Community Poll: Official Walkthrough Development.
Hey everyone!
I’ve been asked several times whether there’s an official walkthrough for the game.
Right now, there isn’t: I've never made one. There is a fan-made walkthrough on Discord, and from what I’ve seen, it’s mostly accurate, that's why i shared it there. Because, I’ve also seen a lot of walkthrough mods and guides that either make things up or try to push players toward certain choices (like presenting maledom as the “correct” path over femdom, which it 100% isn't.). Just to be clear: There is no correct path. Both are equally valid and should be based purely on your own preferences.
Since the question keeps coming up, I’ve been considering creating an official walkthrough and offering it as an easy-to-access, low-tier Patreon reward: Mainly as a way to add value for your support and help keeping the game alive.
I want to be honest, though: The reason I haven’t made an official walkthrough yet is because I don’t really want to “gamify” the story. Making one doesn’t excite me much creatively. But if it’s genuinely something you all want and would find helpful, I’m willing to do it.
This would be entirely optional. I won’t change the game’s structure or design because a walkthrough exists. I still recommend playing naturally and choosing whatever you personally feel is right for your character.
One thing to keep in mind: even a simple walkthrough takes development time. It won’t be fancy and not an ingame guide. (just basic guidance and a bit of background info) but it’s still time I could otherwise spend on new content.
So here’s the actual question: Should Chapter 13 ship with an official guide?
(I’m not sure I can finish one in time for Chapter 12, my main focus is still completing the next update, which is getting close. I hope to share good news soon!)
Note: If created, the official walkthrough would be available as a low-tier Patreon reward.
EDIT: Okay, I think enough time has passed. No walkthrough from me. If someone wants to grab the walkthrough from Discord and update it, I can quickly double-check it and publish a new version on Discord: Which at least has the benefit of having been reviewed by me.
Comments (18)
Found your game over a year ago and fell in love instantly with the story. Very much appreciate your hard work on this game.
Looking forward to Chp12
I'd like to chime in and say I'm indifferent to a walkthrough. If someone thinks it will make their experience more enjoyable, that's perfectly valid. I have used them for other AVNs. I just don't personally think I need one for CoD. But to each their own.
i assume you mean MurrayMods. thats the one i have used each time i did a play through but to be honest i always play your update before anyone even have time to make a walkthrough. his mod tells you if it leads to idk maledom or femdom or it will allow you to choose all choices so you dont loose out on any content. 1. BUT to be honest you dont need to do it others will do it for you for FREE ha. i think you should put your focus in what you enjoy ( story building) and let others do the extra work like making walkthrough mods as there doing it free of charge for you anyway. if you really have to maybe just make a pdf version instead of a actually mod but it really aint necessary. j 2 . if people just download universal renpy mod and put it in game folder every time a choice appears it will show what variables change, what happens if you select a certain choice or route...idk why more people dont use that more...i mean thats what the walkthrough modders use to build there mod in the first place lol..you wouldnt even be able to tell the difference between URM and someones walkthrough mod if they didnt put there name in the main menu mod settings.. whatever you choose ill support you but it wouldnt be the best use of your particular set of skills in my opinion ;)
I personally like walkthroughs for getting the path i want, but i like story more and going through the story at least once without help. always more content if a choice though. thank you and keep it up! you make a great story!
On the flip side, not sure if the poll is working correctly. I clicked on yes by mistake and when I corrected it the percentage remained the same.. Never mind, after exiting and returning to the site it updated.
More content, less fluff. Getting content a day or two sooner is a ++ in my book.
To me i can see both sides of this really. But for me i prefer to figure things out myself on the way. I usually only use walkthroughs in games where theres hard to find objectives or items for the story or to get a specific h scene. I like the idea of trying to find which path is best tho on my own. In the end tho i can see having a walkthrough can be helpful for completionists i guess.
Don't bother. URM exists and work with your game just fine. Aside from fact your VN have only optional choices, in general they are about lewds, fluff, tone of current scene, that dont really matter in overall plot. Ah.. couple pitfall, instant dead ends, too. So... dont bother about WTs. Make a story.
In-Game? Only if there is a "canon playthrough". PDF one? No thanks, better focus on developing.
I don't personally need a walkthrough but, for those that prefer it that way, like my fiancé for instance, her brain works in a way that, if she knows there is a "proper" or "optimal" way, she has to know what it is. Some might blame the ADHD or say she is a control freak etc but that's how her brain works. If there is an option for people like her, I wouldn't be against it as it let's her relax more and enjoy the story without the worry of missing things etc. We play a lot of these games together and it's always this way so if I can get something like this to help her relax I will. More options are never a bad thing IMHO, but at the end of the day you are the one making it, using your own time and so on so you are the only one that can see if it's worth it or not. I will always advocate for more choices and inclusivity for sure, but for some, using a walkthrough/guide, might be akin to cheating or being lazy. Each to their own i guess but that isn't the only reason people use them. I will now put away my Soapbox lol! Have a good week bud 👍 😀
Like alot of people probably say its a yes and no i would want a walkthrough if it helps people find scenes in the future that requires a certain path etc but I think everyone's first play through mosty how you feel or want like berk said.
Assuming whatever choices the player makes doesn't exclude major parts of the content in the future, then no walkthrough is fine. But there are games where one would miss quite a lot of content if "wrong" choice is made along the way, in which case walkthrough is really helpful IMHO. Not knowing which one is it is probably the issue here.
I feel like you said everything. The game is a story, OUR story, you give us situations and choices. It's up to us to make the decisions and see the consequences and benefits. I'm voting against it 'cause your plate is already full with the updates and if doing one just don't come naturally then don't do it. Take care man, hope to read good news soon !!
While a walkthrough would be great, story is more important, in my opinion.
Can't wait even a day more for you to make the next chapter, if the walkthrough affects that then I'm definitely voting against it. Let the community figure out the guide instead lol
Just a Question In-gameWT or PDF?
it wont be ingame. But good question will edit the post.