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VN Ren'Py Isabella - Chasing Shadows [Ch. 4.2] [badtimetales]

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Grumpy Old Aussie

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yeah probably why I had a change of opinion cause appearance doesn't really matter to me once I get to know the character. I only kind of use appearance to decide who I go after first unless something else draws my attention else where. Tho I will say good facial expression can be just as important sometimes as ive seen games draw me towards a LI because of their facial expression.
For me too, if the character is a real sweetheart then looks become secondary.
 

badtimetales

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Not gonna lie I didn't like Alex's hair on my first playthrough .... I grew to actually love Alex's hair funny that sometimes you need a second playthrough to have a change of opinion.
Originally I tried it because I love petite girls who have short hair but soon after playing knew I loved Alex for her personality not just her looks.
And one Isabella's character arc is caught up I'll love her just as much I think.
for it's not the appearance at all, I just love how her character is written... I like her looks as well, but it's just a combination of things
yeah probably why I had a change of opinion cause appearance doesn't really matter to me once I get to know the character. I only kind of use appearance to decide who I go after first unless something else draws my attention else where. Tho I will say good facial expression can be just as important sometimes as ive seen games draw me towards a LI because of their facial expression.
Well, one reason to start my own game was that many characters in AVNs don't have any depth.
I know I'm overdoing it with the character building by now and it was never planned to be THAT long, but it is how it is.

There are only a few AVNs in general that managed to drag me in, a few more in specific scenes.
And I understand the reason for that, because it's not really easy to write and render that.

For facial expressions you always need a lot of luck.
Either you get them right at the first try, or you spend way too much time (for in game renders). That's why I like the special renders, because I can spend much more time on everything (expressions, lights and so on).



And while Alex pretends to be all tough and everything, we know she is a sweetheart. And cute to die for to boot
A sweatheart? :ROFLMAO:
Don't let her backstory or the decision to leave her fool you :p

(Well, the MC is guilty to support her not so sweet side :rolleyes:;))
 

MAGO-DAG

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A sweatheart? :ROFLMAO:
Don't let her backstory or the decision to leave her fool you :p

(Well, the MC is guilty to support her not so sweet side :rolleyes:;))
Yeah:ROFLMAO: especially at the beginning of the game you can see how dangerous Alex can be when Mc was away :coffee::HideThePain:(naturally because of Mc she is cute)
 
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Showing some feelings doesn't mean she's not able to be a badass, when needed ;)
(Well, not in this update, she's nothing like a badass)
with all due respect dev, I think you are mistaken. She talks badass, she eats badass, she sleeps badass and she lives badass. So unless you are not planning to skip Alex, she'll be badass whatever she does. ;):LOL:
 
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Jarulf

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Well, one reason to start my own game was that many characters in AVNs don't have any depth.
I know I'm overdoing it with the character building by now and it was never planned to be THAT long, but it is how it is.
I may have been lucky with a few games I've picked, but I think we may be seeing something of a small trend where we have more games like that. More depth to both characters and story in general, and not just better graphics.

And I don't think you are overdoing it. I can understand that it might feel that way for you, who keep hammering away on your keyboard to get on with the story, but the fact that you allow this to take time is definitely one reason I really like what you are doing.
 

Grumpy Old Aussie

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Well, one reason to start my own game was that many characters in AVNs don't have any depth.
I know I'm overdoing it with the character building by now and it was never planned to be THAT long, but it is how it is.

There are only a few AVNs in general that managed to drag me in, a few more in specific scenes.
And I understand the reason for that, because it's not really easy to write and render that.
I hear you on both points. Character depth isn't much of a priority in AVNs. I don't think you have taken too long. You are telling a good story, its slow burn. I have no issue with that. That is what I want actually.

I want stories with adult content and I stay on F95 because that is the only place I can find some. All the straight porn games I find boring and pathetic. I have no problem with people enjoying them, they just aren't my thing. They serve a purpose. There are some good stories out there, but so many start out great and either end up abandoned or change direction and go in a more porn and less story telling direction. Its frustrating.

I appreciate Devs like you who keep a good balance of good story telling with some adult content thrown in and keep in touch with your fanbase. There are aren't a lot around. Hence why my signature tags are your game and Ceolag's game Neverwhere Tales.
 

Joshy92

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Hey Joshy92 ,I think you need some new pictures for your imagination...
:devilish:

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What a beautiful sight to wake up too. Once again you have made an awesome render. And I have had an idea rattling around in my head for a few days for a conversation between the three of us.

Alex & Isa - Honey we just found your porn collection and have a question for you.
Me - Damn I thought I hid that really well ok what's your question my sweet innocent angels?
Alex & Isa - Well we saw it's mostly lesbian porn so we were wondering would you like to watch us eat each other out?
Me - *Head explodes from excitement*
Alex & Isa - Wow he really wants to see us making love.
 

Dessolos

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What a beautiful sight to wake up too. Once again you have made an awesome render. And I have had an idea rattling around in my head for a few days for a conversation between the three of us.

Alex & Isa - Honey we just found your porn collection and have a question for you.
Me - Damn I thought I hid that really well ok what's your question my sweet innocent angels?
Alex & Isa - Well we saw it's mostly lesbian porn so we were wondering would you like to watch us eat each other out?
Me - *Head explodes from excitement*
Alex & Isa - Wow he really wants to see us making love.
only thing missing to make this better is have them kiss each other either right before or after the last sentence :) but as usual I love it Joshy
 
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