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Hey Aaryn, I have enjoyed this game for at least 2 years now, and I am amazed by how far it has come, and that there is even a revamp now!

However I had a random idea just a few days ago, which I think may somewhat fit into the game.

Since its a coming of age story about accepting things and such, and there is already one "kink" in it (Zack's rimjob), I was wondering if you have ever thought about adding to the story some minor experimentation, as is common in young adults. Such as Zack and Braden.

I know that it may be because of the complexity, but I was wondering nontheless.

If you are open to the idea, perhaps you could add some other interests that people in their position could engage in.

I think it would fit the game neatly.

Perhaps start with one first and see how it does.

The way this could be selected could be the same conversation Zack tells Braden about him watching that video.

Maybe a good one to start could be bondage? It is lightweight, requiring only a rope (albeit at definitive length) and some basic knowledge, and in the story it could also fail a few times.

And I also really want to see Zack in ropes lol (please...)

But as I said, its just a random idea and the game is great as it is already!

Aaryn44 days ago(+3)

Heya,

So first off, thanks for the long-time follow and thanks for the continued interest in the story. I do agree with the "experimentation" that you referenced. Without adding any spoilers since a lot of people check these comments before they even download, there is some experimentation in the story-- even if much of it is talk and just trying to figure out their boundaries. That being said, all of the adult content in the story is specifically dropped in there to push the story forward or setup something that's referenced later. You mention things like bondage, which does open up some potential conversation points (probably like consent or things like that). However, there's very much a control component there and for a story where the guys are trying to figure themselves out, it seems like a bit of a stretch for them to assume that much dominance. I think a lot of their scenes together are more like cat and mouse where they'll try something and then pull back afterwards.

Another concern here is that despite the project being adult, I didn't want to go too heavily into sex or kink stuff to the point that it distracts from the plot and just becomes porny-- which is why much of the content is super vanilla. I'm also a very vanilla guy in general, if you asked me to write a bondage scene, I have no idea how to even write it. Given the internal monologues and stuff throughout the game, I'd want that present in that scene just as much as any other but I have no idea what Zack would think because I'm not a bondage fan. Literally triggers a fear response and i'm not sure how I could get myself into the headspace to write a scene like that. In other words, I'm definitely not the guy to write a scene like that and I doubt I'd do it justice in any way. lmao

SnowTigerOmega41 days ago

Thank you for the reply,

I understand that you are trying to keep it vanilla now, and I can agree that since you are not into a lot of things you shouldnt be forced into it. After all, consent is not just part of the game but also reality.

It was just a possibility after all, since the game leans towards it.

If you dont want it or feel like you couldnt do it, then dont. It is your game, it is your choice, and no one can and never should be able to force you. However I do think that adding them talking about kinky stuff may add to the narrative. Something like "oh and I looked up that, thought I like it." and then it goes a bit back and forth hesitantly, before throwing the idea out alltogether because of the cat and mouse play you present.

Lastly, I do want to ask if this is the only game or narrative we can see Zack and Braden in. Meaning, will there be a second game where the hot stuff happens like your friends at Apollo Studios have done with New Hope, where there is this paid christmas special where the MCs get into things. Even if just vanilla. And since it is non-canon from what I understand it doesnt interfere with the narrative itself.

Also, if you feel like you want to please kink audiences but dont want to get into it yourself because, for instance, you are afraid of it, maybe you could get someone else to write the story or make the scene? I dont know how viable this is for you, but its an option if you, lets say, "want to explore other horizons" with scenes.

But all in all, I once again thank you for this amazing gem of a game. It will forever have a special place in my heart, with or without roped up Zack (imagine laughing emoji)

And with that, let yourself never be pulled in by what people want and stay true to what you do, like you have done so far!

Aaryn41 days ago(+2)

so i'm fine writing follow-up stories in the universe but I need to finish the revamp first and there needs to be a clear narrative purpose for them. The following is my own personal opinion and in no way affects how i feel about the work of others-- particularly Apollo Studios because I love Blayke to death. i personally think that non-canon stuff can be fun to read or experience, it's just not for me as a creator.

My opinion: I'm personally against writing non-canon stories. i think they're fun to debate and sometimes I'll drop a pic set on the Patreon page every now and then but that's very rare. It's mostly because I think it gets confusing. you'd have to really follow the project and pay attention to the socials to follow what's canon and what's not and I think that's asking a lot of a reader. the consequence of that, as the creator, is then i get bombed with questions to clarify story elements and I end up having to explain what's canon and what isn't and it can easily just turn into a distracting mess for me. In my early creating days, I considered doing a lot more non-canon stuff but as time has gone on, i realized those intentions were guided more by me just trying to drum up interest in the characters or get traffic-- and as a creator, that was the wrong position for me to take. my stance now is that I want to be true to my characters and prove to the audience that i'm careful with them and the story even if that means less traffic, views, financial gain, etc. that being said, i'm human and sometimes I'll just get some desire to do something off the rails for fun and I may share that but I can't see me ever doing a mini-side project of something non-canon because I would literally get blown up with messages from people asking how it fits into the story even if i clarified in the project that it was non-canon.

SnowTigerOmega41 days ago (1 edit)

Thank you once more for the response.

Of course the remake has the first priority, that is no doubt. I do hope that you may find another story with Zack and Braden in the future, because I really enjoy the one we have already. But like you said, a new story needs purpose. I myself am a worldbuilder and dislike leaving things aside, though I am uncertain on how to handle non-canonity at this time.

I wish you best of luck on your journey, and await the next public update of Straight when time comes.

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