Nyx, the dev, went the easy way with that choice and didn't elaborate too much. honestly that episode is quite big already.
and even IRL, "we need to talk" followed by "there is someone else" are pretty common and easy breakup that prevent too much drama, even if there is actually no one else. a bit like "it's not you, it's me"
Seems like that. Still feels like a bit lazy move, but ok. I read the thread a bit and the changes from episode to episode, apparently the dev is not shy about changing quite significant parts in previous episodes, so maybe this particular moment will change for the better at some point.
RPs are used as threshold checks to get more content and progress routes, but not really influence MC's behavior. there is no dik/chick system. the player's choices are what shapes his behavior.
I digged some script of the early episodes, just to check how it's written and what's going on
Coding and code writing is not the strongest side of dev, but at least it works. Variables and checks could be done much better and in more optimized way, a tons of copy-paste dialogues and code repeat because of this. Still can be improved later.
Well, I got a little off the point of the question.
We probably misunderstood each other, I didn't meant that RP should change MC behavior, but I meant that at critical points RP may change outcome and lead to something. There're tons of checks for RP # in the code, so adding one more into the dialogue like the one we are discussing shouldn't be a big trouble and may put in some more sense in that choice.
ok, so it was during camp. so if you told Layla about Alexis and had the breakup over the phone, then you should still have Layla. how did you fuck that up ?
1. Checked up on Alexis at their place after she lied on MC lap on the couch by accident and then Layla came in and was confused, so Alexis leaved.
2. Choice to hug Alexis and told her that I'm not serious with Layla. But continued to flirt and kiss Layla at every opportunity, including the training camp which is going after this choice and scene.
3. Talked to Layla and told her everything, so this initiated the break up with Layla and she said that we will talk tommorow and she needs some time.
4. Got a call from Alexis, where she broke up with me, because I lied to her - both about being "not serious" with Layla and because I continued to fool around with Layla after that talk (it's obviously that Alexis and Layla talked by the phone after MC talked with Layla)
5. Summary - Layla was rejected by MC himself for Alexis, but Alexis broke the things up because of lies.
As I see and 99% sure, attempt to fool around with both (not telling Layla about Alexis) will end poorly too, lol. It won't and can't last long anyway. And the reference to the Witcher 3 regarding Triss or Yennefer was a brilliant idea. Hands up. Probably ends in the same way here.
the blackmail help is a turning point for Erynn. if you don't help her, you are out of her life for any important event. even more so her path. why would she fall for someone that doesn't want to at least try to help her with her worst problem? especially when that problem could eventually affect her body.
it's weird that you would refuse to help her if you want to get every girl in your first playthrough
do you have Maya PTSD ? xD
To be honest I would never expect a harem type of game from a female dev, so the point was to get as much drama as possible on the first run. To learn the consequences, characters conflicts, check out the writing and understand does it catch any emotions or feelings or not. I don't like to play and invest time and curiousity when it doesn't "touch" me, nor brings some feelings or emotions out of my actions and MC behaviors. So, mostly I liked how the conflicts are starting and getting settled and handled and the female dev nature kinda adds some spice into it. There is something attractive and exciting in this.
I also checked the outcome of walking by when Ethan beats Erynn. Not liked it, probably the worst action and decision in the whole game so far. I mean, even if some players don't like her as LI, it's clear as day that MC and her used to be besties for years. And not helping her is a totally jerk move with deserved consequences.
Am I right that the only way to get a "friends" status (end the LI path) with Erynn is to not help her with blackmail thing or by being involved with Alexis and telling Erynn about her? Because on my current Layla run, where I decided to help Erynn with blackmailing problem while trying to keep things as cold as possible (no kisses, no flirt, etc), she is full of enthusiasm and doesn't give up still. The more it will last the more it will hurt later, lol.
No Maya PTSD for me Since I'm a Throuple fan you know
if you went into the girl showers with Zach, then you hurt your chances with Val a lot, and you might have missed the threshold check to move to the next step in the relationship. who came to save you from Ethan ? Val or John ? that's a very good indicator of where you stand with her.
and if you side with Zach a lot, then you lose tons of points with Val and the other girls.
Yeah, I felt that being caught during drink or dare because of Zach's stupid mouth screwed up a lot of things. Well, I haven't tried hard with Val on my first run anyway. Was friendly to her always but also always sided with Layla when there was any choice between the two. Then I decided to try to help out Zach with Val, since I screwed up with both Alexis and Layla. Well. Zach definitely doesn't deserve nor Val nor any help at all.
John came to help me with Ethan. Em... how the hell relationship with Val may change this? I'm curious now. Are they going together with Zach in his car? And how the hell she may help in that situation? Secret MMA fighter or able to shout too loud?
yeah Zach is clearly one of the worse "bro" you can find. the real bro is Nathan in this game. John is also a real bro but the dynamic is more of a father/son relationship.
Zach also have points, but right now they don't serve any purpose. and he betrays you anyway.
Unconventional, definitely. Well, something refreshing is always good.
Zach "points" is probably made to scare away as many girls as possible. The more you get the worse your reputation
like, side with jerk, be known as a jerk.
Then he is not Lexi & Layla father. Or vice versa. Erynn had a lot of fun in college years, so she probably can't be 100% sure that he is MCs father. Same goes for Lexi & Layla. Maybe they are adopted or something. Last names doesn't match either.
Honestly it would be an intrigue much if not the clear rules regarding incests on Patreon, which removes those possibility and hinting that things are different.