I would commit actual felonies for Delal. My wife. The way I nearly started a riot when that scene happened?????? AND WHEN SHE SAID "I long for you" PLEASEEE
That shit had me kicking the air, giggling like a dumbass, twirling my hair. It was embarrassing help
i love this game so much! i think this is the eleventh time i've played it now?
i love the portrayal of someone stepping up to a position as the Crown. the personality stats feel so natural and sometimes i'll read and be like, "yeah, that's accurate" - you nailed the traits.
the characters are so CHARMING. this game tastes like fresh flatbread and feels like a hug that smells like spices. (tell me why even the slightest description of food feels so fragrant, how did you acquire this skill)
i do have a question though, because i've been doing research on old persian but i can't for the damn life of me figure out what the words that appear in R's scene (chapter 10/11) mean?
This was so, so fun and beautiful. I think I might have a problem now that I have experienced R... *swoons*. The way you wrote the romance with them feels so natural and gorgeous, they just fit like a glove with my MC <3
I am very, very new to IF. This is my second one (and the first one was only two chapters in, so this feels more like my first) and I am hooked. I'm so excited for the next chapter and thank you for sharing this lovely story with us.
Queresî!! Love this game so so much, and I’ve been inspired to try making one of my own!! Is it okay if I ask what systems/platforms you use for the making of this? 🫶
I used Twine with the Sugarcube story format! It's open source and completely free to use. Also, for you and anyone else interested in getting into using Twine and creating your own games, there is a really good beginner's guide someone put together to help get you started (again, only for the Sugarcube format, I'm not aware of anything similar for Harlowe or other formats). They also have further Twine resources linked on the page as well.
I really love D so much bro, and after I just finished the rest of the chapters I realized I like got the worst outcome for him : ( (( NOOO WHYYY, I LOVE D TO MUCH FOR THAT))
Damn. I freaking loved this. The level of detail in the world building, the easy-flowing dynamics between the different personalities and dialogue, the puzzle pieces slowly falling in place, just everything is freaking fantastic.
I definitely enjoyed the friendly banter between everyone, all the playful jabs and teasing. Can't forget the masterfully crafted insults that weren't so friendly 😂 Super satisfying reminding the nobles their place.
And oh, romancing Xelef was so ✨ The bold flirtation mixed with secrets from each side, the eventual vulnerability with each other, ahfifkjd ❤️
I think I'm too used to relying on more detailed stats regarding politics and the different groups' opinions, so I kinda felt like I was flying a tad blind, but that just made my decisions have more weight to them.
I cannot wait to see what happens next, both story and romance wise. Now I just need to do more replays so I can try romancing the others.
Quick question regarding D's route in chapter 11 (if I'm allowed to ask), I've replayed it several times trying to get a better outcome for D regarding his/her title being either stripped or temporarily removed but can't get anything better than the latter. Is D's title being temporarily removed the most positive outcome or have I been missing something?
The best outcome you can get for D in that scene is that command of the army is temporarily transferred to one of their lieutenants while they recover, but any talk of removing their title is shot down by the Crown/their allies. The worst case scenario is that the Crown is badgered into looking for substitutes while D recovers and D risks having their title stripped from them during that time.
Which outcome you get depends on whether you were successfully able to fire the Minister of Law in CH9, and if you did not manage that, then whether you were able to recruit any allies such as Lady Naza or Minister Awir. If you didn't manage to fire the Minister of Law and you have neither Lady Naza or Minister Awir on your side, then you will get the worst outcome. Hope that helps!!
Oh, that's where I kept getting it wrong! Thanks! May I ask one more question? In regards to Yekbun, during an earlier playthrough when I let the prisoner reside in the palace & they escaped the Scholar only got injured but now everytime...the worst thing happens. What decisions effect that?
hi! not qeresi, but the decisions affecting Yekbun's outcome are related to who you alert about the assassination attempt (and i believe to some degree the security measures you choose for the coronation? obviously ask for extra security). choosing to alert everyone gives you the best outcome - if i remember correctly - whereas keeping the assassination hidden gives you the worst outcome.
whether you keep the prisoner in the palace or in the town has a similar do-this, this-happens impact, but unrelated to yekbun if moved to the town.
Your love interest has no bearing on what happens to Yekbun! I guarantee you made different plot-related choices between playthroughs, but I'm not listing any walkthroughs for that yet as it's still in progress.
Definitely some time this year!! I can't give a certain release date yet though because I've been struggling a lot with CH12, but I've been steadily making progress on it 🙏🏼
I'm in love with this game. The story, the world-building, the characters, all of them, and the writing are so good that it has raised the bar so much that I'm finding it hard to enjoy other games in the same genre, even outside tbh.
For the first time in a game I've played I felt like my character reflects so well my personality, reserved, and shy, and while romancing Rozerîn this is shown perfectly, I can't put in words how much I love her. Thank you so much.
I'm totally obsessed with this. I don't know how I ended up here, gotta admit, but it's probably the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time, thanks for sharing your art with us.
Now that that's said, I really like the way you write, it's really captivating... touching. I have to admit I've found myself crying in some scenes, they are written so well I can't help but get too immersed, positively so. The characters, great characters, I've been able to remember every single one of them because of how unique each of them is written, I love that, as someone who generally has trouble remembering who is who, it's refreshing.
I'm not very good at english so excuse me for my limited vocabulary, but I really wanted to express my admiration for what you've done here, it's been an unhealthy journey for me as I've been jeopardizing my sleep because of how obsessed I've been these past few days, not that I regret it, but it's also been a really nice read, I'm way too invested because it is so great, once again, thank you for the experience of your art. I have nothing but good wishes for you, admiration and the desire to keep reading this masterpiece. 💗💗
Engaging with this piece of work is an absolutely incredible experience! The characters are truly remarkable, and the depth of the narrative is both rich and captivating. It has definitely earned a spot among my favorite interactive fiction experiences, and I find myself eagerly anticipating the next chapters of the story. The immersive quality of this work allows me to lose track of time, and I must say that Xelef has become my favorite character throughout this journey. The way you have developed each character is impressive, as they feel so real and relatable. The intricate storytelling pulls you in, making it easy to become fully absorbed in the unfolding events. I really appreciate the effort that has gone into crafting such a detailed and engaging narrative, which keeps me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what happens next. The emotional depth and complexity of the characters add layers to the experience, making it all the more enjoyable. I want to express my admiration for the outstanding work you have done in bringing this story to life. Your talent for character development and narrative construction shines through. As you continue to expand this masterpiece, I wish you all the best in your creative endeavors. It is clear that you have a gift for storytelling, and I am excited to see where this journey takes us next! <3
Honestly, it's a great game! The story is very thought out and you can tell how much time and effort went into each chapter. I feel very lucky to of played this as my first interactive novel. I can't wait to see more of your work for the future!
Lol though I keep looking at Xelef and thinking "SINBAD????!"
It's a good game and the first Interactive Novel that I've played on itchio, the story is good for sure but after like chapter 9 or 10 it kinda loses me. I kinda wish that we could have chosen like a special trait that we could have learned from being on the run for most of our life, but we don't so it kinda feels like we are a liability, until we start training and by then the book currently ends without anything but a sparring session. After playing it for the first time, somewhere in me I lost some interest in the story and that may be because after 10 or 11 chapters, you don't kiss anyone, I may be wrong but I romanced everyone except for Rozerin, but there isn't anything to bash on this game, it's very well rounded and as far as I can tell has no grammar errors. My favorite part of the game was the magic types even though I feel like they put characters in a box in other stories you flipped the script a little and surprised e, and I was confused and happy during y 4th playthrough when I got the 'Death of the Sun' I believe it was called? Lovely game, and I would recommend.
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I would commit actual felonies for Delal. My wife. The way I nearly started a riot when that scene happened?????? AND WHEN SHE SAID "I long for you" PLEASEEE
That shit had me kicking the air, giggling like a dumbass, twirling my hair. It was embarrassing help
Rezan is by far my favorite<3
i love R and X sm.. i wanna smooch the both of em
Drew Rêzan fan art casually, I’m genuinely so looking forward to updates as I’m still obsessing!!!
Your art is amazing!
That's so lovely, thank you for the pretty art!! 💖
i love this game so much! i think this is the eleventh time i've played it now?
i love the portrayal of someone stepping up to a position as the Crown. the personality stats feel so natural and sometimes i'll read and be like, "yeah, that's accurate" - you nailed the traits.
the characters are so CHARMING. this game tastes like fresh flatbread and feels like a hug that smells like spices. (tell me why even the slightest description of food feels so fragrant, how did you acquire this skill)
i do have a question though, because i've been doing research on old persian but i can't for the damn life of me figure out what the words that appear in R's scene (chapter 10/11) mean?
Thank you so much for the kind words!! 💖
As for your question, that's because the glyphs used in R's route are Sumerian ;)
I JUST FIGURED IT OUTTT!!
in the context that the word appears in , it sends shivers down my spine. an interesting choice - now why, i wonder?
This was so, so fun and beautiful. I think I might have a problem now that I have experienced R... *swoons*. The way you wrote the romance with them feels so natural and gorgeous, they just fit like a glove with my MC <3
I am very, very new to IF. This is my second one (and the first one was only two chapters in, so this feels more like my first) and I am hooked. I'm so excited for the next chapter and thank you for sharing this lovely story with us.
Ahh, thank you, I really appreciate that!! R's romance is definitely the most easily flowing and uncomplicated one 💖
Queresî!! Love this game so so much, and I’ve been inspired to try making one of my own!! Is it okay if I ask what systems/platforms you use for the making of this? 🫶
I used Twine with the Sugarcube story format! It's open source and completely free to use. Also, for you and anyone else interested in getting into using Twine and creating your own games, there is a really good beginner's guide someone put together to help get you started (again, only for the Sugarcube format, I'm not aware of anything similar for Harlowe or other formats). They also have further Twine resources linked on the page as well.
I really love D so much bro, and after I just finished the rest of the chapters I realized I like got the worst outcome for him : ( (( NOOO WHYYY, I LOVE D TO MUCH FOR THAT))
this is the first IF game I've ever played where i wanted to romance every single RO.
I desperately need someone to ask the crown, "What? Were you raised in a barn!?" So they can go, "WELL, I WAS IN FACT RAISED IN A BARN."
YESSSS, This is a MUST.
Damn. I freaking loved this. The level of detail in the world building, the easy-flowing dynamics between the different personalities and dialogue, the puzzle pieces slowly falling in place, just everything is freaking fantastic.
I definitely enjoyed the friendly banter between everyone, all the playful jabs and teasing. Can't forget the masterfully crafted insults that weren't so friendly 😂 Super satisfying reminding the nobles their place.
And oh, romancing Xelef was so ✨ The bold flirtation mixed with secrets from each side, the eventual vulnerability with each other, ahfifkjd ❤️
I think I'm too used to relying on more detailed stats regarding politics and the different groups' opinions, so I kinda felt like I was flying a tad blind, but that just made my decisions have more weight to them.
I cannot wait to see what happens next, both story and romance wise. Now I just need to do more replays so I can try romancing the others.
Replaying this game for the umpteenth time now AND I JUST FOUND OUT THE CRESCENT BLADES HAVE OFFICIAL ART???
Quick question regarding D's route in chapter 11 (if I'm allowed to ask), I've replayed it several times trying to get a better outcome for D regarding his/her title being either stripped or temporarily removed but can't get anything better than the latter. Is D's title being temporarily removed the most positive outcome or have I been missing something?
The best outcome you can get for D in that scene is that command of the army is temporarily transferred to one of their lieutenants while they recover, but any talk of removing their title is shot down by the Crown/their allies. The worst case scenario is that the Crown is badgered into looking for substitutes while D recovers and D risks having their title stripped from them during that time.
Which outcome you get depends on whether you were successfully able to fire the Minister of Law in CH9, and if you did not manage that, then whether you were able to recruit any allies such as Lady Naza or Minister Awir. If you didn't manage to fire the Minister of Law and you have neither Lady Naza or Minister Awir on your side, then you will get the worst outcome. Hope that helps!!
Oh, that's where I kept getting it wrong! Thanks! May I ask one more question? In regards to Yekbun, during an earlier playthrough when I let the prisoner reside in the palace & they escaped the Scholar only got injured but now everytime...the worst thing happens. What decisions effect that?
hi! not qeresi, but the decisions affecting Yekbun's outcome are related to who you alert about the assassination attempt (and i believe to some degree the security measures you choose for the coronation? obviously ask for extra security). choosing to alert everyone gives you the best outcome - if i remember correctly - whereas keeping the assassination hidden gives you the worst outcome.
whether you keep the prisoner in the palace or in the town has a similar do-this, this-happens impact, but unrelated to yekbun if moved to the town.
there's a comment somewhere that shows what someone did step-by-step for their preferred outcome. https://qeresi.itch.io/a-tale-of-crowns/comments?before=274
Your love interest has no bearing on what happens to Yekbun! I guarantee you made different plot-related choices between playthroughs, but I'm not listing any walkthroughs for that yet as it's still in progress.
Any updates on when Chapter 12 will be released?
Definitely some time this year!! I can't give a certain release date yet though because I've been struggling a lot with CH12, but I've been steadily making progress on it 🙏🏼
YIIIPPPEEEE TAKE UR TIME ILY!!!!!!
this is genuinely the best news I've heard all year
It says on the creators tumblr somewhere in December!! I'm guessing somewhere around mid-dec but they haven't put a specific date on it
I'm in love with this game. The story, the world-building, the characters, all of them, and the writing are so good that it has raised the bar so much that I'm finding it hard to enjoy other games in the same genre, even outside tbh.
For the first time in a game I've played I felt like my character reflects so well my personality, reserved, and shy, and while romancing Rozerîn this is shown perfectly, I can't put in words how much I love her. Thank you so much.
Ah, thank you!! 💖 Great choice of LI as well haha
I'm totally obsessed with this. I don't know how I ended up here, gotta admit, but it's probably the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time, thanks for sharing your art with us.
Now that that's said, I really like the way you write, it's really captivating... touching. I have to admit I've found myself crying in some scenes, they are written so well I can't help but get too immersed, positively so. The characters, great characters, I've been able to remember every single one of them because of how unique each of them is written, I love that, as someone who generally has trouble remembering who is who, it's refreshing.
I'm not very good at english so excuse me for my limited vocabulary, but I really wanted to express my admiration for what you've done here, it's been an unhealthy journey for me as I've been jeopardizing my sleep because of how obsessed I've been these past few days, not that I regret it, but it's also been a really nice read, I'm way too invested because it is so great, once again, thank you for the experience of your art. I have nothing but good wishes for you, admiration and the desire to keep reading this masterpiece. 💗💗
Thank you so much 💖 And your English is great, don't worry!! Really appreciate you leaving a comment
This IF is a masterpiece:3 10/10 love it
I keep dying in that tunnel no matter how i tried i still end up dead :(
Love this game been playing it over and over again but i still kept dying in that tunnel Is it because of some wrong choices i made?:(
That means you aren't picking up enough romance points with one singular romance option,
Here's the walkthrough :)
https://www.tumblr.com/ataleofcrowns/627362513923768320/walkthrough-unlocking-an...
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Really Really Really good game!!!!!!!!! Im totally obsessed with it！！！ gonna put it on my list of the best games i've played this year!!!!!!!!!!
Starting over again Hope i'll survive:)
Engaging with this piece of work is an absolutely incredible experience! The characters are truly remarkable, and the depth of the narrative is both rich and captivating. It has definitely earned a spot among my favorite interactive fiction experiences, and I find myself eagerly anticipating the next chapters of the story. The immersive quality of this work allows me to lose track of time, and I must say that Xelef has become my favorite character throughout this journey. The way you have developed each character is impressive, as they feel so real and relatable. The intricate storytelling pulls you in, making it easy to become fully absorbed in the unfolding events. I really appreciate the effort that has gone into crafting such a detailed and engaging narrative, which keeps me on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what happens next. The emotional depth and complexity of the characters add layers to the experience, making it all the more enjoyable. I want to express my admiration for the outstanding work you have done in bringing this story to life. Your talent for character development and narrative construction shines through. As you continue to expand this masterpiece, I wish you all the best in your creative endeavors. It is clear that you have a gift for storytelling, and I am excited to see where this journey takes us next! <3
Thank you so much for the kind words and the lovely comment, it means a lot 💖💖
Of course! Enjoy the rest of your day/night. :)
Honestly, it's a great game! The story is very thought out and you can tell how much time and effort went into each chapter. I feel very lucky to of played this as my first interactive novel. I can't wait to see more of your work for the future!
Lol though I keep looking at Xelef and thinking "SINBAD????!"
Haha thank you!!
It's a good game and the first Interactive Novel that I've played on itchio, the story is good for sure but after like chapter 9 or 10 it kinda loses me.
I kinda wish that we could have chosen like a special trait that we could have learned from being on the run for most of our life, but we don't so it kinda feels like we are a liability, until we start training and by then the book currently ends without anything but a sparring session.
After playing it for the first time, somewhere in me I lost some interest in the story and that may be because after 10 or 11 chapters, you don't kiss anyone, I may be wrong but I romanced everyone except for Rozerin, but there isn't anything to bash on this game, it's very well rounded and as far as I can tell has no grammar errors.
My favorite part of the game was the magic types even though I feel like they put characters in a box in other stories you flipped the script a little and surprised e, and I was confused and happy during y 4th playthrough when I got the 'Death of the Sun' I believe it was called?
Lovely game, and I would recommend.
Thank you, really appreciate the review!!
i keep replaying, but it takes genuine effort not to go through rezan's path again
you're so real. the temptation is so greattt