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YAY! One of the few games I actually check up on and wait for, it's that good! Can't wait to see what this new update brings. ❤❤

Yes! I've been hanging out for an update to this game. Thanks for the great news, and all the best for smooth writing. :)

Thanks for clearing that up! Looking forward to it. :)

Sorry if you've already answered this somewhere before, but why are Geoffrey and Gui marked together on that roadmap? Do they share one route?

That's really great to hear - thanks for replying! :)

This is pretty good so far. The sex scene wasn't bad but was a bit short and not as detailed as the rating implies - will future ones be more detailed & explicit?
Also, will we be able to choose how dominant or submissive our MC is, and/or if we prefer to top or bottom? I'm playing as a gay male (hopefully dominant top) MC.

I noticed two errors in the game text, too.
* Cassidy says: 'Ummm, making peace with him is still a long short[...]'
- 'short' should be 'shot'.
* Daniel says: 'You could have called take a taxi, Hayden[...]'
- Either 'take' could be omitted, or it could be 'you could have taken a taxi' (not sure which you were going for).

Looking forward to see how this one progresses! :)

You made Micah Bell a romance option? Arthur Morgan is happy to hear he's no longer the one being called 'pretty boy', at least. LOL. (just joking)

Of course - I love seeing each new update and how the game has progressed since Kickstarter. I think you develop a special fondness for a game you've watched grow since conception, or at least I do. Maybe I'm just a sap. lol :)
Btw, hope you've overcome long-COVID and are feeling better these days, and taking time for all-important relaxation of the ol' brain. :D

Okay, thanks for clarifying. Sounds good! :)

I love the feature of changing past-choices to italics - it may seems a small thing, but to me it shows a attention and care to detail, and I find it really useful!

A question about the 'Sexy Bad Decisions' achievement - does this mean our Marion gets to kiss all the characters regardless of who she's romancing in any given playthrough? Will this affect her romance path in any negative way? lol

Ah, thanks for letting me know! I'm relieved to hear it's still going. :)

Is this game still being worked on, or is it abandoned? Anyone know?

Loving this a lot so far, and interested to discover why we get the ring over our older siblings.
Also, I really shouldn't as enthusiastic as I am about the 'controversial' ROs, but heck it, bring 'em on! :D

I'm quite enjoying this story! It has a really interesting and original concept that doesn't feel like it's just a copy of what a bunch of other IFs are already doing. Your writing style is engaging and though there's a few spelling mistakes and incorrect phrases, I'm still thoroughly invested in the world you've created.
... and that sex scene near the start of the game (that dictates your sexuality?). Whoa. Hot! Very *chef's kiss* - you have a talent for writing smut and I can't wait to see more. :D :D

Three things (?) I thought I'd mention. 
First, although the Warden being (fake) blind is an awesome concept, it seems hard to believe anyone would actually believe the Warden could kill ANY monster blind (as they think he is) when he can't even get around the city blind, or at least struggles to. If the Warden used some sort of magical means (like a sonar/echo-locating spell) to assist him through the city, thus having no issue being misdirected or bumping into things, people would just assume he uses magic to 'see', and that he uses that same magic to help him 'see' while fighting monsters, and so wouldn't question his blindness at all. THEN it would actually be alarming for the Warden if anyone seriously hinted he was faking it, especially if they could sense the magic rolling off the Warden - so much so that the Warden might be seriously on edge around that person.
As it currently is I'm surprised everyone seeing him be assisted or randomly stumbling into walls isn't seriously doubting how he could possibly hit anything, let alone kill a formidable monster. lol

Second, I'm playing a stoic/cold/closed yet confident (including with sex) male character, but there are no real "flirt" options that fit such a personality. one is shy, one is bold, and the third is sort of jumpy and nervous. As a result I only have the choice to either not flirt at all and miss out on the ROs (which sucks cos MC is horny and secretly wants that good lovin lol), or to break character just to get one of them. I realize it's a lot to ask, but is there any chance you could add an option that specifies an unexpected/unwanted sexual attraction, or sexual tension, indicating our MC is interested in the person despite themselves?

Lastly, in the scene where you're in Hestia's house, just before she joins your expedition, would it be possible to add an option not to react at all when you learn of the spirits crowding around your character, or pretend it doesn't bother you even if it secretly does? Both the existing options or excitement or panicking are a little dramatic if roleplaying a stoic/cold character (funny though - especially the panicking one!).

Anyway, hopefully you read this far (if so, thanks for bearing with me). All in all this is a really great start so far, and I'm looking forward to all future updates! :)

EDIT: OH! And one thing I forgot to mention, I LOVE the character customization. I don't think I've ever gotten an option for nipple or genital piercings, but I'm here for it (and chose them, of course! lol). <3

Yesssss - so glad to hear that this awesome IF has gotten an update. Bring on the Harry! 😁

Is there romance in this game? Can you romance the characters shown?
EDIT: Okay, I noticed it mentions romance in the extremely fine print. The sheriff is a bit of a hottie, so yay!

For RO's, so far there is one non-binary character (the best friend), two male characters (cold bookish elf and tough vampire second-in-command) and one female (mercenary). We haven't met the last one yet (I don't think?).

All romances are MC-sexual, I assume.

This is really good so far, I'm thoroughly intrigued and can't wait to check out more. ❤ Your writing is also very good for someone who's first language isn't English - nicely done!

Just one bug I came across. I played as a cold/stoic male MC, but got this:
"While waiting for the decision you think about your heiress destiny. Two kingdoms. Yours. But you can only have one, well, at least that's what they say."
'Heiress' should be 'Heir' as my character is male ('Heiress' is female). I guess the coding didn't recognize the MC's gender here?

Also, I really like that cold male bookish elf (his names starts with N), but as I'm playing a cold/stoic and confident character who cares about politics and power, and thinks they don't need anyone (but is intrigued by N and his motivations, and hopefully that will lead to romantic interest further on), I didn't choose the flirt options as they didn't fit. Instead I chose the option that is most in line with my MC's personality, which is warning him not to turn his back on a prince, and to respect me. (Oh, just to add in here, I really loved that part of the story, it was really well-written and fit perfectly for my cold MC).
I sort of imagined a sexual tension there too, but I think that was just wishful thinking. LOL.
Basically, will there be ways for more stoic/cold character to show romantic interest in their own way (usually unwillingly, sometimes accidentally, sometimes even borderline threatening because they don't know wtf they're feeling and it bothers them)? Mostly because the usual bold-and-flirty or shy-and-stuttering options really don't work with a cold/stoic character, but obviously I love the idea of rivals-to-lovers and would love to romance someone with this character. And cold/stoic boys need to get their awkward interest across too. 😄Just wondering!

Oh, and on the note of romance. I told the best friend character that I was only interested in political marriage. In truth I would have loved an option not to answer and instead to change the subject, or to say that despite the urgency it's not a priority in their mind just yet, as my MC isn't forthcoming like that (and also is using their 'best friend' lol). I did originally choose 'not interested in marriage', but the tone of the reply didn't fit my MC, and I was also afraid that might lock my MC out of marriage later on or something? My MC would definitely marry for political reasons above all else right NOW, but my MC doesn't know what it's like to love someone yet, at which point his opinion would probably change quite a bit.

Anyway, great job so far! Keep going!🍀

As someone who has been following this games development since the Kickstarter, I can only wish you the best going forward with your current condition.

I'd say most people are happy to wait for as long as it takes for a great product to be made, so please don't be too hard on yourself over something that is frustratingly beyond your control (I had long COVID myself, as mentioned in a previous comment, though not quite as long as yours). Work at a rate that gives you the results you want.

Also, remember to take regular opportunities to chill and turn your brain to less intense, more relaxing activities so it can reset for the next time you tackle the project.

Whatever happens, I'll still be looking forward to each update leading to the game's release. :)

Just played this again recently and wanted to mention a couple things. Originally I played (and replayed) as a straight female, and romanced Dara and Azad. This time I decided to play as a masculine male MC.

First, is there any chance we could get the option before the game to choose the LI's gender? I say this because I'm playing a straight male who's interested in Rozerin and Xelara, but want to keep Dara and Azad as male (and not romance them). Yet when I choose to play as a straight male they automatically become female, and the only way I can get them gendered the way I'd prefer is to choose my MC as liking both genders (which isn't true).

Second, when Xelara captures the MC for the first time, she refers to my (as I envision, handsome) male MC as 'a beauty'. Is there any chance of coming up with a different term for male MC's like 'handsome' instead of 'beauty', or even give the reader a chance to dictate if their MC is more handsome or beautiful in the MC's own opinion?

Ah okay, thanks!

What does the title of this story mean? I've been trying to figure it out for a while.

I think saying 'I love you' to yourself is the hardest.

Thanks for letting me know. Looking forward to more! :)

Not a bad start - my curiosity is piqued and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!
Hopefully we can customize our MC's personality as a vampire, too - they were pretty pitiful at the start, which made me cringe a bit.
I would also suggest getting a good editor, as there is quite a few mistakes with syntax and phrasing. If you can get those sorted out it would read a lot better.

This is pretty interesting so far, if incredibly short; I'm looking forward to more! I hope that you plan to make the demo longer, as I feel it's way too short to be asking money for at the moment. I'll probably buy it once the demo is long enough to give a reasonable idea of the romance and nsfw content, and after we've met some of the other characters, so I can make sure there are at least a couple that I find appealing.

Also, if possible, could we get a choice for dark blond hair added to the list of hair colors?

This isn't too bad, but there were several problems with my playthrough. Keep in mind that this is just me speaking of my experience playing an MC the way I wanted/envisioned. I'm not saying all people will feel this way.

I chose to play as a cold male MC, and every stoic choice seems to boil down to 'say nothing, show no expression, and do nothing', which gets old and boring real fast. There is no ability to roleplay 'numbed by the traumatic experience yet harboring deep-seated feelings of hostility toward my family/the world'. And even if you choose the stoic choices the MC still acts like they have absolutely no agency over themselves; they're just 'tired and want to be left alone'. I want my MC to to have cultivated this cold, hard shell, not be completely defeated. Like we're talking, messed in the head to the point where they would murder their family in their sleep if he could, and most certainly will try for some pretty brutal revenge in future, if he can.

There is also no ability to note your interest in someone (like the prince) that fits a stoic character. Like you could be attracted to the prince despite yourself when you first meet him, and not understand what the feeling means, and so feel subconscious anger over the vulnerability. Yet neither of the 'flirt'/romance choices we get each time fit: being shy/flustered/stuttering (which my MC isn't) or actively flirting with him (which my MC definitely wouldn't). It would be nice if there was a more understated way to show my cold MC feels something for the annoyingly attractive prince, even if he really wishes he didn't.

I just found that coming from a position where my (technically, everyone's) MC has not felt any actual love or care since they were six years old, and even been outright mentally and physically abused, the game offers precious little choices that truly reflect how damaged the MC is.

Where is the game? It's not uploaded here, and the actual page where the game is already hosted only has the files from 2020 on it.

Roushk ❤

S'all good! It's not as if it's game-breaking; you could still click the links, just missed the context. lol.

Thanks for this - can't wait to check it out! Best of luck with working on the next update too. 🥰

Sure, when Milo broke me out of the cage I chose not to go with him and made my own way to Hazel's house. TBH I can't recall if I locked him in the cage in my place or not (in this playthrough), just that I parted ways with him before ending up at Hazel's. Hope that helps!

Replaying this game form the start, I came across a bug in Hazel's shop the morning after you first meet her and Gabriel shows up. See the image below: After he arrives, when you press 'next' it leads to a completely blank page with three options. Also, this is when I chose the option to just stand up from the table to process the news (about potentially infinite gates and that I might not get back home), instead of accepting Hazel's comfort.

EDIT: And if you pick either 'be honest with him' or 'don't answer him' they both lead to other blank pages.

EDIT2: Checked, and you also get the blank pages to these choices if you choose to 'let Hazel comfort you' on the previous page.

Great! Hope things go well for you in the meantime. :)

Just thought I'd mention that I've gotten seriously invested in the delicious hot-and-cold angst that is my broody male MC x male Lea romance. Our hunter is such a freaking mess, and I *love* it. Moarrrr, moarr I say! :D

Thanks for letting us know - I'm really glad this game isn't abandoned! Any rough estimate you could give on when the next update will be?
Still hanging out for that juicy scene where we reunite with Harry! >:D

Hi! Just  finished reading your story so far. It's pretty good so far, and I'm curious to read more. :)

I did want to point out two 'bugs' I came across.

First, if you choose Zariah to me a male, while following him up the stairs it refers to him once as 'they' instead of 'him'.

Second, if you choose your prized item as a necklace with a charm, and you choose hematite as the type of charm (or any stone other than Jade, I assume), it regardless still refers to your necklace as being a 'necklace of Jade' when you're in your room and wishing you had it.

Also, I really hope we can customise our character's appearance and build in the next update. I always enjoy doing that. :)

Just a heads up, person writing this story. I noticed this:

'Espers were even rarer, making up 27% of all catalysts.'

But 27% is not rare - that's saying almost 1/3 of anyone who's a catalyst is an Esper, which is incredibly common. Now, if it were 2%? That would be rare.

Looking forward to more Sawyer and Rowan!