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I can't find the pickaxe? I checked my storage (to see if I bought it), Sebas's shop (to see if maybe I sold it for inventory space), and Gwyd's shop (intended spot) and can't see it anywhere for some reason

Glad you're having fun writing! The variations should definitely be interesting. Jeffery, once again, proves himself to be the best protag/MC of any VN I love his lines so much! I'm sure the update will be great!

Mac version didn't work, I think the windows version was posted there instead?

75k is still multiple updates worth for other VNs! That's an amazing amount of writing!

Everything seems to work now! Thanks!

Direct download

Hi! Very strange issue on Mac, I can't expand it? It says "Unable to expand "Dawntide_v1.05-mac.zip" into "Downloads". (Error -1 No such process.)"

That was fun! Obviously intrigued by whatever a kardion is supposed to be given MC's lack of talents atm but I think there's certainly some cute dynamics going on between the three of them. Modern fantasy setting is also pretty cool, the line about cell phones being in movies but not something MC had access to before really has interesting set up for exploration of what tech is/isn't present! A fun read to stay up to date on, I hope you guys can continue!

That's terrible news and I'm so sorry to hear about how all of that panned out. I think if you ever decide to get back into development, it would be wonderful, but I also get that having something on the back burner when you're already going through so much could be incredibly stressful and lead to burnout and more unhappiness. I have hope for a revival if it happens, I always hoped we'd get more, but am happier to know that you're doing what's best for you. 

Hang in there and keep doing what you need to do for yourself to make it through all of this. Wishing you the best.

Happy birthday! Hope you still give yourself some rest & relaxation today!

SPOILERS: 

I decided to come back to this almost a year later, and good god, that writing is still amazing. Cedric route just has hit after hit. Relatable struggles fill the whole game, but I wanted to cry at the Cedric leaves ending. It's such a complicated but sweet relationship, it feels like the true end, but there's just such high quality across the board, you can say that about almost any of the endings. (They're all great! Just that some spoiler-y ones like staying with Remus are fairly unlikely. But at the same time, when you go through the route leading up to it, it makes sense y'know? So like from Kieran as a general character/concept, probably not, but for Kieran and co. from that timeline it makes sense?) Idk. I just knew that there was a good reason I kept this downloaded instead of deleted once I finished the main route(s) of the characters I was most interested in. Cedric, as he develops, just feels so real, vulnerable, and just indescribable. I feel their dynamic as best friends who grew up together, the awkwardness of trying to make things work, and how in some routes that awkwardness and tension ultimately remains. It's unfortunate but realistic that Kieran and the whole rest of the gang don't really stay in touch in any of the routes.

 I like how the end of Cedric's route even goes into interesting details like how they had lasting trauma after y'know almost dying, something many VNs don't really acknowledge. 

Cedric and Kieran's final scene on his route also just hurts. It's sweet and there's some hope, there's some stuff there, but there's also pieces that let the reader decide for themselves if they think anything will come out of all of this. Thematically, perhaps not. But there's that flare of hope, that beacon I simply must reach out towards. Maybe that's just my own remnants of hope for a clean future that saves us. One that Cedric denies exists. 

That's one of the interesting things about him, he's constantly changing and you see that especially on his route. He struggles with his own self worth and personhood to an extent and there's just so much there to dig into, it's absolutely amazing. 

Almost a year later, and this still holds up fantastically. Hope you're doing well out there wherever you are, despite the not very active Twitter.

Hi, also wanted to thank you for the info! It is past the 4th now though, do you know if they released an updated estimated day for the update to drop?

August 5, 2023 (Day/Month/Year format)

Ah. After a reread, it appears romance would be fused with the plot. I'd miss stuff like a date here or there, but do what you must, of course. Better to finish something than to be stressed into needing to drop it.

I was under the impression dates and romance and stuff were being cut. But, if there was a way to create a singular route that maybe diverged at the end through the player making choices here or there (or even just like a "it's morning after the climax (which could be more personalized and route-y) /plot (where you just get a date or confession or whatever at the end) , who do you feel like talking to the most?") 

Admittedly though, as you said, it would be rough weaving everyone's character arcs together like that most likely in one route. I think convergence is personally good with some cutting of those group debriefs. But only you know what is going on for all the intricacies of your story and what would be best for your situation.

Lmao Sean route looks like it'll be fun from that preview. God, I love Jeffrey. Probably my favorite VN MC, one of my favorite characters out there in general. He's such a dork and he's so cute.

Do you have a Twitter? Maybe try plugging it there? And/or the furry visual novel subreddit?

Idk if this is bc I haven't played in a few updates but I've had a few issues. Most pressing being I can't level up? Exp sitting at 3476/3355

I also can't find Weldon after finding him at the farm looking for milkweed?

I hope you recover soon! That's gotta be rough that you don't even know the cause for any kinda preventative stuff in the future. But regardless of the cause, I hope that the pain isn't too bad and resolves soon. 

Pretty sure Rai has one, think it's there if you have high corruption?

I can definitely relate on that anxiety front. But I'm really glad we get these updates! I don't really expect them, but they're nice to see that you're alive and the project isn't dead. Not to say I thought this one was! I know anxiety can play some stupid mind games and I just wanted to express my appreciation for your update. I do hope things clear up a little bit for you headspace-wise. Anyway, hopefully the writing process treats you well in the coming days. I look forward to the next update when it drops!

Both sound really cool then! Wasn't sure how deep into a potential combat system we would go, but those kinds of story shifts based on major abilities should be really fun to explore

Went for a replay and Aldric really is such a cute boy~ 

Anyway, I was wondering if you might be able to help differentiate between the Mage and Spiritualist/Holy Arts. I can tell HA is going to have some strong heals, but do you think they're also going to have offensive magic or is it going to be a more healing/support/buffs class? Aldric wanted to mostly support his friends it seems, but idk the name also seemed like it could almost be a summoner of spirits of some kind. 

same~

That meeting with the guy at the end...that was one of the fastest times I've fallen for someone, holy shit. Words cannot describe how I felt. He was beautiful. The music was perfect, I really felt like he was the one. Old burning love that isn't exactly out yet and got rekindled just from seeing him. He looks like an angel and I'm so scared after some lines Riley's said. I can only hope he doesn't shatter hearts, his everything is just...so hard to describe other than divine. I love his clothes, his demeanor, though as I write this I guess we really don't know too much about the mysterious man beyond there being a past that Riley might not be entirely over. 

I have hopes for a route considering the careful wording I've seen, but I could also see him just being important for the plot and not dateable considering you seem to need to hangout with him and how Riley's feelings seem complicated and like something that'll probably be addressed in other routes.

It seems like I can't DM you on Twitter, does that mean you only accept DMs through Discord?

I'm also interested in a Mac version, should I also DM you on Discord/Twitter?

I, unfortunately, am seconding the Mac issue complaint. It says it can't be opened? (for me at least?)

Really looking forward to playing the new update, it sounds great!

I love this game and I'm really glad I found it! Minor suggestion, do you think Floris' face could be made a little lighter in color? It's hard to tell what's going on for his facial expressions on Android from my experience. 

Not fully caught up yet, but I really like the moods captured in the writing so far, especially with the banter and Rohan's first hangout!

This showed up after defeating one of the Caproots (carrot monster)

When I checked on the Twitter and saw it died, I was scared for the project, but it seems it's still kicking! Glad to hear that. Hopefully things work out soon with the artist situation and things can calm down for a while

Not sure if you're joking, but cg is of Roderick. Norman's sprite with the bandage thing near his ear is a giveaway that he isn't in the cg. The narrator is supposed to be the one talking for that line anyway, so the sprite shouldn't even be there

Glitch/Bug: I don't think Norman is supposed to be here...

RODERICK!! MY BOY!!!!! Was eagerly awaiting Roderick update and just saw this!

This was absolutely adorable! Eagerly awaiting more! 

Question though, when finished will it be out on more platforms? Curious about Mac/Android specifically, buuuut browser version worked just fine so if it was just those three that's cool too!! 

God the quality of this really is just amazing, words can't express enough about how much I love it!

EDIT: After reading the devlog, very excited about Mac version!!

Does corruption do anything in any routes aside from Rai's?

Trying to "ignore" it doesn't work btw, sends me to a screen of what I'm guessing is the werewolf dungeon, but I can't move or see my character, so it's kinda just a softlock unless I rollback and run away

Okay, for some reason, even though no prompt appeared when I went back to Ole and Sebas the quest seemingly progressed? Different problem now though about Werewolf encounters? After defeating them (by lust or HP), this occurs right after the rewards are revealed.

Hi, found two glitches.

1. If you need to revisit the minotaur cave, everything resets. Fine, but to progress you need to learn a charm skill. I now have two copies of that same skill Alluring Lust.

Also, for some reason, even though I have waaaay more than 4 ginger, a quest isn't progressing when I try to talk to the alchemist?