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This is such a cute little game! I love the design; the little spirits are so sweet. I played as an adorable Mossling and had a great time working towards success or failure. It was super close there for a moment, but I managed to achieve Glade Peacefulness without waking my mentor. Phew!

There are a few things that could make it even more whimsical and a little more engaging. Firstly, I found myself not always reading the event descriptions, as there was not much vested interest beyond the numbers. Including a journaling element alongside the dice could help players feel more immersed in the world (I am also a sucker for a journaling element, so that could just be me, haha!). Secondly, a very minor thing that honestly does not impact overall gameplay too much: I found myself getting a little frustrated rolling repeat numbers towards the end. Adding a touch of variation to certain events might help keep things feeling fresh throughout.

I am an amateur designer myself, so please take my thoughts with that in mind; my own games are far from perfect! I just wanted to share what I experienced as a player and fellow creative.

That said, I really enjoyed the overall experience. The tone, setting, and guardian options all feel wonderfully cosy and imaginative. It is such a lovely concept that encourages relaxation and gentle storytelling. I love a cosy, whimsical experience that you can simply pick up and play, and Little Glade Guardian provides exactly that.

I have been meaning to try The Wandering Library as well, and will definitely be prioritising it!

Thank you so much for your feedback and for your kind comments about the Little Glade Guardian! I am so glad you enjoyed it so much. 

You make some excellent points for improving it and I am also a sucker for journaling games! And yes, I also got a bit bored or frustrated with the repeated roll results when I tried it too but I was trying something new and was limiting myself in terms of the space so I hadn't been sure how to fix that. Perhaps this is one I could return to in the future to expand beyond the one page and make it better (and more of a journaling game)! 

Once again, thank you for your comment and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Wandering Library too when you get round to it - although I should note that there will soon be an expanded version of it (once I've finished it)! Enjoy!