Straight!? [Revamp v0.02.2] [Aaryn]

Overview:
Straight!? is a piece in progress Visual Novel that particularly focuses on Mature Gay themes. The story follows the predominant character, Zack, from his first day of faculty after assembly his new roommate, Braden.

In distinction to different video games, this game depends closely on dialogue and character growth to inform the story of acceptance, friendship, and the existential journey as one comes of age. Frequent conversations and banter will give perception to the 2 predominant characters and transfer the story of their relationship ahead. While there may be sexual content, the story builds first–capitalizing on the Teasing issue as we wrestle together with the predominant character. Updates transfer the story ahead episodically, simulating a serial novel because the story unfolds. This game is each heavy and thought upsetting whereas having comedic moments. Game high quality additionally will increase because the game attracts out. The dev had zero expertise in the beginning and is studying with every update and addition to the crew.

Thread Updated: 2022-12-20
Release Date: 2022-12-17
Developer: Aaryn https://linktr.ee/aarynstr8
Censored: No
Version: 0.2.2
OS: Windows, Linux, Mac
Language:English
Genre:

3DCG, Male Protagonist, Gay, Dating sim, Romance, Corruption, Character Development, Slice of life, Self Exploration, Oral Sex, Anal Sex, Masturbation,

Installation:

1- Extract to desired location.
2- Click on “Game.exe” to start out enjoying.

Changelog:

v0.02.2
– Corrected textual content line that incorrectly used Ernie’s identify earlier than he informed anybody what it was.
– Reduced dorm lightswitch dimension, therefore forth often known as Baby Switch (doo doo doo doo doo doo)

v0.02.1
– Added new music monitor with out lyrics throughout warmth fixing scene
-Adjusted bathe delay sound throughout Day One
-Variable quantity adjustments on some scenes
-A couple of writing adjustments that I thought-about sharpening issues a bit

v0.02.0
-Added Credit and music to the intro and Game Title display screen after the Prelude
-Few picture folder adjustments to assist arrange for future pictures. Some pictures had been renamed

v0.01.4
-Few random writing adjustments

v0.01.3
-Added Title Screen and Chapter titles

v0.01.2
-Typo Fixes
-Redundant error of Main Menu music mounted by MadsPatterns. I fucking love you, man. Thank you sooo a lot for this. I used to be sooo caught.
-Audio changes by Jordyn
-Increased textual content dimension by 2
-Added “To Be Continued…” display screen

v0.01.1
-Writing edits
-Added sound to opening predominant menu

v0.01 (Demo)
-Major UI adjustments together with eradicating pointless menu choices
-Updated all fonts and colours
-Expanded Main Menu to be full display screen
-Added Sound results and Music (Volume could be adjusted in settings)

Change Log v0.21.4
-Corrected random typos
-Corrected a number of CGs the place poor Leafy was forgotten and broke extra hearts than the fucking story did

Change Log v0.21.3
-Adjusted timing of fades in closing chapter
-Picture corretions the place Leafy was lacking
-Guess what: mounted typos

Change Log v0.21.2
-Updated textbox with a new graphic to assist account for a number of the bigger dialogues that ran exterior the field
– Added immediate through the “Update” for collection of whether or not Braden informed a narrative about his identify or not through the cafe talks. This permits for further dialog throughout a later scene within the dorm room
-Few extra writing adjustments
-Epilogue display screen up to date because of coding issues

Change Log v0.21.1
-Added timing and fades to ending sequences
-Fixed crashes
-Corrected typos (I do know… onerous to consider at this point)

Change Log v0.21.0
– Added final half of Chapter 10 and ending. 671 new pictures and 4k traces of code
– Couple extra typo fixes that I used to be lazy about earlier than
– Moved a number of picture information round through the boot sequence to raised arrange them
-Added dedication web page when beginning a New Game from the start
-Added 2 new Thank You slides throughout startup. I spent 2 years writing these slides and repeatedly reviewed them a minimum of as soon as per week. They’re probably the most edited factor within the game as a result of I’m eternally grateful and I wished to spend sufficient time. I might have simply spent 2 extra years pondering tips on how to say thanks higher.

Change Log v0.20.5
-Typo fixes
-Fixed game breaking bug that compelled the reader again to the predominant menu after ending Chapter 9

Change Log v0.20.1 – v0.20.4
-Writing and picture additions from tough draft on the dev degree
-Updated Chapter Names and Chapter Quotes with new pictures

Change Log v0.20.0
-Typo and grammar fixes
-Rough draft of first half of Chapter 10 together with 711 new CGs and over 4,300 traces of dialogue

Change Log v0.19.5
-Fixed mysterious lacking CG from manner again in Chapter 5 that disappeared for no motive

Change Log v0.19.4
-Typo and grammar fixes

Change Log v0.19.3
-Bug and proofreading fixes
-Image enhancements

Change Log v0.19
-Redid visuals for the non-compulsory nighttime convo between Zack and Max to have a extra blue hue reasonably than earlier darkened look
-Renamed “Doctor” through the bodily scene to “Dr. Hodges” as a result of there actually was no motive to not since she has a friggen identify
-Finished and concluded narrative for Chapter 9. Around 3,500 traces of textual content and 500 new pictures

Change Log v0.18.1
-Fixed spelling errors
-Corrected the notrious flying cellular phone within the espresso store regardless of hypothesis that it was Braden’s cellular phone ascending into the heavens after being probably misplaced within the dorm hearth.
-Fixed a pair mislabeled dialogue traces from Max and Mikhail that had been mistakenly misattributed

Change Log v0.18
-Began the primary a part of Chapter 9
-Did a fast repair on a CG through the convo with Zack and Mikhail strolling the place Zack bounced up and down and it was annoying af
-Dropped in a number of random flashback scenes into the game to assist make connections in conversations to which earlier scenes they had been particularly speaking about. This does not change any of the story
– All chapters now have a completely different chapter title display screen together with a Teasing quote. The quote seems someplace throughout the chapter randomly

Change Log v0.17.2
-Lots of typo fixes
-Slight rearrange of dialogue within the closing automobile scenes on the approach to the seashore to enhance the conversational movement on the suggestion of a supporter
-Corrected a seashore CG the place Zack and Mikhail’s shorts out of the blue modified from trunks to their regular outfits through the seashore intro conversations
-Made changes to the seashore exercise decisions. There was a contuinity error right here the place, based on the order of your alternative, sure objects appeared in game earlier than they had been retrieved. The order has been reworked whereas nonetheless permitting the participant to decide on which seashore exercise they wish to do first

Change Log v0.17.1
-Image and typo fixes/enhancements

Change Log v0.17
-Massive story addition and completion of Chapter 8 as properly because the conclusion of Part 3 of the story. Sorry concerning the cliffhanger… do not hate me
-All new pictures on this update are actually rendered in 4K UHD high quality and transformed all the way down to 1080p. This ought to end result in enhanced picture high quality of all the brand new pictures added on this update ONLY. All future pictures can be rendered in 4K as properly. This must also not have an effect on the game dimension both. So those that beforehand had been downloading the complete version versus the crunched version even have higher picture high quality now than they beforehand did with 6 gig file dimension.
-Modified dialogue decisions in cafe in Day 1 dialog to forestall references to Zack being Gay earlier than he tells Braden he could just like the D.
-Corrected spelling errors however in all probability nonetheless missed simply as many
-Slight wording change in post-park dialog to make clear “first kisses.” For these confused, the park kiss was Zack’s first kiss and Braden’s first kiss with a dude.

Change Log v0.16.2
-Corrected some hair glitches and odd reflections in a number of CGs
-And guess what: More Typos!!

Change Log v0.16.1
-Corrected typos
-Converted all .PNG information to .JPG now, decreasing general file dimension from 6gig all the way down to 1.2gig.

Change Log v0.16
-Updated splash display screen with pics created by Jordyn to switch the earlier textual content warnings that had been steadily missed (ex: not to make use of outdated saves, and a new warning concerning the game being a work-in-progress to hopefully curb a number of the judgemental criticsm concerning the earlier elements of the game which have but to be refined)
-Update font colour modified within the chapter choose to attract extra consideration to the Update function there
-Began the primary half of Chapter 8.

Change Log v0.15.1

-Change a time reference through the Mikhail/Zack speak at the tip of Chapter 7 to replicate the applicable day referenced.
-Correcting colour on “straight” textual content that was neglected
-Fixed typos and discovered grammer that I did not apparently determine in grad school

Change Log v0.15

-Finished Chapter 7: Deeper
-Fixed “Embarrassing Story” textual content colour
-Braden bent over CG (you already know what one I’m speaking about) was redone to make his starfish much less scary
-finished the CG discount on the dorm room folder, decreasing general game file dimension by one other 240MB (not large however it helps)

Change Log v0.14

-Continued the plot line of Chapter 7: Deeper with 5 new environments and over 200 new pics that develop the world our additional than we have gone earlier than.
-New customized made adult warning display screen that is mild years forward of my google picture from earlier than (Thanks Jordyn!)
-New customized made predominant menu display screen with film that past kicks ass! Like, this shit nearly introduced me to tears the primary time I noticed it. All reward goes to Lazy-Jake!
-Corrected some CGs that also had fireflies in them from v0.13 (Thanks to supporter lex0 who did this for me)
-Prophetically, there was an incredible battle over the game identify provided that it had one way or the other appeared two completely different methods “?!” vs “!?” over the previous 12 months. It’s now “!?” so Blayke will stfu.
– Dinner Conversations are actually denoted with orange textual content so you may inform the distinction between them and regular dialog decisions trigger they particular.
-Added an obscure literary addition that I’ve wished to for a very long time. Based on the identify of the game, the phrase “straight” will all the time seem in purple textual content all through the complete story. It’s an thought I acquired from certainly one of my fav books.
-Began optimizing picture information within the game to cut back file dimension by 15%. Thus far, general game dimension was diminished by 500mg within the normal version.

Change Log v0.13.1

-Reduced Chapter 7 introduction through the black display screen and lowered Zack’s anxiousness degree based on suggestions
-Fixed typos (principally simply me misspelling “embarrassing” once more trigger I’m fucking retarded
-Fixed bug from the bar scene with a lacking CG based on a conditional assertion from the “girlfriend” cafe speak

Change Log v0.13

-Known bugs: You could expertise flashes and lighting adjustments. This is because of my utilizing a mix of outdated and new CGs in the identical updates. This has all the time been the case however the lighting within the current updates is healthier. Once the game is full, all CGs can be redone to make sure all of them match with lighting. I nonetheless have a lot to study earlier than then.
-Game now has a taskbar icon after a fucking 12 months! Yay!
-Also modified the in-game textbox to make it a bit smaller. Font was adjusted smaller to compensate for the change. Hopefully this can make the textbook much less distracting so you may see extra of the artwork (and all it is flaws!)
-Few random spelling adjustments as all the time
-Started Part 3, starting with Chapter 7

Change Log v0.12.2

-Bug repair throughout bar scene that was crashing Mac copies ( I misspelled “dissolve” throughout a scene transition)

Change Log v0.12.1

-Typo fixes

Change Log v0.12

-Fixed 2 extra cases of crashed pictures inflicting issues within the MAC model (one with the splash display screen and one other within the physician workplace)
-Fixed 9 pictures within the doc workplace the place Zack’s face was one way or the other morphing into Braden’s (creepy AF)
-Completed story for Chapter 6 and Part 2 of the game.

Change Log v0.11.1

-Typo/Grammar adjustments based on beta suggestions
-Tightened up just a little of the writing

Change Log v0.11

– Massive typo overhaul! Thanks everybody for the suggestions. In Particular, Timmy, who took the time to make me an precise phrase doc with all of the typos he discovered that was 20 fucking pages lengthy! Thanks, Bruh! and Barbara who despatched me about 400 particular person messages with typos (probably not however it was rather a lot

). If you guys did not know “embarrassing” has 2 r’s in it. Apparently, I graduated school and by no means figured that out…
-Chapter 1: Fixed a mislabeled line of textual content whereas Zack is fixing the bathe mild. Text mistakenly had Braden’s voice reasonably than Zack’s.
-Chapter 2: Fixed the intro for Chapter 2 the place the black background appeared to have disappeared.
-Chapter 3: Fixed an error with a lacking graphic when Braden comes out of the bathe. Seems this was inflicting some error with MAC variations.
-Started writing Chapter 6 which picks up proper at the tip of the occasions of Chapter 5

Change Log v0.10

-Fixed a number of random typos
-Concluded Chapter 5 (and pissed a bunch of individuals off)

Change Log v0.9

-New Game is now divided into Part1 and Part 2. Part 1 consists of the primary 4 chapters. This update begins with Part 2 and Chapter 5
-Added first a part of Chapter 5
-New dinner dialog unlocked throughout early lavatory interactions throughout Chapter 5. Don’t scare Braden to unlock.
-Chapters are actually named to make it extra like a novel and to assist provide you with an thought of the place you’ll leap to throughout chapter choose
-Fixed some typos (as typical). Thanks to people who let me know

Change Log v0.8.2

-Ton of bug fixes and spelling corrections
-Few minor CG additions to raised monitor who was speaking on the time through the early elements of the story
-Zack sleeping CG with the bizarre lighting and white pores and skin tone is mounted. Thus, Zack is not going to awkwardly change colours whereas he sleeps like a fucking chameleon
-Choice menu transitions now have an animation that I’ve been making an attempt to get proper since v0.2
-Fixed a bug in Chapter 1 that allow you discover the pool for the primary time twice. It is now automated whenever you return to Ernie to get the instruments.
-You now have an choice to go immediately to highschool after discovering the singlet. This will can help you seek advice from Ernie at some point sooner and scale back repetition.
-Changed Dr Hodges’ and Coach’s font colour in order that it is not similar to Zack’s
-Fixed flashing window bug when Zack comes again into the room depressed by himself
–Chapter 3 begin display screen now has its applicable black background like all of the others
-Chapter 3 is now cut up into 2 elements because of the size throughout my playthrough. It felt uncharacteristically lengthy compared to different chapters to this point. Chapter 4 now begins with the awkward interactions following Zack catching Braden at night time in mattress. Subsequently, the subsequent update will begin Chapter 5 as an alternative of the beforehand deliberate Chapter 4.
-Added a label to the game altering alternative on whether or not to the touch Braden whereas he is sleeping or not throughout Chapter 4 (Previously Chapter 3 in previous updates). While this was all the time deliberate for a game cut up, I wished to make it extra apparent that this alternative actually mattered. Now it can let you know that you just are successfully selecting between a “pervy route” and a “respect route.”
-Images folder is now reorganized by location class reasonably than one giant folder with each picture
-Renamed early decisions for “Bathroom” to “Shower.” This will make a greater distinction between the 2 areas as soon as the precise lavatory opens up in Chapter 2.
-During the poker occasion, Zack’s mouth will now be open when Braden teases him for staring

Change Log v0.8

-Adding coding in a number of scenes to disable unintended skipping of scene transitions which might be based on time or pauses
-Added Dinner Conversations for the next matters: Braden’s identify(Unlocked throughout Chapter 2 intro), Braden’s previous girlfriend historical past(Chapter 3 throughout therapeutic massage), and Room Decorations(Unlocked randomly after fixing the warmth and waking up the subsequent morning) These can ONLY be unlocked by a new game.
-Finished the poker sequence and ended Chapter 3

Change Log v0.7

-Moved story ahead
-Fixed a pair clipping points on CGs
-Corrected Typos
-Added a leap to the latest “Update” from the “New Game” menu. This will give a few of you choices for the upcoming updates. If you must begin the chapter from the start you may. If you must leap to the place you left off, now you will have an choice. The leap will transfer again a number of screens into the earlier update. Kinda like watching a recap from the “last episode” in your favourite TV sequence.
-There’s now a warning at the start of the game to NOT use outdated save information. If I used to be a greater programmer, I might in all probability keep away from this however I’m not so I’m kinda caught with it. The “jump to update” function was my work-around.
-There could also be some bugs with the dinner dialog. This was initially my objective for this update and I acquired distracted and moved the story ahead greater than I believed I might. Dinner speak was moved within the script file and I did a number of adjustments to prep it for dialogue. Moving this units me up for subsequent update however could have triggered a number of bugs. If you run into any let me know.

Change Log v0.61

-Bug Fix Chapter 2 that prevented decisions after class

Change Log v0.6

-Added first portion of Chapter 3. There are restricted actions at night time immediately as a result of of all the brand new writing however the subsequent update will flesh this one out
-Added a ton of recent visuals to clean up the after-school actions
Known Bugs:
-I’ll attempt to tackle these in the subsequent update. When making an attempt to appropriate a number of the visuals, my floor pen is malfunctioning so I am unable to do any drawing correctional errors
-Player has reported with the ability to give the singlet greater than as soon as
-Chapter 3 visuals. At urinal, Braden seems to have leprosy on his scalp in 2 photos. It’s a tearing problem
-A CG of Braden within the dorm room has 2 fingers which might be poking by his abdomen
-When the dorm door is open, the room throughout the corridor has a flashy window

Change Log v0.51

-Fixed typos
-Corrected lacking Zack visual

Change Log v0.5

-Chapter 2 story is now accomplished
– Bug: Fixed leg hair problem in Doctor Office
– Added extra dialogue to Chapter 1 day by day occasions. These will seem on a random foundation exaclty like these added in Chapter 2 throughout v0.4. However, some occasions will not be up to date but together with after adjusting the warmth within the room: learning and bathe. These can be addressed in the longer term.
– Night sleep occasions with Braden now solely happen 1 time for every clothes tier. Having it each night time was annoying
-Replaced a pair outdated Zack CGs in Chapter 1 the place the tone was off and it was driving individuals loopy.
-Fixed an abnormally darkish daytime dorm CG early in Chapter 1. Lighting is now corrected

Change Log v0.4

-Massive stat change: All seen stats and necessities have been eliminated. Game development is now based on reaching the earlier checkpoints or acquiring objects. You simply do not have to grind stats or relationship factors to maneuver the story ahead anymore.
-Game is now divided into Chapters based on the conclusion from final update
-Added chapter choice at starting of the game. This will stop gamers from having to start out on the very starting each update.
-Updated Main menu graphic for higher high quality
-Corrected some typos (I really feel like this can simply all the time be included)
-Default font change

Change Log v0.31

-Bug repair

Change log v0.3

-Old saves is not going to work. I’ve added new variables
-The warmth is now working within the dorm room and characters will costume appropriately
-Added a fast graphic for the screwdriver and different new objects. This ought to add extra consideration whenever you receive objects because of there not being a list
-Replaced extra outdated Zack pictures from v0.1 (Original render had blue eyes)
-Some primary grammar and writing adjustments in the sooner builds to make the story movement a bit higher.
-There are actually methods to open up additional dialog and work with Ernie, the janitor. He provides a reoccuring occasion to construct factors
-Pool is now open however has some pre-requisites. You can unlock this by relationship with Braden throughout some night actions if you will have sufficient attendance
-Lightened extra Braden sleeping pics
-Ernie relationship factors are actually extra helpful and can unlock extra objects, jobs, and could have just a little one thing to do with that pesky bathe wall and locker room lighting
-Added a cumulative stat function. Now whenever you earn a stat or ability point, the game will instantly let you know what your present whole is
-Slight adjustments to statistics necessities for occasions. Initial discovery of Ernie now requires 5 Attendance (beforehand 3).
-The game now has full Nudity in a single scene
-Bug?: I nonetheless have not found out a approach to cap the stats in order that can be pushed off for now. Though, I’m sad about it (And it is annoying af). For now, all occasions are unlockable with Sneak = 10, Ernie = 5, Attendance = 9

Changelog v0.2

-Added Day 2 story
-Day 3 begins a Sandbox that’s now repeatable and can slowly be modified based on decisions, relationships, or objects acquired. This is essentially a base for Tier 1 of the story
-You can now meet Ernie the Janitor after school someday after Day 3. If he is not there, chances are you’ll attempt again after a number of days
-Attendance Points are gained whenever you attend school. These solely affect means to seek out the janitor immediately however will play a bigger position in later updates
-Corrected some typos
-Relationship factors for Braden and Janitor added. These don’t do rather a lot now however will play a extra outstanding position later
-Replaced some v0.1 nighttime pics that had been actually freaking darkish
-New Skill: Stealth. Stealth is gained and utilized as a ability when sneaking or peeping on individuals. The extra you do it, the extra factors you get. If you achieve extra stealth factors, you might have entry to extra scenes.Google Drive
-Added in some creep stuff whereas Braden is sleeping. For these not , it is avoidable and gained’t affect the story. Just depart Braden alone through the night time.
-The Save/Load display screen is now working!!
-Added Adult content splash display screen as a result of this game is fucking naughty
-Adjusted some pictures through the preliminary meet between Braden and Zack. Hopefully this can make it simpler to orient to characters to start with

Changelog v0.1

Note: There will not be a transparent cutoff ending as in v0.1. If you get the warmth working and have seen a boxer choice throughout Braden’s sleep cycle, you have hit the tip of the content.