I think you should go for the port, it will be better for the game in the end.
a NSFW Lobotomy Corporation type game sounds really fun tbh

Well, i cannot say that i hate this version of the game, quite the opposite. So, if you ever change the game engine, i suggest leaving this old one avaliable as a "classic" version, even if you stop the development of it.

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I think I will agree if it is transferred without affecting the current story. But if the story of itself is weakened after the transfer, isn't that putting the cart before the horse?In that case, I will refuse.

My two cents would be to finish this game with Ren'py. You could write and develop a final update for this version of the game, while leaving it available for those who would like to still experience the original version, like a Monster XXXperiment Classic vs Monster XXXperiment 2. This way you can take the lessons you've learned from finishing the Ren'py version and carry that over to the next game, so that you're not spreading yourself too thin working on both, but you're still getting that valuable experience from finishing the original project.

I think having plans to wrap up MXXX and being very transparent with your customers about the plans for 2.0 would build customer loyalty - especially if you offered a discount on the sequel to those who supported the initial version of the game through Early Access. 

This has been my only gripe about another of my favourite games, Venture Seas, doing an entire remake in a different engine. Inevitably the art style and gameplay will change, and those who really enjoyed the original art style and gameplay will miss out. Wrapping up the original version, and then taking those lessons into the sequel, I believe, is the best of both worlds.

I think you should save those things you really want to do with MXXX that can't be done with Ren'py, and put them in the sequel. This will add draw to people curious about Monster XXXperiment 2, and how its different from its predecessor.

You learn more by finishing a project than by changing direction halfway through development. But thats just my take. Hope this helps!

You should do what your vision is.

Do what you want to do. I don't think much about game resource management, which is fun, but I'm more interested in character story, so keep it up

Go for it, i think change is good. And will definitely play the New version

I think that changing engines and adding more gameplay can be a good idea as long as the characterization and xplayer content won't suffer. Part of the reason why I kept up with this game despite the simplistic gameplay is because I genuinely loved interacting with the characters you've made. 

There's also the issue of how long development will take in the pursuit of expanding the management aspect of the game, so perhaps updating the management bit by bit while also adding more events and interactions depending on the management goals met (or not) can be good?

I'm interested to see what direction you'll be taking this.

A game is a form of art. If you create only what others ask of you then the result will lack the passion it deserves and be a lesser form of what it could be. I couldn't care less about the mechanics but I'd rather those be pursued then end up with something lacking heart. 

It's your creation and your time and energy being expended, not the players. See to it that you get as much pleasure in creating the game as players do exploring it. In other words, do what you want, and haters can go fuck themselves. 

Making a game 18+ game with gameplay balance seems to be a struggle.

I think simplifying but adding variety to what you have is good.

But if the goal is to make people practically forget they are playing an H game the gameplay ends up having to be as good as non porn games with nice qol features imo

I enjoy the game for the writing and art. Gameplay aspect is low on my list of things I like about this game. I would not mind either option if it wouldn't affect the aforementioned aspects I enjou. I just worry that switching engines might be more difficult than anticipated (and therefore delay the game's development even further). Having to learn how to implement the game's features in a different engine seems like it would have its own (unforeseen) challenges.

If it does make the game better, I'm all for it. I'll wait !

I want to see MonXXX the way you envisioned. More often then not, what made a game great is the Dev Passion

might be a scary step but if it allows the game to have more creative freedom to it then by all means go for it

I don't think it really matters what direction the game goes in, so long as it's fun, and so long as m/m content isn't dumped. It's something I've seen for some other games, and I get it, but it does become a concern for people like me - people who came for that content, just to have it taken out from with-under them. At the end of the day, I think this game can strive no matter what, so long as the passion that's put into it is honest and true.

The selfish part of me wants to disagree but I know for a fact your vision for this game should be uncompromised. If switching engines makes the game better (especially for something like gameplay) then you should do it. It pains me that something like that could add months of dev time but no great game is created in haste. Whatever vision you have for this game should be persued to the fullest.

Some selfish requests: someone else suggested being able to change the MC's pronouns and genitalia outside of just choosing M/F which I think is a great idea. I (and most other fans I think) would also love it if you could keep us updated more. An update about what's being worked on every other week would be really nice.

Very excited for the future of this project. The beta is one of my favorite eroge I've played.