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[hacked-by-jake]

Everbytes Picture series - Detoure to Duskwood: All posts.

[duskwoodgirl4life]

Okay everbyte you have my attention once again!

[angie-01040]

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[lyon-amore]

Wow! Looks like Macie did the right thing by leaving the country for a while 🫢

[duskwoodraven]

I feel moved to speak, sooner rather than later because I believe time is of the essence and this needs to be understood in order to keep Moonvale from crumbling to the ground completely.

This is not completely spoiler heavy, but it will discuss the game. I should note that unfortunately I have not finished the episode because I am struggling with the mini games in making progress. So I do not know how the episode ends, but I need to say this in order for me to rest.

I am very angry and disappointed with this game, and even more than that, I hold a great deal of second hand embarrassment for Everbyte.

One of the greatest reasons I respected these developers during Duskwood is that the game never felt like a cash grab like so many games do these days. The option to make a one time payment for complete access to Duskwood was fantastic, an option they should have carried to here and that is the biggest grievance I have.

There is no reason a game should cost hundreds of dollars to experience and enjoy. There is no reason for the prices of gems to be as expensive as they are. This is unacceptable Everbyte, and you should feel ashamed of it, you should know better.

The beauty of Duskwood and what set it apart was its feel of realism and the fact that every question had a reasonable answer. Your use of AI art has cheapened the look of your game, not enhanced it, not to mention it’s insulting to use generated art when there are many artists who are already losing jobs to AI, artists who would have been happy to work with you if given the chance. If the cost of commission is too high, then use of stock photos you had before was just fine, and I believe you should have kept it, I can’t look at Ash and Charlie’s profiles without it striking me as goofy.

Furthermore, the story does not make sense, we were able to read chats because Jake made it possible for us, now it just feels like the return of a gimmick with no explanation, the same with the mini games, in the past we did mini games to “hack” into Hannah’s cloud, now we do it “just because”. It’s lost its feeling of meaning, not to mention most private chats are behind the gem paywall, which we never had to deal with before!

The characters seem more plain to me, or maybe they are loveable but I’ll never know because again, paywall. I can’t read the premium options and get to know them deeper because of it. There are also no profiles like before, which is awful because we can’t look back on past video calls and links and we can’t see what these characters are all about, their personality is gone.

Even MC’s answer options seem blander, more vanilla, repetitive or one directional.

I say this truthfully from my soul, if this was the style of of game you dropped but for Duskwood instead, I never would have played it.

I would have never fallen in love with it.

I would have never made this blog and would never have waited years for every episode and a new game.

I would have never made art and countless theories.

I would have deleted the game immediately.

So I’m asking you, begging you, please change this for our sakes, and especially for yours.

Because despite all my gripes and anger, and everything I’ve said, I know you guys have actually worked hard on this game because the evidence is there, hidden beneath it all.

I love the actual real life people you have for Adam and Eric, I was so moved to help Adam when he started to cry. I want to know why he knows us and wants our help. I laughed when Eric told us he had tripped, and I do want to get to know him. I even wished to lovingly twist Charlie’s neck! That is the game I remember loving, its writing and characters, I can see the potential here.

But you need to change something, otherwise I cannot support this game, I cannot force myself to play it. I will drop Moonvale.

Give the players a one time payment option for 100% complete access to the game, access to all premium options. That’s the least I feel anyone could ask of you and is biggest reason you are getting this backlash.

To my fellow players, if you agree with any of what I said then I ask you not to pay for anything until Everbyte changes to make their game more affordable. Don’t be quiet and please voice your opinions everywhere they can see it. That’s the only way something could change.

I am so sorry this is what we got… you all deserve better.

[reds-ramblings]

Moonvale

Because nobody asked for my opinion... I'm going to give it anyway.

Thought, pros and cons of the new game. It's not super spoilery but I'm going to hide it just in case.

First, I would like to say I was NOT at all expecting the new story to be a continuation of Duskwood or to even be a similar story to Duskwood. Everbyte made it very clear this is not what Moonvale was meant to be. I went into this with a completely open mind and tried my best not to compare Moonvale to Duskwood. I was still disappointed. There were several changes Everbyte made that were great but they were overshadowed by the negative changes.

Pros:

1. There is now an LGBTQ option when you enter your name and Duskwood code. This doesn't apply to me so I'm not sure what it changes in the game but this option was needed.

2. You can use diamonds to skip mini-games. I would have spent money just to do this if everything else didn't cost so much.

3. This is just my opinion but the mini-games seemed to be a bit easier.

4. The Duskwood side story. It's not much now but I would play the game just for that. Was it worth spending money to finish sooner? No.

Cons:

1. Money money money. There's no premium package that unlocks everything. I get that Everbyte has to make money off of the game but the content wasn't worth what they were charging!

2. I found the characters really unlikable. Eric was alright, but the rest I couldn't care less for. I started out liking charlie but he quickly became annoying. I really wanted to like Ash but something about her just rubbed me the wrong way. Where was the character development here?!

3. The story line! The Billy Blake story was long and pointless. Maybe it will be important later on but it definitely could have been shorter. It took like 3 mini-game sessions just to get through it! When he said "should I continue" I literally yelled no!

4. The story line! It was unoriginal. Some parts felt very copy, paste, change a few lines and here's a new story.

5. The mini-games. I didn't like how it forced you to play them at set times. One of the things I liked about Duskwood is that you could play all the mini-games in each set and then not have to stop the story so much.

6. AI! I get that they don't have actors for all of the characters but why not use stock images like before? Why do they have to use AI?!?!

7. You can't rewatch ANY of the videos or phone calls. They literally disappear. Yet somehow they are "saved" so you can send them to other characters.

8. We waited 2 years for that?! It had the potential to be amazing and even better than Duskwood. We know Everbyte can make an amazing game Duskwood is proof of that. This did not live up to those standards

I'm sure there's more but this is all I can think of at the moment.

[incorrectnessduskwood]

Hey, everyone! Have you been seeing Everbyte's new posts? Are you excited for Moonvale? Speaking for myself, seeing the pictures is making me so much more anxious for the new game and the side story we'll have. I truly believe Jake will show up and I hope we get the chance to yell at him for breaking contact.

What are your expectations for the new game? Also, would you like me to repost Everbyte's posts here?

[duskwood-mc-art]

Honestly, Everbyte doesn't have it easy with their fans.

People complaining about the new payment method with the gems, while they only changed it, because people already complained about the premium package from Duskwood. However, I went through episode 1 of Moonvale without having any problems with the gems. I think the payment method is justified, not only because people complained about it before, but also because they are putting a lot of effort into their work and deserve to be paid.

Yes, the use of AI art is meh, but they said they will replace it, so I don't see a problem with it much. They are a small gaming company and still figure their ways out. And everyone makes mistakes.

Besides, a lot of people complain about Moonvale's layout, just because it is different than Duskwood's. As much as I love Duskwood's design, compared to Moonvale it is kind of old. Moonvale's app design is more modern and up to date and I like it. It is just different.

I liked episode 1 of Moonvale, and I feel like I am basically the only one who doesn't have any issues or problems with it. I am curious for the new case, new apps Moonvale will provide that we can use, the mini games and to meet Jake and maybe other characters again.

[sra13mustaine]

So... Uhm... Not to be mean, because this new settings and new options were great, I mean, you can cleary see Everbyte team did listen to our complains and so, but... The full story from ep.2 was so boring to me. I just live for those brief moments when we are looking what's happening at Duskwood. I have to be honest, but knowing what happened at Duskwood after we finished the game is the only reason why I am playing Moonvale😅

P/s: Dan, Cleo, my friends, is sooo good to see you two again, even in this circumstances🥹

[alys0r]

A small analysis of the Moonvale characters.

I must say right away that the characters from Moonvale seem to me more realistic and lively, even despite the disgusting avatars with artificial intelligence. These are clearly more or less the same types of characters from Duskwood, but somewhat modified. Initially, I thought that I would be extremely disappointed if everything in Moonvale was exactly the same as in the previous Everbyte game, but no. It seems that everything repeats itself, but it repeats extremely well. This is not a copy, but a parallel. Moreover, there are still differences. But about everything in order.

ADAM

Our missing waif. And yet we interact with him directly. We're connected somehow, and it's not just about the envelope with our name on it. Was Adam on his way to give us the envelope? I doubt it very much, considering that the main character is obviously not privy to this. Is it all related to Duskwood? I'm pretty sure I'm not, and if I am, it's obviously not with Hannah. To be honest, I haven't looked at the theory of this game yet, and I don't know if anyone has voiced such a thought, but the cave is clearly similar to the mine where Jake and Richie were. Especially considering that, as Jake said, if I'm not mistaken, the mine stretches for many kilometers, and the actions of the current game take place not so far from Duskwood. Soooooo, returning to Adam, this whole situation with him is clearly very different from the situation with Hannah, which is good news. I can't get a good look at Adam himself, given that there is no clear information about him

ERIC

Eric is probably one of my favorites (apart from Jake, of course, heh) among all those created by Everbyte. He is a lively and interesting character. Of all the people I'm dealing with today, it's the hardest for me to compare Eric to anyone in particular. Maybe with Thomas, because it's the first time we've talked to him, but that's all. Eric clearly has some kind of sin in the past, as can be understood from his correspondence with Ash, and it seems to me that this will play an important role in the plot (it is not surprising that such attention is paid to this). He is completely calm even in a tense situation and knows how to think clearly enough. The fact that he went into the forest alone, strangely, is still explained by the fact that he is well-versed in the wild. Eric is proactive, but he still thinks first and then acts, thanks to him for that (although this may change in the next chapters). And, apart from Adam, this is the only character whose face we've seen. Separately, I want to note that the idea that Eric could have done something bad on the night of the Festival (given that people from nearby cities come to Duskwood during the festival) is quite interesting.

ASH

Lily, with her combative nature, is clearly visible here. But Ash is clearly more sarcastic. And she doesn't throw accusations right and left, preferring to find out at least something first (but not personal data (I still love Lily)). Unfortunately, it is difficult to say anything else about this, given that this is only the first chapter. But Ash is already making a positive impression.

CHARLIE

Richie is No. 2, but not the kidnapper. Charlie seems to be much more free and open than Richie, but we all know why Richie himself couldn't be like that. Charlie is clearly more active and impressionable. One of those people who can't sit still and like to get involved in something. And unlike Eric, he acts first. It still seems to me that something unpleasant will be revealed about Charlie (although perhaps this applies to everyone in general). But he is a very nice person.

VIOLET

It reminds me of Jesse, but it's hard to say for sure yet. I think, like Jesse, he will play a big role specifically for the main character.

ANONYMOUS

I think, like me, you also thought at first that it was Jake. I'm not going to build theories about personality yet, but chel clearly knows us as well as Adam. Whether he will play the same role as Jake is difficult to say. (It will certainly be very funny if they also make him a romantic interest, deciding to stupidly copy Jake….)

That's all for now. I'm wondering which of the Duskwood characters will still make themselves felt (except Jake, I think he will obviously still show up). Maybe it will be Allan. Although it seems to me that in any case it will be someone little expected by us. And maybe I will have correspondence with the main guys of Duskwood, but literally something one-time.

I'm sorry for the mistakes, I don't know English very well and I use a translator

[hacked-by-jake]

Moonvale News!!!

[duskwoodgirl4life]

A/N Hi everyone, hope everyone is having an awesome 2024 so far, I woke up this morning with this idea for a Oneshot. I've been working on it most of the day hope you enjoy xx

I guess this is not how I thought I would be spending new years eve but here we go, after a lot of going back and forth I finally decided to make myself more presentable and step outside my apartment for the first time in 6 months. It was Jessy who finally managed to convince me to join her and the others at the aurora for the new year's eve party. It's been 6 months since I lost the love of my life. He got taken away from me in the blink of an eye. The last message he sent me telling me he loves me. I was quick to tell him how I felt I told him I loved him too. That was the last thing we sent to each other that night. Everything changed after that night. That night my heart broke into a million pieces.

There is a soft knock at the door. I know it's Jessy coming to pick me up so we can go to the aurora together. A big part of me really doesn't want to go. I can't face being around people. I just want to stay in where I am in force myself to open the door and the redhead is standing in front of me with a big smile on her face. “MC you look amazing in that dress the others are waiting for us downstairs” I put on my best fake smile and thank her. “Thanks Jessy, you look amazing in your dress I bet it's driving Dan crazy” I don't even know why I said that I didn't care what the dress did to Dan. “Yeah it's making him go crazy but he's still being a gentleman”

I fake smile at her again and grab my jacket and purse making sure I have my keys inside my purse. Jessy takes me by the hand and leads me out of my apartment for the first time in 6 months. My heart is beating like crazy, my palms feel sweaty and my legs don't want to move another inch. “It's okay MC I'm right here next to you I promise I won't leave your side” Jessy words bring some comfort to me as she takes my hand again and leads me towards the stairs.

We reach the main entrance to my apartment building and I step outside for the very first time in 6 months. The cold air washes over my body for the first time 6 months is a long time to not step outside your own home but it's where I felt safe. It's where the world couldn't find me and break my heart even more. The others all hug me and say how good it is to see me. Dan wraps his arms around me and gives me a big hug. “It's okay boo nothing will happen with me around i got you” Dan's words warms my heart it's a nice feeling to know that even after all this time Dan is always there for me.

We make it to the bar and everyone is in good spirits. I feel a little calmer but a big part of me still wants to go back home and put my sweat on and my oversized hoodie. Everyone around me is laughing and joking, having the best time of their lives. I just feel like I'm dead inside without him. I would do anything to have him next to me. Holding my hand kissing my cheek telling me how nice I look in my dress. I can feel my emotions starting to build up inside me. I just felt like screaming. I needed to get out of here. Before I could turn on my heels and leave Jessy grabs my arm and stops me from leaving. “I know this is a lot right now but you can do this MC I know you can” I felt like I couldn't hold back my tears anymore. “I'm sorry Jessy I need to get out of here and go home”

I took my hand from Jessy's and headed for the door before she could stop me. I picked up my pace. I couldn't be in a room full of people and celebrate a new year when my heart is completely broken. I finally make it back home and I feel a calmness take over me. I feel like I am safe from the outside world and nothing can get to me. Just as I kicked off my heels there was a knock at the door. “Jessy I'm not going back to the party I'll talk to you in the morning” I just needed to be left alone. The knocking continues so I walk back over to the door and open it just as I'm about to say Jessy's name I see him standing there.

His bright blue eyes staring back at me, his black hair slightly covering his eyes, I can't believe this is really happening. “Hello MC” the sound of his voice echoes through my body. “Hello Jake” I'm so happy tears fall from my eyes I feel him wrap his arms around me holding me as close as possible. I managed to calm down a little and ask him a question. “I thought I'd lost you, 6 months have gone by, how are you still here” he looks at me with so much love and affection. “I'm so sorry MC I really am I never meant to hurt you but I couldn't tell you I was still alive it was all part of clearing my name”

As I heard Jake tell me about the FBI finding him after the mine explosion and cutting a deal with him. My heart for the first time felt like it was being put back together piece by piece. “I'm so sorry I couldn't contact you. I thought about you everyday, MC I love you” hearing Jake say those three words to me made my heart so happy. “I love you too Jake” Jake wraps his arms around me once more and rips his hands up and down my back as I let the tears of joy escape from my eyes. Jake sat with me on the sofa just holding me in his arms. We didn't need to speak, no words were needed at this moment, we just needed each other.

We both must've fallen asleep on the sofa because when I open my eyes I see fireworks going off outside and loud cheers coming from people celebrating. Jake is still asleep. I look up at him and I can't help but smile. “Happy new year Jake” I rested my head back on his chest and closed my eyes. I feel him pull me closer to him, his strong arms wrapped around me. Before I drift back off to sleep I hear him say “happy new year MC”

[angie-01040]

I AM CRYING, SCREAMING, LAUGHING, CRYING, SHOUTING, AAAAAAAAAAA

[lyon-amore]

Bueno, gracias a Twitter encontré unas nuevas app para hacer más cosas creativas, como es el primero que hago, puede que haya algunos errores, pero me va a encantar en un futuro hacer más creaciones para Moonvale y los chats ☺️ Y quién sabe si ya hay alguna pista sobre el futuro de '¿Qué pasaría sí...? Moonvale'👀

Well, thanks to Twitter I found some new apps to do more creative things, As this is the first one I'm doing, there may be some mistakes, But I'm going to love to make more creations for Moonvale and the chats in the future ☺️ And who knows if there are already any clues about the future of 'What if...? Moonvale'👀

[fenra-bookswritings]

Hey guys, I just wanted to share a few thoughts on the #Moonvale criticism.

I don't really know how to write this, but somehow I was pretty disappointed with all the fuss about the release of the new episode. Not in Everbyte but more in the community, without wanting to criticize anyone. Everyone can say what they want and I thought it was nice that some of you emphasized several times that this isn't about hate, but about constructive criticism.

I understand the points of anger, but then again, somehow I don't.

AI is interesting for a lot of artists at the moment, which doesn't make it reprehensible. Also the point that AI steals works. Of course that's not good, but honestly it could just be a kind of inspiration. If you look, you'll always find a suitable comparison. Like Arcane. But just because there's a woman with blue hair doesn't mean it has to be a version of Jinx. After all, people look for inspiration everywhere. That doesn't make it a copy. (I understand your point completely, of course, and I don't think stealing from artists is a good thing. I'm an artist myself and can relate to it very well)

And about the diamond system... Sure, they spoiled us a bit with the premium package and the diamonds are quite annoying. But good work is worth paying for. (That doesn't mean that you have to pay $50 for it all the time. Especially because there's no obligation behind it.) I'd rather pay something (and that won't happen more than twice a year at the rate they're releasing) than let this studio go under. After all out there are so many artist who get support through.. money. this game isn't a expectation.

The work they do, the effort, the technology they need, the actors. All the work they do behind the scenes to produce this episode... It was so sad to read all these hate comments after they probably put a lot of effort into it for 2 years. I can well imagine that after the release, they were relieved

and hoped that there would be a little more gratitude. Just because they had written something amazing again. However, it quickly went from comments like "bring Jake back" and "I can't wait" to "the game sucks" "this is shit". But as the saying goes: Nothing is so hard as man's ingratitude. For someone who just consumes, it may be justified. But for people who have put their heart and soul into it, even if they made mistakes, it is extremely devastating. People are so quick to only see the negative that all the good is quickly wasted. If you tear it down, then in most cases the criticism only concerns AI and diamonds. The story is structured very similarly to Duskwood in parts. We even got the introduction of the characters, the time when "unknown" appears, the clues, the relationships and even Jake at the end.

And we can even repeat the episodes as often as we like without losing any progress in the game.

I am definitely in favor of appropriate criticism. There is no need to sugarcoat anything that cannot be sugarcoated. What I was actually trying to say here is that I found it so sad how quickly all the positive things are forgotten because the community is upset about "two" settings.

If you've read this far, thank you. This isn't meant to offend you in any way. I... just wanted to share my thoughts with anyone who's into this and seems to be listening.

Have a nice day everyone 🫶🏻

[duskwoodraven]

Alright, I’m saying this now.

I haven’t moved very far in the game and already I am disappointed with this new paywall system Everbyte has set up for Moonvale. By what I can tell there is no way to make one purchase to get full access content for the game like Duskwood has. The amount of money they charge for the amount of gems is not enough either, you would be paying a fortune to get all the options in the game or playing for days to collect gems daily.

Not to mention the use of AI “art” feels a bit crummy.

I’m not liking the look of this… it worries me.