Since I'm on a break right now, last week's sneak peek brought us up to the end of the newest content I was working on. So, for this, I am going way back to stuff from June/May. A different branch of this scene was previewed before ( 2022-12-21 17:58:41 +0000 UTC View Post
This is from some of the most recent drafts of Episode 3 (and is therefore really, really not edited). There are many, many different variables threaded throughout that I had to remove for ease of reading, but the most important ones for this are:
Hi friends,
I hope you’re having a good December!
This is going to be a short update for a few different reasons. At the moment, there’s not much to write an update about. I’m struggling a lot with a burn out cycle: the amount of content I need to generate in order to get to the...
2022-12-13 09:03:18 +0000 UTC View PostThis week's sneak peek has a lot of flavour text flags in it, so to summarize what's going on:
It’s a poorly kept secret that I got into interactive fiction development because I wanted to add experience with non-linear storytelling to my portfolio. It’s also a poorly kept secret that Wayfarer’s first prototype started as a Dragon Age fan game.
Now it’s been a few ye...
2022-12-03 22:50:55 +0000 UTC View Post“What’s keeping it in?” you ask.
“Numerous containment spells woven over the complex,” she replies. “The original enchantments were crafted in tandem by the Grand Archsage and Archsage Bellaris when the citadel’s wards broke. They held the shroud back in the moment it manifest...
2022-11-30 17:47:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi friends,
The last couple of weeks have been quite busy! I’m almost fully recovered from my surgery, have made a lot of progress on the Episode 3 Scene 1 material, and took a little vacation last week to reset and refresh. I hit my NaNoWriMo quota last week. I typically write between 45...
2022-11-28 19:11:05 +0000 UTC View PostI'll have more details in my progress report next Monday, but the Aeran branch is now complete! Hopping back onto the Veyer branch for one. I am posting it a day early as I am heading out on a mini vacation tomorrow and won't have regular internet access.
2022-11-23 01:16:49 +0000 UTC
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Almost at the end of this branch now... Almost.
You cross your arms. The Guild of Mages was bad enough with its schism between Lethalis and Solarath, but Lethalis itself has its own...
2022-11-16 16:20:53 +0000 UTC View Post
For this month's bonus content, I designed more character sheets! These are in a similar vein to the Wayfarer MC Character Sheet I released in July. This time, these are specific to the events of the Pro...
2022-11-15 17:22:27 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
I hope you’re having a good November! It is very damp and chilly here, but the bright side is that I get to work from home with a blanket and warm tea. I had minor oral surgery a week and a half ago; I am recovering well and I’m mostly healed from it. Recovery didn’t affec...
2022-11-14 21:28:20 +0000 UTC View PostTo list the number of continuity flags in this scene would be too many... This section may not end up looking quite like this when you encounter it in game. ;)
Veyer cracks their eyes open. “It...
2022-11-09 17:43:27 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone is up to something. ;)
Veyer takes the lead, strolling ahead with easy strides, their hands stuffed deeply in their pockets. On the far side of the grove, a wide, raised boulevard sweeps ...
2022-11-02 16:54:15 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
I hope you all had a wonderful month. While I have done a significant amount of work this month, Wayfarer’s progress isn’t close to where I projected it to be. Looking back at August, September and October combined, I am writing significantly slower compared to the first six...
2022-10-31 18:21:53 +0000 UTC View PostWe're finally here. 👍
Diradan Tower rises ahead of you, perched on a green knoll beyond the trees. The river widens, curving around the rocky cliff as it flows out into the vibrant waters of La...
2022-10-26 16:01:25 +0000 UTC View PostBrissa’s manner is abrupt, her pace brisk. Like in all aspects of their relationship, she doesn’t make it easy to keep up with her.
“You said you wer...
2022-10-21 15:13:20 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
A big change is coming!
Discord has been a huge part of Wayfarer's community for a couple years now. As the community has grown immensely after Episode 2's release, I decided it is time to move the Patron channels into their own space.
As of today, patrons now ...
2022-10-20 19:21:24 +0000 UTC View PostHere's a hefty preview from the Aeran branch! This occurs on a route where the MC remained hired and the mission is a go. Veyer, Aeran, and Malsara are present in the boat, but not Zenaida.
Depending on Malsara's current mood towards the MC (this is set by Lethalis' general approval l...
2022-10-19 18:04:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Since we're past the midpoint of the month, I wanted to revisit my plan for Epiosde 3's release. As it stands right now, I'm still working on Aeran's Scene 1 branch. I'm close to the end, but since there's still some dialogue subbranches and expository information to get thr...
2022-10-18 17:02:41 +0000 UTC View PostSetting is important. It’s often crucial for worldbuilding, establishing where the characters are and giving the audience an understanding of the culture and location. It can also be used to indicate tone and atmosphere of the scene overall.
I’m a very visual writer; I know exactly what...
2022-10-14 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostA small thing from the Veyer branch. In this continuity, they did not vote for the mission and the MC was fired.
Malsara rolls her eyes and ducks ahead, leaving the mages to size each other ...
2022-10-12 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
Happy October!
This will be a quick update this week as there’s not too much going on. Canadian Thanksgiving was this weekend. Though my partner and I did not do anything special, I did take an actual weekend and logged off all of my social media.
Even when I’m n...
2022-10-11 01:52:14 +0000 UTC View PostSneak peeks are back! This is from a part of Aeran's continuity branch. The MC did not get fired from the Lethalis mission and they did not speak to Veyer in the gallery in Episode 2.
The lo...
2022-10-05 15:42:57 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
September’s been a bit of a time. I’ve been sick, there’s been events to coordinate, work to get done, and, of course, lots of writing.
To be honest, I’m not fully back to normal after Covid. I’m still struggling with brain fog, which has hampered my ability to w...
2022-09-30 18:18:59 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
Patreon has introduced a new potential billing system. Under this new system, instead of being charged on the first of the month, you would be charged monthly on the date you sign up. This helps patrons avoid things such as back-to-back billing (if you pledge late in Month...
2022-09-26 22:13:15 +0000 UTC View PostDeep in the Frostmarks lies a tower. To some, it is a citadel of myth and legend, a relic of a bygone era. To others it is a dark bastion of horror, used to frighten children with wild stories of fiends come to steal their magic.
But to Rindan Cenric, the Spire is home.
It is early in...
2022-09-23 20:56:47 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
I’m sorry for the delayed update. Usually I try to get progress reports out biweekly on Mondays, but this week has been extremely busy. I am thankfully mostly recovered from Covid; with the exception of a little fatigue, I am pretty much back to normal and working on the game....
2022-09-16 00:22:20 +0000 UTC View PostFashion is a uniquely important consideration in fiction. My background is in theatre, so I’ve always had an interest in how clothing can enhance a fictional world. Because prose is not a visual medium, fashion can sometimes be overlooked—both for storytelling in general and in worldbuilding....
2022-09-15 23:28:59 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends,
The alpha build has been patched. This patch contains several UI updates and new Episode 2 content. It will be released to the public build in two weeks time on September 26.
PLEASE READ THE PATCH NOTES CAREFULLY. This update will affect your save...
2022-09-13 00:47:33 +0000 UTC View PostSome WIP text where the player can define what gift their mentor gave to them. This isn't guaranteed to appear in the game, but there's a good chance it will. There are 3 mentor specific options and 3 options that can be chosen by anyone. Choosing Option #2 unlocks the first Wayfarer tenet if the...
2022-09-07 21:25:45 +0000 UTC View Post