Update 0.61 - Jun
Added 2023-01-26 00:07:57 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
I have Jun's update here for you guys. Ended up struggling a lot more than I'd like with this one thanks to insisting on using NVL mode (which is borderline broken on Ren'py) as well as having a lot of systems breaking in general. The amount of time I spent on bugfixing was insane. It took me over two weeks just to get the NVL segment to work right.
Changelog:
- Days 34 and 35 for Jun
- The Haruki CG from the previous update has been finished
Since I've been dealing with a lot more programming errors as of late (and I really do mean a LOT), don't hesitate to let me know about any errors or crashes you guys find.
Download link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YocS5h7gTRo_jZEr-TGfzNzwq8vOFEYx?usp=sharing
Comments
I wanted to ask is their a guide of some sort I can use to help me find the cgs I'm having a little bit of difficulty with it
William Blackwell
2023-04-09 02:41:54 +0000 UTCShioichi is next on the list, correct? Looking back I see 2 from haruki and 1 for keisuke so I’m hopeful!
Suige
2023-03-24 14:46:06 +0000 UTCWhat was that...you did it again with the emotional roller coaster. I was so giddy happy after day 33 and then down right Panic in day 34 just calling 4 Jun to come and help... Gosh i missed this VN I havent been able to go thru the updates but now im gonna go thru with all of them, so Shoichi its now time for me and you to confront your dad.
Demonic Dragon Earl
2023-02-28 06:47:28 +0000 UTCWhile it must have been hard to work with - The tone shift in this section is fantastic. The occasional mismatch of 1st and 3rd person as we speak with Jun is flawless. Your ability to write up until this point kept me immersed, so to be suddenly dragged away as just a "person behind a screen" really hit home for me.
EvanderMars
2023-02-18 04:14:06 +0000 UTCOoof....that one hit hard.
Lyk
2023-02-02 19:00:45 +0000 UTCHappy mental health awareness day guys :)
𝔏𝔢𝔬𝔫𝔞
2023-01-28 04:03:15 +0000 UTCHaven't been able to get to this update yet but from what the comments are saying it's bound to be a doozy to read through Also if you're still doing the patron-exclusive short stories I'd love to be a fly on the wall for Keisuke's talk with Shoichi after the hospital scene
Bunbuku Chagama
2023-01-27 12:44:55 +0000 UTCI'm glad you thought so. It was definitely a whole lot of effort.
Basket
2023-01-26 21:33:09 +0000 UTCYes. Ren'py has two built-in modes. ADV mode is the kind of narration users are used to seeing, where there is a single text/message box at the bottom of the screen that shows one message at a time. NVL, on the other hand, is the mode that has a textbox covering the whole screen that can show multiple messages at a time. ADV tends to be preferred as it is generally used for less wordy novels or ones where the writing is more casual/informal. NVL (as is the namesake "novel" mode) tends to be written in a more serious manner. However, NVL mode is very clunky in Ren'py. It doesn't work well, requires manual clearing of the screen every X messages, etc. Because of that, it severely slows down workflow, as any change in a single line somewhere back in the code means you have to play through the whole thing again to make sure none of the textboxes are now broken.
Basket
2023-01-26 21:32:53 +0000 UTCI also hope that. I definitely took some creative liberties with trying to portray dissociation and the ensuing numbness that can come with it — after all, it's a difficult feeling to translate into narration. The NVL + 3rd person narration was certainly a useful tool for it, but it definitely made this update even more of a hassle to write.
Basket
2023-01-26 21:30:36 +0000 UTCCan you tell me exactly what error you are getting relating to the phone pictures? Neither I nor any of the people I sent the demos to to test before release reported an issue with those. The only thing I can think of is that the persistent data might be causing issues, but I don't know if there is a way for players to clear it.
Basket
2023-01-26 21:29:29 +0000 UTCI'm glad you enjoyed it. I really need to remember to give Jun's route a trigger warning at some point. While I feel like it's my responsibility to depict such themes as accurately, appropriately and respectfully as possible, I can't forget that it might be tough for some people to read them. Hell, it's tough for me to write them. Writing the characters having those kinds of thoughts isn't exactly great for my mental health all the time either.
Basket
2023-01-26 21:28:31 +0000 UTCI know nothing about this programming stuff but the struggle with NVL was worth it, it hit a lot harder than if it was done using Ren'py's default text box
Nunu
2023-01-26 15:32:30 +0000 UTCthat is exactly what NVL mode is, yes.
Sacchi Hikaru
2023-01-26 11:42:40 +0000 UTCwhat dies NVL mean? Does it have to do with the long, silent section of third person narration?
Sal the Dragon
2023-01-26 10:33:51 +0000 UTCToo real on conveying the experience of numbness.. ;-; Jun really do be poggers as they say And I really like the way the finished Haruki cg was done! Only encountered the usual incompatible old save issue but had no bug encounters otherwise. I hope future updates aren't as difficult for you as this one was for the sake of your own sanity <3
Nat
2023-01-26 05:31:27 +0000 UTCgonna try to redownload i guess cause it froze when i was almost there
RazoTheWolf
2023-01-26 04:46:23 +0000 UTCCan't load any last saves and if i try to skip from the beginning, it's stopping on every phone picture, 20 minutes and im not even at the new part :( :(
RazoTheWolf
2023-01-26 04:42:42 +0000 UTCFantastic update! Although, it did hit a little too close to home for me. You're doing a fantastic job depicting the trauma and fallout of such a life changing experience. It's not fun to read the pain Yuuichi is going through, but damn it's great storytelling. Keep up the excellent work. I'm already super excited for the next update! Also, I didn't experience any errors throughout my read.
Jammy Dox
2023-01-26 02:42:05 +0000 UTCI sent you a message through Patreon.
Ryo
2023-01-26 01:09:05 +0000 UTCWould it be possible for you to post a screenshot or a transcription of what exactly the error says? I never got that kind of bug before.
Basket
2023-01-26 00:48:56 +0000 UTCI'm getting a name error when bringing up the phone screen right after you wake up on Day 34. It's saying its not defined.
Ryo
2023-01-26 00:47:11 +0000 UTCOmg!!!! Super excited!! This made my night.
MauryN
2023-01-26 00:09:08 +0000 UTCSmooch jun uwu
Ly Lycanroc
2023-01-26 00:09:04 +0000 UTC
