VN Ren'Py Where the Heart Is [S1 v6.1.2024 BETA] [CheekyGimp]

[Lucifer_Morningstar]

One personal criticism I would agree with is that I did not give enough choices to avoid some of the OTT/ Macho (I'm gonna kick your ass) dialog options between the MC & Roger. I should have given a few more options to be more placid when conversing / dealing with Roger (Although I personally would have put him in the cabinet ).

Gonna agree with that last sentence of yours in the bracket. Dude shamed his ex with the help of his new girlfriend by saying/spreading things that are untrue, total dick move. The best way to deal with egoistic assholes like that was the "Macho" way, don't remember the exact dialogues but the MC being a real man to take care of a shitty little boy was really great and different to watch. Why different? Because a lot of these type of games out there, with the MC being an 18 or a 20 year older, never focus on writing his character as a man, but as a scared little boy who loses his shit at the first sign of trouble. Plus MC cares about Katie, so why didn't the MC choke the life out of Roger shows that his character is also patient along with being aggressive when the need arises. @CheekyGimp you have been on the right track so far, keep going, keep holding onto YOUR vision of the story, its been great so far. Eagerly waiting for that update, especially scenes with Monica. Hope she as a character starts realizing the manliness of MC and starts adapting around it more and more.

 

[DA22]

Besides the obvious reason to dislike Roger from the start due to the Katie situation and the way Roger behaved at start when MC was talking with Sammy, MC also immediately identified Roger as being a bully. It rarely is a good idea to act submissively to a bully as I remember MC mentioning he experienced in past. ( Correct me if I am wrong and are confused with another game ).

I hope for episode 10 to be able to be a good wingman for the two friends of Katie, They are both cute and hot. Without knowing contents of the will yet hard to speculate, but with some outcomes there would definitely be some options for a vengeful or douchebag MC to get into his father's ex panties in a more blackmailing way. So she might well be an option, though I guess acting that way might well burn bridges with for example Bella for the future.

 

[morphnet]

I definitely agree with the wingman part, i think they'd make a cute couple, i also think that i would like to see MC talk bella into liking monica and get 3 going there

 

[UncleVT]

I'm really waiting for the upcoming chats with the "new" Lily.

 

[dE_VoYd]

i vote for Monica for each and every update
i even propose the idea to change the name to "Where the Monica is"

 

[Mt PewPew]

I wanna see more Bella. She was so hawt, especially in them tight jeans

 

[crikey_buum]

Well, as I've said, the fact that so people are pissed about ep 8 only shows that the writing is good enough that we feel invested in the characters.

I've gotta say something unrelated though, I've seen people criticize Zarah and Monica's models as "unattractive" and fuck me, I'm not into Zarah at all but I gotta say it's really refreshing to see "sexy" characters that could conceivably be in their late 40's to early 50's... That shit is good and a nice break from the usual "the only difference between mom and daughters it the size of their boobies"

 

[xןʞ]

Don't worry Uncle I voted for Angel for you.

Also just to cancel out Ignatz vote for whoever he voted for just because.

(unless he voted for Angel of course)

 

[Ignatz]

I voted for Pearson.

 

[Johnny-Doe]

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One personal criticism I would agree with is that I did not give enough choices to avoid some of the OTT/ Macho (I'm gonna kick your ass) dialog options between the MC & Roger. I should have given a few more options to be more placid when conversing / dealing with Roger (Although I personally would have put him in the cabinet ).

Sadly, that choice never came up....

 

[osher1234]

When the next update ep9 ?

 

[Decoy-71-]

It is known when the new version will be released

 

[crikey_buum]

I think someone mentioned early january or something.

 

[Brady2626]

So is this another case when a dev seeks financial support in order to 'deliver more quality content faster' -> gets support -> 'oh, you know, now it will take 2 times longer for every update'? Or is he not on a standard milker's path yet and its all good?

nah by all we can see there has been no milking just a good game with a good dev who communicates well

 

[Calyps0]

Gimpy is no milker, just a good man he is! We eagerly await his next update!

Developing a game is both exhausting and easy to lose interest. Gimpy is neither of those and I fully expect an update soonish!

 

[Deleted member 73937]

Is there an android version of this game, because I really want to play it on my phone?

 

[TiranoSupremo]

Gonna agree with that last sentence of yours in the bracket. Dude shamed his ex with the help of his new girlfriend by saying/spreading things that are untrue, total dick move. The best way to deal with egoistic assholes like that was the "Macho" way, don't remember the exact dialogues but the MC being a real man to take care of a shitty little boy was really great and different to watch. Why different? Because a lot of these type of games out there, with the MC being an 18 or a 20 year older, never focus on writing his character as a man, but as a scared little boy who loses his shit at the first sign of trouble. Plus MC cares about Katie, so why didn't the MC choke the life out of Roger shows that his character is also patient along with being aggressive when the need arises. @CheekyGimp you have been on the right track so far, keep going, keep holding onto YOUR vision of the story, its been great so far. Eagerly waiting for that update, especially scenes with Monica. Hope she as a character starts realizing the manliness of MC and starts adapting around it more and more.

I agree with you in a manly way, being aggressive sometimes is the only option.
You are making a really good game@CheekyGimp, keep going!.

 

[Darth Sidious]

Well, as I've said, the fact that so people are pissed about ep 8 only shows that the writing is good enough that we feel invested in the characters.

I've gotta say something unrelated though, I've seen people criticize Zarah and Monica's models as "unattractive" and fuck me, I'm not into Zarah at all but I gotta say it's really refreshing to see "sexy" characters that could conceivably be in their late 40's to early 50's... That shit is good and a nice break from the usual "the only difference between mom and daughters it the size of their boobies"

I'm totally into Zarah, more than Monica. In truth I usually am not into middle aged women, I like slutty and plain filthy and sexually depraved and that is Zarah. As for looks and overall charm I prefer Debbie

 

[crikey_buum]

I'm totally into Zarah, more than Monica. In truth I usually am not into middle aged women, I like slutty and plain filthy and sexually depraved and that is Zarah. As for looks and overall charm I prefer Debbie

Zarah knows what she fucking wants. There's charm in that. And while she's a slut, she's not a "dumb" slut. That's really the strength of the game so far. I'm not into Katie's type, but her dialogue is so fun that I find myself really liking her. Debbie's not my type either but there's something about her playfulness. It'd be easy to write off Lily as the easy dumb cheerleader type but she's got subtle fragility to her characterization that makes you care for her too.

I should be all over Jenna though, but so far I find her bland as fuck compared to all these other strong, well defined personalities.
But I have no doubt her development will come later and I'll come to like her too.

 

[John Winkel]

Zarah knows what she fucking wants. There's charm in that. And while she's a slut, she's not a "dumb" slut. That's really the strength of the game so far. I'm not into Katie's type, but her dialogue is so fun that I find myself really liking her. Debbie's not my type either but there's something about her playfulness. It'd be easy to write off Lily as the easy dumb cheerleader type but she's got subtle fragility to her characterization that makes you care for her too.

I should be all over Jenna though, but so far I find her bland as fuck compared to all these other strong, well defined personalities.
But I have no doubt her development will come later and I'll come to like her too.

Crikey, I'm INTENSELY in love with Monica, but I kinda' agree with you about Tara. She's a slut, but knows and accepts it. At the same time, she knows that her best friend is not, and strives to 'protect' her. I admire loyalty like that. Katie is not my favorite type, but I enjoy her b.s. and playful manner, although the b.s. would begin to grate on me. Debbie & Lily are cute but to this point not too deep...to ME. Jenna is very interesting. She lacks self-confidence...as I did at her age. She's a techie as I was (inasmuch as it was possible around 1970.) I'm 65 years old. For the last 15-20 years, when I happen to cross paths with a nervous young person who's obviously new on the job, I LOVE to tell him/her 'you're new...you're doing fine. It will get easier - SOON!' I was young and dumb AND SCARED back then. I can truly relate. That's why I absolutely love dealing with Jenna. I won't force her to do ANYTHING, but will try my damndest to help break her out of her shell.