Results are in, and you guys chose a route-based game going forwards!
Always an interesting type of game to create, and it’s been quite some time since I’ve planned out a route-based story, so it should be fun to dabble in it with this one.
So now we’re starting to get a seriously solid base to our story:
- It’ll be based in the Echo world.
- The setting will be Castles and Estates.
- The story will revolve a player character who has unexpectedly be...
2023-10-24 14:15:20 +0000 UTC
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So the plan for the beginning of this week was to get back to working on all the preparation coding that comes before the game even starts…but the writing was calling to me! A siren song I just couldn’t resist, hehe :D
But I did behave and got back to the coding mid-week after working on more of the opening, as it splits depending on love interest. I was writing this really lovely moment with Nate/Nat that just took my breath away…it was such a quiet, close moment where not much w...
2023-10-20 13:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Introducing the aesthetic board for my most practical MC in the Wayhaven Wardrobe series! Have you embraced this aesthetic for your MC yet?
2023-10-19 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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In the Forest at the Edge of Town. Midnight
At this point in my life, I'm not sure how many times I've come to consciousness with my body wracked by intense pain.
But I'm pretty sure it's way more than most normal people have had to suffer through.
As my limbs begin to tingle with feeling, and my chest struggles to draw in a breath, I choke out a cough that drives a current of pain to drag through my entire being.
I claw my fingers into the di...
2023-10-18 14:58:46 +0000 UTC
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We've got a fun new twist to our beloved community asks! Brace yourselves for the first-ever "ask of the month"!
Picture this: The Agency throws a curveball and reassigns your MC to a whole new Unit! How will they handle this unexpected twist?
We're dying to know!
2023-10-17 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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It's World Boss Day, so let's take a moment to collate all of the bosses in the World of Wayhaven.
- Rebecca
- Captain Sung
- Mayor Friedman
- Commanding Agent Du Mortain
- Lesedi Koela
- Alima Malki
- The Chamber
Who would you most like as your Boss?
2023-10-16 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Honestly, it's like some kind of addiction or euphoria for me to get back to writing this series, hehe!
Especially with Book Four just flowing so easy...at least so far! :D
Though I really do have to get back to that coding at the beginning...lol!
2023-10-16 11:36:01 +0000 UTC
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I finally got to write the opening I’ve been waiting soooo long to write! And I LOVE IT! I’m more of a writer that likes to get right into the action at the start, and this certainly accomplishes that!
It’s actually a kind of opening I haven’t used yet in Wayhaven, so that made it doubly exciting!
Weirdly, I did something very simple that also helped more than expected this week; I changed the font of the plan. It’s way clearer for me to read no...
2023-10-13 13:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Spreading out from the cemetery is Hollow’s Peak, its neighbouring graveyard already giving it a rather eerie feel even before you step into the moody shadows that brood down from the guard of trees that surround this clearing.
But even with its spooky atmosphere, the large open space so near town makes for the perfect place to hold many gatherings and events that are too big for the towns central Square.
Enjoy farmer’s markets, ice rinks, concerts, and even the occasional tra...
2023-10-12 12:59:09 +0000 UTC
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“Three bags of caramel popcorn, please,” Maaka asks with a large grin before looking at me.
“What did you want?”
The guy behind the counter chuckles, gaining a confused frown from Maaka.
“He’s serious,” I comment, holding back a laugh as the guy’s expression twists from amusement to shock.
“Oh,” he replies before scooping out the popcorn.
Maaka grabs up the bags easily and grasps them into the crook of one arm, using his free hand to wra...
2023-10-11 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Did you pick up on the little hint Mishka dropped in Book Three? It seems like Haley might have a little crush on Roy!
2023-10-10 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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[GIF Description: Cat having zoomies with text that reads, 'I can't keep calm. I'm too excited']
I was actually so excited I was trying to type it out faster than I can actually type, which is pretty fast anyway, lol! :D
It feels so good to be turning plans into actual story! AAAHHHHHHH!!!!
2023-10-09 13:11:01 +0000 UTC
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It was weird getting back to coding this week, hehe! I’ve been only doing the writing for the planning for so long that getting back to the shift of how to code was a bit of an eye-opener once again!
But it didn’t take long to get back in the flow.
Though first up this week were social media days, and I had some serious fun with that!
It was the Autumnal/Halloween scenarios to write up for the Patreon specials this month, and you guys decided on some good choices in the ...
2023-10-07 14:07:33 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, Nai here. Mishka wanted to let you know that the Update+ is on its way tomorrow- she’s on a roll and wants to hit a particular point today to keep in line with her goals.
But it is on the way, just a bit late - thanks for waiting.
2023-10-06 14:25:27 +0000 UTC
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Mishka just dropped this absolute corker about the Book 4 villain! 😱 with Mishka starting the writing for Book 4, I’m hoping there’ll be more sneaky peeks to help you ride out the wait. In the meantime, how excited are you for Book 4?
2023-10-05 12:41:42 +0000 UTC
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The kitchen is a cloud of steam, blowing hot air across my skin and misting it up. But that air is tinged with the scent of cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin, so I inhale deep and smile as the aroma settles through me.
“Haley?” I call into the bakery’s kitchen. Flour-stained machines dot the wooden countertops, the middle island strewn with utensils covered in the remnants of gooey cookie dough, and icing sugar spilling out of open jars.
“Are you in here?” I ask, venturing fu...
2023-10-04 14:01:52 +0000 UTC
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[GIF DESCRIPTION: Somebody saying loudly, 'I'm So Ready' with a smile]
After a couple of days of social media prep, I can get to Book Four!!!
Not actually the writing yet, I've got to start with a whole bunch of 'housekeeping'/tidy up for coding, along with getting the summary of Book Three for character creation written up and choices added, as well as the stuff for bringing ove...
2023-10-02 13:21:00 +0000 UTC
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QUESTION: "Rook, how do you feel about the Detective finding out about the supernatural? Would you have done anything different from Rebecca about the situation? Also, would your team like the detective?"
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“Wow, that’s a lot of questions. Hm, ok…” He clacks his teeth together, which makes Rebecca’s nose wrinkle, so he stops and throws her an apologetic glance. “I would have preferred my kid knew about all of this from the start. Could have ...
2023-09-30 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Oh my word, guys! Next week I will be starting writing Book Four! And am I ever unbelievably eager to get this particular story on the go! I don’t think I’ve ever been so hyped to start writing as this one :D
Though saying that, I do have social media days next week, which should be very fun as the results of the Patreon poll for the Autumn/Spooky scenarios are now in!
2023-09-29 13:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Levelling up our planning game for Book 4! Feast your eyes on this scene checklist sample Mishka is using for Book 4 variables. Tick off those boxes and watch Book 4 come to life! We're beyond thrilled to have you join us and support us on this incredible adventure!
2023-09-28 14:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Which style of game would you guys like best for the collaborative planning project?
- Route-based Style? (Individual love interest stories)
-One storyline Style? (Branching storyline with unique love interest scenes)
Poll ends on 12th October! Looking forward to seeing what you all want to go ahead with :D
2023-09-28 13:31:01 +0000 UTC
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Well, you guys definitely knew what you wanted for the story, hehe! The Castle and Estate setting won by quite a bit :D
Seeing as this story setting requires multiple locations, I took a look over my sketchy, rough map of the Echo World (which isn’t fully set even after decades of working on it!), to see which area would be the best place to set it.
The Echo World is mostly based around traditional medieval/high fantasy, as that’s a setting I adore and grew up with (think typi...
2023-09-28 13:30:01 +0000 UTC
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QUESTION: "Mason/Morgan, do you have any hobbies? What do you do to pass the time? APART from... the obvious, that is."
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Mason/Morgan arches a brow, the faint whisper of a smirk on their lips as they lean in closer. “The obvious? What would that be?”
“You know what they’re referring to. You don’t need to ask for clarification,” Nate/Nat responds, just about managing to hold back a groan.
“I don’t need to, doesn’t mean I don...
2023-09-28 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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“Hm…” Nat tilts her head to one side and squints. “It looks a bit unlevel still. Try it more to the left.”
Mason growls and almost crushes the vividly bright paper party banner in his grasp. “If you say that one more time—”
“Just do it, Mason,” Ava calls from the other side of the room where she’s—a little unsuccessfully—trying to arrange party décor across the...
2023-09-27 12:59:00 +0000 UTC
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“Hm…” Nate tilts his head to one side and squints. “It looks a bit unlevel still. Try it more to the left.”
Morgan growls and almost crushes the vividly bright paper party banner in her grasp. “If you say that one more time—”
“Just do it, Morgan,” Adam calls from the other side of the room where he’s—a little unsuccessfully—trying to arrange party décor across ...
2023-09-27 12:59:00 +0000 UTC
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Today we celebrate the most joyful Vampire to come from the Echo World! You know the party will be something to remember! Happy Birthday, Agent Hauville!
2023-09-26 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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QUESTION: "Nate/Nat: do you have any fond memories of your mother and/or Milton you would feel comfortable sharing?"
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Sadness creeps across their expression but also the wistful happiness of memory as they manage a smile.
“I remember when Milton was obsessed with getting the biggest conker from the tree in our gardens. So determined, in fact, that he feel from one of the top branches and broke his arm.” Nate/Nat shakes their head, forcing their...
2023-09-26 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Am I getting excited for the Villain romance? Yes, yes I very much am! :D
It’s just so very, very different than the others, hehe! The vampire romances all have different kinds of intensity to them (M’s is that physical intensity, A’s is that pining intensity, F’s is the gradual build intensity, and N’s is...well, just intense in all kinds of ways!), but this villain romance is INTENSE! Really not sure it will suit everyone, but I’ll definitely be m...
2023-09-26 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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QUESTION: "For all of Unit Bravo! Where’s your favorite spot in Wayhaven?"
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Mason/Morgan breathes out a stream of cigarette smoke as they chuckle deeply. “Anywhere away from it.”
“Aw, you don’t mean that, do you?” Felix/Farah asks.
Mason/Morgan rolls their eyes but doesn’t answer.
Felix/Farah answers as silence falls. “My favourite is anywhere that these guys are.”
Nate/Nat grasps a hand to their chest as their...
2023-09-25 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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QUESTION: "Rebecca, The MC has forgiven you for keeping some secrets from them, do you feel guilty about keeping more secrets?"
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Her hands clench in her lap before she takes a breath and manages to force them to relax. “If preventing my child from leaning about some things keeps them safe or happy, then I will continue to hide whatever that truth may be.” She swallows hard, but a flicker of uncertainty crosses her usually steady expression.
“...
2023-09-24 12:59:01 +0000 UTC
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