Nifferman

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This week, my focus has been spread across multiple areas: I’ve kept working on the chapter script, but I’ve mainly focused on smaller scenes and interactions, like texting sequences and internal monologues that add depth to the narrative. As usual, even the simplest scenes come with their own level of complexity, and here’s a perfect example:

Some bits translate into just a few clicks for players (or might not even appear at all, depending on the playthrough), but accounting for all the variables, weaving dialogue and thoughts in a natural, cohesive way, and finding the right moment to insert a scene can be pretty complex. Even so, I’m making steady progress, and the update’s structure is coming together clearly.

I’ve also decided to add an extra spicy scene to the ones I had originally planned, and if things go well, I might even add another.

On top of that, I’ve been outlining the next chapter, brainstorming ideas, and prepping some illustrations to delegate while I focus on other areas. I’ll keep at it this week while continuing to write. I’d say the script is about 50% complete at this point.

Oh, and I’ve given Emma a fresh new look! Want a sneak peek? Let me know in the comments!
Looks like Chad Ian is on the roll.
 

Skylark21

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I know there will probably be a solo or cheating path with Ivy, I'm just hoping for an Ian/Lena/Ivy threesome.
I don't think there'll be cheating path for Ivy and Jeremy for both the MC's on pure route or cheating route(not exposed), I guess flirting is where they'll draw the line cause Idk why but even on the hardcore cheating path, Lena suddenly decides to grow some morals and stops with Jeremy without any player input and I bet that'll be the same case with Ian/Ivy.
 
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That's not really part of Ian's career though, he's got yet to write anything, much less publish and become an author people will want to meet and greet. As it is, that's just indulgement on his part, to see "what it's like".

On the flip side, the fact he does attend the b-day party despite having opportunity to go on the trip is very much a catalyst that makes Cindy realize just how high Ian values her and concerns himself with her well-being, as opposed to her own boyfriend. It's highly questionable if they got together without it (as opposed to just Axel swooping in and seducing highly disappointed and jaded Cindy)
But why this doesn't led up to hookup with Cindy if I tries to become physical earlyon in that posh bar(I forget the name)?
 

GokutheG

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But why this doesn't led up to hookup with Cindy if I tries to become physical earlyon in that posh bar(I forget the name)?
Because at the first visit to the posh bar(Shine) if you decide to be pushy it's a turn off because Ian's just her boyfriend's friend whose trying to flirt with her when she has no interest. Their relationship may have some issues but they aren't bad enough for her to want to leave him. It's not until after she finds an interest in modeling and Wade is jealous/not supporting that she begins to think she may no longer want to be with him.
 

GokutheG

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cindy is more close to ian and axel than wade.Wade care only about games
That's the result of him losing his job. He's been jobless for so long that his unemployment is almost exhausted. Before this he was in shape and their relationship was strong enough that they decided to move in together.

Ian/Axel represent the aspects of Wade that he is currently lacking. They are still fit, willing to leave their comfort zone, and supportive of her new career from the start. That's why they're the perfect candidates to test Cindy's commitment to her relationship with Wade.

Personally I'm surprised that Wade's character arc isn't about depression and whether or not he can overcome it. It's too bad that Eva already shot this idea down(by having Cindy deny it after Ian brought the possibility up and havin no follow up).
 
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slightchance

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Personally I'm surprised that Wade's character arc isn't about depression and whether or not he can overcome it. It's too bad that Eva already shot this idea down(by having Cindy deny it after Ian brought the possibility up and havin no follow up).
What does she know, is she his therapist? Doesn't look like she's able to sweet talk him out of the hole he's in. :LOL:

No, Cindy is as beautiful as she is shallow. And, let's be honest, a bit dumb. Unlikely that she has read up on depression or gave it more than 5 minutes of her time. She's through with Wade one way or the other and that's okay.
 

Gicoo

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Personally I'm surprised that Wade's character arc isn't about depression and whether or not he can overcome it.
It is, its just underdeveloped since Wade is never shown to be a main character. He is a secondary character to flesh out Cindy.

Casual friendship with very clear boundaries?, sure, if you ignore all the flirting, nudes sending and wanking to said nudes.
Thats in Ians head and not communicated through Cindy (and possibly vice-versa). The flirting is very mild and harmless. The nudes were entirely professional, Cindy is serious about the career and asking for Ians opinion, since he seems to be well versed in artistry in her uneducated eyes. She is also a bit naive, so its further likely she didn't sent him the pics to tease (or maybe merely subconciously). And the wanking is also just on Ians part, he doesn't let her know she does it.

So I maintain that the relationship, while blossoming, is still not developed enough to let it lead into an affair, maybe more for sex crazed Ian, but less for Cindy. Cindy needed to have an emotional breakdown and a heat in the moment with her "savior" Ian to start an affair.

With your alternative implementation you are already heavily rewriting the game and twisting it so that it enables Ian dating Cindy and Holly. That's your fantasy and all, but I limit myself on what the game offers and Ian starting a relationship with Holly and Cindy at the same time, with Cindy being okay starting to date Ian just after he introduced her his new girlfriend, isn't consistent and logical enough.

I also don't get the Cindy-Alison branching. Unlike Wades birthda and Hollys bookfair, Alison's vacation isn't a fixed date and its less about herself but to further get a chance to spend time with Ian. She wouldn't plan it on Wades birthday, an event she attends herself and uses to talk to Ian and invite him on a vacation.
 
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