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Added 2024-07-13 14:24:58 +0000 UTCHello!
Here is almost the entirety of Part 1 of Chapter 3 โ you'll see some choices that you won't be able to click, and that's intentional. I'll be adding the rest of the paths soon. I didn't want to delay this post anymore.
For now, this one is Hadrian-heavy. If you're not interested in the ex-Templar, I'd recommend waiting until the entire part is out.
If you see paragraphs stuck together, really long pages, repeated sentences or characters not acting as they should โ or referencing something that never happened/ forgetting events that have happened, please report them! I've done my best to playtest everything but there are so many variables (especially at the beginning of the chapter) that some errors might have slipped through.
I'll be taking tomorrow off, but on Monday, I'll jump right back on finishing the part and the chapter as a whole.
I hope you enjoy it! ๐น
Comments
Whatever you say is best ๐ซก
d
2024-08-25 06:28:39 +0000 UTCOhhh I'll go check it out!!๐๐ And tbh, I think it's best you start with Mort! It introduces you to a lot of relevant characters in the theif of time and even guards guards. But it's up to you!!
Anathema
2024-08-22 15:55:28 +0000 UTCCute! We're cute lol Thanks Ana ๐ and consider the Thief of Time my next read, I will be back with a complete book report on all my thoughts ๐ซก. Have a good morning! And dip your toes for me when you get the chance, will ya? (Ps: I updated the playlist ๐คญ)
d
2024-08-22 09:53:29 +0000 UTCYou could wet your toes xD it's always refreshing. And yes, discowld is amazing! I started with Mort first then Guards!Guards! But my favorite so far has been "The Thief of Time". Loved it ๐ And gosh, moving is so stressful!! But, like you said, a good kind of stress. Especially if you like where you're moving to. And no need to justify anything, but thank you so much for your support. I'm rooting for you too, on the other side of the great Atlantic ๐
Anathema
2024-08-22 09:23:36 +0000 UTCAhh, the ocean ๐ฅน I'm jealous ๐ซ although I probably should be a bit wary since I don't know how to swim and knowing myself I wouldn't be able to resist, so maybe it's for the best ๐ . And gosh! They do grow up so fast, don't they? They have me looking at old pictures ๐ต reminiscing. I did a quick Google on disc world and I can't believe those books escaped me! I remember you talking about Terry and how much you like his work, I'll definitely be giving his books a closer look. As for me๐งโโ๏ธI'm great! A bit stressed with work and moving in, but it's a good stress ๐ช. I hope that explains my silence a bit these past months, and I also hope you know that I'm always rooting for your success (GO ANA! ๐๐ฃ) even when I'm not too vocal about it. Much love ๐น
d
2024-08-21 23:35:37 +0000 UTCThere will be am import system! Choice of Games puts one in place when I'm almost done with the sequel. I'll announce when it's implemented so everyone can save their canon playthrough ๐ And thank you so much!!! ๐
Anathema
2024-08-15 20:11:23 +0000 UTCWhen Book Two is released, will there be a way to have a save/import function similar to how Zombie Exodus and Heroes Rise do? Or will we have to use the summary to pick our choices? I like being able to pick for 2nd+ playthroughs, but for my first I like to be kept in the dark as to what's important and not, and what choices I've missed (also I'm an impatient dummy who often misclicks and since there's no checkpoints I have to deal with my incorrect choice or restart the whole game lmao ;_; But also: IM SO EXCITED!! I'm a new fan, straight up binge-read all of book one over the last ~3 days (which, since I work 12 hour days, means I was devouring it on all my breaks, and after work too lol), I can't wait to delve into this peek into book two! Crying screaming throwing up etc etc ;)
Loretti
2024-08-14 18:07:22 +0000 UTCHello, d ๐ it has be some time. How are you doing? Sorry to hear about the heat, I think you have it worse. We had a couple of rough days but living next to the ocean means it's been bearable so far. Oscar's doing great! He's so big now ๐ญ they grown up too damn fast. As for books, I've been reading fables and tales! Right now I'm finishing The Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens. I'm.... not enjoying it much ๐ I liked a christmas carol but this one isn't grabbing me. I'll finished it anyway. After that, I'll read a couple more discworld books! I love them, if you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it!!
Anathema
2024-08-13 18:03:43 +0000 UTCHow are you Ana? It's been a minute! I saw you got a new addition to the pet family, how's รscar settling in? Is it as scorching in Portugal as it is in Texas? Discover any new fish? Any recent books you've read that you just can't stop thinking about? Particularly interested in the last one ๐, because I fear I'm in short supply and idk what to do with myself ๐งโโ๏ธmuch love ๐
d
2024-08-12 09:46:27 +0000 UTCAHHHH LET'S GOOOO ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ธ ๐ต๐น ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ
d
2024-08-05 02:36:03 +0000 UTCLooking at my high sarc/brutal Romanus and Hadrian calling them โangelโ reminds me of that lilo and stitch meme. Character praying to god: โMaybe send me an angel, the nicest angel you haveโ // *cut to other character laughing maniacally* Habibi, take off your rose tinted glasses lol. this is funny, I approve! First I was weirded out but actually yes, I saw the light, this is great๐ Thank you so much for the update!
Chsh
2024-07-18 20:37:31 +0000 UTCActually, now that I think more about this, I'll change that line. I don't like Hadrian lying to you, it's out of character. I wrote that when I wasn't completely sure of his backstory yet. A lot of details were missing. Thank you for pointing it out! I'll change the text a little^^
Anathema
2024-07-18 10:05:27 +0000 UTCSo when Hadrian says in book 1 bout not knowing where his teacher is, is he speaking like he doesnt know if she is in heaven or hell? Omitting cause he doesnt want to say as he isnt ready too? Or is this a different teacher entirely? (Replaying the first book, trying new things as opposed to my usual and this is thw first time i talked to him as he bandages the MCs wound)
Miss Cellaneous
2024-07-18 03:24:06 +0000 UTCI was. I'll make a new save and see if it still happens again.
Imani
2024-07-17 13:32:41 +0000 UTCThat shouldn't be possible. Were you using an old save?
Anathema
2024-07-17 13:23:05 +0000 UTCIdk if this is a coding error or not but even when my Romanus wasn't jealous of Eda they still had that crazy thought about 'almost feeling bad for the b'. I had already heard about that line from here and yet it still gave me whiplash ๐คฃ
Imani
2024-07-17 12:40:09 +0000 UTCCaught it! Thank you ๐
Anathema
2024-07-16 08:02:14 +0000 UTCI do have a bug report for you Ana. I am running through as a woman who doesnโt get along well with Hadrian and is in a relationship with Alessa, and who is also self conscious about their new scar When I got to the scene where you are alone with Salina and Hadrian, Hadrian still approached my character as if they were in a relationship and comforted Malyn. While sweet, I donโt think this is intentional lol
Warpotato
2024-07-16 07:37:42 +0000 UTCThank you! I'll send an email :)
Kinui
2024-07-15 21:59:36 +0000 UTCIf you have romance flags with him then you are ;)
chocolatezz
2024-07-15 19:45:38 +0000 UTCHadrian is much more astute than what people give him credit for.
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 19:41:13 +0000 UTCWho is Lance's smart girl? I must've missed something. Here I am thinking Chourica. I love that pupper.
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 19:36:42 +0000 UTC๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ I feel like this is the beginning of one of those bad bar jokes. "So an ex-templar an ex-monk, an ex-nun, and a Romanus walk into a tavern...."
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 19:33:35 +0000 UTC"Yet" is all I saw in that comment ๐ you promised you'd let us marry him in the epilogue! I remember Ana. Going back on your word will force me to report you to the emotional police/inquisition for your crimes yet again ๐๐
AndrasteN7
2024-07-15 18:50:46 +0000 UTCYou're right. I wrote him calling you angel in the extra stories but not in the game. I'll change to "he should call *me* angel", thus making him using that at the end more meaningful ๐
Anathema
2024-07-15 18:48:43 +0000 UTCI promised myself I won't read the updates and wait for whole chapters to be released, but I couldn't resist! God loves to give his toughest battels to his silliest soldiers and I love to lose them โ๏ธ๐ I adored Hadrian in this update, especially the moment when he seeks comfort in Romanus instead of the cross on his chest. Romanus truly his one and only religion๐ One thing tho, there is an option to be jealous when he calls Eda an angel something like "but im his angel, he calls me that ๐ก๐ ๐ก", but until this point I don't think he ever called MC that ๐ค
shrek4ever
2024-07-15 18:46:38 +0000 UTCI love the slow start! After the intense scene with Mist, itโs a nice breather moment to decompress before getting back to the action! ๐ Also his backstory did fit perfectly there! Poor Hadrian ๐ญ but also such a good backstory!
Kylie
2024-07-15 15:42:19 +0000 UTCI understand that too. A mentor of sorts. It's the same way I still look at my old sensei. He defined me in a lot of ways when I first started martial arts. He guided me in a lot of way. Not just in the ways of martial arts but life as well. I still apply what he taught me to this day despite not seeing him for 15 years.
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 15:42:18 +0000 UTCYou're a big enigma! It's part of what makes you so magnetic ๐ Thank you ๐๐ฅบ
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:42:02 +0000 UTCHadrian didn't really see Eda as a friend. More like a savior, a teacher, a guide
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:40:28 +0000 UTCHadrian is whipped for you already. It's not early enough to him ๐ฅบ And don't worry, you'll have plenty of scenes with Hadrian. Maybe not marriage yet tho xD
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:37:41 +0000 UTCIt's also so sweet how interested they are in Romanus' life as well. Another of my favorite moments in Chapter 1 is when you choose to open up about your childhood home after Hadrian tells you about Lundenwic and when you glance to him, he looks utterly fascinated by the words you're saying. He, and Alessa not only want to be seen by you, but see you in kind. I love the friendly trio's dynamic so much!
Rue
2024-07-15 15:36:11 +0000 UTCYou can put them here, or send me a pm if you prefer? You can also email my game email: anathemafiction@gmail.com
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:36:08 +0000 UTCYeah I understand that too. You can have friends of the opposite sex without being "in love with then." I think society just pushes it so much that people have a hard time breaking that norm.
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 15:35:02 +0000 UTCHim and Romanus have more in common than the first book made it seem. And, as of now, Salina and Lance too. The Church's fugitives should start a club
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:34:48 +0000 UTC๐ณ I found it hot too there'll be Lance in the next update for sure. Editing his conversation right now ๐
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:33:42 +0000 UTCHadrian did love Eda. He just wasn't in love with her. Eda is still a very important person to him
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:32:45 +0000 UTCYeah I figured. He has PTSD and survivors guilt. My Romanus' green eyed monster still rears its head. I wouldn't call Lexi possessive but more just don't look at my man kinda thing. But I get it. I have PTSD and survivors guilt. I think that's why I empathize with Hadrian a lot.
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-15 15:32:36 +0000 UTCThank you! That's the kind of errors that I fear most because they don't come up in randomtest or quicktest. And lol! I thought the corruption fits there. You're giving in to dark thoughts...
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:31:31 +0000 UTCHadrian will tell you. Eda is just more important, as is everything that happened with her. It defined Hadrian. It's why he barely sleeps, and has nightmares throughout the night
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:30:06 +0000 UTCRomanus can be so petty when they want to ๐คฃ
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:28:59 +0000 UTCExactly! If you're good friends or in a romance with them, they both want to open up- Alessa's turn will be at the end of this chapter. But these are... hard things to open up about. Hadrian definitely uses Salina to be more vulnerable but also because he genuinely feels a connection with her. Or, at least, he projects the connection he had with Eda onto her. However unhealthy that may be
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:27:59 +0000 UTCThank you Kylie ๐ญ๐ I was nervous because it slows the pacing a bit, but I thought the reveal of his backstory fits perfectly here. The rest of the chapter will have more action/be more fast-paced, so I hope the slow start will be forgiven
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:25:42 +0000 UTC๐๐
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:23:44 +0000 UTCYes, I do want typo reports! Thank you so much for these ๐ Characters names are the bane of my existence. I keep forgetting them ๐ญ
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:22:02 +0000 UTC๐
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:21:16 +0000 UTCSo glad you liked it ๐
Anathema
2024-07-15 15:21:06 +0000 UTCAnaaa! What is this?! Why do this to us in chapter 3?! It is too early! That scar scene ๐ฅน if we got this now, what are we going to get in later chapters?! I am ready! โช๐ฐ๐๐คต๐ I want the option to marry Hadrian already and he has been with my MC for what? A few in-game days?๐๐คฃ
AndrasteN7
2024-07-15 12:19:40 +0000 UTCHow/where do we report mistakes in the text?
Kinui
2024-07-14 20:08:56 +0000 UTCI love how Hadrian knows why your a mercenary, if not the reasons. Cause heโs in the same boat. Really seems Romanus found a true friend/partner who actually understands, even if itโs only about having to be in hiding
Warpotato
2024-07-14 09:16:51 +0000 UTCThen I wonder who the girl was that took his virginity hmmm
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-14 05:41:58 +0000 UTCYou can ask Hadrian during that comversation about it and he confirms his relationship with Eda was a platonic friendship.
Jo
2024-07-14 05:40:16 +0000 UTCLance's "smart girl" will sustain me to the next update.
chocolatezz
2024-07-14 02:10:21 +0000 UTCWait did Hadrian love Eda? Because iirc you mentioned in a post on Patron or Tumblr saying Romanus was his first love. So am I missing something?
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-13 23:17:09 +0000 UTCyeah, since I'm waiting for the whole chapter to actually play it, when hadrian is telling his story about eda there's 1 option to be jealous about it if you are romancing him, also it sets a flag. Ana if you're reading this: *if (jealousy= false) You squeeze his hand. *if (jealousy= false) You almost feel bad about hating the bitch. Bellow should be true.
unfortunate small
2024-07-13 22:00:35 +0000 UTCWait what? Seriously? Damn I got 3 corruption this time my girl is going bad XD
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-13 21:54:41 +0000 UTCgaining a corruption point for being jealous is craazy lol (i love it)
unfortunate small
2024-07-13 21:20:42 +0000 UTCOmg Hadrian my love.... I was a jealous Romanus when he called Eda his angel .. but it still didn't reveal who he slept with it kissed gah Ana you're such a tease
Nessy Lovegood
2024-07-13 21:13:30 +0000 UTCThis might be minor, but I especially liked how after choosing the 'Must you stick your nose in everything?' option when talking with Alessa, Romanus added 'POINTY nose'. Like damn, I love Alessa, but go off sis, we love to see it ๐ซฃ๐ณ
Wrap Wrapowy
2024-07-13 19:41:38 +0000 UTCI loved everything about Hadrian's story, but what I think I loved most was that he was using Salina as an excuse to open up to you. It mirrors a choice you can make when visiting Alessa in her room during chapter 1; "I have a lot I wish to tell you, but now isn't the time." Each member of the trio is trying to find that perfect moment to open up because it's too hard and painful to open their hearts casually, and I'm thriving now that Hadrian's found his.
Rue
2024-07-13 19:37:56 +0000 UTCLord in heaven that Hadrian scene in Salinaโs office, if youโre self conscious about the scar, melted my heart! I love how earnest and sweet Hadrianโs scenes are! Also enjoy all the shy or softer responses to Hadrian for my shy MC! Absolutely magnificent start to chapter 3! ๐
Kylie
2024-07-13 19:02:36 +0000 UTCIn Salina's scene, when her past is revealed and I said it made sense, the part that starts with "Salina is capable of more..." repeats twice. Also, idk if you want us to tell you about typos or if that's someone else's job? If yes: At some point in Salina's scene it says "you can't phantom what" (i assume you mean "you can't fathom"). Also in that scene, Sancha's name is written as Sasha (I don't know which is the right one but I think I recall her being called Sancha). At some point, she picks up a scapula (instead of spatula).
Gorogs
2024-07-13 18:53:16 +0000 UTCHadrian's scenes always manage to make me feel such raw emotions in the best ways ๐ญ๐ Thank you, Ana ๐ค
Jo
2024-07-13 17:31:41 +0000 UTCuglysobbing.png PHEW BOY!! i was not prepared for that!!!!!! ๐ญ i love this story so much
mila (yugocar)
2024-07-13 16:25:33 +0000 UTCVibrating with excitement ๐ซถ Update: the scene of Hadrian consoling a Romanus whoโs self-conscious about their scar was ridiculously adorable, oh my god ๐ฅน
Allie
2024-07-13 15:55:59 +0000 UTCWooooooo new demo build Also including my ex templar ๐๐
Samanyu Gupta
2024-07-13 14:57:32 +0000 UTC
