I downloaded this visual novel last night on a whim; I'm certainly glad I did! I honestly enjoyed every word I read and the story feels as though it is going to be extremely interesting. I hope you find an artist soon as I'm genuinely excited for more of this incredible experience!
it’s no problem at all! As I said, I’m looking forward to more from this novel; I’m also excited to see such a responsive developer as many of the other games/novels I’ve viewed doesn’t get as much. You certainly have my vote of confidence and full support to see this thing through and my congratulations on being a fantastic person and developer!
I'm just super happy to have such a supportive group of players that are seriously interested in the game and are so involved and invested in it's development 😊
ha ha ha! I mean every word of it and having a developer so interested in not only the project they’re working on but also community feedback is a refreshing change of pace. Your enthusiasm bleeds over into the community who are just as excited as you to see it through.
Unfortunately, there is no official return date yet. The game is still on haitus while I work on getting new art assets to replace the old ones for the game and that is going to take quite a bit of time to get them all and implemented for the next update.
None so far unfortunately. Still looking for an artist. None of the ones that sent in applications were good fits and I've sent several messages to other furry artists and I'm still waiting on some responses. I did get a maybe from one so we'll see.
I've continued to work on the story while on hiatus as well as try to refine some of the UI. So, once the game comes back it should be a pretty big update (as long as I don't break anything in the code which is usually a 50/50 chance with me lol)
I like those odds! on another note I was wondering how far you plan to take the details of the for lack of a better word classes. Like will you go in depth of the magic, martial abilities, deities etc?
While I likely won't include actual RPG elements like combat encounters, hp bars, mana bars, etc. I do plan to add some dialog elements that will be affected by magical ability, martial ability and I will also be going a bit into the pantheon of deities in the world. Most of the combat will be done through timed choices later on and depending on the players class and skills and performance, different options will be unlocked for many scenarios.
Small(ish) nitpick but the directions to get back to the main hall from the administration area is incorrect.
The order to get there from the main hall is L-R-L-S-R-L. The "correct" order you currently have is R-L-R-S-L-R which is the above sequence but with the Lefts and Rights swapped. What it should be is R-L-S-R-L-R which is the first sequence with the Lefts and Rights swapped and *also reversed* since you are going backwards FROM admin TO the main hall.
Small thing but it took me a while to figure out the "correct" way back since the real answer was not right.
Yea, thank you. It's been brought to my attention a few times now. I've fixed it going forward with the next build whenever that gets released, however for now both the correct and "correct" paths are listed in the WSF guide. However, playing through blindly will result in everyone getting lost unfortunately. While it does affect some dialog choices and points, it doesn't affect anything majorly with the current release so I won't be releasing a fix for just that issue since the game is on hiatus at the moment. I do appreciate you taking the time to inform me and for playing through :)
There were many questions on different choices and what they affect so I made a guide a little while back and published the link to it in the April Touchbase 🙂.
Me encantó el juego, y realmente esperare por más, solo una pequeña cosa, y es que quisiera que se pudiera guardar al momento de tener que escoger las opciones, todo lo demás me encantó
I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far. Also, you should be able to save the game at any time, even during the choices by hitting escape or right clicking. The only exception to this (that I'm aware of) would be android since you can only bring up the save option via the quick menu which is dismissed on the choice screen.
"Are beastman still hunted or treated like monsters?"
"Most nobles and politicians would tell you no, that beastman have been welcomed into society and have equal rights with the other humanoid races."
"In truth, there are still many beastman who are persecuted and killed for spite and sport. There are even rumours that beastman hides are sold at a high price in the black markets."
"People still fear and hate us in many places, if only less openly."
Any similarities with real world homosexuality is not mere coincidence.
There is a discord server for patrons, but since I closed my Patreon for now, it's pretty much closed/inactive at the moment. Until the game is back to getting updates, I don't have plans to open a discord server for the public yet.
When you are on that ethereal plane before appearing in that new world you need to choose answers non related with love, feelings or relationships at all, and then you need to lie to Silas so he doesn't give you that ride.
this is a great game so far i see nothing wrong and my fav so far is Qrom the dragonkin I don't know what it is about him I like he just seems like a lade back guy and I guess that's why I like him. But all in all this is a great game can't wait for the update
Not sure yet. I've got half of day 3 done for both the Mage and Fighter majors. I still have to finish the other half and the full day 3s for the other three majors. I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on it lately so it's been slower going than usual. I want to say I hope before the end of May, but we'll see.
ok thanks for responding, also sorry for bothering again but does the path affect the route affect the story in a strong way? Because i selected mage im pretty sure and i want to end up in a route with silas so would that effect it in any way?
No bother at all :) The major you choose will affect the character you spend most time with in the beginning, but it won't restrict who you can romance. The main affect the major will have on the story is different dialogue changes.
So now that there's a guide and it's easier to purposefully get stats, I've got a couple of questions about them:
I acknowledge that it's still early and there hasn't been much of a chance for it, but what do each of the stats mean? (i.e. is it the same as d&d stats or do they have different meanings here)
I see that the mental stats are used a bit for dialogue checks, and I assume the physical ones will be the same, but will some majors benefit more from a stat than others (i.e. healers using wisdom for healing, rogues use dexterity for stealth, that kind of thing) and if so, could we know which ones?
They are very similar to D&D. Each stat will have dialog affects, but they will also affect your performance in your majors as well. Day 3 once released will give a bit more information on how the courses work and you'll be trying to balance grades, relationships and other aspects as the game progresses. The majority of this mechanic won't be seen very early on, but will have an affect that lasts throughout the playthrough.
Also, some stats may play an unexpected role in some majors depending on your score in them, for instance, if you were in the mage major and had both a high intelligence and high strength or something like that it may unlock different options later down the road. However, the main stats that will affect your courses in the major are as below:
Fighter - Strength
Mage - Intelligence
Holy Arts - Wisdom
Guardian - Charisma
Rogue - Dexterity
I don't intend for there to be extremes that only min/maxers can attain, but people are creative and enjoy building characters in different ways so there may be some that try to attain a "perfect" score.
I do, it's just an icon on the main page near the bottom. It's mostly just a "tip jar" since I can't promise monthly updates, but I do plan on updating the tiers soon to add early access and other perks.
I appreciate that 😁 Currently I'm saving up all of the itch donations and patreon pledge monies to commission art assets for the game so every little bit does help if you do decide to support ❤
Between all the assignments and studying, I FINALLY got a chance to play through Aldric's route, and... I might've found a new favorite. I really love his route so far and I cannot wait to see more of him.
Just wanna ask if it's normal when the MC and Silas get inside the academy, the screen is just black but theres still dialogues tho and music. Theres just no background when they got inside the academy? Is it normal?? Im playing the android version btw. Thanks. And I love your game! Cant wait for the next update!
This VN is fabulous! The art, the music, the scenes, the transitions, the infinite fan of options, twists and outcomes! The dialogues are really smart. And... since I'm a 'patterns and combinations freak' almost reaching OCD (almost), I've spent all my weekend trying to figure out how stats assignment work. By now I've found some interesting patterns, which I'm not going to discuss here but... There's only one thing I really wish to know (if possible without spoiling): "What's the max number of stat points we can have (aside from our basic 10 for each attribute) before we get out PAL? I got a maximum of 18 so far (a couple which I don't feel too proud of, and might even be counterproductive for some routes).
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! Currently the stat you can get highest is charisma with a maximum of an additional 12 points for a score of 22. While trying to max that out, you can get other stats as well, but not many, 6 spread across. So with your 18, I believe you did achieve the maximum currently available in the game. The majority of stats will come later in the game as you make choices in your courses and other aspects of your new life in the game. Though, min/maxing stats won't be easy and sometimes, depending on your goals, it's not the best option either so you will need to choose wisely.
Thank you buddy! I got charisma to 19, I assumed it could go higher, but tried to choose answers that gave me intelligence and/or wisdom instead. Still wondering if I'm losing charisma without gaining another stat point though. But anyway I think I'm going with the stats I have now. And man, that scene with Qrom in the showers brings back so good memories hehe! Thank you for your amazing VN and the nice amount of fan service heh!
Haha no problem, happy to help. I figured it would be a nice addition to the beginning of the game to have the option of some nsfw stuff, but still be able to avoid it if you want. Also, good memories of another game or from real life?
Lmao, nice. I will not pry into that particular scenario. If it was a game, I was going to ask which and for more info so I didn't accidentally copy it XD
Just be cool, easy going, laid back, friendly, joke everytime you get the chance and be bold. That's what I did like everytime except for Aldric's route. I suspect being bold and buffoon might not be so good for Orion's route though, but I can't really tell.
That did seem to work as long as I had met Aldric, but if I meet Aldric, I already know my major before I meet Qrom, which means I don't need to wait for him. As far as I can determine, anyway.
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I wonder who Wufrick is working on now?
Could be a new character or the current crew, excited for the update
He's going to be redoing all of the main cast first before moving on to new characters :)
Can we see the comparison of the old and new sprite side by side?
Sure, once they're finished I'll post some comparisons :)
Though it do make me wonder how much he going change Qrom.. My lord, his belly.... <333333333
Sitting in a chair eating popcorn waiting for the new episode does anyone want popcorn? :3
Me!
Hehe ok I give you popcorn
thanks to you kind soul! *om nom nom nom nom*
Hehe you're welcome, now to keep waiting for a new update with the great and renewed chapter nwn
I thank Wufrick for helping our game dev continue the vn. I like this vn so much so I thank them.
Please don't take this the wrong way but, this VN is still alive right?
Indeed, it is still alive. In fact, I just recently posted a new devlog with some info regarding the new artist and future plans. :)
I downloaded this visual novel last night on a whim; I'm certainly glad I did! I honestly enjoyed every word I read and the story feels as though it is going to be extremely interesting. I hope you find an artist soon as I'm genuinely excited for more of this incredible experience!
Thank you so much! I hope to have some updates to give soon enough. 😄
it’s no problem at all! As I said, I’m looking forward to more from this novel; I’m also excited to see such a responsive developer as many of the other games/novels I’ve viewed doesn’t get as much. You certainly have my vote of confidence and full support to see this thing through and my congratulations on being a fantastic person and developer!
D'aww stop it, you'll make me blush lmao.
I'm just super happy to have such a supportive group of players that are seriously interested in the game and are so involved and invested in it's development 😊
ha ha ha! I mean every word of it and having a developer so interested in not only the project they’re working on but also community feedback is a refreshing change of pace. Your enthusiasm bleeds over into the community who are just as excited as you to see it through.
What's the song from the main menu/who sings it? I'm absolutely entranced and I haven't even clicked 'Start' yet 😂
Hahaha the main menu theme is Know Us by Anica Stemper. 🙂
https://youtu.be/Ay5JYjqA2jQ
Any news?
I'm waiting on a response, but there should be news within the month.
That's good to know! I'm excited about it! :)
when will the next update again?
i dont remember how this work but i really like this
Unfortunately, there is no official return date yet. The game is still on haitus while I work on getting new art assets to replace the old ones for the game and that is going to take quite a bit of time to get them all and implemented for the next update.
I hope you all the best, and this FVN deserves to get popular
Thank you so much :) <3
ubdates ?
None so far unfortunately. Still looking for an artist. None of the ones that sent in applications were good fits and I've sent several messages to other furry artists and I'm still waiting on some responses. I did get a maybe from one so we'll see.
It is what it is. What about the story? Did you get to write a good chunk of it in advance during the hiatus?
I've continued to work on the story while on hiatus as well as try to refine some of the UI. So, once the game comes back it should be a pretty big update (as long as I don't break anything in the code which is usually a 50/50 chance with me lol)
Then let's flip that coin lol.
I like those odds! on another note I was wondering how far you plan to take the details of the for lack of a better word classes. Like will you go in depth of the magic, martial abilities, deities etc?
While I likely won't include actual RPG elements like combat encounters, hp bars, mana bars, etc. I do plan to add some dialog elements that will be affected by magical ability, martial ability and I will also be going a bit into the pantheon of deities in the world. Most of the combat will be done through timed choices later on and depending on the players class and skills and performance, different options will be unlocked for many scenarios.
Pls, I really want the second update now
agghhh im missing this soo muchhhh, pain...
Are all the charcters on the right side of this page the love interests or are there only three?
All of them are love interests
Is there anywhere else I can listen to the opening music?
The main menu theme is Know Us by Anica Stemper (if this is the opening music you're referring to 🙂)
That's the one! Thanks.
No problem :)
Small(ish) nitpick but the directions to get back to the main hall from the administration area is incorrect.
The order to get there from the main hall is L-R-L-S-R-L. The "correct" order you currently have is R-L-R-S-L-R which is the above sequence but with the Lefts and Rights swapped. What it should be is R-L-S-R-L-R which is the first sequence with the Lefts and Rights swapped and *also reversed* since you are going backwards FROM admin TO the main hall.
Small thing but it took me a while to figure out the "correct" way back since the real answer was not right.
Small thing but it got me a bit lol
Yea, thank you. It's been brought to my attention a few times now. I've fixed it going forward with the next build whenever that gets released, however for now both the correct and "correct" paths are listed in the WSF guide. However, playing through blindly will result in everyone getting lost unfortunately. While it does affect some dialog choices and points, it doesn't affect anything majorly with the current release so I won't be releasing a fix for just that issue since the game is on hiatus at the moment. I do appreciate you taking the time to inform me and for playing through :)
Cool. What is the WSF guide? I wouldn't mind going through a few more times to check everything out with a guide for it.
There were many questions on different choices and what they affect so I made a guide a little while back and published the link to it in the April Touchbase 🙂.
https://mattmalificum.itch.io/when-stars-fall/devlog/244943/april-touchbase
When I imput the correct order and still got lost, I thought it was part of the story lol.
Yeah, me too LOL, I thought it had something to do with the magic stuff :V
Me encantó el juego, y realmente esperare por más, solo una pequeña cosa, y es que quisiera que se pudiera guardar al momento de tener que escoger las opciones, todo lo demás me encantó
I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far. Also, you should be able to save the game at any time, even during the choices by hitting escape or right clicking. The only exception to this (that I'm aware of) would be android since you can only bring up the save option via the quick menu which is dismissed on the choice screen.
Hope everything is going alright for you!🐊
Ohohoho
A familiar face (icon?) I see
I’m all over the place lmao
same here
Nsfw scenes?
Eventually there will be. Though they are a long way off for now
"Are beastman still hunted or treated like monsters?"
"Most nobles and politicians would tell you no, that beastman have been welcomed into society and have equal rights with the other humanoid races."
"In truth, there are still many beastman who are persecuted and killed for spite and sport. There are even rumours that beastman hides are sold at a high price in the black markets."
"People still fear and hate us in many places, if only less openly."
Any similarities with real world homosexuality is not mere coincidence.
Is there a discord server?
There is a discord server for patrons, but since I closed my Patreon for now, it's pretty much closed/inactive at the moment. Until the game is back to getting updates, I don't have plans to open a discord server for the public yet.
Can someone please tell me how to get Aldric route? I got to the sleeping part twice and haven't seen Aldric once yet (＠_＠;)
When you are on that ethereal plane before appearing in that new world you need to choose answers non related with love, feelings or relationships at all, and then you need to lie to Silas so he doesn't give you that ride.
Thank you so much because that's exactly the opposite of what I did :)
Yeah, that's like exactly the opposite of what everyone did too, so Mattmalificum had to explain it in some old post.
Hey Matt, how are you? Hope you haven't abandoned your game! We are still waiting for the update!
In a post on twitter, on May 29th, the dev said the project is still being worked on. An update is coming, but there is no release date yet.
Thanks for the info.
thx for all your work and keep it up!
I really enjoyed that brief story and hope that it gets developed till the end ;]]]
The entire experience was amazing! Looking for the next updates!
Can't wait until the next update!
this is a great game so far i see nothing wrong and my fav so far is Qrom the dragonkin I don't know what it is about him I like he just seems like a lade back guy and I guess that's why I like him. But all in all this is a great game can't wait for the update
Im not getting any furthur than me sleeping on every route (lol) but is that all.for every route or am i doing something wrong
Nah that's all untill the next update is released I believe.
o thanks cus I was confused😂
Man... just one night and I've already fell in love with Aldrien, and I accidently got all the nude scenes... why is this VN so perfect?
Hahahaha uh-huh "accidentally" ;D
Oh no... I got caught... well, I would say to keep the great work but... I won't. I will say, keep the PERFECT WORK you're doing such a good VN.
(つ≧▽≦)つ a hug for the creator for making this vn
D'aww, thanks! o(*^ ω^*)o
*hugs*
I cant wait for a day 2 with silas or orian
Orion*
Next update will have an additional day with all characters so you won't have to wait for either too long
When is the next update? I understand if you dont have an exact date tho
Not sure yet. I've got half of day 3 done for both the Mage and Fighter majors. I still have to finish the other half and the full day 3s for the other three majors. I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on it lately so it's been slower going than usual. I want to say I hope before the end of May, but we'll see.
ok thanks for responding, also sorry for bothering again but does the path affect the route affect the story in a strong way? Because i selected mage im pretty sure and i want to end up in a route with silas so would that effect it in any way?
No bother at all :)
The major you choose will affect the character you spend most time with in the beginning, but it won't restrict who you can romance. The main affect the major will have on the story is different dialogue changes.
Aldric is a husband material ❤️
He's definitely a good boi
So now that there's a guide and it's easier to purposefully get stats, I've got a couple of questions about them:
I acknowledge that it's still early and there hasn't been much of a chance for it, but what do each of the stats mean? (i.e. is it the same as d&d stats or do they have different meanings here)
I see that the mental stats are used a bit for dialogue checks, and I assume the physical ones will be the same, but will some majors benefit more from a stat than others (i.e. healers using wisdom for healing, rogues use dexterity for stealth, that kind of thing) and if so, could we know which ones?
They are very similar to D&D. Each stat will have dialog affects, but they will also affect your performance in your majors as well. Day 3 once released will give a bit more information on how the courses work and you'll be trying to balance grades, relationships and other aspects as the game progresses. The majority of this mechanic won't be seen very early on, but will have an affect that lasts throughout the playthrough.
Also, some stats may play an unexpected role in some majors depending on your score in them, for instance, if you were in the mage major and had both a high intelligence and high strength or something like that it may unlock different options later down the road. However, the main stats that will affect your courses in the major are as below:
Fighter - Strength
Mage - Intelligence
Holy Arts - Wisdom
Guardian - Charisma
Rogue - Dexterity
I don't intend for there to be extremes that only min/maxers can attain, but people are creative and enjoy building characters in different ways so there may be some that try to attain a "perfect" score.
Does Qrom have a path yet? Is he romancible at all?
None of the characters really have much of a path yet. It's mostly just introducing them all so far. But yes, he will be a romance option.
Thank you. I did not see a link for a patreon page. Do you not have one?
I do, it's just an icon on the main page near the bottom. It's mostly just a "tip jar" since I can't promise monthly updates, but I do plan on updating the tiers soon to add early access and other perks.
https://www.patreon.com/whenstarsfall
Thank you. Well if it helps you finish the game I want to do what I can to help when I can. I'm sure working on these games aren't easy for creators.
I appreciate that 😁
Currently I'm saving up all of the itch donations and patreon pledge monies to commission art assets for the game so every little bit does help if you do decide to support ❤
how do i get aldric route?
EDIT: Nvm i found it
Between all the assignments and studying, I FINALLY got a chance to play through Aldric's route, and... I might've found a new favorite. I really love his route so far and I cannot wait to see more of him.
Just wanna ask if it's normal when the MC and Silas get inside the academy, the screen is just black but theres still dialogues tho and music. Theres just no background when they got inside the academy? Is it normal?? Im playing the android version btw. Thanks. And I love your game! Cant wait for the next update!
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Yes, I didn't have a background for it yet so I left it black for that portion.
Ohh ok ok. Thanks!
I like the character's contrast so far. You rally can't say that "Oh, X is just X but more lively."
This VN is fabulous! The art, the music, the scenes, the transitions, the infinite fan of options, twists and outcomes! The dialogues are really smart. And... since I'm a 'patterns and combinations freak' almost reaching OCD (almost), I've spent all my weekend trying to figure out how stats assignment work. By now I've found some interesting patterns, which I'm not going to discuss here but... There's only one thing I really wish to know (if possible without spoiling): "What's the max number of stat points we can have (aside from our basic 10 for each attribute) before we get out PAL? I got a maximum of 18 so far (a couple which I don't feel too proud of, and might even be counterproductive for some routes).
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! Currently the stat you can get highest is charisma with a maximum of an additional 12 points for a score of 22. While trying to max that out, you can get other stats as well, but not many, 6 spread across. So with your 18, I believe you did achieve the maximum currently available in the game. The majority of stats will come later in the game as you make choices in your courses and other aspects of your new life in the game. Though, min/maxing stats won't be easy and sometimes, depending on your goals, it's not the best option either so you will need to choose wisely.
Thank you buddy! I got charisma to 19, I assumed it could go higher, but tried to choose answers that gave me intelligence and/or wisdom instead. Still wondering if I'm losing charisma without gaining another stat point though. But anyway I think I'm going with the stats I have now. And man, that scene with Qrom in the showers brings back so good memories hehe! Thank you for your amazing VN and the nice amount of fan service heh!
Haha no problem, happy to help. I figured it would be a nice addition to the beginning of the game to have the option of some nsfw stuff, but still be able to avoid it if you want. Also, good memories of another game or from real life?
Real life with someone as bold and shameless as prof Qrom =P
Lmao, nice. I will not pry into that particular scenario. If it was a game, I was going to ask which and for more info so I didn't accidentally copy it XD
I may have to wait for the stat guide.. I've been trying to figure out how to get that scene and haven't had much success.
Just be cool, easy going, laid back, friendly, joke everytime you get the chance and be bold. That's what I did like everytime except for Aldric's route. I suspect being bold and buffoon might not be so good for Orion's route though, but I can't really tell.
That did seem to work as long as I had met Aldric, but if I meet Aldric, I already know my major before I meet Qrom, which means I don't need to wait for him. As far as I can determine, anyway.
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never mind I did not mean this