Deliverance

An IN with Asian fantasy, an end-of-the-world prophesy, and delivering a message of a lifetime. In development.

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Chapter 6 in the works!

Brave one. Faced with death and destruction and still you trudge on.

Brave Messenger. The dying moon bleeds and so you seek to close the wounds.

When the darkness engulfs you, will you let the anger seep into your bones, crush them into dust?

It hungers. Pray you do not succumb to depravity, for it prowls at the seams of your precious mind, ravenous. It waits.

Relive your journey here.

Introductions

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Hiii! In case you haven't heard, dashingdon will be shutting down soon

heres a link to the post: https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/dashingdon-free-choicescript-game-hosting/9250/798

Thank you for sending the link over! I've been receiving a few asks on this, really appreciate you all having my IF in your thoughts all this while!

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Hello! I dont know if you've seen the news but i want to share this info from another post: Dashingdon is closing soon and if you have a WIP hosted there, you can add it to cogdemos.ink (or other place) if i remember correctly!

Yes, unfortunately so! Appreciate the suggestion, will look into it!

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Hey, I just saw a post that dashingdon may be going down soon, you may have to transfer the game somewhere else, sorry to bring bad news.

Hello! Oh that's a shame, it was a great platform. Thank you for telling me.

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hello! i just played your game for the first time and I wanted to say I love it so far!!cand am excited for what’s next ! i really love all the characters! thank you for sharing the story 💕

Hello to you as well! Thank you so much for your lovely message! It's always so heartening to find out that my little story has brought some joy to people. You've definitely made my day!

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as someone who's favorite character is yi - feng (although not romancing him, he's more platonic bestie), you called me out hard and i am demanding compensation for my wounded ego >:((

Yi-feng would make a fantastic platonic bestie. You'd never run of things to go or do - he probably has a binder (bookmarked in alphabetical order) on the best food places or hidden gems, though he'd also welcome a well-needed self-care Saturday.

He would have the best gossip too. Just don't ask him where he heard it from.

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hi there! <3 it's been awhile since i came back here, hope you're doing okay author and if not soon! sending good vibes✨

Hello! Thanks so much for the good vibes, your little kindness is a blessing.

2023 (and 2024) has certainly been the most year of all time. Both good, both not so good, but definitely a lot. Fret not, this story is still my thoughts. But seeing your message, knowing that there are people out there who also have my story in their thoughts, really means a lot! So thank you again.

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How the gang is once they enter the Location of the Week.

> Messenger failed a Perception Check.

> Ishraq failed a Perception Check.

> Deva failed a Perception Check.

> Yi-feng failed a Perception Check.

> Yeshe failed a Perception Check.

At this point, they are gonna be late to the End of the World As We Know.

Gang: We are back with the solution— (Communitypizzafire.gif)

Location of the week: has trapped them in a time bubble

The gang:

The rest of the world: is moving on without them

The gang: who could have foreseen this happening?

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I like how from the outside, it looks like no one in the gang has any sense of time perception.

Gang: Wow, these past two days have been hard but we are safe now!

Everyone: What do you mean 'two days', you have been gone for nearly a month!

Gang: surprisedpikachu.png

The gang shares one (1) braincell at any one moment and it never gets used to check the time. You'd think they'd be more time-conscious given that there is practically a countdown to the end of the world.

Talk about chronic lateness.

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I saw an ask of this from another blog and curious about your opinion!

What your favourite companion says about you?

Ishraq

You have a gentle soul, or at least you see strength in softness. You find safety and comfort in someone who is a leader or protector. Warmth and wholesomeness - that's what you yearn for.

You probably appreciate someone who will always be there for you. Someone with unwavering loyalty and faith, even if it is just the two of you against the world.

Deva

You crave excitement and adventure! There is a entire world out there to discover and you cannot wait to explore the unknown and live life to the fullest. You are youthful in spirit and drawn to energy, possibly an adrenaline junkie as well.

You also probably like to tease and be teased. Very much so. Flirting and playful back-and-forth get your heart racing in the most lovely ways possible.

Yi-feng

There is some pressure put on you, by yourself or others. Expectations to act a certain way or achieve a particular thing. You may seek respite because of this, a moment of peace to simply exist.

You may also have a hidden side. Nothing sinister, but rather more mischievous or just unexpected from someone like you. Maybe something 'darker' as well. Or at least you are intrigued by mystery.

Yeshe

There is beauty in silence. It brings a sort of quiet comfort that you appreciate. You may even embrace solitude and enjoy time alone.

You probably like cats too. It's endearing how beneath that grumpy exterior, there is a soul that yearns to be loved and cared for. You understand or want to understand someone's language (in terms of expression, love, connection, etc.) to become close to them.

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Working on the draft for Chapter 6 and it just dawned on me - it seems that sharing sleeping spaces have become a regular occurrence. I didn't intend to have the characters and the Messenger share a bed yet again, but here we are.

I suppose that's what happens when the world is ending and you have been tasked to save it. Nothing like the impending doom (and keeping hope alive despite it all) to bring people together.

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speaking of snow, the companions favourite winter activities? 🌨️❄️

Ishraq

Host dinners. Winter is a time for loved ones to come together and spread and share their warmth. Ishraq gathers his family and friends and prepares a hearty and lovely meal for an evening of good company. He will make sure his guests leave with full bellies and warm hearts.

Deva

Ice skating. It's fun, she gets to go fast and it sends her heart racing - what's not to love? She'd design and make her skates herself so that she can skate as smoothly and quickly as possible. Do not skate with her if you are not prepared to be goaded into a race aiming to defy the laws of physics.

Yi-feng

Soaking in hot springs. It's comforting and relaxing, just what he needs after a long day, especially during winter. He tends to go at odd hours where no one's around so he can have a moment of peace and quiet to himself.

Yeshe

It's cold outside - what better time than now to cosy up? But the winter scenery is nothing less than beautiful, so Yeshe finds somewhere with a closed window overlooking the city, wraps themself snug with a thick wool blanket, and spends the day with some books, snacks, and tea.

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When half of the city is buried under snow, how do you get around the place?

Answer: Secret passageways.

This chapter will be a fun one, I think. At least, I enjoy the process of working out this chapter's plot. Things are happening, a new character is introduced, life-threatening race against time. You know, just your regular Tuesday.

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Can't believe it's been more than two years since I first started working on this story. Would never expected myself to create something out of nothing and write original fiction, but here we are.

But anyway! I'm drafting out Chapter 6 and hopeful about the direction it is going. A new side character will be introduced - a friend of Yeshe's. I won't divulge too much but I'm already having fun working out the dialogue between him and the Messenger. Stay tuned!

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hey! sorry to bother, but is there going to be poly routes?? a couple of the choices made me think there would be, but i can't find if there are on this blog and i would like to know for sure. thanks :))

Hello! It is not off the table, it has crossed my mind a few times. But it won't be added in the first round of writing from start to end, for now at least (because of planning for and commiting to a timeline if anything else). Still, I always strive to be a "Yes and" person, so I scatter bits and pieces - including but not limited to poly routes - that I want to explore and expand on when I revisit chapters.

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Speaking of dnd I've been trying to get into it since I really enjoy ifs. But I'm not sure how to play it. 😭

There are many ways to get into it! It's totally alright if you don't know how to play it - everyone has to start from somewhere. I'm no expert by any means either so I try to find ways to get a better grasp of how it works.

For me, I started by watching videos of campaigns to get a feel on it might be like to play DnD. I also play video games based on DnD to understand how the game mechanics work in a space where you don't have to worry about not knowing enough, because the game does the grunt work for you (calculating rolls, keeping track of how many spell slots you have left, etc).

Then comes to actually playing the game. I truly believe the people you play with will make or break your experience. I was fortunate to find people who are patient with new players like myself and who want to have a genuinely good time, which allows me to have fun and discover new things.

Not sure if the above rambles help, but nonetheless all the best with your DnD journey! I hope you'll be able to enjoy it in the way that is most meaningful to you.

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My DnD sessions have giving me interesting potential ideas for Deliverance. DnD was the inspiration that motivated me to finally continue my IF and write Chapter 2, after all.

Question always is, if it would make sense. Making unsavoury deals, going undercover and doing rescue missions would be fun, but not sure if it would fit. Something to think about.