VN Ren'Py WVM [S2 Ch.1 Ep.13 F] [Braindrop]

[Knight_of_the_lance]

I am what you could call a music illeterate. I can't hum a tune to save my life. All that to say that I am not someone that can feel the music as much as the next person and it would take me tremendous amount of time to organise audio files for a game and it would not be good. On the other hand when I put my own music and play (youtube random) a game like WVM I sometime become anoyed at what I am listening to because the mood dont match at all. Even for someone like me for whom music is this almost abstract thing it still helps me get in the mood. And I am not even talking about ambient sound yet. I still think sound amd music are important even if it is a subject in wich I will always be a néophite.

When BD has doubts about his musical abilitys I see something that I can relate too. I agree that is talent and the abilitys that he has are better spent elsewere. But it does not mean that a budget for sound can't be amased and used to contract a sound or music profesional that could work part time or on contract on WVM. Sure it would most likely still be royalty free sound and music but it would still be better than what BD can do by himself. If done well it could bring a lot to WVM.

Is it worth it to dedicate a budget to sound and music? that is an other question to answer. In the mean time I am of the opinion that music would bring a lot to WVM as long as it doesn't take away from the rest of the great game that BD provides us.

Edit: I try to do a resonable take on the audio subject and put it in context in a post that took me some time to rite only to see, in the mean time, others saying that it is more fun to talk about the characters and their adventures and agreeing with them.

 

[HornyyPussy]

A nice extended back washing scene with a full hug
Obliviously some kissing too. All over that is.

Handholding?

 

[Naxos]

Handholding?

Don't be gross. We don't want that lewd stuff here.

We just need Harper to admit her feelings and embrace it.

Ps, aren't you supposed to be in bed?

 

[HornyyPussy]

Don't be gross. We don't want that lewd stuff here.

We just need Harper to admit her feelings and embrace it.

Ps, aren't you supposed to be in bed?

Eh, hard time falling asleep......

Nite all!

 

[preglovr12]

Music fits some games extremely well, like City of Broken Dreamers. Those types of games tend to be way more narrative focused and built to lead the player though a journey. Music is used in those games to prompt feelings and memories of the player to help solidify how they should feel in a particular moment, much like a movie would. A harem game with very little conflict like WVM wouldn't benefit from a soundtrack in the way those games do. In fact, it might take away from some players experiences if BD added a more playful and joking track during what the player views as a more serious and romantic scene.

 

[qwsl]

Dudes, you want add more work for BruBru and leave KoGa out of work? Really?

 

[K18]

Oh well here's to hoping for an extended bath scene with Stacy in the near future, while I watch you guys argue about music.

And here's to hoping for an extended scene with...
* More Elizabeth greatness in both in the movie room scene and in the bedroom with the alternative choice to cream-pie Liz instead of edging.
* More Rachael greatness as she becomes one of MC's new official girlfriends in Day 9.
* More greatness with MC, Keyana and Brittany wholesome love fest.
* More Natalie & MC wholesome love with more cuddling & kissing in their birthday suits.
* And more Zoe, Harper, Jasmine, Tia, Creampie, and... and... i'll stop here for now.

 

[thorin0815]

I'd rather let Skye pick up the soap in the shower.

 

[Master of Puppets]

It is relevant as we don't want that time wasted when it could be used on renders, writing and actually making the important parts of a vn

It's not relevant because adding music would have zero effect on your gameplay experience. You are literally the people who screech about optional content because the dev is 'wasting his time' on it.

 

[Spfjolietjake]

It's not relevant because adding music would have zero effect on your gameplay experience. You are literally the people who screech about optional content because the dev is 'wasting his time' on it.

Two things
1. I don't screech, never have
2. I don't have any issue with optional content. Content options are a welcome thing and worthy of the time it takes.

What isn't worth the time: is adding music. That opinion is revelant on the subject: "is music is needed in this vn" discussions.

Music is definitely not needed. There is, however a mod you may use if it's that important to you.

 

[KoGa3]

Me: "Oh, a discussion about music in VNs!"
...reading the comments...
Me:

 

[csmk14]

It's not relevant because adding music would have zero effect on your gameplay experience. You are literally the people who screech about optional content because the dev is 'wasting his time' on it.

Got it, if we disagree we're bad, now can we make like Elsa and let this shit go.

On topic, I think at this point the MC needs to talk to Rachel about a large room sized matress!

 

[HornyyPussy]

Me: "Oh, a discussion about music in VNs!"
...reading the comments...
Me:

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Don't worry Koga, we still love your work!

 

[HornyyPussy]

Got it, if we disagree we're bad, now can we make like Elsa and let this shit go.

On topic, I think at this point the MC needs to talk to Rachel about a large room sized matress!

They will have to make one that covers the entire damn basketball court.....

 

[Spfjolietjake]

Me: "Oh, a discussion about music in VNs!"
...reading the comments...
Me:

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I am glad you took the time and effort to make your mods to give those that want music to have a way.

I apologize If it sounded like I was dismissive of your mods.

 

[Naxos]

Me: "Oh, a discussion about music in VNs!"
...reading the comments...
Me:

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I am glad you took the time and effort to make your mods to give those that want music to have a way.

I apologize If it sounded like I was dismissive of your mods.

^^ Concur and repeat this. While I won't use them I am glad someone takes the time to make them for those who use them.

 

[KoGa3]

I am glad you took the time and effort to make your mods to give those that want music to have a way.

I apologize If it sounded like I was dismissive of your mods.

Don't worry! And honestly: before I started with the "music - modding", I also often muted the sound...

 

[csmk14]

They will have to make one that covers the entire damn basketball court.....

I don't know the theatre room MIGHT be large enough

 

[PrimeGuy]

It's not relevant because adding music would have zero effect on your gameplay experience. You are literally the people who screech about optional content because the dev is 'wasting his time' on it.

From the perspective of people who don't want the content, or the music, it's valid to wish they didn't bother with it to make the parts you do want better, or come faster. One of the differences between this music discussion, and other times people have complained about optional content is: The Dev asked for people's opinions on it.

The Dev is clearly trying to find out how many people actually care about the music content, so people who don't want him to spend time on it, regardless of their reason, are valid to the discussion. If BrainDrop had just started adding music and people started complaining, it'd be different. If someone had started the discussion with "Hey everybody, just want to say, I think music is a waste of time, and shouldn't be in any of these games" it would be different.

In *my opinion* music isn't necessary in the game. If BD winds up deciding it's good to have, and puts it in, I'm not going to complain, but my opinion is still valid to the question he asked.

 

[Master of Puppets]

One of the differences between this music discussion, and other times people have complained about optional content is: The Dev asked for people's opinions on it.

No he didn't. People literally are starting the discussion with "Hey everybody, just want to say, I think music is a waste of time, and shouldn't be in any of these games". If he chooses to make a poll on Patreon about it you vote for no music, but he literally did not ask anyone.