As much fun as Radiant is, Polarity is more engaging and more fun, so after nearly 4 years of nothing I'm finally walking away Again Radiant is fun a solid 8.5/10, but just not what I originally followed for.
No, when you purchase the game you have access to it and future versions. The only thing is that you can't download future versions of the game from the games page, you have to download it from your library under your purchased games (should be at the top of the page). It's just how Itch handles non-free games.
Thanks, kinda what I thought. I did end up getting the update, but not sure how. I requested download link and clicked on the vn, it brought up an upadted version. Big thanks!! for explaining how it works, I think I might have to go back and look at some others I have on itch with my new info.
I am all confused about this true edition patch. From the few webpages I could find for downloading it, there are conflicting information about whats what, For example:
For True Edition ONLY (no incest): Extract 'game' folder to Radiant. Navigate to 'game' folder. Delete patch.rpy and patch.rpyc. For Taboo Edition ONLY (no hardcore content): Open the RAR, double click 'game' folder. Drag patch.rpy and place in Radiant's 'game' folder.
So there is a true edition patch and a taboo edition patch? The true edition patch enables the "fully-uncensored version" of Radiant but has no incest - which makes no sense since the premise of the whole game is just that. And the taboo edition has no hardcore content - which makes it a useless patch?
Please help me figure all this out so I know what to download and patch.
Thank you for clarifying. Ok a few more follow up questions if I may: the version we bought here, up to chapter 5 so far, seems like its heading in the direction of MC going to have incest relationships with his daughters. Am I to understand, with out the taboo patch, there is actually none of that in the game? Which to me make no sense as the whole game is build upon that, no? Secondly, if the true edition patch removes the incest content, then the un-patch version here must have the incest content. So what exactly the taboo edition is adding?
Bro don't think much only apply the true edition patch and enjoy the game... Don't apply taboo edition that's all 👍👍.. I fumbled earlier with my explanation..
The True Edition = fully uncensored game including incest. However, it's possible to remove the incest from the patch by following the optional instructions... so perhaps this is where the confusion came in. ← It includes both, but gives the option of filtering incest for those who simply dislike incest.
The Taboo Edition = partially uncensored game which is mainly incest and some other, less "controversial" stuff (like the addition of dark content).
If you want the game fully uncensored... simply download the True Edition patch and follow the installation instructions. Do not try to install both.
Thank you both for taking the time to clarify it all, its crystal clear now and I have installed the true patch and enjoying the full content. As you may know the chapter 6 just got released, Do you think the patches will work with the new chapter or I have to wait for an updated patch?
It's on lewdpatcher. You need only download the patch called "True Edition." It comes with a folder called "game." Simply merge this "game" folder with the folder that already exists in your Radiant directory (also called 'game') and it will work fine.
If you installed it correctly and didn't delete or change anything from the patch folder, you'll see "True Edition" on the homescreen.
The patch comes with "optional" instructions to remove incest for people who dislike it... but if you want incest you can ignore this and just follow the regular installation instructions.
I did exactly as you had instructed and didn't change. anything from the patch file, and when I logged into the game, there was no "True Edition" on the home screen.
Are you by any chance an Android player? If so, you need the pre-patched version of the game, as it's not possible to manually patch Android.
Otherwise, the only thing I can really say is that you're not putting the game folder in the correct place.
It's also possible that you're not using WinRAR or 7zip to unpack the RAR. Windows' built in extraction tool is trash and will botch the files. If you're not an Android player and you're putting the folder in the correct place... start over, make sure you're using WinRAR or 7zip to extract/unpack the patch, then try again
When you download the patch, you're not supposed to move files. Open the RAR file then just move the entire "game" folder and drop it into the directory that already has a folder called "game." If asked to overwrite, press yes.
If you do this correctly, the patch will work. There's 0 reported problems with it. As I mentioned above, just make sure you're using a program like WinRAR or 7zip. Windows' built-in ZIP-extraction does not work.
you shouldn't look up for it if you don't like incest and other risque content brother, I feel like I am making a mistake by commenting about the patch here cuz itchio is kinda strict with content ...
Not only is the incest content completely avoidable through in-game choices, but to even get incest content in the first place you would've needed to install a patch. And said patch comes with instructions on how to remove the incest content, while applying the uncensor to everything else.
There is a plan to go to steam but apparently it wont happen till at least chapter 10. Itch.io is a safe site though, if that is what you are worried about.
make sure your devices settings are set to enable installation of unrecognized/third party downloads. If so download game then extract the zip folder to where you want the game to be.
Hey, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the game. Ch6 will be finished no later than March 23rd, though it's possible we'll be finished a little earlier (late February to early March).
Fantastic. As someone else mentioned already, very engaging, well written, interesting characters and story. Loving it so far. Oh, and the music is great too.
Thank you for this wonderful game, you might have answered this before but forgive the repetition if so, are you planing on bring this game over to steam?
When a man inserts his tab A into a woman's slot B and releases his seed inside there is a chance for the woman to become pregnant. So far we haven't yet seen any evidence that the MC has impregnated anyone, which makes sense since its only been a couple weeks since the girls moved in and on average it takes around a month or so for most women to notice symptoms; and most pregnancy tests only work around the time of your first missed period. So anyone that is impregnated currently won't even know for a while.
Ah, thank you. I was asking in ignorance to the game itself; I've been asking this across a couple dozen games both to actually figure out which games have it and which don't, as well as just to gauge people's opinion on the fetish.
I'm kinda disappointed to see it's not out yet. Especially after it was stated by the devs following Ch 4's release, there wouldn't be big gaps between the chapters. Almost a year after Ch 4, still no Ch 5. I get that these things aren't quick or easy, but a year is a big gap.
3 months is the going rate of most other devs.
Also, it was stated that there would be more frequent status updates, that wouldn't be locked behind a paywall on Patreon. To my knowledge, that hasn't happened either.
And then there's Polarity, which as far as I can tell has been dropped entirely. Prove me wrong.
Looks like the creator is (still?) seriously ill. Has been for many months now. Last I read on the Patreon page in May, the dev was having troubles sitting upright. Health crises is the reason for the long delay.
I'm not buying from Patreon. If chapter 5 isn't on Itch or Steam I'm just not going to buy it. I have a backlog of games I haven't played so it's not a big deal to give up on this one.
I played through all of Polarity and loved it, then decided to check out the Radiant demo and loved that too! If you're reading this, Sir Damned, I want to say I enjoy your work very much and I hope you make a full recovery soon. These games are great and I hope to play the final versions of them someday. <3
So bought the chapter 1 to 4 in December 2022. Here we are 7 months later, and I come here and see Chapter 5 is only for Patreons?! Tell me the point of buying from you on Itch?
Maybe you should take time to read or do research yourself (if that is not beyond your capability). Instead you come here and complain, because Development does not progress at the pace that you would like. 104 Days ago was the release of the !Alpha-Version! for patreons only. Development takes time and all sorts of stuff can happen during that. You obviously lack manners and most importantly, patience. Accusing me of all those things is outright pathetic. I don't benefit from communicating with beings like you nor do i have any affiliation with any of the Devs.
Chapter 5 is not fully released yet. Anywhere. The main reason for that, is the creator's health has taken a downturn in recent months. He hasn't been able to sit upright in front of his computer long enough the past months to get work done. He posts these updates on his Patreon page. From what I've read, completion of this game is the very least of his concerns right now. As are your personal grievances.
Crazy how entitled you get over a 5$ purchase. You got oh so ripped off. The injustice of it all. My advice to you? Stop paying for Early Access games. Your mental state and fragile temperament clearly cannot handle what that entails. Good luck!
Dude, relax. No where does he state he won't update on Itch. The chapter 5 release on Patreon is still pre alpha. It's an incomplete version of the chapter. It's not 100% completed yet. The dev even addresses that here if you care to look. You can see the completion status of Chapter 5 over on the Patreon page as well. Still a scene and a half needing to be done for Chapter 5 to be considered complete.
its not the dev downvoting you, it's other players who actually read. Patreon subs always come first in these games, then itch, nobody stole anything from you. you are getting exactly what you paid for; you don't get to complain that you didnt recieve an unfinished update before it was finished.
Honestly it's a Great Game / Visual Novel. But as much as I want to say Support the Developer, I would avoid it like the Plaque. If you buy it here on itch.io the developer does NOT update it on itch.io. He takes your money and gives you the game yes. But if you want a more up to date version he makes you do a monthly sub on Patreon. So it's like 100% greedy ass Dev. So those people who have supported him on itch.io are getting fucked over cause he isn't updating on itch.io. If he would quit being a asshole and fucking people over. He should just shut down this page on itch.io regarding his game and focus on Patreon. But as the old saying goes he wants his cake and to eat it also. But he is to greedy he will keep it here thinking anyone who is stupid enough to see it on itch.io buy it and think they are getting updates when they aren't. So DON'T FEED the DEVELOPER here! Instead down vote this game and warn others.
The dev does update on itch, once the update is ready.
Read the Ch5 DevLog here:
"For those of you who prefer getting it here on Itch, Chapter 5 will be released the moment it's out of early-access/is a finished build."
Production has a lot of factors, so far every update had new locations, the writing is phenomenal, especially considering the path approaches for each character. That takes not only a lot of subtle writing, but also a lot of planning, and as paths diverge will take even longer than it currently does.
To paraphrase a german proverb: "Good things take their time."
Look at Projects such as Ripples, or what NiiChan and Caribdis are pushing out.
Eternum's last update took more than 6 months.
If u don't wanna wait that long that's fine, be angry about it. But don't throw a public hissyfit, tryna discourage sales. Jerk off, and let the anger subside.
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As much fun as Radiant is, Polarity is more engaging and more fun, so after nearly 4 years of nothing I'm finally walking away Again Radiant is fun a solid 8.5/10, but just not what I originally followed for.
So, when I purchase the game, I am only paying for an update?
No, when you purchase the game you have access to it and future versions. The only thing is that you can't download future versions of the game from the games page, you have to download it from your library under your purchased games (should be at the top of the page). It's just how Itch handles non-free games.
Thanks, kinda what I thought. I did end up getting the update, but not sure how. I requested download link and clicked on the vn, it brought up an upadted version. Big thanks!! for explaining how it works, I think I might have to go back and look at some others I have on itch with my new info.
I am all confused about this true edition patch. From the few webpages I could find for downloading it, there are conflicting information about whats what, For example:
For True Edition ONLY (no incest): Extract 'game' folder to Radiant. Navigate to 'game' folder. Delete patch.rpy and patch.rpyc.
For Taboo Edition ONLY (no hardcore content): Open the RAR, double click 'game' folder. Drag patch.rpy and place in Radiant's 'game' folder.
So there is a true edition patch and a taboo edition patch? The true edition patch enables the "fully-uncensored version" of Radiant but has no incest - which makes no sense since the premise of the whole game is just that. And the taboo edition has no hardcore content - which makes it a useless patch?
Please help me figure all this out so I know what to download and patch.
Thank you.
Thank you for clarifying. Ok a few more follow up questions if I may: the version we bought here, up to chapter 5 so far, seems like its heading in the direction of MC going to have incest relationships with his daughters. Am I to understand, with out the taboo patch, there is actually none of that in the game? Which to me make no sense as the whole game is build upon that, no? Secondly, if the true edition patch removes the incest content, then the un-patch version here must have the incest content. So what exactly the taboo edition is adding?
Bro don't think much only apply the true edition patch and enjoy the game... Don't apply taboo edition that's all 👍👍.. I fumbled earlier with my explanation..
Did it and yes, worked like a charm. Thank you for all the tips and info.
Actually the above is a bit incorrect.
The True Edition = fully uncensored game including incest. However, it's possible to remove the incest from the patch by following the optional instructions... so perhaps this is where the confusion came in. ← It includes both, but gives the option of filtering incest for those who simply dislike incest.
The Taboo Edition = partially uncensored game which is mainly incest and some other, less "controversial" stuff (like the addition of dark content).
If you want the game fully uncensored... simply download the True Edition patch and follow the installation instructions. Do not try to install both.
Yeah I think I fumbled with my explanation, you're right.. It's been a while I played the game..
Thank you both for taking the time to clarify it all, its crystal clear now and I have installed the true patch and enjoying the full content. As you may know the chapter 6 just got released, Do you think the patches will work with the new chapter or I have to wait for an updated patch?
Where is the True edition patch? I have played all 5 chapters, and I can't get the incest part to work correctly.
Bruh you actin like you using internet for first time..simply search Radiant True Edition patch you will easily find it
It's on lewdpatcher. You need only download the patch called "True Edition." It comes with a folder called "game." Simply merge this "game" folder with the folder that already exists in your Radiant directory (also called 'game') and it will work fine.
If you installed it correctly and didn't delete or change anything from the patch folder, you'll see "True Edition" on the homescreen.
The patch comes with "optional" instructions to remove incest for people who dislike it... but if you want incest you can ignore this and just follow the regular installation instructions.
I did exactly as you had instructed and didn't change. anything from the patch file, and when I logged into the game, there was no "True Edition" on the home screen.
Are you by any chance an Android player? If so, you need the pre-patched version of the game, as it's not possible to manually patch Android.
Otherwise, the only thing I can really say is that you're not putting the game folder in the correct place.
It's also possible that you're not using WinRAR or 7zip to unpack the RAR. Windows' built in extraction tool is trash and will botch the files. If you're not an Android player and you're putting the folder in the correct place... start over, make sure you're using WinRAR or 7zip to extract/unpack the patch, then try again
I'm using Windows 11. I put the files in the correct folder..
When you download the patch, you're not supposed to move files. Open the RAR file then just move the entire "game" folder and drop it into the directory that already has a folder called "game." If asked to overwrite, press yes.
If you do this correctly, the patch will work. There's 0 reported problems with it. As I mentioned above, just make sure you're using a program like WinRAR or 7zip. Windows' built-in ZIP-extraction does not work.
so since it has been silence for a year or more now will we be getting an update ?
can't wait to see where the story goes next
unavoidable incest content. Bummer, uninstalled
You clearly didn't read the fetishes section bruh... And if I remember correctly game doesn't have incest unless you apply true edition patch
Ahem bro where's this true edition patch?
you shouldn't look up for it if you don't like incest and other risque content brother, I feel like I am making a mistake by commenting about the patch here cuz itchio is kinda strict with content ...
I'm down for it all and thanks bro
Just search Radiant True edition patch..you can prolly find it on L*wd Patcher website
I'm looking.
What game did you even play?
Not only is the incest content completely avoidable through in-game choices, but to even get incest content in the first place you would've needed to install a patch. And said patch comes with instructions on how to remove the incest content, while applying the uncensor to everything else.
any chances I will see this on steam? I'd love to try it but I wont purchase on anything but steam
There is a plan to go to steam but apparently it wont happen till at least chapter 10. Itch.io is a safe site though, if that is what you are worried about.
I have tried to download this game on both my new laptop and my phone and both are refusing to let me install them.
make sure your devices settings are set to enable installation of unrecognized/third party downloads. If so download game then extract the zip folder to where you want the game to be.
hi, I have a question. Will you update simultaneously on Itch and Steam or will you abandon one when you decide to put this game on Steam?
Hey, Itch will continue to be updated until the game is complete... even when we have a Steam page.
Hey Sir Dammed. Nice Game! I wanted to ask when you roughly think Ch.6 will be released? Thank you, Keep up the good work!
Hey, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the game. Ch6 will be finished no later than March 23rd, though it's possible we'll be finished a little earlier (late February to early March).
Anyone else have this download problem:
"I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
Before loading the script.
error: Error -5 while decompressing data: incomplete or truncated stream
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/bootstrap.py", line 275, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "renpy/main.py", line 427, in main
renpy.loader.index_archives()
File "renpy/loader.py", line 263, in index_archives
index = handler.read_index(f)
File "renpy/loader.py", line 135, in read_index
index = loads(zlib.decompress(infile.read()))
error: Error -5 while decompressing data: incomplete or truncated stream
Windows-10-10.0.19041 AMD64
Ren'Py 7.6.3.23091805"
Fantastic. As someone else mentioned already, very engaging, well written, interesting characters and story. Loving it so far. Oh, and the music is great too.
Thank you for this wonderful game, you might have answered this before but forgive the repetition if so, are you planing on bring this game over to steam?
We definitely plan to try! But it won't happen sooner than Ch10.
Excellent news! Thank you for answering and for the wonderful game. All the best and happy holidays.
Do we have to wait for chapter 10 before the continuation of Polarity then?
Amazing stuff. One of the very few games where i don't just skip through all the dialogue. Very curious where this is going to go :)
can't wait to try the new chapter; hopefully we start seeing a few pregnancies soon.
Can confirm knocking the girls up with our super-sperm is rapidly approaching!
LOVE IT!!!
YES!
pt 5 finally out lol
CH5 Itch.io release date?
IIRC, November 23. But that could just be Patreon, and thus public/free would be Dec 23.
Is this even still alive?
He is back and fully recovered as of this August
Ok thx for letting me know
Hey dev, hope you are doing ok. Looking forward for the next update. Will subscribe when it does.
how does the pregnancy in this game work?
When a man inserts his tab A into a woman's slot B and releases his seed inside there is a chance for the woman to become pregnant. So far we haven't yet seen any evidence that the MC has impregnated anyone, which makes sense since its only been a couple weeks since the girls moved in and on average it takes around a month or so for most women to notice symptoms; and most pregnancy tests only work around the time of your first missed period. So anyone that is impregnated currently won't even know for a while.
Ah, thank you. I was asking in ignorance to the game itself; I've been asking this across a couple dozen games both to actually figure out which games have it and which don't, as well as just to gauge people's opinion on the fetish.
ah well I'm an avid fan of the fetish, can't wait for it's inclusion. always nice to see a fellow man of culture!
who do you think is gonna get the baby bump first im hoping its the tsundere-ish one lmao
I have no clue but Tsundere one first would probably be my preference
When is the next update??
Just purchased the game, but only the demo version is available to install in the Itch app?
Someone give creator a red mushroom.
That would suck if the creator dies before the story is complete. I have been looking forward to the next chapter with child-like anticipation.
It would be a loss to the community for sure (would also be sad to lose another life after all the sudden deaths). Enjoy his project.
I'm kinda disappointed to see it's not out yet. Especially after it was stated by the devs following Ch 4's release, there wouldn't be big gaps between the chapters. Almost a year after Ch 4, still no Ch 5. I get that these things aren't quick or easy, but a year is a big gap.
3 months is the going rate of most other devs.
Also, it was stated that there would be more frequent status updates, that wouldn't be locked behind a paywall on Patreon. To my knowledge, that hasn't happened either.
And then there's Polarity, which as far as I can tell has been dropped entirely. Prove me wrong.
Looks like the creator is (still?) seriously ill. Has been for many months now. Last I read on the Patreon page in May, the dev was having troubles sitting upright. Health crises is the reason for the long delay.
Sounds like Sir Dammed is now recovered and thankfully getting back into the swing of things. (for those wondering)
I'm not buying from Patreon. If chapter 5 isn't on Itch or Steam I'm just not going to buy it. I have a backlog of games I haven't played so it's not a big deal to give up on this one.
I saw this and immediately though of Sunshine Love.
I played through all of Polarity and loved it, then decided to check out the Radiant demo and loved that too! If you're reading this, Sir Damned, I want to say I enjoy your work very much and I hope you make a full recovery soon. These games are great and I hope to play the final versions of them someday. <3
So bought the chapter 1 to 4 in December 2022. Here we are 7 months later, and I come here and see Chapter 5 is only for Patreons?! Tell me the point of buying from you on Itch?
Seems people AREN'T being quiet about it...!
Chapter 5 is not even fully released yet so please chill. it will appear on itch after its completed.
Maybe you should take time to read or do research yourself (if that is not beyond your capability). Instead you come here and complain, because Development does not progress at the pace that you would like. 104 Days ago was the release of the !Alpha-Version! for patreons only. Development takes time and all sorts of stuff can happen during that. You obviously lack manners and most importantly, patience. Accusing me of all those things is outright pathetic. I don't benefit from communicating with beings like you nor do i have any affiliation with any of the Devs.
Sincerely
Noneya Bisness
Chapter 5 is not fully released yet. Anywhere. The main reason for that, is the creator's health has taken a downturn in recent months. He hasn't been able to sit upright in front of his computer long enough the past months to get work done. He posts these updates on his Patreon page. From what I've read, completion of this game is the very least of his concerns right now. As are your personal grievances.
Crazy how entitled you get over a 5$ purchase. You got oh so ripped off. The injustice of it all. My advice to you? Stop paying for Early Access games. Your mental state and fragile temperament clearly cannot handle what that entails. Good luck!
are you gonna work on polarity anymore? both games are pretty good, id hate to see it get abandoned.
yes same
Dude, relax. No where does he state he won't update on Itch. The chapter 5 release on Patreon is still pre alpha. It's an incomplete version of the chapter. It's not 100% completed yet. The dev even addresses that here if you care to look. You can see the completion status of Chapter 5 over on the Patreon page as well. Still a scene and a half needing to be done for Chapter 5 to be considered complete.
its not the dev downvoting you, it's other players who actually read. Patreon subs always come first in these games, then itch, nobody stole anything from you. you are getting exactly what you paid for; you don't get to complain that you didnt recieve an unfinished update before it was finished.
Honestly it's a Great Game / Visual Novel. But as much as I want to say Support the Developer, I would avoid it like the Plaque. If you buy it here on itch.io the developer does NOT update it on itch.io. He takes your money and gives you the game yes. But if you want a more up to date version he makes you do a monthly sub on Patreon. So it's like 100% greedy ass Dev. So those people who have supported him on itch.io are getting fucked over cause he isn't updating on itch.io. If he would quit being a asshole and fucking people over. He should just shut down this page on itch.io regarding his game and focus on Patreon. But as the old saying goes he wants his cake and to eat it also. But he is to greedy he will keep it here thinking anyone who is stupid enough to see it on itch.io buy it and think they are getting updates when they aren't. So DON'T FEED the DEVELOPER here! Instead down vote this game and warn others.
Here's - Nr. 2.
The dev does update on itch, once the update is ready.
Read the Ch5 DevLog here:
"For those of you who prefer getting it here on Itch, Chapter 5 will be released the moment it's out of early-access/is a finished build."
Production has a lot of factors, so far every update had new locations, the writing is phenomenal, especially considering the path approaches for each character. That takes not only a lot of subtle writing, but also a lot of planning, and as paths diverge will take even longer than it currently does.
To paraphrase a german proverb: "Good things take their time."
Look at Projects such as Ripples, or what NiiChan and Caribdis are pushing out.
Eternum's last update took more than 6 months.
If u don't wanna wait that long that's fine, be angry about it. But don't throw a public hissyfit, tryna discourage sales. Jerk off, and let the anger subside.
There is NTR in this game? I hope no!