Making weight gain games is definitely a unique challenge. I think in terms of my personal approach, I agree with some of the comments that a good weight gain game should just focus on the pacing, art, and storytelling. For me, these are the things that translate into the best kink experience, which is why most of us are here. Overall, I think that VN style games with brief gameplay segments are the sweet spot.
However, in complete contrast to that logic haha… as a developer I have a personal goal to experiment a bit more with the gameplay element this year. With how my schedule is, this is going to have to be a smaller and more humble entry as it is (sorry!), so I’d really like to try some new things and just have fun with it. Jams are all about trying new ideas, and what I make might be less popular than previous entries, but I’m still excited to try my best and see what people think!
As for the gameplay I agree, but I think the bigger the better and it’s not very cool to have an immobile character if it’s going to get in the way of the gameplay but if you have a solution like an exo-skeleton I already think it would be a cool solution
It’s a solution but it just feels so…innatural. And as I said I’m not a fan of what naturally becomes a giant ball, or an amorphous blob, of fat with tiny head and limbs. I just don’t find euclidean shapes with useless appendages attached to them interesting, there’s no confrontation with the variety of body types and shapes you can find at physically sustainable weights. No offence, you don’t choose what you like, but I can’t get the appeal of being a giant disabled person that can’t do anything by itself XD
I understand it’s a more fantasy (and extreme) take on the kink but it’s an incociliable difference with those who have a more grounded and believable view.
It works well for the engineering of Eat The Dungeon, it can be quite natural depending on the game and how it is applied.
In those cases where the character turns into a ball of fat, I don’t like it either, because a person ends up literally turning into a ball, but if the character ends up being immobile as in the previous game set as an example, it’s something that attracts me, if you’re not familiar with Eat The Dungeon here is the link to his topic: Eat The Dungeon General Discussion is a good game, I recommend playing it.
I already played it a year or so ago, but thanks anyway The reason I didn’t played it much was because after a while the characters become too disproportionate for my tastes unfortunately, plus I’m not a huge fan of that genre of games.
With unnatural I mean that having an exo-skeleton carrying you isn’t something we’re used to see in the real world, so it just feels strange. Logically and mechanically it’s completely fine, obviously.
I liked it, it’s currently among my favorite weight gain games , but I respect what you like, as I said before each one has its own, but in case the character turns into something ridiculously impossible like a literal fat ball I don’t like it either because they stop being people and turn into balls. lol
Pulling this thread back round to topic, I’d imagine you’d feel similarly disinclined to see the queens grow to immobility in this game. Given how big Claire got by the end of ‘The Breakfast Chub’ this gives us a good yardstick for how big Roops could go, but this is still just speculation at the end of the day. Three different queens could mean three very different scenarios…
Hey everyone! Not really sure of the best way to communicate this, but I figure the people who care will see it here. The 2021 Gain Jam is coming to a close soon. My game for this year is technically “complete” and in a playable state, but I won’t be submitting for the jam.
Sharing it as it is feels like it would be doing an injustice to all the time and effort I’ve put into it over the past two weeks. I’m proud of what I accomplished in the time period, but if I only ever publish rushed game jam games, I’ll miss out on learning so many lessons.
I hope that you’ll understand, and that the quality of my future work will benefit from this decision.
P.S. I’m sorry I don’t check in here more often. but please know that I’m always appreciative of your support–I owe a lot of my progress as a developer to all of you.
This is incorrect, the jam is ending tonight (roughly one hour from this post). We were gauging interest on extending it, but massive backlash turned us away from the idea.
It’s a shame you couldn’t post it for the jam but also ty for making something to hold us over till feed the crown is finished. When do you think you’ll be able to post this new game tho?
Let’s face it–I’m not very good at giving accurate release estimates! (Or scoping projects, apparently ) The reason I held off on releasing this is because I want to polish things and learn more from it. So it will be ready when it’s ready! I’ll make a new thread when it’s time and be sure to let everyone know.
Hey Roops, it’s been a while! I’m sure many people agree with me when I say this, but please take all the time you need. You’re doing great work and I cannot wait to play the final game, but we all want it to be a game you’re proud of and happy with. Whenever you do release it, know we’ll be there to play it and love it.
The reason I didn’t played it much was because after a while the characters become too disproportionate for my tastes unfortunately, plus I’m not a huge fan of that genre of games.
, but I respect what you like, as I said before each one has its own, but in case the character turns into something ridiculously impossible like a literal fat ball I don’t like it either because they stop being people and turn into balls. lol
) The reason I held off on releasing this is because I want to polish things and learn more from it. So it will be ready when it’s ready! I’ll make a new thread when it’s time and be sure to let everyone know.