primary focus when working out.
That is just the physical side of my attraction, which mostly falls into the Sapiophile category, you can be physically beautiful, but the mind and intelligence rule all lol.

WOW, I just went off on a needless tangent, stay focused, stay focused, stay focus...SQUIRREL!
So the new improvements are going to make the fresh playthrough, like visiting an old friend, and finding out they were more interesting and beautiful than I remembered.

Edit #2: Aside from the obvious file size, what's the difference in the two provided download choices?
Episode 24 on the top is listed at 5.39GB, while Season 1 Beta is listed at 1.42 GB?

 

[Maviarab]

The last update finished with Bella dropping a bombshell, which I was guessing would have been the end of the first season,

Not the first season. End of Ch24.

I have to admit, this was the very first Kinetic Novel, KN, that I checked out when I first joined this incredible group of developers,

It's not a KN...those involve no choices at all.

Edit #2: Aside from the obvious file size, what's the difference in the two provided download choices?
Episode 24 on the top is listed at 5.39GB, while Season 1 Beta is listed at 1.42 GB?

Season 1...is episodes 1-10. There will be 3 seasons on Steam. Season 1 (Steam) is the reworked first 10 chapters only (as they needed them for Steam release as the quality was shocking compared to the later chapters). Only those first 10 chapters are/have been reworked. Only Ch10 is left and they are hoping for a Nov Steam release.

Ch25 is currently also being worked on. What and how many chapters exactly will comprise Season 2 is unknown at this point but I would imagine (don't quote me) it will be 11-20 with the remaining making up Season 3.

 

[7empest5teele]

Not the first season. End of Ch24.

It's not a KN...those involve no choices at all.

Season 1...is episodes 1-10. There will be 3 seasons on Steam. Season 1 (Steam) is the reworked first 10 chapters only (as they needed them for Steam release as the quality was shocking compared to the later chapters). Only those first 10 chapters are/have been reworked. Only Ch10 is left and they are hoping for a Nov Steam release.

Ch25 is currently also being worked on. What and how many chapters exactly will comprise Season 2 is unknown at this point but I would imagine (don't quote me) it will be 11-20 with the remaining making up Season 3.

Right, it IS a VN since making different choices DOES lead to like and dislike, so I sit corrected, AND Episode 2 is smaller since it's 10 chapters over 24.
Thank you for the clarity, I am now going to have difficulties being patient for chapter 25.

 

[Maviarab]

Thank you for the clarity, I am now going to have difficulties being patient for chapter 25.

You and us both...you and us both....

 

[LionHeart 95]

Hey a Question? what if Debbie and Mabel are related. and that is the reason no visit to Debbie's home. Debbie knows Mabel is one of the most ridden rides at the carnival and does not want to share Mc with her!

 

[Maviarab]

Hey a Question? what if Debbie and Mabel are related. and that is the reason no visit to Debbie's home. Debbie knows Mabel is one of the most ridden rides at the carnival and does not want to share Mc with her!

And if you had nothing to do with Mabel then how does that fit into your theory?

 

[7empest5teele]

WOW< I was already going through Season 1 download when I had the suggestion that Season 1 was the first 10 chapters redone with not only the renders but that cringy dialog, I am replaying episodes 1-24 now, and can't recall anyone using characters name for one, and the girls call the MC BRO, while the MC calls them SIS, and of course, there is the Mom, Mom, MOMMY, Mom, your Mom her Mom, that Mom and a side order of Mom lol..I am SO glad that was fixed in the updated version.

 

[ZenoMod]

WOW< I was already going through Season 1 download when I had the suggestion that Season 1 was the first 10 chapters redone with not only the renders but that cringy dialog, I am replaying episodes 1-24 now, and can't recall anyone using characters name for one, and the girls call the MC BRO, while the MC calls them SIS, and of course, there is the Mom, Mom, MOMMY, Mom, your Mom her Mom, that Mom and a side order of Mom lol..I am SO glad that was fixed in the updated version.

Are you sure you weren't using that old incest patch?

In the regular game I've never seen MC calling the girls sis, nor calling anyone mom - since his mom is dead...

 

[Old Grumpy Wolf]

WOW< I was already going through Season 1 download when I had the suggestion that Season 1 was the first 10 chapters redone with not only the renders but that cringy dialog, I am replaying episodes 1-24 now, and can't recall anyone using characters name for one, and the girls call the MC BRO, while the MC calls them SIS, and of course, there is the Mom, Mom, MOMMY, Mom, your Mom her Mom, that Mom and a side order of Mom lol..I am SO glad that was fixed in the updated version.

Either you've never played this or as ZenoMod said, you used the shitty incest mod. This game isn't incest and never was.

 

[MiltonPowers]

WOW< I was already going through Season 1 download when I had the suggestion that Season 1 was the first 10 chapters redone with not only the renders but that cringy dialog, I am replaying episodes 1-24 now, and can't recall anyone using characters name for one, and the girls call the MC BRO, while the MC calls them SIS, and of course, there is the Mom, Mom, MOMMY, Mom, your Mom her Mom, that Mom and a side order of Mom lol..I am SO glad that was fixed in the updated version.

You played a very different game to me.

 

[7empest5teele]

Are you sure you weren't using that old incest patch?

In the regular game I've never seen MC calling the girls sis, nor calling anyone mom - since his mom is dead...

I used the walkthrough within the MOD link on OP, the one designed for 1-24 from MurrayMods.
When I played Season 1 or the remade version, the mod was from the same link or page by the same author.
Come to think of it, I believe there was several choices for mod designers.
Anywho, thank you, along with OldGrumpyWolf, and MiltonPowers for the heads up.
I will find a decent mod now.

 

[twofacejoker]

So it will be out this year?

 

[DarkMage73]

So it will be out this year?

If your on about Ep25 then No.
If your on about the remake for the first 10 episodes on Steam then Yes.

 

[ZenoMod]

I used the walkthrough within the MOD link on OP, the one designed for 1-24 from MurrayMods.
When I played Season 1 or the remade version, the mod was from the same link or page by the same author.
Come to think of it, I believe there was several choices for mod designers.
Anywho, thank you, along with OldGrumpyWolf, and MiltonPowers for the heads up.
I will find a decent mod now.

There's no need for a mod.

The walkthrough is built-in (not for the latest episodes, but for most of them) and it just needs to be activated by setting the correct values via console.

When I have time I'll provide more detailed instructions.

 

[Maviarab]

I will find a decent mod now.

There isn't one...and a mod/wt really isn't needed for this.

 

[J.R.]

There's no need for a mod.

The walkthrough is built-in (not for the latest episodes, but for most of them) and it just needs to be activated by setting the correct values via console.

When I have time I'll provide more detailed instructions.

The Mod from Koga does that

 

[LionHeart 95]

And if you had nothing to do with Mabel then how does that fit into your theory?

You should read what I wrote, it has nothing to do with doing Mabel or not! It is all about a relationship with Debbie. but if MC does and she is related to Debbie. it could go like the night club when (if) MC still dating Monica and the girls at the same time. and Mabel was disappointed when MC Called Lily his girlfriend at the the cooking event. Mabel has feelings for MC that were crushed. think of Natasha and the coffee shop. there are more possible connections with the story

 

[Maviarab]

You should read what I wrote,

Ehhh...I'm sure what you wrote made sense in your head when you typed it out....