Name two.
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Being at a family dinner with your Republican aunt
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Spoiler
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This is only worse than death if you donāt handle it properly, and by āproperlyā I mean āman every cannon, fire at will, sink herā
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Death would never, Damian / Lilith on the other handā¦
Why did they run in a straight line???
For the same reason that, e.g., the xenobiologist decides to approach a completely unknown lifeform clearly performing a threat display: because the movie is an unsalvageably 115% bad disaster and everyone involved in making that script needs to be hit with a crowbar.
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I thought that was what preceeded them writing that scriptā¦
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Greetings, esteemed patrons of TBOTA!
Quick update time! Iām diving back into the gameās chapters this week, giving them some of the 'ol polish - tightening the lore, adding more choices, and fixing bugs and typos.
If youāve got thoughts or feedback, nowās the perfect moment to throw them my way. Iād really appreciate it!
But more importantly, hereās what Iām planning for the road ahead 
By the end of March, The next part of Chapter 4 (āThe Childā) will drop! Prepare for a busy shift at the bar with a new face joining the crew. Thereās more coming, but Iāll spill those beans as we get closer to dropping the update.
Youāll also kick off the official romance routes with Hastur, Peisinoe, and He Without Name. Not to mention more lovey-dovey encounters with Death, Lilith/Damian, and Morgan/a.
First part of April: The last part of Chapter 4 will take you to a shopping spree in Hell. Youāll be joined by Yaga and the Raven and bumping into Lilith/Damian as well. Expect someā¦ hiccups along the way.
Second part of April: Chapter 5 will drop! Thereās been a murder right inside the bar - time for some detective work! It might just be someone youāre close to, maybe even someone youāve been romancing. 
Thatās all for now Your feedback and thoughts mean the world to me, and they really help make the game better.
So donāt be shyālet me know what you think!
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SMALL UPDATE
Happy to announce Iām currently done revamping the game and working to release the next part of Chapter 4 NEXT WEEK!
For the upcoming update, you must start a new save file, as Iāve added several new variables and plot flags to the game.
You can start your new playthrough today, as the update is live and ready to play!
The good news is that the game now has more choices, all made based on readersā feedback. Thank you for your help!
See you in the Abyss
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Really interesting, I like all the world building. One question, is romance going to be one of the focal points of the story?
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Thank you! Interacting with characters and building relationships is a core element of the game, with romance being just one of the ways to approach them.
So, while the game does feature romance paths that shape the story, they are not mandatory. You can do friendship paths with all the characters without missing anything - just different ways of experiencing the story 
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Thanks for the response, looking forward to seeing where these romance paths might lead. I get the feeling the devilās will have angst and confusion
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Oh, a lot of it. And some infernal intrigues as well
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Hello Patrons!
Just dropping to let you know that the upcoming TBOTA update will be delayed until next week due to some hiccups 
BUT the good news is that this upcoming update will include tons of variables and optionsāand also milkshakes!
Remember that you will have to start a fresh save for that chapter, so now you have more time to do so!
Update soon
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Hi everyone! Sorry for disappearing, had a long flu. Update will drop this week!
In the meantime, take a look at the summary post. The character dossiers have been updated with unique artwork, and each character now has a dedicated page on Tumblr!
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Patrons of TBOTA, the update is now officially live!!!
A new night shift has begun at your barāone that will change everything.
- Meet Cassy - A young demigod has taken refuge in your bar, bringing big revelations. Drink milkshakes with her and uncover secrets!
- Peisinoe is in a bind, and the stage calls for an unexpected heroāwill it be you? Perform live on stage (or simply ask the Raven to read poetry) and save the day!
- Helped a certain celestial couple solve their marital quarrel? Meet them at the bar and discover more about them!
- Navigate through a night of challenges: impress a nightlife journalist, diffuse a potential brawl, and maybe play Cupid for Shelly.
- Start your romance paths with Hastur and Peisinoe.
- And FINALLY: Face the Raven, get your answers - but beware, you might not like what he has to say.
UGH, Iām beyond thrilled to release this update and canāt wait to hear what you think!
Remember: Your feedback on the update is invaluable to me. Everything is valid, from your love to your critique. I can handle both! 
(LINK TO WIP)
HAVE FUN IN THE ABYSS!
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Yay another update!! When can we start romancing he without name?
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Thank you 
Chapter 5 actually, so pretty soon!
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I remember only briefly trying this once back in the day, didnāt get too far. Decided Iāll give it another whirl, although Iām always a little iffy on stories that make me type a name instead of pick one (Iām lazy and have a limited list of names I run through!).
Was certainly worth it though. Not a lot of stories around here can let you do as many hook-ups without being locked out or bopped over the head or such! Was fun getting to play that and learn more about Death, Lilith and Morgana.
And that ending for the moment! In hindsight, something I shouldāve suspected, but such is the way of the mind sometimes. Curious to see where this will goā¦
Thereās some occasional little bugs here and there, mainly I note whenever it brings up āMiss.ā itās always as spelt there - so I end up with things like Miss. Reina. Which does certainly change the flow of the wording. Still, a minor thing. Also at the end I could see the option for something I didnāt unlock, which has now made me curious as to how to get itā¦
Itās a good thing thereās saves, so I can go back and explore it some more. I can see why in the framing we only get a few, but after the rest of the story lets me explore every dialogue option, got a little taken off guard. But thatās just a nitpick.
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Thanks for the feedback on the names. Iāll add more options, so we donāt miss any wonderful readers haha!
Regarding romantic interests, in the afterlife āuntil death do us partā is not applicable anymore lol.
Iām curious what the responses will be about Death, they are the most popular LI after all lol.
And thank you for the big report! Will be fixed. Also I wonāt mind increasing the save slots, all up for lettings readers try different answers
Thank you for reading!
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Iāve given this game another playthrough, and Iām really impressed with the new update. Great job!
During my playthrough, I noticed a few stylistic things and minor grammar/pronoun errors. For example, in Chapter 1, there are a few occasions where one continuous dialogue is separated into multiple paragraphs.
An example
āOh, really? That was easy! I meanā¦ Iām glad to hear,ā Death answer, her voice a soft rumble.
"Althoughā¦ managing the bar will be no small feat.
It would be beneficial to know if you have anyā¦ mortal skills that might aid you in this endeavor. Every bit of expertise counts in this peculiar business."
Could be:
āOh, really? That was easy! I meanā¦ Iām glad to hear,ā Death answer, her voice a soft rumble. āAlthoughā¦ managing the bar will be no small feat. It would be beneficial to know if you have anyā¦ mortal skills that might aid you in this endeavor. Every bit of expertise counts in this peculiar business.ā
Although the prologue and Chapter 2 onward are much more polished, I think fixing these issues in the first chapter would enhance the experience for new players. Let me know if youād like me to list the instances I found.
Now, onto the story itself:
Iām not the best at writing reviews, but Iāll give it a shot! 
Usually, a great/unique premise is what gets me interested in reading a game, and yours definitely has that. Throughout the game, I felt engaged, and the characters are exceptionally well-developed. Ravenās interactions and occasional quips made me chuckle a few times. God, I love that creature (He without a name was funny, too, in its own way)! The ROs are great, tooāI decided to beeline Deathās route after the first convo with her(/them). I also really appreciate the customization options in the game, like the theme/look of the bar. Giving us these options (no matter how small) adds much more to the overall experience than it would first seem.
The writing is great and immersive. You draw clear pictures with your words. I would say the pacing is just right, and thereās just enough description to keep me interested without becoming tedious to read.
Overall, I feel like your game has a lot of potential. It drew me in with its premise and kept me turning the pages from the first chapter.
Iām looking forward to the next update. Keep up the fantastic work!
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Thank you for reading!
After finishing Chapter 4 Iām going to go back and rewrite a lot of stuff, a lot of my notes are in chapter one as well.
You are really good with reviews Your feedback and bug reports are super helpful!
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