Me, being very happy that this game exists and patiently waiting for the next update because I enjoy this game and its cast of hunky guys:
Me, remembering that there were some technical issues a while back that have been stalling development:
Me, understanding that such issues are bound to crop up here and there and are out of your control, and respecting that you are still doing what you can to give us an enjoyable experience despite the setbacks:
(Seriously, though, take all the time you need to finish this next update! The content you've already given us is great, so we can be patient for a while more while you work on the next update! Keep up the hard work; you're doing great!!)
Thank you so much for understanding! I ran into more issues with the new character sprites again, but it's because of how I asked for them to be designed. So. Many. Layers. lol
I did figure it out though so I'm able to move forward still without as much hassle. I know it's been quite a long time without an update. I'm likely going to focus on getting the new character into the story instead of trying to do that and write new portions for the other characters. I'm still debating what I will do, but I'll post an update blog about it in the next few days when I've decided.
For real, your understanding and support mean the world to me. <3
Take as long as you need, my friend! If the first build is anything to judge by, then I know the next build is gonna be well worth the wait! This game is shaping up to be something really great, and the narrative is already among the more compelling and interesting that I've seen in a while!
Can't wait to start getting to know our cast of eligible bachelors and see where the story goes from here! I'm especially interested in getting closer to Rath in the not-too-distant future! X3c
Yea, sorry about that, I left them unclickable because I didn't have the assets available at the point of the demo release for the main characters of those routes. When I released the android version I did make them clickable, but didn't want to push out an update to the PC and Mac versions just for that. The next update that I'm working on will have all of the classes available. :)
This is an error the only happened on the android version due to me accidentally leaving a line of code in that tried to call the next day which wasn't finished yet. The demo was supposed to end there anyway, so you haven't missed any content. The healer class will be available in the next update, whenever I can get it finished :) Hopefully it won't be too much longer.
As far as I know, the saves are stored in a separate renpy folder somewhere on your hardrive so any time you load up the game it should pull from that folder so if you were to download the newest version, it should still pull from the saves in the renpy folder (if you are playing on android, I'm not as familiar with the save system storage there, but should be relatively similar).
Though, the first few updates to the game will require you to restart the game from the beginning because of how adding variable and assets to earlier portions work. Once the game is further along, you should be able to play the game starting from a save file without issue.
Thank you again, i just asked, bc i played Far Beyond The World and i had to uninstall the gane from android to install the updated one. :D There were some games what stored the save files like dawn chorus.
Hopefully the android updates don't need to be uninstalled and reinstalled, but I honestly don't know unfortunately. Ren'py and android aren't the most easily compatible so things can get weird.
Haha hopefully soon. The error I had gotten before took a while to fix and then I was waiting on assets. Now it's just a matter of getting time outside of my normal job to actually work on it. If all goes well, this weekend I should be able to work on the project and get a large portion finished and be ready to post hopefully before the end of this month. :)
I'm glad you've enjoyed it! The full game will be free to play upon release. I do have a patreon if people want to support that way, but it isn't necessary at all and the game will be free for everyone.
Okey I just finished playing the demo and I literally bouta fall over for Silas he's so handsome and adorable I hope for more of Silas when the next update comes out
Just finished the demo and I loved it!! Your writing style is amazing; I couldn't stop reading, the world you've created is alluring and the mysteries you've set up keeps me intrigued.
I'm pretty excited for the Holy Arts course since I love being the healer in games. I'm very excited to see what you'll do with this class.
I have one question; it seems like each romance option is tied to a specific course, and I was wondering if your course choice dictates which route you'll be going in to, or does it just affect which class you are? 'cause I'd like to still be a healer, but romance the guys from the other courses.
Other than that, I can't wait for the next update, and I'm super excited to see how this story will unfold.
Your class choice does not dictate which character you can romance. You will end up having more interaction with the character of the same class, but it won't limit your options. 🙂
From what I gathered from his bits of memory, I'm guessing he was involved in a portal incident that encountered a major malfunction. Whether my theory's correct or not will have to wait as the rest of the story unfolds in later updates.
Keep up the great work! I'll be sure to follow this project's development :D
That's as good a theory as any other. We'll just have to see what happened lol. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far and giving lots of thought to it. :)
Soon. Hopefully before the end of the month. I was waiting on the next set of character sprites which are just about finished. After I get those, I will need to write the new route and finish up the additional content for the other characters as well.
I love when games have a bit of mystery, and When Stars Fall does it very well, I can't wait to play the future updates and so far the game is perfect, the characters, the history, they are all well worked for now, keep the great work.
I still think it's hilarious how our knack of putting everything into a sandwich is a note of amusement. I am somewhat recently aware of that quirk about me, but it really does serve a more down to earth side to an otherwise fantasy setting.
In the android version when I got to my dorm room after the dragon guy left there was a error and it would let me get past it, i had picked the tome orb and it also got a error in the dorm room when I picked the daggers orb, but for the sword orb it just led to the dev telling me it was the end of the demo
Thank you. Yea. It was an error in my rush to get the android version out. I accidentally left a call to the following day, but the following day was not included in the update so it wasn't able to path to it. It was supposed to end at the point anyway, so the fix will be in the next update.
Yay! I'm glad my little bad boi is getting some love lol. I'm really enjoying exploring different personalities and trying to stick to them and get them to work well in a story. I'm glad you're enjoying the game so far :)
I might have a hard time playing all their routes coz I love em all. Repetitively going back and forth in the game just to see them again and again with different routes.
Never commented on a vn before but THIS ONE IS SO GOOD SO FAR THAT I HAD TO. Seriously, I'm absolutely in love with the story. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see more!
Its so captivating from the music to the art to the story and characters. I want to play more of it when more updates come in. Because your work is insanely awesome and amazing. ^^ I fell in love with the story I want more!
I won't be able to have it out by the end of the month. However, the new character assets should be finished by the end of the month so hopefully I'll be able to get those in the game and update it next month. :)
Yep, I should be getting the finished assets some time this month and since I had to delay the update, I'll likely add those assets and release the class with the next update that comes out.
Awesome this will add a lot of variety in my honest opinion unlike most stories similar to this they only have mage rogue warrior the basics so this opens a whole new realm! Glad to see its soon!
I'm a huge fan of Dungeons and Dragons which has a lot of classes so I was excited to be able to add a few different ones outside of the usuals for video games.
yea normally the guardian or the healers get left out but they also play a big role in games and everyone just ignores 'em! which really upsets me sometimes.
I suspect part of what makes it difficult for single-protagonist games is that healers need a party—you can’t really have a solo healer going out and vanquishing monsters because their talents are primarily for restoration rather than vanquishing.
That said I love playing them and also appreciate that they’re making an appearance here. >_>
Oh boy haha. It's gonna be quite a while till the full game is complete, but hopefully the updates are enough to keep you satisfied as it's developed :P
I have been considering making one, however, at the moment I've already got a lot on my plate and trying to run a server may not be something I can feasibly do currently. If anything, starting out I may just have it open to Patrons to test out handling it and possibly open it up to everyone later. It is something I would like to do one day though, so don't worry :)
Thank you for reporting. I'm aware of this error. When rushing to put out the android version, I accidentally left the code calling day 3 in which is still being worked on and not available. The demo was supposed to end after day 2 so you aren't missing any content, just the end credits/blurb. It'll be fixed in the next update.
LOL. I'll do my best to work on a guide in the future when there's more content to suck. Currently the "best" options only lead to getting a sneak peak at some of the nude sprites. As the routes split more and more is added I'll try to have some sort of guide on different options.
The routes aren't fully developed just yet. In the current version you'll spend time with Silas up until you reach the academy then after that you're introduced to the other characters. Later on you'll get to spend the most time with Silas while in the mage major.
Firstly just wanna say it's cool to see an android version of the game! It sucks you ran into that problem with ren'py..i hope it all goes well and we can still expect the update to be released in January or early February!
Now here's a silly horny question..is there a guide or something cuz I noticed a comment say there's a way to see Silas without the towel and I'm having a hard time figuring it out. I know it involves high charisma and relationship with him but hhhhhhhhh I can't figure out the right combo at the beginning ;\\\; before anyone asks, this is for completionist purposes!.....lets go with that eheh
Hahaha who would I be to deny a completionist. There isn't an actual guide atm, but below should be options:
I remember Ask the orb all questions knowledge Either a lover or friends Truth Ask Silas all questions Yes to learn magic To Magic Cuddle Little Spoon Joke Go Tell Silas Go in
That should allow you to *ahem* complete what you're looking for.
If you're using the android version, it's because day 3 hasn't been released yet and I accidentally left the code to call it in, but since the file it's trying to call isn't in there, it's giving the error. It will be fixed in the next update. For now, that's where the demo is supposed to end anyway. My apologies for that.
Playing through the opening of this VN again has been surprisingly fun, 'specially in finding out which choices affect which stats and seeing how high you can raise any particular stat. It's cool to see how different stats contribute to the story at different levels; like how making choices that raise your wisdom and intelligence made your character more perceptive and added some more dialogue to the interactions.
Seeing that kind of attention to detail already in this VN with just the first build was a nice surprise and gives me high hopes for future releases!
I'm really glad you liked it and that the small details can have a larger impact. :) I'm definitely going to be playing around with that mechanic a lot more to make it more interesting and hopefully add a bit of re-playability to the game. :)
It's so easy to essentially power-level my charisma, too! I look forward to seeing just how big an impact that having higher charisma will make while we pursue our chosen love-interests. It's definitely gonna be a fun time!
Здравствуйте, мне очень понравилась эта игра, но вот в чем проблема. Когда главный герой ложился спать, мое окно подсвечивалось, и показывало, что в какой-то день произошла ошибка и так далее. что же делать? Могу я поговорить с вами лично об этом?
So would it be safe to assume that the choice of major is also choosing which character you'll attempt to date (rogue for Reth, mage for Silas, etc.), or is it still possible to date characters from other majors (rogues dating Silas, for example)
My goal is to keep all characters available as dating options regardless of class. Class will mostly affect the story in more narative ways and will allow you to spend more time with a character of the same class, but it will not lock you out of other options.
I might be stupid, but i can't install android version. Ot always says that it's has been not installed. I dunno if it's bc my phone or with apk installer.
Edit. Apk was damaged due download dunno why. Downloaded again and works qwq
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Me, being very happy that this game exists and patiently waiting for the next update because I enjoy this game and its cast of hunky guys:
Me, remembering that there were some technical issues a while back that have been stalling development:
Me, understanding that such issues are bound to crop up here and there and are out of your control, and respecting that you are still doing what you can to give us an enjoyable experience despite the setbacks:
(Seriously, though, take all the time you need to finish this next update! The content you've already given us is great, so we can be patient for a while more while you work on the next update! Keep up the hard work; you're doing great!!)
Thank you so much for understanding! I ran into more issues with the new character sprites again, but it's because of how I asked for them to be designed. So. Many. Layers. lol
I did figure it out though so I'm able to move forward still without as much hassle. I know it's been quite a long time without an update. I'm likely going to focus on getting the new character into the story instead of trying to do that and write new portions for the other characters. I'm still debating what I will do, but I'll post an update blog about it in the next few days when I've decided.
For real, your understanding and support mean the world to me. <3
Take as long as you need, my friend! If the first build is anything to judge by, then I know the next build is gonna be well worth the wait! This game is shaping up to be something really great, and the narrative is already among the more compelling and interesting that I've seen in a while!
Can't wait to start getting to know our cast of eligible bachelors and see where the story goes from here!
I'm especially interested in getting closer to Rath in the not-too-distant future!X3cI'm looking forward to this one, it's really good so far, although it bugged me that I couldn't select the Guardian or Holy Arts options
Yea, sorry about that, I left them unclickable because I didn't have the assets available at the point of the demo release for the main characters of those routes. When I released the android version I did make them clickable, but didn't want to push out an update to the PC and Mac versions just for that. The next update that I'm working on will have all of the classes available. :)
Looking forward to it
*smiles* :)
:)
love is in the air💕... the storyline, details and the characters... ughhh MARVELOUS INDEED!!.... keep up the good work!!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!
Hey guys, so is this the end of the mage class or a bug? Ehh, i wanted to read more. :( *sob*
I already followed you, creator. I really do enjoy the story! Also i want the healer class too. I always play as support in every game!
Hello, thanks for checking this game out :)
This is an error the only happened on the android version due to me accidentally leaving a line of code in that tried to call the next day which wasn't finished yet. The demo was supposed to end there anyway, so you haven't missed any content. The healer class will be available in the next update, whenever I can get it finished :) Hopefully it won't be too much longer.
Thank you for the reply! I really wait for the update, but my next question is how to update the game to don't lose my saves? :)
As far as I know, the saves are stored in a separate renpy folder somewhere on your hardrive so any time you load up the game it should pull from that folder so if you were to download the newest version, it should still pull from the saves in the renpy folder (if you are playing on android, I'm not as familiar with the save system storage there, but should be relatively similar).
Though, the first few updates to the game will require you to restart the game from the beginning because of how adding variable and assets to earlier portions work. Once the game is further along, you should be able to play the game starting from a save file without issue.
Thank you again, i just asked, bc i played Far Beyond The World and i had to uninstall the gane from android to install the updated one. :D There were some games what stored the save files like dawn chorus.
Hopefully the android updates don't need to be uninstalled and reinstalled, but I honestly don't know unfortunately. Ren'py and android aren't the most easily compatible so things can get weird.
ngl been checking everyday for almost a month waiting thats how much im in love with the story XD im so excited for my healing class to unlock!
Haha hopefully soon. The error I had gotten before took a while to fix and then I was waiting on assets. Now it's just a matter of getting time outside of my normal job to actually work on it. If all goes well, this weekend I should be able to work on the project and get a large portion finished and be ready to post hopefully before the end of this month. :)
all good no rush im just really excited to see whats next!
I just finished it today and wow I'm amazed I'm already hooked and can't wait to see more💙!
<3
This is one of the best vn I read also is it free or do you got to buy it
I'm glad you've enjoyed it! The full game will be free to play upon release. I do have a patreon if people want to support that way, but it isn't necessary at all and the game will be free for everyone.
Okey I just finished playing the demo and I literally bouta fall over for Silas he's so handsome and adorable I hope for more of Silas when the next update comes out
💕💕💕
Silas pulling my heartstrings~💕💕💕
Haha I'm really glad you're enjoying him <3
Just finished the demo and I loved it!! Your writing style is amazing; I couldn't stop reading, the world you've created is alluring and the mysteries you've set up keeps me intrigued.
I'm pretty excited for the Holy Arts course since I love being the healer in games. I'm very excited to see what you'll do with this class.
I have one question; it seems like each romance option is tied to a specific course, and I was wondering if your course choice dictates which route you'll be going in to, or does it just affect which class you are? 'cause I'd like to still be a healer, but romance the guys from the other courses.
Other than that, I can't wait for the next update, and I'm super excited to see how this story will unfold.
I'm really happy you enjoyed it so far!
Your class choice does not dictate which character you can romance. You will end up having more interaction with the character of the same class, but it won't limit your options. 🙂
Enjoying the game so far 💖, short as it were.
From what I gathered from his bits of memory, I'm guessing he was involved in a portal incident that encountered a major malfunction. Whether my theory's correct or not will have to wait as the rest of the story unfolds in later updates.
Keep up the great work! I'll be sure to follow this project's development :D
That's as good a theory as any other. We'll just have to see what happened lol. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far and giving lots of thought to it. :)
Hey I just wanted to say I am loving this VN so far 10/10, but just wanted to ask if anyone knows when the next update to the game will be?
Soon. Hopefully before the end of the month. I was waiting on the next set of character sprites which are just about finished. After I get those, I will need to write the new route and finish up the additional content for the other characters as well.
I love when games have a bit of mystery, and When Stars Fall does it very well, I can't wait to play the future updates and so far the game is perfect, the characters, the history, they are all well worked for now, keep the great work.
I'm so happy you're enjoying it! :)
This is a great VN.
I still think it's hilarious how our knack of putting everything into a sandwich is a note of amusement. I am somewhat recently aware of that quirk about me, but it really does serve a more down to earth side to an otherwise fantasy setting.
Kudos and good luck with the rest of the project.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
<3
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In the android version when I got to my dorm room after the dragon guy left there was a error and it would let me get past it, i had picked the tome orb and it also got a error in the dorm room when I picked the daggers orb, but for the sword orb it just led to the dev telling me it was the end of the demo
Thank you. Yea. It was an error in my rush to get the android version out. I accidentally left a call to the following day, but the following day was not included in the update so it wasn't able to path to it. It was supposed to end at the point anyway, so the fix will be in the next update.
mannn this vn really has so much potential
Im honestly really into Reth, I like his attitude and aggressiveness lol. I also like Qrom and his goofiness .
Yay! I'm glad my little bad boi is getting some love lol. I'm really enjoying exploring different personalities and trying to stick to them and get them to work well in a story. I'm glad you're enjoying the game so far :)
your doing a perfect job to make them work well <3
Thank you ^^
Silas, Reth, and Orion. These three are such a big hot daddies <3
I might have a hard time playing all their routes coz I love em all. Repetitively going back and forth in the game just to see them again and again with different routes.
Haha I'm glad you're enjoying them so much! There will definitely be more of them to see and know as time goes on in the routes.
Never commented on a vn before but THIS ONE IS SO GOOD SO FAR THAT I HAD TO. Seriously, I'm absolutely in love with the story. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see more!
Haha, well I'm glad I can be your first ;)
I'm so happy you're enjoying it!
I saw what you did there. "...bigger on the inside". :D Nice sci-fi reference (intended or otherwise).
:P
Its so captivating from the music to the art to the story and characters. I want to play more of it when more updates come in. Because your work is insanely awesome and amazing. ^^ I fell in love with the story I want more!
Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoy it :D
I love it I'm sorry for not replying sooner my father passed away from covid
quick question will it be coming out this last week of this month or in the proces of next month for the update if you dont mind spoiling it ^^
I won't be able to have it out by the end of the month. However, the new character assets should be finished by the end of the month so hopefully I'll be able to get those in the game and update it next month. :)
no worries curiosity got the better of me and thats cool to know thanks for sharing that info can't wait!
Im loveing this game so much when I couldnt pick the shield i was like no but my dragon daddy lol
Hahaha sorry about that. I'm hoping that by next update all class choices will be available so people can have their dudes and daddies. :D
i really wanna do healer class. Im so interested in this game now omg.
Yay! Glad to hear it!
i wont lie im excited to see the healer class which i am assuming is the middle orb when you choose from 5 hopefully its soon!
Yep, I should be getting the finished assets some time this month and since I had to delay the update, I'll likely add those assets and release the class with the next update that comes out.
Awesome this will add a lot of variety in my honest opinion unlike most stories similar to this they only have mage rogue warrior the basics so this opens a whole new realm! Glad to see its soon!
I'm a huge fan of Dungeons and Dragons which has a lot of classes so I was excited to be able to add a few different ones outside of the usuals for video games.
yea normally the guardian or the healers get left out but they also play a big role in games and everyone just ignores 'em! which really upsets me sometimes.
I suspect part of what makes it difficult for single-protagonist games is that healers need a party—you can’t really have a solo healer going out and vanquishing monsters because their talents are primarily for restoration rather than vanquishing.
That said I love playing them and also appreciate that they’re making an appearance here. >_>
Can't wait til it's finished
Oh boy haha. It's gonna be quite a while till the full game is complete, but hopefully the updates are enough to keep you satisfied as it's developed :P
So I most likely be done in a year or two
Possibly. I honestly don't have a time frame yet since it's still so new and small.
Anyway thank you for working hard on it when you have the time
loved the game cant wait till the next update to play some more hopefully soon please keep up the great work!!
Thank you! Hopefully I won't keep you waiting too long!
I hope not either either way I can’t wait keep up the great work!
Hey! What do you think about the
“When Stars Fall” discord server? 😸❤️
I have been considering making one, however, at the moment I've already got a lot on my plate and trying to run a server may not be something I can feasibly do currently. If anything, starting out I may just have it open to Patrons to test out handling it and possibly open it up to everyone later. It is something I would like to do one day though, so don't worry :)
Day 2
There was a bug on Android version
Thank you for reporting. I'm aware of this error. When rushing to put out the android version, I accidentally left the code calling day 3 in which is still being worked on and not available. The demo was supposed to end after day 2 so you aren't missing any content, just the end credits/blurb. It'll be fixed in the next update.
Can you tell me the guide of all characters?I I can't suck them dry, I'm gonna suck the content dry.
LOL. I'll do my best to work on a guide in the future when there's more content to suck. Currently the "best" options only lead to getting a sneak peak at some of the nude sprites. As the routes split more and more is added I'll try to have some sort of guide on different options.
How exactly do I pick Silas route please?
The routes aren't fully developed just yet. In the current version you'll spend time with Silas up until you reach the academy then after that you're introduced to the other characters. Later on you'll get to spend the most time with Silas while in the mage major.
Firstly just wanna say it's cool to see an android version of the game! It sucks you ran into that problem with ren'py..i hope it all goes well and we can still expect the update to be released in January or early February!
Now here's a silly horny question..is there a guide or something cuz I noticed a comment say there's a way to see Silas without the towel and I'm having a hard time figuring it out. I know it involves high charisma and relationship with him but hhhhhhhhh I can't figure out the right combo at the beginning ;\\\; before anyone asks, this is for completionist purposes!.....lets go with that eheh
Hahaha who would I be to deny a completionist. There isn't an actual guide atm, but below should be options:
I remember
Ask the orb all questions
knowledge
Either a lover or friends
Truth
Ask Silas all questions
Yes to learn magic
To Magic
Cuddle
Little Spoon
Joke
Go Tell Silas
Go in
That should allow you to *ahem* complete what you're looking for.
I keep running into an error for day 3 and I cant get past it
If you're using the android version, it's because day 3 hasn't been released yet and I accidentally left the code to call it in, but since the file it's trying to call isn't in there, it's giving the error. It will be fixed in the next update. For now, that's where the demo is supposed to end anyway. My apologies for that.
Playing through the opening of this VN again has been surprisingly fun, 'specially in finding out which choices affect which stats and seeing how high you can raise any particular stat. It's cool to see how different stats contribute to the story at different levels; like how making choices that raise your wisdom and intelligence made your character more perceptive and added some more dialogue to the interactions.
Seeing that kind of attention to detail already in this VN with just the first build was a nice surprise and gives me high hopes for future releases!
I'm really glad you liked it and that the small details can have a larger impact. :) I'm definitely going to be playing around with that mechanic a lot more to make it more interesting and hopefully add a bit of re-playability to the game. :)
It's so easy to essentially power-level my charisma, too! I look forward to seeing just how big an impact that having higher charisma will make while we pursue our chosen love-interests. It's definitely gonna be a fun time!
Здравствуйте, мне очень понравилась эта игра, но вот в чем проблема. Когда главный герой ложился спать, мое окно подсвечивалось, и показывало, что в какой-то день произошла ошибка и так далее. что же делать? Могу я поговорить с вами лично об этом?
Thank you for reporting this and taking the time to provide the details further. It will be fixed in the next update :)
So would it be safe to assume that the choice of major is also choosing which character you'll attempt to date (rogue for Reth, mage for Silas, etc.), or is it still possible to date characters from other majors (rogues dating Silas, for example)
My goal is to keep all characters available as dating options regardless of class. Class will mostly affect the story in more narative ways and will allow you to spend more time with a character of the same class, but it will not lock you out of other options.
I might be stupid, but i can't install android version. Ot always says that it's has been not installed. I dunno if it's bc my phone or with apk installer.
Edit. Apk was damaged due download dunno why. Downloaded again and works qwq
Okay, glad to hear you got it working. :)