ships to soothe your soul

DEMO | FORUM | MAIN POST I actually uploaded it yesterday... and immediately went to sleep after, aha?

My progress slowed down a bit since I made some lore changes and had to focus on updating earlier parts in the demo. It is an ever-growing WIP after all... hopefully I won't have to do that again (｡╯︵╰｡) I currently have 118,813k words written, but the update is only around 94k~ words since I'm not done with the fleshing out—ends right before the Weave Assessment. In the next update, I aim to finish Chapter 1 which is after the assessment.

Fingers crossed!

UPDATE NOTES: If your save breaks during this week—it's probably because I've been updating the game files (bug fixing or revisions). Sorry!

What's New:

J's solo training route

Additional content on L's solo training route

Lore and scene updates on earlier parts of the game

WIP:

L & A's training route

7 Day Training Arc

This update has not been extensively tested. If you spot any bugs, jank, or continuity errors, please let me know—I’d greatly appreciate your feedback!

The stats are also still under construction. If you notice it's not progressing at a certain point, that's normal. I still haven't set them yet.

IMPORTANT! The game passed both the quick and random test, so if you encounter any errors, please make sure you didn't use an old save before reporting game breaking bugs.

If you'd like, you can report bugs or share feedback here! Feedback Form

Thank you for your patience and support!

DEMO | FORUM | MAIN POST

New update is live!

New 27k words of content, bringing the game to 77k Each playthrough is around 32k~

IMPORTANT! Please use a new save. A lot has changed since the last update so it's likely broken. The game passed both the quick and random test, so if you encounter any errors please make sure you didn't use an old save before reporting game breaking bugs.

This is it you guys! Omg. I'm just so happy to be able to update the game after so long.

It didn't end to the part where I wanted it to since I couldn't finish the rest of the character paths in time, so if you notice in this update, L’s paths are a bit longer.

And in case you're wondering why L appears sm, J and A tend to be more aloof compared to L, who actively tries to befriend MC, so their interactions naturally feel more frequent right now.

But don’t worry—everything will balance out eventually!

If you want to see most of the new content, I suggest going to dinner with L & A and then decline their invite to train with them.

The unfinished paths will be included in the next update—likely next week.

This update hasn’t been extensively tested, since I really wanted to get it out there. If you spot any jank, garbage text (the drafts you shouldn't be able to see), or continuity errors, please let me know—I’d greatly appreciate your feedback!

The stats are also still under construction. If you notice it's not progressing at a certain point, that's normal. I still haven't set them yet :p

Thank you for your patience and support! I hope you enjoy this update.

Side Note: I actually dropped the update hours ago and desperately needed a nap right after. Some who frequently visit dashingdon or cogdemos might've seen this already :D

MOODY.INK | DASHINGDON | FORUM | MAIN POST

I know it took awhile but… tadaah!

New 20k words of content just dropped, bringing the game to 50k! Each playthrough is around 22k~ words with mini paths to explore.

I tried to edit this as much as I could, but with the new amount of branches I'm starting to get cross-eyed after re-reading the game so many times. As always feedback is always welcome! I'm having some trouble in linking scenes together with code. So if there are parts where it seems weirdly formatted or abrupt, please let me know in the forums.

IMPORTANT: Please use a new save! A lot has changed since the last update so it's most likely broken. The game passed both the quick and random test, so if you encounter any errors please make sure you didn't use an old save before reporting game breaking bugs.

What's New:

Continue the tour with A and L!

Learn about future events

Officially become a Launwyce Academy student

MC lore ;)

Meet and interact with your potential pet 🐶😺

Meet and interact with J

What's Edited:

Prologue

World lore

More physical banter variations for A and L when they have different genders

ANDI SHARMA [SECRET RO]

Andi is not only your close friend but also your anchor, a confidant you can lean on through everything. Friendly and humorous, Andi is a walking green flag...aside from the fact that their job always has them traveling. Their constant disappearances and sporadic absence makes it hard for them to make any meaningful relationships, both platonic and romantic. Andi hasn't had much in the latter department...not that they're looking. They need someone who understands them. A person they believe is hard to find.

Also Rainn's best friend, Andi is now stuck in the middle of your breakup. Forced to play pacemaker and both sides. Andi doesn't want to but they don't really have a choice,do they? Better not to do anything to make things more complicated. Not that there would be any reason to. Right?

Don't date your best friend. Especially not your best friend who also happens to be your ex's best best friend. That is an easy rule. It should be an easy rule.

I began writing again since the new year came around, and progress has been great so far. I discovered articy recently and it’s a godsend. Helps me so much in visualizing branching paths and organizing variables. I wish I saw this earlier.

I’m aiming to finish Chapter 1. It’s pretty long, so next estimated update will probably be February or March ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

SO, I’ve been torn about this for awhile now. I totally see the poly potential of L & A, but I also see the love triangle shenanigans that could occur. I will only implement one... but I can also just scrap the ideas all together. I am 👌 with any.

Anyhow, I‘m just curious what you guys think!

Public release of CT:OS update #8 will go out to everyone on 21 Dec! 🎉

Chapter: +72k words, ~13k words in a single playthrough (estimated).

Whole story: 468k words, ~98k words in a single playthrough (est.)

Personal rambles

My recovery has gone well, and beta-testing / editing is also going smoothly! I can't wait to release this to everyone and hear your thoughts on this update at long last!

Features

Meet Sam again(if you chose to have them come over for the weekend)—yes, running bear hugs are possible, and you can even choose to wear Sam's jacket! 👕️️️️️️

Your hallmates will come watch your game (with a poster!) 👭👬

Play your first doubles match [Includes some sneaky tactics [spoiler]like pretending to argue/fight with your partner, to the astonishment of those watching[/spoiler]] (achievement up for grabs) 🎾

Seal your win with a kiss! Or go find Tobin, Rayyan, Sam, G, or your hallmates after the doubles match (before the singles match) [kisses for Rayyan/Tobin possible]. 💋

Edits to earlier chapters include a holistic nickname framework added! You can now have nicknames from Sam, your teammates, hallmates, and G!

Whether you win or lose the doubles match will also affect whether or not Cargill wins the point for doubles (which will have a big impact on whether Cargill wins overall!)

MOODY.INK | DASHINGDON | FORUM | MAIN POST

I wanted to reach a certain point before updating but I've been so busy since reaching 30k words at the start of December... I don't think I'll have time to write again until January, so I'm just going to post the update now

I also finally made a forum post on CoG! Yay!

Note: I strongly suggest to restart the game if you're encountering errors. The old saves aren't working anymore—probably due to the new vars added. The moody.ink version seems to be the most stable when it comes to future saves atm

Features:

Meet and interact with A!

Some bonus content with L or A if you go to the dining hall

Gratuitous A and L banter

Added a relevant scar you can rock in if u want more hurt feelings

Height customization! Remember, if you're shorter than L, you're shorter than everyone.

Some lore about the world, which you can choose to learn or not :)

A brief first encounter with J