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The Trickster

The Trickster's leather slippers pattered blithely throughout the Deer King's hall.

Tall trees rose on both sides to make up the walls with their bulky, rough, wide trunks, and bent forward in an embrace of branches to form a green patchwork of a ceiling. Gooseberries and foxgloves and honeysuckles slithered up and clung to their bark, permeating the air with their heady, sweet fragrance. The Trickster extended one hand with too long, too sharp nails - one flex and capricious whim away ...

Weekly developer's blog

This week I've continued work on chapter 4. Getting into some interesting and serious discussions about the dragonbloods during one of Mordred's lectures - plus learning more history. We also have the first small mentions of the Meier family (Isac's!) and dragon hunters.

I'm aiming to post the first short story (Knight tier and up) sometimes this weekened. It features two characters outside of the main cast...in fact, they're not even humans :) This month's story will feature two faerie...

Short story poll

Alright, back with the poll to decide on the type of Mordred you want to see in this month's second short story! For the featured RO of December, Galahad won (a second time, actually). I expected Gawain to win this time round, to be honest, since I know he's pretty popular too. It is the majority that decides, after all, but to make things fair and give other ROs a chance, I will exclude Gally from the next vote (don't worry, he'll be back!). Hope everyone's alright with that!

December second short story poll

Time to vote on the RO to be featured in the second short story of the month!

The poll will stay up until 6 December, 12 PM GMT+2.

Weekly developer's blog

I haven't managed to do a lot of work this week - I've been away on a short trip and only just now got in the swing of fixing and editing on chapter 3 and 4. I got some good progress in today but had to stop because of a nasty neck/back ache flaring up and refusing to back down and I ended up binging half of Wednesday (fun show!). I'm looking forward to get some writing done, though! 

Whittling with Arthur

"I have something for you," Arthur says as he produces a wooden box from his chest. You take it, curiosity piqued, and run your fingers over the intricate curlicues grooved into the wood while Arthur watches you with a barely suppressed smile. You jerk open the small, metal latch and open the lid of the box. The golden, soft candlelight of the parlor shines down on a set of tools delicately placed atop the velvety inside, making the different silver blades - straight, curved, thick or thin wi...

Weekly developer's blog

This week I've been focused on the release of both the public and Patreon demo updates - fixing the issues reported, getting started on the tweaks I talked about in the previous post - as well as writing the second short story, for tiers Champion Knight and up (I'll be posting it over this weekend. Really excited to share it!)

Outlining more than writing related but I've been fleshing out and changing certain details of some future (important!) plotlines. While I can't really say anythi...

Chapter 4 feedback

So, someone's brought up the fact that a Mordred who came out in chapter 3 should have the option to have socially transitioned between the chapters - and yes, that was actually the plan. It was supposed to be addressed in a scene with Morgana after scale armor practice, so in the next update, where Mordred can also potentially bring up potions (the magical equivalent of puberty blockers) to her. But I realized only after posting the update, as I was going to bed, that there was a hitch in my...

December POV shift mini-game poll

I'll keep the poll open until 28 November, 23:00 GMT+2

If you want to suggest options for next month's poll, here's this handy dandy form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz8L0mDqvf11V2z5_7Zdalcd0WZp0UsdSFK9kSZ7bN_1Syww/viewform?usp=sf_link 

I've actually received some suggestions and I've included a couple but not a...

Demo Update

The demo has been updated!

What's new? Part of chapter 4!

• Get a glimpse at Mordred's day to day life! More specifically, swordfight training and magic lessons in this update
• Spend some time with Robin
• Pet a kitty :)
• Visit town!
• Lore, lore lore!
• Yet again yes, yes I've made some edits to earlier chapters. I always do. Improve prose, correcting typos and code, the likes. This time in particular it was the library scene with Gareth, ...
  2022-11-21 19:10:50 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly developer's blog

Hi everyone! I'm working away on chapter 4, and started considering dates for the update. I'd like to get at least one more scene done first, so I can't give you any concrete answer yet - but I'm aiming for sometime next week.

If you remember from last week's post, I've finished the Robin scene, and I'm showing more of Mordred's tutoring right now - more specifically, Mordred's magic lessons with Morgana. We're learning more about how exactly emotions tie in to one's magic, and whe...

November POV shift mini-game

November's chosen theme was Arthur catching Alina bullying Mordred and swooping in to help them. Enjoy!

Link: https://llamagirl.itch.io/arthur-swoops-in-to-help-mordred 

Password: ArthurSaveGame

If you find any issue let me know in this Google form: 2022-11-16 10:25:51 +0000 UTC View Post

The Wedding Getaway

Elaine was drunk. She had not meant to get drunk, but one single goblet of red wine had turned out to be too potent for her. By the time she realized the floor should not be tilting when she walked, she had already finished her cup. Elaine cradled it, empty, and observed the celebration from a corner of the great hall where she'd slid against the wall. She'd folded her long legs to her chest and remained there, getting the occasional odd look from passing servants. Part of their training was ...

Weekly developer's blog

I've continued work on chapter 4, and it feels so different from chapter 3. There were so many high-strung and emotional moments in the previous chapter, plus the whole festive atmosphere of the tournament, while the first half of this chapter focuses on Mordred's everyday life. It feels more mundane and chill and laid-back so far. 

Do you remember Robin, the Lothian healer from chapter 3? Right now I'm working on a scene involving them! You're taking a trip to the Lady of the Lake...

November second short story poll

Arthur won this month's short story poll! With the mini-game also featuring Arthur's POV, November seems to be his month lol

Anyway, on to vote for the kind of Mordred you'd like to see.

I will leave the poll open until November 10, 12:00 noon GMT+2.

Weekly developer's blog

I've started working on chapter 4! It's coming along nicely, and so far I've written a training scene with Accolon. On top of that, I've added a small Arthur scene to the demo, at the end of chapter 3. Someone pointed out that if you don't spend time with Arthur after he stops Alina from bullying Mordred, then the goodbye feels a bit rushed, and the mention of corresponding too skimmed over. So for those Mordreds who wish to keep in touch with Arthur, but were too hurt to spend time with him ...

Second shot story character poll

Alternating between romantic and friend/family stories won! So this month's story will fall in the second category. Here's a poll to decide on the character to be featured this month alongside Mordred.

I'll leave this open until November 6, 12:00 noon GMT+2, then we'll hold a poll for the type of Mordred to write.

Sneak peek

His worry, painted so plainly and loudly on his face - along with broad strokes of the care and tenderness he holds for you - touches you, but he needn't fret. You're no ordinary knight, after all. You're a sorcerer, which gives you an immediate advantage you'll readily use.

"Pff," you rap your fingers against one of your cuisses; it clinks a tinny, silvery sound drowned out by your overly self-assured snort. "Don't worry about me. I have magic after all!" To emphasize your point you ho...

A quick poll

A quick poll, just to make sure I'm going with the popular choice for the second short story (the one featuring Mordred). Last month - which was the first month for this perk - the poll put up was only for ROs, and as a result the story itself was romantic in nature. For this month, we could do the same - or we could do a friend/family short story, and the choice would be between Morgana, Arthur, Accolon, Gareth, Lot (if you want bitterness instead of sweetness lol). 

And then next...

Weekly developer's blog

This week I've been fixing reported bugs after the update, and working on some Patreon content - more specifically the Knight tier story for November, which features Elaine spending some time with her sister, Isolde, and having some interesting conversations 👀

I've also figured out how to start chapter 4. I know the scene I wanted as the opening, but wasn't sure how to start off, since I think chapter beginnings are always a bit daunting haha. But now I know, and I'm looking forward ...

October second short story

Crying your eyes out behind a bush in the castle's garden was not how you planned to spend your afternoon. Yet here you are, watering the plants with your tears.

"Mordred?"

Wide, perplexed gray eyes peer at you over the bush. You stare back up at Galahad, sniffling pathetically. You haven't heard him approach over the sobs and whimpers you've been fruitlessly attempting to muffle into your damp sleeve.

Galahad carefully pushes aside the boughs overflowing with purple flowers...

Bug report

Someone sent in through the form that they're stuck where Mordred spends time with Morgana after meeting with Arthur - can you please give me more details? Where exactly does it stop? Did you meet with Arthur because you wanted to spend time with him or to learn more about the Pendragon powers? I've looked through the code and couldn't find anything wrong, but knowing exactly where to look helps a lot.

Bug fixed

So there was a bug right at the beginning of the update (I know, just great) but it's fixed now! If you've started playing, I think you might need to refresh and relaunch the game. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Demo update

The demo has been updated!

What's new?

• Play a role-playing game with Gareth, Gawain, Galahad and Terryn (Gareth's dragon friend!)
• Dance with Gawain
• Stumble into a certain someone at the feast
• (Not all in one single playthrough, though)
• Say goodbye to Arthur, Gawain and Galahad
• Share a sweet moment with Gawain if you're sweethearts

Chapter 3 is now complete!

Enjoy! :)

Link: 2022-10-22 19:47:35 +0000 UTC View Post

Bug report

Someone let me know through the Google form that they can't progress past the scene where Mordred and Arthur are talking after the bullying incident. I can't find anything wrong in the code so if you see this, I'm wondering: are you by any chance using an old save? Cause an old save can screw up a lot of things since I tinker with variables in between the updates. If not, if you can let me know through the form how Mordred has felt about Arthur initially (hopeful, confused, hate him) and how ...

Sneak peek

A pair breaks out of the dancing ring, careening towards you on a collision course. You tug at your chained arms, nimbly pulling Gareth out of harm's way. He watches the giggling couple twirl away to cause mayhem elsewehere, then turns to you with a grateful smile. "As I was saying. Father arranged for me and other Duke's and Duchess' children to spend some time together at the fair today."

"Oh?"

"It's a ploy. Form friendships that can bloom into alliances later, and of course sig...

Weekly developer's blog

This week I've had some personal matters to attend to, but when I did get the time I've focused on finishing chapter 3. And I'm very happy to say it's nearly done! Just need to do some more editing and polishing and I'm aiming to release the update into the wild this weekend. There's a really sweet Gawain scene I'm excited for y'all to read 👀

For the Champion Knight tier and above, I just wanted to let you know I'm currently working on the second short story, and I'm hoping to post i...

Poll for November POV shift mini-game

I'll be keeping it open until 26 October, 23:00 GMT+3!

If you want to suggest options for next month's poll, here's this handy dandy form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz8L0mDqvf11V2z5_7Zdalcd0WZp0UsdSFK9kSZ7bN_1Syww/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Weekly developer's blog

I've been continuing work on the feast scene, which branches into four different paths - two of them are completed, two about half done - depending on who you're hanging out with. Once finished, there's not much left of chapter 3, and I'm aiming to complete the chapter with this month's update. Includes: joining a role-playing game with Gareth, Gawain and Galahad (which I keep teasing lol), dancing with Gawain and stumbling into someone at the feast, all on different routes.

I've also g...

Mini-game issue fixed

So, I've received feedback that there was an issue with Mordred's pronouns in the POV shift mini-game: it's all fixed now. Sorry for the inconvenience!