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well for bug reports i have often seen repeating dialogue and i remember is chapter 4 i once interacted with the fast travel of the residential district and nothing happened i was straight up stuck and had to reload thankfully i had saved recently

yes i think that is necessary to tell people tho i have a question is it possible to get the required scores without sitting next to the emperor?

okay maybe not all powerful but at least pretty strong with a ton of spells or more stuff with baal

well like how carla finds about you and kira and interacts because they are in the same place the academy has none of you could end up "being" with the entire academy and no one notices aside from this eloise scenes just repeat such as the shower one it just repeats and doesn't acknowledge you have seen this once same for her bedroom scene majorie is a worse version of beatrix, Kira and Edith it seems and its bit weird we can just deny her ending and she will ask the same question over and over the fact you can only avoid or submit to her i was hoping for a bit better or aleast the good ending rather then a game over finally the bathroom scenes needed some refinement (since the "free use" thing happened i was hoping for more variation and consequences) but the only athlete you can have a relationship with is the captain who after the first game you cannot talk to and our friend just doesnt even ask questions about it

what i think should happen is more interaction with others over our actions (we could have a kira and carla situation but with way more members)

paths being more developed and refined

and finally a type of graduation if possible this should give us some stuff and have us recognized as a qualified mage (the emperor points out we have no formal qualifications when in noble goals)

to make certain things repeatable we could go for extra classes or become a part time professer/assistant ;-; your choice

lastly if you read this much thank you i just ranted alot but i have a couple of issues with the elize path and I also some suggestions for the adventurer's guild if you want to hear it (as well as a question regarding santhora)

mdqp177 days ago

I can probably fix the repeating dialogue, but you gotta tell me where/when you saw it, or the exact wording so I can track it down.

Did you try the fast travel again after you reloaded? Was it day or night?

It's probably not possible if you don't sit next to him. I haven't double checked how many points you have available, but there is a drastic reduction if you don't sit next to him.

In the mage guild ending, Erica looks cool (see attached image), isn't that enough? Although it seems like it was bugged and didn't show up during the ending (but it unlocked in the gallery). I just don't see how the Empress ending should have anything to do with also getting spells and becoming powerful.

Note that some of the content in the academy is still a work in progress. I'll make sure the Eloise shower scene reflects that it's not the first time afterward. I don't think Marjorie's path is going to be changed at this point: I feel she got the protagonist where she wants, which is why she doesn't see the need to push, and just lets you come to her, and she is selfish enough that it didn't make sense for me to write an ending where you can continue playing.

I can see a scene or two for the "free use" stuff being added to round things up. The romance with the captain isn't complete just yet, but it's getting there. I'll make sure to add more gossip with the cheerleaders, that's a good point. Also, note that if you don't get involved with the captain, you can actually have group sex with some of the team members (the two paths are mutually exclusive).

I honestly don't think I am going to add more "crossover" paths at this point. I liked the idea with Carla and Kira, but after you do it once, it kind of loses impact. Plus, the characters have to make sense together, which is kind of a rarity. Finally, the academy is taking too much time already, and I am trying to finish the game, so I don't think I'd go for it at this point in time.

Similar deal for a "graduation", it's beyond the scope of the game. If you do complete all the classes, however, I can at least acknowledge it, and maybe use it as another way to get a vote when trying to become a noble, so that there is an effect outside the academy. I could also have something in the mage guild, and perhaps a slide during the ending. Once you finish all classes, I was thinking about repeatable bonuses you get for still showing up, but I have been stalling because it's hard to balance properly.

Paths being more developed and refined is a bit generic. If you think a specific path needs work, you can tell me what it lacks in your opinion, and I'll consider improving it if I like the idea and it fits my schedule for the game.

Sure, you can ask/tell me more. I'd recommend you keep the messages a bit shorter, though, otherwise it's hard to respond (you can always bring up other topics you have in mind later, no need to tell me everything in one go). Some grammar would also be appreciated. It's hard to read without punctuation, especially for a non-native english speaker like me.

Infinite176 days ago (1 edit)

Firstly, for the bug reports I'm sorry I can't remember, do you have a Discord or another way of reporting because I don't come at this site's comment section often.

the reason I'm asking for another Kira and Carla situation is because, if we go around "doing" the entire academy someone is bound to notice so unless everyone in the academy in all paths is fine with that there should be some confrontation.

side note: every time I say Kira I think of Light (death note)

Charlies and Eloise pretty much, just make it longer so it has more development (Eloise practically has none) and have some random encounters with some effects on the overall academy. (kind of similar to how professor Selina's class gets a change)

tbh I would just be happy to see a more active Baal in the game, or Baal interacting with Orc timeline girl since they both have an affinity for time.

My friend, I am also a non native speaker so I apologize for my bad grammar and lack of punctuation may I ask where you hail from?

okay so from what I can see Santhora just cares about intercourse and breeding in that order and her preferred follower would be poly and bi (our protagonist) at least that's what I derived from the game

mdqp176 days ago

I do have a Discord, but so far I kept it for patrons-only (or rather, you must donate at least once to get the invite link). I did it like this to make it easier to moderate, although it might be too restrictive.

There are other ways to contact me, though: I have a blog, I have threads for my game on several forums (like F95 Zone, or TFGames) and you can send me reports to this email: mirko.della@tiscali.it

I get what you mean, but the academy has been dragging for a while, so I am wary of adding new content. Also, I am not sure I have any interesting ideas for a showdown between Charles and Eloise (or the others, for that matter).

Eloise is getting new scenes, so there is that, and I can think of including some events around the academy which are affected by your relationships, that makes sense.

One of the reasons why Baal is so restricted as a character is because otherwise it would warp the story and the world around him (same deal for the "orc timeline girl"). It would be different if the story revolved around time travel (or something similar) at its core, but as it is I'd rather keep him on the fringe.

No need to apologize. :) I am italian!

Yeah, that's the gist of it. Santhora is like a very romantic bimbo who happens to be a goddess, pretty much, so she brings life, love, happiness and chaos wherever she goes.

Infinite174 days ago

Slightly disappointed about the discord because well these sites aren't as convenient or accessible as a social media platform

well you would then have to add something that explains why there is no confrontation at the academy yourself said you like a good story but this seems to be a rather obvious hole i understand you want to finish the game but you made a really good thing at least finish it without any regrets

well that's good Eloise scenes did require refinement

yeah i can understand its a pretty big side plot tho if you make a spin off or a sequel to this game some time travel might be cool (its complicated and messy but if done right it can be pretty good)

well i figured that about Santhora (incompetent/corrupt gods can make a god of war similar story)

My main issue with Elize is that she is random she shows up after you become a noble and unlike other times you have only two options before permanently locking you in her path after that you would think there might be an interaction between her and Kira due to both of them helping the Merchants guild (Kira might not be happy about the manipulation) and the end of her path is an optional ending to what is her main goal (why does she sit in your mansion without any issues when she needs you to have kids)

mdqp173 days ago

Well, everyone has emails, at least, XD

I am not big on social media, in fact I dragged my feet even to get on Discord, so I guess I am a bit harder to reach than your average indie dev.

Originally, the academy wasn't going to be in the game: I had plans to wrap things up a while ago already, but patrons voted to extend the development and things are taking much longer than I originally estimated. The game has been in development for several years, so at this point I'll have to live with some thing not being perfect for the 1.0 release. That doesn't mean I can't update the game at a later date, but I want to get some closure and then move on to my next game.

I kind of want to make a time travel game, but I am not sure if I would set it in Caliross, although it's something to consider, now that you make me think about it. Then again, it's going to be years before I get around to it, most likely (my next game is already decided, and in the early stages of development).

Eliza doesn't deal directly with Kira, but she does have contacts with the League of Merchants, which is why the two never really interact (Kira doesn't really have a reason to be suspicious of her, and her bosses have business with Eliza, so there isn't a good reason to have them meet). While she does have her own "bad end", she is also featured in the ending slides if you completed her path, and she affects a few things here and there, actually (for example, you can't become empress if you are involved with her).

Infinite172 days ago (1 edit)

Emails are becoming an old art tho, not that I mind but social media is faster.

Well seeing as how you wish to complete the game all I can say is that brothel in military outpost needs to be refined so you can hire and get some different scenes on certain conditions and tweak for repeatablity.

Improve and update the walkthrough drastically after completing game divide missions by chapter then, area that's my suggestion also you have made a lot of comments about adding some content so evaluate those and for traits guide link each quest and random event which is effected by a trait (for bimbo have both that and choices that require more then 60 INT) be descriptive the reason I'm stressing this is because the walkthrough is the only way players can fully experience the game so it needs to be top notch

asking to add a Samantha path might be a bit much but I feel like it could be part of the game (I mean if we take the deal in the eye mission after that she practically moons over us)

I still find it strange that the two don't interact at all (Kira doesn't get curious especially with Erica involved??) and the fact we can not do the ending and the the rest of the game instead is a little strange.

Lastly, what's the deal with the spider Lady it hints at dreams and the possibility to return a second time so.. who is she and I'm guessing her content got or is getting cut and I feel Rahib isn't very fleshed out

mdqp170 days ago

I'll take a note to double-check the brothel before 1.0. No guarantees, but I'll at least look into it.

The walkthrough will probably get updated soon-ish, and I'll try to sort the quests by chapter (it should be easy to do). I generally mention whenever there is content tied to traits or stats, but that's usually more relevant for the H-scenes list (which is much further behind). Honestly, I don't personally think the walkthrough is so vital, but I am sure it's convenient for players, enough to justify putting some effort into it.

Samantha likely won't get a path. I prefer it when not all the characters end up in bed with the protagonist, and Samantha is perfect as supporting cast, rather than a love interest.

Kira already has her moment with Carla and Erica, so that already makes it less interesting to pursue another "confrontation" involving her for me. Generally speaking, they also don't cross paths often, and Eliza has leverage as someone with business relationships with the League, I think it makes sense to leave it as it is.

The spider lady is just flaunting her status and power over you. She is basically confident you'll come back to her, eventually, as you can't possibly resist her and she has all the time in the world, but her content ends there. I'll give Rahib another look, although no city really compares to Tarkas, as far as content goes.

Infinite170 days ago

Well Samantha does seem romantically attracted as well and we even have a scene with her so a bit late for that

i personally would not have done half the stuff i have without the walkthrough

hmm okay and at this stage reworking would be a hassle

tho exactly whats the lore behind her (the spider lady) well remember that fairy queen scene it supposedly marks you but you can repeat it at night like nothing happened then the dancers and the catiriollon thing is a bit messy (so if you take a lesson with them and then use it you get a scene with the twins then if you use it again at home you get god of arts marriage and then this repeats) and domnique does not have proper repeat and our healer girlfriend path doesn't go anywhere

mdqp168 days ago

Samantha gets swept by the mood quite easily, as you might have noticed, and the scene isn't much when you get down to it. Let's say that Erica doesn't want to take advantage of her. :p

Anything you thought was particularly cryptic but isn't meant to be a secret?

The spider lady comes from a rare species. In the pantheon of Caliross, they occupy a weird spot, since they aren't gods, but are still direct creations of Byr (who created all the other gods). The demons are also direct creations of Byr, but unlike the demons, they have at least been "touched" by Santhora. While their reproductivity is also stilted, they can make up for it with "broodmothers" from other species. They are all females, and have the ability to create their own domain as well as travel through different planes (they rarely appear on Caliross, simply because they go to other planes with different species, generally).
Their powers are kind of a necessity, given how they reproduce, although it's partly a double-edged sword (they get infatuated with whoever they develop a bond with).
This is what I remember I had in mind when writing her. Note that not all of it is ironed out, since I didn't think there was a reasonable way to introduce all of this background info, and it wasn't strictly necessary for the scenes and her character.

The fairy queen scene is likely to be turned into a one shot, but I left it repeatable for now.

The carillon will also be changed in the future (I had left it repeatable just because I hadn't added all the art to it yet, but now I can put an end to it).

I'll see if Dominique needs a repeatable final scene. Tania is basically finished at this point (with the scene I added for her in the last public update), I just need to consider adding her to the ending slides.

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