#fableforge dev log

I’m sorry if this ends up breaking your save files 😅 (though fair warning, they almost certainly would have broken once Chapters 4 and 5 go live anyway). Maybe this will be a good excuse to jump back in and start fresh from the beginning.

(Not a series! Just one very long, very overgrown standalone, haha.)

I’m not ruling out possible spin-offs or stories set in the same world someday, but that’s far down the road. For now, this story stands on its own.

On a related note: playtesting for Chapter 4 has been going really well so far! The first reactions have been super encouraging, which is such a relief, honestly.

So once again - thank you to everyone who’s taken part, sent feedback, or simply shown interest. 💛

Please don’t take it the wrong way that I’m not reaching out to everyone who showed interest before. Doing that one by one would take forever, and many of you might not even be interested anymore. So instead, if you’re still up for it, just hop over to Patreon and drop me a note there.

It won’t cost you money or anything, and it helps me keep things organized. Patreon has always been the more “behind the scenes” space for development anyway.

I just got a handful of Asks from an Anon pointing out a few bugs and inconsistencies in the game - so I thought I’d answer them all together here, in case you're reading this, dear Anon:

First of all: thank you so much for your sharp eye. And wow... yeah. Some of those? I definitely must’ve been half-asleep while writing them 😅 But seriously: I really appreciate it. I’ll make sure to patch those up in the next update - and your notes don’t just help me, they help make the experience better for everyone playing. So thank you.

I also received a separate Ask that said:

“What kind of feedback are you looking for?” (I’m guessing it was from the same Anon - if not, sorry for the mix-up!)

That question honestly sent a chill down my spine for a second - like uh-oh... what did I miss?? 😂 But to answer properly:

I'm open to any kind of feedback - as long as it’s respectful and constructive. If there’s a character you didn’t connect with? I’d love to hear why. If you spot inconsistencies? Please tell me. (Sometimes inspiration hits mid-commute or in strange places - and yes, that can lead to missed connections.) If something's off with pronouns or phrasing - that too. (Let’s be real: pronouns are currently my biggest weakness. 😅)

All I ask is that feedback is kind and thoughtful - because we all know harsh words do land, even if we try not to let them.

That said: so far I’ve been really lucky. And honestly, after seeing what some fellow IF creators have gone through lately, I just want to say: I really don’t take your kindness for granted. It means a lot. Thank you.

That said… there were also quite a few people who picked the “just tell me when it drops” option (and not just, like, two or three), and - call it my own lingering sense of posting guilt (I honestly don’t know why I have it, but it’s real 🙈😅) - I already sometimes feel like I’m spamming you all a bit here.

So starting now, I’ll be posting a small dev update once a week or every other week over on 👉🏻 Patreon - and it’ll be completely free to read, no matter whether you’re subscribed or not. (Paid tiers are still paused.)

Here’s my thinking behind it:

I’d like to create a gentle divide between platforms.

Tumblr will stay the space for Ask responses and general update announcements - especially for those of you who follow lots of IFs and mainly want to be notified when something new drops.

Patreon, on the other hand, will become the space for anyone who’s a little more curious about how EoO is progressing behind the scenes. 😊 (Again: totally free to read. No paywall. No catch.)

I really like the idea of giving you a clearer sense of where I’m at - even during weeks when I might not be answering as many Asks.

Some weeks might come with bigger writing milestones, others might just be me saying “still here, still working on everything - life’s just been busy.”

But either way, you’ll know the project’s alive and moving forward, even if (sometimes) slowly.

So if you're someone who enjoys those small glimpses into the process, you’re warmly invited to follow along over there.

If not - that’s completely fine too! You’ll still hear when big things drop, right here.

I hope that rounds everything out nicely - and I’m really excited for what’s coming next.

Would you be interested in a regular little update post each week (both here and on Patreon / Ko-Fi)?

Nothing huge — just a quick check-in so you know I am still working on the story and not just answering Asks all day 😂

Maybe something like a fixed weekday post:

• what I’m currently writing

• tiny progress notes

• maybe a teaser or two (if the Gods allow)

Let me know what you think!

And feel free to add what kind of updates you'd enjoy most — behind-the-scenes? Moodboards? Character chaos? I’m open. ✨

So! I know I said I’d keep official dev log updates strictly over on Patreon (still 100% free over there - and I’ll post that one separately and in a bit more detail), but I wanted to pop in here too and share a bit of the weekend joy. Because truth be told.. I was really inspired these past few days. Like, genuinely spark-in-the-veins inspired. ✨

I managed to answer quite a few asks - they’ll be going up over the next days, piece by piece. And yes, the rest of the Siren Snippets are still on the way! You voted. Drakon went first. And now it’s time for A. 👀🖤

Also: I updated the game post with a little link list to all the previous RO Asks! I’m pretty sure I didn’t catch every single one (because wow, there were so many - kind of, okay well, really proud of that, by the way), but the list should be a solid starting point for newcomers. 😌

And in the quiet in-between moments, I kept writing Chapter 5 (!) -and it’s starting to take real shape. It feels like something I’m genuinely proud of. Which... doesn’t always happen, you know? I’m fully aware that on other days I’ll look at the same words and think, wtf did I think when writing this? But today is a good day.

And I just - I want to share all of it with you as soon as I can.

That said, I’ve decided to take a small step back from answering RO scenario asks in the usual rapid rhythm. You’re still warmly welcome to send me things (and I’ll gladly reply to anything that doesn’t spoil the story too much), but I’ll need a bit more time for them going forward. Not months. But also no longer just a handful of days. Once Chapters 4 & 5 are out in the world, I’m sure I’ll shift back into high gear - but for now, I need to sort my priorities a little more clearly.

All other asks - the “easier” ones - don’t fall under that, of course. 🤗

Thank you for your attention, and for being interested in the story.

Ahhh I’m so glad I delivered on that one! 😄 And yes - there will be flavour text based on MC’s height every now and then, and you’ll be able to choose how tall (or small) they are.

And honestly? I also love me some teasing Drakon. So I can't wait to write that either.