jack1974
Oct 19, 2012


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Here it is, the Bible of the romances!

As you can see, many interesting combos, and a new mysterious entry, Avae. Who he is? WHAT he is? Is he human? You'll have to wait to know the answer

Meanwhile I've been waiting new texts from Aleema like a kid eager to receive a new gift. I am a sucker for sci-fi, and I'm really happy now because two great writers are writing sci-fi stories for me (the other is Bionic Heart 2).
But really, the "romance continuation" idea is amazing. It's really cool to see how the game intro changes based on the previous romance you've chosen to keep. Some are really tear-jerking like Tom/Lisa one

Oh and Philipp is even more grumpy and with even less sense of humour!! He rulez

Sylrissa
Oct 19, 2012
You've piqued my curiosity with the new man, looking forward to learning more about him, though I won't be seeing his romantic route until after both Michelle's and Lakadema's first.
I was hoping to see another woman for Lisa, but I see the balance in the chart, so it's understandable, and while I'm more excited for Loren 2 then PS2 (more of a fantasy girl then sci-fi) this is looking to be turning out really good.
jack1974
Oct 19, 2012
You know is funny because until 30 years I was definitely more a fantasy gamer too. Then in recent 5-6 years I've been much more interested in sci-fi games. Not sure exactly why. I mean I still play fantasy games, and as author I like to create both fantasy/sci-fi games, but as a player I was much more excited about Mass Effect than Dragon Age for example.
Sylrissa
Oct 19, 2012
I do still like some sci-fi games, like Mass effect, the old X-wing vs tie fighter games and would X-com count?.
I guess it mostly comes from playing games like the infinity engine games like Baldur's gate, Icewind dale, planescape torment, as well as the Final Fantasy series when I was younger.
MarSel
Oct 24, 2012
I noticed you scrapped the Prince Cliff-Lisa and the Michelle- Joshua which I personally think is better considering how they were in the first game

jack1974
Oct 24, 2012
Yes need continuity. I added Avae so girls are happy anyway

Rebly82
Oct 29, 2012
I'm relieved too to have Michelle back for Lisa! It must have been a hard decision as some players would have wanted the other side of the fence. But I'm glad to be able to continue things from the previous.

zaqzilla
Nov 08, 2012
Great job with the aliens! They look different enough to not look like humans with stuff on their face, but human enough to still be cute.
jack1974
Nov 30, 2012
Today got Michelle / Lisa CG and is quite COOOOOOOOOL

The remaining ones are the yaoi Joshua/Cliff, and Lisa with Avae and Damien. I actually challenged the artist to make a better Lisa/Damien CG than the first game (it was universally acclaimed as the hottest CG). She said "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED". And now I'm really curious to see it

krisslanza
Nov 30, 2012
You taunt me with the romance ending I'd totally get. Well. I have to actually play PS1 too but... /effort
jack1974
Nov 30, 2012
At the Super Easy level the first game is not too hard to beat!

Elmsdor
Mar 02, 2013
I used to be a supporting of being able to import your status from your previous game. It was why I spent 143 hours on PS1, perfecting a save file before the Faction Split, then for each run after, to maximise the gains to stats.
But after having replayed many sequel games as well as continuum games such as Suikoden (which is a 11 year saga) and Dawn of War (RPG RTS) , I have to say only a few things should be able to follow.
1. Artifacts that are attainable in sequels and only prequels, few may follow over. Terminator Armor is impossible to attain in sequels and only available in the first trilogy.
2. Former Hero/Lords, and they will only appear late and NEVER romanceable. They are the former avatars of the players, loyalty given for the player. The current Suikoden series allows you to bring the first hero you ever played on the PSX1, 11 years ago, so long as he was imported each issue and LIVED.
3. Romances are reset. Gives the player a new onus and storyline to play again. Sure, there may be some established friendships but let's give the player the option to relive the hunt, the chase, and the writers far more time to write new content. Like Loren 2. I MEAN PLANET STRONGHOLD 2.
In Summary. No need to pick your old flame. Light a new one again
What you all think?
Cheers
jack1974
Mar 02, 2013
We already started writing/planning it and will let the player choose, is too late to change it now

As for the items in this specific case wouldn't make much sense since the sequel RPG framework will be much different from the first, so the item stats wouldn't even match the new ones.
Maelora
Mar 30, 2013
Aww, so disappointed!
Lisa gets so little lady love
I loved this game, absolutely loved it, but it bothered me to get Michelle instead of Rumi or Rebecca or someone I was actually attracted to.
I really didn't want the girly, keeps-talking-about-her-boyfriend ditz as my girlfriend
That said, maybe the new look with the specs will improve her.
And I will certainly give the Hot Alien Chick a chance. PS1 missed a trick I think in not having something like the Asari.
krisslanza
Apr 04, 2013
I have to admit from what I played of the demo, Michelle being the female romance option for Lisa was kind of surprising. It would've been nice if Rumi or Rebecca, but I think PS wasn't meant to be as much about romance perhaps as say, Loren, so that may have had a part to play in all of it...
jack1974
Apr 04, 2013
I could imagine Rumi being bisex or even lesbian but Rebecca, no

(just talking about the characters, I've no plans to change the romances now)
Hopefully in PS2 Michelle will be more likeable. Her romance CG is very nice I think, though my favorite is the one with Lakadema because you can see Lisa's b-side

krisslanza
Apr 04, 2013
I could imagine Rumi being bisex or even lesbian but Rebecca, no 
(just talking about the characters, I've no plans to change the romances now)
Hopefully in PS2 Michelle will be more likeable. Her romance CG is very nice I think, though my favorite is the one with Lakadema because you can see Lisa's b-side 
Well I wouldn't say Michelle isn't "unlikable" from the demo, it's just surprising she's the yuri option given she talks about a boyfriend. Just one of those things that makes me go "Huh, really she's the yuri route?"
Sylrissa
Apr 04, 2013
I could imagine Rumi being bisex or even lesbian but Rebecca, no 
(just talking about the characters, I've no plans to change the romances now)
Hopefully in PS2 Michelle will be more likeable. Her romance CG is very nice I think, though my favorite is the one with Lakadema because you can see Lisa's b-side 
Well I wouldn't say Michelle isn't "unlikable" from the demo, it's just surprising she's the yuri option given she talks about a boyfriend. Just one of those things that makes me go "Huh, really she's the yuri route?"
Before I learnt who was, I thought Rumi would of been the Yuri option personally.
P_Tigras
Apr 04, 2013
I can easily see both Rumi and Michelle as bi, but not Rebecca.