When can we expect chapter 6? Please take your time, everything you've written so far is a masterpiece, but is there a timeframe you have when you'd like to try and post it? Just to give us readers something to look forward to?
My goal is this summer (it's summer on my end of the globe at least). I am hoping to have it out to subscribers on Ko-fi and Patreon by the end of July or even into early August. And then the public release would go out 30 days after that. My personal life has been...on fire here and there since January, so it's delayed production substantially. But I'm still truckin' and determined!
I haven't set a firm deadline since I tend to not do well with them. I did that with chapter 5 and then had to cut some of the detail out of the end. I've fixed it for the next update though, so you'll get a little more in Ch 5 plus a huge new chapter. I just have a few sections to go, so I feel like my goal is obtainable.
I completely understand the firm deadline thing. I'm sure I speak for all of the readers when I say, take your time, do what's best for you. Your current method is what gives us this amazing story, so we are willing to wait however long we need to
I do not know you, and i sincerely hope you don't know me, as I am, frankly extremely awkward, and probably a loser, and while I try not to ask to much of people, for I find it hard to, BUT... if i may ask~ neh, BEG for one thing for this work of art and passion, its that you don't make me chose one, I physically can not, for I love them all DEARLY, and can not muster up the strength to not romance most... IFnot all of them.
~sincerely a indecisive (and admittedly probably polyamorous) Raccoon <3
I love awkward people; I am also awkward if you can believe it. That's why I write instead of make videos or speak in any capacity, lol. And you are definitely not a loser because you left a lovely message that brought me a lot of joy when you could have just moved along.
Sadly, I will have to make you choose one - at least one at a time. The best I can give is the ability to flirt and romance everyone at once until a point, and then make a few saves, lol. But who knows how I will change in the coming months, perhaps you'll have your wish in ways I do not yet expect.
~much love, (mostly monogamous but open minded) Lunan <3
PS: cats make everything better
PPS: I plan for future IFs to have poly options :3
So glad you enjoyed it! I will not abandon this, I'm doggedly determined to complete it even if it takes a while. Duri and Oswin is a fun combo too, lol.
I think that's my bad. I may have accidentally taken out the info for that. But the single heart is a flirt option, double heart is a flirt/romance option that leads to physical affection or sexual act of some kind. I'll be sure to check for that by the next update, I have changed the landing page so many times that I don't remember what it looks like, lol. And you don't have to select any heart options for romances either, if you're curious. :D
Oswin is the love of my life, I will follow that man to hell and back. Likely mentally.
Seriously though, this game is incredible. I actually recommended this game to someone who wanted to write better flashbacks. The writing is masterful, the characters are interesting, and I'm deeply in love with the world. Oh, and I LOVE my character. I appreciate the customization.
He could use a love like that. I am so happy that you love it so much, dear. It's brought me a lot of joy and life to make, all the better if it can spark for you as well. I'm also thrilled you love your MC, they're legit my favorite character, lol. ^_^
Just went from start to finish (last time I did that was before chapter 5 came out I believe) and I'm really enjoying how this is going! I'm a Duri lover rn <3
I fell in love with this IF a few months ago, im graduating tomorrow and im playing this in a new run tonight because its so beautiful and its calming my jitters
That's double awesome! Congratulations on your graduation! I'm glad that this can provide you some relief from the jitters - I've been there and it suuuucks.
Im enjoying this so far...kinda torn between Oswin and Duri tbh but leaning towards Duri bc the contrast between him and my MC (a sincere, shy, and kind cook) is very amusing
this is SO good! i am absolutely in love with Zahn and Duri and i am not sure how i am going to choose. the writing is so good, all the characters have me hooked. i love my two dads! i will be eagerly awaiting an update.
Thank you, my dear! The more you learn about them, the easier it may get to choose (maybe), lol. Chapter 6 will reveal more about both but Zahn will be more forthcoming for the moment.
And your dads are sooo ready to welcome you back home. 🥰
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. Oswin has shot up to being one of my favorite ROs. I love the dynamics he shares with MC, specifically how bold MC can get under his skin and fluster him (I need more flustered ROs!), but I also enjoy his character depth and the darker areas he struggles with. Looking forward to seeing how his romance will unravel.
But as a whole, this IF is well-written and crafted. All the ROs are interesting and with entertaining intimate moments. There's never a dull moment - the story is packed with adventure and intrigue.
This story broadly fits some themes that I struggle with a lot, like getting too frustrated and can't read stories with it, the whole weak link protagonist thing. It's very triggering for my irl problems. Had read on tumblr in an ask that it's not so perpetual, but even if it was this does such a good job of not making that the MC's personality. Like, how forward you can be about flirting, being honestly very dominant in some of those scenes; normally the protagonists in the stories I mean are only allowed to be stammering blushing messes. And, besides that, there's continuously choices that let me as the MC express the frustration and guilt and everything. Being able to acknowledge how bullshit and unfair the hand that was dealt is in the story itself is huge for making it feel like it actually matters, for resolving some of the tension as like proof that the author and the characters all care. None of that is the case in the other stories I reference, and it does so much.
I really really enjoy this, much as I still experience the frustration like a comment further down also talks about, and I never would've thought I could for something that would hit some triggers like that.
Also want to mention how much I love a lot of the flirting, for reasons already mentioned but also just how mature they feel. Don't know how else to describe it but I like it a lot. I know there's no poly but I'm looking forward to doing whatever thing I can manage with Duri and Zahn (which again goes with the maturity and variety the flirting and romance and sex has here).
Poor Oswin getting so big brother-y from watching first some random pilgrim and then an actual wolf fucking tripping over themselves to smooch the MC, it's very very funny
I appreciate your words my dear, this was very introspective for me. Not that I take joy in frustrating you, but one of my goals for this projects is for readers to truly feel it. As much as my skill allows, I want it to be an immersive experience in both trials and victories. Naturally, we're still in the trials phase, lol.
I'm glad you like the flirting too! I try to make it as authentic as possible. I love IFs but sometimes the flirting is a little....dry toast for my liking 😆.
Oswin is 100% big brothery or maybe even territorial when it comes to the others, at least at first lol. Zahn and Duri more so I think. It's an adjustment for him, but a fun one to read. ^_^
i do not just want to fuck him i wish to get that man to settle his ass down and it does not matter how i am going to get him pregnant i will try as much as possible
Ngl, I was amused seeing familiar assets to show off locations. Love that surprise!
When I tried this interactive story, I didn't expected such a neat little adventure here! I loved each and every characters you've created--romance or not. The parents? The family friends? It's so nice and real. It genuinely breaks my heart that I have to pick 1 out of everyone for a romance partner because everyone is just so interesting! They bring so much to the table and I am SO interested in their stories! Polycule option please just so that everyone can be happy together aaa ; A ; /
I was a bit iffy being such a damsel in distress though I'm glad at least with the recent chapter that you could fight back--even if you do end up being saved still haha! I hope we can get our glow-up to makeup for being weak and ill!
I seriously cannot wait for the next update! I'm so curious with the curse and this whole hinting of people/animals always seemingly being attracted to us whether it's a good thing or bad. I also would certainly love to be able to see what my relationship chart is cos I worry that I don't have enough for romance unlock yet! ♥
Thank you for sharing this story with us! You rock!
I'm glad you appreciate that! The maps were fun to make too. I'd like to do more and even revamp the world map at some point.
There's no romantic poly option, but I can see everyone still wanting to be around each other by the end of the story. Like one big ridiculous lovely friend-family.
MC will probably need a bit of help here and there but the story will show their growth in that area, so no worries! Their tendency to need help is by design - me making your experience frustrating, lol. But it will pay out in the end!
You're going to learn a lot in the next chapter and even into chapter 7 about many things, curse and strangeness included! 😉
This was so very enjoyable. There are so many things I could gush about, that this comment could be the equal of Das Kapital. But I absolutely must go over a few of my favorites.
The Characters are amazing, of course quality characters are the quickest way to my heart. Everybody has there own distinct personalities and unique relationship with the MC. I love to see their interactions with them, or in my case her. Her fathers are delightful, and I could really feel the love they had for her, and it was easy for me to see the love she has for them. Their dynamic as a family is cheerful and familiar without being tropy. I honestly can't wait to get back and introduce them to all my new friends. One of the things that really hit me with them is how they reacted to the MCs episodes caused by the cursed. It just felt so real. As a child I had some serious illness, so that hit me and hit me hard with how I just kind of knew everything they were going through because I had seen it in my real life.
The Twinflowers are so lovable, especially Lakota. My characters are never hetro women and rarely bi or pan. Yet I couldn't help want him to be a LI. Though I did get the satisfaction of playing out that my MC and Lakota both had a crush on Willow, but she was more secretive about it because she was so unsure about forming more intimate bonds. It also hit me hard as him starting a family of his own meant he didn't have as much time to spend with my MC. That felt very real as well. Oswin was very fun to get to know as well. As I set of in, chapter three I think, I was complete invested in reestablishing the MCs friendship with him. He was never going to be a RO I would seriously consider. He is not his brother obviously. But I did feel deeply saddened when I thought our friendship was gone and when I was greatly relieved when he wanted to save our friendship just like my MC. And of course there are the twins. I do love them and really want to see more of them. And did take a minute, but I about tipped over my chair when I realized that, "Gods, they literally named their children after flowers." They are one of those people.
The companions are great two. I love how each of them have their own secret that I am excited to learn about. Zhan was quickly my favorite and found her way into my heart. Duri and Rune have their charms and I would love to find out how those Romances are like, but Zhan is just so adorable. Her secret it one is one I'm most excited to find out about. Also as of right now, I'm beside my self with worry for her. And lastly but definitely not least we have Champagne, the she-wolf and bestest girl. I love her and if any thing bad should happen to her I would surely die. Please do not let anything bad happen to them. or if you do at least give a John Wick route.
The las thing is how please the god of destruction isn't portrayed as irredeemable evil and cruel. I never see that and am so happy somebody else realizes that death and destruction are a natural part of life and how you can this.
I am so happy that you enjoyed it so, dear. I'm glad the relationships can resonate with you as well.
I love your MC's story with the Twinflowers! I love that idea of Willow being a crush. She actually gets some screen time in the coming chapter as well, so that might provoke some feels for your MC. And yes, the Twinflowers are those people, lol. And Willow's family is the same - with trees! The temptation to name their children after birds and bees was unreal.
Chapter 6 will have some big Zahn reveals for you, dear. It's going to be a roller coaster, but I think you'll like it! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the ROs. It was important to me to tell their stories within the overarching story and not just have some fly-by-night romances.
Champagne is an adorable name, btw, totally her color too!
Our lovely god of destruction will make an appearance at some point in the future (may be a hot minute though). That was also important to me that death being apart of life and destruction also being pivotal to that was represented. Traditional depictions of death and such can be fun, of course, but I like this version where it's all really part of life as a whole. ^_^
This has quickly made its place into one of my very favorite IFs of all time. Maybe it is simply your writing style that tickles my brain just right, but I could not stop reading and was loath to put it down when I had to sleep. Watching MC grow up; have good times, bad times, great times, absolutely AWFUL times; all the number of choices and paths and branches; the sense of community I FELT from their family and friends and hometown...I was absolutely bowled over by this one and utterly adored the experience.
Folks thinking of playing this one, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do. It is such a full experience even though it is not done yet (as of the time of writing this comment), and I do not think you will regret it. It is a wonderful story with charming, compelling characters to match. While at the time of writing this comment I believe I am an Oswin girlie, every single LI is an absolute joy to befriend and learn more about.
Additionally, another thought occurred to me; another commenter, Mannsio, really summed it up by saying that this IF does an amazing job of instilling hope and joy but also frustration and helplessness and I 100% agree. But what I think really sets God Cursed apart is how even so, even despite how many choices are taken away from the MC (and by extension the player), you are still given so many choices to make (hence my comment about paths and branching).
Yes, there were times I felt MC's hopelessness and frustration, but never once in a way that made me want to stop reading (which can happen sometimes if I feel like things are just Simply Constantly Happening to the MC And Nothing You Do Matters). I find that God Cursed hits that sweet spot where yeah, awful things will happen to MC; these are inevitable. But you are given a wealth of choices that provide flavor but also substance! Sustenance! It's just so goddamn good!
ahem ahem anyways. This is one I'm going to be looking out for a LOT in the future ♡(ŐωŐ人)
Oh you just made like my whole month, friend. I am so honored that you feel this way and that sense of tension comes through. One of my biggest goals was to make things feel risky for the MC. I find that the stories I enjoyed most had the MC in dire straits half the time, lol. ^_^
I look forward to tormenting bringing much joy to you in future chapters.
he's only been here for 5 seconds and aster is already my favorite T_T idk there's just something so oddly... nostalgic? about his character. i can't name any specific one, but the whole "mysterious, charming, masked savior with ulterior motives" thing he's got going on reminds me so much of those types of MLs in shojo manga i read growing up and AHHHHH it just tugs on the heartstrings of 8 year old me >_< i can't wait to learn more about him (and the curse) as time goes on, and it's so fun to watch a character who's only looking out for their own self interest and seems to always have their guard up eventually become vulnerable and selfless later on hehe
I kinda, never had this type ofbmixed feelings for any IF I played, frustration and hope? For me it always was either I drop it and dont like, or like and stick till the end, waiting eagerly for updates. But rn I swear Id rip the hair on my head, god f- damn. This helplessness I get, cuz, almost always, you can feel that soon enough you'll unlock some sort of thing, like hidden power or anything, it gets with to me after playing so many similar in setting games, but somehow, in this one, its just unbearable, I feel helpless, as if its actually me being cursed, seeing people so much stronger and definitely, were they cursed, they'd resolve it so much easier than me, and these comparisons, fuckkkk, I cant, I never felt so utterly pressed to find an answer, fearing being helpless and weak till the end, it just can't sit with me, making me so frustrated and somehow... even if it feels bad, there is some belive that this is temporary, that brings me back to the game again and again. Questions that always avoid being answered or mentioned, sudden bursts of hope that go away just as quickly. This all makes it to me, a game that is like one of a kind, completely unique compared to many others I played. The funniest thing, I can't say I love it, cuz its like a bad addiction, makes me feel worse yet yearn for more.
Wow, that hit me really deep there, like I'm both happy and feeling a little guilty, lol. I'm glad you're sticking it out and I promise that some answers are coming soon too. I'm eager to reveal more and give you a little peace, dear. ^_^
Is there a way to make it easier to play on mobile? For some reason the save screen only goes until the save to disk. I couldn’t load my save file from my disk because the screen wouldn’t move lower
Oh god, I am in love with this. The writing is so strong, evocative and colorful. The player character feels like an actual person, not just a blank slate to bounce interaction off of- and the rest of the characters are so fun! Lively and so wonderfully presented. I adore that there is an option to be friends with and also sleep with Zahn, it's an avenue of fluidity with love and friendship and sex that I greatly appreciate, because I don't see it often in IF or VNs! I find it hard not to give love to every character, they're all so endearing. Truly this work makes me want to curl up next to a fire while I read it- comforting, intense, and absolutely delicious. Thank you Lunan for sharing this work on itch.io! Beautiful beautiful beautiful story so far.
My dear, you are too kind. That means so much to me that you find the writing compelling. As much as I can, I want to explore those relationships like that, they are very much their own stories within the story. It's still a learning experience too, of course, and I always find things that I'm like "darn, I guess I'll do that in the next one." ^_^
I loved this! I always enjoy a good read, and to be frank I'm loving all of the characters immensely. I wish you good luck in this endeavor, I could always use another good story!
I named the she-wolf Shakira, as soon as I realized the reference I was already laughing my head off LMAO, i really love this game so far, i can't wait for the final version, the writing, the characters, the words and sentences, everything just felt very real to me and I couldn't help but get chills at how what the MC was feeling was described, keep up the good work with this masterpiece! Its incredible, also, I'm from Latin America and I'm good at English, or so I think, but just in case I say that I speak Latin Spanish in case something I write is wrong or is not understood, HAHAHAHAHAHA, love this!!
Yees!! I'm so glad you caught that little reference! And I'm so thrilled that you love the game. Chapter 6 is baking up nicely, but I don't have an ETA quite yet. ^_^
really do love this if! i absolutely adore oswin and zahn (also everyone else) but oswin surely tugs at the heartstrings when we had that heart to heart moment in chapter 5😭 waiting patiently for the next update<3
It brings me an ungodly amount of joy that you found this, lol. It is indeed a Shakira reference. My spouse and I sing She-Wolf all the time, awoos included, so I couldn't resist! I think only one other person may have found this to my knowledge, unless no one dares evoke her name lest she appear, lol. ^_^
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When can we expect chapter 6? Please take your time, everything you've written so far is a masterpiece, but is there a timeframe you have when you'd like to try and post it? Just to give us readers something to look forward to?
My goal is this summer (it's summer on my end of the globe at least). I am hoping to have it out to subscribers on Ko-fi and Patreon by the end of July or even into early August. And then the public release would go out 30 days after that. My personal life has been...on fire here and there since January, so it's delayed production substantially. But I'm still truckin' and determined!
I haven't set a firm deadline since I tend to not do well with them. I did that with chapter 5 and then had to cut some of the detail out of the end. I've fixed it for the next update though, so you'll get a little more in Ch 5 plus a huge new chapter. I just have a few sections to go, so I feel like my goal is obtainable.
Thanks for hanging in there! ^_^
I completely understand the firm deadline thing. I'm sure I speak for all of the readers when I say, take your time, do what's best for you. Your current method is what gives us this amazing story, so we are willing to wait however long we need to
*bounces up and down with excitement*
~Dear Lunan
I do not know you, and i sincerely hope you don't know me, as I am, frankly extremely awkward, and probably a loser, and while I try not to ask to much of people, for I find it hard to, BUT... if i may
ask~ neh, BEG for one thing for this work of art and passion, its that you don't make me chose one, I physically can not, for I love them all DEARLY, and can not muster up the strength to not romance most... IF not all of them.~sincerely a indecisive (and admittedly probably polyamorous) Raccoon <3
(btw i love the game and the cats)
~Dearest Racoon Mage,
I love awkward people; I am also awkward if you can believe it. That's why I write instead of make videos or speak in any capacity, lol. And you are definitely not a loser because you left a lovely message that brought me a lot of joy when you could have just moved along.
Sadly, I will have to make you choose one - at least one at a time. The best I can give is the ability to flirt and romance everyone at once until a point, and then make a few saves, lol. But who knows how I will change in the coming months, perhaps you'll have your wish in ways I do not yet expect.
~much love, (mostly monogamous but open minded) Lunan <3
PS: cats make everything better
PPS: I plan for future IFs to have poly options :3
i love all the ROs help is this the greed they talked about in the bible
LOL, probably.
AAHH THIS WAS AMAZING. I need to replay this a million times over and over. Please dont abandon this, this is great!!
im in love with Duri and Oswin.
So glad you enjoyed it! I will not abandon this, I'm doggedly determined to complete it even if it takes a while. Duri and Oswin is a fun combo too, lol.
Whats the meaning of this dialog tags as ? ♡ ? and ♡♡, do u have closer info ig cause I cant find it ;(.
Tysm for the lovely game
i think it means love and stuff, but the second one is explicit
I think that's my bad. I may have accidentally taken out the info for that. But the single heart is a flirt option, double heart is a flirt/romance option that leads to physical affection or sexual act of some kind. I'll be sure to check for that by the next update, I have changed the landing page so many times that I don't remember what it looks like, lol. And you don't have to select any heart options for romances either, if you're curious. :D
Oswin is the love of my life, I will follow that man to hell and back. Likely mentally.
Seriously though, this game is incredible. I actually recommended this game to someone who wanted to write better flashbacks. The writing is masterful, the characters are interesting, and I'm deeply in love with the world. Oh, and I LOVE my character. I appreciate the customization.
He could use a love like that. I am so happy that you love it so much, dear. It's brought me a lot of joy and life to make, all the better if it can spark for you as well. I'm also thrilled you love your MC, they're legit my favorite character, lol. ^_^
Just went from start to finish (last time I did that was before chapter 5 came out I believe) and I'm really enjoying how this is going! I'm a Duri lover rn <3
There's some choice Duri moments upcoming for chapter 6 too. :D
I fell in love with this IF a few months ago, im graduating tomorrow and im playing this in a new run tonight because its so beautiful and its calming my jitters
That's double awesome! Congratulations on your graduation! I'm glad that this can provide you some relief from the jitters - I've been there and it suuuucks.
Choosing between Zahn and Duri will be the death of me🙏
I hope not, I've never written a eulogy before...
pleease pleaseeeee abeg dont abandon this like many IF authors have
No worries there, my dear. This is my lifeblood right now. ^_^
Thank you I Cant wait to see what you've cooked up
Im enjoying this so far...kinda torn between Oswin and Duri tbh but leaning towards Duri bc the contrast between him and my MC (a sincere, shy, and kind cook) is very amusing
Oh I am also a sucker for a good "opposites" type romance!
Omg I can't wait to go back to Da and Papa again TT (my character is more focused on their fathers and fam-extended rn than romance lol)
Awe! I love that! They are very ready to have their favorite child back too. ^_^
this is SO good! i am absolutely in love with Zahn and Duri and i am not sure how i am going to choose. the writing is so good, all the characters have me hooked. i love my two dads! i will be eagerly awaiting an update.
Thank you, my dear! The more you learn about them, the easier it may get to choose (maybe), lol. Chapter 6 will reveal more about both but Zahn will be more forthcoming for the moment.
And your dads are sooo ready to welcome you back home. 🥰
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. Oswin has shot up to being one of my favorite ROs. I love the dynamics he shares with MC, specifically how bold MC can get under his skin and fluster him (I need more flustered ROs!), but I also enjoy his character depth and the darker areas he struggles with. Looking forward to seeing how his romance will unravel.
But as a whole, this IF is well-written and crafted. All the ROs are interesting and with entertaining intimate moments. There's never a dull moment - the story is packed with adventure and intrigue.
Agreed! I love playing either super shy MCs with bold ROs or the opposite with almost no in-betweens lol.
I'm so glad Oswin has made an impact with you. His character arch takes a big leap in the next chapter too, I think you will find more to love.
I appreciate your kindness, my dear. I'm trying my best to make this an adventure all the way through. ^_^
can i just kiss oswin pls😭
FRRR
I'll consult the Magic-8 ball 🎱
Sources say.....
Maybe....
😁
So excited for chapter 6!!!
It's in the oven! Taking longer than I had hoped with life things cooking at the same time, but we're getting there! 😆
SINCE THIS IS A DEMO WILL THE COMPLETE VERSION COST?
(THIS IS SOO GOOD I NEED MORE😭😭😭)
Those details are far from decided I'm afraid. The future is still unclear about it. As soon as it clears though, I'll post the information! ^_^
This story broadly fits some themes that I struggle with a lot, like getting too frustrated and can't read stories with it, the whole weak link protagonist thing. It's very triggering for my irl problems. Had read on tumblr in an ask that it's not so perpetual, but even if it was this does such a good job of not making that the MC's personality. Like, how forward you can be about flirting, being honestly very dominant in some of those scenes; normally the protagonists in the stories I mean are only allowed to be stammering blushing messes. And, besides that, there's continuously choices that let me as the MC express the frustration and guilt and everything. Being able to acknowledge how bullshit and unfair the hand that was dealt is in the story itself is huge for making it feel like it actually matters, for resolving some of the tension as like proof that the author and the characters all care. None of that is the case in the other stories I reference, and it does so much.
I really really enjoy this, much as I still experience the frustration like a comment further down also talks about, and I never would've thought I could for something that would hit some triggers like that.
Also want to mention how much I love a lot of the flirting, for reasons already mentioned but also just how mature they feel. Don't know how else to describe it but I like it a lot. I know there's no poly but I'm looking forward to doing whatever thing I can manage with Duri and Zahn (which again goes with the maturity and variety the flirting and romance and sex has here).
Poor Oswin getting so big brother-y from watching first some random pilgrim and then an actual wolf fucking tripping over themselves to smooch the MC, it's very very funny
I appreciate your words my dear, this was very introspective for me. Not that I take joy in frustrating you, but one of my goals for this projects is for readers to truly feel it. As much as my skill allows, I want it to be an immersive experience in both trials and victories. Naturally, we're still in the trials phase, lol.
I'm glad you like the flirting too! I try to make it as authentic as possible. I love IFs but sometimes the flirting is a little....dry toast for my liking 😆.
Oswin is 100% big brothery or maybe even territorial when it comes to the others, at least at first lol. Zahn and Duri more so I think. It's an adjustment for him, but a fun one to read. ^_^
i need to kiss oswin i love that man. i also miss my parents. 10/10
Oswin could use a kiss for sure and the parents need their kid back sooooo much. 🥰
i want to marry nathanael
i do not just want to fuck him i wish to get that man to settle his ass down and it does not matter how i am going to get him pregnant i will try as much as possible
havent finished the game but 9/10 would be a 10/10 if nathanael was an option
i think its cuz hes aromantic!! you might already know that but just if ur wondering why u can do him but not get with him
d a n g
You know, I think he would he down, you just have to catch him first. 😉
Perhaps he's like a stray cat. Put some food out and little by little....before you know it, he's a housecat and sleeps on your face. 🐈⬛️
i shall do so
Dear author,
You've truly outdone yourself. This is the first time I've wanted to kiss ALL the ROs. Bravo. You and all these fictional men have won my heart.
Dear Reader,
You are too kind and I am overjoyed that you love them all so.
PS: wait til you meet my non-fictional men! Lol ^_^
Ngl, I was amused seeing familiar assets to show off locations. Love that surprise!
When I tried this interactive story, I didn't expected such a neat little adventure here! I loved each and every characters you've created--romance or not. The parents? The family friends? It's so nice and real. It genuinely breaks my heart that I have to pick 1 out of everyone for a romance partner because everyone is just so interesting! They bring so much to the table and I am SO interested in their stories! Polycule option please just so that everyone can be happy together aaa ; A ; /
I was a bit iffy being such a damsel in distress though I'm glad at least with the recent chapter that you could fight back--even if you do end up being saved still haha! I hope we can get our glow-up to makeup for being weak and ill!
I seriously cannot wait for the next update! I'm so curious with the curse and this whole hinting of people/animals always seemingly being attracted to us whether it's a good thing or bad. I also would certainly love to be able to see what my relationship chart is cos I worry that I don't have enough for romance unlock yet! ♥
Thank you for sharing this story with us! You rock!
I'm glad you appreciate that! The maps were fun to make too. I'd like to do more and even revamp the world map at some point.
There's no romantic poly option, but I can see everyone still wanting to be around each other by the end of the story. Like one big ridiculous lovely friend-family.
MC will probably need a bit of help here and there but the story will show their growth in that area, so no worries! Their tendency to need help is by design - me making your experience frustrating, lol. But it will pay out in the end!
You're going to learn a lot in the next chapter and even into chapter 7 about many things, curse and strangeness included! 😉
This was so very enjoyable. There are so many things I could gush about, that this comment could be the equal of Das Kapital. But I absolutely must go over a few of my favorites.
The Characters are amazing, of course quality characters are the quickest way to my heart. Everybody has there own distinct personalities and unique relationship with the MC. I love to see their interactions with them, or in my case her. Her fathers are delightful, and I could really feel the love they had for her, and it was easy for me to see the love she has for them. Their dynamic as a family is cheerful and familiar without being tropy. I honestly can't wait to get back and introduce them to all my new friends. One of the things that really hit me with them is how they reacted to the MCs episodes caused by the cursed. It just felt so real. As a child I had some serious illness, so that hit me and hit me hard with how I just kind of knew everything they were going through because I had seen it in my real life.
The Twinflowers are so lovable, especially Lakota. My characters are never hetro women and rarely bi or pan. Yet I couldn't help want him to be a LI. Though I did get the satisfaction of playing out that my MC and Lakota both had a crush on Willow, but she was more secretive about it because she was so unsure about forming more intimate bonds. It also hit me hard as him starting a family of his own meant he didn't have as much time to spend with my MC. That felt very real as well. Oswin was very fun to get to know as well. As I set of in, chapter three I think, I was complete invested in reestablishing the MCs friendship with him. He was never going to be a RO I would seriously consider. He is not his brother obviously. But I did feel deeply saddened when I thought our friendship was gone and when I was greatly relieved when he wanted to save our friendship just like my MC. And of course there are the twins. I do love them and really want to see more of them. And did take a minute, but I about tipped over my chair when I realized that, "Gods, they literally named their children after flowers." They are one of those people.
The companions are great two. I love how each of them have their own secret that I am excited to learn about. Zhan was quickly my favorite and found her way into my heart. Duri and Rune have their charms and I would love to find out how those Romances are like, but Zhan is just so adorable. Her secret it one is one I'm most excited to find out about. Also as of right now, I'm beside my self with worry for her. And lastly but definitely not least we have Champagne, the she-wolf and bestest girl. I love her and if any thing bad should happen to her I would surely die. Please do not let anything bad happen to them. or if you do at least give a John Wick route.
The las thing is how please the god of destruction isn't portrayed as irredeemable evil and cruel. I never see that and am so happy somebody else realizes that death and destruction are a natural part of life and how you can this.
I also love when gods or personifications of death/destruction/entropy are kind and/or have a soft side!!! One of my favorite kinds of characters tbh
They make rockin' parent-figures, I say, lol. ^_^
I am so happy that you enjoyed it so, dear. I'm glad the relationships can resonate with you as well.
I love your MC's story with the Twinflowers! I love that idea of Willow being a crush. She actually gets some screen time in the coming chapter as well, so that might provoke some feels for your MC. And yes, the Twinflowers are those people, lol. And Willow's family is the same - with trees! The temptation to name their children after birds and bees was unreal.
Chapter 6 will have some big Zahn reveals for you, dear. It's going to be a roller coaster, but I think you'll like it! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the ROs. It was important to me to tell their stories within the overarching story and not just have some fly-by-night romances.
Champagne is an adorable name, btw, totally her color too!
Our lovely god of destruction will make an appearance at some point in the future (may be a hot minute though). That was also important to me that death being apart of life and destruction also being pivotal to that was represented. Traditional depictions of death and such can be fun, of course, but I like this version where it's all really part of life as a whole. ^_^
This has quickly made its place into one of my very favorite IFs of all time. Maybe it is simply your writing style that tickles my brain just right, but I could not stop reading and was loath to put it down when I had to sleep. Watching MC grow up; have good times, bad times, great times, absolutely AWFUL times; all the number of choices and paths and branches; the sense of community I FELT from their family and friends and hometown...I was absolutely bowled over by this one and utterly adored the experience.
Folks thinking of playing this one, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do. It is such a full experience even though it is not done yet (as of the time of writing this comment), and I do not think you will regret it. It is a wonderful story with charming, compelling characters to match. While at the time of writing this comment I believe I am an Oswin girlie, every single LI is an absolute joy to befriend and learn more about.
Additionally, another thought occurred to me; another commenter, Mannsio, really summed it up by saying that this IF does an amazing job of instilling hope and joy but also frustration and helplessness and I 100% agree. But what I think really sets God Cursed apart is how even so, even despite how many choices are taken away from the MC (and by extension the player), you are still given so many choices to make (hence my comment about paths and branching).
Yes, there were times I felt MC's hopelessness and frustration, but never once in a way that made me want to stop reading (which can happen sometimes if I feel like things are just Simply Constantly Happening to the MC And Nothing You Do Matters). I find that God Cursed hits that sweet spot where yeah, awful things will happen to MC; these are inevitable. But you are given a wealth of choices that provide flavor but also substance! Sustenance! It's just so goddamn good!
ahem ahem anyways. This is one I'm going to be looking out for a LOT in the future ♡(ŐωŐ人)
Oh you just made like my whole month, friend. I am so honored that you feel this way and that sense of tension comes through. One of my biggest goals was to make things feel risky for the MC. I find that the stories I enjoyed most had the MC in dire straits half the time, lol. ^_^
I look forward to
tormentingbringing much joy to you in future chapters.he's only been here for 5 seconds and aster is already my favorite T_T idk there's just something so oddly... nostalgic? about his character. i can't name any specific one, but the whole "mysterious, charming, masked savior with ulterior motives" thing he's got going on reminds me so much of those types of MLs in shojo manga i read growing up and AHHHHH it just tugs on the heartstrings of 8 year old me >_< i can't wait to learn more about him (and the curse) as time goes on, and it's so fun to watch a character who's only looking out for their own self interest and seems to always have their guard up eventually become vulnerable and selfless later on hehe
Oh I absolutely feel that too! He has a lot of fun in store too (teehee)! ^_^
What a vaild excuse for my MC to be on their villain arc (Definitely not me trying to be evil as possible with every IF i come across...)
I second this, lol. If anyone has one, it's this MC.
why did this actually make me wanna cry (currently on chapter 3) I miss Kip and Dov so much AUGHHH
Edit: at first I was overwhelmed by the amount of people to pick from but my go to are definitely Z or O or even D I love them sm omg
another edit: also do we basically indirectly kiss Oisein when feeding him?? AHH it’s so cutee
Not that I celebrate nearly making you cry, but I am glad you found it moving! There's more cute in store! ^_^
I kinda, never had this type ofbmixed feelings for any IF I played, frustration and hope? For me it always was either I drop it and dont like, or like and stick till the end, waiting eagerly for updates. But rn I swear Id rip the hair on my head, god f- damn. This helplessness I get, cuz, almost always, you can feel that soon enough you'll unlock some sort of thing, like hidden power or anything, it gets with to me after playing so many similar in setting games, but somehow, in this one, its just unbearable, I feel helpless, as if its actually me being cursed, seeing people so much stronger and definitely, were they cursed, they'd resolve it so much easier than me, and these comparisons, fuckkkk, I cant, I never felt so utterly pressed to find an answer, fearing being helpless and weak till the end, it just can't sit with me, making me so frustrated and somehow... even if it feels bad, there is some belive that this is temporary, that brings me back to the game again and again. Questions that always avoid being answered or mentioned, sudden bursts of hope that go away just as quickly. This all makes it to me, a game that is like one of a kind, completely unique compared to many others I played. The funniest thing, I can't say I love it, cuz its like a bad addiction, makes me feel worse yet yearn for more.
Definutely one of a kind for me.
Wow, that hit me really deep there, like I'm both happy and feeling a little guilty, lol. I'm glad you're sticking it out and I promise that some answers are coming soon too. I'm eager to reveal more and give you a little peace, dear. ^_^
Is there a way to make it easier to play on mobile? For some reason the save screen only goes until the save to disk. I couldn’t load my save file from my disk because the screen wouldn’t move lower
I'll do some testing on this, my friend. I haven't seen this problem yet, so I will look into it and see what may be causing that!
This IF still feels like coming home and warm trickling honey for me so I'll re-read it as many times as I can. 🥹
That is so heartfelt...and tasty! I'm so glad it does that for you, dear. ^_^
Are we able to have 2 lovers?
As far as im aware theirs not gonna be any poly routes in CG
In this story, unfortunately no. That is something I'd like to implement in future projects though! ^_^
Oh god, I am in love with this. The writing is so strong, evocative and colorful. The player character feels like an actual person, not just a blank slate to bounce interaction off of- and the rest of the characters are so fun! Lively and so wonderfully presented. I adore that there is an option to be friends with and also sleep with Zahn, it's an avenue of fluidity with love and friendship and sex that I greatly appreciate, because I don't see it often in IF or VNs! I find it hard not to give love to every character, they're all so endearing. Truly this work makes me want to curl up next to a fire while I read it- comforting, intense, and absolutely delicious. Thank you Lunan for sharing this work on itch.io! Beautiful beautiful beautiful story so far.
My dear, you are too kind. That means so much to me that you find the writing compelling. As much as I can, I want to explore those relationships like that, they are very much their own stories within the story. It's still a learning experience too, of course, and I always find things that I'm like "darn, I guess I'll do that in the next one." ^_^
I loved this! I always enjoy a good read, and to be frank I'm loving all of the characters immensely. I wish you good luck in this endeavor, I could always use another good story!
Thank you, my friend! I love writing it, so seeing it come to life and be enjoyed sustains me, lol.
I named the she-wolf Shakira, as soon as I realized the reference I was already laughing my head off LMAO, i really love this game so far, i can't wait for the final version, the writing, the characters, the words and sentences, everything just felt very real to me and I couldn't help but get chills at how what the MC was feeling was described, keep up the good work with this masterpiece! Its incredible, also, I'm from Latin America and I'm good at English, or so I think, but just in case I say that I speak Latin Spanish in case something I write is wrong or is not understood, HAHAHAHAHAHA, love this!!
Yees!! I'm so glad you caught that little reference! And I'm so thrilled that you love the game. Chapter 6 is baking up nicely, but I don't have an ETA quite yet. ^_^
This sounds like a really good game, but where's the downloadable version? o_O
I'll check on that with the next update dear! I was pretty sure it could be downloaded, but maybe I may have missed something on that.
really do love this if! i absolutely adore oswin and zahn (also everyone else) but oswin surely tugs at the heartstrings when we had that heart to heart moment in chapter 5😭 waiting patiently for the next update<3
Thank you so much! I've been busy and hard at work on chapter 6. Not sure when it will be ready, but I'd say it's about 1/3 done. ^_^
Im quite a lurker so I don't usually comment, but my god, this is one of the best If i've read! Amazing work and best wishes
Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate that! ^_^
As a fellow lurker, I am especially honored. I get palpitations if I try to comment, lol.
re-reading chapter 5 and...
SHAKIRA REFERENCE???
If I name the she-wolf ANYTHING ELSE nothing will happen
BUT if i name her Shakira...
I DON'T HAVE TUMBLR ATM SO IDK IF THIS WAS ALREADY DISCOVERED BUT I LOVE THIS IF EVEN MORE THAN I ALREADY DO LMAO
It brings me an ungodly amount of joy that you found this, lol. It is indeed a Shakira reference. My spouse and I sing She-Wolf all the time, awoos included, so I couldn't resist! I think only one other person may have found this to my knowledge, unless no one dares evoke her name lest she appear, lol. ^_^
I KNEW IT!! Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ
As an avid Shakira fan this makes me incredibly happy hehe :3
I always enjoyed this IF, but finally reading chapter 5; Genuinely incredible.
Thank you, my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed! ^_^
nice story lunan
Thank you dear! ^_^
do you plan to make God-cursed paid access after the demo?