Well I just started this because I was bored and looking for some kinda romantic LGBT Visual Novels but I was surprised by how much I loved this. The setting, the cultural influence of it all, the magic system with inner and outer magic well the actual story line, the characters. It just clicked for me, the routes were all appealing so far and I can't wait to see how each of the cliffhangers gets resolved.
It's only switched off during the prologue and returns in CH1. Since it's literally the start of the game, there's no reason for anyone to save there lol 💀
it allows you to offer the minister a more permanent alliance, hinting that the MC will have more influence over how historians record history. i guess it's not the best choice if you want a good ending.
Hey! So, i got the high relationship with R, and basically, you need to let them confide on you, trust them to handle the nobility, don't intervene when given the choice and advise them to seek the truth around their birth parents.
Basically, trust their judgement, be their confident, and when they show insecurity, you have to pick the option that reasurres them
I need to replay it going for A, X has left me disappointed, breaking a lot of trust for me at the end of 10. A was my second choice, curious to see what a romance with him would be like
Me (on x's route, ending chap 9 with an unsteady relationship): sad but respect.
Me (starting chap 10 and havent done anything gets 'your relationships been progressing well): *surprise pikachu face* wot-
Anyways i was absolutely not expecting chap 10 to be like that, chap 10 both broke me and fuiled my desire for more angst. Anyways lovely game cant wait for chap 11! <3
my choices have worked w telling kham! not sure if these are all of them but i did not tell the public abt the assassination attempt but told nobles and kham, held festivities for everyone, prioritized security for the parade only, had the curtains open on the float, stayed on ground w the mirs, approved of the artists
Your choices seemed contradictory to me (not tell the public about the assassination attempt but told nobles and kham) and I wanted to see. I tried all the choices you mentioned and I couldn't pick the choice that gives priority to citizens in chap 9.
Maybe you meant the choice in chapter 10? ^^ It appears when the player gives priority to the nobles.
Nobles and kham musn't know about the assassination. Condem the Mir. Choose a option where only the public have a additional festival. Choose the option for a additional security in the coronation.
In my playthrough, I gave both the public and nobility extra celebration and I still got the prioritize the public choice. As long as you don't reveal to Kham and to the nobles, I think you will be able to get that choice.
The hell else can i say.. the cliffhanger is terrifying and heartbreaking especially Dara's with that bloodstained letter. Broke me! Chapter 10 was definitely worth waiting for. So well written but now the unfortunate thing knowing that because of this wonderful masterpiece having to wait for chapter 11 is gonna be torture. You are both a blessing and a curse at this point cherry. One i am grateful for tho. Thank you once again for another addition to a beautiful story.
Would you mind adding a spoiler warning to your post? I don't want other players to get spoiled just from browsing the comments. Thanks for the kind words, too!! 💖
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would happily lay down my life on a bloody war-ravaged battlefield for A. On a completely unrelated note, I just finished R’s Route and I’ve been crying for 30 minutes. So thanks for that. :)
Yes, but then there will be other consequences (more or less serious depending on your previous choices as for the other route where you decide to keep the prisoner in the palace) Cherry said there was 6 possibilities ^^
R has definitely become my new favorite LI. I love how despite being the shyest they are basically the only one not having a giant emotional turmoil over having feelings for the crown. The gentleness of their relationship development is just *chef's kiss*.
Okay so, I found this IF a few months ago and have been waiting for the release of chapter 10 impatiently...AND HOLY HELL! I did not expect the ending of this chapter in R's route. I wonder what you're planning next cherry! I rarely comment under games and stuff, but I had to because this is absolutely amazing. The way the culture is pretended? The personalities of the characters? The lore of the story and world? It's simply gorgeous and breathtaking. You are an amazing writer with an amazing personality. I love your work and can't wait for the next chapter ;D Thank you for writing this and sharing it with us you amazing human being! Have a wonderful day or night! ^^
I am literally in love with this game. My standards for romance games have been absolutely ruined by this masterpiece. There was never a dull moment once. I genuinely can't wait for the next chapter (this is a threat /j)
Genuinely the first longform IF game I've played multiple times just to enjoy different routes. Besotted with Rezan and Dara, and Xelef makes a very sweet friend. The differences in how you've constructed their romances and the dynamics between the LIs themselves is incredible. Looking forward to future updates!
Normally I'm quite decided on my pick of a LI the first time I play a game, but all of the characters were incredibly appealing, and their friendship/platonic routes were thoroughly satisfying as well. Rezan's good route was my first 'true' playthrough, but playing it again and selecting Dara from the same screen (I had unlocked both of theirs) was too tempting to pass up. You've a real knack for character voice. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
Obviously since this isn’t downloadable yet (or not at all idk your plans) you have to save, but is there some way I can stop my tab from reloading when I come back on to Safari randomly? It keeps making me lose all my progress. ^^
Just finished my first playthrough! Well, my first two, since I couldn't decide between A and X and ended up running two saves simultaneously to not miss out haha! I absolutely adored every moment! My partner actually got a bit annoyed because I just could not stop gushing to them about the characters you've created and the world you've built. I had to make an account just to say: thank you so much for sharing this with the world.
Also, and I apologize if a comment is an inappropriate place to say so, I'd love to offer to support in proofreading the text, even if just for the currently released chapters. The only thing that occasionally pulled me out of the story were the small grammatical / syntactical errors one cannot help but make when writing a text of such length. I'd be more than happy to discuss it more via private message, if you're interested, and can provide a bit of background information on myself and experience in this area.
Thank you, again, forth this story. I look forward to following and supporting it for a long time to come!
Thanks for the offer, but I already have beta readers who I'm quite happy with! I prefer to have feedback regarding the substance (plot, characters, worldbuilding), typos and things of that nature I can correct while continuing to update the story. You can always report any typos or errors you find using the Google form for bug reports.
I chose the sky stone at the choice to choose between the 4 its the first option.
At the ceremony I chose humbling, grateful, Its no longer my home and I walk in their footsteps. Thats what got me sun blessing.
I chose the same options at the ceremony every time but if I chose a different stone it changed my magic so I'm not completely sure but I hope this helps.
Also I think outer or inner magic is also a decider. I chose outer each time.
Help! I followed the guide on prioritizing the people to the letter but it still does not allow me. Its been about a month or more since I last played because I was frustrated :,) also, does anyone know how many affinities there are and what the differences are? I'm on Rozerîn'sroute.
I dont know if this will help, but in my playthrough I got the prioritize the public choice and did: do not reveal to Kham nor the nobility, didn't exclude the public to the Crowning ceremony, threw both the nobility and the public extra celebrations, and I don't know if this is relevant, but I defended the artists at the banquet.
also, unrelated, but I think it might be a cool idea to add an option for headscarves/veiling in character design!! just a thought tho so no pressure ! ! ! ! ! K LOVE U BYE <3
The setting is pre-Islamic, and the religious influences are Zoroastrian, which used to be a huge part of Kurdish culture before colonization and forced conversion. It wouldn't make sense in the story's cultural context.
omg. "patiently yours" "yours as well" . cherry i actually cried. also the way you write?????? insane. actually incredible. i dont remember the exact wording but it was an analogy/image about xelef's villages bones and how he was carrying it and i was literally like. i could write ten billion essays on this phrase alone. insane. another explosive display of talent from esteemed author and philanthropist cherry
i also love love love how the story is progressing with x so far, and i love love love the way courtly intrigue is starting to pick up (crazy theory, but i'm kindaaaaa sus of keko..... what the heck.........i better be wrong cherry or i will cry !) and also kham is best character. wonderful wood woman. also heval! ! ! ! ! !! such a slay character. their interactions with x??? especially in this chapter?? AUGH!
also what the hell cherry i know me and x are not in a commitied relationship yet but them sleeping with someone else had me ! surprised! but then it forced me to consider their character in a more intimate and reflective fashion and it just made me value them all the more as a unique individual and it was just. real. like so real. ur such a good writer what the heck.
this is the longest spam i've spammed u with. i'll leave u alone now. but absolutely adored this chapter, and you should be sos so sos os so PROUD of what you've done and what you've accomplished and just who u r as a person. i love u.s o much. i love AToC so. much.
X is actually handling ALL of their problems without you, they're cutting you out for a very good reason. I wouldn't mistake their personal trauma and their very real concerns about the Crown as them just "being an idiot"? X is one of the smartest characters in the whole game, the Crown literally would be dead without them. At this point in time X has no obligations or loyalty towards your Crown, because you haven't done anything to earn it.
From all your comments you've posted on this page, it sounds like you don't understand X's character arc whatsoever, and it seems X doesn't like your character either since you have a low relationship with them. I would recommend trying another LI lol.
Hmm, gotcha. I guess I felt like they were close. I know I made one mistake with him for sure. I might try to go for another few runs, do another X and an A then maybe. Thanks for the insight :)
Not at all what I meant when I posted my initial comment/review on the chapter and X's route! Please do not misconstrue my opinions with this commenter's.
X is a fiercely independent character, who possesses astounding strength, both physically and mentally. They do not need the Crown--they have known each other for like a month at most (if I remember correctly).
And I really, really dislike the phrase, "He needs us to pressure him." Does not sit well with me.
No hate at all intended--just wanted to specify my own feelings!
Sorry to have caused such turmoil amongst the group! I should have definitely rephrased that, more that he hides from everything and needs somebody to tell him "no nonsense" every once in awhile.
TY TY ISTG IF I CAN'T ROMANCE DELAL LATER ON I'M GOING TO CRY (/j) I LOVE UNSTEADY RELATIONSHIPS BC IT FEELS REALISTIC AND MAKES ME SAD, I'LL TRY AND FIX IT SOON THO
OH MY GOD MUSCULAR GENERAL WOMAN CONFUSED ABOUT HOW HER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CROWN SHOULD BE AND CONCERNED FOR HER REPUTATION, AS WELL AS TRYING TO RIGHT HER MOTHER'S WRONG THAT SHE BLAMES HERSELF FOR???? HELL YEAH I KEEP SHAKING MY LEGS OR FLAPPING MY HAND WHENEER THERE'S A ROMANTIC SCENE TYSM FOR THIS CAN'T WAIT FOR CHAPTER 10!!!! I RLLY RLLY HOPE YOU FIND JOY IN MAKING THIS
Oh by the way, I am really curious about this one detail. When I used my last save from last year March, I saw that I have chosen a different family name from all the current available choices. I don't remember if it was a customized one or a choice, regardless, it caused me wonder if there were any reasons for the change. May you just sate a little bit of my curiosity,please? :3
"FYI: With the most recent update to the game, starting from today, it’s no longer possible to insert a custom family name for your Crown. You can only choose from among the fixed range of suggestions given to you.
I decided I wanted to make the Crown's ethnicity as explicitly, canonically, Kurdish as possible regardless of the first name inserted by the player, so using a fixed range of Kurdish last names was the easiest way to do that. Each suggested last name is taken from a renowned Kurdish poet 💖"
This game is just really amazing and I love it so much. Actually, it is too well written that it scares the shit outta me every time I made a choice though, like heaven knows whose necks gonna get broken because I chose the wrong choice , right?
Keep up with the great work! Cheers for you right there for all the efforts you and your peers have put in this game. Though I guess when I can see to the ending of this I would possibily be well ready for a child or two even though I have not even get married yet lol XD
A little update: I have just finished chap 9 X's route and read through your tumblr and realize the reason why this is the first time (and maybe the ever time) I have fallen for this type of character lol. Turn out it is because we both hate how this character, the narration and the plot progress in the other games XD Spending time with him has been stressful but it is like empathism where balance is in place, whereas in other game, this type character has just been straight out depressed all the time, and the MC in most of these routes demanded to know about all the pain and secrets that they hide or they were like "I don't know why but I feel relaxed with you, even though we have just met and I think I want to share my past with you" and it is kinda uncomfortable. So, thank you for having made it so, I dunno, relaxing I suppose? I don't know how to describe it but it truly feels I am getting gradually and slowly untangle his worries, making him more trustful in me and patiently waiting for him to open up. A scarred heart need more time to trust someone, reveal their invulnerability, so it feels just so real and this time, I do not have to be so annoyed by the personality depicted by the MC lol.
Thanks so much!! 💖💖 I totally agree that most routes like that end up getting so depressing and a slog to play through. X especially has a lot of reasons to be guarded around the Crown, and the Crown also has their own limits in terms of what they can tolerate. I'm glad you could appreciate it!!
My pleasure :3 And I forgot to mention how I love how you write their scene at the end of chapter nine :33 It's just so soft that I have to save it right there to reread it again. The soft, warmth and a big pink fluff Ư v Ư
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the new chapter with R's route got me giggling and kicking my feet
Well I just started this because I was bored and looking for some kinda romantic LGBT Visual Novels but I was surprised by how much I loved this. The setting, the cultural influence of it all, the magic system with inner and outer magic well the actual story line, the characters. It just clicked for me, the routes were all appealing so far and I can't wait to see how each of the cliffhangers gets resolved.
Thank you so much!! 💖💖💖
i think it's safe to say i'm in love with everyone
THE CLIFFHANGERS ARE KILLING ME AHHHHHHH
Can relate ;(
Does the save button disappear for anyone else after clicking begin the story?
It's only switched off during the prologue and returns in CH1. Since it's literally the start of the game, there's no reason for anyone to save there lol 💀
Ohhhh ok I just saw that and I was panicking cuz like it just randomly disappeared 💀
Someone know what is the hidden choice at chapter ten? The one in wich you have to give priority at the nobility to unlock it...
I do
And...? What is the hidden option and what happens if selected?
(spoilers)
it allows you to offer the minister a more permanent alliance, hinting that the MC will have more influence over how historians record history. i guess it's not the best choice if you want a good ending.
Is it possible to prioritize the public and the elites at the same time?
If I remember correctly, the author said on her blog that prioritizing both is impossible and you have to take one side.
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 why would you do this to me 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
💖💖💖
I don't know what i'm doing wrong that keeps making my relationship with R unsteady??? Screaming, crying, throwing up
Hey! So, i got the high relationship with R, and basically, you need to let them confide on you, trust them to handle the nobility, don't intervene when given the choice and advise them to seek the truth around their birth parents.
Basically, trust their judgement, be their confident, and when they show insecurity, you have to pick the option that reasurres them
Thank you sooo much darling <3
Thank you so much too. GAH, I adore Rezan.
tysm, the closure/truth choice was damning me every time jdgdsgjiyf
Also LOL, I loved your reaction. “Screaming crying, throwing up.” 😂
AHHHHH. I’m in love with Rezan! Your writing is beautiful and the story is absolutely engaging! The characters feel real too.
Thank you!! 💖💖
AND WHAT IF I AM HOPELESSLY IN LOVE WITH A??? WHAT ABOUT IT??????
(i genuinley adore your writing, and the character development is just. mwah)
You're not the only one that's falling in love with A, I'm CRYING WITH CHAPTER 10
I need to replay it going for A, X has left me disappointed, breaking a lot of trust for me at the end of 10. A was my second choice, curious to see what a romance with him would be like
Me (on x's route, ending chap 9 with an unsteady relationship): sad but respect.
Me (starting chap 10 and havent done anything gets 'your relationships been progressing well): *surprise pikachu face* wot-
Anyways i was absolutely not expecting chap 10 to be like that, chap 10 both broke me and fuiled my desire for more angst. Anyways lovely game cant wait for chap 11! <3
Spoilers I think?
So I've tried multiple times to prioritize the people and I still can't, what are the right choices?!
*SPOILER*
From what I know, in chapter 5 there is also a choice that is important: does not reveal to Kham (nor to the nobles) what happened with the assassin.
*Spoiler*
if you want Khan's help in chapter 10 you have to tell her EVERYTHING
spoilers!
my choices have worked w telling kham! not sure if these are all of them but i did not tell the public abt the assassination attempt but told nobles and kham, held festivities for everyone, prioritized security for the parade only, had the curtains open on the float, stayed on ground w the mirs, approved of the artists
*spoiler*
Your choices seemed contradictory to me (not tell the public about the assassination attempt but told nobles and kham) and I wanted to see. I tried all the choices you mentioned and I couldn't pick the choice that gives priority to citizens in chap 9.
Maybe you meant the choice in chapter 10? ^^ It appears when the player gives priority to the nobles.
Nobles and kham musn't know about the assassination. Condem the Mir. Choose a option where only the public have a additional festival. Choose the option for a additional security in the coronation.
In my playthrough, I gave both the public and nobility extra celebration and I still got the prioritize the public choice. As long as you don't reveal to Kham and to the nobles, I think you will be able to get that choice.
OMGOMG KURDISH GAME DEV??
Bijî Kurdistan ❤️☀️💚
PLEEEASE LET ME RUN AWAY AND COMFORT X
Well damn!
SPOILER AHEAD!!
The hell else can i say.. the cliffhanger is terrifying and heartbreaking especially Dara's with that bloodstained letter. Broke me! Chapter 10 was definitely worth waiting for. So well written but now the unfortunate thing knowing that because of this wonderful masterpiece having to wait for chapter 11 is gonna be torture. You are both a blessing and a curse at this point cherry. One i am grateful for tho. Thank you once again for another addition to a beautiful story.
Would you mind adding a spoiler warning to your post? I don't want other players to get spoiled just from browsing the comments. Thanks for the kind words, too!! 💖
excuse me WHAT is up with the cliffhanger
i love it but AAAAAAHH
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would happily lay down my life on a bloody war-ravaged battlefield for A. On a completely unrelated note, I just finished R’s Route and I’ve been crying for 30 minutes. So thanks for that. :)
Is ther any way to save the scholar if I take the Prisoner out of the palace
*SPOILER Chap 9*
Yes, but then there will be other consequences (more or less serious depending on your previous choices as for the other route where you decide to keep the prisoner in the palace) Cherry said there was 6 possibilities ^^
ALL THE ROUTES DESTROYED ME CHERRY HOW CAN U WRITE SUCH A MASTERPIECE AND THE CLIFFHANGER ??? CHEF KISS
Update was great!
R has definitely become my new favorite LI. I love how despite being the shyest they are basically the only one not having a giant emotional turmoil over having feelings for the crown. The gentleness of their relationship development is just *chef's kiss*.
Bruuuh, the cliffhanger :'))
THE NEW CHAPTER IM ON THE FLOUR ;;;;;;;;
Rozerin is my beloved, she MUST BE PROTECTED. (also her scene has made my breath hitch every time i've read it)
Okay so, I found this IF a few months ago and have been waiting for the release of chapter 10 impatiently...AND HOLY HELL! I did not expect the ending of this chapter in R's route. I wonder what you're planning next cherry! I rarely comment under games and stuff, but I had to because this is absolutely amazing. The way the culture is pretended? The personalities of the characters? The lore of the story and world? It's simply gorgeous and breathtaking. You are an amazing writer with an amazing personality. I love your work and can't wait for the next chapter ;D Thank you for writing this and sharing it with us you amazing human being! Have a wonderful day or night! ^^
just finished chapter ten… im speechless
I am literally in love with this game. My standards for romance games have been absolutely ruined by this masterpiece. There was never a dull moment once. I genuinely can't wait for the next chapter (this is a threat /j)
same. This game ruined old romance games for me, my standarts are so high rn I revisited some of them and I felt like eating glass
I blame this game entirely
Thanks so much, that's such high praise!! Enjoy the update💖💖
Genuinely the first longform IF game I've played multiple times just to enjoy different routes. Besotted with Rezan and Dara, and Xelef makes a very sweet friend. The differences in how you've constructed their romances and the dynamics between the LIs themselves is incredible. Looking forward to future updates!
Normally I'm quite decided on my pick of a LI the first time I play a game, but all of the characters were incredibly appealing, and their friendship/platonic routes were thoroughly satisfying as well. Rezan's good route was my first 'true' playthrough, but playing it again and selecting Dara from the same screen (I had unlocked both of theirs) was too tempting to pass up. You've a real knack for character voice. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
Thanks so much, that means a lot!! I really appreciate the compliments, hope you enjoy the update 💖💖
Obviously since this isn’t downloadable yet (or not at all idk your plans) you have to save, but is there some way I can stop my tab from reloading when I come back on to Safari randomly? It keeps making me lose all my progress. ^^
I don't know about Safari specifically, but make sure your browser isn't deleting browser cookies. That is how save progress gets deleted.
Alternatively, download your saves to your device files using "Save To Disk" and manually load them in (see the FAQ).
ashti stole my heart
Just finished my first playthrough! Well, my first two, since I couldn't decide between A and X and ended up running two saves simultaneously to not miss out haha! I absolutely adored every moment! My partner actually got a bit annoyed because I just could not stop gushing to them about the characters you've created and the world you've built. I had to make an account just to say: thank you so much for sharing this with the world.
Also, and I apologize if a comment is an inappropriate place to say so, I'd love to offer to support in proofreading the text, even if just for the currently released chapters. The only thing that occasionally pulled me out of the story were the small grammatical / syntactical errors one cannot help but make when writing a text of such length. I'd be more than happy to discuss it more via private message, if you're interested, and can provide a bit of background information on myself and experience in this area.
Thank you, again, forth this story. I look forward to following and supporting it for a long time to come!
Thanks for the offer, but I already have beta readers who I'm quite happy with! I prefer to have feedback regarding the substance (plot, characters, worldbuilding), typos and things of that nature I can correct while continuing to update the story. You can always report any typos or errors you find using the Google form for bug reports.
Thanks for the lovely comment as well 💖
Anyone have a walkthrough on how to get elements at ceremony? Like suns blessing? Stuck..Like so frustrated i quit playing until someone helps
Okay so spoilers I think.
I chose the sky stone at the choice to choose between the 4 its the first option.
At the ceremony I chose humbling, grateful, Its no longer my home and I walk in their footsteps. Thats what got me sun blessing.
I chose the same options at the ceremony every time but if I chose a different stone it changed my magic so I'm not completely sure but I hope this helps.
Also I think outer or inner magic is also a decider. I chose outer each time.
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Help! I followed the guide on prioritizing the people to the letter but it still does not allow me. Its been about a month or more since I last played because I was frustrated :,) also, does anyone know how many affinities there are and what the differences are? I'm on Rozerîn's route.
I dont know if this will help, but in my playthrough I got the prioritize the public choice and did: do not reveal to Kham nor the nobility, didn't exclude the public to the Crowning ceremony, threw both the nobility and the public extra celebrations, and I don't know if this is relevant, but I defended the artists at the banquet.
Ive started chapter 10 babes....... wish me luck.......... (also!! patreon content's so slay!!! everyone go pledge!!!!!)
also, unrelated, but I think it might be a cool idea to add an option for headscarves/veiling in character design!! just a thought tho so no pressure ! ! ! ! ! K LOVE U BYE <3
The setting is pre-Islamic, and the religious influences are Zoroastrian, which used to be a huge part of Kurdish culture before colonization and forced conversion. It wouldn't make sense in the story's cultural context.
Of course!! Thank you for explaining!
YESYES LUCK BE WITH YOU
I READ IT
(SPOILOERS BELOW!!!!!!!!!)
omg. "patiently yours" "yours as well" . cherry i actually cried. also the way you write?????? insane. actually incredible. i dont remember the exact wording but it was an analogy/image about xelef's villages bones and how he was carrying it and i was literally like. i could write ten billion essays on this phrase alone. insane. another explosive display of talent from esteemed author and philanthropist cherry
i also love love love how the story is progressing with x so far, and i love love love the way courtly intrigue is starting to pick up (crazy theory, but i'm kindaaaaa sus of keko..... what the heck.........i better be wrong cherry or i will cry !) and also kham is best character. wonderful wood woman. also heval! ! ! ! ! !! such a slay character. their interactions with x??? especially in this chapter?? AUGH!
also what the hell cherry i know me and x are not in a commitied relationship yet but them sleeping with someone else had me ! surprised! but then it forced me to consider their character in a more intimate and reflective fashion and it just made me value them all the more as a unique individual and it was just. real. like so real. ur such a good writer what the heck.
this is the longest spam i've spammed u with. i'll leave u alone now. but absolutely adored this chapter, and you should be sos so sos os so PROUD of what you've done and what you've accomplished and just who u r as a person. i love u.s o much. i love AToC so. much.
k love u bye <3
Thanks so much for the lovely comment , it was fun to read!! I'm especially glad you could appreciate X's evolving character arc in this chapter 💖💖
Agreed, I was surprised, but then I realized that X can't handle any of his problems correctly without us XD He needs us to pressure him. The idiot.
X is actually handling ALL of their problems without you, they're cutting you out for a very good reason. I wouldn't mistake their personal trauma and their very real concerns about the Crown as them just "being an idiot"? X is one of the smartest characters in the whole game, the Crown literally would be dead without them. At this point in time X has no obligations or loyalty towards your Crown, because you haven't done anything to earn it.
From all your comments you've posted on this page, it sounds like you don't understand X's character arc whatsoever, and it seems X doesn't like your character either since you have a low relationship with them. I would recommend trying another LI lol.
Hmm, gotcha. I guess I felt like they were close. I know I made one mistake with him for sure. I might try to go for another few runs, do another X and an A then maybe. Thanks for the insight :)
Not at all what I meant when I posted my initial comment/review on the chapter and X's route! Please do not misconstrue my opinions with this commenter's.
X is a fiercely independent character, who possesses astounding strength, both physically and mentally. They do not need the Crown--they have known each other for like a month at most (if I remember correctly).
And I really, really dislike the phrase, "He needs us to pressure him." Does not sit well with me.
No hate at all intended--just wanted to specify my own feelings!
I was replying specifically to the commenter, not you!! Itch.io just doesn't know how to handle multiple replies in a single thread lol
Sorry to have caused such turmoil amongst the group! I should have definitely rephrased that, more that he hides from everything and needs somebody to tell him "no nonsense" every once in awhile.
BTW DO UNSTEADY RELATIONSHIPS AFFECT THE RELATIONSHIPS IN THE LONG RUN???? IF SO THEN I HAVE A LOT OF RESETTING TO DO FOR DELAL
im prETTY SURE UR GOOD BESTIE !!! there are also some guides to getting steady relationships out there just in case!
TY TY ISTG IF I CAN'T ROMANCE DELAL LATER ON I'M GOING TO CRY (/j) I LOVE UNSTEADY RELATIONSHIPS BC IT FEELS REALISTIC AND MAKES ME SAD, I'LL TRY AND FIX IT SOON THO
Is there a guide for D?? In in ch 9 and have an unsteady relationship with them :(
OH MY GOD MUSCULAR GENERAL WOMAN CONFUSED ABOUT HOW HER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CROWN SHOULD BE AND CONCERNED FOR HER REPUTATION, AS WELL AS TRYING TO RIGHT HER MOTHER'S WRONG THAT SHE BLAMES HERSELF FOR???? HELL YEAH I KEEP SHAKING MY LEGS OR FLAPPING MY HAND WHENEER THERE'S A ROMANTIC SCENE TYSM FOR THIS CAN'T WAIT FOR CHAPTER 10!!!! I RLLY RLLY HOPE YOU FIND JOY IN MAKING THIS
Would love to see more images of the characters (one of my favs being heval ) but the story is great and I have played it too many times to count
I actually have commissioned art for Heval, Tûjo and Şanazî! It will be added to the codex once CH10 comes out 💖
I'll also be commissioning more art in the future for the palace servants, like Siham and Ishrah, and the Imperial Guards like Ezo and Kaja as well!!
Oh by the way, I am really curious about this one detail. When I used my last save from last year March, I saw that I have chosen a different family name from all the current available choices. I don't remember if it was a customized one or a choice, regardless, it caused me wonder if there were any reasons for the change. May you just sate a little bit of my curiosity,please? :3
"FYI: With the most recent update to the game, starting from today, it’s no longer possible to insert a custom family name for your Crown. You can only choose from among the fixed range of suggestions given to you.
I decided I wanted to make the Crown's ethnicity as explicitly, canonically, Kurdish as possible regardless of the first name inserted by the player, so using a fixed range of Kurdish last names was the easiest way to do that. Each suggested last name is taken from a renowned Kurdish poet 💖"
This is from the Tumblr :)
Ou that explains a lot, thank you for your information!
This game is just really amazing and I love it so much. Actually, it is too well written that it scares the shit outta me every time I made a choice though, like heaven knows whose necks gonna get broken because I chose the wrong choice , right?
Keep up with the great work! Cheers for you right there for all the efforts you and your peers have put in this game. Though I guess when I can see to the ending of this I would possibily be well ready for a child or two even though I have not even get married yet lol XD
A little update: I have just finished chap 9 X's route and read through your tumblr and realize the reason why this is the first time (and maybe the ever time) I have fallen for this type of character lol. Turn out it is because we both hate how this character, the narration and the plot progress in the other games XD Spending time with him has been stressful but it is like empathism where balance is in place, whereas in other game, this type character has just been straight out depressed all the time, and the MC in most of these routes demanded to know about all the pain and secrets that they hide or they were like "I don't know why but I feel relaxed with you, even though we have just met and I think I want to share my past with you" and it is kinda uncomfortable. So, thank you for having made it so, I dunno, relaxing I suppose? I don't know how to describe it but it truly feels I am getting gradually and slowly untangle his worries, making him more trustful in me and patiently waiting for him to open up. A scarred heart need more time to trust someone, reveal their invulnerability, so it feels just so real and this time, I do not have to be so annoyed by the personality depicted by the MC lol.
Thanks so much!! 💖💖 I totally agree that most routes like that end up getting so depressing and a slog to play through. X especially has a lot of reasons to be guarded around the Crown, and the Crown also has their own limits in terms of what they can tolerate. I'm glad you could appreciate it!!
My pleasure :3 And I forgot to mention how I love how you write their scene at the end of chapter nine :33 It's just so soft that I have to save it right there to reread it again. The soft, warmth and a big pink fluff Ư v Ư
just finished chapter seven and first off just to get it out of the way why I feel bad for R… but much more importantly how you know my parents?!?!
(I JUST CLOSED THE GAME AND CONTINUED FROM MY LATEST SAFE DONT WORRY LOL)
help i went to the artists tumblr in the credits and idk how to get back i havent saved in a while so i dont want to close the game aaa
I love this so much <333