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RunCatRun5 years ago (1 edit)

Loving the game and characters so far. My only problem is with Tyson. Is there a way (or can you add a way?) For us to not get punched in the face while trying to stop him? To me it portrays that he would end up also being abusive in a relationship. Also the main character knew his father is abusing him and yet didn't help at all? Did he at least try to say he would help? 

I am assuming that you are going to have us(/main character) help him through accepting he is bi or gay or whatever he may be. I like him mostly except for the punch and of course the coercen which did stop before it got too far at least. Thanks for the good game!

Edit: This of course is me assuming that they will end up in a relationship at the good endings. Which they may not.

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Grizz5 years ago

Adding a way would be easy, but doing so would take away a flaw in Tyson's character. He's not supposed to be the perfect boyfriend and the abusive behaviour is intentional. As far as the circumstances surrounding his relationship with his father, it comes up more later in his route. After all, it's all still early days.

As far as ending up in a relationship, it's completely optional for every route. You're not forced into a relationship unless you're actively trying to 100% woo them, because some people are just legit better off as friends.

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RunCatRun5 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks for the reply! I personally don't think it would take away the flaw entirely however it is of course your own work and vision.

I hope we can help him with the situation with his dad. Also I hope it won't romantise abuse at the end of his good route. So far it hasn't romantised it which is good to me. I am personally not triggered (As in actual mental health and not internet meme) by the punch from him (still a bit distressing but nothing major!) but other victims might be.  I don't think I will persue him anymore unless you need a password to save him in a later update in someone elses route.  Loving the rest of the characters though. Dean and Sal are my favourite so far!

Sorry for the sorta of negative comments. I just wanted to mention it. 

Edit: added "good" to "the end of his route".

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Grizz5 years ago

It's all good! A lot of the writing keeps these things in mind as, especially in media, things that are romanticised probably shouldn't be. Tyson is a good example of this in a few cases in what we have in the build currently; actions that aren't good and shouldn't be readily be forgiven. But obviously the theme of change gets brought up often enough that you might be able to see how you can get through things and become a better person at the end. That's the goal anyway.

Every character gets the same treatment, even Dave. It just manifests in different ways. Trust me though when say that coupled with what I went through and talking to professionals in their respective fields, I've done my research on how to do this properly. 

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RunCatRun5 years ago

That makes me really happy to hear. Really glad that you put thought into it. Maybe if I hear later on that Tyson's behaviour has changed for the better then I might try to return to him but right now for myself I don't think I will. 

Thanks for the great game and for being friendly! 

P.S. Can't wait for the sprite reworks. They are looking really good so far!

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