This was an exceptionally delightful read!! All of the characters are incredibly charming, and I definitely appreciate their tight-knit dynamic. I'm head over heels for Ajmal, seriously. And Felice isn't the sort of RO I gravitate towards, but you did an incredible job with planting intrigue and allowing for different dynamics between them and MC. It's the first time I'm truly looking forward to seeing how the relationship between the MC and an RO develops, without actually intending to pursue them romantically.
As someone who's picky about MC personality and choices, I'm very much satisfied with the reactions/dialogue you supply us with. I deeply appreciate the ability to say one thing while thinking another, and other personality nuances like that; not all IFs allow for the MC to feel like a tangible character and participant of the story, but yours is one that allows me to be properly immersed.
The only instance regarding dialogue options that stood out was when we were presented with the choice to either confess to Ajmal or leave. Given that every other possible romantic interaction is presented with a relatively straightforward either/or with regular choices and then romantic versions of those choices, it feels off when my character isn't forward enough to initiate but is undeniably smitten with Ajmal, so I am cornered into the "non-romantic" choice. I believe a combination of the two would work well, where MC wishes to say something but can't bring themselves to.
Given your recent update to save files, I'll mention that the formatting was confusing to me and I only figured out how it works by accident. If there's a way for you to more clearly distinguish the save/load slots with the save/load files, organizing them visually into 2 columns instead of 9 rows, I think that could help some future confusion from others as well.
All in all, amazing read. Your prose is elegant, and I'm so fond of your characters. I'm really, really looking forward to future uploads!
Hello! I’m very flattered by all your nice compliments! It really means a lot. :)
I’ll look into how to make the save to file and load from file thing clearer.
As for the choice you speak of, it only appears if you already showed romantic interest in Ajmal. The choice to not confess does not cancel that in any way and the game will still take into account the romantic feelings MC has for Ajmal.
There’s not really a choice to opt out of the romance in this choice set because it wouldn’t make much sense that soon after expressing interest.
But that might not be clear enough that the choice is still within the romance, so I’ll give it another look.
Updated google chrome and lost all my progress :( not sure if I saved and updating got rid of it or I just never saved. I'd feel really silly if it's the latter.
I'm sorry. :( I suppose it's possible that the cookies were erased with the update. But I've heard that itch.io changed hosting platform for html games so it could be that all saves for everyone were deleted, I can't say for sure. Or your browser erases cookies regularly, which could be changed in your settings, potentially.
YAYYY OMG ITS UPDATED NJASNOWQ I MISSED SIR AJMAL SMM im tryna have self control and play after my exams but youre making it TOO HARD DEAR AUTHOR fr tho take care of yourself and as always, thank you sm<3 your hard work is appreciated ALOTT i really love this game
I did not expect to love this so much. It honestly is so good and i also like most find myself very much stuck between ajmal and felice. You made it really hard to choose. Sooo excited for more. Really great writing!
There seems to be a slight glitch where if you load a save file, you name will become "first name here". I'm at the first 10-5 choices and chose "Alexis" and custom names , so it might change with different names or later in game.
Hello! I tried to reproduce the bug but can't seem to be able to do it. Can you give me some more precisions? Was the name correct before you loaded your save? Did you click the link "Alexis" on the first passage to set the name to that at the beginning of the playthrough? Was the save made before the last game update (updates can mess up saves sometimes, but it still seems odd)?
It's alright, your comment didn't seem mean at all! I just need to understand how things went to figure out where the bug is coming from.
From what you're saying, I think saving before selecting your character's name is what made things confusing. I'll hide the save link on the first page in a future update to avoid this kind of thing. In the meantime, you should be fine if you make sure to save after selecting your character's name!
I hope you'll enjoy the game and good luck with your tests!
Thanks for understanding, another issue I have is that there is nothing such as naming, time or just chapter/setting name on the save files, making it harder to find the specific save file you want.
I understand that it's not the most convenient save system, but I have yet to figure out how to name a save in Harlowe. I'll do some research and try again when time allows.
AAGHH I lovee this story!! And i'm absolutely infatutaed with Ajmal, I'm suprised you can admit your feelings to him so early, but I chose to do it anyway! Zanetta is very funny too, I like her! ,,You keep lovingly applying ice to her ankle, you’re doing that very well.'' made me burst out in laughter, i hope to see an update soon! :)
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Never give up, beleaguered author. This is lovely.
Thank you. :) I don't think I'm beleaguered, tho... Although there are the horrors I suppose.
This was an exceptionally delightful read!! All of the characters are incredibly charming, and I definitely appreciate their tight-knit dynamic. I'm head over heels for Ajmal, seriously. And Felice isn't the sort of RO I gravitate towards, but you did an incredible job with planting intrigue and allowing for different dynamics between them and MC. It's the first time I'm truly looking forward to seeing how the relationship between the MC and an RO develops, without actually intending to pursue them romantically.
As someone who's picky about MC personality and choices, I'm very much satisfied with the reactions/dialogue you supply us with. I deeply appreciate the ability to say one thing while thinking another, and other personality nuances like that; not all IFs allow for the MC to feel like a tangible character and participant of the story, but yours is one that allows me to be properly immersed.
The only instance regarding dialogue options that stood out was when we were presented with the choice to either confess to Ajmal or leave. Given that every other possible romantic interaction is presented with a relatively straightforward either/or with regular choices and then romantic versions of those choices, it feels off when my character isn't forward enough to initiate but is undeniably smitten with Ajmal, so I am cornered into the "non-romantic" choice. I believe a combination of the two would work well, where MC wishes to say something but can't bring themselves to.
Given your recent update to save files, I'll mention that the formatting was confusing to me and I only figured out how it works by accident. If there's a way for you to more clearly distinguish the save/load slots with the save/load files, organizing them visually into 2 columns instead of 9 rows, I think that could help some future confusion from others as well.
All in all, amazing read. Your prose is elegant, and I'm so fond of your characters. I'm really, really looking forward to future uploads!
Hello! I’m very flattered by all your nice compliments! It really means a lot. :)
I’ll look into how to make the save to file and load from file thing clearer.
As for the choice you speak of, it only appears if you already showed romantic interest in Ajmal. The choice to not confess does not cancel that in any way and the game will still take into account the romantic feelings MC has for Ajmal.
There’s not really a choice to opt out of the romance in this choice set because it wouldn’t make much sense that soon after expressing interest.
But that might not be clear enough that the choice is still within the romance, so I’ll give it another look.
I didn't get a chance to comment on it yesterday when I read it, so I'm doing it now.
This is such a well written story. I literally feel so much attachment and adoration for practically every character in this lol
(With a very brief suspicious streak of a certain mer-person.) side-eye
Also Ajmal is best boy.
You're an excellent writer and I look forward to more of your work! <3
Thank you so much for the lovely compliments. ❤️
Updated google chrome and lost all my progress :( not sure if I saved and updating got rid of it or I just never saved. I'd feel really silly if it's the latter.
I'm sorry. :( I suppose it's possible that the cookies were erased with the update. But I've heard that itch.io changed hosting platform for html games so it could be that all saves for everyone were deleted, I can't say for sure. Or your browser erases cookies regularly, which could be changed in your settings, potentially.
aww. well thanks. I didn't get so far and it's been a while since I've played so it's not a big deal to restart.
YAYYY OMG ITS UPDATED NJASNOWQ I MISSED SIR AJMAL SMM im tryna have self control and play after my exams but youre making it TOO HARD DEAR AUTHOR fr tho take care of yourself and as always, thank you sm<3 your hard work is appreciated ALOTT i really love this game
I appreciate the excitement! Good luck with your exams <3
I did not expect to love this so much. It honestly is so good and i also like most find myself very much stuck between ajmal and felice. You made it really hard to choose. Sooo excited for more. Really great writing!
I'm really flattered the story surpassed your expectation! Thank you for this nice compliment <3
i love it very much!!! I love sir ajmal but felice is just too tempting!! Im so sorry sir ajmal!!! im waiting to update~
I’m glad you enjoyed the game! :)
There seems to be a slight glitch where if you load a save file, you name will become "first name here". I'm at the first 10-5 choices and chose "Alexis" and custom names , so it might change with different names or later in game.
Hello! I tried to reproduce the bug but can't seem to be able to do it. Can you give me some more precisions? Was the name correct before you loaded your save? Did you click the link "Alexis" on the first passage to set the name to that at the beginning of the playthrough? Was the save made before the last game update (updates can mess up saves sometimes, but it still seems odd)?
I found what it was.
1. Save before name select and after
2. Load before name select
3. Load a different save
4. Check character sheet
This seems to be fixed when given lord/lady/laird title.
If there is any mistakes I made or sound mean, sorry. It's my first comment on itch and am stressed with work and tests.
It's alright, your comment didn't seem mean at all! I just need to understand how things went to figure out where the bug is coming from.
From what you're saying, I think saving before selecting your character's name is what made things confusing.
I'll hide the save link on the first page in a future update to avoid this kind of thing. In the meantime, you should be fine if you make sure to save after selecting your character's name!
I hope you'll enjoy the game and good luck with your tests!
Thanks for understanding, another issue I have is that there is nothing such as naming, time or just chapter/setting name on the save files, making it harder to find the specific save file you want.
I understand that it's not the most convenient save system, but I have yet to figure out how to name a save in Harlowe. I'll do some research and try again when time allows.
Felice has just fricking stolen my heart and ran away with it. Permanently.
Just as planned hehe! I'm glad you enjoyed the update!
AAGHH I lovee this story!! And i'm absolutely infatutaed with Ajmal, I'm suprised you can admit your feelings to him so early, but I chose to do it anyway! Zanetta is very funny too, I like her! ,,You keep lovingly applying ice to her ankle, you’re doing that very well.'' made me burst out in laughter, i hope to see an update soon! :)
Thank you! It makes me so happy to see my silly little jokes make people laugh!
I'm working on editing and coding the next update right now so it's definitely coming soon. :)
I like this! I'm pretty psyched to see where this is going.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! I'm working hard on the next update.