Hi there. I just found this game today and really enjoy it. I noticed though that the last update was almost a year ago so is this still an active project that can be supported or is it just another good start that leads nowhere? Thanks for any input.
So I started reading Str8 and really love it! I've been talking to Aaryn almost every day the past few weeks and decided to check out your games. After reading Str8, I was a little nervous because I didn't want another story to compete with how I felt about Str8...
Well I bit the bullet and decided to read anyways. Trying to not give spoilers, I really like this too! Justin's 2nd secret is right up my alley... And it's funny that the situation going on is also going on in a show I am watching (that was pretty ironic to me)
Anyways, I am looking forward to more updates on this story. I'd love to see what happens next!
Hey, hey! It's awesome that you enjoyed Str8 so much. It was such a blast working on it with Aaryn; we had the BEST time with it! I'm glad you bit the bullet and decided to try out New Hope! It's a very different experience to Str8, and the last thing myself or Aaryn want is to be competing for space - happily co-existing <3
I saw in one of your replies that you've been watching Teen Wolf! I absolutely loved that show; Dylan O'Brien as Styles is just perfection - and the Nogitsune storyline for season 3 is the best of them all, I think.
Thank you for playing, and feel free to check out some of my other projects while you wait :) Hollow is another one of my free-to-play games, so definitely give that a try!
I agree about Teen Wolf. Void Styles was pretty epic! I'm actually finishing up the show now after the lore that is the evident in NH.
I'm also glad I bit the bullet. NH is very entertaining and definitely different from Str8. I can't wait for the updates for all of yours, Aaryn's, and Jordyn's games!
I may check out Hollow and some of the others later.
Love the story. I was wondering if there was going to be a Progress Update I had seen mentioned awhile ago. I searched the Patreon for it. I'm so anxious to see what happens!!
I don't yet have a date set for the next update. However, I'm going to look at releasing a progress update next week so everyone can see where it's at :)
Hello, I have a problem, I've tried installing the game but I can't because I have a message saying "this title is hosted on an incompatible third-party website". I'm on a windows PC and I've tried both the Gdrive and Mediafire download.
I played Straight!? and is my favorite VN game so far, this game and Theo are becoming my favorite, you really are doing an amazing job with this, between art and story, would love an kinda close end or an eventual story about the future when this ends (hopefully not soon)
This is really great. The art is fantastic, and the main draw for me initially - it's easily some of the best I've seen. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the fantasy elements, but they're very well done, and everything I disliked about Straight!? is thankfully not repeated here. Wish there was a bit more dirty stuff, but don't we all...
thank you for playing and enjoying New Hope! I try my best with the visuals, I’m going for a more cinematic vibe than the typical VN format.
I’m curious to know what it is you disliked about Str8 that isn’t repeated. It’d be great community feedback for both projects to have that insight :)
Since this is now my full time job, a majority of the NSFW content is either Patreon Exclusive, or can be found on my profile here for a small additional price. The New Hope Christmas special offers multiple NSFW scenes.
Eternity and MGU: Gayme Night are also both very NSFW :)
I don't like to bash a game a lot of work went into and a lot of people love, but the main problem for me with Str8 was the dialogue. It felt like almost every conversation was the same and, I know being a slow-burn is one of the draws, but, really, nothing happened for long stretches. Eventually I was just clicking through before I finally gave up.
New Hope has kept the introspection (and even navel gazing) and relaxed storytelling, but has stronger characterization and better audience engagement. I'm in it for the long haul - you got me, I'm gonna go sign up on your Patreon.
In regards to Str8, it started out as a point-grinding game/VN and the early chapters really, really reflect that (there is a walk-through text file in the VN's main folder that helps with that). There is a revamp underway to correct that.
No VN is without fault but some of Str8's comes from a shift in focus from the dev(s).
I am looking forward to the next update. the story is certainly unfolding in ways i genuinely was not expecting, which was a nice surprise. genuinely love it. Keep up the good work. #teamtheo
Fantastic gameso far - thank you so much! An intriguing story, well designed characters and a lot of erotic, sexy, and flirtatious material between the boys. I'm currently really into visual novels and yours is an extraordinarily carfully elaborated one. I absolutely loved Straight!? and I so far love New Hope. I always appreciate if there is an option to at least try a game out for free before spending money. If I like the game, I'm always happy to pay and in your case, given the fact that what you do is always made with love and skill, I will certainly check out your other projects.
Keep going and keep enjoying what you do - I and many others love your work!
Hi, I've been supporting Straight and love that story. I started reading yours and I've gotta say, fantastic work. Love the story and so engaging! Thank you for this. I will check out you Patreon page. You guys keep creating these awesome story's ❤️
wow this was really enjoyable, I was so immersed in the story the whole time, all the characters also look finee as hell but at the end of the day im a sucker for bad guys #TeamTheo
The Wild Hunt does make an appearance in The Witcher, but I'm not referencing it in New Hope. I'm taking inspiration from the original tale and taking it from there! :)
Given that Justin's friends knew about the notebook, I didn't see any of them leaving it there if they had found it. Especially if they had read it.
That left only Eyal, Theo or someone we hadn't met.
(And I had hoped for the third option, that Spidey actually had nothing to do with the Hunt and he would be another dimension of the situation that Justin would have to deal with.)
I thought Spidey was Theo cause he was the only one in the library at the time Justin went looking for his notebook. I also connected all the dots and the majority of them connect to Theo, especially when you go down his path in the story.
I really like this. A nice blend of real and fantasy. LOL'd at Bent!? and think it's cool you are giving your fellow dev's project some love. Should do that with Hollow too.
I do have a spoilery question to ask:
Spoiler below
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Are we seeing the same series of events with just different hookups for Hope or are they really three separate series of events?
What I mean is, for example, is that each path has Hope aware of different eye colors. (Red* and Blue; Red, Gold and Blue; Red, Purple and Blue).
Will all those eye colors eventually be in play or are they unique to the path they are found on?
I guess what am really wanting to know is how much of what we learn about a character on one path applies to the character on another?
Hey hey! Thanks for playing, and that’s a great question!
No matter which route you take, each character is still dealing with their own shit. For example, on Ethan’s route we learn his secret - but on the other 2 routes we don’t. That doesn’t mean on those routes that his secret doesn’t still exist, it’s just that it hasn’t had the opportunity to come out due to events playing differently :)
The only thing that changes, is the series of events. The characters are all still very much the same across all the routes.
Thank you very much for this game so far! Really really strong storytelling and high addictivity. I played all three storylines right after each other and can barely wait for the next update :-)
Ok just finished the update (Theo route) and I was wrong on who Spidey is lol. Love the story and can't wait for the next part. Make haste my good man :)
Just finished playing for the first time, and god, this is Wild 😜
Thank you so much for accommodating old-european folk story, it isin many countries' folklores. I originate from Belarus, and I found cultural reference thrilling (we all read Karatkevich in school✌️)
Being from Britain myself, I've always found European folklore both highly interesting and also super scary at times! So I love bringing in those themes as inspiration.
"Across the heather, across the fatal quagmire rides the Wild Hunt, it will ride as long as the world lasts. It is our land, a land we do not love, a terrible land. May God forgive us."
Thanks for playing and I'm glad you enjoyed my little story so far!
I just finished the current version and I'm really excited to find out how the story goes on! :-)) I like the different routes and how they all reveal different things about the characters and bring new information.
Was wondering when an update was happening next. it's been over 5 months now since 0.4 came out. I understand that it takes time to write your code and get everything perfect but even though I have a notion of who it is I really want to know who Spidey is. I need to know if I am right lol. Great story though.
at the moment it looks like v0.5 may be out in another month per the twitter and patreon feeds but we'll have to wait and see :). I hear you there I'm anxious to see what happens but it's a big update.
Do all three. Create save points to have multiple storylines going at the same time. Trust me, it's worth it. You'll be able to learn everything about all the characters.
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Hi there. I just found this game today and really enjoy it. I noticed though that the last update was almost a year ago so is this still an active project that can be supported or is it just another good start that leads nowhere? Thanks for any input.
Hey, thanks for playing! New Hope is very much still an active project, with the next update in its final stages before completion :)
How many LIs are in this game ?
there are three :)
Ethan, Theo and Eyal
So I started reading Str8 and really love it! I've been talking to Aaryn almost every day the past few weeks and decided to check out your games. After reading Str8, I was a little nervous because I didn't want another story to compete with how I felt about Str8...
Well I bit the bullet and decided to read anyways. Trying to not give spoilers, I really like this too! Justin's 2nd secret is right up my alley... And it's funny that the situation going on is also going on in a show I am watching (that was pretty ironic to me)
Anyways, I am looking forward to more updates on this story. I'd love to see what happens next!
And you are a really great storyteller, Blayke!
May I ask the name of the show you are watching that is similar to this story?
Well, the overall story is different. But without spoilers, part of Teen Wolf deals with some similar lore in the beginning of season 6.
Ah I have not seen that show yet. I will have to watch it then :)
Hey, hey! It's awesome that you enjoyed Str8 so much. It was such a blast working on it with Aaryn; we had the BEST time with it! I'm glad you bit the bullet and decided to try out New Hope! It's a very different experience to Str8, and the last thing myself or Aaryn want is to be competing for space - happily co-existing <3
I saw in one of your replies that you've been watching Teen Wolf! I absolutely loved that show; Dylan O'Brien as Styles is just perfection - and the Nogitsune storyline for season 3 is the best of them all, I think.
Thank you for playing, and feel free to check out some of my other projects while you wait :) Hollow is another one of my free-to-play games, so definitely give that a try!
I agree about Teen Wolf. Void Styles was pretty epic! I'm actually finishing up the show now after the lore that is the evident in NH.
I'm also glad I bit the bullet. NH is very entertaining and definitely different from Str8. I can't wait for the updates for all of yours, Aaryn's, and Jordyn's games!
I may check out Hollow and some of the others later.
Love the story. I was wondering if there was going to be a Progress Update I had seen mentioned awhile ago. I searched the Patreon for it. I'm so anxious to see what happens!!
When will be the next update, the game is so cute
Will there be any updates for this? 🥺🥺🥺
Yes :)
Hey Blayke, are you planning on releasing a Linux build some time in the future? That would be much appreciated! :)
Hi Zuri, as far as I'm aware - the PC version of the game should double as Linux! Try giving it a download and see if it will play :)
Hi Blayke, oh, sorry! Should have checked 🤦🏻♂️ Yeah, there's an .sh-File that works as excepted 😬
No worries! Enjoy the game! :D
Thanks, I'm sure, I will! :D
After what you've done to "Straight!?", I know, you're an excellent writer :)
We need a continue so badly!
I don't yet have a date set for the next update. However, I'm going to look at releasing a progress update next week so everyone can see where it's at :)
Thank you
When is the next update?
Hello, I have a problem, I've tried installing the game but I can't because I have a message saying "this title is hosted on an incompatible third-party website". I'm on a windows PC and I've tried both the Gdrive and Mediafire download.
Are you going to continue this game?
yes :)
Is Theo based on a real guy? I'm obsessed 🥵😭
I LOVE THIS GAME and Theo 🤪, when will be the next update? 🙏🙏🙏
will Jeremy become a possible romantic interest in the future? I would like it
I played Straight!? and is my favorite VN game so far, this game and Theo are becoming my favorite, you really are doing an amazing job with this, between art and story, would love an kinda close end or an eventual story about the future when this ends (hopefully not soon)
This is really great. The art is fantastic, and the main draw for me initially - it's easily some of the best I've seen. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the fantasy elements, but they're very well done, and everything I disliked about Straight!? is thankfully not repeated here. Wish there was a bit more dirty stuff, but don't we all...
thank you for playing and enjoying New Hope! I try my best with the visuals, I’m going for a more cinematic vibe than the typical VN format.
I’m curious to know what it is you disliked about Str8 that isn’t repeated. It’d be great community feedback for both projects to have that insight :)
Since this is now my full time job, a majority of the NSFW content is either Patreon Exclusive, or can be found on my profile here for a small additional price. The New Hope Christmas special offers multiple NSFW scenes.
Eternity and MGU: Gayme Night are also both very NSFW :)
Thanks for your support!
-Blayke
I don't like to bash a game a lot of work went into and a lot of people love, but the main problem for me with Str8 was the dialogue. It felt like almost every conversation was the same and, I know being a slow-burn is one of the draws, but, really, nothing happened for long stretches. Eventually I was just clicking through before I finally gave up.
New Hope has kept the introspection (and even navel gazing) and relaxed storytelling, but has stronger characterization and better audience engagement. I'm in it for the long haul - you got me, I'm gonna go sign up on your Patreon.
Keep up the great work!
In regards to Str8, it started out as a point-grinding game/VN and the early chapters really, really reflect that (there is a walk-through text file in the VN's main folder that helps with that). There is a revamp underway to correct that.
No VN is without fault but some of Str8's comes from a shift in focus from the dev(s).
this is awesome... waiting for the next update... beautiful story.. :-)
Thanks for playing! Working on the next update as we speak, and it's gonna be a big one! ;)
I am looking forward to the next update. the story is certainly unfolding in ways i genuinely was not expecting, which was a nice surprise. genuinely love it. Keep up the good work. #teamtheo
I always aim to surprise ;D Thank you for playing and loving my little story! #TeamTheo!
Fantastic gameso far - thank you so much! An intriguing story, well designed characters and a lot of erotic, sexy, and flirtatious material between the boys. I'm currently really into visual novels and yours is an extraordinarily carfully elaborated one. I absolutely loved Straight!? and I so far love New Hope. I always appreciate if there is an option to at least try a game out for free before spending money. If I like the game, I'm always happy to pay and in your case, given the fact that what you do is always made with love and skill, I will certainly check out your other projects.
Keep going and keep enjoying what you do - I and many others love your work!
This game is really good, I hope you continue with the project, I'm eagerly waiting for the new update 💕💕
Hi, I've been supporting Straight and love that story. I started reading yours and I've gotta say, fantastic work. Love the story and so engaging! Thank you for this. I will check out you Patreon page. You guys keep creating these awesome story's ❤️
I can't wait the next update...when do you release it, I just can't wait to know😅
wow this was really enjoyable, I was so immersed in the story the whole time, all the characters also look finee as hell but at the end of the day im a sucker for bad guys #TeamTheo
ok did you or someone who worked on this make st8!? as well because i love the art so far and i loved there art it looks so similar
hey :) yep - I worked as a co-writer on Straight!?
the cliff hanger omg why would you do this that is just so mean im in shock
side note tho I can already tell this is going to be good I wasn't for the whole power thing at first but it grew on me and the music is just amazing
Help, please
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I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "game/script.rpy", line 13413, in script
menu:
File "game/script.rpy", line 13414, in <module>
"Ethan" if choice_EthanSecret == False:
NameError: name 'choice_EthanSecret' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "game/script.rpy", line 13413, in script
menu:
File "D:\New folder (2)\NewHope-0.5.1-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1903, in execute
choice = renpy.exports.menu(choices, self.set, args, kwargs, item_arguments)
File "D:\New folder (2)\NewHope-0.5.1-pc\renpy\exports.py", line 976, in menu
condition = renpy.python.py_eval(condition)
File "D:\New folder (2)\NewHope-0.5.1-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1092, in py_eval
return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
File "D:\New folder (2)\NewHope-0.5.1-pc\renpy\python.py", line 1085, in py_eval_bytecode
return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "game/script.rpy", line 13414, in <module>
"Ethan" if choice_EthanSecret == False:
NameError: name 'choice_EthanSecret' is not defined
Windows-10-10.0.19045 AMD64
Ren'Py 8.0.3.22090809
NewHope 0.5.1
Wed Jul 26 19:38:58 2023
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That cliffhanger feels so illegal..
JER IS SO FINE my god. I need to get him out of my mind. And holy shit spidey was not who i thought it was at all.
Also im not done with the build at the time of sending this but--
is "the hunt" a Witcher reference? including the "door"?
The Wild Hunt does make an appearance in The Witcher, but I'm not referencing it in New Hope. I'm taking inspiration from the original tale and taking it from there! :)
Who did you think Spidey was? ;)
"Who did you think Spidey was? ;)"
I know you didn't ask me but I'll answer anyway.
Given that Justin's friends knew about the notebook, I didn't see any of them leaving it there if they had found it. Especially if they had read it.
That left only Eyal, Theo or someone we hadn't met.
(And I had hoped for the third option, that Spidey actually had nothing to do with the Hunt and he would be another dimension of the situation that Justin would have to deal with.)
I thought Spidey was Theo cause he was the only one in the library at the time Justin went looking for his notebook. I also connected all the dots and the majority of them connect to Theo, especially when you go down his path in the story.
I really like this. A nice blend of real and fantasy. LOL'd at Bent!? and think it's cool you are giving your fellow dev's project some love. Should do that with Hollow too.
I do have a spoilery question to ask:
Spoiler below
--
--
--
Are we seeing the same series of events with just different hookups for Hope or are they really three separate series of events?
What I mean is, for example, is that each path has Hope aware of different eye colors. (Red* and Blue; Red, Gold and Blue; Red, Purple and Blue).
Will all those eye colors eventually be in play or are they unique to the path they are found on?
I guess what am really wanting to know is how much of what we learn about a character on one path applies to the character on another?
*(Or orange, I suppose)
Hey hey! Thanks for playing, and that’s a great question!
No matter which route you take, each character is still dealing with their own shit. For example, on Ethan’s route we learn his secret - but on the other 2 routes we don’t. That doesn’t mean on those routes that his secret doesn’t still exist, it’s just that it hasn’t had the opportunity to come out due to events playing differently :)
The only thing that changes, is the series of events. The characters are all still very much the same across all the routes.
Thank you very much for this game so far! Really really strong storytelling and high addictivity. I played all three storylines right after each other and can barely wait for the next update :-)
Ok just finished the update (Theo route) and I was wrong on who Spidey is lol. Love the story and can't wait for the next part. Make haste my good man :)
Just finished playing for the first time, and god, this is Wild 😜
Thank you so much for accommodating old-european folk story, it is in many countries' folklores. I originate from Belarus, and I found cultural reference thrilling (we all read Karatkevich in school✌️)
Love the pun! ;)
Being from Britain myself, I've always found European folklore both highly interesting and also super scary at times! So I love bringing in those themes as inspiration.
"Across the heather, across the fatal quagmire rides the Wild Hunt, it will ride as long as the world lasts. It is our land, a land we do not love, a terrible land. May God forgive us."
Thanks for playing and I'm glad you enjoyed my little story so far!
just finished playing the update (theo route) HOLY SHIT THIS IS AMAZING!!!! i need to play the other two routes. im so excited
Glad you enjoyed Theo's route! He's definitely a lot of people's favourite character! Hope you enjoy the other two routes :D <3
Oh my god... I just finished the update. (Ethan Route)
And MY GOD I LOVE IT
Do not even think about stopping this. I am addicted now!
thank you for playing! Glad you enjoyed the new content for Ethan’s route!!
hopefully you enjoy what Theo and Eyal have to offer 🥰
Oh my god thank you for adding a Download Source that is not Mediafire. Finally I can download this beautiful game in just minutes and not hours :)
game is huge but I'm loving it can't wait for next update I really want to know what happens next.
This game is insanely good. The soundtrack in this game is insanely good. If I ruled the world song actually made me cry.
I just finished the current version and I'm really excited to find out how the story goes on! :-)) I like the different routes and how they all reveal different things about the characters and bring new information.
Was wondering when an update was happening next. it's been over 5 months now since 0.4 came out. I understand that it takes time to write your code and get everything perfect but even though I have a notion of who it is I really want to know who Spidey is. I need to know if I am right lol. Great story though.
at the moment it looks like v0.5 may be out in another month per the twitter and patreon feeds but we'll have to wait and see :). I hear you there I'm anxious to see what happens but it's a big update.
I have never been more torn in making a decision as I am with the baseball field Theo and Ethan choice......... I need a drink haha
Do all three. Create save points to have multiple storylines going at the same time. Trust me, it's worth it. You'll be able to learn everything about all the characters.
Where can i find "Ethan's locker room adventures" on Patreon? The link in dev log leads to Christmas special...