I can't wait until the next update!!! Also, do you have a website or app that you used to make this? I'm very inspired to make my own interactive story but unfortunately don't know what website/app is best to make it with. Anything can help thank you!
I used a tool called Twine! It's free to use and you don't need to know how to code to use it, but I would definitely recommend looking up tutorials since it does take some time to learn and get used to.
This game really deserves everything it's got right now, I found it the other day and it's a total gold mine for story, culture, and lore. The routes are also incredible, it's just a total 10/10!
Having played through all the available chapters twice in two days, I can say I’m definitely hooked. I think the hardest part is choosing which love interest to pursue... they’re all so lovely in their own way. The personality system is also really interesting; not only do I want to play all the routes, but I want to do it with different personalities too, which makes the replay value immense. The crown having different handwriting based on their personality is also such a endearing little detail. I’m excited to see the politics of this world, and interested in how much you can truly change the kingdom you rule... good work! Thank you for your hard work, it’s much appreciated! Take breaks when you need to! (<- I may not know you personally but many creatives I know don’t take enough breaks)
It didn't take me long to finish all the chapters that have been posted so far, that's for sure. I can't wait for updates in the future too. Everything is so well written, and I love the features on the side that accompany it. I'm so thankful for finding this. Keep it up!
I absolutely adore this! Though my first ending was the Bad One(whoops), I’ll be trying again soon enough :) Hopefully I’ll survive more than two days as the Crown LOL.
made an account just to say how much i love this. your world building is amazing and i love the characters you’ve written. so excited for the next chapter!
i cannot even begin to describe how much i love this so far. the characters and the world and the writing are all phenomenal and i'm really excited for the rest of the story
I've been playing for only a day and I'm in love with the story. The way you describe the surroundings and characters is amazing! There's so much detail even in the more minor characters just brings it to life, the story is amazing and the attention to detail spectacular. The work you put into the story really admirable, the story is a lovely experience!
I've been reading this for a while now and this story is a masterpiece! I'm so glad I came across ATOC on Tumblr because it is such a joy to sink into. The attention to detail for the different traits and choices is phenomenal. The writing is breathtaking from the first sentence. The amount of emotions and laughter I have had reading are countless. My favorite thing is probably how detailed all the characters are from the MC to the ROs and even minor characters come to life in such a vibrant way! I'm so thankful for all the hard work you put in to this story and making the community around it a positive experience!
Brilliant writing, an extremely compelling plot and even more compelling love interests (I've never felt so attacked and spoiled for choice) and side characters, your choices really feel like they matter and I can't wait to see where it goes! The community is super lovely and friendly as well, by far the most fun I've ever had reading an IF!
atoc is one of my absolute FAVORITE stories i could literally gush about it all day! you are so skilled at weaving an engrossing story that asks readers to think, remember, and connect.
the build up and pacing of everything makes a ton of sense. the interpretation of "slow burn" across 4 different LIs and a bunch of varied crown personalities is HARD to manage but you pull it off so well. there's always new progression to note in every scene. there is no "fluff" in the writing in the sense that everything has an intent and purpose. in a plot like this it's key, and i think it was a really thoughtful choice that worked in your favor that this is an IF because the weight of everything is almost tangible when you read.
your skill in characterization and development really shines in chapter 6, especially now that we are beginning to peel back the layers of not only the LIs but also the crown and the antagonists. the conversations the characters have with the crown and with each other really make them feel like tangible personalities and that's part of what makes reading atoc so engaging. you don't want to miss ANY details because you never know which ones are going to be relevant later. from a gameplay standpoint it's incredibly compelling; your intent in regards to replayability really shines in this aspect of the work.
overall i'm INCREDIBLY excited to see where this story goes. you deserve ALL the laurels!
Just read through chapter 6, now to go back to anxiously waiting for another update. Lol I love this story, you've done really well! Thank you for making it ^_^
I love this story, it's so great !! Love the writing, the world building, the characters ! And I love that it's not a story about white people in an "Arabic" world. I think it's a really good way to learn more about Kurdish culture, and it's what make your game unique and beautiful in my opinion. And a no-binary crown is A+ in my book <3
Thank you!! There's so much oversaturation with white characters in media; creating a story like this without white characters where the focal point are exclusively characters of color has really been cathartic to me ❤️
It's been a while since I read something that made me connect and imagine the universe so vividly like this. Sometimes I have to remind myself this doesn't have any ilustrations with how clear you manage to describe the scenes. The word building is truly fantastic and the characters, just so well writen, I usually struggle so much with names, I can barely remember the main characters names from my favorite midias and yet I always take note of the supportive characters in this story. The interactions are so nice to read, it really feels that there as long term dynamics between the characters, I love this story so far and am really thankfull for your hard work. Really excited to see how it goes form now on.
Hi! I absolutely adore this game, thank you for making it. I was wondering, and maybe this is not possible, but is there a way for us to set the genders of the ROs if we choose to play as a character attracted to any gender? After playing through multiple times, in my head I see the characters as the gender I used for all those playthroughs. With the new update I had to reset, but if I start a new save from the beginning, some of the characters match their old gender, and some have switched which is a bit jarring.
Idk if this is feasible, and if it's unreasonable I apologize. But if it's not too difficult, having the option to select the gender of the characters instead of it being completely randomized would be great :)
Nope, that won't be a feature. Not because it's not possible, but because I chose not to implement it that way. I'm happy with the gender system the way it is right now.
gotcha!! I completely understand. I apologize if that came across as rude or demanding in any way, it was probably a very entitled question. at any rate, this is an amazing game and I can't wait to see where it goes next :) thanks again!
The newest chapter is such a treat! I didn't know what to expect, but it's very enjoyable to see that the main storyline + the political aspect aren't being derailed at all by the romances. The romances is integrated seamlessly into the plot, and I'm loving every single RO and the the side characters as well!
On a side note, would there be a parameter showing our relationship with every available factions? It seems that we're going to juggle the relationships between at least the public, nobles, and the peri?
To be clear, they're not faeries, they're peri! It's a very specific myth to the Middle East, they're not interchangeable terms.
And no, there won't be a parameter for that. You have to make the decisions you think are best suited to the situation and judge if you made the right one based on the outcome.
(looks like my previous comment got deleted idk why ><) Sry for the bad english btw (i'm french).
Aniway i just wanted to say that even if i'm not a fan a love stories i usually like books like the witcher, dragon age etc... where romance is not the main thing (and i like fighting more haha). I got curious about this game and decided to try. The universe and characters are amazing enough to make me keep going, it just make me want to pick up a sword and go explore :D.
It was a really good read so far i'm at chapter 4 trying to not get a bad ending this time. I'm hyped for chapter 5 and maybe 6 !
Hello again Cherry,im writing to apolofise for my confusion about chapter five,I don't know why but somehow I got it in my head that the new chapter to be released is actually chapter five and as I understand you are still working on six. I had said that I am new here and having only discovered AToC recently and reading some of the old updates your blog I mixed things up about the release of chapter five thinking its the continuance,hehe the funny thing is I have been playing this chapter all along hehe,how else would I have tried all the LI's in the story,please pardon me,thank you.
Hi Cherry how areyou,I'm new here and I also would like to say thank you for letting me and everyone who is a fan of your creation be part of your world,what you have done for us is amazing and special,I am especially feeling grateful to you for letting me expirience this rich Middle Eastern cculture,being an African myself i fell in love instantly with your story and hope to be part of AToC until the conclusion,if its not too much to ask may I please have a link to chapter 5. Thank ever so much.
Chapter Five is already included in the file here on itch.io, you have to unlock a love interest at the end of Chapter Four to get to it, though! I have a walkthrough on how to do it on my blog, here!
Wow I can't belive you actually replied so prompt,thank you thank you so much and best of luck and success to what you have planned for your future,I'm so happy..thank you once again.
I absolutely love this game. Such a beautiful world and characters that simply draw you in. Not to mention the flawless incorporation of gender, pronouns, and personality. (Unlike some Twine-based games, I felt as though my character was real and I became immersed in the storytelling). At first I couldn't decide who to pursue, but...Azad here I come :-)
This is such a wonderful game. I'm obsessed with it. You've built up such an interesting world, with characters that immediately grab your reader's attention. There are so many minor characters that I half-wished were love interests lol. I look forward to seeing what happens next! Especially when things with Azad just started getting juicy 👀
This is a fantastic read, several times I've laughed out loud at the antics these characters get into and been all round very impressed with the vivid imagery that has been painted for me. Keep up the great work!
I am simply in love with this story. I was heartbroken when I reached the last update ^^ The plot is interesting and the universe is really charming. All the characters are lovely they all have their own stories and mysteries and traits, they are all fun to be around with. It was a pleasing immersive experience and I'm looking forward to the next chapter! this is amazing work I'll try giving money net time i have a commission because this work deserve all the support! <3 P.S.: I really appreciate the non-binary inclusion in all of this!
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I can't wait until the next update!!! Also, do you have a website or app that you used to make this? I'm very inspired to make my own interactive story but unfortunately don't know what website/app is best to make it with. Anything can help thank you!
I used a tool called Twine! It's free to use and you don't need to know how to code to use it, but I would definitely recommend looking up tutorials since it does take some time to learn and get used to.
Thank you so much!!
This game really deserves everything it's got right now, I found it the other day and it's a total gold mine for story, culture, and lore. The routes are also incredible, it's just a total 10/10!
This book is amazing so far! Amazing storytelling; I can tell how much you immersed yourself in it. Well done, I look forward to seeing more!
(Spoiler- sorry TwT)
“Spirits spit on the grave of whoever birthed your cursed bloodline, Xelef!”-Azad
I laughed at that part- XD
This is a fantastic game. Great job.
Unfortunately it's not working for me
Edit: Nevermind, it was a problem from my side (browser settings). Now, I can enjoy the game to the fullest! Yay!
Having played through all the available chapters twice in two days, I can say I’m definitely hooked. I think the hardest part is choosing which love interest to pursue... they’re all so lovely in their own way. The personality system is also really interesting; not only do I want to play all the routes, but I want to do it with different personalities too, which makes the replay value immense. The crown having different handwriting based on their personality is also such a endearing little detail. I’m excited to see the politics of this world, and interested in how much you can truly change the kingdom you rule... good work! Thank you for your hard work, it’s much appreciated! Take breaks when you need to! (<- I may not know you personally but many creatives I know don’t take enough breaks)
I always strive for maximum replayability haha. Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!! ❤️
It didn't take me long to finish all the chapters that have been posted so far, that's for sure. I can't wait for updates in the future too. Everything is so well written, and I love the features on the side that accompany it. I'm so thankful for finding this. Keep it up!
im so glad i found this gem in here, really one of the best of this type of game i have found, i cant wait for next updates
I absolutely adore this! Though my first ending was the Bad One(whoops), I’ll be trying again soon enough :) Hopefully I’ll survive more than two days as the Crown LOL.
made an account just to say how much i love this. your world building is amazing and i love the characters you’ve written. so excited for the next chapter!
i cannot even begin to describe how much i love this so far. the characters and the world and the writing are all phenomenal and i'm really excited for the rest of the story
I've been playing for only a day and I'm in love with the story. The way you describe the surroundings and characters is amazing! There's so much detail even in the more minor characters just brings it to life, the story is amazing and the attention to detail spectacular. The work you put into the story really admirable, the story is a lovely experience!
I've been reading this for a while now and this story is a masterpiece! I'm so glad I came across ATOC on Tumblr because it is such a joy to sink into. The attention to detail for the different traits and choices is phenomenal. The writing is breathtaking from the first sentence. The amount of emotions and laughter I have had reading are countless. My favorite thing is probably how detailed all the characters are from the MC to the ROs and even minor characters come to life in such a vibrant way! I'm so thankful for all the hard work you put in to this story and making the community around it a positive experience!
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment! Appreciate it ❤️
Brilliant writing, an extremely compelling plot and even more compelling love interests (I've never felt so attacked and spoiled for choice) and side characters, your choices really feel like they matter and I can't wait to see where it goes! The community is super lovely and friendly as well, by far the most fun I've ever had reading an IF!
Thank you for all the kind words!! ❤️
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atoc is one of my absolute FAVORITE stories i could literally gush about it all day! you are so skilled at weaving an engrossing story that asks readers to think, remember, and connect.
the build up and pacing of everything makes a ton of sense. the interpretation of "slow burn" across 4 different LIs and a bunch of varied crown personalities is HARD to manage but you pull it off so well. there's always new progression to note in every scene. there is no "fluff" in the writing in the sense that everything has an intent and purpose. in a plot like this it's key, and i think it was a really thoughtful choice that worked in your favor that this is an IF because the weight of everything is almost tangible when you read.
your skill in characterization and development really shines in chapter 6, especially now that we are beginning to peel back the layers of not only the LIs but also the crown and the antagonists. the conversations the characters have with the crown and with each other really make them feel like tangible personalities and that's part of what makes reading atoc so engaging. you don't want to miss ANY details because you never know which ones are going to be relevant later. from a gameplay standpoint it's incredibly compelling; your intent in regards to replayability really shines in this aspect of the work.
overall i'm INCREDIBLY excited to see where this story goes. you deserve ALL the laurels!
Your words of encouragement always help keep me going, it means so much to me 💖
Just read through chapter 6, now to go back to anxiously waiting for another update. Lol I love this story, you've done really well! Thank you for making it ^_^
Feels like reading chapters from the asoiaf books! Solid worldbuilding and I adore the setting. Can't wait for more :)
I love this story, it's so great !! Love the writing, the world building, the characters ! And I love that it's not a story about white people in an "Arabic" world. I think it's a really good way to learn more about Kurdish culture, and it's what make your game unique and beautiful in my opinion. And a no-binary crown is A+ in my book <3
Thank you!! There's so much oversaturation with white characters in media; creating a story like this without white characters where the focal point are exclusively characters of color has really been cathartic to me ❤️
It's been a while since I read something that made me connect and imagine the universe so vividly like this. Sometimes I have to remind myself this doesn't have any ilustrations with how clear you manage to describe the scenes. The word building is truly fantastic and the characters, just so well writen, I usually struggle so much with names, I can barely remember the main characters names from my favorite midias and yet I always take note of the supportive characters in this story. The interactions are so nice to read, it really feels that there as long term dynamics between the characters, I love this story so far and am really thankfull for your hard work. Really excited to see how it goes form now on.
Thanks so much for the thoughtful and kind words!! I really appreciate it ❤️
So good it borders on the realm of art
Video games are art!
Hi! I absolutely adore this game, thank you for making it. I was wondering, and maybe this is not possible, but is there a way for us to set the genders of the ROs if we choose to play as a character attracted to any gender? After playing through multiple times, in my head I see the characters as the gender I used for all those playthroughs. With the new update I had to reset, but if I start a new save from the beginning, some of the characters match their old gender, and some have switched which is a bit jarring.
Idk if this is feasible, and if it's unreasonable I apologize. But if it's not too difficult, having the option to select the gender of the characters instead of it being completely randomized would be great :)
Nope, that won't be a feature. Not because it's not possible, but because I chose not to implement it that way. I'm happy with the gender system the way it is right now.
Thanks for commenting!
gotcha!! I completely understand. I apologize if that came across as rude or demanding in any way, it was probably a very entitled question. at any rate, this is an amazing game and I can't wait to see where it goes next :) thanks again!
The newest chapter is such a treat! I didn't know what to expect, but it's very enjoyable to see that the main storyline + the political aspect aren't being derailed at all by the romances. The romances is integrated seamlessly into the plot, and I'm loving every single RO and the the side characters as well!
On a side note, would there be a parameter showing our relationship with every available factions? It seems that we're going to juggle the relationships between at least the public, nobles, and the peri?
To be clear, they're not faeries, they're peri! It's a very specific myth to the Middle East, they're not interchangeable terms.
And no, there won't be a parameter for that. You have to make the decisions you think are best suited to the situation and judge if you made the right one based on the outcome.
Thanks for the comment! ❤️
Ahh, i see! Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for the correction!
Oh so marvelous I can't wait to jump in head first and carry on with all my ROs. Cherry you are the best,thank you so much.
CHAPTER SIX!!!!! Omg, I have been blessed today. I can't wait for work to be over so I can link up with my grumpy General.
OMG CHAPTER SIX IM CRYING THANK YOU SO MUCH CHERRY <3
I didn't even read it yet but I already its gonna be good
(looks like my previous comment got deleted idk why ><) Sry for the bad english btw (i'm french).
Aniway i just wanted to say that even if i'm not a fan a love stories i usually like books like the witcher, dragon age etc... where romance is not the main thing (and i like fighting more haha). I got curious about this game and decided to try. The universe and characters are amazing enough to make me keep going, it just make me want to pick up a sword and go explore :D.
It was a really good read so far i'm at chapter 4 trying to not get a bad ending this time. I'm hyped for chapter 5 and maybe 6 !
Hello again Cherry,im writing to apolofise for my confusion about chapter five,I don't know why but somehow I got it in my head that the new chapter to be released is actually chapter five and as I understand you are still working on six. I had said that I am new here and having only discovered AToC recently and reading some of the old updates your blog I mixed things up about the release of chapter five thinking its the continuance,hehe the funny thing is I have been playing this chapter all along hehe,how else would I have tried all the LI's in the story,please pardon me,thank you.
Hi Cherry how areyou,I'm new here and I also would like to say thank you for letting me and everyone who is a fan of your creation be part of your world,what you have done for us is amazing and special,I am especially feeling grateful to you for letting me expirience this rich Middle Eastern cculture,being an African myself i fell in love instantly with your story and hope to be part of AToC until the conclusion,if its not too much to ask may I please have a link to chapter 5. Thank ever so much.
Thank you so much for the kind words!! ❤️
Chapter Five is already included in the file here on itch.io, you have to unlock a love interest at the end of Chapter Four to get to it, though! I have a walkthrough on how to do it on my blog, here!
Wow I can't belive you actually replied so prompt,thank you thank you so much and best of luck and success to what you have planned for your future,I'm so happy..thank you once again.
I freakin' love this game! You've done a great job so far, and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Thank you!! ❤️
i love this game so much omg dara is amazing
I'm glad you think so ❤️
This game is amazing! I can't wait for more =)
Chapter Six should be up in a few days!! It's being beta read right now 👀
I absolutely love this game. Such a beautiful world and characters that simply draw you in. Not to mention the flawless incorporation of gender, pronouns, and personality. (Unlike some Twine-based games, I felt as though my character was real and I became immersed in the storytelling). At first I couldn't decide who to pursue, but...Azad here I come :-)
Thank you so much, I'm glad that you experienced the MC customization so positively! Story immersion is important to me, so that's reassuring ❤️
This is such a wonderful game. I'm obsessed with it. You've built up such an interesting world, with characters that immediately grab your reader's attention. There are so many minor characters that I half-wished were love interests lol. I look forward to seeing what happens next! Especially when things with Azad just started getting juicy 👀
Thanks so much!! ❤️
Check this page pretty much daily hoping for an update; excellent game!
I'd say we're about 2 weeks away from release ❤️
This is a fantastic read, several times I've laughed out loud at the antics these characters get into and been all round very impressed with the vivid imagery that has been painted for me. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!! ❤️
I am simply in love with this story. I was heartbroken when I reached the last update ^^ The plot is interesting and the universe is really charming. All the characters are lovely they all have their own stories and mysteries and traits, they are all fun to be around with. It was a pleasing immersive experience and I'm looking forward to the next chapter! this is amazing work I'll try giving money net time i have a commission because this work deserve all the support! <3
P.S.: I really appreciate the non-binary inclusion in all of this!
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️ Any kind of support is appreciated, but a donation is definitely super helpful if you can spare it!
I just don't have the words to say how much I enjoyed this game!!Keep up the good work <3
❤️😊