The Sandbox Experiment
Added 2021-12-20 03:31:55 +0000 UTCMost people who are here and can read this are here because they like the game, shocking I know, but at the same time there are some people who really want to like the game but find the format repetitive, grindy and frustrating. It is now clear that no matter how many guides I put in the game it wont be able to solve the fundamental issue for these people, it would need a dramatic redesign of the basic format of how you interact with the game. So over the past few days I've put together what that might look like.
This comes with the caveat that this version just hasn't had the rewrites and polish that it needs to fully make sense, or be as playable as I might like it, but at the end of the day it is just an experiment.
The feedback on this idea thus far has mostly been leaning towards the original time loop, but regardless this isn't a decision that I want to go into without asking everyone. There are two mutually exclusive forms this game can take and my vision could work for both of them, even if one was the original version. So give this new version a chance and please give me feedback.
This concerns the direction the game is going to take going forward and in many ways cannot please everyone. Some things are just mutually exclusive and it is not possible to do what everyone wants.
Another note from me, this experiment will be taking place of my usual Thursday release. I will still be working on the game throughout this period, but given Christmas obligations I don't feel I can maintain that commitment to drop a release, let alone one of meaningful scale. Next week will be as usual and I see no reason to change my schedule after that.
Comments
New patreon. Really got sucked into game when I realized corruption for characters is something that requires unlocks, and thus the core mechanic. I think having a dialog on the end of loop screen explaining once you clear unlock requirements instructing on the need to unlock the corruption on characters like a skill tree to open new content. I think changing to sandbox would be a mistake. I love sandbox games but the time loop and corruption build up is at the core of this and I would be sad to see it go. It’s different so there’s a learning curve but that’s not a bad thing. I think once the game is more mature, there’s more to do before figuring out the unlock mechanic for corruption, people will be less frustrated. It may be once there’s more content the loop is longer (extra day, like a holiday weekend? Hell, would make a good case for a fireworks scene.) the loop won’t feel as claustrophobic. Before I get too long winded, lemme say keep up the good work. I’m impressed and excited to see more.
PACMKEInk
2022-03-23 01:10:35 +0000 UTCI think I prefer the sandbox, it's bit easier to get the feel of you progressing, and also just feels a bit more manageable, in porn games I have to admit, I really don't want to use my brain to much xD Just HUGE TITS!
Emperor
2021-12-21 02:26:49 +0000 UTCYou're literally asking us the best way to bend time and space to make the game more fun. I have absolutely no idea.
MrHHH
2021-12-21 01:11:29 +0000 UTCI like the format as is and the guide + tab to skip til new dialogue helps remove any feelings of grindiness imo.
Menzy
2021-12-20 12:08:29 +0000 UTCFair enough, just a thought to appease those who don't like the repetitive nature
Origin
2021-12-20 06:10:55 +0000 UTCI consider a gallery more of a when than an if. I'm sure I'll get round to it when there are a few more scenes and there aren't bigger fish to fry.
Nunu
2021-12-20 05:50:56 +0000 UTCDefinitely the original time loop. It's like... the core mechanic and it seems a waste to lose it just because some people are impatient. Maybe you could introduce a gallery where people can rewatch scenes they've previously unlocked? That way the lazy people can just grab a save from someone else and watch the scenes they want.
Origin
2021-12-20 05:48:34 +0000 UTC... Why whatever are you talking about? Also thanks.
Nunu
2021-12-20 05:09:48 +0000 UTCIs there only supposed to be the Mac version?
Vortex3113
2021-12-20 05:06:08 +0000 UTCI love this
Firstname Lastname
2021-12-20 04:19:11 +0000 UTCUltimately the identity of the game is based on the time loop and I think getting rid of it turns the game into the average sandbox vn
Reaver
2021-12-20 04:01:57 +0000 UTCI would consider it half hearted to put pregnancy content in a few epilogue scenes. I don't like doing things half heartedly... One of these reunions you will have the option of having 1+ girls arrive pregnant, such is the way of wibbly wobbly time.
Nunu
2021-12-20 04:00:26 +0000 UTCI wasn't expecting pregnant content. Is it planned for future releases? Like character endings?
MAMM0TH
2021-12-20 03:35:57 +0000 UTC
