#wtdltk

if you didn't know, ren'py Tom, the creator of Renpy, made a post a few hours ago about how he uses AI to develop Renpy--he's been doing it since 2021, a little after i first started using it.

being strongly against AI, this one has hit me HARD. i think it's important for software developers to be transparent about their usage of AI so that the people that are considering using their software can choose what to do.

well, we were not given that choice, were we? if i knew, i, personally, would have already changed engines.

i'm still a bit lost and really upset, since I just finished my import/export tool for LtGBtK/WtDLtK, the "build a save" tool is roughly in half, and I'm not sure how to move forward.

i'll continue following the discussion and waiting for a response from Tom. within this one, there's also a larger discussion about AI usage on software development in general and how difficult it is to escape it nowadays--but what does that mean? simply accepting that this is the new normal is *exactly* what would MAKE it the new normal, and I don't *want* it to be.

i'm ONE developer, working solo on every single part of this project, but one can't turn their morals on/off when it's convenient, so while changing engines at this point would be **extremely** difficult and time-consuming for me, it's not off the table yet.

i'll keep you all posted.

big hugs,

Ligia

Heello, everyone! Before anything else, as promised:

✨It's time to unveil one of the biggest secrets in Five Kingdoms... in this Free Update of Love the Guard, Be the King!✨

All the asks I couldn't answer, all the spoilers I didn't want to give, all the secrets I've been waiting to reveal since the very first moment I released CH01............. and now, you'll finally see one of those for yourself!

Take heart and keep your sword close, Dragon Commander. The world is shifting, and now it's time to discover just how much.

Play the second part of Mathias's battle route and meet one of the remaining TWO most important characters in the series. She's waiting.... but be careful, for the power of a few well-told lies can only be broken by your heart's true roar. ;)))

Play the new FREE UPDATE and see it all for yourself!

And if you did already and are looking for exclusive content, please check my Patreon or Ko-Fi to read short stories (some of them with some spice), and sneak peeks. And if you don't want to wait to play the ending of the game, check my Patreon and Ko-fi to play the Supporters Build, with the complete version of the game, already filled with exclusive new CGs, BGs, new interactions with the characters, and new content all throughout the game. :)

And THEN, after you play it, please check our NEW TRAILER! 8DDD It's already on itch.io's page, but you can watch it here too. Let me know if you like it! ❤️💕

LtGBtK is now complete, it was released on Steam and Itch, and it's finally receiving its own amazing reviews (thank you all SO MUCH 😭🥺❤️), but if what you REALLY want is to know about the second game of the series... the time has come!

Ward the Dragon, Love the King

...is coming soon. Are you ready for it?

Check my new, free post on Patreon to read a bit more about it, to see the new sprites, UI, BGs, and the new Character Creator! ;)))

Heeello, everyone,

We're every day closer to the final release, and I couldn't be more excited! 

The release is still 6 days away, but I've already started sending the Steam keys to all the current members on Patreon/Ko-fi. The full version of the game will replace this month's supporters' build. 

If you're currently a member of any Tier and don't receive your key by April 30th, please DM me!

This is how the game will look in your library for now:

And guess what!

Starting next month, I'm planning to release Ward the Dragon, Love the King exclusively on Patreon/ko-fi first, yaaaaay! ;))) The public release will come once chapter 1 is finished, so it might still take a few months. ♥ 

Considering how much work I still have to do, I'm aiming to release WtDLtK on Patreon/ko-fi on May 31st, so I can offer you the character creator (which will be a lot cooler this time) and the first part of the first chapter. ♥♥♥

As soon as I have more information, I'll share it with you. Over the next weeks, I'll start working on the first BG and the UI. I might have to release with only a few of the sprites, but I'll be adding more as time passes. ♥

If you have any questions about the steam keys, about the game itself, or anything else, feel free to leave a comment or send an ask! ;))

big, big hugs,

Ligia

This is it, you all. We’re only one update away from the very ending of the game!!!

Play for free here!

In this one,

Meet with the rest of your allies and a VERY special little one (if you didn’t already) ♥

exchange information with your allies

prepare for what’s coming next

enjoy your last moments of peace before the final battle. ;)

Aaand, as I mentioned before, next month I’ll release the final, free update of LtGBtK!

The complete game will then be available for 1 month (from March 1 to March 30) for free in its current state, which is a bit behind the supporters’ build. On April 1st, I’ll start preparing the game for its FINAL release, on April 30th!

This final release will happen on Itch.io and Steam at the same time (you can wishlist the game here if you want to support me). It’ll also have a BUNCH of new CGs, a new UI, new sprites, new functionalities (like the unlocked memories), an edited and polished text, at least 20k words of new content in the game, new exclusive short stories in the gallery, and a new screen to honor all my supporters from Ko-fi/Patreon ♥.

The supporters' build already has a big part of that, btw, so if you’d like to play a version of the game that is closer to the final version, please check my Patreon.

Thank you all SO MUCH for all your support throughout the years. You being here is what allows me to try building a career out of this. ♥♥♥

If you want to support me further, please consider:

Adding LtGBtK to your wishlist on Steam

♥ Sharing the game with your friends!!! ♥

Following me on my socials

Supporting me on Patreon

I’ll see you all soon! And if you’re curious about what’s coming next for the next game in the series, please check my Tumblr. The tag #lovelyanon and #wtdltk has a lot of answers and more info about lore and the characters in the next game (i'll add it to this post to make it easier for you all). ;))

Also I love your game!! Out of all the visual novels I’ve played, this one just sticks out to me so much in terms of writing and lore. It’s addictive and I’m so happy I stumbled upon it! Can’t wait for the next one >:))

hello there!

aww, thank you so much, anon! i'm happy you enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️

vfjbnlrufh i mean... let's just say that Mandra is very good at reading their soldiers (the result of fighting alongside them for so long), and sometimes they get really, really miffed about the things they see 🤣🤣🤣

i can't say that what Esma feels is 'merely' a crush, but you'll see a lot more of their story in the next game, so I promise you'll understand soon! ;))

it has a few adjustments to the export feature. i added a few more variables into the export files, to make sure the game will consider your previous choices in the new one (i'd forgotten to add a few variables from the first chapters xD).

please update your game and re-export your files before playing WtDLtK tomorrow! ♥

if you didn't already, you can read more about the next game release in these two free posts on patreon:

a lengthy sneak peek + comments of the UI, sprites, BGs, etc

all about the supporters' build i'll release on June 1st

big hugs!

I just released the first of our 2 short stories for this month, yay! 🥳 You can also read an important announcement regarding my choice of game engines and what to expect from the change.

You can read it:

On Patreon (announcement + part of the short story is free) :

On Ko-fi (members only): https://ko-fi.com/post/Important-Devlog--Short-Story-Mandra-in-a-Taver-H2X721EPWH

Big hugs!