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This is almost more impressive for players that are familiar with how Ren'Py works. I'm still not sure how some of the effects were even done ... and seeing the traceback message during a certain scene was a great touch.

I've got to admit, I ignored this at first when I originally saw the release thread. Even though the art and graphic design really stood out to me, the premise was something I was completely uninterested in. I missed the significance of the disclaimer. I saw it, I just thought it was the standard boilerplate statement for some potentially uncomfortable content.

I was persuaded to try it after seeing mentions of it pop up seemingly everywhere. And then I knew something was up, because I was seeing references and praise from websites and people that I knew wouldn't like a traditional otome game. I almost want to disect the game....

LateWhiteRabbit wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:04 am This is almost more impressive for players that are familiar with how Ren'Py works. I'm still not sure how some of the effects were even done ... and seeing the traceback message during a certain scene was a great touch.

I've got to admit, I ignored this at first when I originally saw the release thread. Even though the art and graphic design really stood out to me, the premise was something I was completely uninterested in. I missed the significance of the disclaimer. I saw it, I just thought it was the standard boilerplate statement for some potentially uncomfortable content.

I was persuaded to try it after seeing mentions of it pop up seemingly everywhere. And then I knew something was up, because I was seeing references and praise from websites and people that I knew wouldn't like a traditional otome game. I almost want to disect the game....

I know what you mean, some of the effects and things used are quite impressive. I've had the exact same thoughts while slowly progressing thorough it over the last few days.

The game really could have used a "pre-splashscreen" though. On my laptop, it appears as if the launcher is unresponsive because the game takes about 30 seconds before it starts.

Imperf3kt wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:01 pm The game really could have used a "pre-splashscreen" though. On my laptop, it appears as if the launcher is unresponsive because the game takes about 30 seconds before it starts.

Ah, really? Everything with the splashscreens and animated main menu pop-ups instantly for me. But I'm running a machine designed for 3D graphic work and video-editing, so it's beastly.

Yeah, my laptop is powered by the lowest tier Intel APU - My mobile phone is more powerful/faster

But, even with such a terrible laptop, the game runs really well.

Okay, reached the "special ending" today. Absolutely brilliant! Well done, Dan. I'm certain many Ren'Py users who played your game must now be thinking "Hey! Didn't know that could be done"...

Tell me what dark magicks you did to make this.

Good job.

But my god.

The programming is so good. Nice game btw. I got a goosebumps when i play this

Yeah, I'm gonna have to mimic the sentiment that I skipped over this at first because it looked...well, generic.
Then a friend told me that he HEARD it was really, really good, though he'll never play it himself.
Then I downloaded it.

And then I proceeded to have my mind absolutely BLOWN. I...
I'm gonna say it, I think this VN is a masterpiece. A wretched, twisted masterpiece, but it shook me to my core, and that's rare. And yes, the animations and effects and everything just completely floored me. The sound effects were excellent, the way you messed with the music (like getting just the flute bit to go out of tune for a bit or getting everything to speed up) was superb, and overall...well, it made my skin crawl and put me into a cold sweat and filled me with dread and made me feel completely and utterly alone as I played this late at night, but...
Like I said. Masterpiece. I hate it, I love it, and I highly doubt I'll ever forget it. 10/10

I finally got to play this game... and I hate to repeat what everyone else's been posting but I'm so MIND BLOOOOWN.
Thank you Dan and Team Salvato, DDLC has from now won a really special place in my heart. Like @Donmai and @LateWhiteRabbit said, as a Ren'Py programmer I can't help but be impressed by this game's amazing programming tricks and gimmicks, as well as the beautiful scenes, the great music (I absolutely love the piano in the game's intro), and the twisted but unforgettable and mindblowing story.
I spent most of last night replaying it over and over and I finally got the special ending, , really I have to thank you again Dan Salvato and the Ren'Py community in general for making this possible, I'm very happy I played this game, it's an amazing example of how powerful Ren'Py is as a game engine and how VNs are truly a fantastic way to tell stories and reach out for people's hearts, and it's really inspired me in many ways.

Looking forward to see your next work!!

Well done. I quite enjoyed it.
Yuri is best girl and the programming is superb.
I can't wait for your next project.

Morhighan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:25 pm Yuri is best girl

Yes, I must admit Yuri was the first girl to really catch my eye but, after I saw the light, I turned all my attention to Monika. Just Monika. Just Monika. Just Monika...

Donmai wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:39 am

Morhighan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:25 pm Yuri is best girl

Yes, I must admit Yuri was the first girl to really catch my eye but, after I saw the light, I turned all my attention to Monika. Just Monika. Just Monika. Just Monika...

Ahahaha well played.

As other people have said, it was a nice treat to see some easily recognizable Ren'Py things, like the traceback. I love that I very quickly found myself treating my entire computer as the game, not just the program. I became super aware of the screen being on my desktop, and started to fear things appearing elsewhere. Nice use of the skip functionality, and my favourite part was the moment I realized I had just "skipped" through the weekend and arrived at Monday morning. Congratulations on the popularity, it is well deserved.

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I recently played your game and, even if probably my word is a drop on an ocean, I wanted to say it's outstanding!
Still trying to figure out the true good ending, but the game so far is amazing (I'm doing a blind run, yeah)