VN Ren'Py Summer's Gone [S1 Steam + DLC] [Oceanlab]

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AL.d

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olololo1234 said:
The problem is that he does not get as much support as he should have.
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There is no such thing. This is capitalism. You get what the market thinks you should get.

And it's a fact that Patreon growth is related to development pace. If by the time of your next update, a good chunk of your target audience has forgotten your game even existed, how can you expect a healthy growth? It's not quantum mechanics.
 
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Ragnar said:
Yes and the Hobbiton introduction while necessary was too long and boring imo. Anyway we are here to talk about Summer's Gone not about JRRTolkien books.
I love some of the models; Nadia, Vic, Bella, Bella's mom...Really great models. Now think abut the update, some characters like Victoria and Maya aren't even around. It's gonna be like this from now on? One chapter for each girl? How many girls are there? Even the ones in the chapter aren't getting much. Nami has been half naked and dry humping the MC since day one, What's new in Chapter 4 for her? Not enough imo.
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If everything stays the way it is... support under 1k patreons and all. Ocean will still try to improve... Have a little patience, at least until steam release... You, maybe unintentionally, are spreading negativity with your comments.
 
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olololo1234 said:
So, I really do not understand why people are whining about the update while they can play the update for free. And it's really great.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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Ah, but what about Patreons? should they get to give feedback? or should it all just be circlejerking and only praise on here?
Why even have a forum if it will only be for religiously defended praise of the dev as if they can do no wrong. That shit gets old and stagnant.

I signed up as a Patreon yesterday but it doesn't mean I will act like a crazed fanboy. Too long in the tooth to act like that.

I cannot believe people on here want only glowing feedback. Jesus... in other words accept everything you are given and not talk about what you do not like.

It's like that adoring fan in Elder Scrolls Oblivion...."By Azura! By Azura!"
 
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MarkOlsen said:
it has been 8 months since the last update and he releases a beta version. Then imagine he is reworking a chapter of a rework version of game. I wonder how can we support some devs if all they do is rework the rework and never move forward. 8 months for a beta version is a little funny. And someone said they changed the design of my favorite character...
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What are you talking about. It's been the biggest update so far. Sure, it would be great, if the updates would come out every 4 months. But you can’t say, that the dev is not doing a good job. A Ren'Py Game 01.06.2022 14_22_59.png
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AL.d said:
And it's a fact that Patreon growth is related to development pace. If by the time of your next update, a good chunk of your target audience has forgotten your game even existed, how can you expect a healthy growth? It's not quantum mechanics.
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BADIK... How long is the update cycle for this game? How much support? Greed is the answer... BADIK could be developed a hell lot faster! So... not always.
 
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KhamulTG81 said:
If everything stays the way it is... support under 1k patreons and all. Ocean will still try to improve... Have a little patience, at least until steam release... You, maybe unintentionally, are spreading negativity with your comments.
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I try to give feedback from my point of view. Negative feedback? It can be at times but that's necessary for the dev too.
If everyone here just praise the game the dev might think he's doig a perfect job and that's not true.
 
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olololo1234 said:
:FacePalm: *10^100
What are you talking about. It's been the biggest update so far. Sure, it would be great, if the updates would come out every 4 months. But you can’t say, that the dev is not doing a good job. View attachment 1843538
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I havent played yet to be honest. I just don't like that it comes as "beta" after 8 months. And the fact that he will start to rework the rework. Like, he is spending time reworking the rework when he could be moving forward. That is my opinion.
 
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Ragnar said:
I try to give feedback from my point of view. Negative feedback? It can be at times but that's necessary for the dev too.
If everyone here just praise the game the dev might think he's doig a perfect job and that's not true.
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Sorry, but read your last 10 posts. Full of sarcasm and negativ implications. I don't want to discuss this any further. Self awareness is important in written arguments. You can not simply "talk" your way out of it.
 
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KhamulTG81 said:
BADIK... How long is the update cycle for this game? How much support? Greed is the answer... BADIK could be developed a hell lot faster!
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While long, it's still faster than this. And with more content offered. And with a good game already completed (in a sensible amount of time) under their belt. That wasn't plagued by delays and reworks. The result? A good starting Patreon base for your next project that allows you to jumpstart the process. That's how it works.

To be fair, it might as well be quantum mechanics for some, I even see the same mistake often been done by big companies. Release a new 8-episode show that gets hype for its quality. Then proceed to kill any momentum with huge 2 year shooting cycles because the service isn't willing to invest in shortening them, while maintaining quality. And the show eventually gets cancelled 2-3 seasons in, with the small dedicated fanbase that has remained bitching about the fact.

Balancing creativity with moneymaking is admitedly not easy. You have to know when to cut corners and when to risk pouring some more money to hopefully get more back.
 
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AL.d said:
If any of your students remind you of this MC even a bit, keep an eye on them. Especially if it's a place with no gun control.
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Actually, in that case, I am the one who's like MC. That's why I love this game so much. But unlike MC, all the shit that I've been through, I can still have a boner.
 
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MarkOlsen said:
I havent played yet to be honest. I just don't like that it comes as "beta" after 8 months. And the fact that he will start to rework the rework. Like, he is spending time reworking the rework when he could be moving forward. That is my opinion.
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He does not spend too much time into the reworking. He only does polish the game a little further and fix some bugs.
 
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Quarron said:
No, I don't want my students to suffer in the same way I do. The waiting is too much for their soft heart.
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You have to look at it from another angle. It will help prepare them for when they go out in the world and meet their first Bella.
Actually, scratch that. Nothing could prepare for that experience.

Thankfully, I met my Bella's later in life when I could handle that acerbic tongue. Imagine your first gf was Bella...oh shit.
 
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