So, I usually don’t do this, (as in I’ve never done this before) but I just really feel the need to say this.

I love this game, so much??? I’m a sucker for character interaction. Oliver is so far best guy.

Only thing I’ve noticed is that sometimes you don’t get a choice to answer/react in a non-romantic way. Sometimes it’s always a choice between a romantic answer or rude answer.

Anyway, thank you for blessing my eyes with such a nice story. Have a great day <3

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Thank you all for reporting the mistakes you’ve found so far and I’m really glad you enjoy the new demo!

@Ups111 I’ll start adding those friendly responses in soon and I hope you have a nice day as well! (^·^)

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I LOVE it. I vaguely remember playing the demo before, but I feel like it was shorter. I love Oliver to pieces, but I’m also intrigued by Chris.

Really excited for further updates! I want to replay a few times and then I may have more detailed feedback.

I love the game, even in its rewritten form :heart: Also, I love interactions between my MC and Oliver/Olivia. Other characters are dynamic too! Good luck on your project! :slightly_smiling_face:

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As I as I remember there was a little bit more content in the old demo. I remember characters having a party or something like that, and then interacting with characters in the event, like going for a walk in the woods. Am I right? Don’t wanna confuse contents of any demos I’ve played :wink:

I don’t remember that at all! But it may have been an update from after I very first played it? Or I just forgot, which is really common.

Can be, I cannot know for sure.

Yup, there was a celebration for the Brandings and the MC got to meet more of the main characters but I cut those out for now because I felt that it made it more rushed for the players. Like the MC barely got time to breath before they were forced to celebrate.

I’m glad you like the demo! ヽ(≧∀≦)ノ

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I think I like it this way better sort of a more quality over quantity deal since we meet less of the RO’s but to me it feels like we get more interaction with them. Happy to see one of my favorite WIP’s getting updated again

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I. Love. Him! And so would Chris!! I especially like the way you drew his fluster expression :blush: :ok_hand:

It’s back! :partying_face:

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Yes! I loved the old demo, but this one’s great too! :smile: I especially love how the dialogue changes depending on the MC’s relationship with Ollie and how aggressive/passive they are.

Summary

For my first playthrough I made a shy, oblivious boy and started a romance path with Oliver. Then I played as a semi-aggressive/hostile MC who has a crush on Ollie but he’s totally oblivious to it. In other words, an emotionally constipated jerk with a soft side.

And the story actually left me feeling like I was playing a completely different person. The traits changed with the MC’s personality, unlike a few stories I’ve read where it gives you the option to be one way but there’s a set way the MC acts that throws off the entire flow of the story. This. Is. AMAZING! :grin: I’m so glad you’re back and I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for this W.I.P.

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Here are the verbatim notes I took while replaying. But the tl;dr is still that I LOVE it.

EDIT: Missed some notes. I am super in love with being able to actually be shy and nice, but not being forced into it! I like playing nice characters, but I know a lot of people feel like they are boring. I really feel like you’ve given us a lot of latitude to really define our MC.

I love Chris and Oliver A Lot and for different reasons.

Really Aila? Did you have to hit me to knock me out? :frowning: She says in our conversation after waking up that a rock hit us but also that she had to knock us out. Does that mean she did use some kind of power, but a rock hit us first?

(Rocks are fickle, even when you show them proper love and care.)

I’m curious to meet Ekon again. Based on the context, I’m guessing that he is the shape shifter and Aila is the vampire. I could see Chris being the vampire, but his attitude towards Oliver (our angel) makes me think he’s the demon. Unless Aila and Ekon aren’t Brandings at all and just rebellion folk.

Is there a reason I’m only excited to be a vampire when Aila first brings up Brandings? I’ve been playing the same MC so far, so I don’t know if that’s static or based on choices I’ve made.

Have you described heights in text? I don’t think I’ve noticed. I’m curious.

The clothing options are really modern, which is kind of a gear shift for me. I’m not against it at all, but I just assumed a quasi-medieval time because of the magic. I like magic in more contemporary settings though!

Any reason my sneakers aren’t comfy? It’s not important, just curious. Because they’re hand me downs?

I think it would be nice if I had a nicer way to tell Oliver that I wasn’t okay when we first go out in the hallway? I feel like I either have to lie, be weirdly optimistic (for my MC, not objectively weird), or mean. Maybe a nonverbal headshake?

Chris seems like the type to flirt with everyone, but it hints at the possibility of a poly? Certainly don’t feel obligated, but that would be brilliant. I will romance both him and Oliver even if it requires multiple playthroughs.

I also made note of some minor typos. Please ignore any that you don’t agree with! I tried not to duplicate already reported things.

Minor grammar suggestions

“Instead, you press your forehead into his back, a unique sign you two have grown close to when one needed unspoken comfort.”

Grown close to? I’m not entirely sure what you’re getting at here. Maybe grown used to?

“Then, with inhumanly speed…”

Should be inhuman here.

“…the blue hue seemly intensifying at His outburst. Unfortunately, even with the brief intensity, the color soon fades and the walls falls along with it.”

Seemingly? His doesn’t need to be capitalized. Not sure if the second line should be wall falls or walls fall. Is it referencing the arcane wall or the literal walls of the cell?

“Just thinking about Oliver seeing you change causes something deep in you to stir crazy. You gulp, hearing the door close behind then.”

Crazily. And either them or him/her at the end there.

“After all, maybe you could see if there was much truth Aila to what Aila has been telling you.”

Just one Aila.

“…what if the clothes weighed and trapped you down…”

This is understandable, but a little oddly phrased. I think “weighed down and trapped” would be clearer?

“Oliver’s eye crinkle as his smile somehow brightens.”

Eyes, unless we can only see one for some reason (angle, hair, etc) and I just missed that.

“Doors like the one Oliver is currently closings…One which, smelled like cleaning products, something that you were used to.”

Closing. There’s an extra comma after which. I’m curious about the antiseptic smell; is that familiar from the lab? Because their cell sounded dirty…?

“Wait, lovey,” he command, stepping in front of you. You glance at him with an eyebrow raised when he begin to walk towards the door."

Commands, begins. (Also, I really, really like him calling me lovey. It’s so sweet!)

“You watch Oliver turns his to the environment, enraptured at before but this time, keeping his adoration to himself.”

You can either watch Oliver turn or watch as Oliver turns his…eyes, maybe? to the environment, enraptured as before.

“Instinctively you reach for his hand to comfort him.”

I took his hand before this, so am I taking his free hand and now holding both? (MY HEART)

“There is just too many emotions-”

It’s more proper to say there are too many emotions, but this could be intentional. (Also, SAME!)

“Oh, you are just too precious,” he comments, his eyes glistening."

Glistening has the connotation of crying to me. I think glinting or glittering might work better? That’s totally your call. Just a thought.

“You sure it’s because you need some time alone after watching me get all hot and sweaty?”

Shouldn’t this be ‘not because’?

“The tongue that was drawing your attention before was sticking out between chris lips, pointedly sticking out in focus. A puffed up smiles beamed on his face…”

A) ADORABLE
B) Chris’s or Chris’. I like the double s, but either is okay. You could also say his. Smile should be singular.

“Unexpectedly, He gently grab your hand, pushing the flower bracelet up to your wrist.”

He doesn’t need to be capitalized. Grabs.

“You look at him as he lazily stroll next to you.”

Strolls.

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I finally have time to reply to your questions :grin:

I forgot to rewrite about Aila hitting you, it was supposed to be the rock but for some reason when I first wrote it, Aila knocking you out was the only option in my mind. I thought I rewrote everything relating to that but I guess I have to check.:grimacing:

Ekon doesn’t really play a role in the story but you will meet the other Brandings later on.

Excitement about being a vampire is static text but I’ll see if I can add some variation :slightly_smiling_face:

I haven’t added height text and I’m not sure if it’ll really play a big part but we’ll see.

Your sneakers are probably uncomfortable since they’ve been worn down and it was the only things they could find on such short notice, if I remember I might change the text because it might contract another factor.

I’ll definitely look into more options for the hallway scene, thanks for the suggestion!

As of right now, I don’t have any intentions for a poly and I’m not sure I’ll ever will, but if it’s something I can do while including variations for everything else, mentally surviving, and seeing if it would fit the personalities of the characters, I’ll certainly try lol.

Thank you for the in-depth input! I’ll definitely see where I can include more text to add more flavor and replay ability :slight_smile:

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That would be neat! But don’t feel obligated, I was more just curious why MC would focus on that one out of all the options.

And no worries if the poly isn’t something you’re interested in writing; I’m just feeling torn! And then Chris was super flirty with both of us and I got very hmmmm…about it. :slight_smile:

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I loved this WIP so much. Im happy you’re back! You can’t imagine my excitinment when I saw the thread again.

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What if I wanna be a vampire

Unfortunately not a lot of progress done since Chapter 1 went out. I’m still stuck on fixing some errors, and spelling or grammar mistakes. But hopefully Thanksgiving comes fast so I can get a nice long break and work on the game more :slight_smile:

Also Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you all have a nice day ヽ(≧∀≦)ノ

@SocioGaming Unfortunately since there already is a vampire branding, you won’t be able to be a vampire. Also each character’s species play a huge part on their personality and background, so everything would have to change if the MC got to choose their species. I hope you continue to enjoy the game though :smiley:

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Sorry if this is a spoilery ask but has the Human Branding something special? Or are they just a normal human?

No worries! You can ask me anything but. . .if the MC has powers is spoilers :wink:

When will the rewritten version of The Brandings be released?

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