#fotherend

[sorbetowl]

The spoiler embargo for @focusontheheart is lifted, so here are the two CG illustrations that I've made for the Erend route!

That Rockbreaker took some time to wrestle into a composition, but getting to draw our route's kiss was a blast. 😌

[nixiebeanz]

Erend Route-Part 2!

Hello, hello again. Still playing the wonderful fangame Focus on the Heart made by the lovely folks at Cauldron Heart. Who you can find here: Focus on the Heart.

Please check them out and if you want play the game too!

Though if you'd like to follow me along on my journey through the game, please check out part 2 of my Erend Run.

And thank you to @focusontheheart and @nerd-artist for the beautiful react images.

[focusontheheart]

Under the cut, please find the complete ending guide to reach the romantic ending in Erend's route, including descriptions from route writers behind the decision. Please note that during gameplay, answers may appear in a different order than indicated.

Friendly banter with a choice! Aloy offering up a choice to fly with her rather than telling Erend that he’s going to fly with her gives him the chance to speak his mind about his concerns and fears. It shows that she’s willing to take into consideration his feelings.

Praise, not just gratitude. Erend’s confidence is seen as pretty much rock-bottom in the game itself. Here, the goal was to show that Aloy was not only grateful for his aid, but wanted to also provide him some praise for using his diplomatic skills to get them out of the situation.

Curiosity about his past! Showing a degree of curiosity in Erend’s past gives Aloy the chance to learn more about him. It shows a willingness to listen to him, especially in an emotionally charged moment.

Showing confidence in her decision in a challenging moment. Aloy is given time to reflect on the past events on the Burning Shores. This shows Erend that she also has a past with a fling, though brief as it was, while also demonstrating that she’s finally beginning to open herself up to the prospect of letting people close.

Inclusion, not control! This particular scene was done with the focus of making this feel like a joint effort. It includes Erend in keeping an eye out for traps or other hazards, not just treating him like he’s a detriment to have with her.

Sincerity in his company. Aloy showing sincerity that he’s there, not just as part of a team. The aim to express she’s happy that he’s there, and that she would rather have no one else.

Working together! With the Rockbreaker, this choice is a callback to when she and Erend both traveled to First Forge to deal with Asera. It is meant to show the closeness that the two have developed with all the missions they’ve had together, and not Aloy taking charge and acting more like a commander.

Mindless physical contact. Aloy making the decision to hug Erend again rather than changing the subject or spending time considering the situation shows that, without thought, her first and only interest is Erend’s safety, and the relief she feels that he’s alive and okay.

No assumptions, simply reassurances. Aloy doesn’t just assume that Erend will be with her to see this through, nor does she step back from the action. She’s determined to see this through together with him, treating him like a companion, not just an asset she can use when necessary.

True shows of affection. Aloy reinforces his feelings, not just thanking him for a kindness, and not simply comforting him. She’s willing to open herself up to her feelings, and display them for him to see as well.

We hope you enjoyed your journey through the romantic Erend route! Now that you know how to best get a smooch, try to mix and match other options to get different endings as well! Note: the Erend route has five different endings, depending on your overall progress and final checkpoint response. If you reached the romantic epilogue, we encourage you to give it another look, and really… Focus.

[nerd-artist]

More FOTH reveals, so be careful because this post contains spoilers of Erend’s and Alva’s routes.

If you’ve played Erend’s route you already know Silgund and what he meant to Erend. Thank you @maybirdie and Maagi for writing him, I loved to work on his design, and he is canon for me now 😍

I also worked on Handur and Golvur. And I used Guerrilla’s technique on repeating the same model over and over again 😆

I also designed these two wonderful characters created by Alva’s writers. Clag and Dunk are now forever in my heart.

This big guy caused some troubles on Erend’s route. Also challenged my skills and patience 😆

This cute guy was designed by @boobaloof and I had the pleasure to color him. Look at all those details Babs added!

And of course, I had the honor to color the amazing designs @sorbetowl and @boobaloof created for Erend and Aloy. I still can’t believe how good their designs look together 😍 I ship these two SO HARD.

I hope you all enjoyed @focusontheheart!! And if you haven't played it yet, don't miss it. We worked so hard in it and I promise you won't regret giving it a chance 😉

[singingkestrel]

No spoilers, but I've just played the Erend route on FOTH (later than planned, I've been very busy the last two days) and I just had to scream about how PERFECT the ending was. One bit made me laugh so loud my partner heard me from the shed.

Also the artwork is just... stonkingly beautiful. I wanted to rush through the story in my eagerness but forced myself to take it slow just to appreciate the backgrounds. And the music and sounds are wonderful.

The brilliant, amazing, talented people that made this deserve all of the love. ALL OF IT.

[jellie-bean]

giggling and kicking my feet over Erend’s route in Focus on the Heart

The art? Stunning. The characterization? Impeccable. The story? Intriguing.

My partner had to listen to me squeal over that big beefy dork the entire time lolol

[greypopcornjedi42]

As soon as the spoiler ban is lifted, I will need prints of my favorite CG pieces. I don't even think I'll frame them, just plaster them in crazy collage above my bed so I can stare at them forever.

I keep trying to read through the credits, matching up the artist with the CG but I'm not fast enough. So if you worked on art for this game, know that it's amazing and I love you.

[nixiebeanz]

Erend Route-Final Part

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Hello, hello again. Still playing the wonderful fangame Focus on the Heart made by the lovely folks at Cauldron Heart. Who you can find here: Focus on the Heart.

Please check them out and if you want play the game too!

Though if you'd like to follow me along on my journey through the game, please check out the Final Part of my Erend Run.

And thank you to @focusontheheart and @nerd-artist for the beautiful react images.