Hey ReaperBen,
I think it's too soon to say how long it will stay in development. We're stepping into a sci fi future so unpredictable that I can't fathom what will happen in 10 years. Best case scenario, I'll keep adding more and more content until I'm satisfied with it and close it on a good note in 5 years. At that point, all the stories I wanna tell are told, and I'm more attracted to other game projects (yes, i have multiple in mind already lol)
The dolls are meant to represent difficulty, nothing else. Though they looked cool in my vision and that's why I made them. The gameplay loop hasn't been figured out yet, and I put the cart before the horse in that regard.
I have about 23(+) characters in my planned content. Some of which have full routes outlined. Some are just side characters or share those routes. And if I go at this pace, i'll be done with em in 23 years. As i get more money to throw at the project, things will speed up though.
What sort of debt has the MC taken on for this mechanic to make narrative sense though? He/she just rented a place.
I have tossed around some ideas about how to earn Rue's forgiveness, but nothing crystal clear yet.
As you get richer, your rent situation will definitely change, of course. Regarding Abitha, the landlady, I think you just gave me an idea...
I am crystalizing a self awareness and acceptance mechanic whereby the MC will reach some sort of inner peace and learn to dispel the hate in their heart, through prayer/meditation.
Your interest and support humbles me. Please don't put yourself in any financial straits because of my dick girl game. I do appreciate it nonetheless.
Viewing post in Good game, few questions, and a idea.
Sorry for the late response, it's good to hear that you'll tell all the stories you want in your best case scenario and so I hope it is that,. It's very interesting to see you already have 23 characters and still more to come, I just hope you don't burn yourself out from so many characters as I know writing so much dialog is both time consuming and takes awhile to even come up with it.
As for the gameplay narrative with debt I'm not entirely sure exactly, perhaps could be tied to a character? Maybe the novelist? With her distain for men it wouldn't be a suprise to see her charge to the male for her services. Perhaps as your situation gets more dire with the curse you eventually have to even pay to eat and thus survive? If you don't have enough money you're forced to pay a IOU before the ingame week or else it'll result in pubic reputation being ruined or them not even taking to you unless it's paid? Perhaps could be a feature added in the hardest difficulty?
I'm glad I gave you a idea for the land lady, I enjoy helping out any way I can in game development despite not being able to code or do art I can atleast toss a couple ideas here and there or even just help test builds or when I have the money toss a small bone, I won't spend money I don't have because I know it'll ruin me eventually. Anyways have a wonderful night or day depending on your timezone and stay safe and I wish for you and your other projects to succed.
EDIT: when I wrote this "Perhaps as your situation gets more dire with the curse you eventually have to even pay to eat and thus survive? If you don't have enough money you're forced to pay a IOU before the ingame week or else it'll result in pubic reputation being ruined or them not even taking to you unless it's paid?" I meant general futas and not just the novelist. And to have this mechcanic make sense perhaps you use a character so much they start to not enjoy you anymore to the point they'd rather just find another hole, but will do it if you pay them/ will promise to pay them.
Heyo, I meant to reply to this but forgot.
Your considerations are heartwarming to hear. Yeah, it's hard to write the actual content in a way that makes sense and abides by the inner logic of the story, but there is probably no greater joy than writing, so it's fiiiiiiiiiine....
I could see a tax system coming about, if you want taxes and regular looming threat of a game over because of "I ran out of monies :'("
I'm hesitant to include this "They don't like you anymore so you need to pay them" system because of the skill system I will implement. You get *better* with more seggs and extract *more* cummies and money (if you're whoring) with better stats.
Otherwise, glad to speak to you and hear your ideas 💜