It's seriously a CRIME that this VN isn't more popular. I've really loved the story so far and cannot wait to read more. It genuinely feels like I'm reading a modern fairy tale, which makes sense as this seems to be inspired by Norse mythology.
The pacing is the only real issue I can find at the moment. The story is moving just a tad too fast, though if my guess that everything we've seen so far is an introduction, it would be understandable.
Those are my thoughts so far! Keep up the good work!
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Hello! Long-winded reply incoming~
Currently what is available on itch.io (and the part still on Patreon) makes up the first act of the story, of about twenty or so planned acts.
This means the story is roughly 5% finished! You're right in that this is all an introduction so far, the first few acts are planned to introduce the "laws" of magic and the worlds themselves, as well as each character central to the overall plot.
I haven't added much extra to Wayfinder outside the main plot elements just cause I want to get into the grit of the story, but I have a $3 and $5 Patron exclusive extra download that updates (mostly) monthly, with the parts of the story that aren't from Fynn's PoV which I will be adding in the the full VN when I finish development as a sort of 'director's cut' thing.
As for the influences, yes a thousand times for Norse mythology! :D
It's one of my favorites and while a lot of media that is inspired by it tends to end up being a bit derivative, I'm hoping to take it in an interesting direction. I hope you'll keep a lookout for other mythologies mixed in as well, but expect a lot more Norse!
It's interesting you mention it feeling like a modern fairy tale, cause one of the inspirations of my writing are the Modern Tale of Faerie series by Holly Black (Tithe, Valiant, Ironside). Huge recommendation!
Thanks for enjoying Wayfinder and for the feedback as well! It helps a lot!
Be safe~
Lavan
Thank you for all the insights into the project! It's always very interesting to hear details like that from the dev side of things!
The worldbuilding this far has been consistent and interesting, so I'd say you did a great job introducing everything relevant up until this point. The extra Patreon bonus scenes that aren't from the MC's POV sound very interesting so I might have to check that out sometime soon.
I'm a bit of a mythology buff so I'm excited to see which of them you include in this story! I also agree that a lot of works based on Norse myths tend to be derivative so I really want to see what you will end up doing differently!
Finally, thank you for the book recommendation! I'll probably try reading them whenever I have the time!