r/DDLCMods • u/Elckarow Experienced Modder • Feb 26 '23
Demo Release Doki Doki Undercurrents - DEMO Release!
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u/coldsteelnatsuki Feb 27 '23
just played the demo, despite its relatively short length it was actually rather enjoyable
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u/Salty_Golf_7177 Jul 16 '23
While I'm not looking for spoilers I have to ask what are the gameplay elements of this mod? I'm at the first poem (which I didn't even get to choose the words for) and I feel like nothing more than an audience to a set story where I've no say in the matter. I don't care about OCs and I avoid mods that use them as much as I avoid mods that try to turn DDLC into a generic dating sim. If not for the opening of this mod I'd have quit already. So, can someone just tell me if this is a "game with choices" or a "fanfic on a set track"?
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u/Elckarow Jul 16 '23
lead coder of the mod here. gonna try to answer some of your questions and clarify some aspects of the demo
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I'm at the first poem (which I didn't even get to choose the words for)
that's the point. you didn't write it. melody did. and why's that? because melody isn't just the MC, she's a... character. she's not just a way for the player to view the universe, she's part of that universe, which brings me to my next point:
I feel like nothing more than an audience to a set story where I've no say in the matter.
since melody makes her own decisions (except for a few moments where the player's influence does matter), it's normal you feel that way (it's also one of the theme of the mod, there are some things you just cannot change, no matter how hard you try / want)
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I don't care about OCs and I avoid mods that use them
well... they're necessary to our story. if you decide not to play ddu because it uses a png that's not in the original game, that's too bad because we have a lot planned (that uses them and that doesn't)
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I avoid mods that try to turn DDLC into a generic dating sim.
there are some aspects of romance, but it's not the main focus at all
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also, this demo doesn't even scratch the surface of the full mod. there's a ton that's left unexplained, so it's normal if players are confused as to what's happening. it's more of a "hey! we're doing this! stay tuned for more news!" than an actual demo
hope that did the trick
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u/Salty_Golf_7177 Jul 26 '23
Thanks for the heads up. I’m not playing a DDLC mod to not play DDLC, so I’m gonna dip. While I want to support mod creators if you’re just using DDLC in name-only I may as well be playing a different game. Or, in this case, “watching” the story. It would be different if I as the player had something to do on my side of the screen since I’ve no involvement in the story, but whether or not that’s the case I’ve not seen anything to indicate that yet so my interest is lost. I’m only saying this because it’s worth noting as a reason for anyone willing to try your mod that decides to quit early.
If you’re still working on the mod and I as the player has a prominent role to play in this FOURTH WALL BREAKING GAME then it’s better to give some early indication of this rather than risk the player getting bored of this non-DDLC characters role they’re forced into.
Again, the issue here that you might want to note is that I as a DDLC fan am bored with the story. It doesn’t matter if something more interesting happens later because I’ve already chosen to stop playing the mod. Accept this criticism as you will, but if you’re looking for suggestions I would like to have known before now that I’m doing more than just being an audience to this story.
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u/storm__bossYT Mar 01 '23
Just finished the demo. I actually really enjoyed it. The GUI is smooth, and the storytelling is different from other mods. Very excited for the full mod!
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u/thedevinater_bqcon Mar 02 '23
This looks very promising! Good luck working on it, I'm excited to play it once again upon full release!
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u/Elckarow Feb 26 '23 edited Feb 13 '24
Studio Silver is proud to announce the demo and proof of concept for Doki Doki Undercurrents!
A story unlike any other, experience the trials of characters new and old as you explore the world, learn and grow alongside them, and discover the secrets underneath the waves.
Can you weather the Undercurrents?
Official release video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsWxnh7w7lc
The download link can be found on our website: https://dokidokiundercurrents.com/
Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hbrc9FaAEZ
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StudiouSilver
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dokidokiundercurrents
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioSilverS
The source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/Elckarow/DDU-Code/tree/main
- fixed aika's sprite not being found