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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.
Can I give you a few suggestions for the game?
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!
YAY! IT'S HEEEEEREEE!!!!
*Cough.* I'm calm now. Please ignore the crazy.
In the few days between now and the last time that we talked, things have been...rough to say the least.
My phone screen cracked. Badly. I've been stressed out - like, a LOT. That feeling caused me to do something stupid:
I placed my phone on the top of the fridge, forgot it, and it fell when I opened the fridge.
I would usually never do something like that, but, it's done, and now I have a cracked phone I can't fix.
Full disclosure: I have no current way to fix it, no other device, so I'm playing games on this broken thing.
It still works, but seeing the cracks while while playing is depressing.
However, I'll still play this. Myrddin is my coping mechanism, and stress reliever. I really missed him! I just hop things are going better for you.
Stay safe, and healthy, okay?
You really do understand mental illness well. I truly did feel as if I was the protagonist, because we are so similar:
anxious, prone to panic attacks, inclined to avoid people, constantly hearing negative thoughts.
You are a really good writer, too! I could feel and understand the mc's emotions towards the things that Geist said.
I believe that I would be susceptible to Geists' words, as well. He is good at manipulating, and gaslighting the protagonist, which, I suppose, is why he was created.
...
SPOILERS!!!
Geist is obviously a manifestation of the protagonists insecurities, and I can understand that voice of derision and doubt. Thank you for the kind words at the end of the game. You are really sweet to say that.
Kalei is a sweetheart, and someone that I wish I knew in real life. If Geist is doubt and negativity, Kalei is support, and encouragement. Thank you for creating him, and making him romanceable. I really enjoyed his route!
If YOU ever experienced anxiety, or depression, then I hope you were able to feel better, and get support and love from friends, and loved ones. You deserve it for helping people with this game! <3
And, thank you so much for porting this to android. I know it probably wasn't easy, so, really, thank you!
You're welcome! This sequel is too interesting not to comment on!
I see. When you rewatch a movie, you could understand something you didn't before - like a character's motive for doing something.
Ah...like, if I'm stuck in the room, so is Myrddin, so I would be forcing him to remain against his will. Then, if he is free of the room, I'll stay with him anywhere else in the game.
Before I even started playing games, I would immerse myself in books, and would feel a variety of emotions for different characters. Almost as if I was in their shoes.
I played Persona 3 portable, so that I could play as a girl. And I watched people play Persona 5 online. It really is a fun game!
I am so glad to be the one to introduce you to Vocaloid! Hmm...I imagine Myrddin having a smooth, confident voice that comes across as sarcastic in certain moments. Now I wish that I could find a character with the voice I described.
You're welcome! I love discovering new words, as well!
And I really do like DDLC, so it really makes me happy that your game resembles it.
Yeah, someone who doesn't know what they are doing, could mess up the game files.
Yeah, isolation can affect your mental health. I wouldn't want that for Myrddin.
I can't wait to find out how you can interact with objects in the background.
Oh, someone else does the artwork? That's okay. Lots of people hire artists for their game, I love the artstyle, either way.
I am happy that you liked the game, but I do not believe that I will be returning to it. Drawing in MS Paint is so hard, and drawing backgrounds would be impossible for me. Plus, I can't really think of how I would continue it.
Who is talking about Undertales artwork? I personally think it is really good.
I think I understand. As long as the character fits the story, it doesn't necessarily matter how they look. One character, however badly drawn, can work with a game, as long as you give them a good personality, and have a decent script.
Oh, sorry for the confusion. I wasn't complaining because of the aesthetic or vibe, but for a more shallow reason. (Please don't kill me!) He was adorable before, and I guess I have played too many dating sims with characters that resemble his previous sprite, and now that is more my preference.
But, as I said before, this is your game, and you should do what you want with it. If you are more accustomed to this new version, and in the end you decide that you do not like the softer version, it is your decision to keep the sprite that you like best.
Ah, well, if you want to make him an obsessive yandere, I wouldn't mind. If that is what you mean by selfish. I kind of like those types of characters.
Honestly, you shouldn't feel pressured. I really like your writing, and Myrddin's personality. You could have just made a short sequel that was a simple kinetic novel, and I would be happy if Myrddin was in it.
You're welcome! I love replying to anything that you write about this game. I am very much interested in it, and it makes me so curious.
Stay healthy, and hydrated, and enjoy your week as well.
You treat me like something worth talking with, not at.
SO adorable! That one line makes me want to hug him!
Subtle hints and missable scenes? Sounds like I might have to replay it a few times to make sure I don't miss anything. Which is good, because it gives me an excuse to play it again.
Sometimes, I play a game, and know the second playthrough won't be as fun as the first time. Like watching the same movie again, and again. But the replayability sounds promising with this game.
I already know that there is more to Myrddin than meets the eye, but I'm curious as to what you mean by that.
People are all different, so they are going to think differently, and have different opinions. Someone may have a contrasting view of a scene, but humans always have divergent points of view, however, I believe that they will all love each part of the game, either way.
I do wonder how you will balance the differing perspectives. This should be interesting to see.
As long as I can find a way to stay with Myrddin in the end, or he says that I can keep visiting him (when I play the game again), I'll be happy.
Playing a mini game that I'll lose sounds both frustrating, hilarious, and challenging, and getting life changing advice that isn't life changing sounds exactly like Myrddin~
"The experience with Myrddin is meant to feel personal. Not just “a character on a screen,” but someone you genuinely spend time with. Ideally, by the end, he feels like a close friend, even with the screen in between."
Myrddin already feels real to me, compared to a lot of other fictional characters. I can, of course, tell reality from fiction, but I use games as an escape from reality, and Myrddin really IS like a close friend. (As sad as that sounds.)
But, your description there sounds a lot like a vocaloid song called 'Glass Wall'
Let me digress for a moment, and show you some lyrics from the song, so you can understand what I mean.
Lyrics:
Can you see me?
The pixels on your screen
My voice that can reach you
The one thing that breaks through
The words that you type
They keep me warm at night
But why can't I feel you
To be there, just us two
If I could break through
Just for a day
Less than two inches from you
Yet so far away
But this glass wall between us
Won't keep us apart
I will sing out my heart
Just for you, my love
If you want to listen to the song yourself, you might want to search for Dex's version. In my opinion, Dex has the clearest voice out of the other vocaloids.
Returning to the subject, I would not mind being stuck in a room with him. I would even plead with you to give me a guide on HOW to get stuck with him.
He already feels very realistic. The conversations are very 'vérité' (it means to convey realism), except I use the word for this game rather than filming which the meaning is typically for.
Myrddin doesn't just blur the line of fiction, he almost feels like Monika at the end of Doki Doki Literature Club, except even more immersive.
Awww, the option buttons are clouds~ So cute!
Actually, I DO need advice for stress. >.< Thanks Myrddin! Lol!
Looking at the 'Hello' and 'Can you see this?' text files...will the player have to mess with the game files? Because that would be so cool!
At least you can draw. Out of the few games that I tried to make, only one of them had hand drawings instead of AI, and I am not proud of it.
Besides, Myrddin is very attractive! Er, I mean handsome. No, I mean drawn very well. (>////<)
As for the UI, I love the cloud designs, I really do. It is so cute!
I really hate to say this, but, I still don't like his new look. It's a shame, because I genuinely love everything else about the game.
I'm going to be honest - my opinion on that likely won't change, and that is truly regretful.
I would guess why he was put inside the cube, but if I'm right, it could be a spoiler, so I'll keep my thoughts to myself this time.
What I will say is, he looks terrified, and I think he's shaking in the picture after easing into the frame.
Okay, I've just about written a full-length novel here, so I'll stop now.
I am really looking forward to playing the demo next moth, and seeing Myrddin again. I know the wait will be worth it.
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John and Cain's routes are done: https://notome-games.itch.io/gbd-demo/devlog/1191017/game-release-wave-one
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John and Cain's routes are done: https://notome-games.itch.io/gbd-demo/devlog/1191017/game-release-wave-one
Testing out the sprite is a good compromise. While I would never be totally comfortable with it, I would still play the game if you finalize it, simply for Myrddin.
Seeing his questions without question marks would be funny, in a good way. What if I said that I hated clouds? Just kidding! *Mentally apologizes to Myrddin.*
Your enthusiasm for the skinship options is making me curious about what you will do with them. I honestly can't wait to see those interactions!
Now I'm excited for the romance route! Myrddin really is a good friend, though. Arrogant, and rude, yet also charming and a great conversation partner.
I'm sure that you could come up with a lot of creative ideas when it comes to fourth wall breaking. Though, I wonder what a yandere/ obsessive Myrddin would be like.
I understand that curiosity. Wanting to see how your character could transform with a certain voice, is normal. My friend Melancholy Marionette has told me that she adds voice acting because it makes the game better. Voice acting or not, I would still play it.
I suppose it wouldn't take as long if there weren't many animations. That was what I was worried about. I guess I should consider myself lucky that this is a game, and not an animated tv series.
Two heads are indeed better than one. And I am more than happy to give ideas and criticism at any time.
January? Yes! That's really soon! I know it's just a demo, but, I'm really excited for it, already.
I know that I keep saying it, but, I genuinely cannot wait to see Myrddin again!
Stay safe and healthy this winter.
Every other opinion on the changes to the game will be positive, so I just want to get the negative opinion out of the way:
The changes to Myrddin's sprite.
I genuinely think that the original sprite was cuter, and I don't think that I can get used to the new one. Making his sprite a full one is a good idea; it is simply that his features are sharper, and he's taller than I imagined him to be.
But, all changes are for you to decide, and I fully accept that.
I like the cube-like environment. Myrddin feels isolated, and a room like that would reflect those feelings.
About his personality, Myrddin already feels like a real person I can get attached to, but having him remember what the player does would make the game even more immersive.
Some chat bots can remember what you say as well, making the conversations feel more real, instead of seeming as if you are talking to a virtual character, or a machine.
An example of a future conversation with Myrddin could be as follows:
"[Player name], do you have a favorite hobby? Something that you enjoy doing more than any other activity?"
You give your answer, and then later on, Myrddin mentions it like this:
[Choice]: 'What do you do when you feel sad?'
If your answer is your favorite hobby, Myrddin's response could be:
Myrddin: "Of course! Because it's your favorite hobby, correct? Obviously it would cheer you up."
I'll try to give you a few options for interactions, but, they might not realistically fit into a horror game. ...Remember, I like Myrddin in a more romantic way.
Options:
Having Myrddin say that he wants to enter the player's world to see them in person.
If possible...er maybe adding skinship. Like patting his head, or clicking on his hand to indicate that you're holding it.
This is admittedly silly, but maybe an option to give him gifts.
Dating sim-like elements like responses that are flirty, or shy, or joking.
...Just to name a few things. Hee-hee~
I will assume that you don't want ideas for the horror part, since you didn't ask, however, please allow me to make a suggestion.
If the player leans more into flirty/romantic options - (assuming there are any added), Myrddin can become obssessed with the player, and attempt to literally "break the fourth wall" by cracking the screen. Or, at least it could look that way, if you draw his sprite bashing the screen with his hand until cracks appear.
I honestly don't mind what audio is used. No offense whatsoever is meant here, but I play the game strictly for Myrddin, so I don't care too much about the audio.
Okay, I may have lied about only one negative opinion. HOWEVER, this isn't a criticism, so much as a warning:
Voice acting is a bad idea to me for two reasons.
The biggest reason is the amount of time it would take, and how that would slow down the progress of the game.
The second reason is simply that I like to imagine what Myrddin sounds like myself, so I wouldn't even have the volume up for voice acting. I have - in my mind - the perfect voice for him. Kind of smooth and soft like butter.
If you think making different outfits for Myrddin would be too much work, then you don't have to do it. Frankly, I like his current outfit, and I feel like it is good enough.
I have similar complaints about animation: It could slow down progress, and sometimes if the artist gets sick, or has to take a break for some reason, the progress of that part of the game has to be stopped temporarily.
Well, those are simply my thoughts and opinions. In the end, whether I love or hate an idea, this game is your project, and every decision is yours to make.
I just hope that I can see Myrddin again, soon...or whenever is it possible to see him. ^-^
I am so happy that you like my writing so much! I honestly just wrote what I felt at that moment, and it all came flowing out. The real credit goes to you, however; without your character, no story would have been created.
I was only inspired to write it because of Myrddin, after all.
That's okay, I love reviews! Especially positive ones. ^-^
I must admit, the thought of a longer, fully fleshed out version of the game, makes my heart pound. I'm actually embarrassed by how excited I became at the very idea of it.
But, that is a good thing, because if a full version of the game does get released, it would make me so happy!
It was no effort at all. If I let my thoughts drift, it is easy to imagine interacting with Myrddin, and how we would engage in conversation.
I must thank you for introducing me to such a wonderful character. For that, I am truly grateful.
I couldn't stop thinking about Myrddin, so I had to release my thoughts, somehow.
I wrote this...drabble? Short story? To let my feelings out, and I'm sending you the link in case you want to check it out.
And, do let me know if there is any issue with using your game to write a story. I did add a disclaimer, however.
This is the link: https://www.quotev.com/story/17203191/Behind-The-Screen/1
My thoughts are under a spoiler tag to be safe.
SPOILER:
I'm kind of sad that Mink wasn't real. I liked his character a lot; I wish that he had been the human instead of Poppy.
End of spoiler. In a nutshell, I wish that Mink had a happy ending, because I really like yanderes, and I love Mink's personality.
I was looking forward to this game, until I found out it was a Unity game. I tried to play it on an emulator, (Winlator) but it crashed at the start. Is there any chance that you could port it to android or even renpy? Renpy games can be played on Joiplay (another emulator), so it could work on mobile.