discussion VN Ren'Py DAZ The Roommate [v0.12.17] [togs]

[Nicest_Incest]

Well let it be said this is one good example of how a game is influenced by paid patrons, and is ruined by content that was never intended.

I figured it was headed that way, but I lost interest early on when the "roommate" turns out to be an actual roommate and not his sister. With every passing quarter it seems to be getting closer to impossible to make an AVN even worth playing for free on Patreon at all.

 

[Mike1233]

Looks interesting. Thanks for sharing

 

[captain_hamhog]

I figured it was headed that way, but I lost interest early on when the "roommate" turns out to be an actual roommate and not his sister. With every passing quarter it seems to be getting closer to impossible to make an AVN even worth playing for free on Patreon at all.

Well, I was watching this game for a while, but they threw in bestiality out of the blue? Then the roommate isn't related?

 

[JadedSkywalker]

I struggle to understand how this is an update, because there was no content that I could see. Like 5 minutes of content and then says will be continued in the next game.

 

[Republican Bear]

I struggle to understand how this is an update, because there was no content that I could see. Like 5 minutes of content and then says will be continued in the next game.

It's not a content update just a rework of the game.

The developer is removing some content for a future DLC patch add-on and fixing technical errors.

The next update will finally move the story forward.

The Roommate (latterly subtitled "Inheritance") was my first attempt at a visual novel. It was a huge learning experience and there were plenty of mistakes and missteps along the way, necessitating various fixes to avoid breaking saved games. I've also pissed a significant number of people off at times and I've been working to move some of the more contentious content into a free "DLC" that I plan to make available to those that want it.

It's also an ongoing story, and by definition never "complete" so the game inevitably grows with each build. Switching from PNG to WEBP helped but after a lot of thought, I decided to end the current game at the end of the first three months of game time and transition to a sequel or continuation game. Episode 2, if you will.

It gives me a chance at something of a fresh start, incorporating the lessons learned from the first game. I also plan to polish the original with a view to releasing it on Steam and there will be further builds made available as things go forward.

My main focus, however, will be on "Revelations", the next phase of The Roommate saga. There are a number of unresolved plot threads to be further explored and resolved, others that have only been hinted at and a lot more besides.

The primary audience for the game is me - it's a labour of love and I replay it endlessly, often finding myself tweaking dialogue that's been in place for years - I know my ''ongoing improvements" are a thorn in the side of modders, not that I'm losing any sleep over that!

Having said that, it's nice to know that so many of you are passionate about the game and I do listen to and act on feedback, even if it's not always as quickly as I'd like.

So come along for the ride as we press onward, I promise it won't be boring!

 

[SilentHunter]

The plot is nightmarishly boring. It's just boring to follow the behind-the-scenes squabbles in some corporation; there are no heroes to empathize with. This also applies to the MC. It's just as dreary to follow the development of his relationship with LI.

And when the fetish nonsense suddenly started (those who have the strength to follow the plot to a certain point will understand what I'm talking about), which I can't stand, I couldn't take it anymore. Into the trash and ignore.

 

[JadedSkywalker]

Another bugfix with no content. Wake me up when there is actually content. Such a snooze.

 

[Republican Bear]

Yeah part two or based on the update a sequel will not be released soon. I have patience so it doesn't bother me.

There are hundreds of other games to try out right now.

 

[flamingo]

new update sweeet!

 

[mandowar]

I'm new here and haven't seen any rules about spoling the stories in the games, so I'll assume there are people that still care about it .

Well, in general I liked it. I currently has content for some hours (if you are reading and not holding Ctrl). It hooked me with the corporate intrigues, until

Spoiler

the sex enhancing drug and genetic powers arise ...

I'd have liked a more mature argument, yes; but it is OK, not complaining.
But I can't help losing interest when the characters

Spoiler

became mind slaves craving for the MC

, do ridiculous things even in public. For some this can be a turn on, for me it is not, and it's OK.
I specially loved Lois, both the model and the writing, she's smart and super hot. Like others, it is sad when

Spoiler

she turns into a slave

.

 

[przemomarkam]

I'm new here and haven't seen any rules about spoling the stories in the games, so I'll assume there are people that still care about it .

Well, in general I liked it. I currently has content for some hours (if you are reading and not holding Ctrl). It hooked me with the corporate intrigues, until

Spoiler

the sex enhancing drug and genetic powers arise ...

I'd have liked a more mature argument, yes; but it is OK, not complaining.
But I can't help losing interest when the characters

Spoiler

became mind slaves craving for the MC

, do ridiculous things even in public. For some this can be a turn on, for me it is not, and it's OK.
I specially loved Lois, both the model and the writing, she's smart and super hot. Like others, it is sad when

Spoiler

she turns into a slave

.

Respect for hiding spoilers, me personally i would spoil the plot if the game is mid.

 

[Sou EU]

When is the next update

 

[Tripod70]

When is the next update

It seems just now

 

[Cratosstratos]

Any good? worth picking up?

 

[Tripod70]

Not sure?? I haven't played this since v11 or the first of 12 .. A while in other words.. It was really good up to then...

 

[Republican Bear]

It was good until the dev asked in polls what the supporters wanted, and then it went off rails.

He added sharing, humiliation, and other kinks that disgusted me.

Now he did a small remake and will remove those kinks/scences to a separate DLC.

 

[captain_hamhog]

It was good until the dev asked in polls what the supporters wanted, and then it went off rails.

He added sharing, humiliation, and other kinks that disgusted me.

Now he did a small remake and will remove those kinks/scences to a separate DLC.

I feel like when they add polls it means they're out ideas and have no idea what to do... though that's just me.

 

[Republican Bear]

I feel like when they add polls it means they're out ideas and have no idea what to do... though that's just me.

Probably true as this was the developers first game, and he apologized at least for adding those kinks.

 

[masterace6]

anything new in this update?

 

[MattShizzle]

When they add polls they end up adding stuff that I hate (ntr, futa, etc) or that doesn't interest me (pregnancy - though pregnant sex is in the "hate" category.