Update 1.55

this update was scary, i was shaking the whole time -that- happened yet at the same time a sadistic part of me wanted them to continue doing so....i know, really fucked up >__>" excellent writing, such tension and the bg and music for that scene fit perfectly

Hyou Vizer

I definitely prefer point and click is more fun

*Edit* *COULD HAVE SPOILERS* It tooked about 3 days straightly... BUT FINALLY Finished every story... and i love them all! But i have to say i mostly love Dozer.. wish MC and him would move together at that apartment.. Coach story is really scary... but i love it. Spencer's story feels like there will be really much fighting at future.. creating stress based on how much Spencer works. Darius story is getting now more exiting, and i do love the chances on him.. and how much he feels like to try be more... nice... or is it a trap to lure mc + Spencer to tree-some???.... (i would love to have Spencer + Darius + MC relationship possibility).. And Chester.... i pray for them everything good.. they deserves it. so.. Summary.. Coach 4/5, Spencer 4/5, Dozer 5/5, Chester 5/5 and Darius 5/5

Meiher

You have to wait for her to time 3 "minutes" before you flip the steak (if you went medium-rare). The option to flip will come up after each "minute" she times, you have to wait until the 3 minute mark.

Now going at Darius story... am i missing something at the steak cooking? i press everything as fast i could and Maria yells "Perfect" to everything but Darius is still... "Steak is good but not so good"...?

Meiher

like the new art. some are a bit on the competitive cocky side, but when i see the others (like Dozer) it puts all of them in line of what they are like on the court. specifically, the court. Not personally.

ShouldGetNinjaTabi

G-going dark?? Oh god no! Im at the moment Chester's story line (Day 17) And now im scared to continue the story because that... butthole (Vermon was it?)... i know somethind really bad is going to happen and im sure my mind will not be ready for it D,: Please god protect MC + Chester.. hasn't he suffered enough?!?

Meiher

I enjoy this update Lots ! This plot is getting dark omg :3 can't wait for the next update

kuroBaraYue

Haha, that's really cool to hear! I hope that the project continues to be enjoyable for you. There is still plenty more to come in the future, so we'll see how things continue ;3

DyneWulf

Maybe you missed the numerous times where I said those faces are smirks, which suit them quite well for what they are intended to be. If you compare Spencer's sprites, they aren't really that different in terms of bulk, so I'm not sure what you're talking about there. As for the art being done, we have a rather nice plan worked out for what gets done on each update. The work done goes with the route for the person being updated. GerBear doesn't have an infinite amount of time to work on this, and he's spreading the love out between everyone to show what people can continue to expect. Thanks for your support throughout the project though, and maybe you'll change your mind at some point in the future!

DyneWulf

I really hope Spencer and Darius get their faces redone at some point. I'm not a furry, and generally am not a fan of the new art style pushing all the faces to be more animal-like. Spencer's cocky grin doesn't work at all. Darius went from very cute with his mane to ... eh. I get that you needed to do these changes, I even like some aspects such as less ridiculous bulges on every single dude. I just wish the style didn't turn both my two favorite routes into things I cringe looking at. All the body-types got homogenized too, Spencer doesn't look like an agile athletic build either anymore, he's just stocky as the others. Pumping out random filler characters while the main ones are still so far off from good seems like a mistake. This is definitely my last month of support for a while, it's not worth averting my eyes everytime Spencer comes on-screen.

aquawave

Not a furry or gay myself, but this game is enjoyable regardless so thanks for your hard work. Gotta say Spencer seems like the best pairing for the MC in my opinion, but the others are fun too. For his route would you ever consider having the MC think about going professional with their tennis too? I feel like since he's the second best on the team, and it's heavily implied that you will be able to match Spencer eventually, that he might like having someone else being able to challenge his 'alpha' side. Idk just speculating, because it might be fun to have the main character choose to work alongside the person they pick in that regard. Also does going to side areas (like the the track or science area), affect your relationship with the current route at all? Sometimes it feels like there are some not so subtle hinting going on (black holes as your scientific interest for instance lol), so I'm wondering if cheating/threesomes are a potential thing that might cause drama? I've rambled a lot, but keep up your good work 👍

There will be! More come with each update.

DyneWulf

In my opinion a big pull of the game were the constant change in expressions. Made it feel more human( or furry ). Hopefully there will be more expressions in the new artist uwu

No, because I periodically go back and make changes to things. There's a lot of work to be done still, so there's not much point is doing too much in regards to that until a route is done or nearly done. If people want to share their findings with each other, that's fine, but it's not something I'm promoting right now.

DyneWulf

Thanks a lot! It was definitely a situation to get thrown into...

DyneWulf

HAha, Andrew is just showing off how much better he is than everyone else x3 Thank you!

DyneWulf

can't wait till the art work up to date

Bloodmage77

I'm glad nothing too serious bad happened, but that got my heart racing like I was personally there. You've got skill with writing, that's for sure.

Whoah, first thing to say is that I love the new art from CGB and Gavel. Second off, holy fuck with Chester's update. I'd expected something like this from the day when someone had put graffiti on the shelter's walls. But damn, didn't expect it to actually happen. Great work as always Dyne!

Wow, I wish I could say I wasn't expecting Vernon to pull that shit but you did foreshadow it very well. My heart was racing reading through that part, and I'm so glad MC managed to get out of that situation. I'm curious how you'll handle this new trauma when writing the rest of the route. Loved this update, things seem to be going well with the changes you've been making so kudos to you! Can't wait for the next update!

MauveAdagio

I totally love Chester. He's just the sweetest Mootaku <3 I really like that Andrew's eyes still disappear behind the glasses when he talks to the MC and now he can also float around the screen so he's even more intimidating (just kidding i know you'll fix that XD). Great update as always Dyne, keep up the good work <3

Thanks a bunch! Chester is totally <3

DyneWulf

Haha, I do try to foreshadow sometimes, so it's not like it's out of nowhere. It's been a while since I was able to drop some big event like this though!

DyneWulf

Thanks a bunch! Really glad that you've been hooked into them all ;3

DyneWulf

That is weird. I'm not sure what would be causing that for you. IT would be either something with the Renpy program (that I have no control over) or with your computer and the program.

DyneWulf

Essentially, it's important how you go from here. Is Vernon a two-dimensional jerk who's a source of drama for the MC and Chester, or will there be consequences? Are we going to see the processes, or (like the email to the department and the follow-up process) will they be mentioned in passing? I understand you don't want to overburden readers with a grim and heavy topic, but if you touch it too lightly you run the risk of being blase about it.

Paracelsus

I must admit, when I first realised you were going to discuss sexual assault, I thought "No, turn back! You're a light-hearted visual novel with an entire tennis club improbably full of hot, single gays and this is a super serious topic!" Then I took a deep breath and remembered that this was brought up already in Chester's backstory, and handled decently, so... okay. Now, I myself am –not- a survivor of sexual abuse and I don’t want to claim I’m an authority on the topic. Having said that, I think it was handled it decently, but with one or two rough bits. I really, really hope you did research before writing this – read about therapy guidelines, read the accounts of survivors, read about what is actually happening and being done (and conversely not being done). Preface: I really like that EA tries to be earnest and reflect a semi-real world, even teach its readers a bit about how to have safe and good relationships, well-hung animal people aside. I would have liked something like that when I was younger, where I can learn how to spot creepers and what is and isn’t right in a relationship. Now, to the main topic. Sexual assault is something some of us (and at least 1 in 5 women) will have to deal with, and there's always a bit of handwringing about which is the best space to address this topic, and usually people are so afraid of touching it, it never gets brought up. There’s no right or wrong way to work this plot thread, as long as it’s not just a cheap source of conflict for the MC and Chester. And so far it isn’t, it’s treated seriously and respectfully so far. The biggest critique I have is that you drop people into the chapter with no warning. Again, I’ve never been sexually assaulted, but I understand that some survivors of abuse or assault can have involuntary flashbacks when presented with something that reminds them of it. I’d recommend you put a trigger warning at the start of the day, that topics of sexual and physical assault will be (non-graphically) brought up, with perhaps an option to skip past it. (If anyone reading this is the sort of person who’s angry at the word ‘trigger warning’, please grow up. Yes, certain aspects of tumblr overuse it, but psychological triggers are a very real thing) The other thing I’m worried about is that you seem to be setting Vernon up as a self-loathing, deeply closeted gay. I’m not saying that never happens, because for sure these people exist (there’s a whole website about it for politicians) but it’s... a bit of a cop-out? Homophobia is real and not all loud homophobes are secretly gay. Having a homophobe be secretly gay usually leads to a plot about how he just needs to accept himself and that character is often subsequently redeemed. And that’s kind of a nice thought, but it brushes aside all the non-gay homophobes, who won’t let go of their hatred once they accept themselves because their hatred isn’t based on externalised self-loathing. I’m not saying “don’t write that” because it is a legitimate plotline; I’m also not saying whether or not Vernon can be redeemed (or sent to prison and sending a remorseful letter or whatever). Thanks for your time.

Paracelsus

There probably will be one for Richard, but not until all the other character routes are finished.

SilverS

Always great to see more of our adorable Mootaku <3 Looking forward to this <3 Great work as always Dyne and thanks again for such an awesome update, you, gavel and gerbear are all fantastic :D

Naesaki Ashwell

Not trying to spoil anything, but holy shit, man! That update! I think you're secretly trying to traumatize us all! XD Granted, I had been kinda expecting something like that since the MC had to walk home, but still! Damn, Dyne! :P

Kusho

Just finished reading through all the possible routes for the first time and I really enjoyed it. The art is great and I like that each character has their own unique personality, flaws and strengths, making them relatable. Even characters that I wasn't fond of at first, grew on me as I followed their own story arc. Really looking forward to seeing more. Keep up the good work!

Secretly hoping and praying for a route for Richard... Never comment on anything really; but this "game" is so dang addicting that I've reached a level of obsession that is probably unhealthy. I really hope that there will be even more characters/routes to choose from once everything is all said and done. Really looking forward to what this will look like when it is finished.

I found a weird bug while playing the game; any time after starting a new game, if I minimized the game window then try to restore the original size, the game will freeze. Any progress of seeing new text is lost from this soft-lock.

Gryzmon

Ahhh, the old Mr. B sprite was just a placeholder (his design was done by my friend Mark, and so was the sprite).

DyneWulf

Thanks so much!

DyneWulf

Ahaha, yeah, things kinda escalated, huh?

DyneWulf

I'm sorry! I'm terrible about leaving people hanging like this x3

DyneWulf

I cna't help, if you don't tell me the issues ;3

DyneWulf

I'm having issues with playing the update

i really do like the artwork. the new Andrew sprite looks great. i cant speak for everyone else but i prefer the old Mr.berkley sprite. it just seemed better

zealian

Thank you so so much for this wonderful update!!! Its something for me to look forward to on my lunch break tonight!!! Thank you!!! You are awesome!!! You both are!!!

Brian Damiani

Also, my thought process playing the new day. "Aww this is nice. Boyfriend stuff, some practice. I wonder what... holy crap. Wow the mood shifted suddenly. O.O" Pretty tense stuff, though some needed heartwarming after.

Frost Knight

How could you end the update with that?! Leavin us twisting in the wind for the next month and half to see what happens next, I'm on to your game Dyne. ;3 You guys keep up the great work!

Wasn't there a Darius update last month, though? The next one would probably be for Dozer or something, right?

Mayonakat

Haha, nope. I didn't have time to go through and fix them all just yet x3

DyneWulf

This is my first time playing Chester's route since the update. I think the bull looks pretty good! Also Andrew appears to be floating in some scenes now which is cool though probably not intended.

Frost Knight

Mmmhmm! Thank you!

DyneWulf

Thanks a bunch! Chester does look just so... so great.

DyneWulf

Cool, now waiting for Darius update. Still a month to go...

Jacek Jagosz

Dyne you never cease to amaze Chester looks adoribull as usual!

Jay Paul Mayer

Devouring this update.....

Everything is looking amazing dude. CGB is doing fantastic and Chester especially just.. *chef kiss* hehe

Zaos