# (WIP) N01R Book 1: Quintessence | ~300,948 words | NEW UPDATE: November 6th, 2026 **URL:** \ **Category:** Works In Progress\ **Tags:** nonbinary-inclusive, gender-choice, science-fiction\ **Created:** [May 23, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498 "2026-05-23T16:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Allusive](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/allusive/32/247393_2.png) [@Allusive](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Allusive)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/21 "2026-05-29T15:12:04Z")
> [@Writing\_Fever](#): > > Hmmm… Angenent and his family will end up being a bit more important than what you’re describing, I think, and so I believe that this amount of introductory text is appropriate. Their family will not ultimately be the mere measuring stick for the extent of what immorality the upper classes can get away with, but nor will they be actual characters. …In this book, at least. > [@Writing\_Fever](#): > > About a third of that is also world-building for relevant city information (mayoral elections, corrupt journalism, etc.) and establishing that the scientific industry of NSC is as capitalistic as any other venture. Now, these are part and parcel for the genres of cyberpunk and noir, but I feel that they still warrant a bit of dedicated text for readers that might not be familiar with these types of stories. > > On this point, I think we will just have to agree to disagree, haha! (: Totally fair! It’s your book, and at this point I may be influenced by having read through the world building 4 times in as many days! It is also a bit of comparison with your later writing though, once we get to our office and everything just flows so well, even with the backstory part. The AI background is very neat. I’ll post more detailed discussion once I’ve had a chance to finish the WIP. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/22 "2026-05-29T18:13:42Z")
> [@Allusive](#): > > Totally fair! It’s your book, and at this point I may be influenced by having read through the world building 4 times in as many days! > > It is also a bit of comparison with your later writing though, once we get to our office and everything just flows so well, even with the backstory part. The AI background is very neat. > > I’ll post more detailed discussion once I’ve had a chance to finish the WIP. I’ll look forward to hearing more from you! (: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Also, if anyone was curious about what Nel’s newspaper _The New Spire City Seeker_ is like, I have a new supplementary content series running on my [Patreon page](https://patreon.com/MrAnakinSpecter). Every Friday for the entire month of June, patrons can see just what Nel’s been up to before meeting the player! ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/23 "2026-06-08T18:36:30Z")
If you join my [Patreon](https://href.li/?https://www.patreon.com/MrAnakinSpecter) page, you will get access to story updates one week before the general public. Another of these exclusive updates has been posted! I will edit this forum thread and make new announcement posts for _N01R_ on my other platforms to include this update one week from today. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/24 "2026-06-15T17:15:27Z")
A new update for _N01R_ is available for the public to play, today! In this update, I have: - Reworked the beginning narration. - Added a personnel file for Val. - Wrote additional choices to increase romance thresholds without being so overtly flirty. - Added the first interlude and chapter 3. - Contributed to a total word count of ~105,000, an increase of about 40,000 words. - Fixed various grammar, spelling, and programming errors I noticed. ---
**Author:** ![Yasmim\_Bandeira](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/yasmim_bandeira/32/267083_2.png) [@Yasmim\_Bandeira](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Yasmim_Bandeira)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/25 "2026-06-16T18:12:00Z")
Hey, I’m loving this game so far. There are almost no typos; in fact, I haven’t found any significant ones that I’d even remember. In that sense, the story is excellent. I love that the chapters aren’t too long, so it doesn’t feel dragged out or tiring to read. It’s very interesting because whenever a chapter ends, it immediately sets up the next one, making you more and more curious and wanting to read the next chapters to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to your next updates; I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![LiliArch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/liliarch/32/120749_2.png) [@LiliArch](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/LiliArch)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/26 "2026-06-17T02:18:47Z")
The skill/stat/whatever-it’s-called point distribution is broken. I didn’t know how many there were, so I finished with some leftover points, and the game asked me if I want to spend them; I said yes, at which point the “points to spend” number reset, but I had no options to actually spend the pointa (only the description and 0 were available). ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/27 "2026-06-17T12:46:35Z")
It should be fixed, now! Thank you for letting me know. (: > [@Yasmim\_Bandeira](#): > > I’m loving this game so far. Thank you! > [@Yasmim\_Bandeira](#): > > I’m looking forward to your next updates; I’ll be there. Hopefully I won’t keep you waiting too long, then! (: ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/28 "2026-07-01T13:56:13Z")
If you join my [Patreon](https://href.li/?https://www.patreon.com/MrAnakinSpecter) page, you will get access to story updates one week before the general public. Another of these exclusive updates has been posted! I will edit this forum thread and make new announcement posts for _N01R_ on my other platforms to include this update one week from today. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/29 "2026-07-08T13:38:42Z")
A new update for _N01R_ is available for the public to play, today! In this update, I have: - Added the second interlude and chapter 4. - Contributed to a total word count of ~141,560, an increase of about 41,000 words. - Fixed some grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that I found during a playthrough. ---
**Author:** ![bluestelo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bluestelo](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/bluestelo)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/30 "2026-07-11T20:31:32Z")
I think this is a bug. It doesn’t let me put 5 points in rhetorics. ![Screenshot_20260712_043009_Firefox](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/original/4X/f/3/2/f320983f4456f2a29546314e5cdeb5d9a2de0a97.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/man/32/178898_2.png) [@Man](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Man)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/31 "2026-07-12T01:58:05Z")
Did your background or whatever it was give you any points already? That might be why ---
**Author:** ![bluestelo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bluestelo](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/bluestelo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/32 "2026-07-12T03:02:55Z")
You’re right! I didn’t realize. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/33 "2026-07-12T11:05:56Z")
I’m glad everything was resolved! Just for future reference, your background choices (and what type of machine you used to be, if you’re playing as an AI) give you 1.5 points, and the rest come from the difficulty. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/34 "2026-08-15T18:22:39Z")
If you join my [Patreon](https://href.li/?https://www.patreon.com/MrAnakinSpecter) page, you will get access to story updates one week before the general public. Another of these exclusive updates has been posted! I will edit this forum thread and make new announcement posts for _N01R_ on my other platforms to include this update one week from today. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/35 "2026-08-22T18:55:26Z")
A new update for _N01R_ is available for the public to play, today! In this update, I have: - Tweaked some values around to more reliably show high-stress scenarios. - Added indication of how many points you have in a skill already before distributing remaining points. - Updated case files to include crime scene photo if Nel gave it to you. - Wrote three additional character interactions (including romance opportunities!) with Nel, Cal, and Val. - Added the entirety of Interlude 3 and Chapter 5, a total of about 60,000 words. - Implemented the “quick start” feature so players can experience new content faster. - Fixed various grammar, spelling, and programming errors I noticed. Links are the same as in the first post. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/36 "2026-09-08T13:24:31Z")
![Papercrease_N01R_Val_Commission](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/original/4X/c/2/b/c2b7fd884f3985c071be39eaa5f16a36f5d57b47.jpeg) I have some art to share! Valentina was drawn by the talented PaperCrease! Please check out the social media below if you want to support the artist. (: Tumblr: [PaperCreaseart](https://www.tumblr.com/papercreaseart) BlueSky: [PaperCrease](https://bsky.app/profile/papercrease.bsky.social) They wanted me to say that they are still available for commissions, too! [Here](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/free-art-commission-offer-cover-art-character-portrait-and-more-open-again-yay/176744) is a link to their forum thread. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/37 "2026-10-30T17:21:50Z")
If you join my [Patreon](https://href.li/?https://www.patreon.com/MrAnakinSpecter) page, you will get access to story updates one week before the general public. Another of these exclusive updates has been posted! I will edit this forum thread and make new announcement posts for _N01R_ on my other platforms to include this update one week from today. ---
**Author:** ![Writing\_Fever](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/writing_fever/32/269728_2.png) [@Writing\_Fever](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Writing_Fever)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498/38 "2026-11-06T14:59:59Z")
A new update for _N01R_ is available for the public to play, today! In this update, I have: - Added the entirety of Chapter 6, a total of 99,388 words. - Updated the quick start feature so players can start at Chapter 6. - Implemented additional achievements (besides the ones for clearing a chapter) for this update. - Fixed various grammar, spelling, and programming errors I noticed. Links are the same as in the first post. [Previous page](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/wip-n01r-book-1-quintessence-300-948-words-new-update-november-6th-2026/177498.md?page=1)