I'm so sorry, my friend. I knew saves would break. There was just too much that ended up changing for chapter 5 to work. I will be implementing a skip function as a sort of failsafe in the future though. Thank you for sticking with it though and spending the time to get through it. ^_^
Not necessarily a bug, but saves were going to be broken for sure. Some of the code from the first chapters had to be altered to get Ch 5 to work, and in order to get fonts to change correctly I had to change a few other things around - it was a whole deal. But future updates should also include a skip function so just in case saves break or you just want to try other things that will be an option instead of speedrunning 300million passages, lol. I am glad you still love it though, my dear, you are too kind. ^_^
Thank you so much! Zahn gave me so many fits, so this really helps! (Spent 4 hours troubleshooting their whole scene today, lol). Glad you enjoyed my friend!
Hello there! Thanks for reading. I agree, this is HUGE, lol. I added the "demo" actually as part of a requirement for the Amare Games jam submission. I guess it technically still is one, but it is growing ferociously. Part of that growth actually is that I may add a few more comments on hair/eye variations as well. The cook is a good choice too, I have some fun writing their variations - Chapter 5 now has some really fun ones for them. I try to channel my mother when I think of cook MCs, she's the toughest and tiniest woman I know (she's almost 80 and I am still scared of her). I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend! I hope there is more in the update that you will like as well. ^_^
Yup, everyone gets a slice of time in the spotlight with MC, but Rune may have the most. Duri doesn't get a super-exclusive spotlight, but they pop into other moments and you learn some about them through Rune. ^_^
Thank you, my friend! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! I'm cooking up more and will have an update soon as well. You are welcome to report typos too in the error form, but you may be there all day, lol. Once chapter 5 is out (*cough, later this weekend I hope, cough*), all the chapters are getting a good old scrub for typos and such. Not a full re-work, just a polish. I figured out a system to help me find those pesky errors (I am dyslexic & ADHD, which makes editing a super-challenge), and I think I can make some good improvements with what I've worked out. So, I still welcome any help you want to provide, but please don't put yourself out either, my dear. ^_^
Thank you, my friend! I am glad you are enjoying it! I hope the death of the cow didn't hit too hard, and if it's any consolation - I cried while writing it. I love cows, all animals really, it was hard. And I'm not sure where all the women are, lol. MC just isn't around many other people their age, in general, at least in the glimpse you get into their early life (there will be more memories and new characters that pop up later though). Willow, who becomes Lakota's wife, doesn't get screen time for the sake of story-focus (yet, more on her in ch 6 in future), but she's probably the main woman around MC that is around their age. The twin sisters are a decent bit older and have this silent-watcher thing going and Betony is more of a mom role. It's not intentional, I can promise you that. I also don't care much for typical gender roles so I tend to write male characters that fill roles you typically see for women characters or with characteristics that tend to get stereotyped as feminine. And I like women-badies (that goes for villains big and small, and general badasses). The Twinflower women have some secrets, btw. I hope it isn't too much of a downer and dampens your enjoyment. ^_^
I am also excited for the next chapter! It was delayed from my original goal of November, but it is getting so very close to being ready. I'm editing some final parts and might actually add a bit more to it too (just a tiny bit, another little kiss at the end). ^_^
Sorry, my dear, for this story it likely won't happen. But I am considering it for future ones! I just want to write that sort of love story with as much authenticity as I can. ^_^
I would say he loves you back, but Oswin would get all huffy and embarrassed and it would be a whole thing, lol. Just hang on a bit and he'll tell you himself. ;)
Thank you so much for the feedback, I'm glad that you found your read enjoyable. I have really loved doing this project and trying to fit in things that I would want to see while reading IFs. My goal is to make those facets of your character feel as real as possible while trying to avoid ham-fisting it. When I get a spot of time to sit down and clean up the first few chapters (definitely going to hit the grammar hard then too), I want to add a bit more customization and refine what is already there. If you have ideas for additions, I happily take suggestions. If you prefer, you can pop them into the error report form instead. It's linked in the game. ^_^
I'm so glad you had fun, my dear! Trying to get the update out the first week of December (hit some delays in November, but it's getting there)! Duri has been a persistent heart-stealer, lol. Very appropriate. ^_^
Thank you, my friend! I am very glad you connected with it, and I am happy you're here. ^_^
I'm currently working on an update too. I was really trying to get it out in November, but life kinda got in the way, so I'm thinking it's going to be the first week of December instead.
Hello my friend! I am glad that you are enjoying it! Unfortunately for this story, there won't be poly routes, but I can def see where a Duri-Oswin match would be a lot of fun though (super flipping cute!). In future IFs, I may do some poly romances, but for these characters for one reason or another, I didn't feel that it fit them as well. It's something I've been mulling on though, so we'll see what happens! ^_^
Thank you my dear! I am so glad you are enjoying the story and characters! There will be more to love soon. I also love some tunes while I write or read, I'll check out that soundtrack too! ^_^
Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend! I am so glad you are finding so much to enjoy. I can't wait to get chapter 5 out, my goal is to have it out this month (it's been a rough month though, but I am striving forward on it)! ^_^
Awe, my friend you are too kind! Your message made my day - big time.
I am so happy to add you to the coven of devoted fans, my dear. There is always room here. ^_^
I am thrilled that you have found so much to love about it, and I can't wait to share more with you (also, no shame in sampling the other ROs, we'll just keep that between us, lol).
I will strive to bring more memorable and lovable moments with these precious characters in the months to come. I also had a rough day and spent it in and out of despair. But GC will be a safe space for me, for you, and for everyone that comes here. Thank you for stopping by and for the sweet message, it was a truly bright light for me today. ^_^
The point I'm making is that you only take issue if the parents are gay specifically. I am saying parents are parents regardless of sexuality. Neither is beholden to being warned about anywhere. The description doesn't need to be "more transparent" in that fashion. The strange thing here, is that you do not seem to realize how homophobic your "advice" is. If one would not notify about straight parents, one would not notify about gay parents either.
The story isn't even about the MC's parents, they're a supporting role. There is no content to even warn about, it's a non-issue that you have a problem with due to prejudice. Your "advice" is not reasonable, it's bigoted and therefore unwarranted and unwanted.
You are not understanding, and I fully realize that you will likely not in a conversation with me. Should readers be "notified" about heterosexual parents too? I suspect your answer is 'no.' That is my issue with what you are suggesting. I will not treat parents with non-hetero orientations any differently in fiction or in real life. End of story.
Thank you, my dear, I do appreciate constructive notes, especially since I do this project alone! ^_^
I know there is going to be issues since I have no real editor or play-tester and am learning as I go. I had 2 people very briefly proof the beginning, but other than that, it's just been me. I have never coded anything in my life before this either. So, this spaghetti is going to be unhinged, my friend, lol.
Going to note too, that when I began this project - it was not for salability. It was just for the passion of it (the thought of putting it on Steam was like a far-off and untouchable dream). While I wanted it as professional as I could manage, that wasn't the end-goal, so those things were not a focus. It wasn't until sort of recently, with readers encouraging me, that I began really thinking about polishing and selling it one day. It would be a dream come true, to be sure.
Since I am now looking at possibly selling it one day, it will get extensive copyediting and refining. I just want the full story out for right now.
The menu navigation will get an overhaul when I can focus on it. I have a lot of things I want to implement on the stats along with a journal page to track the story. What's there now just won't suffice for all I have planned. I think some of the issues rest in template I've used, but with some research I can fix them.
I've had the "female-leaning" reference made once before, and I'll say what I said then - I truly believe that depends on your perception of what is inherently male, female or anything in-between. I do realize most of my audience is female-leaning, but I have more often received comments that my writing wasn't as gendered as most out there. I do not believe in gender roles or that things should be gendered - period. The lens I see through is a-gendered as it is, so I just don't see it, personally.
Two gay dads do not require a trigger warning, but your comment sure does for homophobia. Don't be sorry, if that is where your line is, I'd rather you not read my work anyway, and I certainly do not need your well-wishes either.
I am thankful that you have stopped by, my dear, and that you are enjoying my story and characters. Brutal and charming is the best compliment to me, lol. I am really shooting for this very month for the next chapter as well, so I hope it won't too long for you to wait! ^_^
