A Mage Reborn, Book Two (WIP) - UPDATED April 5th, 2025 | Book One Released!

[Parivir]

Recruiting Beta Testers!

Hello! Now that the game is starting to get into a more advanced stage of its development, I’m looking to expand my beta testing team. Please read on if you would like to help test and edit the game!

Benefits I’m offering beta testers:

• For obvious reasons, beta testers will gain access to new updates roughly 3-5 days before it is released to anyone else.
• Access to an exclusive channel in the AMR discord where I post WIPs of the game’s art assets as I receive them, and sometimes blabber about plots and plans I have for upcoming updates.
• Special merch that will be mailed to your doorstep sometime after Book I’s release, with my compliments!

What I’m looking for from beta testers is feedback on the build before it goes out to patrons. In descending order of priority (though all are important):

• Game-breaking bugs (most of which should be cleared via Quicktest, but just in case!)
• Continuity errors (i.e. pronouns, the game showing you a limp-exclusive passage when your injury is something different, mentions of Nyx when your phantasma is Satiel; you get the idea)
• Misdirection (a *goto-*label error, which makes the text repeat/look disjointed)
• Sensitivity reading (Am I portraying discrimination insensitively? Am I propagating harmful stereotypes? etc.)
• Grammar & spelling issues
• High-level feedback (plot, pacing, character development, dialogue). Ex: ‘I was confused how everyone found out about the mage’s innocence’, ‘I found x character unsympathetic and unlikeable because x y z, I think it would improve their character if they a b c’
• Choice suggestions ('I wanted to say x at y scene, but the option wasn’t available)
• Weird stat adds ('I thought this option would add +Emotional, but instead I got +Charming)
• Writing style and diction

As a general rule, I welcome any and all actionable and elaborated feedback, no matter the nature. It just so happens that I won’t act on them all the time, either because I don’t agree with the feedback, or most likely because there are time/energy constraints.

If you are interested in applying, please note that:

• You will be expected to submit beta testing reports on a regular, per-release basis. Beta testers who do not submit their reports on two builds without prior notice ahead of time will lose their beta tester status*.
• You must have a discord account, or agree to set one up.
• You must be willing to submit your feedback in the required format, via Google Sheets, with the following template (which will be made available to you upon becoming a beta tester):
  
  
• (Filling out the file and line fields is optional, but appreciated. Special thanks to the amazing @IambicTrochee for coming up with this format!)
• This should go without saying, but please keep exclusive information (like the beta build’s contents and stuff in the private beta testing channel) to yourself.

*At each beta-test build release, I will denote a ‘deadline of feedback submission’ in the build’s opening screen. This is not a hard deadline, and submissions beyond that point are still useful! It just signifies the time I’d need the feedback to be received by in order for it to be implemented in the Patreon build. It is most likely a couple of days after the beta release, and one day before the Patreon demo release.

Application:

I am receiving applications via email, at amagereborn@gmail.com. If you wish to apply, please send me an email, with details as follows:

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Paste this form into the email’s body:

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Pronouns :

Please list or mention, if any: writing and/or programming experience, your relevant experience in beta-testing other choice games, Choicescript familiarity, writing/programming your own IFs, and any other information you think may be relevant to your aptitude as a beta-tester.

Please list or mention, if you are comfortable disclosing it: your nationality, age (just major/minor is fine too), minority groups you belong to/identify as (for sensitivity reading purposes). It is okay to leave this field blank–your application will still be processed.

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I already have four incredible beta testers working with me at the moment, and am presently looking for an additional four-five people , to prevent myself from getting overwhelmed. Deadline for application is 21st of April, 2021, at 11.59 GMT +7.

Thank you very much for your interest!

[Konoi]

@Parivir

Thanks for the deep-dive! Since it’s pretty cosmetic I’m unlikely to make further edits to Sunblind , but it’s good to know for future reference.

Yeah, it’s not that important!
It’s mostly me seeing a weird thing and having to understand it so it won’t bother me anymore!
And you’re welcome for the other one! I didn’t notice it, from the stat screen as it appears in game alone, which is weird considering it should be more obvious… Oh well!

And of course I don’t expect you to answer to my theories about how phantasma affect the MC
But debating with other players is cool!

[idonotlikeusernames]

@Parivir

You must have a discord account, or agree to set one up.

Well that rules me out, hope the forum version will continue to receive updates as well…even if it is last in line behind beta and patrons.
I wish you the best of luck regardless and I’ll be watching this one for the publication queue if nothing else.

@Parivir

I won’t be putting any more cents in on the ongoing discussion since it’s starting to brush elbows with spoiler territory. x) Your questions will hopefully be answered as the game progresses.

Probably need to see whatever it is they actually want Eli to do the mc to find out more…and first we’ve got to rescue the cutie.

@Konoi

they simply take a lot of time to recover

I get the feeling that the mc’s recovery times are way more severe than they are for other mages of comparable ability though. That is still a form of being less powerful…even if it doesn’t impact theoretical max power it is still a potentially severe hindrance to total power.
If that is correct I guess the mc might do well to switch to bows, guns or crossbows as their primary weapon, instead of magic, like we have been doing thus far. One benefit of that might be no more need for robes too, if magic just becomes our emergency ace up the sleeve, instead of the mc’s primary weapon.

[IambicTrochee]

Aww, thanks for the shoutout! I am definitely open to meta-feedback on the feedback form. We have fun in the beta testing channel, 10/10 would recommend.

[Konoi]

@idonotlikeusernames

Probably need to see whatever it is they actually want Eli to do the mc to find out more…and first we’ve got to rescue the cutie.

That is true!
As it is, my MC is in favor of whatever Eli will do considering he wants to retrieve his ability to call upon his phantasma, but he doesn’t trust Tahlia and co, so he’d still want details.
I can’t wait for that, honestly!

@Parivir

I am receiving applications via email, at amagereborn@gmail.com.

Will the answers come via e-mail too?
And also, will you answer to everyone, or only to the people you’ll actually pick?
I’ll be SO glued to my inbox

[Parivir]

@Konoi

Will the answers come via e-mail too?
And also, will you answer to everyone, or only to the people you’ll actually pick?
I’ll be SO glued to my inbox

I’ll be replying to everyone! I’m very thankful that people would apply for what will no doubt be a time-consuming and somewhat tedious task, so it seems only proper courtesy to reply accordingly.

[King2]

I don’t know if this question has been asked before, but what combinations of magic go best together? Like Spiritism pairs well with like Thaum or enchantment or something like that idk if this makes sense or not.

[idonotlikeusernames]

@Konoi

call upon his phantasma

But that is the exact problem…the phantasma is not his, it is incompatible with the mc and using it is torture enough. They only want Eli to shorten the time it takes before the mc can use that curse again. Like I said treating irrelevant symptoms, not the cause, which still seems to be that the phantasma the mc was forcibly bonded with are incompatible with him and using them is torture.
Like I said, the “Arcadians” may not have started with the torture, but they have no problems at all continuing it.

[Empress_Nightmare]

@idonotlikeusernames

Like I said, the “Arcadians” may not have started with the torture, but they have no problems at all continuing it.

Exactly, we might not know the Arcadian’ side completely but as for now Thalia and the other two trying to force MC to help them and was ready to continue with the torture.

[Konoi]

@King2

I don’t know if this question has been asked before, but what combinations of magic go best together?

It has been discussed a bit and I believe the general consensus is that it’s up to each player. I love having Alchemy main and Enchantment secondary, because I like the idea of a “support-type” mage. Just keep in mind Alchemy is the only type of magic that won’t allow you to succeed in the first big mission (still sad about it), so if you main Alchemy, ideally you’d have to have another type of magic high enough. I don’t, sadly - I’m only one point short, but having more wouldn’t fit my character, so yeah.

@idonotlikeusernames

@Konoi

call upon his phantasma

But that is the exact problem…the phantasma is not his , it is incompatible with the mc and using it is torture enough.

Thaaat is up to each player and MC
While I totally get what you say and from a technical point of view may be true, on a personal level my MC would still think Airas’s his phantasma, no matter how hard and painful it is to call upon them.

I’m adding this because I thought about it later, but I’d actually very much like a plot point that would lead to the MC coming to some sort of harmony with their main phantasma. Basically, becoming compatible despite not being SUPPOSED to be compatible. I think it would be fitting of their blood.

@idonotlikeusernames

Like I said, the “Arcadians” may not have started with the torture, but they have no problems at all continuing it.

On that I agree, even if we don’t percieve it in the same way and for the exact same reasons.

I do consider Tahlia is the type to “experiment” with the MC, yeah, though I also think she won’t do the same things as Altinier, exactly. But the fact she holds MC prisoner and threatens with putting another collar on him is enough.

[Empress_Nightmare]

@Konoi

I do consider Tahlia is the type to “experiment” with the MC, yeah, though I also think she won’t do the same things as Altinier, exactly. But the fact she holds MC prisoner and threatens with putting another collar on him is enough.

So far I hate Thalia and F’ more than Ante.

I just love how you and I alway disagree in everything and yet I look forward to your comments and feedback.

[Wolfie]

Well my MC is more simple than yours : He doesn’t trust any sides and sees them as enemy.

Being burned alive is one of the worst death and there is the betrayal of people he trusted. On teh other side we have slavery and torture.

If possible he would choose neither side, only his and what would be best for him and the people (the innocents one).

[N4MI]

@PennyPossum

Completely valid opinion, though in context imo you kinda knew the risk in the first place. Leon’s hands were forced, the church is a major power and you were actively seen in at the very least playing an accomplice to murder of essentially the Pope who was a catatonic POW. From my POV I’m not too upset;

I agree on this. Leon basically in charge as a king, then since Our MC killed the Saintess who is equivalent to Vatican pope IRL and in the story, burned at stake is actually enough merciful. Besides, Leon didn’t know the truth and thinks “his friend betrayed him”. It’s weird to see some of the players mad at Leon.

[N4MI]

For me it’s Spiritism and Alchemy. Alchemy could help you create potion for whatever it is when needed (based on my experience in many games)
And Spiritism is basically the most important in this game (IMO)

[Konoi]

@N4MI

And Spiritism is basically the most important in this game (IMO)

Can’t agree with that considering it’s my weak stat and I basically never use it
That’s why it’s really up to the player and it’s hard to give build suggestions to people.

[No_This_Is_Patrick]

@N4MI

Besides, Leon didn’t know the truth and thinks “his friend betrayed him”. It’s weird to see some of the players mad at Leon.

Yeah no I’m sorry but, Ilya and Saine still believes in the MC and Ilya immediately knew MC was bullshitting when they tried to pull the guilty act. Guy burned you alive in front of a crowd, some people could care less what his reasons were and it’s not weird at all for them to be mad.

[Parivir]

(Don’t mind me, just sneaking in here to drop Saine’s portrait!)

Saine

I guess he must be a favorite of Khutilust’s too, because he got the guy done in record-breaking speeds. xD

The black outfit is brand-new, combat gear hand-sewn by royal seamstresses. The shabby brown cloak, meanwhile, is a remnant of his White Fangs days. He’s taken to wearing it again recently; it’s the only way he feels like he can carry the mage with him, after leaving all their former belongings with Aunt Bess.

As always, artwork commissioned from the brilliant Khutilust!

F!Eli is up next!

[No_This_Is_Patrick]

Saine, the superior brother

Reject Leon, Embrace Saine

[Empress_Nightmare]

ALL HAIL Saine. Lol like I said earlier, MC needs a brother like Saine.

[Empress_Nightmare]

@No_This_Is_Patrick

Yeah no I’m sorry but, Ilya and Saine still believes in the MC and Ilya immediately knew MC was bullshitting when they tried to pull the guilty act. Guy burned you alive in front of a crowd, some people could care less what his reasons were and it’s not weird at all for them to be mad.

yeah I agree with this, while Leon doesn’t knew the truth so does Illya and Saine, but Leon is ready to burn MC alive while Illya (and Saine) are begging them to let them save MC.

@Konoi

@N4MI

And Spiritism is basically the most important in this game (IMO)

Can’t agree with that considering it’s my weak stat and I basically never use it
That’s why it’s really up to the player and it’s hard to give build suggestions to people.

It all depends on how you use 'em.