THE DIVINER

a text-based RPG with a dynamic storytelling experience and gorgeous illustrations, where every line carries weight; this blog tracks the development of the game

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New Years Update for The Diviner We have a short survey in the update and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

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Screenshots and Steady Progress

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1871839191/the-diviner/posts/1049497

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A larger update is coming soon.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1871839191/the-diviner/posts/1029571

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What's Taking So Long?

An update on The Diviner, as well as some art and music.

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The Diviner: Launch Delayed

Full information on the linked Kickstarter update, along with some sweet music and art!

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Hey everyone! I want to apologize for our current lack of communication - we've been pushing hard to try to hit our intended release date. There will be a lengthier post on the Kickstarter in the next couple of days.

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I'm so excited for this game to come out. I'm officially launching a gaming channel on YouTube in May and I think this might be the star game I focus on come June.

Fantastic!We're also working on getting a playable Beta out soon (TM). While there probably won't be much art in there (maybe some cat pictures as placeholders) we'd love to see what you and everyone else thinks, as well as any fan art, fan fic, reviews or whatever else you might do with it!

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The Diviner on Greenlight Concepts!

So, we're on Steam Greenlight as a concept. This was a stretch goal, but we've looked into it and launching as a concept is relatively easy and painless, so we've done that. We hope to move to launching on the normal Greenlight program later. Right now, if you log on and Rate and Share the project, more people will see it, so that if we do launch on the regular program, we'll be more likely to pass through the system successfully.

Let the people know! Shout from the streets! Buy full-page ads in your local newspapers! Reblog! Whatever option is cheapest and most logical!

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The Imperial Family, Servants of Yonas

Hey everybody! We've started doing character profiles for The Diviner on our Kickstarter, and will be posting them here as well. Today, we have the Imperial Family for you.

Empress Galena Adrakos rules when she is in the capital, Menisaren. She leads the Empire in all matters political and religious. When she leaves Menisaren for military purposes, she takes on the mantle of Warden, leader of the Imperial Forces. She is very dedicated to her people and takes offenses against them personally.

Emperor Khaled Adrakos is given the reins when his wife leaves to take on her role as Warden. While both are in residence, he acts as the Chancellor managing the day-to-day administration and economic duties. Khaled also adores the people, and on more than one occasion has offered his services as a litigator to commoners.

Solas and Lira are the Imperial twins. You have been entrusted with the care of the twins for the past several years, but they are nearing the age of adulthood, and you will part ways. Solas takes after his mother, and seeks to be Warden, leading the armies of the East. Lira, on the other hand, enjoys the subtle contests inherent in diplomacy and the mental challenges of running the Empire.

These character profiles have been popular, and we plan to continue releasing them somewhat regularly, introducing characters, religions and nations. We will continue to keep them spoiler free.

The above image is based off characters from The Diviner. It is not representative of the game's art style.

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What time would you guys think you'll release the game?

Around 2:37 AM, but we're flexible and have been considering 8:16 PM (All times in EST). 

To be serious though, we still plan on launching in June. We don't have a firm date right now, but we're on track for an early summer release.

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I've noticed that on the kickstarter site there have been two new updates about the survey and about the forum. I've donated through Paypal, but I haven't received any new message. How come?

Sorry about that. The member of the team who has the Palpal data (emails etc.) has been in the process of moving across the country. I'll get that information in the next day or so, and send out the information to you folks, as well as include a bonus, as compensation.

I apologize for screwing up here and not keeping you in the loop regarding the Surveys and Forums.

-Jonah

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Are we going to get updates on the progress of the game? Is there going to be a beta? :D

Yes you are! We've not released any updates recently, as we're all busy with the holidays and wrapping up the details of the Kickstarter. We're going to be able to give you more updates after the New Years.Also, please ask us questions! We don't know what you want know, so we'll answer questions regarding what we think is cool, but that may be different from what you're interested in.

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Do you guys know what the minimum system requirements for your game will be?

At the moment, we don't have any minimum specs, but the simple graphical nature of the game should mean that nearly any computer should have no trouble running it. While we aren't ready to give hard numbers at this time, we speculate that any computer from the last decade should be able to run it easily and possibly older machines as well.

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So, back when we started our (VERY) successful Kickstarter, we set up two pretty radical raffle shindigs.

The first of them was simply for a copy of the game upon release. Out of nearly three-thousand entries, our winner is Jellyfishink!

The second contest, with about one-thousand entries, was for the creation of an in game NPC. For that, our winner is GlacialGhost!

To our winner, leave now and rest; You've earned it! (Also, please message us so we can get everything ordered and ready to go). If you don't respond by January 4th, then a new winner will be chosen.

To everyone one else, again, thank you for your support, and happy holidays! It's gonna be a busy new year!

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Hey! 22 hours to go and you've nearly doubled your kickstarter goal, so congrats! I was curious... I backed at the "Noble" tier but am interested in the design docs, I just didn't want to be a bother and force you to Skype chat with me. I would only be wasting your time :T Is there some way I could exchange the rewards from Noble for the design info? I'm a hobbyist writer/games designer & would love the chance to learn from your perspective.

You definitely would not be wasting time with a Skype call - we want to talk to you guys, that's why we offered it as an option. If you're interested in the design docs, but not the rewards at the Noble Tier, you have access to them with the Inquisitor Tier, which is at the same price level. You can switch your pledge on the "Manage your Pledge" page.

We can't currently exchange rewards on an individual basis, but if there is an interest, we might be able release them later. Furthermore, some of the information (in a structured format) will be available in "The Making of the Diviner".

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HELP US FUND OUR GAME ON KICKSTARTER!

Your Empress leaves for the North to put down a rebellion — but never returns. It’s your job to bring her back. Leave the comfort and luxury of the Empire you’ve always known to embark on a journey to find her and discover the true threat tearing the world of Low Vis apart. Choose where your alliances truly lie as you explore a vast world and do your best to keep it from ending.

The Diviner is a fantasy RPG in the style of Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style stories and text adventures. Reblog for a chance to win a free digital copy of The Diviner and follow us on Tumblr for updates and exclusive content! We can only make this game with your help.

Both the Kickstarter AND giveaway ends on December 21st. Only reblogs count, but if you follow this blog you get an additional entry! The game will have a release date of June 2014, so that is when we will send you your digital copy download!

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Reminder that The Diviner Kickstarter is still going on! We’ve hit our initial funding goal, but there’s a lot of stretch goal features that we’d like to incorporate as well!

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Giveaway AND Kickstarter ends in 24 hours!

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THE DIVINER - REBLOG THIS POST & FOLLOW US FOR A CHANCE TO CREATE YOUR OWN IN-GAME NPC

THE DIVINER is a fantasy text-based video game that blends the unique individualization of choose-your-own adventure games with the interactive gameplay mechanics of classic RPGs.

Throughout The Diviner, you will encounter a variety of ancient Deities here to either help or harm you. They stand as towering Gods - forgotten but not lost - bitter and resentful with the new world forged from their ashes. Will you aid these enigmatic titans, or conquer them instead?

In addition to running our Kickstarter, we are also doing a giveaway to create your very own in-game NPC (with a unique character model! personality! and can actually speak with!) Only reblogs and follows count, but liking us on Facebook gives you an additional entry. Both the Kickstarter and giveaway ends December 21st. You can also reblog this post for a chance to win a copy of the game when it is released.

We are also open for Paypal donations!

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Giveaway ends in a few days!