This month we're choosing from friends/family/Lot, who can't claim the first and the only thing making him the second one is a piece of paper. Note: Arthur won previously so he's not going to be featured on this poll, but he will return for voting next time!
I've been working on the demo, continuing with a small Galahad interaction (which is not finished yet, I got excited and skipped a bit forward but I'm returning to it now!) and onto the party properly starting. I've currently left off progress when the dancing begins, and Mordred gets to ask/be asked to dance (if they dance at all, that is).
I've also decided on the topic of this month's short story (we're taking another dive into Morgana's mind, I hope you'll enjoy it!) and I'll ...
2024-03-05 09:45:09 +0000 UTC View PostAlright, so some of you have reported not being able to continue past Mordred asking NImue how to go about catching up; I think I know what the issue may be.
That scene branches based on a variable from chapter 1, which has been there for a long while, so old saves shouldn't be an issue. However, if you've played this update using the quick-character creator, or from a save that used it, then that can be a problem as the variable was not set during the questionnaire. It's been added now...
2024-02-29 13:33:02 +0000 UTC View Post-More of chapter 5! (it's a big one)
- Catch up with Nimue
- Have a quick conversation with a certain character
- Some more edits: typos and errors and the likes, fixed
Hope you enjoy the update!
Link: https://llamagirl.itch.io/the-bastard-of-camelot-beta
New Password: BocDemo53...
2024-02-28 09:47:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe demo update is coming soon! I still have a little bit of editing and testing left to do, and then it's good to go.
I'm so excited, and I hope so are you!
You stalk down the alley, swathed in shadow, step soft and silent on the freshly settled snow. Through the eye-slits of your mask you see your target: unsuspecting, turned back on you as he leans against the very same wall you skulk along. He nurses a goblet and watches the town square – awash with revelers, booths and garlands – standing just outside its golden, warm light, a lone observer.
You ready yourself – pulse quickening, muscles tensing – and spring forward, arms out to...
2024-02-27 17:10:34 +0000 UTC View PostI'm wrapping up work on the demo update - I've written all the content for this month and all that's left is going through it for editing. I've also done some other general edits, going back to earlier chapters to correct typos (and rephrase a couple sentences).
I've also started work on some bigger change I'm planning - and that is Guinevere's introduction, which is being moved to chapter 3. You won't see anything in the demo yet, because I want to have all her new scenes in that...
2024-02-20 14:24:14 +0000 UTC View PostLlama’s note: Before I let you get on with reading the story, I wanted to make a couple observations. First off, this month I decided to go for a different format! The story is constructed as entries from the journal of Vella Meier, a sorcerer who played a crucial role in the creation of the dragon bloods, and who is also Isac’s ancestor. Second off, you’ll notice that the entries are written to be in “the third month of summer” – that’s sort of a placeholder, b...
2024-02-13 22:40:43 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks! This past week I've focused my attention on the demo, and managed to finish the conversation between Mordred and Nimue, and moved onto a small interaction with a different character 👀 These scenes are rather brief, but you'll soon have the chance to talk more with these characters.
The Knight tier short story is almost ready to be posted! I'll release it either later today or sometime tomorrow.
2024-02-12 15:31:15 +0000 UTC View PostGalahad won! Time to vote on the Mordred to be featured in this month's second short story. Last time, the vote went to the sweet Mordred who wants to befriend Gally; this option will be sitting out on this poll.
2024-02-05 20:13:11 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
I've almost finished the Knight Tier short story. It only needs editing now. I've made a little bit of progress on the demo as I mentioned before - the very beginning of a conversation with Nimue. There are also some changes I'm planning to make in chapter 3 and likely chapter 4 as well. I will be introducing Guinevere earlier. These edits/addition will take a while but I wanted to let you know because I am very excited about them.
2024-02-04 21:36:06 +0000 UTC View PostTime to vote on the RO to be featured in the second short story of the month! Since Gawain won last time, he will be sitting out on this poll.
2024-02-01 15:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks! I am back with hopeful news. My hands are feeling better, though some discomfort/pain still lingers; I am, however, well enough to slowly get back to writing.
So I let payments go through for February, since I'm planning to start work again.
I'm setting modest goals for myself this month. I want to make some progress on the game itself, however much that may be - I already wrote a small bit, the beginning of a conversation with Nimue I'm excited for - , and write t...
2024-02-01 11:05:37 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks it's been a month since I disappeared now I'm back with news. First off I want to say thank you all for your support and patience. I will kindly ask you to extend me some more, because I've come to the decision to take January off as well. I'm keeping the billing paused so if you're already subscribed you won't be charged for the month.
I'm not thrilled about it. I badly wanted to jump back into writing with the coming of the new year, but unfortunately my hands don't agree wi...
2023-12-31 10:51:49 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Hope you're enjoying the update. I have updated the demo with some fixes.
I will be taking a break from writing for December and will be disabling payments for the month. If you are already subscribed you will not be charged and you will still have access to the backlog and the updated demo but I won't be adding any new content for the month of December. New members can still join during the pause in order to get access to the backlog and they will be charged upfront. Th...
2023-11-30 18:52:03 +0000 UTC View Post-More of chapter 5! (it's a big one)
- Greet all the guests
- Meet Merlin
- See Nimue for the first time in years
- Some more edits: some bits of Nimue's conversation in chapter 1 have been reworked and a new dialogue option has been added, a couple of edits done to Morgana's first POV in chapter 3
Hope you enjoy the update!
You set the canvas on the easel while Arthur carefully picks each paint bottle out of the basket, arraying them on the table along with the brushes.
As you take out the last of the supplies – the jar of turpentine – he stands akimbo and surveys your set-up, gaze lingering on the startlingly white square of empty canvas. Beyond it the river snakes through the trees, its gurgling bright and silvery. You’ve made camp in your favorite spot by the river – without your dragon companio...
2023-11-28 21:44:57 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks! This week I've been working on the Patreon short stories, as well as editing and polishing the upcoming demo update. I've also went back all the way to chapter 1 to rewrite some bits of Nimue's interaction. I added a new question you can ask her, about her affinity for divination.
If you remember, I said in a previous post that I had insecurities regarding Merlin's introduction. I have to say that upon re-reading and editing I feel better about the scene, and I'm looking forwa...
2023-11-26 14:39:46 +0000 UTC View PostIsac knocked the arrow, aimed, then let it spring loose. It sliced through the air and landed into the trunk with a dull thump. Between the bark and the sharp tip a jaundice-yellow leaf was trapped, nailed back to the tree it was seeking to flee.
Behind him, Owen huffed. “Show-off.”
Their gravelly voice sounded utterly unimpressed, but they eyed the lodged arrow with interest.
“I have the skill,” Isac glibly replied, performing a little curtsy. “Why not flaunt it?...
2023-11-24 17:09:42 +0000 UTC View PostSo, I've done all the writing I wanted for this month's update - though I may try to squeeze in the outfit choice as Mordred heads to the party before wrapping up work. As is, the update ends just as they're arriving at the party and wondering what shenanigans to expect tonight. That being said, I'm finished with all the guests' arrival scenes. It still needs to go through editing and polishing, but I'm happy with the progress.
I've also done some little edits to earlier chapters - typo...
2023-11-18 23:19:53 +0000 UTC View PostGoddess, he looks so pompous in his fancy little clothes. Gold-trimmed doublet, ruby buttons. It may be proper, fashionable Court attire, but he makes it look so silly by virtue of being well, himself. Even if the gold suits his sun-kissed, warm complexion. The bright red overpowers the gray-violet of his eyes, which is a shame, because it's a very lovely shade. It does mellow his gaze, though.
Silly. Definitely silly. You don't find him dashing at all. Why does he keep staring at you?<...
2023-11-14 22:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostTime to vote for December's mini-game theme!
If you have any suggestions to be added to the next polls, leave them here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz8L0mDqvf11V2z5_7Zdalcd0WZp0UsdSFK9kSZ7bN_1Syww/viewform?usp=sf_link
2023-11-14 21:57:49 +0000 UTC View PostWhen she reaches you, Guinevere takes both your hands in hers. Her lively, kind brown eyes have a comforting effect on you, like a cup of hot tea on a cold winter day. It thaws away all worries, letting you bask in the moment. "I hope you're well."
"Perfect right about now," you reply.
"I could say the same." Arthur, having given his well-wishes to Gareth and Elaine, now approaches you with open arms.
2023-11-11 20:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostContinued work on the guests' arrival! The hosts have greeted Arthur and Guinevere, Gawain and his family have arrived, Galahad is back (though he has no time to chit-chat right now). Currently I'm writing Merlin's and Nimue's introduction. Afterwards I'll be taking a break to work on the Knight tier short story of this month. It'll feature Isac!
2023-11-11 20:21:18 +0000 UTC View PostArthur won! Time to vote on the Mordred to be featured in this month's second short story. The playful, cheerful, high-energy type will be sitting out on this poll since they won last time Arthur was chosen.
I've been editing the update and fixing issues as they got reported, as well as continued working on the demo. I'm currently writing the reunion with Arthur and Guinevere's introduction! Next guests arriving are Gawain and Galahad.
That's about all for this week. I'll start posting some sneak peeks soon!
2023-11-04 19:58:30 +0000 UTC View PostThis month we're choosing from friends/family/Lot, who can't claim the first and the only thing making him the second one is a piece of paper. Note: Gareth won previously so he's not going to be featured on this poll, but he will return for voting next time!
I'm making this post free for all to read, so those in the concerned tier as well as those who consider joining it can see this.
The perk that is unique to the Royal Sorcerer tier is a monthly mini-game that consists of a demo scene, told from a different POV. I've been turning this matter around in my head, and I decided that I'd like trying a new schedule for writing these games; more specifically, a mini-game done every two months.
I hope the news isn't too disappointing....
2023-10-30 20:37:30 +0000 UTC View PostMore of chapter 5! (it's a big one)
-Elaine's POV. Note that it doesn't come up where the demo last left off; it takes place right after the magic lesson scene and before bumping into Elaine in the inner courtyard.
-Play wingman!
-Greet the guests! So far, the only guest you're actually greeting is Elewen. But Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin and the others are on their way! How does Mordred feel in anticipation of finally meeting the Royal Sorc...
2023-10-29 17:32:50 +0000 UTC View PostFor a month now, the upcoming autumn equinox is all Gawain’s been talking about. He’s been telling you how excited he is, as if you can’t tell by the width of his smile and the rush of his words. He said it’ll be even better this year because of the musicians expected to visit; that the town never disappoints when it comes to entertainment, and that the Castle is always decked with decorations most beautiful. He took you, Nimue and Galahad out shopping weeks in advance for materials t...
2023-10-28 19:53:49 +0000 UTC View Post