So first (and this isn't directed at you), I'm not going to dive into the subject of AI art because when I shared my results a couple months ago, it sparked some drama, I suppose. Regardless, I understand the controversies surrounding it better now.
With that out of the way, I'm going to assume this is ChatGPT because the images of Lyth and Admos are near identical to the results I got lmao.
When I tried generating Admos and Lyth, it took me quite a few tries to get the AI to make them right. If you tell it they're basically elves with horns you should get results similar to how I pictured them. Before that, I kept getting images that seemed like a mashup of Avatar aliens and dragons with fancy mustaches.
I have some poorly drawn Admos images from a couple years ago ─ I might share them but his design changed some since then. I have ones of Lyth and Xiaowen as well but they are older and terrible (I'll be honest, I'm insecure with my art).
However, thinking of these drawings makes me remember the original version of the story ─ ohhh the nostalgia. It makes me want to go back and revisit my old ideas and see if I can make them into a new story.
Thank you for sharing, and I'm so glad you enjoy WYE!
I'm sorry you were having that issue! I'm having some trouble getting a download version to work as it wants to keep replacing the main one. There's probably something I'm missing (I'm very confused with itch.io, I'm so sorry), please bear with me!
Edit: I'm dumb, it needed a different name. It's there now!
Thank you so much for going the extra mile to create an account and share your thoughts ─ that's incredibly sweet of you! ♥ Your kind words mean a lot to me.
Regarding the spelling and grammatical errors, I truly appreciate your willingness to help out. Please feel free to report them whenever convenient, but remember, there's no pressure to backtrack.
As for the release of Part Two, I don’t have a specific date in mind yet. However, I'm aiming for it to be completed sooner than Part One. During the creation of Part One, I encountered challenges like lack of confidence and writer's block (and maybe a slight addiction to Baldur's Gate 3), which I'm hoping to manage better this time around. Your support and patience as I work through this process are greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much once again for your wonderful words and support!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I'm so deeply touched and overwhelmed in a good way. It means the world to me to hear how much you've connected with the characters, especially Lee.
I'm glad to hear that the story resonates with you on such a personal level, and that it has even made a connection with you studying psychology (and I wish you the best on your journey!). Admittingly, psychology isn't something I've studied much. I base my characters off real emotions I've felt and experienced, while also researching just enough to ensure some things make sense. You saying that makes me feel a lot better about how I convey the emotions my characters portray. It's also a badge of honor knowing I've successfully made the MC feel like the most fascinating of the cast so far.
Your message is far from rambling! It's a joy to read and truly appreciated. All of these heartfelt messages are what inspire me to keep writing and creating. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and I hope the story continues to captivate you in chapters to come!
I'm sorry to hear that the issue is still occurring. Despite trying to replicate it with the information you've provided, I haven't been able to do so yet. I will continue looking into this matter.
In the meantime, it might be helpful to try playing the game using a different browser. I've read that some problems can be related to the browser. If the issue also occurs in another browser, it could provide more insights into whether it's related to the game itself.
I truly apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
I'm sorry you encountered this error! I just did another test and it seems to be working properly for me. Did you start a new game after the update? If you did start a new game, this error seems to refer to a variable that can be set in Chapter One; could you tell me if you went with Gabriel, or went the solo route and followed the voices?
You might also try clearing your browser cache, as I've heard it can help resolve issues. If you encounter this error again, could you expand the error and screenshot it for me?
Sorry for all the questions. I greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation on the matter and I will do my best to resolve it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do that! I will rework these scenes to ensure you and other readers have more agency during these moments. If something similar occurred in other variations, I'll make sure to address those as well. Once again, I'm deeply sorry for any discomfort this may have caused and for making your choice feel insignificant. I will make sure this doesn't happen in future scenes and will update the game as soon as I can.
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I'm grateful to hear that you're enjoying various aspects of the story, and I genuinely appreciate your input!
I'm truly sorry for any unintended surprises in Ly's explicit scenes. It was never my intention to introduce a twist that affected player agency, and most of all, make anyone uncomfortable. If you could specify the scene in question through the Issue Report form, I'll review it to make the necessary changes and improvements. I genuinely apologize for any discomfort this may have caused, and I definitely want to address this issue!
Once again, I appreciate your feedback and thank you so much for bringing this to my attention!
I'm very sorry for the confusion! I'm aware of the issue and currently working to fix it, but I appreciate you letting me know. It's not really a bug, but something I didn't anticipate happening. I'm glad you enjoyed the story overall though!
First, I'm sorry for responding a little late, but thank you! I appreciate any feedback. To clarify, the first sex scene doesn't determine your sexuality. You just choose what you prefer. I was originally going to make it a determining variable, but I decided not to since you choose the gender of most ROs (I hope my thoughts on this make sense).
Now, onto your points!
1. I have rectified this for the most part. Navigating isn't so grand with magic, but you'll rely on the walking stick like you should have been. I don't want to do magic for this because the MC has only been in Auris for around two years. Before that, they lived in Lenia where magic is still a death sentence.
I could say, "The magic you use is undetectable," but I feel like that'd be too easy, not to mention being too perfect could have raised eyebrows (similar to how the MC is meticulous with dressing). My thoughts are the MC is used to it this way, and magic can be exhausting (I have clarified this in certain scenes), and I honestly just don't want to do it like that.
Before, my original thinking was the MC accepts help for various reasons, such as getting places quicker, seeming unsuspecting, etc. But it happened too much and without reason.
Because I brought it up, you might be curious about fighting in Lenia and how you used your magic there, but these things will be explained in time. But anyway, I hope my reasonings on this make sense!
2. The third option of the flirts is "hesitant". I'm not against adding a fourth option that's a lot more stoic, but if I do, it won't be until after Chapter 3.
Secondly, I have been considering creating a Discord server. I am my own beta tester and I've missed so many mistakes and areas that could have been worded better because I am imperfect. This is my first game ever so I'm very unsure how to go about beta testing and all that or if Discord could be a possible place for this.
So far, book one is planned to be 16 chapters. But keep in mind it is a WIP, and a lot of things are subject to change. I might find ways to mash some together to lessen it, or expand upon things. I have 3 books planned for this storyline.
As for when Chapter 3 is finished, I'm not entirely sure. I've had a lot going on irl and it's definitely taking longer than I wanted. My goal is end of September - end of October, but this is my goal and not guaranteed.
A lot of this information hasn't been posted, but it's probably important and I should definitely do that ^^;
Aww, I always have trouble responding to comments like these because words can't express how dang happy they make me. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it!
I'm unbelievably overjoyed that so many love my story! And I'm incredibly excited that it has inspired fan art. It all makes me so weepy ;o;
Glad you love it! They are pure female. I had considered giving ROs the same customization options as the MC, but it was too much to think about. Most ROs have characteristics tailored to their gender (draconians and their horns, for example), so it would have just been more variables to juggle. I am still learning, so I could also be overthinking its complexity. But even then, there are still other things that I'd have to consider anyway (Leese/Lea's story, for example, in a comment below). However, there is a fling later on that I have planned to let people customize to this extent, though it's a one-time fling you'll never "see" again.
You're right, I guess I was caught up in my worries that I forgot these things. I really want her to be taller, so I'll do it! Thank you for taking the time to reply and for reminding me things happen but are okay!
