#interactive ficiton

[milaswriting]

Update. — 3rd October 2024

Well, helloo. If you're following me and reading this then...you must really hate me for my lack of activity on this blog. I apologise for that. Doing a masters degree really kicks my ass, and leaves me with no time to write. But Golden has never been dead or abandoned, it's very much always at the forefront of my mind.

And, for that pure reason, I know it's a story I haven't been 1,000% happy with so the story is going through some major changes. Probably, the first is that it's being rewritten. A (somewhat) new plot written with whole new software—we're making the move to Twine.

My reasoning; I've spent over a year learning the coding which makes me want to rip my hair out. I get to have a lot more ownership over my work, the customisation options are stellar, and you guys will get to read it for free.

The reasons for rewriting has been because I want to fix the cringey writing from when the story's first demo was released. It's mostly from the earlier chapters, but then the thought of plot changes came to me and I wanted to implement those. Realistically, the majority of what's being rewritten is what I had planned for book two—so I'm just bringing that forward. I'll update the synopsis closer to the release of this rewrite.

The changes (which can be subject to change): I'm getting rid of the university idea (though you can still choose careers that are related to those degrees from the options that'll be given) (e.g., if you liked the nursing student option, then your MC can work as a nurse). I'm thinking that the MC will already know about the supernatural world to some extent—there'll still be a lot of suspense and mystery and things to unravel, that was always going to remain. And, in this rewrite, my thought is that the MC and the gang will be working at a multi-agency organisation — called The Everbrook — where the aim is to bridge the gap between humans and supernaturals. To make the world run smoothly, so to speak.

The ROs are the exact same! No changes to that—the only change is that them and the mc will somewhat know of each other already. The genre is the same. MC is still as they are, a Lehsian socialite with a pretty (yet peculiar) birthmark. The parents will have much, much less of a role, but they'll still be mentioned here and there.

This seems like a load of word vomit, but I feel like these changes will improve the story. I'm hoping that it'll make MC less of a spare part in the story, allowing them to have more autonomy in the supernatural universe, especially with their enhanced skillset.

I've done the customisation in terms of the UI layout for Twine already, and it should be mobile friendly too. With that done, I've started writing and I'm a few thousand words in. A lot of what I've written in the ChoiceScript version can still be used, but also getting back into writing a story from scratch is something I'm looking forward to.

I feel like this is a bittersweet thing because yay to a new and better story, but also the time it's going to take to get it out. I'll debate whether to release the whole ten chapters, or do a few chapters at a time, like splitting it up into chunks (releasing three chapters now, and three chapters later on).

Another reason as to why I've taken so long to mention this, other than learning code and the rewrite, is just the whole process of this being a little nerve-wracking. The whole thought of a rewrite of something I've put so much effort into is scary, but it'll be worth it.

I'll accept any questions you've got, and I'll create an FAQ regarding all of this too. But, most importantly, you're in the loop of how this is progressing. I really appreciate everyone's kind words about this story: loving the ros, re-reading it, still sticking by my writing—it means a lot. So, thank you and I hope the future of this story is what you want and more.

PLANS.

Finish introductory scenes.

Finish chapter one.

WORD COUNT.

2.2k (rewrite)

[hollowmend]

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! I'm Milo, a trans game dev making queer visual novels.

Here are some of my trans kids! In order:

Dan (he/him), transmasc DM from Fetch Quest

Corbin (he/him), transmasc witch from The Scarecrow Knight

Seren (they/them), agender AI from Pirated Code

Be nice to them, they're all at various levels of Going Through It.

[allieebobo]

hi allie!! not to be a simp for all your merry crisis ros but if it’s okay, can i please ask for some cute fluffy facts about them? 🥺 thank you <333

Shay

Active and outdoorsy. Huge plant nerd.

Had taken up a government scholarship to study overseas, tuition fully paid for - in exchange for working in the National Parks service for at least 6 years (researcher/seed collector). Quit after 6 years to become a musician.

When not mtn biking, hanging at the beach or rock climbing, playing music at pubs, they: have friends over for lazy brunches and/or can be spotted haggling over fresh produce in the wet markets, and sipping kopi (coffee)/ beer w their mates at the hawker centres.

Once did an iron man triathlon but never again ("training for it was so boring")

Low attention span, brain works like a giant tangle of noodles. Fidgets. (Didnt make them a partocularly "good" student). Loves working with their hands/tinkering.

When they have strong feelings, they try to outrun/distract themselves with music or nature or physical activity.

Nat

Very close to their family, who live on Long Island.

Post doc fellow, working towards a tenure track position in NYU.

Big nerd and full of little weird facts about volcanoes and sharks. Brings home little cards and gifts from their students, and puts them all up in a little alcove by their desk.

Patient, kind, and giving - puts everyone at ease - even people they've only just met.

The sort of friend who will be there for you no matter what, would drop everything and come with tissues and ben&jerries after a nasty breakup, remembers all the little things you say, and surprises you with thoughtful gestures, checks in with you when you're feeling down. In general, just someone who feels like a warm cosy blanket.

Has a funny, silly side to them too, with infectious enthusiasm about the small pleasures in life, like good homemade sourdough or a cute interaction between a baby and a dog on the street.

Is an amazing, amazing cook - like, phenomenal.

Qiu

Finished law school about two years back and is now a hotshot public prosecutor who's going places.

Ambitious as heck, an incorrigible workaholic, extremely focused. Practical, dexterous, and extremely intelligent. Has had a string of casual 'fwb' partners since graduating from Junior college, but has never sacrificed enough of their time - or their soul - to be in a serious, commited r'ship.

Parents are very rich, and put a lot of pressure on Qiu to do well. Respectability matters a lot to them.

Qiu has become more distant from their parents over the years but still has a niggling need to prove their worth / be a dutiful child.

Very rarely shows weakness/vulnerability, believes strongly in self sufficiency over co-dependence.

In school, played basketball, but is now way too busy to do much of anything besides work, grab drinks/hang out with their best friend (from the hospital) or Joony (sometimes) on Sunday.

[golmac]

Today, I spent eight hours on something that will take a player five minutes to get through

[carawenfiction]

Hello! I was wondering if you were looking for help with editing or proofreading. I know it can be quite the undertaking to write and edit your own work and wanted to offer my assistance, if you would like it.

I really appreciate that anon, but....I have no idea who you are LMAO

Beta testing and proofreading/editing is a very important process of writing IFs and something I'm very much considering for the future, as answered in the other ask. I'm not sure yet if I'll check here for any potential interest or look for someone who isn't directly involved with TSS. Thank you for the offer all the same <3

[magnetictapedatastorage]

IF you show up somewhere in the soviet union barehanded and butt naked, were told this city had a certain charm but found it a total wash, have the slowest lockpick in the universe, and are regularly threatened with an autism laser, you may be the guy from Spider and Web

[shai-manahan]

I don't think its too early for character sheets :D I'd love to read them if you'd like to make 'em!

Sure, I will! I'll probably prioritize cleaning up my mess of a tumblr 😂 well, as much as I can. Then when I've also got more progress in writing the next update, I'll start on those. Thank you for the interest! Will probably start with characters that won't have much spoilers for the story.

[theveilgame]

How would the ROs react to MC softly kissing any and all of their scars they may have?

Demetrius: Unexpectedly touched, and pulls you in close to hold you. Don’t look at him, he’s sure he’s making a stupid face Krista: Embarrassed, but smiles and kisses you afterward, telling you how sweet you are Theo: Asks if he can do the same for you, and tells you how precious you are to him the whole time he does Kale: This is call for soft cuddle time.  People are rarely  so gentle with them, it makes them very soft Leah: Tears up, holds your face in her hands and gives you soft kisses right back.  You mean the world to her Thanks for the ask!