Orphic Love (WIP) – Chapter 6 now LIVE plus SAVE option – Play Chapters 1-6!

Just how powerful is MC exactly? Like are they “ You should definitely fear them” type of powerful or just “ She’s powerful just because she’s daughter of Hades and Persepolis l” type of powerful? Also if we don’t get along with Aphrodite when we first meet them, does that set up a rivalry immediately that could turn into Romance or a rivalry only?

Love your game and hope you’re doing well this October.

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Oh, interesting question! I guess how powerful she is depends on how you want to play it and what you think counts as ‘powerful’? She’s immortal and stronger than a mortal, but not as widely worshipped as her more established peers, so weaker than they are. You’re right to think her lineage would likely give others pause before messing with her (except for Morpheus and Aphrodite, perhaps), but I’ve included choices that can either enhance that or mitigate it. The more worship you garner, the more ‘powerful’ you become, and worship is awarded depending on the choices you make. You can be cunning about it, or you can prioritise mortals’ needs over the gods’, or you can perform cool feats, etc.

There’s also a route where you could reject power as defined by the gods, and even walk away from it, which I think can be interpreted as quite powerful too.

Aphrodite isn’t romanceable, but she can also become much more than a rival! Even if you get off on the wrong foot, there’s opportunity to remedy that, and discover more about her background and motivations. She’s actually one of my fave characters to write and one I would love to revisit :slightly_smiling_face:

Hopefully that all makes sense! Thanks again for playing and for all the lovely feedback :heart:

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It has been a while since I last played this so I came back to it, and wow it has become even better than I remember! It is really interesting how ‘behind the scenes’ this feels, in a good way. I do hope when this comes out you can also have a little guide for stats, because it is so hard to track where and when some of the stats changed or affected stuff (like the Daemon Handling,Yourself and Worship ones - I do not really get what they mean or how they change). Thanks for the feast!

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So glad you enjoyed revisiting the game – thanks for taking the time to offer feedback! Working on something to help define stats better so should hopefully be clearer when the game is published :slightly_smiling_face:

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I wanted to ask, if we are rivals with Aphrodite, would she try to ruin the relationship between MC and Ares like would she try flirt with him, cause I could kinda see her seduce Ares and sleep with him because of ya know… her being the Goddess of Love and Lust just to spite and get one over MC. Also do Ares and Aphrodite have children like in greek mythology?

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Hi! Hmm not sure how much to share for it to feel satisfying but basically (hiding as it could be considered a spoiler):

Summary

Aphrodite is more worried about her worship numbers and how she might be perceived than her relationship, or lack thereof, with Ares. This is hinted at in Chapter 5 and becomes clearer in
Chapter 9.

Hopefully that reassures you a little bit! As for children – they don’t have any! I love writing complex interpersonal dynamics and flawed, slightly evil, female characters, but I think throwing children into the mix here might overcomplicate things so have decided not to :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hey! I read your demo (4 times back to back but who’s counting). Do you have a patreon? You mention a chap 9, but I only see 6 available.

Also, is there a way to be intimate with Morpheus like the other two in chapter 5 or are you always interrupted? A kiss maybe? I don’t know how to romance him.

Great game so far! Good writing, too!

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So pleased you’ve been enjoying the game (and the writing), hopefully you’ve found something new and fun in each playthrough!

I don’t have a patreon but it’s definitely something I’m considering, I just haven’t figured out how I want to go about it/what it might offer just yet.

And you’re right re how many chapters are available. I’m awaiting edits for Chapters 7 and 8. Once I receive and implement them, I’ll upload them to the demo as well. Currently working on drafting Chapter 9 while I wait. I’ve added a status section to the main post which I’ll update as I go!

And finally, re romancing Morpheus, Chapter 7 is the big one for him and the one where things can get more physical. Up until that point, you’re always interrupted, so don’t worry, you aren’t missing out/failing tests! I wanted to give that relationship the chance to simmer a little and not go from rivals to lovers too quickly.

Hopefully that all makes sense! Thanks for playing :slightly_smiling_face:

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Absolutely! That totally makes sense to me. Each romance is pretty wonderful. I’m just a sucker for enemies to lovers when done well.

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Same here! One of my all-time favourite romance tropes :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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