There seem to be a lack of a comment section, so I'll just post my comments here....
First of all; LOVE the concept of this game!!!
Awesome, AWESOME concept!
(I kinda also hope you can change their clothes, at least for on stage, and the genera of music you play, but I have to play the game before finding out. lol)
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The intro is effing awesome! 馃槀
And I totally got NANA vibes from the mc.
All she needs is a leather jacket from Viviene Vestwood. lol
Wincest..... /facepalm while laughing
How many Supernatural fanfics have the creator of this game been reading? 馃槀
I really envy the mc.
It must be nice to have ambitions. And want something that much.
Why is there no Punk genra?
I get that Goth or Emo may be a bit obscure for a general band, but Punk? That's still pretty big, ain't it?
There's a bug in the game, right after you finish making Emmret improve his skills in the beginning.
I got the error screen. And rollback doesn't fix it. And I know from experience that ignoring it won't last forever.
You might wanna fix that bug. It's going to be a problem.
(I downloaded the version for windows, so you know where it is.)
....I don't really understand what happened with your ex.
Did you kick him out? Did he kick you out? Did he leave for some reason? oO
Damnit, I want to know if I should hate him or not! xD
Can you write your own songs in this game?
Cuz that'd be really cool.
Like....maybe some mini-game where you pick a few words or sentences you like and it'll end up fitting the genra band you are and stuff.
And give it a title at the very least. (Even in Sims you can name your songs.)
How am I supposed to increase any stats when my only band member refuse to hang out AND refuse to play a gig? oO
I DO like that there is different difficulty levels tho.
AND that you can choose the timing on mini games (and choose to skip them.)
It's possible it'll be the first mini game I might actually -want- to play. lol
...assuming it ever happens with the guy who refuse to let me increase affection level so he'll actually want to play a gig.
It's lucky for Em you can't be picky. He's way to lazy to be in a band.
.....and.... Pet elephant..... 馃槀
But SHEEZH the mc is dumb!!! >_<
When someone sends you a bill, and right after tells you they are oh-so-nice to erase it if you agree to their deal, you -refuse-!
Damnit! Ask Em to use his allowance or cry to daddy or something! Don't enter the windowless wand of a guy who offers you candy! >_>
....and on top of that she thinks she has some kind of advantage over him by playing right into his hands. *sigh*
A lazy drummer, a manager that doesn't give a damn about the music you play AND have his pride at stake...
This band is a mess, and I'm guessing it'll get even worse. *sighs dramatically*
Although all stories thrive on conflict, so don't take that as a criticism of the game.
Short of the few roadbumps with Em refusing to do....anything.... the game is actually pretty good.
And the storytelling is good too.
....I take back what I said.
Maybe she IS smart after all.
And the new 'manager' is the idiot. lol
....except the fee she agrees to.
I am no expert on the music industry, but it sounds way too much.
I DID wonder how that ex ended in your band when I read the character descriptions.
....kudos on making it actually realistic.
I really didn't expect it to be, but somehow you managed.
....kinda sad the asshole is the hot one and you end up with the punk version of a backstreet boy tho....
But I guess people have different tastes...
The former band asshole is REALLY insecure. lol
There's no other reason he'd bother you.
(Unless he's in love with you still and act like the kindergarden kid who pull the ponytales of the girl he likes.
Which is quite possibly even more pathetic.)
It doesn't happen often that I actually -like- the mc in a game.... but this one I DO like.
Oh, on a side-note:
It's not a big deal, but the download for windows have a slight error in screen size.
There's black on each side of the picture, instead of filling the screen completely like a normal game.
Not sure if that's intentional or not, but it does look like a flaw.
Wait... Isn't Dallas your ex?
Now I'm confused.... oO
Did I misread something somewhere? lol
I do have to admit that the characters are well-designed....
They don't quite fit into a single style, but somehow almost fit into any style.
But I really wish you could change their style.
At least their gig clothes.
The mc is missing a million opportunities to make Em work harder tho.
All she needs to do is play on his insecurities and his need to live up to his daddy's legacy.
A few phrases like "Sure you can be his successor, if you just work hard enough!"
Might have finally lit a fire under his butt.
I finally got the kid to hang out with me.
Is it tied to how well you already get along or something?
Or must certain events happen for it to be possible, beyond the unlocking the option event?
Is Sterling a love interest or not?
It's kinda....difficult to tell.
Especially because he's in the lineup with the other LI's on the page.
Not a fan of the anti-smoking propaganda from Emmret.
(Doubly so in a music biz game.)
Moralism have no place in games.
I ESPECIALLY hate that refusing to do so makes him drop all his affection for you.
Which will mean he'll refuse to play gigs.
Which removes any and all choice from the player on the subject. >_>
(Incidentally I DO like to smoke.
I've also never tried to quit, not once.
But I also don't smoke atm cuz I got bored with it. lol
For all that I'm very....periodical.... with it, I still think it should be a choice.
Even in a game.)
Kinda pisses me off when games forces moralism on you like that. >_<
Ponytale looks better for the gig tho. ^_^
I DO wish we could at least -name- our songs.
Compared to all the other things in this game, it can't be that difficult to code I'd think.
Everything else is bound to be way harder.
And it'd feel more authentic that way.
Fyi: I hate the mini game deeply and passionately. >_>
(Mostly because I have a worse memory than a gold-fish.)
I REALLY wish you could veto that record deal. >_>
Signing with an agency is the height of stupidity if you want to be your own master --at least when your band is still small.
I get why Beau want it. He don't give a shit about the band's integrity.
But why would the mc accept it?
I -really- wish that was a choice the player had. >_>
Going Indy may be harder, but if you're good enough, it's by far better.
Once you have a lot of fan and a set sound, and more weight to bring to the table when discussing the contract, THEN you can consider signing the band with the big brands.
Also.... ONE drink with someone is all it takes to make someone your boyfriend? Seriously? >_>
As far as I can see it's the ONLY choice I made to do anything with that guy.
(Not that I like the alternatives any better, but still...)
Why do people in your band seem to loose star quality when they had it?
And why do you gain less music points when you don't play the mini game?
I thought it was optional, but I'm guessing it isn't.
So far the game is awesome tho.
And if I sound harsh it's partly cuz I've been playing it so long my head's about to hit the keyboard from lack of sleep.
I'll check it more tomorrow, but I love a lot of things about this game.
The main thing I think would improve it would be if you could name your songs, have a bit more control over them.