Your writing is absolutely beautiful without being overly descriptive (I get easily frustrated when I have to read a page long description about the environment XD). The setting and rules of this world were also easily digested. It feels very natural, unlike some stories I've read where I have to read an encyclopedia article before I can move on with the story.
The whole time I was reading I was so tensed up! You've truly managed to create a foreboding atmosphere and extremely interesting characters. I love them all, also I am suspicious of every single person I come across :(. I don't know why but that fork-tongue demon slithered his way into my heart, I hate him (I love him).
All the choices you can make in the game also feel impactful, even if they tie back into the main story. It makes each playthrough feel different. I have checked out your other games too and they all definitely feel unique to your brand, even if they deal with different subjects. Anyways, sorry for rambling. I just want to say that I'll happily read/play anything you create because it's just that good!
The gothic style of this particular story is perfect for me which is why it's my favourite. I am eagerly looking forward to whenever you are done with it. I'll be more than happy to pay for this quality product. Thank you PDRRook!
Thank you! <3 I am happy to hear that you enjoyed FMO! :D (I am glad the descriptions aren’t too bothersome. I am an enthusiast myself, so I love books with 123131 pages of nature descriptions etc, though I get why it might not be as interesting to everyone as it is to me haha.)
Don’t be sorry! And thank *you* again for reading and your feedback. I am in the middle of the last chapter right now, so I am tentatively hoping to release within the next 2-3 months, depending on how much free time I’ll have between work. I hope the full game will be worth the wait, regardless.
Hello I know this is a strange question to ask here but didn't know where else. I remember once on your tumblr you had a recommendation list for text based games. There was a category for each one as well and showed which were completed. I coudn't find it again, I was wondering if you could direct me to this list?
Not strange at all, no worries! I have several lists, so I am not sure which one is 'the one,' but you can check all of them [here]. It browses the 'recs' tag. Hope that helps!
This is amazing, oh my gosh. I love interactive games, and recently got back into playing them, this my first comment. I’d love to see more and eventually play the full game!
This was so good it actually made me write my first ever comment on itch. Loved the atmosphere (it has a gothic feel to it, my favorite genre), the music, the characters (their personalities are so diverse but I actually managed to love them all! wow!) I actually gaped at the cliffhanger, i'm sooo excited to read more and cannot wait! Will definitely buy it as soon as you release it:) My favorites (as of now) are definitely rez and mal<3 Keep up the good work!!
I enjoyed you game and will likely buy it once it's finished. But I really have to tell you about an issue I had with the game:
THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS:
When I started out, I got really frustrated that absolutely nothing about the world was explained. There was talk about the Overshadow, essence, ghosts - and it was not explained for a long time what those are. It sometimes felt more like a weird fever dream than a story. I was searching, if it was book two or got an explanation in the menu or it it's maybe an established universe that doesn't need explanation. Everything got explained eventually but much too late in the story. If you were going for "I don't explain anything and the reader should discover it themselves" unfortunately that didn't work out for me. This works best if the MC doesn't know as well, but here the MC has always been part of the world and knows what's going on, just the reader is kept in the dark. I will give you some points about what information would have been nice to have earlier (because I know as the author you know this and may lose focus about how it is for readers that know nothing):
What is the Overshadow? It gets explained when you are in the void (I think), which is much too late. I was asking myself if it's a fancy word for the Underworld and if all dead go there. But then why are there humans? How can a king sent troops there? Since it's a more abstract concept than Underworld, it needs explanation early on.
Essence/Chaos: I didn't have any idea for a long time what those are. The only explanation you get early about essence it locked behind the choice to make light in your room. I didn't do that the first playthrough. Than you get some when talking to Lotár about him wanting essence and that he has Chaos, but you have essece on mass. I still didn't know what those mean and was more confused than enlightened.
Ghosts. For me it was not clear for a long time that MC is a ghost. It did get mentioned that they died a first time. But really, that could mean anything. Did someone bring them back? Are they a zombie, did time get reversed, whatever. What does it mean to be a ghost, what does it look like? Are they shine-through? How can people instantly tell that you are a ghost?
Summoner: You get early on that MC is a summoner, but only later what that means. Also that you are and why you are special got explained later, but this is the leas issue for me.
I think a Glossary with explanation of those points would be enough to make the story much clearer. Or maybe in in-game explanation that is not only available with certain choices. Once you know what's going on, it's much easier to enjoy the game.
That said, I enjoyed the characters and played it with 3 different ROs so far. I hope to get more and looking forward for the whole thing.
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This story has really captivated me.
Your writing is absolutely beautiful without being overly descriptive (I get easily frustrated when I have to read a page long description about the environment XD). The setting and rules of this world were also easily digested. It feels very natural, unlike some stories I've read where I have to read an encyclopedia article before I can move on with the story.
The whole time I was reading I was so tensed up! You've truly managed to create a foreboding atmosphere and extremely interesting characters. I love them all, also I am suspicious of every single person I come across :(. I don't know why but that fork-tongue demon slithered his way into my heart, I hate him (I love him).
All the choices you can make in the game also feel impactful, even if they tie back into the main story. It makes each playthrough feel different. I have checked out your other games too and they all definitely feel unique to your brand, even if they deal with different subjects. Anyways, sorry for rambling. I just want to say that I'll happily read/play anything you create because it's just that good!
The gothic style of this particular story is perfect for me which is why it's my favourite. I am eagerly looking forward to whenever you are done with it. I'll be more than happy to pay for this quality product. Thank you PDRRook!
Thank you! <3 I am happy to hear that you enjoyed FMO! :D (I am glad the descriptions aren’t too bothersome. I am an enthusiast myself, so I love books with 123131 pages of nature descriptions etc, though I get why it might not be as interesting to everyone as it is to me haha.)
Don’t be sorry! And thank *you* again for reading and your feedback. I am in the middle of the last chapter right now, so I am tentatively hoping to release within the next 2-3 months, depending on how much free time I’ll have between work. I hope the full game will be worth the wait, regardless.
Hello I know this is a strange question to ask here but didn't know where else. I remember once on your tumblr you had a recommendation list for text based games. There was a category for each one as well and showed which were completed. I coudn't find it again, I was wondering if you could direct me to this list?
Btw I love this game, can't wait for more
Not strange at all, no worries! I have several lists, so I am not sure which one is 'the one,' but you can check all of them [here]. It browses the 'recs' tag. Hope that helps!
Thank you! :D
thank you sm!
This is amazing, oh my gosh. I love interactive games, and recently got back into playing them, this my first comment. I’d love to see more and eventually play the full game!
Thank you and welcome back! :D I am in the middle of writing the last chapter right now, so it shouldn't be long before you get to play the full game!
YES!! THANK YOU ^^^^
i came for mirren then became so obsessed with rez this man will literally be the death of me
Hopefully not literally though😏
This was so good it actually made me write my first ever comment on itch. Loved the atmosphere (it has a gothic feel to it, my favorite genre), the music, the characters (their personalities are so diverse but I actually managed to love them all! wow!) I actually gaped at the cliffhanger, i'm sooo excited to read more and cannot wait! Will definitely buy it as soon as you release it:) My favorites (as of now) are definitely rez and mal<3 Keep up the good work!!
Why, thank you (fellow gothic enjoyer)! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed FMO and all the
clownscharacters !I just got my paycheck so be prepared because as SOON as this comes out my money is yours!!!!!!!
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Hey author,
I enjoyed you game and will likely buy it once it's finished. But I really have to tell you about an issue I had with the game:
THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS:
When I started out, I got really frustrated that absolutely nothing about the world was explained. There was talk about the Overshadow, essence, ghosts - and it was not explained for a long time what those are. It sometimes felt more like a weird fever dream than a story. I was searching, if it was book two or got an explanation in the menu or it it's maybe an established universe that doesn't need explanation. Everything got explained eventually but much too late in the story. If you were going for "I don't explain anything and the reader should discover it themselves" unfortunately that didn't work out for me. This works best if the MC doesn't know as well, but here the MC has always been part of the world and knows what's going on, just the reader is kept in the dark. I will give you some points about what information would have been nice to have earlier (because I know as the author you know this and may lose focus about how it is for readers that know nothing):
I think a Glossary with explanation of those points would be enough to make the story much clearer. Or maybe in in-game explanation that is not only available with certain choices. Once you know what's going on, it's much easier to enjoy the game.
That said, I enjoyed the characters and played it with 3 different ROs so far. I hope to get more and looking forward for the whole thing.
Hi, player. I just added a glossary to the demo. You can access it at the start of the game or during by clicking on the book icon. Hope that helps!
can't wait for more.
One more chapter to go, and I’ll be ready to deliver!
i thirst for more.........
And I hope to soon be able to quench your thirst. 😊