CHAPTER VII UPDATE
Total Word Count: 827,861 (721,092 w/o code)
Average Playthrough Length: 160,387
Let’s ring in the new year with my longest chapter yet of Shattered Eagle: Fall of an Empire! Much of this length will be reflected in variations of scenes or wholly new scenes that specific choices will allow entrance to, and as such it may not feel its length as much as the overall word count may suggest. Still, this chapter will represent payoff for important developments of the plot and of the characters, in addition to setting the stage for the rest of Act II.
Chapters I → VI Changelog:
I have made some minor adjustments, including but not limited to adding new variables that will be needed for Chapter VII and beyond. I have also added a means by which to start four of the five romances in either Chapter IV or Chapter VI, and means by which to gain some of the information an allied Darius would give even if he is not visited in Chapter VI.
Chapter VII Changelog:
Clocking in at over 200,000 words without code, this chapter was quite a lot for me to wrangle. As a result, I have no doubt I’ve missed typos, label errors, odd spacing, and incorrectly set variables. I would greatly appreciate feedback pointing these out and any other constructive criticism or suggestions which may help enhance the story and reading experience of Shattered Eagle.
Additionally, I would greatly appreciate those who read through the demo to post the stats listed at the end on this forum thread for the purposes of balancing content. If you would like not to post them publicly, feel free to message them to me personally on the Choice of Games Forum.
Future Updates:
The remaining four chapters of the story await for me to write, as the conflicts established boil over before the Prefect’s eyes. I hope you leave feedback and continue to enjoy the work-in-progress!