I replayed Cantata today in preparation for the chapter 4 update coming on October 10th! Super duper excited for more Tellus (or Coda now, I guess?) content, he's literally my baby >.<
UPDATE NEWS!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR FEEDING US FIR!!!!!! i have a lil question for you Fir, will Cantata be monetized? I'll support this game to completion and beyond, but i don't have the money to pay for it (poverty :c) either way i will love and support the game and any other games you make :3
Hello, friend! I do want to monetize Cantata eventually, but that may just be through my Ko-Fi account. I’ve thought about offering side stories and early access there, but I haven’t had the time to write side stories. I’ve also considered putting the last half of Cantata behind a pay wall, similar to Arcadie: Second Born.
I only just found this and I binged the entire "demo" (more like a novella!) in a single sitting. Good gods the writing is spectacular and heart-wrenching, and I am desperate for the rest of the story!
I love the world-building put into it all, the descriptions of the Iredicci's abilities and culture and voices are beautiful and drew me in! Looking forward more of this wonderful work!
I both love and hate you! How can you leave me at such cliffhanger 😭😭😭😭 i was ready to throw my phone when i reach the end,,, i love your story, the journey is beautiful, sad and hopeful...i can't wait to see when you released it fully (i hope i can buy it in play store just like arcadie - second born but if not I'll just ask my sister to pay for me) this story is worth the money
I promise, the resolution to the cliffhanger will be worth the wait! The next chapter will drop October 10!
I’m updating one chapter at a time; I’m trying to keep to a quarterly schedule (a new chapter every 3 months). At some point I probably will put the rest of the story behind a paywall, like Arcadie, but not yet. I appreciate your willingness to pay though, thank you!
Hi! First let me say Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. Huge fan of Viatica and thoroughly enjoying this thus far. I have question about saving. When I save and later load where I was last at, the music doesn't play anymore. Is there something I'm doing incorrectly? It isn't a big issue at all, I just find myself more immersed when the soundtrack is playing along. Thank you!
Hello and thank you! This is normal—the browser has no cue to start the audio track when you load a save. As soon as you hit a point where a new audio track begins (say between chapters or a change in mood) the new music will start just fine. 😊
Hello! Are you on tumblr? I have a blog there where I’ve discussed this and many other bits on world lore. I’d recommend following me there: https://www.tumblr.com/fir-fireweed.
The best way to describe it, is that it sounds like polyphonic overtone singing. Or if you want an easier example, they sound like turians of the Mass Effect games. 😁
Hello, Good morning, evening, or afternoon. I would just like to say after completing of what content that is available as of now, this is my favorite IF that I have played, in fact I will replay it after I post this comment. I unfortunately do not possess the funds to buy the entirety of the IFs I want, but if I do get funds, I would like to purchase this game in its full if it is paid. I don't have a way with words unlike you, but I love the story, world, and characters you have created and I hope my sincerity will show through. It amazes me what people can create with their minds and imagination, sometimes it scares me, but it is beautiful to see.
To the creator(s?) of this IF, thank you for making it, I hope that you do well in all your endeavors and that no problems befall on you. I am excited to see what you have written for chapter 4 when it comes out later this month. Please remember to take breaks and stay both healthy and hydrated, thank you again for deciding to showcase your work to the public.
Thank you for your kind words, that is quite the compliment! I may put this IF behind a paywall at some point, maybe closer to completion. But it’s still very new, so for now you can enjoy more chapters for free. 😁 In fact, Chapter 4 is nearly complete and will release October 10!
This project is a solo endeavor, but I have the support of my family, and they’re making sure I take breaks. ❤️ Thank you for your concern, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Came over from Viatica and I gotta say I love how you write. It keeps me entertained and on the edge of my seat wanting to read. When I read Viatica, I was lucky to be able to read it without any breaks cause it was fully completed, now I must wait 😔💔. But a masterpiece takes time. My friends who I recommend Viatica to, are currently enjoying it. I have full confidence that they will read cantata too! Truly amazing at writing. You mentioned that Viatica was based off a novella you wrote 30 years ago and was inspired by dystopian literature, I was wondering if Cantata has a similar origin?
Welcome back! 🤗 No, Cantata is a brand new idea I came up with specifically as an IF. I was new to IFs a year ago and wanted to start with something familiar, hence Viatica. But this story is all new and honestly, not even fully outlined in my head, lol. It’s evolving as I write it, so we’ll all see where it goes together! 😅
i'm very new to if, thoroughly enjoyed viatica and immediately ran over to check out your other works. this was so so so delightful :D the way you write feels very genuine and brimming with life, it got me invested in the worldbuilding, story and characters right from the start. even the mc who for all intents and purposes is the way the player shapes them to be didn't feel in any way boring or like a blank slate, and was very much part of the world
Thank you for your kind words, and for reading both stories! I’m honestly relived to hear that about the MC. I was trying to be very conscious of player choice with this IF, since Viatica was a little more set.
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I replayed Cantata today in preparation for the chapter 4 update coming on October 10th! Super duper excited for more Tellus (or Coda now, I guess?) content, he's literally my baby >.<
UPDATE NEWS!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR FEEDING US FIR!!!!!! i have a lil question for you Fir, will Cantata be monetized? I'll support this game to completion and beyond, but i don't have the money to pay for it (poverty :c)
either way i will love and support the game and any other games you make :3
Hello, friend! I do want to monetize Cantata eventually, but that may just be through my Ko-Fi account. I’ve thought about offering side stories and early access there, but I haven’t had the time to write side stories. I’ve also considered putting the last half of Cantata behind a pay wall, similar to Arcadie: Second Born.
I appreciate your love and support, thank you! ❤️
<3
Honestly, I dislike side stories simply cause a lot of writers forget their main story for all the stuff they do on patreon instead. -_-
I only just found this and I binged the entire "demo" (more like a novella!) in a single sitting. Good gods the writing is spectacular and heart-wrenching, and I am desperate for the rest of the story!
I love the world-building put into it all, the descriptions of the Iredicci's abilities and culture and voices are beautiful and drew me in! Looking forward more of this wonderful work!
Thank you so much! The next chapter is dropping October 10!
My birthday is on October 10th this is so cool just like when you dropped chapter 10 of viatica
I remember posting on 10/10! Happy birthday, thank you for following along since then! ❤️
I both love and hate you! How can you leave me at such cliffhanger 😭😭😭😭 i was ready to throw my phone when i reach the end,,, i love your story, the journey is beautiful, sad and hopeful...i can't wait to see when you released it fully (i hope i can buy it in play store just like arcadie - second born but if not I'll just ask my sister to pay for me) this story is worth the money
I promise, the resolution to the cliffhanger will be worth the wait! The next chapter will drop October 10!
I’m updating one chapter at a time; I’m trying to keep to a quarterly schedule (a new chapter every 3 months). At some point I probably will put the rest of the story behind a paywall, like Arcadie, but not yet. I appreciate your willingness to pay though, thank you!
Hi! First let me say Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. Huge fan of Viatica and thoroughly enjoying this thus far. I have question about saving. When I save and later load where I was last at, the music doesn't play anymore. Is there something I'm doing incorrectly? It isn't a big issue at all, I just find myself more immersed when the soundtrack is playing along. Thank you!
Hello and thank you! This is normal—the browser has no cue to start the audio track when you load a save. As soon as you hit a point where a new audio track begins (say between chapters or a change in mood) the new music will start just fine. 😊
Okay, thank you! I thought I wasn't doing something right.
I don't know if I'm the only one who curious about this, but I would also find it helpful if there were examples of what an Iredecci voice sounds like
Hello! Are you on tumblr? I have a blog there where I’ve discussed this and many other bits on world lore. I’d recommend following me there: https://www.tumblr.com/fir-fireweed.
The best way to describe it, is that it sounds like polyphonic overtone singing. Or if you want an easier example, they sound like turians of the Mass Effect games. 😁
Hello, Good morning, evening, or afternoon. I would just like to say after completing of what content that is available as of now, this is my favorite IF that I have played, in fact I will replay it after I post this comment. I unfortunately do not possess the funds to buy the entirety of the IFs I want, but if I do get funds, I would like to purchase this game in its full if it is paid. I don't have a way with words unlike you, but I love the story, world, and characters you have created and I hope my sincerity will show through. It amazes me what people can create with their minds and imagination, sometimes it scares me, but it is beautiful to see.
To the creator(s?) of this IF, thank you for making it, I hope that you do well in all your endeavors and that no problems befall on you. I am excited to see what you have written for chapter 4 when it comes out later this month. Please remember to take breaks and stay both healthy and hydrated, thank you again for deciding to showcase your work to the public.
Thank you for your kind words, that is quite the compliment! I may put this IF behind a paywall at some point, maybe closer to completion. But it’s still very new, so for now you can enjoy more chapters for free. 😁 In fact, Chapter 4 is nearly complete and will release October 10!
This project is a solo endeavor, but I have the support of my family, and they’re making sure I take breaks. ❤️ Thank you for your concern, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Fir, very important question and idk if you've answered it before but HOW do you pronounce Iredicci? i feel like i butcher it everytime
Hi Soli! You can find the pronunciations in the in-game codex.
I butcher Tinebaille every time and I came up with the dang word, lol. 😅
OHH omg i forgot about the codex!! thank you for reminding me that even exists!! 💗
You’re welcome! It’s a good way to call attention to the codex in case anyone else was interested. 😊
NOOOO YOU DID NOT JUST LEAVE IT LIKE THAT😭😭
😇
Nicee
Came over from Viatica and I gotta say I love how you write. It keeps me entertained and on the edge of my seat wanting to read. When I read Viatica, I was lucky to be able to read it without any breaks cause it was fully completed, now I must wait 😔💔. But a masterpiece takes time. My friends who I recommend Viatica to, are currently enjoying it. I have full confidence that they will read cantata too! Truly amazing at writing. You mentioned that Viatica was based off a novella you wrote 30 years ago and was inspired by dystopian literature, I was wondering if Cantata has a similar origin?
Welcome back! 🤗 No, Cantata is a brand new idea I came up with specifically as an IF. I was new to IFs a year ago and wanted to start with something familiar, hence Viatica. But this story is all new and honestly, not even fully outlined in my head, lol. It’s evolving as I write it, so we’ll all see where it goes together! 😅
OMG I NEEED MOOOOOORE DX !!! TELLUS!!!! CLIFFHANGER WHHHYYYY!!! SO DAMN GOOODD!!!
Lol, thank you! More is in progress!
AHHHHHH!!!!
i'm very new to if, thoroughly enjoyed viatica and immediately ran over to check out your other works. this was so so so delightful :D the way you write feels very genuine and brimming with life, it got me invested in the worldbuilding, story and characters right from the start. even the mc who for all intents and purposes is the way the player shapes them to be didn't feel in any way boring or like a blank slate, and was very much part of the world
i can't wait to see how the story plays out <3
(what a mean cliffhanger though)
Thank you for your kind words, and for reading both stories! I’m honestly relived to hear that about the MC. I was trying to be very conscious of player choice with this IF, since Viatica was a little more set.
Apologies on the cliffhanger! 😆