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This is a very nice update! I don't think "Streamlined" is the best name though, as I'd consider that one more proper "Strip" Poker, and the original game a more of like, "Casino"-style Strip Poker? Just my two cents.

That being said, with the "Streamlined" version, I do think the game is showing a bit of lacking in other content. For an example, I'd say look at Strip Poker Night at the Inventory - it basically is just the Streamlined version, but due to a wide variety of dialogue between the opponents and the (silent) player, it adds a lot of replayability and makes it interesting to win or lose.

Though that game also has a "forfeit" only after losing once naked, which could perhaps extend the Streamlined version.

Eldricus3 years ago(+1)

Night at the Inventory has barely any strategy: you pick your cards and hope for the best. It's amazing how much fun it is in spite of that though.

The constant chatter from the girls is definitely a big part of it, which is a magic I'm hoping to capture by adding some voice acting eventually. It'll be nice to be able to give the ladies more personality or even backstories.
They also have those fun stripping animations, which I sort of had with the "pawned clothes" images in classic mode. I'll be bringing those back to streamlined mode soon.
I can't compete with that absolutely epic lineup any time soon. And if I could, the download size would get ridiculous. But if anyone wants to help out by adding some opponents, I definitely wouldn't mind!
The "finales" are also on my roadmap, and a popular request in the comments section
Not sure about that forfeit feature, but if the game winds up being too hard for some players, I'll have to come up with something. I guess watching the game continue to play out until there is only 1 lady standing, and no unlocks or finales, might be a decent compromise.

krisslanza3 years ago

I'm not sure if it would look good or not, but for now you could try using text in the game as an idea of placeholder dialogue. Although I'm not sure the best way to display it, since the text by the left side with the draws, calls, etc. might be a bit too small, or scroll by too quick to be readable for some.

And I also agree about it being enjoyable immensely despite how simple it is. It just focuses on the 'strip' part of strip poker, but all those things you list really help it being replayable. The problem as you mentioned in the update, when money gets involved while there is more strategy, the AI is always a bit iffy on it. You can end up in long bouts of minimal progress because the AI is too cautious, and it just drags on and on. Too flip-floppy. Reminds me of Valkyrie's Hentai Strip Poker, or something like that, back in the day. Could never win, the AI is just too cautious and will only ever bet high when they have pretty much ensured wins.

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