Three questions: 1. Will there be any traps in the (harem) guild to spice things up, or "punish :)", or if the player doesn't want to romance them they could be used for diplomacy and "special jobs" for special side characters ? 2. When pregnancy happens will it be a part of the story so that there could also be members to babysit as a job if "the mother" goes away? 3. Do futa exist that could add a minor unique role to diplomacy and "special jobs" for special side characters?
If there is going to be a big harem for this guild I think you could merge them into a permanent "Parties and Lone Wolves" system that way it could help with bigger missions as "certain" harem members get "closer (sharing each other with the MC)" to each other plot wise. Certain "harem members" that are "lone wolves" instead of "party people" could be the ones that only get 1 on 1 time with the MC, while turning into a "one man army" so to speak. While the "Parties" get both 1 on 1 time with the MC, shared time with "each other", and small group time with the MC. Better than having a giant orgy that feels like overkill. This could help separate the Harem Members that have a straight or bi preferences and personality. All the main members could be both the "Lone Wolves" and the "Party Leaders." Any side members would be mostly apart of the "parties." With the "lone wolf" side characters doing minor story stuff that still helps the bigger plot of the story. If you add traps you could create a trap only "Party", a party that has a chick in charge of the traps, and a party that has a futa in charge of the traps. Or mix the traps into some other parties. Also having a trap "lone wolf" as a badass trap character. This could help create some unique personality traits of the parties themselves when there is dialogue between the members. We don't always have to have dialogue as the MC with each member of the guild in order to progress their love meters. Or whatever you have planned for the future. The Futa will definitely add some spice to the "group discussions" and love meters for other members of the Harem. The most badass "party" could be a party of "lone wolf" type of members that are a good mix of girl, futa, and trap. Each party could have a special name like in every series. That name then develops the personality of the group over time.
Hi again KaijuTSlaymer!
I like your idea of lone wolves, futa and trap, I agree with you that an exaggerated orgy is not the best way to carry a story, at least not at the beginning of it.
in general I like your idea of how to make the plot more interesting ;) I think I will implement some of your ideas in the next updates.
I appreciate your very much your comment and for giving my VN a chance :D
I haven't played it for long since I haven't got to the first H-Scene yet. Will the patreon scenes be unlocked in updates as long as they work in the story when they get to that point? If so then having a sneak peek at future scenes that way could make for one type of Patreon exclusive. Also in the future as your Patreon expands you could have a vote on what scenes could be unlocked to the public in relation to the story. Just don't keep scenes locked that are from parts of the story missions and routes that are instrumental for later in the plot. Dream scenes about certain Harem members could help foreshadow their involvement. You could also use locked scenes as a form of rough draft for those scenes as well. Asking the Patreon supporters about each scene and getting their input and votes on certain things you put to a vote. Please don't Patreon block certain Harem Members. If its in the dream sequence type of scenario were you are testing things with the supporters then I think that would be fine. Also have a message that talks about this in future builds could help supporters come. Don't do any Patreon routes as well please.
Here is a new idea that expands on the party mechanic. For the future only. As the MC romances certain harem members the romance tips for them could merge their name with the "name of the party" they are a part of that way it helps minimize the list. This could also lead to things that help romance the party as a whole during certain "relationship chat events." Also as an idea (for the future): When the reputation grows to a certain point maybe near the beginning ish you could have a "small ish party" that asks to join the guild to help get some ideas on how to implement it with other harem members in the future when they make their own parties if they want to according to the story you want to make. Especially with romancing that party all at the same time. Regardless of the mixed number of genders that might be in it (traps, futas, and girls). ;)
That is were the "lone wolf" idea can come in handy. If you get what I mean. Especially if you can only do so much with the mechanics that the engine lets you use. But do what you want to do. It always depends on the max amount of characters you want to use for the harem. A party system could develop a "party personality" amongst the characters in it. AKA romance the "(special named)" party. If that is a possible idea. If it makes it easier you could use the name (icon) of a certain party to do certain jobs the same way you have certain girls do certain jobs. Do what you gotta do at your own pace. Keep learning from your experience. Once you complete what you want done in this game. You could use that experience for the next game when you start from the beginning of it. Don't drop this one though. Please. You could also put some of these ideas on the back burner for the future once you get the story going really good. You could also use these ideas in a "minor way" as long as they don't over stress you. If it helps maybe you could make a name for different "parties" and then develop the love story line for those members as they come along. The main harem members will always be front and center. A big harem always has side harem characters that benefit the harem in their own way. Prioritize it like that. Especially for your first game. If you give each member equal attention then the story might not progress at the speed you may want. Once you get the hang of things "then" you could "spread the love."