I just Started Playing as a beginner solo RPG and have so much fun! I got a hard copy from one of my local fairs I am uber-curious about the postcard and mini-game.
I picked up the BundleofHolding bundle and am now reading the core book to learn how to play.
Five star rating from me. Looks great!
Just picked up Nightfall, too.
And I see there are some goodies here that weren't in the bundle. I don't mind paying the $13 to complete it, as it looks to be worth the cost. So grabbing it here, too.
Hello! Is there a chance to get a community copy? I would love to buy it, but sadly the conversion from USD to my country's currency is a little too much for me at the moment
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to leave a rating on mobile. But rest assured, between the various odd ailments, interesting encounters (I have tea once a week with a forest royal), and engaging, challenging ingredient collecting, I would leave a 6 stars out of 5. Both an astounding game and wonderful research for a budding game designer like myself! Well done!!
I’m not sure how to leave a rating but once I figure it out, this will be getting the highest rating from me. I’ve been playing this with the teenage child of a friend with us writing in our own journals and he is having an amazing time. Even if I didn’t love it, I would love it for his response. I plan to join on Patreon to support this game and get the expansion packs.
Apothecaria is wonderful. There's the exact right mix of structure and free-form writing to make it interesting and move the plot along, but not leave you stranded in a quagmire of choice. ngl I wrote 6k words for the first segment alone and have no regrets.
An amazing game, and an amazing community! Stepping into this cozy little world was so easy and satisfying, and the first time I ever dedicated myself to keeping a handwritten TTRPG log. I love the freedom to craft a story around the detailed potion making process, and each flip of a card is as exciting as the last. I can't wait to play all the expansions!
Such a cozy, comforting game. Great inspiration for writing and imagination. It provides a tight mechanical loop searching for reagents and brewing potions while also delivering open-ended narrative opportunities in events, prompts, downtime, large-scale quests, etc. The annotated commentary PDF is also a fascinating insight into the decisions that went into writing the game.
Apothecaria is everythinggggg I've introduced multiple friends to the game so we can play it together. I think I've been tricked into writing a short story and honestly I'm having a great time. The discord community is also active and thriving if you have questions or just want to meet other witch characters across dimensions :)
I'd also recommend checking out:
1. Patchwork Potions by bespoketacle (a series of prompts inspired by this game to flesh out your village and relationships, perfect to whip out during downtime sessions)
2. Village Witch and Build A Witch by Kestrel Eliot (Build a Witch is amazing for creating magical characters, and includes some sample witches to fuel your imagination or populate the world; Village Witch has some great prompts to give any witch a 'problem of the week', especially the Major Arcana prompts)
3. The oracles from Iron Valley by M. Kirin (I use them constantly. You can roll for everything from villager aesthetics and gender to the weather. The base game is pay-what-you-want here on itch.io, and the oracles can be rolled online on Chartopia.)
This game also has plenty of fun expansions, which you can find on itch.io or on Anna Blackwell's Patreon.
omg i LOVE this game! It strikes the perfect balance between good game guidelines and player creativity. The manual is so pretty and charming, I love the way it's written like a previous witch's notes. This is going to be a favorite for a long time!
Hello! I don't live in the USA or Europe so I can'd afford the game normally. Is there a way to get notified when there are more community copies available for it? Thank you!
I never thought about how difficult it might be for people to get these games who don't live in the west or like countries. I hope that someone helped you out and that you were able to get the game. I admire your initiative in writing a comment about this. In my opinion the maker should set it up where if you come from area like that, you get a copy for free. God bless you.
Helloo, I was wondering if there were any more community copies available? I adore the concept of this game - it sounds so heartwarming and sweet! Tysm in advance :)
I love what I'm seeing from this game so far, but I'm having an issue with viewing the printer-friendly version on an e-ink device - I did try the regular pages version to see if it had the same issue and it does on a different page, but is overall much more difficult to read on a black-and-white device.
On the page titled "Exploration", there is a black square over the upper right corner of the page when viewing on my e-reader - with the exception of the chunk that has the graphic of a taped bit of paper going through part of it - though not when viewing it on my phone. When I looked at that same page in the regular pages version of the pdf, it shows a ring like a spilled mug might show, though that doesn't appear to have a square-shaped part of the graphic. But maybe it's confusing enough to the e-reader that it can't figure out how to display it. There's a black rectangle in the pages version on the "Reagents Explanation" page, in the middle of the right side, which, again, doesn't seem to correspond to a graphic.
I guess it's probably an issue with how the colors of some subtle graphics are interpreted by the e-reader, which isn't necessarily a bug so much as an incompatibility. Please don't take this as a demand, but I'm wondering if there's any possibility of a version that doesn't have any graphics that overlap the text, or if easier, one without any graphics. I don't really care if there are some pictures here or there that don't display correctly (though all the other images on the printer-friendly version display basically fine) but I can't read the text on the upper corner of the exploration page on that device because of the square.
It's ultimately a want more than a need, because I can pull it up on my phone, but it's a much more comfortable reading experience on an e-ink device due to the fact that it doesn't have any glare and looks essentially like a physical page. I like to do journaling and art at the park or just sitting outside sometimes, so it's a lot nicer to use that.
Regardless of whether or not this is something you can/want to do, I appreciate the work you put into this game, and the fact that you were willing to put it into a bundle that made it affordable for me. Just reading through the booklet has put a lot of story ideas in my mind.
Edit: I went back and looked at the print-friendly version on my phone and realized that the mug ring image isn't on that version, so I'm not actually sure why the e-reader was displaying the exploration page incorrectly - maybe there's some invisible image in the pdf that didn't play nicely? So I'm not sure whether a pdf with fewer images would solve the problem. A text version might, but if that's not something you're able/willing to do, I understand.
This game is so good that I spend the last two days making a Notion Apothecaria Database for reagents. If anyone is interested in making their own copy, just make sure to click "duplicate" and save it to your own account since you can't edit this one. Happy potion making!
any chance of getting some community copies? i made this account just to comment this, as i’ve been doing tons of research into solo rpg games as a way to be more disciplined and consistent with my writing and this is the perfect exercise! i’ve been going through some mental health struggles and would love to use this as an outlet also.
I got a copy of this a couple months ago and it has kept me incredibly entertained during tough times. A must for everyone who is interested in solo rpgs!
Hi hi, I just got this game through Bundle of Holding and I'm wondering if there's a way I could get the singles version of the PDF? It only has the two-page spread (that's the only file at all) and I'm struggling to read it. I completely understand if not, and I hope I can enjoy the game full stop!
Most people like to write a bit of freeform backstory detailing how they took up the position of village witch in High Rannoc while others like to just jump in with their first patient.
Hi, I recently acquired a copy of this game and 2 expansions through Bundle of Holding, but I'm unable to print them because it's only the full colour spreads. I was wondering whether there was a way I could get a hold of the print-friendly (or at least single-sheet) PDFs without purchasing again? I've read through the core book and I'm really looking forward to playing :)
Hi, I'm from the UK but on holiday abroad. I wanted to buy myself the PDF while here but it won't accept my purchase on here as my billing address is different to my current IP address location. Is there another way I can pay and get the pdf while on holiday?!
I adore this game, I was just wondering if there a way for someone with the physical copy to buy the minigames and commentary or shally I bite the bullet and buy the PDF version in full? Thank you, I appreciate how much work has gone into this and I love how much additional content you’ve produced to keep things going!
I really enjoyed this game! It's expansive and well worth the money; you can spend a long time playing it, and it's so whimsical and charming and allows so much story. I've written a full review of Apothecaria on my blog.
I hadn’t rated since my purchase, and I see I can generate some community copies by doing so! I appreciate those being out there when cash is tight, so I hope someone gets to play and enjoy through this!
Apothecaria is a tidy, cozy little role playing game that you don’t need to round up a play group for. It’s self contained and meant to be enjoyed solo! Previous to this, the idea of a journaling game was something I had never heard of! I am pretty sure I have a problem with writing supplies, judging by my collection of pens and markers… and partially started journals and notebooks from every trip through the office supplies store. I can’t keep a real diary - I always end up throwing them out - but Apothecaria creates something I’m actually pleased to go back to read.
The system may seem daunting at first, but as with all rule systems (and pirate codes) they can be mostly a guideline for you to settle into the world and start exploring and telling cute stories. But i fully suggest sticking to the text until you find what you think fits your story best.
There’s so many colorful locations to explore, each with fantastic events and mysterious flora and fauna. Just in the base game!
A simple deck of playing cards (some players substitute or supplement with tarot cards, Ive read!) can generate everything you need for the creative bits in the game, along side the charts in the book.
If you’re more of a salty D&D gamer like me, and don’t own any cards at all, card generators exist online, like Random.org (new tab) or Random-card.com (new tab) - or if you also like the real materials feel, a d12/d20 and d4 (12, 20, and 4 sided dice for use with games like Dungeons and Dragons) can stand in. As any polyhedron, dice need to have an even number of sides, so it can’t represent the full 13 in a suit. You could treat any roll of 12 as either a Queen or King as you choose, or use the d20 and reroll any result above 13! (Makes it more complicated than needed, but if you hate computer generated stuff and really don’t have a deck to hand, you can make it work) Use that evil little d4 to find the suit if you need it (ie: random choice of patient chart - Villager, Monster, Adventurer, repeat patient).
There’s so much room for the player’s imagination. One event in my trial play led to the discovery of a chest, and let me fill in the blank of what was inside. Being a D&D gremlin, I imagined a magical item. Then randomly designed one that would be of help and not break the game by making challenging things moot. I made: The Necklace of Screaming! It has 3 total uses - represented by a stylized stone skull amulet with 3 cartoonish teeth. A use removes a tooth. It basically scares away things that might force you to drop a reagent. (if it makes sense) allowing you to escape with your loot but not pick up anything new that turn. I think I may have used it to frighten off some naughty fey creatures that wanted my stuff. I even took time to make a little doodle of it.
You may encounter other people. You’re encouraged to develop them as reoccurring characters, and describe how you interact with them over time. A siren singing a song? A message in a bottle you can reply to? All delightful.
I haven’t yet dived into the main story about the witch you’ve replaced! But the minimal reading through the book so far tells me it’s going to be an interesting plot!
All in all, personal rambling and experiences aside - Apothecaria is restful and creative, and is very deserving of a play. Play as is, or use as a springboard for your own creative stories solo, or to share with likeminded friends!
Cheers to the author, and all contributors to the publishing. Any expansions to the base game that I purchase will undoubtedly be joyful.
Okay! I've got the game and just spent the past couple of hours learning to play! I had a lot of fun, especially coming up with names and my familiar. (I may have used the Teacup Dragon from Dragon Stew as inspiration.) I've written more this evening than I have in the past couple of years. Thank you so much for this!
This is by far one of my favorite games! I can't wait to introduce this game to my bf's nieces. Will there be an SRD made for this game? I saw you came out with one for Delve and would love to see one for this game too!
Hi! I found this game after Metal Weave's creator retweeted you & I gotta say, this looks absolutely perfect for once summer starts & I'm able to get some down time. I do have a question, though, is it possible to play this game completely digitally? I mean, using a digital journal thru something like Goodnotes or Zinnia on a tablet. Mostly because I am forever losing paper items due to furry housemates.
This game is really something special. I don’t often leave comments, but I have to on this one, just because I love it so much.
This game has had me writing more in the past few months than I’ve written in years. It’s helped me gain confidence in my ability to write my own original stories, instead of just writing fanfic (which is absolutely fine, but I’ve always wanted to write/publish original fiction - I’ve just never had the confidence or drive).
The author cites Stardew Valley and My Little Pony as inspiration for this game, and while I agree with it wholeheartedly, I also wanted to add another comparison I thought of while playing: the Atilier series of games, specifically Atilier Ayesha: Alchemist of Dusk. The stories have some similarities: Someone’s missing and you find out what happens to them and possibly rescue them over the course of a year, and you yourself take on the role of a potions-maker crafting things for your patients - much like the titular alchemists of the Atilier series does.
I’ve been playing for roughly a month and a half now and am almost at the end of spring. I can’t wait to see what the other seasons bring!
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Great idea for solo game. Using cards as a mechanic + Stardew Valley = ❤️
I just Started Playing as a beginner solo RPG and have so much fun! I got a hard copy from one of my local fairs I am uber-curious about the postcard and mini-game.
10/10 from me
I picked up the BundleofHolding bundle and am now reading the core book to learn how to play.
Five star rating from me. Looks great!
Just picked up Nightfall, too.
And I see there are some goodies here that weren't in the bundle. I don't mind paying the $13 to complete it, as it looks to be worth the cost. So grabbing it here, too.
Hello! Is there a chance to get a community copy? I would love to buy it, but sadly the conversion from USD to my country's currency is a little too much for me at the moment
Could we maybe get some community copies, please? :)
Are there more community copies? :>
its possibile to have a community copie?
I would like to know how many pages the game has that you purchase before purchasing it
56 pages
thanks
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to leave a rating on mobile. But rest assured, between the various odd ailments, interesting encounters (I have tea once a week with a forest royal), and engaging, challenging ingredient collecting, I would leave a 6 stars out of 5. Both an astounding game and wonderful research for a budding game designer like myself! Well done!!
I’m not sure how to leave a rating but once I figure it out, this will be getting the highest rating from me. I’ve been playing this with the teenage child of a friend with us writing in our own journals and he is having an amazing time. Even if I didn’t love it, I would love it for his response. I plan to join on Patreon to support this game and get the expansion packs.
Thank you so much :) that is awesome to know!
The rating thing is hard to find but it should be on the top right of your screen if you're on desktop :)
Apothecaria is wonderful. There's the exact right mix of structure and free-form writing to make it interesting and move the plot along, but not leave you stranded in a quagmire of choice. ngl I wrote 6k words for the first segment alone and have no regrets.
An amazing game, and an amazing community! Stepping into this cozy little world was so easy and satisfying, and the first time I ever dedicated myself to keeping a handwritten TTRPG log. I love the freedom to craft a story around the detailed potion making process, and each flip of a card is as exciting as the last. I can't wait to play all the expansions!
Such a cozy, comforting game. Great inspiration for writing and imagination. It provides a tight mechanical loop searching for reagents and brewing potions while also delivering open-ended narrative opportunities in events, prompts, downtime, large-scale quests, etc. The annotated commentary PDF is also a fascinating insight into the decisions that went into writing the game.
I adore Apothecaria, I am so glad that I purchased it, it is my first solo RPG. I am hooked. I love the immersive soundtrack.
Apothecaria is everythinggggg I've introduced multiple friends to the game so we can play it together. I think I've been tricked into writing a short story and honestly I'm having a great time. The discord community is also active and thriving if you have questions or just want to meet other witch characters across dimensions :)
I'd also recommend checking out:
1. Patchwork Potions by bespoketacle (a series of prompts inspired by this game to flesh out your village and relationships, perfect to whip out during downtime sessions)
2. Village Witch and Build A Witch by Kestrel Eliot (Build a Witch is amazing for creating magical characters, and includes some sample witches to fuel your imagination or populate the world; Village Witch has some great prompts to give any witch a 'problem of the week', especially the Major Arcana prompts)
3. The oracles from Iron Valley by M. Kirin (I use them constantly. You can roll for everything from villager aesthetics and gender to the weather. The base game is pay-what-you-want here on itch.io, and the oracles can be rolled online on Chartopia.)
This game also has plenty of fun expansions, which you can find on itch.io or on Anna Blackwell's Patreon.
Hi there.
I was wondering do you offer a complete Apothecaria and associated expantions as a bundle at all?
Thanks
Liam
Hey Liam, not currently but it is a good idea so keep an eye out, I may do just that.
Hey Anna.
Brilliant thank you :)
omg i LOVE this game! It strikes the perfect balance between good game guidelines and player creativity. The manual is so pretty and charming, I love the way it's written like a previous witch's notes. This is going to be a favorite for a long time!
Thank you so much :)
Hello! I don't live in the USA or Europe so I can'd afford the game normally. Is there a way to get notified when there are more community copies available for it? Thank you!
I never thought about how difficult it might be for people to get these games who don't live in the west or like countries. I hope that someone helped you out and that you were able to get the game. I admire your initiative in writing a comment about this. In my opinion the maker should set it up where if you come from area like that, you get a copy for free. God bless you.
Thank you! Yes, they added more community copies and I was able to grab one. It's a great game! :) 100% recommended!
Helloo, I was wondering if there were any more community copies available? I adore the concept of this game - it sounds so heartwarming and sweet! Tysm in advance :)
I love what I'm seeing from this game so far, but I'm having an issue with viewing the printer-friendly version on an e-ink device - I did try the regular pages version to see if it had the same issue and it does on a different page, but is overall much more difficult to read on a black-and-white device.
On the page titled "Exploration", there is a black square over the upper right corner of the page when viewing on my e-reader - with the exception of the chunk that has the graphic of a taped bit of paper going through part of it - though not when viewing it on my phone. When I looked at that same page in the regular pages version of the pdf, it shows a ring like a spilled mug might show, though that doesn't appear to have a square-shaped part of the graphic. But maybe it's confusing enough to the e-reader that it can't figure out how to display it. There's a black rectangle in the pages version on the "Reagents Explanation" page, in the middle of the right side, which, again, doesn't seem to correspond to a graphic.
I guess it's probably an issue with how the colors of some subtle graphics are interpreted by the e-reader, which isn't necessarily a bug so much as an incompatibility. Please don't take this as a demand, but I'm wondering if there's any possibility of a version that doesn't have any graphics that overlap the text, or if easier, one without any graphics. I don't really care if there are some pictures here or there that don't display correctly (though all the other images on the printer-friendly version display basically fine) but I can't read the text on the upper corner of the exploration page on that device because of the square.
It's ultimately a want more than a need, because I can pull it up on my phone, but it's a much more comfortable reading experience on an e-ink device due to the fact that it doesn't have any glare and looks essentially like a physical page. I like to do journaling and art at the park or just sitting outside sometimes, so it's a lot nicer to use that.
Regardless of whether or not this is something you can/want to do, I appreciate the work you put into this game, and the fact that you were willing to put it into a bundle that made it affordable for me. Just reading through the booklet has put a lot of story ideas in my mind.
Edit: I went back and looked at the print-friendly version on my phone and realized that the mug ring image isn't on that version, so I'm not actually sure why the e-reader was displaying the exploration page incorrectly - maybe there's some invisible image in the pdf that didn't play nicely? So I'm not sure whether a pdf with fewer images would solve the problem. A text version might, but if that's not something you're able/willing to do, I understand.
This game is so good that I spend the last two days making a Notion Apothecaria Database for reagents. If anyone is interested in making their own copy, just make sure to click "duplicate" and save it to your own account since you can't edit this one. Happy potion making!
This is so nice! Thank you!
any chance of getting some community copies? i made this account just to comment this, as i’ve been doing tons of research into solo rpg games as a way to be more disciplined and consistent with my writing and this is the perfect exercise! i’ve been going through some mental health struggles and would love to use this as an outlet also.
Hi, any chance of getting any community copies release? This game looks awesome. Thanks!
I got a copy of this a couple months ago and it has kept me incredibly entertained during tough times. A must for everyone who is interested in solo rpgs!
My kid keeps coming back to this. He hasn't ever "finished" it, but it continues to spark his imagination and sense of wonder.
just started this and I love it already. I’m very new to rpgs and solo rpgs so it’s daunting with all the rules, but easy to start slow.
Hi hi, I just got this game through Bundle of Holding and I'm wondering if there's a way I could get the singles version of the PDF? It only has the two-page spread (that's the only file at all) and I'm struggling to read it. I completely understand if not, and I hope I can enjoy the game full stop!
hi, i just bought this game and it looks awesome but I'm not sur how to start. Are there any instrucciones on hoy to estará a gameplay?
Most people like to write a bit of freeform backstory detailing how they took up the position of village witch in High Rannoc while others like to just jump in with their first patient.
ok, thank you!
Hi, I recently acquired a copy of this game and 2 expansions through Bundle of Holding, but I'm unable to print them because it's only the full colour spreads. I was wondering whether there was a way I could get a hold of the print-friendly (or at least single-sheet) PDFs without purchasing again? I've read through the core book and I'm really looking forward to playing :)
Hi, I'm from the UK but on holiday abroad. I wanted to buy myself the PDF while here but it won't accept my purchase on here as my billing address is different to my current IP address location. Is there another way I can pay and get the pdf while on holiday?!
Try blackwellwriter.com. 🙂
Oh brill, it does work through there, thank you!!
I keep having questions. Where's the best place to go to get answers? I'm really enjoying the game and I want to be sure I'm playing it correctly.
The best place to go would be the Blackwell Games Discord https://discord.gg/8CTgWRB8
I would love to join the Blackwell Games Discord but this invite link seems to be invalid. Is the discord still open for joining?
Never mind, I found it through your patreon!
I adore this game, I was just wondering if there a way for someone with the physical copy to buy the minigames and commentary or shally I bite the bullet and buy the PDF version in full? Thank you, I appreciate how much work has gone into this and I love how much additional content you’ve produced to keep things going!
I really enjoyed this game! It's expansive and well worth the money; you can spend a long time playing it, and it's so whimsical and charming and allows so much story. I've written a full review of Apothecaria on my blog.
I hadn’t rated since my purchase, and I see I can generate some community copies by doing so! I appreciate those being out there when cash is tight, so I hope someone gets to play and enjoy through this!
Apothecaria is a tidy, cozy little role playing game that you don’t need to round up a play group for. It’s self contained and meant to be enjoyed solo! Previous to this, the idea of a journaling game was something I had never heard of! I am pretty sure I have a problem with writing supplies, judging by my collection of pens and markers… and partially started journals and notebooks from every trip through the office supplies store. I can’t keep a real diary - I always end up throwing them out - but Apothecaria creates something I’m actually pleased to go back to read.
The system may seem daunting at first, but as with all rule systems (and pirate codes) they can be mostly a guideline for you to settle into the world and start exploring and telling cute stories. But i fully suggest sticking to the text until you find what you think fits your story best.
There’s so many colorful locations to explore, each with fantastic events and mysterious flora and fauna. Just in the base game!
A simple deck of playing cards (some players substitute or supplement with tarot cards, Ive read!) can generate everything you need for the creative bits in the game, along side the charts in the book.
If you’re more of a salty D&D gamer like me, and don’t own any cards at all, card generators exist online, like Random.org (new tab) or Random-card.com (new tab) - or if you also like the real materials feel, a d12/d20 and d4 (12, 20, and 4 sided dice for use with games like Dungeons and Dragons) can stand in. As any polyhedron, dice need to have an even number of sides, so it can’t represent the full 13 in a suit. You could treat any roll of 12 as either a Queen or King as you choose, or use the d20 and reroll any result above 13! (Makes it more complicated than needed, but if you hate computer generated stuff and really don’t have a deck to hand, you can make it work) Use that evil little d4 to find the suit if you need it (ie: random choice of patient chart - Villager, Monster, Adventurer, repeat patient).
There’s so much room for the player’s imagination. One event in my trial play led to the discovery of a chest, and let me fill in the blank of what was inside. Being a D&D gremlin, I imagined a magical item. Then randomly designed one that would be of help and not break the game by making challenging things moot. I made: The Necklace of Screaming! It has 3 total uses - represented by a stylized stone skull amulet with 3 cartoonish teeth. A use removes a tooth. It basically scares away things that might force you to drop a reagent. (if it makes sense) allowing you to escape with your loot but not pick up anything new that turn. I think I may have used it to frighten off some naughty fey creatures that wanted my stuff. I even took time to make a little doodle of it.
You may encounter other people. You’re encouraged to develop them as reoccurring characters, and describe how you interact with them over time. A siren singing a song? A message in a bottle you can reply to? All delightful.
I haven’t yet dived into the main story about the witch you’ve replaced! But the minimal reading through the book so far tells me it’s going to be an interesting plot!
All in all, personal rambling and experiences aside - Apothecaria is restful and creative, and is very deserving of a play. Play as is, or use as a springboard for your own creative stories solo, or to share with likeminded friends!
Cheers to the author, and all contributors to the publishing. Any expansions to the base game that I purchase will undoubtedly be joyful.
Thank you so much :) This was a joy to read and I'm glad you're enjoying it so much!
Okay! I've got the game and just spent the past couple of hours learning to play! I had a lot of fun, especially coming up with names and my familiar. (I may have used the Teacup Dragon from Dragon Stew as inspiration.) I've written more this evening than I have in the past couple of years. Thank you so much for this!
This is by far one of my favorite games! I can't wait to introduce this game to my bf's nieces. Will there be an SRD made for this game? I saw you came out with one for Delve and would love to see one for this game too!
Thank you :)
I'm not sure about an SRD for Apothecaria. I'll have to think about that.
Hi! I found this game after Metal Weave's creator retweeted you & I gotta say, this looks absolutely perfect for once summer starts & I'm able to get some down time. I do have a question, though, is it possible to play this game completely digitally? I mean, using a digital journal thru something like Goodnotes or Zinnia on a tablet. Mostly because I am forever losing paper items due to furry housemates.
Hey that's awesome :) and yeah it can be played completely digitally all you need are cards and a journal so should be easy enough.I was introduced to this game and it's really great. Good work.
This game is really something special. I don’t often leave comments, but I have to on this one, just because I love it so much.
This game has had me writing more in the past few months than I’ve written in years. It’s helped me gain confidence in my ability to write my own original stories, instead of just writing fanfic (which is absolutely fine, but I’ve always wanted to write/publish original fiction - I’ve just never had the confidence or drive).
The author cites Stardew Valley and My Little Pony as inspiration for this game, and while I agree with it wholeheartedly, I also wanted to add another comparison I thought of while playing: the Atilier series of games, specifically Atilier Ayesha: Alchemist of Dusk. The stories have some similarities: Someone’s missing and you find out what happens to them and possibly rescue them over the course of a year, and you yourself take on the role of a potions-maker crafting things for your patients - much like the titular alchemists of the Atilier series does.
I’ve been playing for roughly a month and a half now and am almost at the end of spring. I can’t wait to see what the other seasons bring!