I've recently introduced checkpoints in Safe Haven. You might have noticed this new addition after character creation, at the conclusion of each chapter, and at pivotal moments within the chapters.
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on checkpoints. Please rate the usefulness of checkpoints in Safe Haven using the scale below:
2023-12-20 00:35:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs I continue to work on chapter 15, I am going to write scenes in several locations for the MC to explore. Help me to come up with unique store options or other locations. Choose 2-3 you would like to see in the game.
2023-12-20 00:23:25 +0000 UTC View PostMadison's gaze fixates on the solitary deadbolt anchoring the kitchen door, a slight crease forming on her forehead. "Why did you lock the door like that?"
Sophie shifts her gaze uneasily. A hesitant chuckle escapes her lips. "Well, it's our only line of defense, you know? Keeping people out was our priority. Didn't really consider the flip side much."
<... 2023-12-15 16:08:16 +0000 UTC View PostAfter some feedback, I revamped the interaction with Tommy at the beginning of chapter 14. This is after the mission in which Tommy confronts the Makarovs.
This will be of interest to those romancing Tommy.
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"Good morning," Tommy says, smiling beside you. He leans in, planting a quick, tender kiss on your lips, a soft start to the morning. "Want to catch the rest of the sunrise down by the lake?" he asks, his voice low and inviting.
As you nod in agreement, yo...
2023-12-15 01:26:37 +0000 UTC View PostMy artist is currently working up Rosie. Please vote for the next character I will have her draw.
2023-12-12 02:47:25 +0000 UTC View PostHere is the poll for the original story this month. Please feel free to make suggestions for new story subjects in the comments below.
In the list below, I added a new interactive story that will be different than the Brody and Madison story that I update twice per month. This new interactive story will be exclusive to $10 patrons, and there will be numerous polls to pick the plot of the game (such as when we begin the outbreak, the type of story, etc.) and also the character. It will l...
2023-12-09 18:29:08 +0000 UTC View PostThis sneak peek is significant, since it is the first introduction to the major plot of Part 4. If you do not want to be exposed to this major plot development, you may want to skip this sneak peek.
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In the section below, you are speaking with Paul, someone you just met over SurvNet. This happens if you are a hacker or not. In the event that you are not a hacker, a member of your group is using SurvNet and encounters Paul.
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Paul's jovial demeanor shifts noticeabl...
2023-12-07 18:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostBrody nods, his curiosity piqued. It wouldn't hurt to check out Sarah's friends, right? They might be decent folks."
Madison reluctantly agrees, aware that socializing with strangers might become a new part of their post-apocalyptic reality. She follows her brother and Sarah into the house.
The house's interior is a mix of makeshift barricades and sca...
2023-12-04 16:08:53 +0000 UTC View PostSix months into the outbreak, your group has managed to carve out a semblance of survival in the chaos. However, a constant threat looms from the Ravens, a hostile group known for their ruthless tactics and control over key resources in the area.
One evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, a figure emerges from the treeline. It's a woman, visibly exhausted, her eyes darting around as if expecting pursuit at any moment. She introduces herself as Ava, a member of the Ravens.
Ava...
2023-12-02 18:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post12/2 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)
12/4 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (Brody and Madison) scene 21. ($3+ tiers)
12/6 -- Content Sneak Peek ($3+ tiers)
12/8 -- New story poll. ($10+ tiers)
12/11 -- Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Artwork poll. ($10+ tiers)
12/13 -- Content Sneak Peek ($1+ tiers)
12/15 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (Brody and Madison) scene 22. ($3+ tiers)
12/17 -- Content poll (free tier)
12/18 -- Character or Cont...
2023-12-02 16:27:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is completed artwork for Tommy from Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven (by the artist, Regina)
The image presents Tommy as he appears early in the story with his frosted tips.
2023-11-29 20:29:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe first rays of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the camper van, gently nudging Lopez awake. It was July 5, 2012, another day in a world overrun by the infected. The warm, breezy morning held a deceptive calm. Lopez lay there momentarily, Jaime's peaceful, giant frame beside him. Carefully, he slipped out of bed, not wanting to disturb Jaime's slumber.
Lopez stepped out of the van, dressed quietly in jeans, a Colorado Rockies T-shirt, his National Guard hat, and boots. The junkya...
2023-11-29 20:24:04 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the final poll related to this month's original story.
For the story I am writing that will be released tomorrow, it's going to be a fictional scavenging mission that occurs in Part 4 between chapter 14 and 15. This will be the time jump period. In this poll, you will choose the two group members who will go on the mission.
The way it will work is that you will select two people from the list below. The two highest vote getters will appear in the story together.
2023-11-28 14:55:20 +0000 UTC View PostFor this month's story, two stories tied for first place:
- Scavenging mission with a team
- Allison and August surviving with the Forest Rats
Please vote below for the one you would like to see most. If there is still a tie tomorrow, I will break the tie.
2023-11-27 15:02:23 +0000 UTC View PostBelow is the start of chapter 15. Please realize there are spoilers below, but nothing that will ruin the story for you.
Also, the sneak peek below assumes that you have the following challenges:
Dependent: Lucas
Pet owner (dog, Max)
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You watch as Rachel darts ahead through the dense Colorado forest, each stride purposeful, her feet barely touching the ground. She's a silent predator with her silenced submachine gun at the ready as she weaves through the trees...
2023-11-24 16:19:19 +0000 UTC View PostIt's one of my favorite times of the year, not just because it's almost Thanksgiving and leads into the Christmas season (I grew up Catholic, so that's what I celebrate). I also enjoy the time off from my regular 9-to-5 job. This allows me to catch up on projects I have wanted to do and get a few breaks in. When I say that most of my evenings involve writing, I mean it. My days usually involve clinical data management in the daytime and writing for 2-3 h...
2023-11-20 19:37:30 +0000 UTC View PostI'm starting to write the opening for Chapter 15 and would like to add in a celebration or holiday as we do a time jump. In this poll, please pick the holiday or celebration you would like to see:
2023-11-19 22:21:17 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the success of Zombie Exodus: Stronghold, I am planning to write another story for StoryLoom. Since my readers are interested in games based in the zombie outbreak or post-apocalypse, I have come up with a number of ideas for the concept of my future game. Please vote for 2 or 3 of the concepts that you like the most. I will refine them and run another poll next month to vote for the actual concept.
Also, the names of the concepts below will not be the name for the game itself. Th...
2023-11-18 01:55:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe tension in the air is palpable as Brody and Madison huddle behind their makeshift cover, preparing to take on the Cobras. Brody's voice cuts through the stillness.
"Madison, you take out their leader, Viper."
Madison nods, her eyes fixed on the scope of her rifle. It's an eerily quiet moment, broken only by the shouts from the Cobras, which call for Sar...
2023-11-15 19:19:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt's always interesting to see how people react morally in certain scenarios in the game. In the sneak peak below, you are heading through the maintenance tunnel in the science pavilion on the college campus when you come to an office door. How would you react?
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You gently push open the door to the small office. In the dim light filtering through the dusty windows, you spot a larger, middle-aged man sleeping soundly on a makeshift cot that occupies the center of the room. His b...
2023-11-13 20:14:52 +0000 UTC View PostMy artist is currently finishing up Tommy. Please vote for the next character I will have her draw.
2023-11-13 20:07:06 +0000 UTC View PostHere is the poll for the original story this month. Please feel free to make suggestions for new story subjects in the comments below.
This month, I am continuing to offer a few unique storylines. I'm also going to include a story based on Stronghold (something I have not offered before) and also an extended preview of the rest of Stronghold. Since the game has become popular, I'm offering more content related to that title.
2023-11-10 01:09:53 +0000 UTC View PostI've always enjoyed writing scenes where you explore a location and can choose among a variety of rooms. This scene takes place in the maintenance tunnel beneath the science pavilion on the college campus where you have gone to scavenge.
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The air shifts as you burst through the doorway, slamming the cold metal shut behind you. The lock snaps into place just as a tidal wave of undead crashes against the other side. The door buckles under the onslaught but holds firm, the metalli...
2023-11-08 01:33:35 +0000 UTC View PostBrody and Madison share a glance before Brody answers. "We're gonna help you with your friends." He turns to Madison. "All we have to do is take one of them out, and the others will run. It's the right thing to do."
Madison rolls her eyes as Brody moves the Land Cruiser to a discreet parking spot down the street. The once vibrant suburban neighborhood now lies sh...
2023-11-04 16:51:51 +0000 UTC View PostAs you survey the chaos around you—only a week into the outbreak—your neighbor, Jared, stumbles towards you. His face is pale, eyes wide with fear. As he pleads for help, a zombie lunges from the shadow of the nearby porch. You react instinctively, grabbing a nearby shovel and dispatching the creature with a decisive blow to the head. The silence that follows is heavy, punctuated only by Jared's ragged breathing.
He's been bitten, a dark stain spreading across his shirt sleeve. With...
2023-11-02 16:13:53 +0000 UTC View Post11/2 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)
11/4 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (Brody and Madison) scene 19. ($3+ tiers)
11/6 -- Content Sneak Peek ($3+ tiers)
11/8 -- New story poll. ($10+ tiers)
11/11 -- Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Artwork poll. ($10+ tiers)
11/13 -- Content Sneak Peek ($1+ tiers)
11/15 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (Brody and Madison) scene 20. ($3+ tiers)
11/17 -- Content poll (free tier)
11/18 -- Charac...
2023-11-01 18:58:20 +0000 UTC View PostLaurel stepped out of the Devil's Backbone Agricultural Research Center, feeling the weight of the past few days lift ever so slightly. She unzipped the front pocket of her small backpack and pulled out her iPod, plugging in the headphones. Scrolling through her playlist, she selected a song that used to make her dance in her living room —" The Motto" by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. She kept the volume low, just enough to blend rhythm into the air but not drown out the sounds of potential dan...
2023-10-29 18:11:53 +0000 UTC View PostAs you may know, I'm currently commissioning artwork for the major characters in the Safe Haven series. I value your input and would like to know when you'd prefer to access these character representations. Remember, these are just visual interpretations, and you're free to envision the characters as you like.
Please select one of the following options:
2023-10-29 16:55:49 +0000 UTC View PostAs valued patrons who are part of this journey at this tier or higher, you receive exclusive access to my monthly beta releases. Your support allows me to enhance the interactive stories I've been writing and you've been enjoying. In light of this, I've created a poll to gather your thoughts on the direction of my work for the upcoming month.
Typically, my routine consists of producing over 20,000 new words of content each month. Although this constant stream of narrative is worthwhile,...
2023-10-26 23:37:47 +0000 UTC View PostIf you haven't heard, Choice of Games is putting in a checkpoint system to Choicescript (which I use to code my games). So it looks like Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven will be getting a checkpoint system. You will be able to replay any chapter and roll back to the last point before your MC died.
2023-10-26 01:11:56 +0000 UTC View Post