I don’t want it to fade to black…..I know this is asking a lot but could you write it in details, also could u add a poly relationship with (Lirrahei) the doctor that brings u back and the demigod/goddess(whomever they are), will that be an option?
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Speaking of which, can’t wait to meet Rune, I’m probably gonna romance her/him as the Eldritch!MC cuz I feel like the Eldritch!MC makes the most sense to romance her/him as from what we know of her/him currently (being a lonely and isolated entity (and the shared history between the Eldritch!MC and Rune)), seems like it’d be a fast to start but strong bond.
Also yeah, not asking you to write full on sex scenes but it’d be great if you wrote them like you said with the beginning of the steamy scenes and then fading to black, it’d be great.
(Albeit the full on scenes are always a fun addition in IFs, definitely wouldn’t complain if you were to write them in and give players the option to either read the full scene or just the steamy version (Btw, if you do decide to write the full on scenes then please do give the option for PC hermaphroditism/intersexuality regardless of what the PC appears like outwardly.))
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While I enjoy some in depth written intimacy myself, we shouldn’t pressure an author. Specially if they are not comfortable writing that level of detail. 
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Well, well, well. I did not expect to wake up to drama. Let’s clarify some things, shall we?
Regarding the intimacy stuff, I hear and respect what you guys want, and I am happy to hear any opinions regarding the matter.
At this point in time I believe it a little too early to make a set decision on if I will include the act itself. If I do include it, there will be a toggle so that people can either a) view the entire thing, b) fade to black (with some intimacy before and after), or c) bigger fade to black so they can skip entirely.
I 100% agree that we shouldn’t pressure authors, especially with the amount of time and little direct reward that comes out of writing an IF. We should consider their wishes and what they are indeed comfortable with.
However, what they said didn’t really come off as pressuring. I have explicitly said I don’t mind any kind of feedback and I can take criticism and such well. Still, I do like the point you made, it is a very considerate thing to say.
Personally it’s not a matter of comfort for me, it’s more me wondering if I’d be good enough to write it, it also seems a little awkward but I can get over that. Furthermore, because I am in the UK, with the Online Safety Act I am cautious about how things will evolve (it’s fine right now but censorship and intimacy usually don’t pair well).
Regarding this, let’s not fight, we don’t want the forum mods to have to be involved. Plus we all just want the same thing, to enjoy this (and other) interactive fiction.
And ye I personally don’t think we should be taking down each other’s comments unless it is hateful or heavily negative/rude. I would say the comment that got taken down (I can see cuz I get emailed everything that happens here) was a little much but I can respect its content.
Let’s all be chill, from now on ye?
So TLDR: Respect authors and respect other readers. Everyone had valid points and I just think emotions got a little too high, and there were a few misunderstandings. All is fine, we are good, we don’t need to go any further with this. 
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This is a public forum, if you want to have a private conversation with anyone you can pm them, otherwise expect anyone to talk back to you, flag your messages or like them; it is what it is and that ain’t changing.
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Can I also join the convo 
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Hi all, quick mod reminder to flag issues rather than arguing so that everyone can focus on discussing the WIP. Thanks!
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If it matters, I haven’t seen any of African_God’s posts before they were removed.
Anyway, it wasn’t my intention to start a firestorm. Just wanted the author not to feel pressured, and as Miznie said they aren’t…it’s all good. Sorry.
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Very intriguing beginning already, feels quite ambitious with so many different background options, especially how disparate they are! I’m eager to see how things go as the story is written, and I hope that it doesn’t prove to be too much to ensure each different background gets their own unique additions and changes to the overall tale.
One thing I would definitely personally recommend is to move the background option to before the rest of the character choices- name, gender and sex, etc.
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Indeed. Initially it was 3 background options (dragon, deity, prodigy) then I got ideas, and it turned into 6. I managed to merge two of them, so now I have 5 and I just can’t sacrifice any of them. It’s ambitious but I have a lot of free time.
Thank youuu. I am so excited for all the key plot points to be revealed.
I have managed to so far (with a few hilarious incidences like when I accidentally let one of the humanoid characters fly). The biggest problem is just how time-consuming it is. Even when the background stories join into the main story there is still a lot of variation text and extra scenes I have to write for them.
Like I predicted I would be finished with chapter 1 a month ago. Oh boy was I wrong. I am close but damn. My unreleased demo has 105k words but the reader is only gonna see a fraction of that.
Yes, I had considered that. It would make more sense so people can choose a more appropriate name. Thank you for le reminder, I shall get on it now while I still remember 
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Hey all since I’m writing fantasy, the names are non standard so I’m wondering what you guys think of them (if they fit well, sound alr, are okay to pronounce). If there are any names in particular you found the hardest to pronounce or didn’t like then let me know.
- The names are good and they fit well
- They are alright
- Some are awkward but it’s fine overall
- They suck/are hard to pronounce
- I literally dropped the IF because of the names
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So having played through all the potential backgrounds, I gotta say I’m even more excited for the continuation of this story than I was already! I’m torn on which I would choose for an initial playthrough, because they each offer such a unique perspective and experience already.
I will say I love the difference in how Ulmir acts with the dragon MC versus the others; the immediate concern and affection he shows is lovely and I’m already planning to romance him in that route for sure.
Meanwhile, I’ve got an image in my head of how the vulture MC looks; I’m thinking a skull-faced creature akin to some of the demons from Dark Souls, with six eyes and feathers that bear an oil-slick iridescence- kinda pretty in the way a toxic substance can be. Which makes Ulmir’s compliments a little funny to me, and I can’t wait to read about the reactions of everyone else when they first behold the eldritch bird!
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Yoo that’s cool.
I left eldritch vulture purposefully vague in appearance with no appearance customisation so that people could imagine them as they wish (instead of being limited).
Of course, but to be fair, Ulmir(a) is completely genuine even when they compliment vulture MC. They dont consider vulture MC attractive in the same way they would consider the others attractive, but more in an intriguing/danger/uniqueness way.
I shan’t elaborate any more, I will leave the rest of the clarification to Ulmir(a) themself in the story.
I’m glad you enjoyed playing all the backgrounds, thank you for the lovely words.
(^-^)
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