#forgottennames

I'm so happy! I thought this IF had been abandoned since the last update was sometime last year, if I remember correctly? I loved your IF so much (it was one of the first ones I played!) and I was a bit sad when I thought it had been abandoned. I'm so happy you're back now!

No pressure on continuing your IF of course, I truly hope you're doing great, that is what is most important! I hope you have been good, happy and healthy throughout this time and that this break has helped you relax and rest 😊 you surely deserve it after giving us 10 amazing chapters of adventure and sweet sweet angst 😳😂

Thank u!!!!

Nope, I m not abandoning this, that s for sure. Also, my other wip, Swallow the Dark, just got an update so u can check that out meanwhile xD

10 chapters currently. The 11th is finished but i have to code it and I really would, but for now I don't have the time.

I'm actually taking into consideration moving Forgotten Names to twine, but i'm not sure yet (but my other wip is in twine so it would be easier, i guess).

Forgotten Names is a text-based RPG.

You’re one of the five Northern Gates Council members. Your territory is strange to say the least, with eerie, sentient woods and something beyond your border that no one speaks of. You've assumed the position as one of the rulers recently, so you’re still trying to figure it out.

That would be hard enough by itself, but one night you receive word from the Silent Throne that you’re being summoned to the court, because something happened. So you must depart immediately.

An uncanny forest, magic, a lost legacy, royal problems and conflict between regions. Welcome to Eblur Kingdom. And be careful not to forget your name.

The project is currently in progress, but you can play the first 10 chapters here: https://dashingdon.com/go/8241

LAST UPDATE: 7/5/21 - Currently on hiatus

The game currently features:

The option to play as female, male or non-binary

The option to choose your position in the Council and the way you use your power

The option to choose from four different paths, based on your strong points and inclinations (inventor, artist, spellcaster or scythe user)

Yes, you receive a war scythe instead of a sword. See how that works!

A complicated web of relationships you have to navigate through.

Choosing what's important for your MC. And probably changing it later on, as your character grows.

Three romance options (one non-binary and two based on your stated preferences)

At least one bar fight

A journey through six different territories (from their geographical layout to their history)

Becoming a part of a motley crew

Nuances of moral dilemmas starting from chapter 9

Did I mention the dragons?

CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNING: Explicit violence, mentions of self harm & suicide (including suicidal thoughts), graphic death, graphic bodily fluids, especially blood & vomit, substance abuse; (as the story goes on, other elements might be added)

Here I’ll post more details about each update and we can talk in more detail about the story or the characters. I’m excited to hear your feedback and to be inspired by you in creating this world:)

Bear in mind that it's very much a work in progress and with every update, previous scenes will suffer changes (for the characters and their reactions to become more nuanced and organic). I encourage playing from the begining when there's big update, so it doesn't feel woobly because you missed something added after your last play.

Below you have the link to the Choice of Games forum. Also, that’s the place where the updated link will always be found. 

My asks are always open!😁

Forum 

Fluff to go with coffee for me today! Thank you for this, it's so sweet😊

-FN-

Theo/Thea - They'd do all they can so the MC is not forced to sleep without them. They could go as far as placing a desk in their bedroom, so they can work while still being near the MC.

Selim/Aylin - They'd be in awe at the thought that the MC needs them. But the most surprising fact would probably be that they also can sleep peacefully (or at least more peaceful, their sleep will never be totally restful) beside the MC.

Ilzrus - No problem. They'll always be there, ready for a nap and a good cuddle. They won't let go if the MC doesn't want them to.

-SN-

August - They totally understand, after becoming attached to someone, they need to feel them near and they get lonely when that person is not around. Realistically speaking though, there will be times when they have to sleep without one another, so they'll think of some alternative. They might show up with a sleeping pillow that looks oddly like them, in a weird but cute kind of way. They'd be very proud of thinking of a solution like that (yeah...way to go august).

Darius/Daria - They'd be a little surprised, because they love sleeping alone, they're the type that don't have this sort of need, even in a relationship. But they'd never leave the MC's side if that's what they need and they'd work out some way to be there when the MC can't sleep.

Abel - He's usually in his office during the night, so depending on the MC's sleeping routine, this could be problematic. When he's not physically near the MC, he'd suggest staying on the phone with them until they fall asleep. And he wouldn't end the call, even after the MC dozes off, realising that he also feels assured to know that the MC is on the other end of the line.

1. Do they believe in second chances?

2. What's one thing that can make their day instantly better?

3. What's their favourite season and why?

4. How do they motivate themselves?

5. What are they most afraid of?

6. What's one thing they could never imagine themselves doing?

7. How do they define "family"?

8. If they had a family of their own what would be their favourite family tradition?

9. What's a relationship deal breaker for them?

10. If they could teach just one thing to their future child, what would that be?

11. What's one thing from their bucket list?

12. If they were an animal, what kind of animal would it be?

13. If they were to write an autobiography, what title would it have?

14. What would they change about themselves?

15. If they could be immune to just one type of crime, what criminal offense would they choose?

16. What's something that makes them roll their eyes every time they see/hear it?

17. What's their worst habit?

18. What do they do when they can't sleep?

19. What would their favourite movie trope be?

20. What's their secret talent?

21. What was the biggest realization they had about themselves?

22. How well do they know themselves?

23. If they wanted to slowly drive someone insane how would they do it?

24. If they were arrested with no explanation, what would the others assume they had done?

25. What are they battling without telling anyone about it?

26. What little secret do they have?

27. What habits do they still have from childhood?

Hello! As you've probably seen already, I'm preparing the demo for Swallow the Dark along with the next update of Forgotten Names.

After a little breakdown yesterday I realised I will be able to do them only if I get some more help. So here I am😁 making my first beta testing call.

If you're interested in Forgotten Names and you have time in september to do a little beta reading, here's how to apply:

- write me an email at [email protected] with the subject "Beta FN"

- tell me a little about your MC (gender, how they get along with T, S/A, Ilzrus and Sweets/Ray, how involved they want to become in kingdom politics, what life path they chose etc.)

- the call this time will be strictly for the rest of chapter 10 and maybe half of 11 (so I don't overwhelm you). After this, if you still want to help me, I'll be more than happy to have you alongside me in playtesting.

- you can apply until the 20th of august and the first materials will be sent to you (via email) before the 1st of september.

Hello there! These are both so nice so I tried to combine them (sort of). Hope you like it!

14. kissing each other breathless

17. kisses as a promise

I tried to combine them so you can get both, but it didn't work😶 so I decided to do 3. Hope you like it!

3. cold hands in warm hands

‘Why today?’

Ilzrus turns. ‘What?’

‘Why did it have to rain today…’, you mumble.

Today was supposed to be a special day.