#cscript

[whensilencespeaks]

Hello Everyone! My name is Elizabeth, or just Liz for short.

In When Silence Speaks, you'll be taking on the role of an MC that isn't part of the human world but wishes to explore it. Sound familiar? This IF is a mixture of themes from The Little Mermaid with the twist of having the classic soulmate trope etched within-- the first words your soulmate says to you is tattooed onto your body.

The only catch? You've traded in your voice to be able to walk on land, but four distinct individuals have their greetings tattooed onto your skin... Will you have theirs?

🔱 Features 🔱

You can play as a mermaid, merman, or merperson. Choose your sexuality, appearance, facets of your personality, an oceanic friend, and your own special reason for wishing to go to the surface world. This story will be filled with a mixture of sweet moments, angsty dramatic ones, potentially steamy ones, as well as many more! Spend time with your potential soulmate while discovering that your deal wasn't as you once believed it to be.

The game, as one may expect, is heavily focused on relationships and romance. However, you'll be able to decide if your soulmate is a romantic one or more of a platonic one-- of course, you'll also be able to befriend anyone else you choose to! All four of the ROs are gender-selectable (male or female)!

🔱 The Romantic Options 🔱

Miran/Mira -- "The Heir"

The heir to the seaside nation of Semprya. An individual with a gentle smile and compassionate nature, with a deep fascination and love for the sea-- respecting it as it should be respected. They're slightly feared within the Court, despite their overall soft-spoken demeanor, because of the sharpness of their tongue and the keen nature behind their gaze.

With fair skin, despite the overall sunny climate of Semprya, and ice blue eyes, reminiscent of the frozen oceans of the North, they command respect with their presence alone. They stand at 6'2" with an athletic physique due to their combat training, but they still maintain an air of slender elegance as well.

Hair as golden as the sun's warm rays bring their look together, being softly curly. Miran keeps his hair semi-short, brushing his ears, and Mira keeps hers to the small of her back.

Caspian/Cassia -- "The Captain"

The infamous Captain of the dreaded ship The Leviathan is known across the seven seas. Stories follow in their wake, a living legend to all, and many believe they search the seas to find the soulmate that always seems just out of their grasp. Of course, others think they just enjoy the bloodshed that always seems to follow in their wake.

Years of life on the open ocean have given them a golden-tan complexion, that offsets the piercing green of their eyes. They stand at 5'11" with a muscular physique that still retains a sense of agility-- always being able to move from one place to the other with the greatest of ease.

Their hair is a rich golden brown that's as wavy as the place they call their home. Caspian keeps his hair to his shoulders, while Cassia keeps hers to just beneath her shoulder blades. The only thing keeping the locks in place is the classic hat denoting their position on their ship.

Evan/Eva -- "The Scholar"

The most trusted advisor, despite their young age, to the Crown Heir of the seaside country of Semprya. With a thirst for knowledge, that has pushed all thoughts of soulmates from their head, they see you as another puzzle in a world of infinite ones-- wanting nothing more than to figure you out.

They have a rich dark-skinned complexion, with a warm undertone, that brings out the brilliance of their light hazel eyes-- that look almost gold. Standing at around 5'4", what they lack in height they make up for in presence alone. With a lean body, from years of lugging around heavy tombs and scripture, they can be quite formidable when out of their usual robes.

Their hair is a rich ebony black that falls in gorgeous ringlets. Evan has his to his jawline and Eva's just barely brushes the top of her shoulders.

Alexius/Alessia -- "The Guard"

With a surly attitude, that only softens for specific people, they don't make it a secret that they don't believe in soulmates, that they don't wish to find their own-- not after what they've seen. A deeply protective nature is paramount to who they are, who they have always been, and it's only grown while in their service to the royal family.

Tanned skin brings out the silver quality of their hardened gray gaze. Standing at around 6'7", they're quite the imposing figure and don't try to be anything else. With a muscular physique, that's built for strength, they're normally seen within their armor-- you never know what could be coming after all.

Auburn hair brings out the cool undertone of their skin. Alexius keeps his hair short and Alessia keeps her to just past her shoulders, but she always has it in either a simple plait or a low ponytail.

🔱 Links 🔱

DEMO (TBA)

[nextinline-if]

Next in Line (IF) - Updated Aug 2023

Demo (August 3, 2023) | Discord | Ask Me Anything | Tag List | Kofi | Patreon | TAGS TO BLOCK - TW

Demo Updated: August 3, 2023 (Chapter 2, Part 1)

You're next in line for the throne of Castelon, a fictional country loosely based on different periods of history, such as Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and periods of England.

A 10-year war with your country's main adversary, Arandale, recently ended. Then your father, King Percival was assassinated. After his assassination, your twin, Prince James abdicated. Return home after 5 years and decide what kind of Harbinger you will be.

Prepare to step into a story of betrayal, love, and trust. Can you navigate your royal duties, solve your father's murder, and find love (or friendship) at the same time? Or, will the Gods withdraw their blessings from you?

Demo features:

Play as male, female, non-binary;

Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2 Part 1;

Shape your MC's future and some of their past.

Pursue romance and/or friendship with 4 different characters.

Choose 1 of 3 Family Mottos.

Get a taste of "Attributes", which will unlock choices throughout the game. More Attributes will be available in the coming chapters.

Choose a patron god or goddess (optional).

Choose a pet (who you'll meet in chapter 2).

The final game will be rated Mature. The current version is rated 16+. Please note all of the below content is not in the demo but planned for the finished game. NSFW asks are tagged #nsfw so please block if applicable!

CW: suggestive language, references to war and the effects of war, death, references to death, exploration of grief, curse / swear words, possible violence, optional sexual content.

Next in Line features four romance options. View more characters + RO's ArtBreeder images by clicking here.

Sir Constantine Dimas | M, 26 years old, Taurus, #constantine dimas

Constantine is the best friend of your twin brother, James, and a Knight in Castelon's Elite Guard. He is fiercely loyal to your family and fought alongside James in the Arandale War. Like you, he finds amusement in teasing your brother.

"You're not too different from your twin, both reckless royals, so you probably need someone to care for you."

F. Faramund | M or F, 22 years old, Aquarius, #f faramund

Whether F was your first love or your ex-best friend, they broke your trust and disappeared. Now, they're back and seemingly apologetic. Bury the hatchet, rekindle your former relationship, or walk a different path altogether.

"The stars guided me back to you and I will stay as long as you allow."

Felix Faramund | M, 24 years old, Aries, #felix faramund

Felix is F.'s older brother and was someone you once considered a friend. Like, F., he's returned to Castelon. Unlike F., he can be quick to anger and he's not afraid to speak his mind. He can read the room, he just doesn't care. You can romance Felix, even if you loved F.

"Just know, I'll fight for what I want."

Lady Margaret | F, 22 years old, Gemini, #lady margaret

The mysterious Lady Margaret is a noble businesswoman who enjoys observing from the shadows. She's close to your mother, Queen Vivian. Although she is slow to trust others, those who earn her trust will find themselves in the company of a powerful and loyal ally.

"I can think of many ways to consume your time."

[writing-if]

Masterlist for Coding

Don't mind me, just getting this coding master list ready ahead of time to make it easier to keep this blog organized! I've already got a few ideas on some things I want to share :) Come across something incorrect? Let me know, please!

Oh - if you got tagged in this list, just ignore me, and sorry for the bother!

Getting Started

Pros & Cons: ChoiceScript vs Twine - coming soon :)

Introduction to CScript

Introduction to ChoiceScript

Commands for ChoiceScript

Text Editor Recommendations - coming soon :)

How to Hide a Choice Based on a Variable

Variables

Setting up Variables for Character Creation (name, pronouns, hair, eyes, etc) - coming soon :)

Introduction to Twine

Twine Cookbook

Twine for Brower (Chromebook) or Desktop Download

Sugarcube Documenation

How to Approach Character Creation - coming soon :)

Templates (I believe all of these are for SugarCube)

Twine Template (mobile friendly) by Vahnya, @outoftheblue-if

Twine Template II by Vahnya, @outoftheblue-if

Sugarcube Template by @nyehilismwriting

Twine Sugarcube Template by @nyehilismwriting

A Quick Guide to Character Pages by @gamesbyalbie

Twine Sugarcube Template by @cerberus-writes

100% Good Twine Sugarcube Template @manonamora-if

Twine Sugarcube 2 Template by a.w. morgan

Variables and Choices

Setting up Variables - coming soon :)

Coding Cycling Choices (where the player clicks to change an option) - coming soon :)

UI, CSS, and Theme-Related Things

How to Add Images to Twine (local and online) - coming soon :)

CSS Chart and Keywords (great to reference when changing colors in your UI)

Google Fonts (download a free font to match your game's theme and/or for accessibility)

Canva - has free and paid assets that you can use

IF Authors / Writers / Coders (AKA Wizard Guru Extraordinaires)

Vahnya - @outoftheblue-if

Cerberus Writes - @cerberus-writes

Nyehilism- @nyehilismwriting

Albie - @gamesbyalbie

Manon - @manonamora-if

idrellegames - @idrellegames

[shai-manahan]

Hello, everyone! With the way the variations are exponentially increasing in Chapter 2′s second part, I am opening more slots for beta testing! It will be available for around a month, though I will still post a reminder a week before the deadline.

Here is the link!

Some info before you proceed:

The testing will occur within a specific channel on the discord server, but if you wish to test separately, that will still be possible. It’s not something I highly encourage, however, as it will be difficult on my part to keep track.

If you’d applied before and weren’t selected, you may opt to fill in a new application, though I do have a couple of people in mind to contact.

I expect full honesty when you provide feedback. That’s how I’ll be able to improve my writing and the game itself, so please never hold back in case you are accepted.

The first route I’d like to be tested would most likely be available within January, but please ensure you’d be able to participate around February as well, in case some delays happen. 

This particular update will not be released to the public until the other route is done, so please refrain from sharing links once accepted.

You can back out of the role any time you wish, but I also reserve the right to remove a highly inactive tester. If, by any chance, you get busy by the time I seek feedback, do inform me so I can make adjustments, and it’ll all be good.

In any case, if you do enjoy reading a murder mystery and an action thriller with a dash of weird hallucinations happening all over the story’s setting (plus maybe a few explosions and conspiracy stuff) then this is for you! I’m trying to balance the plot and its focus on the characters, so there’s that to consider.

Bear in mind that this is also a story that gives attention to the concept of grief, family issues, loss, death, and corruption, and might not be suited to some people’s tastes.

That’s all and thank you!! Feel free to ask any questions.

Reblogs would be deeply appreciated as well!

[manonamora-if]

Dropping early just because.

If you are looking for extra help when transitioning your ChoiceScript project into a Sugarcube one, check out this Bad Boy of a folder!

This Bad Boy includes all files from the Ready-to-use Tweego Folder, with the added ChoiceScript to Sugarcube Guide. The Guide is based on the ChoiceScript Wiki  and  goes over all important points of file and code formatting, code/macro equivalence (or closest substitute) with examples and list of helpful documentation and templates.

I recommend to use VSCode (mainly because the Tweego set-up explained in the guide is based on this program) with the T3LT extension, for an easier transition between CScript and Twine in terms of coding visual.

Hope it helps!

[astrophelsbargain]

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✧New and improved master-post + updated demo✧

Demo link all the way down below! Into the rabbit hole!

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Hello everyone, this is a new master post as the last one is quite outdated, I would like to first and foremost thank you, in every way- you, personally. I had often thought about making an Interactive Fiction, but circumstances would often distract me and make me unable to do continuously work on it. Though there has not been a day in which I haven’t thought of the stories I want to present to you. Quite a lot has changed- I had rewritten most of the book “Astrophel Bargain” which I had previously presented to you, the noticeable changes become apparent after the first bit of the book. Though it is still a work in progress, I hope to be able to update you more consistently. If you have any questions, suggestions or constructive criticism I’ll accept it gladly- as I am writing it on my own, with no help like proofreaders and I am by no means a native English speaker. Once again I thank you for sticking with me, or if you are a newcomer- for being interested in my work.

May stars bless your journey

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Times have changed since the rise of and reign of magicians, as long forgotten victims and villains of history, they remain hidden- only spoken about as the world marches to a new era of technology and science. Though as magicians grew impatient- forever chained to the earth as their souls dwell on its lands with either goals achieved, long ago-as they quietly live amongst the mortals, peacefully enjoying the bliss of omnipotence and immortality. there are still those whose wishes remain a friction of hope- and they just might risk everything to make up for which they’ve lost.

Rumors spread around as magicians become unlawful, immoral and most of all- feared, causing most to either hide further into the shadows or resist their fate with the power granted to them. As the same rumors pass your shop everyday, a new piece of information reveals that perhaps you and your shop might have a bigger role to play in the schemes of fate.

Your shop is no ordinary store, it holds secrets of centuries old vessels, ornaments books and more, all which will eventually leave the safety of your shop and repurpose themselves at the new world. Though a costumer may never visit twice, for each vessel has its own unique fate and purpose if must serve in solidarity. Being the guardian keeper of the shop is peaceful by itself as you mostly pass your time by exchanging information with far travelers who had happened upon your shop, yet when an old friend visits, your days of peace come to a quick end with a dangerous bargain from an infamous magician.

As you make your way to bid your end of the bargain, you just might discover the world outside your shop holds many wonders- and secrets centuries old, unveiled.

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✧ play as a female, male or non-binary character.

✧ define your characters traits ranging from intelligence, charm, brawn and many more all which have different sections respectively throughout the game, making each play through vary depending on your choices.

✧ Design your character as you’d like, ranging from height, hair color, scars, eye color and more.

✧ decide the fate of major characters

✧ discover secrets and unveil them- if you wish to.

✧ get cursed

✧ develop platonic or romantic relationships with 7 gender selectable characters ( A major part of the game is romance, so it is recommended you experience that aspect of the game as you play )

*warning, the game includes triggering concepts such as death, trauma, betrayal, manipulation, gore and more… it is recommended you read with caution. ⚠️‼️

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Dain/Diana astrophel

✧ The flightless Crow, Enemies to lovers

A magician lost in time, rid of their most treasureable possesion as they seek the key to retrieving what was once their own. Upon finding you, the threads of fate twist and knot when they recruit you to do their bidding. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Alen Alfhelia

✧ The wilting Apatura Iris, belated love epiphany

An old friend who had lost a prestigious position at the Bureu of magic due to untimely rise in magicians retiliation against the crown and Atia, a newfound yet prominent religion. Upon discovering your situation they set out to accompany you on journey to the north. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Sol/Soliel Ekhart

✧ The Blinded Sun, Tragic lovers

A talented minor magician living in isolation from world. As their quiet everyday life becomes a-mess due to your interference, they might come to realize mortals hold greater power then they originally acknowledged. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Nil/Nian Vicifer

✧ The Other Story, Unlikely lovers

A young mystery, who insists on joining you in your travels. As they journey with you, it is revealed that behind their incompatibility with most, might lie another story to unfold. Perhaps the pages will reveal a newfound plot for you to discover? ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Caelum/Caelan Alphonse

✧ The wondering scarecrow, Strange lovers

A young traveler who seems to have strange ties to Astrophel, their search for the same magician leads them to you, upon realizing you have a connection to Astrophel they decide to team up with you in hopes of you being the bridge that connects the two of them. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Eliseo/Elisa Valens

✧ The cursed Heron, Love at first sight

A mysterious mortal who seems to hold more secrets then they let on- a guest of Ekhart, as you live together they come to learn that the both of you might have more in common then they assumed. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Lilias/Lilia Letifer

✧ The artificial guardsman, forced proximity

Your assigned escort while residing in Ekhart’s residence, amused that there is finally something to look forward to- they keep a watchful eye. you soon finds that your mission might be more challenging then you had originally thought. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

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✧ Demo Link ( last update- 26 dec)

✧ Patreon link - coming soon!

✧ Feedback Form

[darkthornwriter]

At the Mercy of Hatred (WIP; 18+)

At the Mercy of Hatred is a standalone work-in-progress interactive superhero novel by Dark Thorn. First work in The Cost of This Justice series.

You will play as a vigilante who returned to the town in order to find the one who was involved in the death of their family and friends, and the reason why they were killed, as well as to avenge the death of their family and friends.

DEMO (tbd) | Boosty

itch.io tags: Adult, Character Customization, LGBTQIA, Multiple Endings, Superhero, Superpowers, Text based, Twine

Trigger Warning / Content Warning: police brutality; slavery; prejudice; death of a parents; self-harm; child abandonnement; violence; gore; torture; murder; sexually explicit scenes (optional); kidnapping; physical abuse

Tumblr tags: #At the Mercy of Hatred if #AtMoH: writing log; #AtMoH: dev log; #AtMoH: lore; #AtMoH: answered asks; #AtMoH: short stories; #AtMoH: boosty content; #AtMoH: demo update; #AtMoH: demo #AtMoH: fan content; #AtMoH: ROs

Story

I have nothing more left. There’s no my old life, no family, no friends. Agents from the Superpowers Regulatory Agency killed my family and my friends right before my eyes and I couldn’t do a thing. I couldn’t save them. All I have left is a burning feeling of hatred and a desire for revenge and to know the truth of why and for why they were killed.

Features

Play as male, female, or nonbinary, as cis or trans;

Choose your sexual orientation (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, or asexual) and / or romantic orientation (heteroromantic, homoromantic, biromantic, panromantic, or aromantic);

Full character customization;

Choose your power/powers;

Be either chaotic good or chaotic evil;

Find out the truth about why your parents, relatives, and friends were killed;

In total there are 50 endings plus their variations (15 good endings, 15 bad endings, 15 neutral endings, and 5 secret endings).*subject to changed

ROs/LIs

Exo — hacker (cis man / womam)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Exo

Skyler Sparks (cis man / woman; enby; transmasc/transfemme) — novice superhero

main post | #AtMoH: Skyler

Nicky Ashworth — gang leader (cis man / woman)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Nicky

Sasha —  member of the resistance (cis man / woman; enby)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Sasha

Agent Villin — leader of Unit α (cis man or trans man)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Agent Villin

Phoenix (secret RO)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Phoenix

Dragon (secret RO)

main post | tag: #AtMoH: Dragon

[interact-if]

After months of collecting, compiling and formatting, we are finally unveiling our biggest project to date:

INTRODUCING: The Interact-IF Database

In an effort to help readers find games and WIP projects following a certain tag, genre, theme or level of customization, as well as finding diverse authors of a variety of identities, we have created a database of primarily Tumblr-based IF projects!

This list has been put together with the help of the authors of the featured projects, who have provided us with information about their games. It will be updated regularly by the mods of this Tumblr.

Are you a reader looking for your next read?

Head over on to our list [link].

The projects on this database are in compliance with our FAQ and Guidelines. We reserve the right to not include entries sent by authors if their projects do not follow said guidelines.

Are you an IF author/dev wanting to share your project?

• You can fill in this form [link].

Are you the author of one of the projects and found an error?

• Let us know through this form [link].

Do you have questions about our database?

• Head over to our Database FAQ first to see if we provided an answer for it. You can always send us an ask otherwise.

If you are an author of a playable project (WIP or completed), you should also consider adding it to the IFDB, the Interactive Fiction Database.

[alganenif]

Painting: Le Couronnement d’Inès de Castro (1827), by Gillot Saint-Evre.

Summary

Once upon a time, an adventurer wandered where he shouldn't, and found a magical place, hidden from the whole world. He was welcomed, treated as their own, learned things no human could have ever imagined possible, and fell in love.

Then, your homeland was invaded, your people were dominated, and you and your mother were taken hostage, just to end up dispatched upon her death, punished by their ignorance.

Years later, you are back to the palace. Wearing the face of another, you must play the court game and gain the trust of one of the crown's heirs to complete your fateful mission and correct your family's mistake, setting your people free again.

Features

Customizable gender, appearance and sexuality. Although being a honeypot is part of the game, developing romance is entirely optional.

Find romance or friendship with 5 ROs, including 2 women, 2 men, and 1 gender selectable. Will you fall for the target you were meant to only use for your own mission? Their twin sibling, against all reason? Maybe their younger sister, whose coming of age ball you're attending? Or even the general's son of all people, who seems to guard your target's back like a hunt hound? Would you really exchange your childhood friend's heart for any of them?

Choose how you want to play the court game. Will you get people's trust or hone your prying skills to find secrets and gain leverage over them? Play by the book and stay on people's good side or shock the courtiers to make an impression?

Will you stand loyal to your mage family, or will you find that your human side isn't all bad?

Remember: in a world of intrigue and politics, everybody is hiding something, and magic won't save you forever. Your secret might not even be the most dangerous out there.

Updated - 17/04/2023

Possible CWs: Period-typical homophobia and transphobia, and mentions of ableism, war, death, slavery, mutilation and pregnancy.

Prologue + Chapter 1 (in development) - Total words: 23,3 K

Demo (Prologue + Chapter 1 Part 1) - Total words: 18,9 K

Average demo playthrough - 8,1 K words

DEMO / ROs / OTHER CHARACTERS / FORUM POST / APPEARANCES

[nacregames]

[nextinline-if]

Next in Line - Interactive Fiction

itch.io page | Tumblr | Ask me anything | FAQs (Previous Asks + Prompts)

Next in Line is an interactive fiction in development. It was originally planned as a visual novel. (I am still updating to remove visual novel references across social media, apologies). So, while most of the writing for the demo is complete, I am currently revising it to better fit the interactive fiction format, as well as to give players more agency. The game will be free.

You're next in line for the throne of Castelon, a fictional country very loosely inspired but not based on the ancient and medieval worlds. Particularly, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, and periods of England.

Shortly after the war ended and a month before your 21st birthday, you received a hastily written letter at the compound in the mountains, where your parents had sent you at 16 to keep you away from the war.

"King dead. James abdicated. You are Next in Line."

Your country is reeling from its King's death and the end of a decade-long war. Today, on your 21st birthday, you begin the timeless tradition of sharing the responsibility of running Castelon for the next year, alongside your mother, Queen Vivian. This tradition, known as The Harbinger Ceremony, is your opportunity to prove your ability to be a reliable ruler.

Prepare to step into a story about love, trust, and finding oneself. Can you navigate your royal duties, solve your father's murder, and find love (or friendship) at the same time? Or, will the Gods withdraw their blessing from you?

Next in Line will be rated Mature. Player direction advised. Please do not play or plan to play if you feel this game could cause any harm to you, or your emotional, or mental wellbeing. If you have questions about the content, please let me know and I'll do my best to answer!

Content will include:

Possible violence

Suggestive language and themes

Optional sexual content (will be skippable or avoidable)

References to war and the effects of war

Death and/or references to death

Some exploration of grief

Language that might be offensive - aka swear / curse words

Some bad possibly unfavorable endings that might make you hate me

Subject to change. Changes will be communicated.

Anticipated Demo Release: Late July / August 2022 (most likely August)

Demo Features:

Prologue Part 1, Prologue Part 2, Chapter 1

Choose your gender (M, F, NB), pronouns, first name, hair color, eye color

Shape the MC's future and some of their past.

Pursue romance or friendship with various characters. See characters further down this post.

Players will not choose sexual orientation - it's up to you to pursue romance if you want or simply don't. All currently planned ROs (3) are romanceable by any MC. Note: there are no poly routes available.

Romance is optional in the game. Although, it should be noted this was originally planned as a romance game so there will be a lot of optional romance content.

3 Family Mottos (based on an early choice) that will unlock various choices throughout the game.

A taste of the "Attributes" system- a personality system that unlocks additional choices throughout the game; my aim here is to make the game replayable in a refreshing way. What kind of Heir will you be?

Full Game Features:

Everything listed above, plus...

Chapters 2-14;

Characters may disapprove or become upset or angry by some of your choices - this does not prevent MC from romance. Like reality, everyone in MC's life is not always going to agree with them.

At least 5 holidays that offer opportunities to honor the gods, further relationships, or simply have a good time;

Optional sexual content;

At least 6 endings;

An extensive stats screen where you can read about yourself, your relationship with others, and the world around you.

Chapters 2-13 will each cover the span of one month. The full game will follow roughly a year of the MC's life as The Harbinger.

Features are subject to change at my discretion.

Sir Constantine Dimas [M], 26 years old, Taurus

Constantine is a Knight in Castelon's Elite Guard. He's fiercely loyal to your family and especially your twin brother, James, who he fought alongside during the Arandale War. Like you, he finds amusement in teasing your brother.

"You're not too different from your twin, both reckless royals, so you probably need someone to care for you."

F. Faramund [M/F], 22 years old, Aquarius

F is someone from your past, from before you were sent to the compound in the mountains. They broke your heart and disappeared. Whether that was heartbreak in a platonic or romantic way is up to you. Now, they're back and seemingly apologetic. Bury the hatchet, rekindle your former relationship or walk a different path altogether.

"Love and war... they both certainly know how to cause us pain."

Lady Margaret [F], 22 years old, Gemini

The mysterious Lady Margaret is a noble businesswoman who enjoys observing from the shadows. You know little about her, but she could prove to be a powerful ally, if you play your cards right.

"I can think of many ways to consume your time."

This is not an exhaustive list of characters - but some key players.

Prince James Verissimo [M], 21 years old

Your twin brother was next in line to the throne. Until he wasn't. His abdication took you by surprise. While you were sent to the compound in the mountains during the war, your twin was sent to war. You and your brother were close growing up, but it's up to you how your relationship plays out moving forward.

Queen Vivian Verissimo [F], 45 years old

Your mother, the Queen of Castelon, is a cunning and nosy woman. As a child, your father was the affectionate one, while your mother was the parent who wanted to ensure you understood the realities of the world. It was a surprise when she agreed with your father to send you away from the war. Perhaps she knew you would play an important role one day.

Lady Anna [F], 20 years old

Anna is your best friend and attendant. Where you go, she goes. She came to the palace as an orphaned child of a minor noble house. Anna is the constant in your life - the one person you've always been able to rely on. She might have a crush on your brother.

Felix Faramund [M], 24 years old

F.'s slightly older brother. Like F., he's returned to Castelon. Unlike F., Felix can be quick to anger and he's not afraid to speak his mind. He can read the room, he just doesn't care. You once considered him a friend.

Oracle Davina [F], ??? years old

Davina holds one of the most revered positions in the Kingdom - the voice of the gods. Her duties include overseeing The Harbinger Ceremony and serving on the Royal Council.

[writing-if]

Hi! I’m Vi 👋🏻 I’m a writer and currently working on my interactive fiction games.

Here are my links:

My website

@nextinline-if | demo

@in-her-shadow-if | demo in development

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[thesoulofthebeautiful]

I know that this isn't something most of my followers are interested in, but I've been super obsessed with interactive fiction games since... January or so? I'm positively terrible for save scumming to try and see everything that the author wrote, and to try and get the best (and worst) possible outcomes.

On a lot of Twine games this is really easy, but on Choicescript games it really is a pain sometimes, so I decided to try and make it easier.

Here is my progress on a Firefox extension for playing games on Dashingdon or Choice Of Games, adding in a back button and modal dialog popups whenever a variable changes. I'm posting it here in the hopes that some people (whether IF authors or readers) find it helpful, and to try and get more eyes on it to figure out all of the issues I'm sure it has.

I hope somebody finds it useful, whether for developing or for reading!

[shai-manahan]

hi! feeling kinda angst-y today (ha ha 🥲) i don't know if this has been asked yet, though.

how would relationship stage ROs react when during a fight with MC, they tell MC "I wish I never met you" then seeing the heartbreak in MC's face.

🥲

First of all, happy holidays! I apologize that I have to greet you all with this response, but when inspiration strikes, I have to write. So yeah, here it is.

One of these might be present in the series, by the way, although only with MCs who would make very specific choices.

Alonzo: 

They stand their ground, keeping their face impassive, seemingly unmoved. They’ve always known that this relationship never has been a good idea in the first place, and perhaps this could be their way out. Perhaps they could just go back to hating each other, hurting each other. Perhaps this way, Alonzo wouldn’t have doubts anymore. 

It would be so easy. 

Just walk out. Just leave, wordless. Yet, when they see that expression, that silent pain they’ve seen their partner bear for a hundred times over, they begin to falter.

“Why did you have to make this so difficult?” they ask, though they’re no longer certain whom the words are meant for.

Wesley:

Some part of them wants to take it back. Apologize for their words. Tell their partner that they didn’t mean it.

But they did, didn’t they?

Looking at the face before them, the realization comes crashing down. If they’d never met, would their partner be as loathed? Would they still be trapped into a situation with no clear way out? Would they be so susceptible to the influence of those who’d wanted to use them?

“I wish I never met you,” Wesley repeats, forcing themself to look into their partner’s eyes as they say the words. They want to stop. They want to be as honest as they have the first time they met. Explain their reasoning. Confess the things that have been bothering them.

But this was the better choice, wasn’t it? Maybe with this, their partner will finally have a new chance. 

To restart.

Maybe they would be better off separate from one another, and this is the first step towards that.

Owen:

“I didn’t mean it.”

The words slip so easily from Owen’s lips. It was so easy, so lacking of effort that anyone, even his partner, would have thought he was telling the truth.

He wasn’t.

But how could he, after seeing that expression on their face?

Owen strides towards them, and with hands outstretched, he cups their cheeks, thoughts running through his mind ceaselessly. This person was someone he used to love, someone whose smiles he used to adore, someone whose actions once inspired his own.

As much as it hurts Owen to admit, he knows that they’re that person no longer.

Still, he makes himself remember those times. Relive them in his mind over and over until his arms go stiff. Look at the eyes before him. Remember.

Remember.

Tears stream down his face, his hands shaking, and he forces himself to say the words again. As much as he can. Until they turn into the truth, somehow, or until his partner realizes that it is nothing but a cowardly lie. 

“I didn’t mean it.”

Jade:

Jade’s first instinct was to keep getting mad at them. How dare they act so hurt after everything that had happened? How dare they turn things around, as though this was her fault?

How dare they show this now, and not before?

But Jade has already made countless mistakes. Countless decisions she’d wished she could go back to and change. And somehow, in all this anger, in all this urge to scream and head towards another round of argument, she allows herself a moment to breathe. Think. 

Look back. Look forward. And think.

“I’m sorry.” She clutches into her partner’s clothes. Softly, forceless, but almost pleading. She finds it strange, why she’s doing it, and yet she still does. She wants to cling into them until they sort it out. To not let go, not this time. But she can’t be like this, either, can she? 

She can’t keep holding onto people simply because she wants her to stay. She can’t be that person anymore. “Let’s talk later, okay?”

With a deep sigh, not waiting for a response. Jade turns around and leaves. Maybe they should both cool off first, maybe then this would all be mended. Maybe there’s still a way to preserve what’s still there.

She thinks of the possibilities, the ramifications, and the anger is slowly replaced by fear.

A deep, unbidden fear that this cannot be fixed.

[manonamora-if]

The Base CScript to Sugarcube Guide is all written and coded. I have another pair of eyes looking it at it for me, see if I included all important functions of ChoiceScript. So it should be released sometime this weekend or early next week.

Does someone else with CScript knowledge would like to look through it at well? See if I got it ok?

[fivefve]

“Strong in soul, weak in body?”

“I'm afraid I'll have to leave you wanting for just a while more. But, if you show up with some sharbat one day, I might find myself a little more generous with my stories.”

Deva Akhtar from Deliverance @deliverance-the-game