Yes, it just takes a while. If it ever gets abandoned, I'll be changing the description to reflect that, as well as disabling patreon and all that stuff.
I hope the game doesn't get abandoned, i have played a lot of story games like this but i have to admit that this one is the most amazing one i have played
i had tons of renpy errors one after another when i tried to change my name in one of the in-game phones apps it got to the point where i just had to keep hitting rollback constanly otherwise errors would keep showing up
Yes, it just takes a while. If it ever gets abandoned, I'll be changing the description to reflect that, as well as disabling patreon and all that stuff.
Not currently. I hear joiplay works, but I'm unlikely to be making an official android version until I'm able to go full time. For this game, it's not as simple as just pressing the "Build android version" button, unfortunately.
Had to create a account just to comment on this one. Awesome game ( and i`ve just played a few hours so far )! Great and diverse characters and it made me laugh quite a few times so far. Realy looking foreward for the rest of the story and my subsequent playthroughs. Keep up the good work!
I have trouble launching the Mac version of the game. I try of course setting the chmod +x on the Stormside file before but still. I get some python error in Terminal :
Could not find platform independent libraries <prefix>
Could not find platform dependent libraries <exec_prefix>
Consider setting $PYTHONHOME to <prefix>[:<exec_prefix>]
ImportError: No module named site
Hmmmm, I don't have a way of testing it myself, but I do occasionally get people reporting issues launching the game on mac. Unfortunately, since I know next to nothing about mac, there isn't really anything I can suggest beyond the basic stuff like making sure there isn't some kind of antivirus blocking it. The only google results I get for this error seem to suggest reinstalling python can resolve this issue, but I'd be surprised to learn that python is even required for the game to run (Far as I know renpy games come packaged with everything they need). Is it possible you have some kind of incompatible version of python installed which is somehow conflicting with the game? This is pure speculation, but since I won't be able to reproduce the error myself, that might be about the best I've got.
I did… I downloaded the Mac version from F95Zone… (not the Mega, the GDrive I think). Once I chmoded the file (like always for VN on Mac) it worked like a charm.
Oh yeah, this is fixed in the next update, but for now if you get this bug you can fix it by enabling the renpy console (You can google how to do this) and then part way through the text conversation with your dad, open the console with shift+O, then run the below command (Case sensitive, enter exactly as written)
messageCount = 1
After that, close the console and continue as normal, and it should let you play.
Not ideal, but one option is to use Chrome Remote Desktop, or Sunshine/Moonlight.
(The latter being a little more complex to set up, but also notably better due to the full screen. Remote Desktop leaves a border and doesn't scale to your phones resolution.)
Sunshine a host client for PC and Moonlight is the app for your phone that you'll use to connect it.
Whichever you use, you're just streaming the game from your PC to your phone.
Both let you use your phones touchscreen as a track pad to control the mouse, and there are various shortcuts for other function, like 3-finger-tap to bring up keyboard.
On that note, probably also a good idea to download the Hackers keyboard app if you go the sunshine route, since the native smartphone keyboard doesn't have things like Alt+Tab, F11, etc.
Edit: Sunshine/Moonlight also offer the benefit of being able to stream more mainstream games and use a controller that's connected to your phone, either via Bluetooth or USB.
No problem! Final recommendation that just occurred to me, you'll want your PC hardwired to your router unless your WiFi is 5g+high upload speed. Using 2.4g will be too unstable at anything but the lowest resolutions.
This also only applies to Sunshine/Moonlight.
Remote desktop isn't all that demanding, but there are no video quality settings or anything like that, and as mentioned before, it's not ideal for gaming, and frankly really doesn't work with games that require more than mouse input and an occasional key-press. Stormside would be okay, but GTAV, Minecraft, or any other "real" game would be nearly impossible to play with it.
Just started the game, and busted out laughing at the "Please continue to hold" gag, and the following dev comment. Disappointed to find that the dev did not, in fact, add the "Simulator" tag to the game.
Is anyone eslse having problems opening the game? It says there are not enough information in the dowloaded files. I thought maybe it was a download error. I tried downloading it 5 or 6 times already with the same result. Is it the game or just my Laptop is just dying?
I expect this is something to do with antivirus blocking it for whatever reason. That happens with renpy games sometimes. Assuming the download is complete, it's all in there, and I've never heard of an error regarding "Not enough information", but who knows.
Admittedly, the game is quite big for an AVN, and if you downloaded it 5 or 6 times, that must take quite a long time with itch download speeds. Are you sure it actually finishes downloading each time?
Yes it has download all those times. I have not thought of the anti virus. Mine blocks everything for some reason, so I can completely agree why this may be its fault/ Thank you for responding and clearing my doubt.
As soon as I can tbh. My issue is that I refuse to release it until it's actually ready, and I am terrible at estimating how long that'll take. The good news is it's relatively close, and for those who are in it for the sex scenes, there are like 7 new ones (I forget exactly how many). Main story people get some stuff too since this coming update goes into that a bit too.
Headcannon about the magistrate who was "injured" coming to Stormside: He was the protagonist from The Headmaster. I wonder how that guy would have handled Stormside?
Really nice that in the end you're given the option to unlock all the scenes! Bummer not all games are like this, really saves so much time and gets into what I personally like ;).
It's hard to say. I'm terrible with estimates, so the answer is basically as soon as I can get the thing finished. Next update is quite complicated, though not lacking in content for the intended "multiple playthrough" audience.
Not currently. It's something I'd consider trying to do if I were working full time on the game, but since for my game it would be more complicated than just pressing the "Build android version" button, it's not something I'm currently putting time into.
One day perhaps. Not your fault if you don't have the hardware to run it, it's more my fault for not making it run on the hardware. The good news is that when there eventually is an android version, the game should also have more content, so maybe check back in a year or so :D
After finishing headmaster and failing tk find a similar game i came across this and is actually adicting plus the walk-through notes are realy amusing
Loving this so far, however I do have a couple of things to point out. Well, just one prominent one so far, perhaps more as I finish current content and start a new playthrough for more in depth notes and such.
Most prominently, is the fact that several times you use the same music that Down the Rabbit Hole used for it's videos on Digital Homicide, over on Youtube. Which isn't a problem, per se, but is very strange for me...
Yeahh, one unfortunate thing about these kinda games is there aren't all that many devs who have the money to commission their own music, so we tend to use a lot of the same royalty free music as other devs, or even youtubers. I can't say I'm familiar with down the rabbit hole or which track you're talking about, but almost all of the music I use is kevin macleod stuff. With him being perhaps the most popular royalty free composer, it definitely won't be uncommon to find music from these kinds of games included in many other things.
It's, uh, hmm. Spy Glass by Kevin Mcleod, yeah. It's not a complaint, for sure, I totally get it. I've done the same thing in the past. It's just funny to be playing a fun AVN and hear the same music I first heard in a video about one of the most famous 'evil devs on steam' ahaha. Call it a cognitive dissonance XD
I get the exact same thing when I watch a youtube video and I hear any of these tracks xD
For a brief moment I'm like "HEY WAIT A MINUTE! THAT'S MY-" And then I remember that it's royalty free music and errrr, yeah...
For real though, Kevin Macleod is in my opinion one of the most important composers in recent history. I really hope he's getting the recognition he deserves financially. There are so many things which either wouldn't exist, or would be worse without what he does. Thanks Kevin.
I hate to even mention it, but I will anyways. Free services like suno.com will let you make ai music tracks and they even have instrumental only options.
I know a lot of people are loathe to see any ai anywhere, but I think this somewhere it might really shine.
This is due to an unfortunate space in the filepath for that sound file. It's fixed in the next update, but for now you can just press ignore on it and the scene will play (Albeit without music)
Do you receive any errors? I would expect this is a case of antivirus blocking is, since sometimes antivirus likes to block renpy games. Pretty hard to say though without further information.
This is a come for the kink, stay for the story type of game. Great characters, dynamic story with scenes you will not find in the first playthrough. I can't wait to see what happens with the next update.
any chance for just a compressed version? Wanting to try it out using joiplay on Android, but I getting the spare 20GB space free without evening knowing it will work is a massive hassle (7gb download + (7+)gb for the unzipped + 5 gb space needed empty for phone to not throw a fit about running too close to max when trying to unzip a 7gb folder)
Only asking because I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that there may be a quick and simple way to downsize the renders to half height and width (quarter the memory). What i mean is- i hate to ask for something more from someone producing free content, and im only doing so because im under the impression that the extra work would be negligible.
I'm unlikely to make one myself since I'd then have to test the game to ensure there's no visual artifacting, but since you're not the first person to ask, someone else has done it.
However, I haven't tried this version, so I can't verify its contents. I have had reports that joiplay does work though, however only when you download the latest version of joiplay from the website as opposed to an appstore, since last I heard the appstore version is out of date (Though this was some months ago now.)
If you get it working, I'd recommend choosing the VN version of the ghost hunt if and when you get to that part. I can't imagine the sandbox version would work very well on a touchscreen.
Came for the beautiful characters, stayed for the story. Honestly friggin fantastic. I did not expect some of these character stories to be so good. But I think the thing that caught me the most the animations, they are just absolutely perfect and always a treat when one pops up and the same for the jokes, I did not expect to laugh so hard at some of these. Take as much time as you need Atemsiel each chapter is worth it!
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Really looking forward to the next update. I think, I've taken every route that I can currently, really enjoyed this one
is this game still receiving update
Yes, it just takes a while. If it ever gets abandoned, I'll be changing the description to reflect that, as well as disabling patreon and all that stuff.
I hope the game doesn't get abandoned, i have played a lot of story games like this but i have to admit that this one is the most amazing one i have played
¸me too bro best game i have played in a long long while
i had tons of renpy errors one after another when i tried to change my name in one of the in-game phones apps it got to the point where i just had to keep hitting rollback constanly otherwise errors would keep showing up
Are you able to get a screenshot of one of these errors?
are you still updating this Atemsiel?
Yes, it just takes a while. If it ever gets abandoned, I'll be changing the description to reflect that, as well as disabling patreon and all that stuff.
yeah i get it and btw good game
is there no download for android
Not currently. I hear joiplay works, but I'm unlikely to be making an official android version until I'm able to go full time. For this game, it's not as simple as just pressing the "Build android version" button, unfortunately.
Also created an account just to say this is great.
Not particularly experienced with AVNs, but this blows the few I've played out of the water.
Great work, Atemsiel.
Had to create a account just to comment on this one. Awesome game ( and i`ve just played a few hours so far )! Great and diverse characters and it made me laugh quite a few times so far. Realy looking foreward for the rest of the story and my subsequent playthroughs. Keep up the good work!
Best AVN i've played in a while, wondering where to get update news/ if theres a timeline for updates out already somewhere. Keep up the good work :)
Really fun characters and great story. Can't wait for the update
Hi @Atemsiel,
I have trouble launching the Mac version of the game. I try of course setting the chmod +x on the Stormside file before but still. I get some python error in Terminal :
Do you have any idea? Thanks by advance.
Kojopi
Hmmmm, I don't have a way of testing it myself, but I do occasionally get people reporting issues launching the game on mac. Unfortunately, since I know next to nothing about mac, there isn't really anything I can suggest beyond the basic stuff like making sure there isn't some kind of antivirus blocking it. The only google results I get for this error seem to suggest reinstalling python can resolve this issue, but I'd be surprised to learn that python is even required for the game to run (Far as I know renpy games come packaged with everything they need). Is it possible you have some kind of incompatible version of python installed which is somehow conflicting with the game? This is pure speculation, but since I won't be able to reproduce the error myself, that might be about the best I've got.
Okay, thanks for the reply though. :)
Must find a way to play your game… >.<
Have you figured out how to get it to work?
I did… I downloaded the Mac version from F95Zone… (not the Mega, the GDrive I think). Once I chmoded the file (like always for VN on Mac) it worked like a charm.
And I really like the game, quite funny and sexy.
How do you tell which file you need to chmod? When I open the MacOS folder in contents, there are many files.
I am stuck at arriving at Stormside. I have clicked through the conversation with Dad and nothing happens.
I have scrolled back and redid the conversation and held D, and get a txt doc that says infinite loop. I then tried again still no luck.
The phone still has a flashing light on it as if I have messages but have clicked all of them.
Any ideas I am missing? It seems like a great game so far with lots of interesting content to come.
Oh yeah, this is fixed in the next update, but for now if you get this bug you can fix it by enabling the renpy console (You can google how to do this) and then part way through the text conversation with your dad, open the console with shift+O, then run the below command (Case sensitive, enter exactly as written)
messageCount = 1
After that, close the console and continue as normal, and it should let you play.
When I download the Mac Version it just says can't be opened.
same here !!
We want an android version for this pls...
Not ideal, but one option is to use Chrome Remote Desktop, or Sunshine/Moonlight.
(The latter being a little more complex to set up, but also notably better due to the full screen. Remote Desktop leaves a border and doesn't scale to your phones resolution.)
Is sunshine/moonlight an app?. Also, does this work on android if we download a file as in chrome desktop
Sunshine a host client for PC and Moonlight is the app for your phone that you'll use to connect it.
Whichever you use, you're just streaming the game from your PC to your phone.
Both let you use your phones touchscreen as a track pad to control the mouse, and there are various shortcuts for other function, like 3-finger-tap to bring up keyboard.
On that note, probably also a good idea to download the Hackers keyboard app if you go the sunshine route, since the native smartphone keyboard doesn't have things like Alt+Tab, F11, etc.
Edit: Sunshine/Moonlight also offer the benefit of being able to stream more mainstream games and use a controller that's connected to your phone, either via Bluetooth or USB.
woah! I didn't get the full picture of what u r saying since this is all new to me. But I'll get this.
And I Thank You for ur time.🫂 Appreciate it.
No problem!
Final recommendation that just occurred to me, you'll want your PC hardwired to your router unless your WiFi is 5g+high upload speed.
Using 2.4g will be too unstable at anything but the lowest resolutions.
This also only applies to Sunshine/Moonlight.
Remote desktop isn't all that demanding, but there are no video quality settings or anything like that, and as mentioned before, it's not ideal for gaming, and frankly really doesn't work with games that require more than mouse input and an occasional key-press. Stormside would be okay, but GTAV, Minecraft, or any other "real" game would be nearly impossible to play with it.
When will the update be available?
They do long update cycles. So I wouldn't expect an update super soon. But it will be coming, roughly the 5-6 months is coming up
Should be in a span of this month or sometime later on. Like the guys said dev cycle is 5-6 months sadly.
really love this game, looking forward to future updates!
Just started the game, and busted out laughing at the "Please continue to hold" gag, and the following dev comment. Disappointed to find that the dev did not, in fact, add the "Simulator" tag to the game.
Is anyone eslse having problems opening the game? It says there are not enough information in the dowloaded files. I thought maybe it was a download error. I tried downloading it 5 or 6 times already with the same result. Is it the game or just my Laptop is just dying?
I expect this is something to do with antivirus blocking it for whatever reason. That happens with renpy games sometimes. Assuming the download is complete, it's all in there, and I've never heard of an error regarding "Not enough information", but who knows.
Admittedly, the game is quite big for an AVN, and if you downloaded it 5 or 6 times, that must take quite a long time with itch download speeds. Are you sure it actually finishes downloading each time?
Yes it has download all those times. I have not thought of the anti virus. Mine blocks everything for some reason, so I can completely agree why this may be its fault/ Thank you for responding and clearing my doubt.
Am totaly stuck, i am below the cell with the candle and i found a book, wht i have to do, heeeeeeeeeeelp
You have to discover the ghost's name, don't know how because I just tried all names until one of them was correct.
To add on to what the other guy said, the library has a ledger which tells you who checked out each book. So the one in the ghost's cell...
When are we getting an update, by far my favorite VN.
As soon as I can tbh. My issue is that I refuse to release it until it's actually ready, and I am terrible at estimating how long that'll take. The good news is it's relatively close, and for those who are in it for the sex scenes, there are like 7 new ones (I forget exactly how many). Main story people get some stuff too since this coming update goes into that a bit too.
Take your time. Given the quality of the game as is, I have no doubt in your words. Can't wait, but I will. Thank you <3
Headcannon about the magistrate who was "injured" coming to Stormside: He was the protagonist from The Headmaster. I wonder how that guy would have handled Stormside?
Fearlessly, the idiot faces the crowd smiling. Merciless, the magistrate turns around frowning. And who's the fool who wears the crown?
Really nice that in the end you're given the option to unlock all the scenes! Bummer not all games are like this, really saves so much time and gets into what I personally like ;).
Is still being updated?
Yes, it's just slow progress. If it ever actually gets abandoned, that'll be reflected in the game description. I don't like to mislead people.
And where could the next update be? I'm enjoying this one and hoping for a nex one soon
It's hard to say. I'm terrible with estimates, so the answer is basically as soon as I can get the thing finished. Next update is quite complicated, though not lacking in content for the intended "multiple playthrough" audience.
Any plans to release an android version? Considering my iPhone is out of commission
Not currently. It's something I'd consider trying to do if I were working full time on the game, but since for my game it would be more complicated than just pressing the "Build android version" button, it's not something I'm currently putting time into.
I see. Sorry I can't give it a go then. It does look like an interesting van. Hopefully an android build will come eventually
One day perhaps. Not your fault if you don't have the hardware to run it, it's more my fault for not making it run on the hardware. The good news is that when there eventually is an android version, the game should also have more content, so maybe check back in a year or so :D
I definitely will. I subscribed for updates so I'll be ready for it
Please add more to it i love it its a 100 out of 1
After finishing headmaster and failing tk find a similar game i came across this and is actually adicting plus the walk-through notes are realy amusing
Pizza Time :D
As if I didn't just one hit ko this guy. Love the little jokes in this game
Loving this so far, however I do have a couple of things to point out.
Well, just one prominent one so far, perhaps more as I finish current content and start a new playthrough for more in depth notes and such.
Most prominently, is the fact that several times you use the same music that Down the Rabbit Hole used for it's videos on Digital Homicide, over on Youtube. Which isn't a problem, per se, but is very strange for me...
Yeahh, one unfortunate thing about these kinda games is there aren't all that many devs who have the money to commission their own music, so we tend to use a lot of the same royalty free music as other devs, or even youtubers. I can't say I'm familiar with down the rabbit hole or which track you're talking about, but almost all of the music I use is kevin macleod stuff. With him being perhaps the most popular royalty free composer, it definitely won't be uncommon to find music from these kinds of games included in many other things.
It's, uh, hmm. Spy Glass by Kevin Mcleod, yeah.
It's not a complaint, for sure, I totally get it. I've done the same thing in the past.
It's just funny to be playing a fun AVN and hear the same music I first heard in a video about one of the most famous 'evil devs on steam' ahaha. Call it a cognitive dissonance XD
I get the exact same thing when I watch a youtube video and I hear any of these tracks xD
For a brief moment I'm like "HEY WAIT A MINUTE! THAT'S MY-"
And then I remember that it's royalty free music and errrr, yeah...
For real though, Kevin Macleod is in my opinion one of the most important composers in recent history. I really hope he's getting the recognition he deserves financially. There are so many things which either wouldn't exist, or would be worse without what he does. Thanks Kevin.
I hate to even mention it, but I will anyways. Free services like suno.com will let you make ai music tracks and they even have instrumental only options.
I know a lot of people are loathe to see any ai anywhere, but I think this somewhere it might really shine.
Stormside v0.23.1.4 - Windows
While running game code:
IOError: Couldn't find file 'audio/Music/BasementFloor.ogg '.
Full traceback:
File "Script.rpyc", line 1565, in script call
File "Events/Z 2) New Responsibilities/Day11 (Mon)/3) GymClass1.rpyc", line 5400, in script call
File "Events/Z 2) New Responsibilities/Day11 (Mon)/4A) RileyPunishment1.rpyc", line 1040, in script call
File "Events/Z 2) New Responsibilities/Day11 (Mon)/4A) RileyPunishment1.rpyc", line 1059, in script
This is due to an unfortunate space in the filepath for that sound file. It's fixed in the next update, but for now you can just press ignore on it and the scene will play (Albeit without music)
Is that so? The game/audio/Music directory is empty. My workaround was to dump a dummy ogg file and rename it with BasementFloor.ogg
Do you receive any errors? I would expect this is a case of antivirus blocking is, since sometimes antivirus likes to block renpy games. Pretty hard to say though without further information.
it say nothing, just does not open
Are you making ads for the good vibration store in SF? but it is indeed a funny store. LOL
This is a come for the kink, stay for the story type of game. Great characters, dynamic story with scenes you will not find in the first playthrough. I can't wait to see what happens with the next update.
Android? Link?
Use joi play
May I ask what you used to make the characters?
The renders are made in Honey Select 2
came for the girls animations and now i got jumpscares from some ghosts da hell is this hahaha i like it
guyssss im at the ghost part and im stuck what da hell do i have to do? i know the name of the ghost now but i dont know whats next ....
any chance for just a compressed version? Wanting to try it out using joiplay on Android, but I getting the spare 20GB space free without evening knowing it will work is a massive hassle (7gb download + (7+)gb for the unzipped + 5 gb space needed empty for phone to not throw a fit about running too close to max when trying to unzip a 7gb folder)
Only asking because I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that there may be a quick and simple way to downsize the renders to half height and width (quarter the memory). What i mean is- i hate to ask for something more from someone producing free content, and im only doing so because im under the impression that the extra work would be negligible.
I'm unlikely to make one myself since I'd then have to test the game to ensure there's no visual artifacting, but since you're not the first person to ask, someone else has done it.
https://workupload.com/file/2yzcEBmKATf
However, I haven't tried this version, so I can't verify its contents. I have had reports that joiplay does work though, however only when you download the latest version of joiplay from the website as opposed to an appstore, since last I heard the appstore version is out of date (Though this was some months ago now.)
If you get it working, I'd recommend choosing the VN version of the ghost hunt if and when you get to that part. I can't imagine the sandbox version would work very well on a touchscreen.
Thank you so much! I'll give it a shot!
Came for the beautiful characters, stayed for the story. Honestly friggin fantastic. I did not expect some of these character stories to be so good. But I think the thing that caught me the most the animations, they are just absolutely perfect and always a treat when one pops up and the same for the jokes, I did not expect to laugh so hard at some of these. Take as much time as you need Atemsiel each chapter is worth it!