Is this game safe? I used VirusTotal to scan it and it said there was a trojan. Based on the comments, I assume its a false positive but I just wanted to be sure
I just did some googling to see what caused this. I use a program called Ren'Py to create the game, and I found a relatively recent thread about someone else getting a VirusTotal false positive on their visual novel. The thread said it's due to an extraneous 32-bit version of the game being in the download folder:
So it could be that or another reason. The game should be safe to download, but you could do a Google search for Ren'Py games and VirusTotal/other malware scans to see other opinions on what's causing it.
Not yet. I will add sound & music at some point, but we're still pretty early in development and the focus is on art & writing right now. I'm glad you love the game, though :)
This game is sooo goood!!!! The characters design is just chef's kiss especially Marco . Though Im kinda struggling to get the 5th and 7th Cg of Marco do anybody knows how to unlock this?
I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) To get those CGs, you need to take Matt to orientation with you. At the start of the game when Matt asks if you want to go to his apartment, head there with him and then take him up on his offer to come to orientation. Those two Marco CGs pop up after you return to your dorm room once orientation ends, you just need to play through to the shower sequence :)
I love the way you guys approach sexuality in such a mature and consistent way. Some conversations in the game put me in conflict with some thoughts I had and made me remember old experiences, it was really good to play this visual novel and identify so much with some themes. The character design is fabulous, the protagonist is so beautiful, just like the other characters I hope to see more updates soon as this is definitely one of my favorites.
I'm loving the game so far and I find every single character unique and sexy in their own way. Keep up the amazing work!
I'm just getting a little frustrated because I've tried many times and many different ways and I can't get the first CG in duos & trios. A little help?
I'm glad you're enjoying the game :) For that CG, you need to do the following:
- Pick "He got so hot!" when you first meet Matt
- Choose to go to Matt's apartment instead of to your dorm room
- Pick "Holy fuck, boy!" when you first meet Leo
- Play through to the end of Day 1
- During the fantasy sequence after orientation, pick "My mind's wandering to Matt's place..." and one of the options should be "Matt and Leo had to have hooked up..."
That will unclock that CG. There are a few chances to have Connor express his attraction to either guy aside from the choices above, so as long as Connor actually meets Leo and you had Connor think both he & Matt were hot, you should get it :)
i noticed that it have flip fuck choice when conner meet will. So i guess we will have flip fuck choice when the real sex come too? is all of Character have this choice? I highly waiting for it haha
There are a few characters that are strict in their positions, but most are versatile. As Connor becomes more experienced, you'll be able to choose whether you want to be a top, bottom, verse, or side.
The current download links are version 0.1.1, which includes the first part of Day 2. Downloading and opening the current version will still allow access to your save files and unlocked gallery images. I also have some Google Drive links for the current version here (this is a public Patreon post): https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-two-part-1-66706559
I haven't looked into how itch.io does updates, but I'll try to do that for future releases!
Just played through some of the updated content. This is still going so well to me. Especially in how it feels so very realistic. The scenarios and the conversations are natural. The world of the game really envelops you. There are so many interesting characters here. So many. Their interactions really make me hope we keep seeing them all develop well.
I usually do not go for professor routes but this was done so differently. You got me intrigued for real. Also this class. As a gay with a creative writing degree, I would have loved Will's class. The tree metaphor. I would have been living for that opening to a class.
Like most games, I have found A favorite minor character who we don't even get to see. Cherish!! We stan Cherish in this house.
Any playthrough I land on I want my character to be friends with Dominic. Besties. For every playthrough. Love this character. But don't want to flirt with him right now.
Riley looks so good in his day 2 outfit. I have a scene from him I can;t unock and it's driving me crazy so I will probably try again soon. Love seeing more of his personality in this update. Marco too actually. The bicolors on the shirt he was wearing. I was like yes I see you. Need that shirt.
Liked getting to see more of Owen. Very intrigued by him. Love his sheer shirts. Very my style to be honest. Evan is A tad annoying but gives me Riley from Degrassi vibes with his look. Definite cutie. Need more Asher. He's my favorite. He still is. I adore him. Excited to see more of Isaiah and Alex in a future update as well because I'm intrigued by them. Excited to play more as this develops.
Ah okay! To unlock that image, you need to hang out with Riley on the afternoon of day 2 and focus on the sexual aspect of his first time. So the following choices once you ask Riley if you two can talk:
1. Tell him about the assignment (or go through the "Ask about his day" sequence)
OMG. Thank you. That's Really hot was the one dialogue I never played all the way through. Couldn't figure it out. Any hint for the second gallery spot in duos and trios.
Sure! The duo/trio CGs from the end of day one were locked behind whether or not you said you thought all characters included in that CG were hot. The duo in that CG is Owen & Julian, so if you click the "he's hot" options during their intro at orientation you'll be able to unlock the CG during the fantasy section at the end of day 1.
sighs... rates 5 stars, bookmarks the page and waits patiently for the next update
In all seriousness, you've already got me, hook, line and sinker.
I only got to the end of the second day's lessons (just after helping Evan with his email issues), so I haven't explored everything there is to offer yet - I know I'm missing about a dozen CGs. But, like. I have to stop myself because I'm enjoying it too much, because I know I'll get heartbroken once I exhaust it all.
The dialogue between the characters feels really natural, and the pure diversity of the characters, personality-wise, just grabbed at me. It feels like there'll be someone for everyone. And the character models are really high quality, too.
Obviously, this is going to be a really ambitious project - I don't know how long the game is going to be, but there are at least fifteen characters here, not counting for Connor himself, or what I assume are hinted poly/throuple routes. So while I eagerly await an update, please, try not to burn yourself out or overwork yourself.
This project is definitely ambitious and I'm working to find a good balance between getting out regular updates and not overwhelming myself. It's a tricky tightrope to traverse and one I'm still figuring out for sure. I do have a very solid plan, though, so although it'll take me awhile to realize it, I think it's doable while maintaining the same quality level :)
Patreon messenger is a good way, but a free way would be DMs on Twitter. I don't currently have a public email address and afaik there's not a messenger on itch? If you follow on Twitter, @ me on there and I'll follow back. https://twitter.com/FreshmenVN
I use Daz 3D, the main assets are from their store and the adult parts are from Renderotica. Image editing is done in GIMP, and the game is made with Ren'Py. Hope that helps :)
Kind of love Asher and Will. Ok, and many more. Interestingly Asher has a love variable but not a lust variable? I'm replaying from the beginning. Can't wait to see the new content.
I'm glad you love Asher and Will :) And yes, the Asher romance differs from the others in that there's just a romance path, you can't develop a FB-only relationship, so only his romantic attraction to Connor is tracked. Every guy has their own relationship and sexual preferences.
Hmmm... the guy in red shirt is hot. See if we can get to know him. I'm curious how the story goes though... :3
But I'm curious about the writing. Are you making it to be slice of life drama or comedy? Partially at least? The story summary makes me kinda think it to be somewhat comedic...
I couldn't wait and had to get subscribed on Patreon to experience more content. Not disappointed. While I love Marco's teasing. Asher and Riley are doing it for me. Also very intrigued by Isaiah and Alex so far. Excited for more of this. So many hot guys, though with varying backgrounds. All potentially quite interesting storylines with the MC. Wondering how much we will really be able to experience things with each of them as the story goes on. Loved the dynamics of the group convo with Riley, Marco, and Matt in my 4th playthrough. These are some really well-rounded characters. Also the apps lol. I wonder about the apps.
Glad to hear so many of the guys intrigue you! The next update on Patreon will have Connor get one on one time with many of the guys, which will give a better idea of what kind of interactions the MC can have with them as the story progresses.
And we'll definitely be bringing up the apps again soon ;)
Hi there! I just wanted to say that I really liked playing this game, which surprised me! I usually don't like 3D art and models in visual novels, but I ended up really liking the artwork here; it all looks great! The writing is also very good; simple but deep and engaging, and I love the fact that all the personalities are so different. My favorites were Matt, Marco and Owen; I also thought NC17 was gorgeous, but his personality and fashion choices threw me off xD
I have 2 questions: despite the writing being engaging enough, I felt the void of there not being any music or sound effects; will those be added later? Also, I'm missing the 2 first Marco CGs; how do you get them? I just can't seem to do it...
The best of wishes for this project and I'm looking forward for the next update!
I definitely plan to add music and sound effects as the game develops. For these first updates my focus has been on the writing and art, but I also absolutely feel the void of no sounds and would like to add them soon. I've already found some good resources I may use.
To unlock Marco's first two CGs, choose to go check out the dorms instead of going to Matt's apartment. When you first speak with Riley for the first time, choose to go hang out in your room instead of taking Riley's tour.
When you go to your room, you'll run into Marco before he heads out. You'll unlock his intro image and then have the opportunity to fantasize about him, which are the two CGs you're missing :)
Ugh, I was already stuck between Riley (adorkable factor) and Matt (best friend factor), and now, you throw in two hot "daddy" professors into the mix to further complicate my decision.
But seriously, great job with the new chapter. I'm really enjoying this VN because it's sexy and smart with substance, and I appreciate that you can choose whether you're attracted to the men you meet. Many are so attractive that it's hard to choose from, not that I'm complaining. I can also now see why the game is only a couple of months story time because we're still on the first day, and that alone takes a bit. (Which is a good thing.)
Anyway, thank you for creating this VN, and I look forward for more.
The professors have some of my favorite CGs in the next update, so you have those to look forward to ;)
I appreciate your kind words about the writing! I'm writing the first part of the second day now, which will include a selection of one-on-one hangouts with the romanceable characters to choose from. So we'll go in depth with them a bit more pretty soon. Matt and Riley are of course both romanceable :)
Speaking of, have you decided how many guys will romanceable for now? And will the romanceable guys be made clear upfront or will we need to figure that out ourselves.
Also, loved the last update. Seeing all the potential fantasy options and the unique dialogue for each one really amazed me. Plus the art was truly incrediable :)
I'm not sure if those fantasies are accurate representations of the guys true personalities but I really enjoyed seeing a different side to some of them, particularly Julian, he really surpised me and instantly became my favorite.
9 of the guys are romanceable. I think it'll be obvious after playing the first part of Day Two who they are. The non-romanceable guys will still have storylines, though, they just won't be receptive to romance if you ask them about it. They each have their own reasons for it not being the right time.
I'll also say that if there's a character that lots of people want to romance but can't, I'm open to adding that in down the line!
Hey, just wanted to give you props. I'm an IF writer as well, and I usually bounce right off of visual novels for various reasons, but this has really good writing and character development, manages to be horny but not stupid - huge plus, and the renders are pretty amazing to the point I was like I don't know if I would have time to pursue everyone who is interesting! I look forward to seeing more in the future!
The art is the reason I haven't gone hard into VN. I also investigated DAZ3D and what you said about the expense and time to locate individual resources - mesh, skins, etc - to make them look high-quality and not all like the same person is completely true. I finally hired someone to do a few renders for one of my games, so I understand what a feat this is you are pulling off.
I appreciate that! Yeah, I spent a lot of time making and remaking character models to try to get them as high quality as I can. Matt in particular went through at least a dozen iterations before I landed on one I liked. Most asset creators also focus on female figures/hair/clothes/etc , so creating a cast of 17 male characters without the sameness you mention has been a challenge for sure. But I think it's been worth the effort for this particular project.
Yeah, I needed two females and two males rendered. My straight artist friend had probably 30 variations of female nipples to offer, then I'm like, "can we put chest hair on one of the guys?" and he goes "uhhhh?" The next day he came up with a nicer one - I think he bought a new chest hair mesh to help me because what he had at first looked like someone drew it on with a sharpie!
And it is thoroughly appreciated. As this is a new project the anticipation is killing me, love it so far. The only negatives i see are: Possible for guys to not the the love they deserve (smirk), and rushed storyline. But I trust you have an amazing storyline planned! :D
I made an account specifically to comment here and say that I am really loving this game. Everything looks so clean, the writing is really natural and realistic — I just can't say enough good things about it. Cannot wait for the next installments!
Oh man, loving this so far and it's only the beginning! All the characters look cute/hot as hell + everything looks clean with nice lighting and expressions. I'm already into Matt and Marco..
I just discovered this game today via jtommrug's Collection here on itch, and as a fellow writer, it's right up my alley because I love reading and writing college stories. I've enjoyed visual novels like "Bound to College" and "Straight?" and really look forward to this one. The guys in yours are all very attractive, and as a romance fan, I'm so glad there are romance routes with the option to be a monogamous guy (or a big slut, lol). And it's even better that the MC is a writer attending an art school!
By the way, you mentioned there being one in-game semester. Will that be all for the story, or will you eventually complete both semesters of freshman year? And how about the rest of the four college years? It's not a deal breaker either way, just asking.
I'll be following the development of your game. Good luck! :)
Edit: I played the little demo you have, and I loved it. I tried all the options I could, and I'm even more excited to continue. I'm stuck between Matt and Riley, because of the best friend and writer factors, respectively. Gah, can't wait for more!
I'm so glad you like it! The game covers two months total. This is for a couple reasons, one being that's how the story ended up when I outlined the structure. The other is the feasibility of what I can do solo. There are a lot of branching choices, which means lots of writing, coding, and art creation. I think the game will end up a good length, and I think it'll also have a good amount of replayability.
I do have ideas for a follow-up game with a new MC set in the same place during the same year, and the character I have in mind will be in this game. But that's a ways down the line. I need to finish this one first :)
I'm currently planning to work on an Android version after I finish part 3 of day one. I'm working on part 3 right now. Once part 3 is uploaded here on itch.io, there should be an Android version as well, though it may be delayed due to testing.
Do you intend to make another game in the future? Why do I one type of game in mind could be a soldier game then there would be other soldiers, it could be men and women and there would also be a choice of main characters with male and female for more players to play. like my idea.
I would like to make another game after this one, but that won't be for a while. The game I'd make would focus on one gay male main character and wouldn't involve soldiers.
I would like to do localization into other languages, but I don't currently have the funds to hire translators. Maybe at some point in the future though!
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Is this game safe? I used VirusTotal to scan it and it said there was a trojan. Based on the comments, I assume its a false positive but I just wanted to be sure
I just did some googling to see what caused this. I use a program called Ren'Py to create the game, and I found a relatively recent thread about someone else getting a VirusTotal false positive on their visual novel. The thread said it's due to an extraneous 32-bit version of the game being in the download folder:
https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61332
So it could be that or another reason. The game should be safe to download, but you could do a Google search for Ren'Py games and VirusTotal/other malware scans to see other opinions on what's causing it.
i love the game but is their supposed to be sound
Not yet. I will add sound & music at some point, but we're still pretty early in development and the focus is on art & writing right now. I'm glad you love the game, though :)
This game is sooo goood!!!! The characters design is just chef's kiss especially Marco . Though Im kinda struggling to get the 5th and 7th Cg of Marco do anybody knows how to unlock this?
I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) To get those CGs, you need to take Matt to orientation with you. At the start of the game when Matt asks if you want to go to his apartment, head there with him and then take him up on his offer to come to orientation. Those two Marco CGs pop up after you return to your dorm room once orientation ends, you just need to play through to the shower sequence :)
is there a discord?
No, there currently isn't a Discord, but I may make one in the future
I love the way you guys approach sexuality in such a mature and consistent way. Some conversations in the game put me in conflict with some thoughts I had and made me remember old experiences, it was really good to play this visual novel and identify so much with some themes. The character design is fabulous, the protagonist is so beautiful, just like the other characters I hope to see more updates soon as this is definitely one of my favorites.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you find the writing compelling :)
Looks a great story. Sad there is no android version. I wouldn't mind paying for such a novel 😓
I'm loving the game so far and I find every single character unique and sexy in their own way. Keep up the amazing work!
I'm just getting a little frustrated because I've tried many times and many different ways and I can't get the first CG in duos & trios. A little help?
I'm glad you're enjoying the game :) For that CG, you need to do the following:
- Pick "He got so hot!" when you first meet Matt
- Choose to go to Matt's apartment instead of to your dorm room
- Pick "Holy fuck, boy!" when you first meet Leo
- Play through to the end of Day 1
- During the fantasy sequence after orientation, pick "My mind's wandering to Matt's place..." and one of the options should be "Matt and Leo had to have hooked up..."
That will unclock that CG. There are a few chances to have Connor express his attraction to either guy aside from the choices above, so as long as Connor actually meets Leo and you had Connor think both he & Matt were hot, you should get it :)
I can't believe I never tried that. I feel so dumb right now. Thanks, man :)
i noticed that it have flip fuck choice when conner meet will. So i guess we will have flip fuck choice when the real sex come too? is all of Character have this choice? I highly waiting for it haha
There are a few characters that are strict in their positions, but most are versatile. As Connor becomes more experienced, you'll be able to choose whether you want to be a top, bottom, verse, or side.
I'm having trouble figuring out how to update since there's no download links except for day one. Is it possible to update through the itch.io app?
The current download links are version 0.1.1, which includes the first part of Day 2. Downloading and opening the current version will still allow access to your save files and unlocked gallery images. I also have some Google Drive links for the current version here (this is a public Patreon post): https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-two-part-1-66706559
I haven't looked into how itch.io does updates, but I'll try to do that for future releases!
Just played through some of the updated content. This is still going so well to me. Especially in how it feels so very realistic. The scenarios and the conversations are natural. The world of the game really envelops you. There are so many interesting characters here. So many. Their interactions really make me hope we keep seeing them all develop well.
I usually do not go for professor routes but this was done so differently. You got me intrigued for real. Also this class. As a gay with a creative writing degree, I would have loved Will's class. The tree metaphor. I would have been living for that opening to a class.
Like most games, I have found A favorite minor character who we don't even get to see. Cherish!! We stan Cherish in this house.
Any playthrough I land on I want my character to be friends with Dominic. Besties. For every playthrough. Love this character. But don't want to flirt with him right now.
Riley looks so good in his day 2 outfit. I have a scene from him I can;t unock and it's driving me crazy so I will probably try again soon. Love seeing more of his personality in this update. Marco too actually. The bicolors on the shirt he was wearing. I was like yes I see you. Need that shirt.
Liked getting to see more of Owen. Very intrigued by him. Love his sheer shirts. Very my style to be honest. Evan is A tad annoying but gives me Riley from Degrassi vibes with his look. Definite cutie. Need more Asher. He's my favorite. He still is. I adore him. Excited to see more of Isaiah and Alex in a future update as well because I'm intrigued by them. Excited to play more as this develops.
I'm so glad the characters are intriguing to you. I will probably make some sprites for Cherish so we can see her in the future ;)
If you still haven't unlocked that Riley CG and would like some help, let me know which row/column it's in and I can tell you how!
Yay for Cherish. Still didn't figure the Riley cene out yet. Last one in the second row.
Ah okay! To unlock that image, you need to hang out with Riley on the afternoon of day 2 and focus on the sexual aspect of his first time. So the following choices once you ask Riley if you two can talk:
1. Tell him about the assignment (or go through the "Ask about his day" sequence)
2. "How'd you go for it?"
3. "That's really hot."
And that should unlock it!
OMG. Thank you. That's Really hot was the one dialogue I never played all the way through. Couldn't figure it out. Any hint for the second gallery spot in duos and trios.
Sure! The duo/trio CGs from the end of day one were locked behind whether or not you said you thought all characters included in that CG were hot. The duo in that CG is Owen & Julian, so if you click the "he's hot" options during their intro at orientation you'll be able to unlock the CG during the fantasy section at the end of day 1.
sighs... rates 5 stars, bookmarks the page and waits patiently for the next update
In all seriousness, you've already got me, hook, line and sinker.
I only got to the end of the second day's lessons (just after helping Evan with his email issues), so I haven't explored everything there is to offer yet - I know I'm missing about a dozen CGs. But, like. I have to stop myself because I'm enjoying it too much, because I know I'll get heartbroken once I exhaust it all.
The dialogue between the characters feels really natural, and the pure diversity of the characters, personality-wise, just grabbed at me. It feels like there'll be someone for everyone. And the character models are really high quality, too.
Obviously, this is going to be a really ambitious project - I don't know how long the game is going to be, but there are at least fifteen characters here, not counting for Connor himself, or what I assume are hinted poly/throuple routes. So while I eagerly await an update, please, try not to burn yourself out or overwork yourself.
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it.
This project is definitely ambitious and I'm working to find a good balance between getting out regular updates and not overwhelming myself. It's a tricky tightrope to traverse and one I'm still figuring out for sure. I do have a very solid plan, though, so although it'll take me awhile to realize it, I think it's doable while maintaining the same quality level :)
I'm so hooked with the story. thanks for creating this masterpiece! Can you please do mores scenes with Julian he's hot asf lol
Thank you! Julian will have more scenes for sure :)
Okay I'm officially obsessed. Can't wait to see what happens.
So glad to hear it :)
Hello FreshmenVN, I admire your work a lot. I want to start developing a game like that too and your pictures are amazing.
Can you give me a way to contact you so I can ask you some questions while I develop mine?
Would you be interested in a cooperation with me?
Patreon messenger is a good way, but a free way would be DMs on Twitter. I don't currently have a public email address and afaik there's not a messenger on itch? If you follow on Twitter, @ me on there and I'll follow back. https://twitter.com/FreshmenVN
Can you tell me what tools and programs have you used so far for your novel? especially the characters body features?
I use Daz 3D, the main assets are from their store and the adult parts are from Renderotica. Image editing is done in GIMP, and the game is made with Ren'Py. Hope that helps :)
Yes, thank you!
Kind of love Asher and Will. Ok, and many more.
Interestingly Asher has a love variable but not a lust variable?
I'm replaying from the beginning. Can't wait to see the new content.
I'm glad you love Asher and Will :) And yes, the Asher romance differs from the others in that there's just a romance path, you can't develop a FB-only relationship, so only his romantic attraction to Connor is tracked. Every guy has their own relationship and sexual preferences.
You make it hard to choose (in a good way)! I think Will is my favorite, but he probably won't date a student.
this is amazing, cant wait for more!!
Thank you so much :)
Android versi please
hi, how are you going to come to v3 public?
He said in one of his logs that it will be on May 21
Please make a discord :D
Hmmm... the guy in red shirt is hot. See if we can get to know him. I'm curious how the story goes though... :3
But I'm curious about the writing. Are you making it to be slice of life drama or comedy? Partially at least? The story summary makes me kinda think it to be somewhat comedic...
It's not a full on comedy, but there's lots of humor since that's just my writing style
I love the humor. It's almost as much fun as the hot guys.
Thank you, I'm glad it's been fun so far :)
With so many hot guys I can already see it’s going to be struggle to choose who to pursue :)
Can’t wait to start getting to know some of them better in day two!
Marco is the hottest out of all the options, second favorite is Matt but I'm going after Marco.
Does this game have BGM or any sounds? I could not hear voices when playing(＞人＜;)
BTW, the art is awesome 🥳
Sound/music hasn't been added yet, but I will at some point in the future. Focusing on the writing/art for now :)
no android versi?
I couldn't wait and had to get subscribed on Patreon to experience more content. Not disappointed. While I love Marco's teasing. Asher and Riley are doing it for me. Also very intrigued by Isaiah and Alex so far. Excited for more of this. So many hot guys, though with varying backgrounds. All potentially quite interesting storylines with the MC. Wondering how much we will really be able to experience things with each of them as the story goes on. Loved the dynamics of the group convo with Riley, Marco, and Matt in my 4th playthrough. These are some really well-rounded characters. Also the apps lol. I wonder about the apps.
Glad to hear so many of the guys intrigue you! The next update on Patreon will have Connor get one on one time with many of the guys, which will give a better idea of what kind of interactions the MC can have with them as the story progresses.
And we'll definitely be bringing up the apps again soon ;)
Are you going to have an android version? i'd it on android Hehe
I'm planning to do Android version at some point soon, but I don't know just how soon!
Matt, Asher and Riley duuuude looking forward to the next part
Hi there! I just wanted to say that I really liked playing this game, which surprised me! I usually don't like 3D art and models in visual novels, but I ended up really liking the artwork here; it all looks great! The writing is also very good; simple but deep and engaging, and I love the fact that all the personalities are so different. My favorites were Matt, Marco and Owen; I also thought NC17 was gorgeous, but his personality and fashion choices threw me off xD
I have 2 questions: despite the writing being engaging enough, I felt the void of there not being any music or sound effects; will those be added later? Also, I'm missing the 2 first Marco CGs; how do you get them? I just can't seem to do it...
The best of wishes for this project and I'm looking forward for the next update!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I definitely plan to add music and sound effects as the game develops. For these first updates my focus has been on the writing and art, but I also absolutely feel the void of no sounds and would like to add them soon. I've already found some good resources I may use.
To unlock Marco's first two CGs, choose to go check out the dorms instead of going to Matt's apartment. When you first speak with Riley for the first time, choose to go hang out in your room instead of taking Riley's tour.
When you go to your room, you'll run into Marco before he heads out. You'll unlock his intro image and then have the opportunity to fantasize about him, which are the two CGs you're missing :)
Asher and Riley hit differently. SO many interesting boys in this. I'll keep following these updates.
Ugh, I was already stuck between Riley (adorkable factor) and Matt (best friend factor), and now, you throw in two hot "daddy" professors into the mix to further complicate my decision.
But seriously, great job with the new chapter. I'm really enjoying this VN because it's sexy and smart with substance, and I appreciate that you can choose whether you're attracted to the men you meet. Many are so attractive that it's hard to choose from, not that I'm complaining. I can also now see why the game is only a couple of months story time because we're still on the first day, and that alone takes a bit. (Which is a good thing.)
Anyway, thank you for creating this VN, and I look forward for more.
The professors have some of my favorite CGs in the next update, so you have those to look forward to ;)
I appreciate your kind words about the writing! I'm writing the first part of the second day now, which will include a selection of one-on-one hangouts with the romanceable characters to choose from. So we'll go in depth with them a bit more pretty soon. Matt and Riley are of course both romanceable :)
Definitely agree with the above comment here. Riley, Matt, and Asher are all hard at war for the best boy slot for me.
Haha, I'd love to make everyone romanceable, but creating full romantic relationships for all 17 guys is currently a bit beyond my scope :)
Speaking of, have you decided how many guys will romanceable for now? And will the romanceable guys be made clear upfront or will we need to figure that out ourselves.
Also, loved the last update. Seeing all the potential fantasy options and the unique dialogue for each one really amazed me. Plus the art was truly incrediable :)
I'm not sure if those fantasies are accurate representations of the guys true personalities but I really enjoyed seeing a different side to some of them, particularly Julian, he really surpised me and instantly became my favorite.
9 of the guys are romanceable. I think it'll be obvious after playing the first part of Day Two who they are. The non-romanceable guys will still have storylines, though, they just won't be receptive to romance if you ask them about it. They each have their own reasons for it not being the right time.
I'll also say that if there's a character that lots of people want to romance but can't, I'm open to adding that in down the line!
The scene with both teachers was my favorite so far, though the 3 band members were smoking hot, also.
Hey, just wanted to give you props. I'm an IF writer as well, and I usually bounce right off of visual novels for various reasons, but this has really good writing and character development, manages to be horny but not stupid - huge plus, and the renders are pretty amazing to the point I was like I don't know if I would have time to pursue everyone who is interesting! I look forward to seeing more in the future!
Thank you so much! This is very nice to hear from someone else who writes IF :)
The art is the reason I haven't gone hard into VN. I also investigated DAZ3D and what you said about the expense and time to locate individual resources - mesh, skins, etc - to make them look high-quality and not all like the same person is completely true. I finally hired someone to do a few renders for one of my games, so I understand what a feat this is you are pulling off.
I appreciate that! Yeah, I spent a lot of time making and remaking character models to try to get them as high quality as I can. Matt in particular went through at least a dozen iterations before I landed on one I liked. Most asset creators also focus on female figures/hair/clothes/etc , so creating a cast of 17 male characters without the sameness you mention has been a challenge for sure. But I think it's been worth the effort for this particular project.
Yeah, I needed two females and two males rendered. My straight artist friend had probably 30 variations of female nipples to offer, then I'm like, "can we put chest hair on one of the guys?" and he goes "uhhhh?" The next day he came up with a nicer one - I think he bought a new chest hair mesh to help me because what he had at first looked like someone drew it on with a sharpie!
Hey, I like your game, and the art is beautifull
I wanted to ask on what app you're creating those arts ?
Best of luck for the rest ! :)
Thank you! I use Daz 3D for the renders and do image editing with GIMP :)
Honestly, I LOOOOOVE what you have done with this game so far. I am definitely following this project. So many options *wink*
Thank you! I like creating hot guys, so the game gets lots of options cuz I can't stop haha
And it is thoroughly appreciated. As this is a new project the anticipation is killing me, love it so far. The only negatives i see are: Possible for guys to not the the love they deserve (smirk), and rushed storyline. But I trust you have an amazing storyline planned! :D
I made an account specifically to comment here and say that I am really loving this game. Everything looks so clean, the writing is really natural and realistic — I just can't say enough good things about it. Cannot wait for the next installments!
Thank you! The next update is actually in just a few days :)
Oh man, loving this so far and it's only the beginning! All the characters look cute/hot as hell + everything looks clean with nice lighting and expressions. I'm already into Matt and Marco..
Cannot wait for more, keep up the good work <3
Thank you so much :)
I just discovered this game today via jtommrug's Collection here on itch, and as a fellow writer, it's right up my alley because I love reading and writing college stories. I've enjoyed visual novels like "Bound to College" and "Straight?" and really look forward to this one. The guys in yours are all very attractive, and as a romance fan, I'm so glad there are romance routes with the option to be a monogamous guy (or a big slut, lol). And it's even better that the MC is a writer attending an art school!
By the way, you mentioned there being one in-game semester. Will that be all for the story, or will you eventually complete both semesters of freshman year? And how about the rest of the four college years? It's not a deal breaker either way, just asking.
I'll be following the development of your game. Good luck! :)
Edit: I played the little demo you have, and I loved it. I tried all the options I could, and I'm even more excited to continue. I'm stuck between Matt and Riley, because of the best friend and writer factors, respectively. Gah, can't wait for more!
I'm so glad you like it! The game covers two months total. This is for a couple reasons, one being that's how the story ended up when I outlined the structure. The other is the feasibility of what I can do solo. There are a lot of branching choices, which means lots of writing, coding, and art creation. I think the game will end up a good length, and I think it'll also have a good amount of replayability.
I do have ideas for a follow-up game with a new MC set in the same place during the same year, and the character I have in mind will be in this game. But that's a ways down the line. I need to finish this one first :)
When will the Android version will be available
I'm currently planning to work on an Android version after I finish part 3 of day one. I'm working on part 3 right now. Once part 3 is uploaded here on itch.io, there should be an Android version as well, though it may be delayed due to testing.
I would like to make another game after this one, but that won't be for a while. The game I'd make would focus on one gay male main character and wouldn't involve soldiers.
I would like to do localization into other languages, but I don't currently have the funds to hire translators. Maybe at some point in the future though!
Android Version please 😭
I'm working on it :) No ETA at the moment, though.