This was such a wonderful, heartbreaking game...
It makes me so sad to think Jace figured out his asexuality after years of abuse from an awful, AWFUL person. And that he was so ashamed about it that he couldn't confide in anyone... but the way he ended up standing up to Alois and highlighting that, NO, him being asexual doesn't mean anything is wrong with him, is truly POETIC.
I read your devlog as well and I want to say, Chim, you're a really brave and wonderful person and I'm so proud of you for making this game. Putting yourself out there is not easy, especially with a topic that makes you feel so vulnerable, and I can only imagine how heartbreaking and difficult it must have been to write about it. I'm glad that making this game has also been cathartic to you and that your voice could be heard through Jace and through the wonderful descriptions in your narrative. Your writing carries a lot of strength, courage and beauty in the way you express yourself.
I'm with you, we definitely need more representations for people who are constantly silenced and shunned!! I'm looking forward to your NaNoRenO game too.
Sending you lots of hugs, Chim!! ❤️
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Hi, Pri, thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'm happy you managed to find the game poetic. It is a shame that Jace had to go through this, but I'm happy you enjoyed him as an assertive character, refusing the narrative according to which he is "broken".
And thanks for the kind words, gosh! It was cathartic and at the same time, quite soft, as if I were covering me with a plaid in an old, damaged chalet in winter: it's still cold, but the plaid brings comfort, haha.
And yes, we need representation, because fiction is true, authentic and powerful. Thanks for creating ace stories, Pri!
And thanks!! Looking forward to FINALLY getting to WWCG on my part (time is of the essence alas).