VN Ren'Py Summer's Gone [S1 Steam + DLC] [Oceanlab]

[Den1mo]

He can just push it as an update, can he not? I don't think those would need to be reviewed.

imagine that you put a game on steam that is reviewed and approved. a few weeks later you will add the content that was missing. they have no guarantee that the newly added content does not violate their terms

it is allowed to modify game even after approval but if you make such an update I don't believe that there is no longer a review. that wouldn't make any sense

 

[Mortarion]

gotta ask am I the only one who has a soft spot for victoria. When she asked you out for a second time if you turn her down she cries in your arms. [...]

Well, there you go! Put your money where your mouth is, don't expect someone else to do it. Buy some hardware, download Daz3D, buy some assets, and give it a go. Be sure to have your creation pirated here on F95 so we all can give your game the thoughtful critique it deserves.

Don't forget to mention the "constructive" part!

[...] i almost feel sorry for them that i can only imagine these devs laughing [...]

Well, now I feel almost reassured that you are here to feel pitty for me and call out the evil scammer devs.
If I could not effort the money, I would not do it.

What the hell was I thinking ? Waisting hard earned money like that ! I didn't even realize that OceanLab abused me. As a former hight tier patreon I didn't even realise that I was mad but now that @AlexFXR is for speaking for me and the pledges, I'm filled with so much rage and anger

OceanLab is a Milkman and other uncultured words that I've never used before but that AlexFXR knew I wanna use ! There I said it

Now, I'm gonna use my money in more productive and responsible ways. Like hookers, casino and action figures of Mass effect characters.

Yeah, we can all be proud of our Filus. He just wants to protect us all from the milkers.

I see. You don't have any proofs of your words.

The person you are answering is on my ignore, but to give you what you have asked for is: There is nothing, not on discord or SS is any downfall about the delays of the game.

Not. A. Single. One.

 

[RNasc4444]

I've only blocked two posters, mainly because I would get triggered into arguments with them, and it was pointless. After mods started cleaning up thread, I decided it's far more useful to write theories about SG than argue with people ...generally. I'm still easy enough to trigger

You gotta change that if you're on the Internet. It really fucks up your mental health if you allow shit randoms type online get to you.

My ignore list consists of 4 people. And I had 5 or 6 on my previous account that I lost access to. I only block unreasonable people who are unwilling to have an actual discussion. When I see someone that is muted I know not to reply or engage with them because it literally is just a waste of time and effort.

EDIT: I've considered muting Joshy92 multiple times but for a different reason. Half his posts consist of some of the most vile and revolting stuff I've ever read on here. Everytime I read one there's a 50% chance of an involuntary gag reflex from me...

 

[Darkdevil66]

You gotta change that if you're on the Internet. It really fucks up your mental health if you allow shit randoms type online get to you.

My ignore list consists of 4 people. And I had 5 or 6 on my previous account that I lost access to. I only block unreasonable people who are unwilling to have an actual discussion. When I see someone that is muted I know not to reply or engage with them because it literally is just a waste of time and effort.

Yep, I also forgot to put you on ignore for constantly shitting on my precious Nia. Mistake rectified

 

[Krytax123]

thats cool, and your right people can do what they want , i never said they can't and nobody is focing anyone to discuss with anyone, i'm just saying these people would call themselves mature adults and yet act like that ignoing and blocking someone that has a different opinion than them, thats all, i can have my opinion and people can have theirs but when soneone disagress with me i'm not quick to anger and hate, i have control over my feelings and thoughts not the other way around. after all this is a porn pirate site we all are a little strange.

Come on dude, just read this thread.

Yes you can discuss with people who have a different opinion but if its obvious that it leads to nothing and the other person just keeps repeating himself in different words (ocean bad milker / i will save the patreons! / i could render this faster and better with ai) and so on, it gets kinda obvious that these guys are either trolling or really just complete morons.

Nobody has time to discuss with people lacking a brain all day long, i could have a more educating discussion with my dog and he isnt the smartest either.

Some people just really enjoy to repeat their dumb arguments over and over and over and arent ashamed to showcase their stupidity.

The ignore list helps that people who cant stand each other and are unable to have a good discussion together to avioid each other which keeps this forum a bit cleaner/calmer.

Oh i just realised you seem to be one of the guys "feeling sorry for the patreons" lmao, nuff said in this case, just ignore me please.

 

[Massagecook01]

Come on dude, just read this thread.

Yes you can discuss with people who have a different opinion but if its obvious that it leads to nothing and the other person just keeps repeating himself in different words (ocean bad milker / i will save the patreons! / i could render this faster and better with ai) and so on, it gets kinda obvious that these guys are either trolling or really just complete morons.

Nobody has time to discuss with people lacking a brain all day long, i could have a more educating discussion with my dog and he isnt the smartest either.

Some people just really enjoy to repeat their dumb arguments over and over and over and arent ashamed to showcase their stupidity.

The ignore list helps that people who cant stand each other and are unable to have a good discussion together to avioid each other which keeps this forum a bit cleaner/calmer.

Oh i just realised you seem to be one of the guys "feeling sorry for the patreons" lmao, nuff said in this case, just ignore me please.

so you say people are stupid for making commits that differ from others but people are smart by supporting devs that make empty promises that don't keep their word. i say it's not what you say that makes you stupid but what you do. if having a opinion makes you stupid then i'm stupid but i got common sense by not giving my money to people that don't keep there promises and word by setting dates on when a update is coming out , like these devs on patreon/SS. just because you got money to throw away doesn't mean you got wisdom with it having wisdom means you got good judgement. how many millionares become broke , i know a few that have.

 

[Krytax123]

so you say people are stupid for making commits that differ from others

I did not wrote that, try again.

but people are smart by supporting devs that make empty promises that don't keep their word

I didnt wrote that either, who are you discussing with?

i say it's not what you say that makes you stupid but what you do. if having a opinion makes you stupid then i'm stupid but i got common sense by not giving my money to people that don't keep there promises and word by setting dates on when a update is coming out , like these devs on patreon/SS.

Yeeeaaaaahhhhh ... i see ... we may should ignore each other buddy. Thats kinda what i was talking about, im not sure you got that.

just because you got money to throw away doesn't mean you got wisdom with it having wisdom means you got good judgement. how many millionares become broke , i know a few that have.

So youre trying to save millionares to not go broke supporting avns devs? Is this your holy mission?

Ok, i guess youre talking about patreons who are stupid, dont have money, yet still support a dev they dont like and they are angry about ...

... how many patreons do you think are like that? And IF they exist, how should they read your revealing insights if they are only on patreon because they are apparently that dumb and not able to inform themselves.

I will say it clear, it seems nessecary:

Youre not helping anyone buddy, you just seem to be kinda confused and like a little boy impatient for his christmas presents which he obviously doesnt pay for.

But instead of saying it like that you pretend that you care about the wellbeing of the people who are actually supporting the project youre impatient for.

If youre pissed that he missed deadlines, stop supporting him, thats the decision you can make (or could if you would have ever supported).

But all of this was written in this tread so many times already and its exactly what i was talking about, lets ignore each other.

 

[yossa999]

i see devs that have probaly far less powerful computers and have far less great looking renders that are making 10k or more a month in income. now how are they making that much a month having far less and then we have other devs that are making little to nothing a month with far greater to work with. i think it comes down to story and characters not renders and FX scenes.

And let them earn or not earn their money in peace. Honestly, I don't give a shit about games and developers that don't interest me.

I only care about games that I like. Like SG.

If Ocean says that he needs more advanced hardware to make this game better, I see no reason not to trust him. Because I see the results of his previous efforts and I damn well like them. And the fact that he invests a significant part of his income in the game (new hardware, new music, new 3d assets, e.t.c) gives me nothing but approval.

And no, I don't agree that it's all about the plot and characters, it's about the composition of all aspects of the game. It’s for a reason that AVN contains the letter "V", otherwise why even bother with this format of a novel. A good story with ugly renders may attract readers since people read books anyway, but it doesn't stand a chance against a good story combined with great renders.

 

[Dessolos]

And let them earn or not earn their money in peace. Honestly, I don't give a shit about games and developers that don't interest me.

I only care about games that I like. Like SG.

If Ocean says that he needs more advanced hardware to make this game better, I see no reason not to trust him. Because I see the results of his previous efforts and I damn well like them. And the fact that he invests a significant part of his income in the game (new hardware, new music, new 3d assets, e.t.c) gives me nothing but approval.

And no, I don't agree that it's all about the plot and characters, it's about the composition of all aspects of the game. It’s for a reason that AVN contains the letter "V", otherwise why even bother with this format of a novel. A good story with ugly renders may attract readers since people read books anyway, but it doesn't stand a chance against a good story combined with great renders.

I agree with all of this. Tho I will say at the start of playing these games the render quality used to matter more to me. Now I find render quality starting to matter less and less to me as long as im able to enjoy the game for it's characters or story. I still want the render quality looking average not a blurry mess otherwise I have to really like a character or something if the renders are below way average.

 

[Krytax123]

I agree with all of this. Tho I will say at the start of playing these games the render quality used to matter more to me. Now I find render quality starting to matter less and less to me as long as im able to enjoy the game for it's characters or story. I still want the render quality looking average not a blurry mess otherwise I have to really like a character or something if the renders are below way average.

It all kinda depends imo and in the end its just the devs decision.

Would i be satisfied too if the quality would be a bit worse (like for example BaDIK) in exchange for more progression? Yes im sure i would have, maybe i would have prefered it, maybe not, i really cant tell.

A school hallway render with atmospheric lighting and lots of npcs like the new reworked renders looks amazing but i would have been satisfied with the not-reworked stuff too if it would have meant a faster development.

BUT this is Oceans style and his most exceptional ability, creating really amazing renders and atmosphere and its his vision for the avn.

I think a dev with a vision and being passionate to make it come true is way more productive in the long run compared to someone who always does what may be would the best buisness decision or compromises his own work/idea to appeal or to appease to some groups.

He wants to create something different and unique in his own style and im all for it and im convinced it leads to a better outcome and the dev stays motivated and has fun working which produces a better product in the end.

 

[Massagecook01]

I agree with all of this. Tho I will say at the start of playing these games the render quality used to matter more to me. Now I find render quality starting to matter less and less to me as long as im able to enjoy the game for it's characters or story. I still want the render quality looking average not a blurry mess otherwise I have to really like a character or something if the renders are below way average.

to be fair i like way more AVNs with shitty renders and great story and characters than i like awesome renders with average to below average story and characters. a great looking game will not be around for long without story and characters doesn't matter if it looks great or not.

 

[yossa999]

to be fair i like way more AVNs with shitty renders and great story and characters than i like awesome renders with average to below average story and characters. a great looking game will not be around for long without story and characters doesn't matter if it looks great or not.

Then you're in for a treat here, a great story with deep, unique characters and superb renders.

 

[Kakasan]

When the Being A DIK update comes out, Summers Gone will be released on Steam

 

[yossa999]

When the Being A DIK update comes out, Summers Gone will be released on Steam

It would be awesome! I will never say no to a double release this month!

 

[Ray_D]

When the Being A DIK update comes out, Summers Gone will be released on Steam

Well then we would be seeing each other in December.

 

[AlexFXR]

So first you're trying to prove that Patrons are furious with Ocean's decisions, but you have nothing to back up your words. So youre simply lying for shitposts here, not really criticising Ocean.

Haven't they told you that lying and twisting other people's words is not good? I told you that I would have no problem sending a bunch of swearing messages. Just first, go talk to the admin and let him give his consent to obscene language in the comments.

The only place where people are satisfied that Ocean deceived them is only on this forum, where his game is advertised. If Ocean took a shit, you would lick his ass and think it was normal. But there are people with a different opinion, they have self-esteem. But you don’t have it, so you can’t understand them.

 

[Massagecook01]

Haven't they told you that lying and twisting other people's words is not good? I told you that I would have no problem sending a bunch of swearing messages. Just first, go talk to the admin and let him give his consent to obscene language in the comments.

The only place where people are satisfied that Ocean deceived them is only on this forum, where his game is advertised. If Ocean took a shit, you would lick his ass and think it was normal. But there are people with a different opinion, they have self-esteem. But you don’t have it, so you can’t understand them.

the attack on a person with a different opinion is at a all time high on this website, these fans of these developers are something else they will come after you with all the hate in the world if you think ill of their beloved developer, they can't do no wrong in the fans eyes. they say they are working with passion on the game and working hard but we don't see it with how much they put out. i think i see a trend with developers in the beginning they are at full effect proving themselves and gaining a following, but after gaining a following and a couple thousand a month the full effect dies down and they get comfortable. and the fans love these developers so much and their game they are ok with whatever the deveolpers put out even if it's every 6 months to a year. and if you think it's wrong and talk ill of this you are hated, told you are stupid, and that you sould shut up about it and keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. because this is not a place for peoples opinions at all about AVNs even though it's a forum.

 

[The Krogan Dude]

Haven't they told you that lying and twisting other people's words is not good?

Obviously, they didn't tell you either, amigo

 

[BobTheDuck]

You gotta change that if you're on the Internet. It really fucks up your mental health if you allow shit randoms type online get to you.

My ignore list consists of 4 people. And I had 5 or 6 on my previous account that I lost access to. I only block unreasonable people who are unwilling to have an actual discussion. When I see someone that is muted I know not to reply or engage with them because it literally is just a waste of time and effort.

EDIT: I've considered muting Joshy92 multiple times but for a different reason. Half his posts consist of some of the most vile and revolting stuff I've ever read on here. Everytime I read one there's a 50% chance of an involuntary gag reflex from me...

Yeah exactly. The two on there I can always see if I feel brave to know what other people are discussing, but effectively I only see people facepalming whenever that user speaks. I think it's the same one for both accounts I blocked. I actually find if someone's willing to discuss something in depth their time and my time are equally valuable. People don't get my attention because they agree with me, but because they're interesting and make me think. There have been a few people that exasperate me that I've thought about ignoring, but their opinions are well thought out.

The ones who are pure troll, they're no interested in a discussion for the merits, they're just after their dopamine from upsetting others I refuse to feed their kink (well in those two cases at least)

And let them earn or not earn their money in peace. Honestly, I don't give a shit about games and developers that don't interest me.

I only care about games that I like. Like SG.

If Ocean says that he needs more advanced hardware to make this game better, I see no reason not to trust him. Because I see the results of his previous efforts and I damn well like them. And the fact that he invests a significant part of his income in the game (new hardware, new music, new 3d assets, e.t.c) gives me nothing but approval.

And no, I don't agree that it's all about the plot and characters, it's about the composition of all aspects of the game. It’s for a reason that AVN contains the letter "V", otherwise why even bother with this format of a novel. A good story with ugly renders may attract readers since people read books anyway, but it doesn't stand a chance against a good story combined with great renders.

Out of reacts, this is worth gold. I raise my coffee cup to you good sir!

I don't care about investment or the tools. No one sees the tools but the product. No one sees the investment in gear etc. All we see are the end renders. I trust OCean to make the game in ways that are sustainable. If he can't sustain it, I loose a cool game that I enjoy. If he does what he needs, I get the game as it's available. It's really not as complicated as the doomsayers want it to be.

I can drink coffee or wine in the mean time, I have a big pile of actual books, more games on steam I haven't played but own... I mean, what's patience but a survivial skil right? I'd rather find out what happens next than prophesy the end of all AVN's in the AVNocalypse of doom.

Current status of SG: Ocean is making renders for season 2 Ch1 while biting his nails over how long it takes a steam review to actually play the game, because there's too much content for them to deal with it quickly. I can wait, partially because I have no choice, and shouting about things I can't control just makes me go hoarse.

Style and look is part of a good story. How something is said is part of what is said as well. The whole package.

 

[N1ghtcrawler]

I agree with all of this. Tho I will say at the start of playing these games the render quality used to matter more to me. Now I find render quality starting to matter less and less to me as long as im able to enjoy the game for it's characters or story. I still want the render quality looking average not a blurry mess otherwise I have to really like a character or something if the renders are below way average.

I want to be that typical guy who always says that the main thing in art is what it tells and not how it looks. But in this particular case, I won't be that guy. The visuals are key here because they create the mood that is so important (at least to me) in this game.

All the cool scenes are mainly so memorable because of how they look and are directed. The same goes for some of the character designs. It's a big part of why I'm so obsessed with Vanessa for example. I mean, once she shows up in chapter 4 I was like "Zara, I have so much to tell you-- HOT DAMN! What a snake, what a magnificent witch. Allow me to introduce myself." I can't imagine the same reaction if not the rework (saw her old render with Bella). Same goes for Leia in WiAB probably, no idea how she looked before.

The visuals in SG are too crucial. It's not just about the quality of the renders and models and emotions they show, but also the style. That's like saying Refn's style doesn't play a significant role in the Drive. Or the Watchmen movie adaptation would have been just as good without Snyder.