VN Ren'Py Yesterday's Crossroads [Ch.3 v0.4.1a] [CHAQUINN0]

[Ciaran8023]

Hol' up, did I miss something?
From v0.4 to v0.4.1a, there are some reworks and extensions, but the filesize goes from 4.7gb to 10.2gb? What did he rework it with, 8k uncompressed images?
I've genuinely NEVER seen such an absurd filesize bump in such a small timeframe.

 

[alive89]

I know, right??????
Just imagine going through a painful 10 minute download process now so that later on we can download smaller and easier update patches...
DAS' FUCKED UP, DEV!!!!!

 

[Ciaran8023]

I know, right??????
Just imagine going through a painful 10 minute download process now so that later on we can download smaller and easier update patches...
DAS' FUCKED UP, DEV!!!!!

It's more "where the fuck is all that size actually going?" type of deal after dealing a lot with files and IT for the last 20 years. I just cannot fathom doubling the filesize in a 0.0.1 update difference.
I live in a part of the world where 1gb download speed is close to the norm so I never give a shit about download size, but I'd actually want something out of having double the filesize all of the sudden outside of some scene extensions and reworks.

Call me illogical but reworking scenes, unless the scene is completely FUBAR, is much better suited for after a project is finished for a number of reasons. One is that it doesn't interfere with current development and second is that you can then release a "definitive edition" or some other buzzword and cash in even more.

 

[Dessolos]

I don't mind this rework since it wasn't released as only an rework update , like other do. Since it was worked before Ch 3 was released and just wasn't ready when Ch 3 was out.

 

[CHAQUINN0]

V040 had only the Chapter 3 content, with low-quality video files, missing scenes and images. V041 has been completely reworked from the start, with content for the Prologue, Ch1-2 and 3, including content I hadn't added to the game until now.
If file size is your concern, I believe someone compressed it to under 1GB and shared it here—you can download that. But if you're just looking for a reason to complain, I can't help you with that. Sorry...

 

[Ciaran8023]

V040 had only the Chapter 3 content, with low-quality video files, missing scenes and images. V041 has been completely reworked from the start, with content for the Prologue, Ch1-2 and 3, including content I hadn't added to the game until now.
If file size is your concern, I believe someone compressed it to under 1GB and shared it here—you can download that. But if you're just looking for a reason to complain, I can't help you with that. Sorry...

I'm more astounded how you managed to double the filesize despite all of that without doing something like 4k+ renders and .avi files for animations. This isn't a dig against you, I am genuinely just confused as to how it got to that amount given that v0.4 had some fairly well done compression from the get-go for the amount of content.

If you somehow attributed my confusion as malice, I can assure you that I meant no such thing, I'm more just curious as to what filetypes/compression/resolution etc you're using as v0.4 definitely didn't seem lacking in quality compared to 98% of other games.

 

[jwh258]

V0.4.1 is a greatly improved version, but I feel that KIM's face seems a bit distorted, and in some scenes, I can't even recognize her.

 

[AlexMpog]

V0.4.1 is a greatly improved version, but I feel that KIM's face seems a bit distorted, and in some scenes, I can't even recognize her.

Well, maybe the great Evil inside Kim is finally starting to show itself, who knows

 

[CHAQUINN0]

I've actually been asked about it a few times and have also seen comments about Kim's appearance. She briefly touches on this matter but doesn't go deeper. The same goes for the MC's passive and indifferent demeanor or Zeke and Keyla's turbulent story. Funnily enough, all these subjects will start being explored in Chapter 4. Up until this point was mainly exposure.

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[Maviarab]

And who knows, maybe even change some opinions about her.

 

[CHAQUINN0]

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[hysepReC]

I've actually been asked about it a few times and have also seen comments about Kim's appearance. She briefly touches on this matter but doesn't go deeper. The same goes for the MC's passive and indifferent demeanor or Zeke and Keyla's turbulent story. Funnily enough, all these subjects will start being explored in Chapter 4. Up until this point was mainly exposure.

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If anyone's passive in this game, it's the girls. They might invite the MC out or back to their place but the relationship never progresses unless he makes a move on them. I hope it's different for Kim - I want to see her actually make an effort to win him back instead of just hoping he wants to get back together.

And calling Zeke & Keyla stupid is an understatement. I can't understand why Keyla would agree to marry him despite knowing that he's cheated on her multiple times or why he would propose to her in the first place. If she had broken up with him, he would have been free to fuck all the sorority girls he wanted. The only logical explanation is that he didn't want the MC to have her.

 

[cooldevo]

And calling Zeke & Keyla stupid is an understatement. I can't understand why Keyla would agree to marry him despite knowing that he's cheated on her multiple times or why he would propose to her in the first place. If she had broken up with him, he would have been free to fuck all the sorority girls he wanted. The only logical explanation is that he didn't want the MC to have her.

There is reference from Zeke, and I think Keyla too, as to some "desperation" event that led to Zeke proposing. It hasn't been explored or expanded on yet though.

And Keyla was cheating on Zeke with the MC, so it's not like her hands were really clean. Neither were apparently in the marriage for love or interest, will have to wait and see if the Dev puts a lot more meat on that part of the story.

 

[alive89]

There's also a moment where Zeke says Julia looks at the MC with the same look "someone" used to look at him. It may be Kim he's referring to, but I do think he means Keyla.
I think this desperation was that he knew Keyla and MC were doing stuff, and she was going to break up with him, so he proposed to her so she wouldn't.
Maybe it doesn't make much sense, but it's what I can think of too

 

[motseer]

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You made me stop and think, CHAQ. No one is perfect. Least of all me. If I really put my mind to it. If I really opened my heart to empathy or compassion. If I truly considered the possibility of circumstances so heinous, so unavoidable...

Then I thought...

Naw, I don't give a shit. That bitch can eat shit and die. Jus' Sayin'

 

[Maviarab]

No one is perfect.

 

[motseer]

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Well, indeed, some come very close...

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[hysepReC]

There is reference from Zeke, and I think Keyla too, as to some "desperation" event that led to Zeke proposing. It hasn't been explored or expanded on yet though.

And Keyla was cheating on Zeke with the MC, so it's not like her hands were really clean. Neither were apparently in the marriage for love or interest, will have to wait and see if the Dev puts a lot more meat on that part of the story.

I would argue Zeke is worse. Keyla cheated with the MC because she was still in love with him while Zeke is a serial cheater. But that's not really the point, it's more about why he would be so desperate to prevent her from breaking up with him.

There's also a moment where Zeke says Julia looks at the MC with the same look "someone" used to look at him. It may be Kim he's referring to, but I do think he means Keyla.
I think this desperation was that he knew Keyla and MC were doing stuff, and she was going to break up with him, so he proposed to her so she wouldn't.
Maybe it doesn't make much sense, but it's what I can think of too

Yes, this seems to be the most likely explanation but the question remains: Why would Zeke be so desperate to keep hold of her knowing this? I doubt it's because he loved her since he cheated on her constantly. This game seems to be trying to tell a serious story with believable characters (and it does for the most part) but the whole Zeke/Keyla thing just seems completely illogical.

 

[Maviarab]

This game seems to be trying to tell a serious story with believable characters (and it does for the most part) but the whole Zeke/Keyla thing is just seems completely illogical.

You ever actually met people and been in relationships with them?

Most of the people I klnow and have ever known I wonder wtf they are doing together. This isn't unrealistic or unbelievable at all. It's actually the norm.

 

[hysepReC]

You ever actually met people and been in relationships with them?

I would ask you the same thing if you actually think Zeke and Keyla's relationship is normal. Real life isn't a soap opera.