can't wait for more. I am an avid fan of Arthurian legends both the one based on fantasy and the one's based on Artur. (Historical). If ever want some inspiration for the story, I am happy to help. Just as happy to only read.
Wow. This is brilliant. Even though I have zero interest in MC romancing Arthur since he's a dude, I have to admit the way you have written his character I wouldn't complain had there been no female LIs. Glad to see more stories including non verbal MCs.
I try to enable a save but every time I have to start over. It doesn't take me to where I left off. To the beginning every damn time. It is not worth the damn trouble.
I will wait patiently for this game, as it has probably my favorite love interests and MC choices of all the interactive fiction and visual novels that I've read!
OK i am sorry but i have to say this, the game is interesting but this is obviously not for those like me who are playing as a man and wanted a straight romance with a woman, like why wasn't there a option to let me know that Authur will kiss me on the forehead and besides that, the text of the game just screams your mc is either supposed to be a woman or they are gay or bisexual which are the vibe the story is giving off
I haven’t played there game yet but I’m sorry to hear that it wasn’t up to your tastes :(, if you want a good recommendation where you can be a straight person, through and through, then I totally recommend Superstition! Some games are sadly just not meant for everyone but I hope you find a game that you’ll like!
yes it said we are the king spouse but is was also obivous the king is not the only RO and why on this good earth is there even a option to be a man and make ROs female, the problem is not me because i knew what i was getting into and i have no problem with lgbtq in games but the issue is the text of the story the author created, like why the F will you give players that like to play as male and wanna date female ROs the personality of a gay or bisexual that blushes over a man but is silent about a gender optional RO that is chosen as female and have been traveling with before they get to camelot, like if the author wanted to do that is ok but is another issue when you lie to the players making them think they was a option to be straight or not letting the players have the option to tell the game how we want our mc interest in sexuality of gender to be known
I see. I often found IF games with customizable gender and sexuality for MC, but felt like it was heavily written on a certain gender and sexuality. I think it's more about the writing.
That's why I usually compromising by customizing my MC based on the writing.
God forbid that the author hasn't created a specific story solely for you and your tastes, it's not like there's thousands of different stories, games and novels you could go and read that will do exactly that.
It's quite literally called *The Kings Hound* and very clearly states your character is *The Kings Spouse* Yet you've still decided to whine over it? It's as ridiculous as playing a game about sorcerers and then complaining it has magic in it.
I actually feel bad for you, people here seem to have completely misunderstood what you were saying.
I love this IF, it’s by far one of the most promising I’ve followed in the past few years, but I do agree that MC’s characterisation is very feminine, or better put “BL typical”. If the player choses their MC to be into women, then he shouldn’t act like a fair maiden when touched, kissed, etc. by another man, the average straight dude would feel at least uncomfortable if not outright grossed out. He wouldn’t blush. I understand why you are upset about the characterisation; the MC was either written with a female MC in mind, or he’s heavily intended to be gay/bi.
While I still love the game, I can totally see why it’s disappointing for someone expecting to be able to play as a genuinely straight man.
But. You have to keep in mind that people on here aren’t professionals, and most IF devs women, it’s hard for layman to write the opposite gender, hell, many professionals can’t even do it. You have valid criticism and stating it calmly, explaining it properly, might even help the dev to improve – but there’s no point in being rude or raging.
Maybe IFs from the “choice of/hosted games” brand would be better for you, they cater more to straight people, and if you are into superheroes/villains, I highly recommend the "Fallen Hero" series, which does all sexualities exceptionally well.
1)I don't understand your comment like are you trying to reason with me or call me a bully for no reason
2)Nothing in my comment said anything rude or badmouthing the game and I was not angry at author just disappointed they forced a personality unto the mc with no explanation while making us the players to choose what gender for the ROs(except for Authur), which should have been something the author consider when they added that choice in the game, because it really make no sense when I chose the option to only like the opposite gender and to make it worse the author made players to be sitting on a horse silently with no interaction with the RO they chose the gender for and have been traveling with but when they get to the king, the options for talking to Authur didn't really explain which is for flirting, talking with him, or just using the simple touch like a handshake, look the game is good and I have got nothing for admiration for the author work but we are human so is ok that everybody just don't understand something is not a flaw and before someone comes to try insult me for no reason, what I meant by saying this is that the author work is great but they failed at romance for different people and understanding how people interact with one another.
Uhm, I actually agreed with you. The backlash you got for your comments is exactly because of what you just did, being extremely emotional that it borders on being rude. Again, I agreed with you, I thought that was obvious by saying "I agree with you", and even gave you a rec for something that's probably more to your taste. You are so up in arms that you lash out at someone who agreed with you that the characterisation isn't great when one plays as straight, I defended your opinion, but all you got from it is that I called you raging, which you were, just like now. You seriously need to calm down and reflect, because you seem unaware of how your comments sound.
Please noted that my reply is not hostile here :) Just casual!
I think i get what you're trying to say. As a Bisexual Woman (who is leaning more into Women), sometimes i get it; the frustration when playing through games that stated 'romance for everyone' but turned out, as you play, it simply.. didn't give off that vibe. There are a lot of games that focused on the Male ROs instead of the Female despite their games have the 'romance-for-everybody' undertone . Like, you just found a good story and expect you can romance the women ROs based on your orientation, but the vibes doesn't sit well with you. I get it...
But i'm not saying this story is wrong or you're wrong for stating that, no. Everyone has their own taste regarding stories, and every Authors can write what they want to write. And besides, the title of this game is 'The King's Hound' and the Author put the first line with "You are the King's Spouse". Surely the plot and the romance will be mostly focused on The King and us as the spouse? :') At least for a facade?. And i want to point it out that even if you're not into The King, you can romance the rest, and the rest of the ROs can be set into the genders you wanted them to be to.
My suggestion for you is maybe try to search and try to play the games that really clicked well with you? :') There are a lot of games with gripping and immersive plot and good romance sequence as well as this if you give them a try.
And maybe try to give this one a chance and wait it out, since it's still a few starting chapters here and in-progress :).
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can't wait for more. I am an avid fan of Arthurian legends both the one based on fantasy and the one's based on Artur. (Historical). If ever want some inspiration for the story, I am happy to help. Just as happy to only read.
Wow. This is brilliant. Even though I have zero interest in MC romancing Arthur since he's a dude, I have to admit the way you have written his character I wouldn't complain had there been no female LIs. Glad to see more stories including non verbal MCs.
I love how there's option to make your character suffer internally just for the sake of it, since that's what they were taught as a child.
I love how we are given a backstory but we decide how it goes, it feels grounded and less self-inserty but not taking away authority
i am not ok
Love it so far!!! Can't wait for an update!
Man i played this like 6 months ago and keep coming back to see if there's more, i am desperate
Sobbing...I need moreeee
Is this still alive? I really like it and am curious
It's still alive! The author currently is rewriting everything right now. You can keep up with their progress on Tumblr the-kingshound.
Is this project still alive?
You can keep up with their progress on their Tumblr the-kingshound. The project is currently going through a makeover right now.
I try to enable a save but every time I have to start over. It doesn't take me to where I left off. To the beginning every damn time. It is not worth the damn trouble.
eeekkk the casual amount of pet names between the ro's is so cutee
squealing and kicking my legs in the air rn
What was the update two days ago?
probably just bug fix or updated to fit a certain version of the web player.
I love it, i will patiently wait for any updates 🧡
I will wait patiently for this game, as it has probably my favorite love interests and MC choices of all the interactive fiction and visual novels that I've read!
I like this VN a lot. When is the next update?
made an itch.io account just to say that this is amazing, I love so much about this and I'm very excited for when there's an update!
OK i am sorry but i have to say this, the game is interesting but this is obviously not for those like me who are playing as a man and wanted a straight romance with a woman, like why wasn't there a option to let me know that Authur will kiss me on the forehead and besides that, the text of the game just screams your mc is either supposed to be a woman or they are gay or bisexual which are the vibe the story is giving off
I haven’t played there game yet but I’m sorry to hear that it wasn’t up to your tastes :(, if you want a good recommendation where you can be a straight person, through and through, then I totally recommend Superstition! Some games are sadly just not meant for everyone but I hope you find a game that you’ll like!
Not really sure what you were expecting there. I mean, the first line in the blurb does say "You are the King's spouse"
yes it said we are the king spouse but is was also obivous the king is not the only RO and why on this good earth is there even a option to be a man and make ROs female, the problem is not me because i knew what i was getting into and i have no problem with lgbtq in games but the issue is the text of the story the author created, like why the F will you give players that like to play as male and wanna date female ROs the personality of a gay or bisexual that blushes over a man but is silent about a gender optional RO that is chosen as female and have been traveling with before they get to camelot, like if the author wanted to do that is ok but is another issue when you lie to the players making them think they was a option to be straight or not letting the players have the option to tell the game how we want our mc interest in sexuality of gender to be known
I see. I often found IF games with customizable gender and sexuality for MC, but felt like it was heavily written on a certain gender and sexuality. I think it's more about the writing.
That's why I usually compromising by customizing my MC based on the writing.
Oh grow up and be quiet,
God forbid that the author hasn't created a specific story solely for you and your tastes, it's not like there's thousands of different stories, games and novels you could go and read that will do exactly that.
It's quite literally called *The Kings Hound* and very clearly states your character is *The Kings Spouse* Yet you've still decided to whine over it? It's as ridiculous as playing a game about sorcerers and then complaining it has magic in it.
I actually feel bad for you, people here seem to have completely misunderstood what you were saying.
I love this IF, it’s by far one of the most promising I’ve followed in the past few years, but I do agree that MC’s characterisation is very feminine, or better put “BL typical”.
If the player choses their MC to be into women, then he shouldn’t act like a fair maiden when touched, kissed, etc. by another man, the average straight dude would feel at least uncomfortable if not outright grossed out. He wouldn’t blush.
I understand why you are upset about the characterisation; the MC was either written with a female MC in mind, or he’s heavily intended to be gay/bi.
While I still love the game, I can totally see why it’s disappointing for someone expecting to be able to play as a genuinely straight man.
But. You have to keep in mind that people on here aren’t professionals, and most IF devs women, it’s hard for layman to write the opposite gender, hell, many professionals can’t even do it.
You have valid criticism and stating it calmly, explaining it properly, might even help the dev to improve – but there’s no point in being rude or raging.
Maybe IFs from the “choice of/hosted games” brand would be better for you, they cater more to straight people, and if you are into superheroes/villains, I highly recommend the "Fallen Hero" series, which does all sexualities exceptionally well.
1)I don't understand your comment like are you trying to reason with me or call me a bully for no reason
2)Nothing in my comment said anything rude or badmouthing the game and I was not angry at author just disappointed they forced a personality unto the mc with no explanation while making us the players to choose what gender for the ROs(except for Authur), which should have been something the author consider when they added that choice in the game, because it really make no sense when I chose the option to only like the opposite gender and to make it worse the author made players to be sitting on a horse silently with no interaction with the RO they chose the gender for and have been traveling with but when they get to the king, the options for talking to Authur didn't really explain which is for flirting, talking with him, or just using the simple touch like a handshake, look the game is good and I have got nothing for admiration for the author work but we are human so is ok that everybody just don't understand something is not a flaw and before someone comes to try insult me for no reason, what I meant by saying this is that the author work is great but they failed at romance for different people and understanding how people interact with one another.
Uhm, I actually agreed with you. The backlash you got for your comments is exactly because of what you just did, being extremely emotional that it borders on being rude. Again, I agreed with you, I thought that was obvious by saying "I agree with you", and even gave you a rec for something that's probably more to your taste. You are so up in arms that you lash out at someone who agreed with you that the characterisation isn't great when one plays as straight, I defended your opinion, but all you got from it is that I called you raging, which you were, just like now. You seriously need to calm down and reflect, because you seem unaware of how your comments sound.
Please noted that my reply is not hostile here :) Just casual!
I think i get what you're trying to say. As a Bisexual Woman (who is leaning more into Women), sometimes i get it; the frustration when playing through games that stated 'romance for everyone' but turned out, as you play, it simply.. didn't give off that vibe. There are a lot of games that focused on the Male ROs instead of the Female despite their games have the 'romance-for-everybody' undertone . Like, you just found a good story and expect you can romance the women ROs based on your orientation, but the vibes doesn't sit well with you. I get it...
But i'm not saying this story is wrong or you're wrong for stating that, no. Everyone has their own taste regarding stories, and every Authors can write what they want to write. And besides, the title of this game is 'The King's Hound' and the Author put the first line with "You are the King's Spouse". Surely the plot and the romance will be mostly focused on The King and us as the spouse? :') At least for a facade?. And i want to point it out that even if you're not into The King, you can romance the rest, and the rest of the ROs can be set into the genders you wanted them to be to.
My suggestion for you is maybe try to search and try to play the games that really clicked well with you? :') There are a lot of games with gripping and immersive plot and good romance sequence as well as this if you give them a try.
And maybe try to give this one a chance and wait it out, since it's still a few starting chapters here and in-progress :).
Absolutely stunning!!
I'M OBSESSED WITH ARTHUR AAAAAA!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT UPDATE!THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL GAME!!❤️❤️
Really good, super immersive and beautiful writing. Really excited to see where this goes.