VN Ren'Py Friends in Need [Ch. 8 v0.57b SE] [NeonGhosts]

[SlapE]

oopsie..someone got triggered!.

Yep I do tend to get "triggered" when someone who talks non-sense and cries about fictional characters and stories, and tries to tell them how they want it done, and to do it that way instead.

It's annoying, and childish.

Just stfu

 

[Ragnar]

How would that even work? I mean, it's not like he'll grow a dick out of nowhere. Besides, I'd adress the stammer problem first and see if it can be corrected, since it is also a source of Mason's insecurities. I'm not trying to be an asshole here (in this particular post).
Regardless, Mason is mid at best, same for Ashe. Viola and Brittani (and her mom) are top tier girls and deserve more scenes. Pepper's story is also intriguing, I'm curious where it'll go next.

 

[soldano]

There are procedures to 'build' a penis surgically. But i'm positive the result isn't functional or something like that.

A clitoris and a cock are homologous organs (they have the same embryonic origin and are essentially the same thing). So with a type of surgery called metoidioplasty, a clitoris can be converted into a functional penis. It is common practice in masculinization surgeries.

 

[TigerWolfe]

Yay bigots on the list woo... I knew from prior curiosity that trans women that transition all the way can get, for sex purposes, functional vaginas that don't visually appear any different from those of ciswomen (I've read that they do need more lubrication as they're not as self lubing), but not being into penis I'd never researched how that level of transition works the other way around... I'm glad that for those who want it it seems like there's a decent solution for them as well... not gonna look up pics though, I'll just take y'alls word for it.

 

[dreddhead]

How would that even work? I mean, it's not like he'll grow a dick out of nowhere. Besides, I'd adress the stammer problem first and see if it can be corrected, since it is also a source of Mason's insecurities. I'm not trying to be an asshole here (in this particular post).
Regardless, Mason is mid at best, same for Ashe. Viola and Brittani (and her mom) are top tier girls and deserve more scenes. Pepper's story is also intriguing, I'm curious where it'll go next.

If you are actually interested, trans men can get top-surgery to remove unwanted breast tissue and go on hormone regimens, to help bulk up their muscle/bone mass and deepen their voices - all things that cost money, that the MC could help with. This is just what I've picked up from following people online, I may have missed out some stuff.

 

[Machete]

OMG. What have i done? Now Mason will end up Futa for sure...

 

[McZoy]

A clitoris and a cock are homologous organs (they have the same embryonic origin and are essentially the same thing). So with a type of surgery called metoidioplasty, a clitoris can be converted into a functional penis. It is common practice in masculinization surgeries.

Phalloplasty in Gender Affirmation Surgery is a major procedure with 40% major complications rate. The penis is not functional and a prosthesis is required for sexual intercourse. In practical terms, it has been abandoned.

 

[NeonGhosts]

re Mason: I talked about this recently on my Discord, so I'll just post it here.

Sad to hear, but what can you do. Is she (maybe) getting demoted because of (less) popularity and wanting to reign in your LI count? Or did you decide that her writing wasn't quite going as good after all? Or maybe her character just isn't as justified for the overall story as the others?

I should say, Alex has a scene of like 70+ renders in Chapter 9. So, my definition of a demotion may be.. Skewed. I had a plan for Alex originally, which would have had her much more involved in some of the bigger plot developments. Now, some of those plotlines have been abandoned, and others have been parted out to other characters. Some changed so that her inclusion wasn't really as necessary. That's all it is. I don't really worry about the popularity of any character, because I've kind of learned that every character is someone's favorite.

For now, I just don't see a ton of meat on that bone. But.. Things change! Give me a few more chapters and I may find a perfect role for her.

 

[Joshy92]

I don't care what happens Mason is my soulmate. I wish I could help him gain more confidence though.

 

[Skep-tiker]

I'd love to see more Alex content instead of Mason. Adressimg him like he want is a turn off for me, so its either ignore him or dark path.... meh

 

[soldano]

Phalloplasty in Gender Affirmation Surgery is a major procedure with 40% major complications rate. The penis is not functional and a prosthesis is required for sexual intercourse. In practical terms, it has been abandoned.

What they do is attach a nerve from the leg to the reconstructed penis for tactile and thermal sensitivity, and attach a nerve from the clitoris to the reconstructed penis for erogenous sensitivity.
Then the person needs to teach their brain to interpret those signals correctly. It is a long process, lasting from 6 months to a year. But if the process is correct, in the end the penis is functional.
And yes, of course. It is a complicated surgery and has a high failure rate. It is a risk, like any surgery. But it can be done, and it is done.

 

[McZoy]

What they do is attach a nerve from the leg to the reconstructed penis for tactile and thermal sensitivity, and attach a nerve from the clitoris to the reconstructed penis for erogenous sensitivity.
Then the person needs to teach their brain to interpret those signals correctly. It is a long process, lasting from 6 months to a year. But if the process is correct, in the end the penis is functional.
And yes, of course. It is a complicated surgery and has a high failure rate. It is a risk, like any surgery. But it can be done, and it is done.

In regular surgery only very low failure and risk procedures are acceptable.

 

[Ragnar]

Usually we get the futa version in some games, Male to Female transformation. To me Mason is an original idea in western vns. That being said I think that makes him/her a polarizing character. As a straight male I'm not that interested in female to male tf.
Forcing her to wear female clothes and the such in the dark path feels double bad because she's mentally handicapped on top of the gender thing. On the other hand If you go trans route you have basically a gay relationship.

 

[Joshy92]

I agree Mason is an original idea but that's good because so many of these are cookie cutter sex games but I like when games try and be more than that.

Risa's storyline is like that to a lesser degree too imo.

 

[Machete]

re Mason: I talked about this recently on my Discord, so I'll just post it here.

Whatever you choose to do, friend, by the bottom of my heart, make it optional Think about your poor fans.

 

[PHIL101-YYouPPHard]

I think it would be kinda nice if the MC helped fund Mason's transition and allowed them to become the person they actually are.

Yeah, stuff like that is harder for a porn game because at the end of the day, regardless of anyone's opinions on gender politics and what not, they still want to be attracted to the LI in the game. And most of us, again despite what we support or don't support, find Mason attractive right now, but wouldn't if he ended up looking like an actual man.

But you're right, though. It would be a really sweet story beat in a friend route. Or even in like.. a bittersweet romance route where the MC makes the decision to support Mason's transition (if that's what Mason really wants) while distancing himself romantically and moving on. I wouldn't do it, cause at the end of the day this is mostly porn for me (story's ofc phenomenal, but still).

Anyways, I'm so glad Neon has better taste than to club political takes over our heads in his game . And no, Mason existing as a character is not that. I'm reminded of a game I recently played that had the most awkward scene referencing political garbage. And it doesn't get any better even if you agree with it, either. It's just not a good way to write a porn game.. for one, it completely ruins your boner, I mean come on wtf is even the goal of porn games these days

re Mason: I talked about this recently on my Discord, so I'll just post it here.

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I should say, Alex has a scene of like 70+ renders in Chapter 9. So, my definition of a demotion may be.. Skewed. I had a plan for Alex originally, which would have had her much more involved in some of the bigger plot developments. Now, some of those plotlines have been abandoned, and others have been parted out to other characters. Some changed so that her inclusion wasn't really as necessary. That's all it is. I don't really worry about the popularity of any character, because I've kind of learned that every character is someone's favorite.

For now, I just don't see a ton of meat on that bone. But.. Things change! Give me a few more chapters and I may find a perfect role for her.

OMG, I'll be soooo happy if Mason is a twink/trap trans man I find them attractive. It's basically a more extreme tomboy And I personally would rather not have to feel too guilty on a romance route where Mason wants a ton of hormones and stuff, to the point where he'll be too masculine for my tastes. It's one of those things that's good for story and a feeling of doing what's right to help someone in need, but completely runs counter to a porn VN where your LI basically becomes the opposite of what you're into. I'd imagine you had that in mind when writing Mason, though! Glad that's one thing I don't have to worry about anymore

 

[Machete]

Yeah, stuff like that is harder for a porn game because at the end of the day, regardless of anyone's opinions on gender politics and what not, they still want to be attracted to the LI in the game.

Simple, measured and wise.

 

[soldano]

Whatever you choose to do, friend, by the bottom of my heart, make it optional Think about your poor fans.

I would be surprised if it weren't like that. I mean, if Mason can have the surgery it will be because Guy is paying for it. And if Guy pays it, it will be because the player decides to do so. I would be very surprised if the game didn't give you the option not to do it, honestly.
By the way, if I have the opportunity to pay for the surgery, I will. I'm not into the futa thing, but that boy makes me very tender and I want to help him even if that closes the doors of being an LI for me.

 

[Machete]

I would be surprised if it weren't like that. I mean, if Mason can have the surgery it will be because Guy is paying for it. And if Guy pays it, it will be because the player decides to do so. I would be very surprised if the game didn't give you the option not to do it, honestly.
By the way, if I have the opportunity to pay for the surgery, I will. I'm not into the futa thing, but that boy makes me very tender and I want to help him even if that closes the doors of being an LI for me.

Unless NeonGhost at a certain points really want to write the story of Mason's transiction. But as PHIL101-YYouPPHard said, if Mason is to be romanceable, becoming a full equipped man would be out of the scope of a lot o players who might want to go for the route.
While having it as a willing option might be cool, even for those players who are not interest in Mason route but want so see a fulfilling ending for the character.

 

[soldano]

Yes, I agree with that. A Mason with a penis would not be a sexual option for many players. But this game gives you a lot of choices with each character, and I would be very surprised if a decision like that didn't fall into the player's hands. For example, it is not up to the player to decide whether to buy Nicky an apartment or not. But that is not a capital decision for your relationship with her. Instead, whether Mason has a penis or not is vital to deciding whether you want him to be LI or not. Not leaving that in the player's hands would be a big mistake.