I've stopped playing VNs for a year now, and I've come back recently to see how my favorite VNs are doing, one of them being this VN, and I'm glad to see it doing well. I've been here since the very first build of this VN's release, and it always has a place in my heart. I adore everything about it, the art style, the characters, it gives me such a cozy vibe I rarely find in others, and to the ones I find like this one, I cherish them deeply. I look forward to where this VN is heading, and am patiently waiting until it updates again. Take your time, devs!
Tempus Excurrens
Recent community posts
Regarding the usage of AI Art for TEMPORARY PLACEHOLDER AND REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY (for those leading to conclusions the moment they read "AI Art"). I personally do not support the usage of AI Art in any shape or form no matter how big or small it is, mostly because of the ethical connotations linked to it. Unless you can prove that you asked for permission to the artists whose art has been used to make that Ai-generated image.
As an alternative however, you guys can use stock images instead, and then stylize it the same way you did for the AI Art. Sure, it wouldn't be the exact way you envisioned it to look, but its otherwise better than potentially infringing on other artists' works.
Overall, while I understand the difficult position the team is currently in, there are still other ways to tackle it without resorting to AI Art, but I do not blame the team either for looking into it. I appreciate that you approached your audience about it!
Regarding the usage of AI Art for TEMPORARY PLACEHOLDER AND REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY (for those leading to conclusions the moment they read "AI Art"). I personally do not support the usage of AI Art in any shape or form no matter how big or small it is, mostly because of the ethical connotations linked to it. Unless you can prove that you asked for permission to the artists whose art has been used to make that Ai-generated image.
As an alternative however, you guys can use stock images instead, and then stylize it the same way you did for the AI Art. Sure, it wouldn't be the exact way you envisioned it to look, but its otherwise better than potentially infringing on other artists' works.
Overall, while I understand the difficult position the team is currently in, there are still other ways to tackle it without resorting to AI Art, but I do not blame the team either for looking into it. I appreciate that you approached your audience about it!
For people wondering of the state of the game. It's in steady progress. The author is going through something in RL with their brother regarding his health and had to set aside updating about the game's progress for priorities sake.
However, this doesn't mean that updates on the game isn't happening behind the scenes, we should be expecting an update very soon.
So in the meantime, we should be patient and don't try to rush them.
MOMMMMM!! THE GAY DEMONS ARE AFTER MY SOUL AGAIN!!!
AND ITS WORKINGGG!!!
In all seriousness, this was an entertaining read. It was angsty (with Cadgan) but also delightfully horny (with Ranzkai). All I can really criticize about is some of the lore exposition scenes are a bit too wordy, but I didn't mind them as much, and I know they're necessary for the lore. Either way, I enjoyed the story so far and can't wait for the next update.
I just wanna say, since this isn't really something usually discussed, but I really like the GUI of the game, the interfaces and menus look so appealing. As well as the small animations and loading screens
I just feel like I had to mention it because not many VNs focus on those, and it's those little details that make a VN that more enjoyable to play!
I just finished until the end of Chester's route (man, he's sus af, but I love him). And I gotta say, I like the feeling of this VN. I played a lot of VNs and only few of them, including this VN made me feel like I'm actually watching an organically progressing relationship between characters (by VN standards). There isn't much NSFW, which the VN greatly benefits from, it goes more focus to the characters' relationships without diving too deep into too much fanservice territory (But I don't mind more NSFW, hoped for more soon even, more the merrier after all~).
Music was great, Voice Acting was a welcome addition, maybe more sound effects to add more expressiveness (but that's just me). Love the artstyle and CGs so far.
Overall, I have high hopes for this VN and it's future, I am looking forward for the future builds, and see where it leads.
PS. Eddy is Hot. He is definitely a conventionally handsome dude and you can't convince me otherwise!
Spoiler Warning!
If you're talking about the Pillars:
Beer, Horehound, Feather, Pocket Bell, and Iron Ingot (in that order from left to right)
Beer - you can buy from the tavern
Horehound - found in the goat tribe, explore there
Feather - found in waterfall, explore there
Pocket Bell - defeating Goat Huntsman in Ancient Tree, explore there until you get an encounter or during the time they're training in the Goat Tribe and asking the one goat training there to fight you.
Iron Ingot - Found by defeating Werewolves in the Dark Forest, explore there