If you can only continue the story through a different type of media, might I suggest a game engine for text-based games made with Twine, called SugarCube. It is very easy to use, even if you have no coding knowledge, and you can add quite a few choices to your game with it.
Who would remove Myrddin's possessions like that? That being said, it would be funny if he reacted to the player doing that.
I get it. You want a detailed picture to show the scene you created. I'm sure they will be very pretty images.
Wonderful! I am curious to see how that conversation unfolds.
The games that are already included, are enough for now. I was simply curious as to what games would be available.
Ooh, do you mean a photograph? That would be nice. Aaaand, now I'm wondering if you can take pictures of him. I won't get greedy, though. Being with him is enough, after all.
Hmm...yes, I suppose it would be hard to show him a picture if he is alone. That's kind of sad.
You're welcome! I am more than happy to support such an amazing game!
Don't mention it! You are very talented, so I know the update will be great!
I am SO excited for the new version! And, I hope Noah gets an ending, this time. But, I really hope you keep the art style, because I honestly love it.
To answer a question you asked, yes, I did assume that Myrddin lived in an empty space without any items until you introduced said objects.
But, I do love the furnishings! I wonder what songs he listens to, and what the name of the plant that he keeps is. And that is such a fluffy couch~
It is truly a genius idea to click on the record player to change the ambience. I wonder what you can do with the other objects.
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Can I water the plant? Or turn the lights on and off? That would be really fun!
It is a smart idea to limit the amount of assets you have. You don't want to overwhelm yourself, and experience burnout.
While CG's sound nice, I don't believe a lack of them would take away my enjoyment of the game. It is very reasonable to restrict the number of CG's if you cannot afford to add many.
I am beginning to understand how you are able to update so frequently - you know what you can and cannot do, and do not attempt to take on more than you can. This is a very smart strategy.
You're welcome! Though, I was also thinking of ways you could comfort him or make him happy through physical contact. Maybe an encouraging pat on the shoulder, or squeezing/holding his hands.
Oh no...more ice jokes! XD Kidding! On a more serious note, I do want to continue the conversation about emotions.
I...I can finally play with Myrddin?! YES!
I wonder how you could play with him...maybe a game where you pass a ball to each other, or a card game. Chess or checkers, perhaps? Truth or dare? Ooh, I can't wait to find out!!!
You are making me really curious about version 0.3, already~
That being said, I AM really curious about everything you listed. Especially about how I affect the story.
I-It's okay! I'm sure all I have to do is give him a hug and he'll be all better! ...Surely.
It would have been pointless to have arrived in your life at an earlier time. Clearly, I was meant to bring the light back into it.
I love this early release date. If I had to wait too long on this specific game, I would have to make a Myrddin plushie to tide me over.
...But, I can't sew, and have no material to do so. >.<
Hmm...maybe I should make an instagram account. I may be able to reach more people on there to share the game with.
As for stories, I was thinking about making a canon isekai, but I can't promise anything. It honestly depends on my headspace.
Just keep doing your best as you have thus far, and you'll be fine.
Elein is a really good person. This is my new comfort game. I feel really safe around the love interest, and in our little sanctuary. Elein respects my space, but he is there when I need it. I wish I could stay with him, because he has serious abandonment issues, and I want to help him too.
I hope this is possible to do, and I also hope that I'm not being a bother, however, I'd like to ask...can it be canon, at least in one of the endings, that the player is simply BEHIND the wall, and that Myrddin is not actually alone? Otherwise, I will have to make it canon in my mind.
Elijah is so much like me, it's not even funny. Like a male replica of me. His thoughts and feelings mirror mine almost completely. I honestly relate to him on so many levels, and I love him for those reasons. PLEASE add the DLC's, I need them!
Thank you so much! I really tried hard to write this particular story, because of the feelings that your game evokes in me. Honestly, the idea wouldn't leave my head until I wrote it down.
As long as Myrddin is in the game, I'm sure it will continue to brighten my days! That reminds me of a saying: Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass - it's about learning to dance in the rain. Though, sometimes, it's hard to do without getting struck by lightning.
Oooh...my curiosity is piqued! I really can't wait to find out what it is~
I want to see him pretend to eat something without a mouth. It would be...an interesting sight, indeed. I'm really glad that I could make you laugh. They do say laughter is the best medicine, after all.
You're welcome! It's the least that I can do for introducing me to such an intriguing character.
Curious to see what antics Myrddin will get up to in the future, as well.
I wrote another reader insert with Myrddin in it! Mind you, this one is a bit more serious and definitely a bit depressing, however, I do hope you like it.
You're welcome! And thank you for showing my drawing and story. It's a bit embarrassing, but I'm happy. I advertised your game on Tumblr and Twitter, so hopefully more people can see it. I forgot all about my Bluesky account, though, so I'll talk about it there, too.
Wow, you are my favorite game developer. You are already talking about making a new dev log for the next update! Not every developer adds game content in stages, and it's torture to wait for the full game to play. But, you're also planning the script, and possible art and music changes in the update, as well.
I can't wait to read the dev log for 0.2 in the future.
By the way, you should always back up your data. At least two developers that I know lost their game data, and had to start over because of that.
I think they are called blush marks. I really miss them, but I like this new design almost as much. That picture where he is holding the little box replica of his room is...really attractive. I wouldn't mind if he knew. Just so you know, the perfectionist in me fixed up his neck so it didn't look so bent. lol
Hello! I really wanted to draw Myrddin, because I love him, so here's a picture of him! I am an amatuer artist, so it's not very good, but I hope you like it.
Yes! I actually got that dialogue. And, I had no idea it was optional. I mostly suggested it, because I felt bad for Myrddin after that dialogue, seeing as he was paranoid that he was talking to himself. But, it would be cool if it happened close to the end of the game.
It would be nice if Myrddin is the one asking about my appearance. If you add that conversation, I would love to see how it plays out.
Well, Myrddin made plenty of ice jokes. I just think that he would appreciate it if the player made jokes about his favorite thing - clouds~
In fact, I was going to make another cloud joke - but, it would probably go over your head! Pfft! Sorry, I couldn't resist.
You know, I tried to catch fog once, but I mist!
...I'm done, now.
Well, I can't brush or comb his hair, and ruffling it is a sign of affection!
I think you shouldn't try to make an apk version since you have a browser version. Everything else in the game works fine. Besides, on Winlator, changing the graphics driver and dx wrapper will show the little hand cursor on other games, so it would work on this one.
Awesome! And, I know it's late, but I want to give him valentine's chocolate, and have him make an ironic remark about it.
You're welcome! It's for you and Myrddin that I make these suggestions. Sometimes people put their game on hiatus because they run out of ideas or lose interest in it. I don't want that to happen to this game.
Not that I am not confident in your ability to continue Interact With Me, but I really want to be able to keep playing this game.
And, I hope making this game makes you happy, and is something that you want to do.
WOW! I played this game years ago, then forgot the name when I tried to search for it. I found it randomly when looking for another game, and I couldn't be happier! I can't wait to play this again!
Myrddin can, somehow, finally see the player. (without a sprite, for full immersion.)
The player chooses their description: including gender, hair color, eye color, etc.
Tell Myrddin jokes like: 'Is your head always in the clouds?' Or, 'Where am I? - on cloud nine!' Or 'It's a bit cloudy, today!'
Maybe, you can click on his hair, and ruffle it, messing it up. Or tap his shoulder to get his attention. Or hold his hand.
I was going to recommend showing a pair of hands, or just one hand, to represent the players hands, but only if you think it would fit in the game.
What about the player giving Myrddin gifts like a small ball, or a picture, or a keychain. Something to make his room a bit less empty.
Could the player give him food, too? Or, can he even eat without a mouth?
Anyway, these are just some ideas that wouldn't leave my head. I understand if you can't use all of them, I just thought they might be a nice addition to the game.
They say that time heals all wounds. Even if I can't fix my phone anytime soon, I can fix my mental state.
Thank you! I'm not expecting to be able to pay for a new phone for a while, but, I'll make do, for now.
That is a fun thought. And I have to leave through the crack to return to my world. ...Yes! (I love it when Myrddin says that!)
As it turns out, his new sprite wasn't so bad, after all. I was so focused on everything that he said - and my excitement at being with him again - that I didn't really mind it at all.
Myrddin hasn't changed a bit, which I am grateful for. He is still his same charming, witty, slightly awkward self, which is a huge relief and comfort.
I was so surprised at how helpful his advice is. Make a list if you're stressed, and deal with what you can, lay or sit down if you're angry, chew gum if you're nervous...was he this smart in the first game?
And, his facts about seeing the moon and the sun from the past because light takes a long time to get anywhere, and how hot water can freeze faster than cold water in the right conditions, and how thin clouds are seen as white because of the light that passes through it.
Honestly, I think you made me like Myrddin even more now.
And, I love how he can say my name, now! I love seeing my name on the screen, knowing that he is addressing me. It makes me feel closer to him, like he personally acknowledges me.
...But, don't think that I didn't see how he changed the subject after asking me if I loved someone. I clocked that slow burn romance warning, alright.
That ending, though. I already hated the voices, because, how can Myrddin sit through listening to them every day, and not go crazy? But, then, when they come back at the end, Myrddin tries to protect me by telling me to leave. What do they do to HIM when I'm gone, and why did the clouds on the walls get creepy faces that looked like they were crying?
I know, I know, those are spoilers. But, I couldn't help asking them. I guess I'll find out in the next update.
I am so glad that I left a review back then! It would be a shame to have Myrddin's story end so suddenly. He is such an interesting, fun, cough*attractive*cough, character. I want to be a part of his story for a little longer, and get to know him more.
One small thing that I noticed about him that I can't help but mention is how shiny his hair is. It's really very pretty.
I'll stop rambling before this gets longer than it already is. Have a great day!
