Just finished and I have one thing to say to you Fir & Fireweed, I love you 🖤🖤🖤 Jokes aside, I love the story and it was heart breaking what happened to fawn and bison, horrible what happens with the chamber, and im glad its gone. This story was amazing and i plan to play through every character's romance path, robin's was amazing, as we get to navigate their discovery and acceptance of themself and their journey of their fear.
Lol, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and especially so that you enjoyed Robin’s route. I’ve never written a character like them before and I tried to give their route a lot of care and thought. Thank you for reading and for the lovely comment!
you know, i've never been a fan of dystopias, but this is something else.
with each page i returned more and more to my childhood. i'm not saying that i've experienced something like this, but about the atmosphere itself. something... dreamlike. something intimate and alive, i would say. this "fantastique" is not hidden here in the magical atmosphere and fiction, respectively, this fantastique of the lines here lies in the hope that you feel while you read, and in the unshakeable faith in the best. you feel the characters, you sympathize with them, you fight and cry shoulder to shoulder with them, you look at this peace from the window with your own eyes, this peace they came to on their own.
i couldn't stop reading, haha. this short but warm story, and what you, author, have achieved with your word, not everyone can achieve nowadays.
i'm immensely grateful to you for the rare sense of rightness and peace that you have given me. sorry if my words are not so clear, english is not my native language, but i tried to express my feelings as clearly as possible TT.
if anyone read this comment before going to the story, then i want to tell you that you won't regret it. this is not just fiction. these are pages of hope, this is the story of those in whom this hope has not found its end, those who will continue to pass this hope on to the same burning and passionate souls as themselves.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥹 This is such a beautiful way to describe my story, and I can’t tell you how touched I am to hear your experience with it. Viatica is very much a story of hope, which is something I think we all need more of right now. ❤️ Thank you, again!
First time i'm commenting on an IF (out of the tons i've read) but this story deserves it, it's simply a masterpiece. At first I was curious about how an author would spin the tale of how such impossibly strict society had come about, then I got hooked by how strongly the writing can captivate and invoke emotion on the reader. Now at the end of it, I've finally realized the sun is raising and I've spent my entire night reading this, I've cried like a baby and laughed hard, seriously I'm moved beyond words with how amaizing this story is. The bread crumbs given through the journal entries painted such a realistic downward spiral, it made me remember my history lessons about slavery here in Brazil, how very few violent and cruel enforcers were enough to make a lot of people bow in submission, deprived of their own culture and language they lost their identity, will and agency. How this scenario was made realistic, the characters are relatable and unique, and the way their emotions and struggles were delivered, all of it was perfect. Congratulations on writing the best, the most engaging IF. Looking forward to more amaizing stories.<3
(PS: forgive my sleepdeprieved ramblings and bad english, in PT-BR i would say in far less words: Parabéns por escrever essa história foda. Obrigada por compartilhar essa joia conosco.)
Ok, first, I have to tell you how I laughed after translating your comment. 🤣 You are most welcome!
Second, I’m glad the story resonated with you and I very much appreciate you sharing the personal relevance. ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment!
This was absolutely amazing - I started reading this morning and I only just realised it's past lunchtime! Not many things hook me that much.
The quality of writing was spectacular; I felt in particular the pacing was done perfectly which is not something authors always get right, as well as the description being really great and well balanced. There was a fantastic sense of candidness in the more intimate moments I really connected with - as an ace-spec enby myself I really, really appreciated the inclusive options of character and relationships etc, it helped me immerse myself in the story like not much else has for a long time, which really means an immense amount 💙
I also love how the whole plot is full of symbolism and a very important message about humans working together and respecting their values and differences. I felt the story did a really excellent job of conveying this in a super impactful manner and I sincerely hope it can reach as many people as it can - it has a lot of educational quality.
Sorry if this was a bit of an essay, I just have really high standards for writing and I'm a bit taken aback that something thoroughly surpassed them today. Well done and I can't wait to read your future literature 💙
Thank you so much for your kind words! You need never apologize for a comment like that. ☺️ I’m glad you found the story inclusive and impactful. This was my first IF and first foray into creative writing after not having done so for literal decades, so your comment means a lot! I hope to take lessons learned and improve even more with my new IF, Cantata. Thanks again! ❤️
This story is so creative, the characters so lovable, the only thing I can think bad about this story is how short it felt to me lmao
Anyways, I love your writing and I can't wait to read more about your works, Cantata is so good I can't wait to read the next chapter lol, thanks for your hard work
Not directly, but I’ve always been a big proponent of reading and the power of words. Viatica is adapted from a novella I wrote nearly 30 years ago, when I was a voracious reader of dystopian literature. It’s deeply concerning how the events of this story ring truer now than they did 30 years ago. I live in America, and I think it’s more important than ever that people speak up right now. I don’t like to wax too political, but I do believe in being human and compassionate, and speaking when needed. Thank you for asking. 😊
Just came after playing your new game! (Despirate for chapter 4 btw) You're amazing at this! Keep up the good work, and don't ever stop (or else i'll be sad and bored)
just came from the Cantata demo, LOVED IT! i am so excited to get into this one too!!! great games. i'm sure your kids are very very proud as a fellow teen haha
is it not possible to save or is my screen not wide enough (╯︵╰,)?? i know it's a bit of a stupid question but i'd like to know because the only menu options i see are restart and switch theme?
The game saves to your browser, so as long as you don’t switch browsers or clear your cache, it will save automatically. This IF was built in Twine Chapbook, which doesn’t offer multiple save slots. I talk a little about saves and why I chose this format in my devlog here: https://firfireweed.itch.io/viatica/devlog/790424/a-quick-note-regarding-saves
Thank you for giving my story a try, despite that. 😊
Truly one of the greatest interactive fiction stories I have ever written! I loved the characters (especially Lion) and the journal entries were amazing. It was so interesting seeing a character watch the slow descent of a civilization into a dystopia.
I’m bawling, screaming, and backflipping all at once. Not ONLY is this IF AMAZING but it’s also FINISHED?!? Truly a rare find. I’m honestly invested in every single one of the characters and I don’t think I’ve ever replayed a novel as much as I did this one. 10/10!!
"Of all the words I've learned, your name is my favourite" Okay you did NOT have to twist the knife. But seriously, absolutely incredible game!!! So incredibly well crafted and made me so emotional, especially Fawn and Bison's sacrifice. Hugehuge fan!!!!! Never stop writing :D
Sorry about the emotional knife, but I’m glad my characters and story connected with you that deeply! Thank you for being a fan, and for your comment! 🫶🏻
This made me cry twice for two vastly different reasons and I commend you for this incredible story. I love Lion dearly and will likely come back to this story again and again in the future. Thank you for creating this.
just realised i didnt rate viatica after reading it again last time, so i came back now to rate it and decided to read it again. by far my favorite IF of all time, and i'm kicking and pulling my hair out because i cant wait for your other IF to be fully released too hihi. thank you so much for this, it's to die for
This amazing story punched me right in the gut, made me cry, laugh and stare at the wall in deep contemplation after the end. It also sent me a message, that no matter how dire the situation, by finding a community - or even the company of a single person, we can overcome whatever it is, together. With kindness and compassion for one another.
I loved so many of the characters lines as well. They were quite simple yet so deep. "It doesn't matter who spoke first, what matters is you listened." Pack me up, send me to the feelings hospital, I am having an emergencyyyyy. 10/10, would etch this into the orbits of my eyes if I could
This comment made my day, honestly! 🥰 Viatica is ultimately a story of hope and connection, and it sounds like that message came across. If my story resonated with you in such a way, that is the highest praise! Thank you for your encouraging and kind words!
Firstly, The premise was absolutely fascinating and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!! The replayability is insane and I absolutely adore every single character
The RO’s were fleshed out beyond Mc, and the friendships were so intimate that they didn't, ever feel secondary to the romance.
The plot twist!?!?!?! Jaw dropped. The storytelling!?!?!!?! Immaculate. The world building!????!?! Amazing. THE CHARACTERS!?! Chefs kiss. Mc was so wonderfully written, the story was so wonderfully written, the journal entries!!!! Honestly this could be a trilogy and I would read everything. You are a fantastic writer, and you blend soft moments with seriousness in such a smooth way. Its actually wild if you haven't written a novel (edit: Lol I just checked the description and you have- that makes so much sense!!!)
This was beautiful, Im absolutely excited for your other IF. As I said before you're doing great and I hope you continue your awesome work ✨✨✨
Thank you so much! I read this, became so overwhelmed, and forgot to respond till days later! 😭😅 I’m glad that you loved all the characters. It was important to me that they all be unique and relevant, regardless of the romance.
This was such a lovely comment to receive, thanks again! ❤️
I wanted to leave a comment, thanking you for sharing your amazing gift with us. I wasn't expecting to so immersed and attached to the characters and story as I was, yet the way in which you describe the scenery, human struggles, present moral dilemmas, and personalities of everyone is so distinctive and detailed. To add, I greatly enjoyed how you include the player/reader into the narrative. It feels as if the story was crafted with my personality in mind, which for me, allows me to further engulf myself into the plot. There were many times I sat and contemplated over my decisions, as if they had real-life consequences. I'm not sure how you and your team managed to do that, but I appreciate all the time and effort put forth. The soundtrack also added to the emotions you feel during each chapter, heightening the experience.
This game is beautifully compelling and tragic, as if there's almost a deeper meaning behind it.
Sorry to ramble but I wanted to let you know that your hard work (and those who helped you) haven't gone unnoticed. Let this be encouragement and a boost in your confidence as your ability to create engaging stories.
Is it also possible to release the name of the songs used in the game?
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that the story resonated with you, and I appreciate the encouragement. And it has definitely been a boost in confidence!
There is no team, this was a solo effort by me, myself and I. 😊 I included a little bio about myself on the game page. My sister helped me write and brainstorm a few of the scenes, not to mention act as my constant cheerleader. I will be sure to pass your lovely comment on to her! And the music is not my own but the works of two different artists I found on Pixabay: Sergii Pavkin and Aleksey Chistilin.
okay, as someone who is EXTREMELY picky when it comes to literally anything; This was absolutely amazing…I literally have no other words.
Though….. I do wish that there was a function that allowed you to save and export your progress though… (I’m a really busy person so I had to restart a couple times). I feel like it would also make it easier to get different ending ands try out different LI routes without having to completely restart. But honestly? That’s the only thing I can think of. Otherwise, this was amazingly well written with deep world and character building. Along with being immersive.
please keep up the great work, you’re an amazing author (definitely my favorite IF author by far).
Beautiful game! Played the whole thing in one sitting because I got so into it. I especially loved the little journal entries between chapters. It was so cool getting to see the original progression along with the current, if that makes any sense. If I could rate this 6/5 stars I would have :D
Hi, I'm an amateur writer and I just LOVE Viatica!! It's such a perfect, wholesome story. Can I ask how many words it is? I'm trying to write an IF of my own but I think I keep overshooting the length it should be :)
Hello, fellow writer! Viatica is 170k words. I found this to be a manageable length for my first IF. It’s definitely easy to overshoot with branching, as I’m finding out with my new one. 😅
Hi, loving the story but during the romance with Heron, after the ah..ahem, *wink* scene, there is always an unexpected error that occurs which doesn't let me continue the route. I figured I should bring it up to your attention!
Hi! Can you take a screenshot of the error?Myself and others have played through so many times without trouble, you should be able to. Have you tried restarting a new game?
Okay so I tested it and the error sees to happen on my google chrome browser where this error will appear. However, if I use any other browser instead, the error never pops up. Here's the error. I found a work around by just using Opera instead but it's just an odd thing I discovered.
That… is weird. 😅 Thank you for sharing the screenshot!
A few readers mentioned getting that error between updates, like when they tried playing an old save after an update. Best guess is that there’s something going on in the cache. I would recommend clearing your browser cache and starting over. Unfortunately, it means starting from the beginning, I’m sorry.
such a beautiful story omg im never gonna stop thinking about this. the world building is so immersive and the characters feel so real. thank you for making this, it made my night
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Just finished and I have one thing to say to you Fir & Fireweed, I love you 🖤🖤🖤 Jokes aside, I love the story and it was heart breaking what happened to fawn and bison, horrible what happens with the chamber, and im glad its gone. This story was amazing and i plan to play through every character's romance path, robin's was amazing, as we get to navigate their discovery and acceptance of themself and their journey of their fear.
Lol, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and especially so that you enjoyed Robin’s route. I’ve never written a character like them before and I tried to give their route a lot of care and thought. Thank you for reading and for the lovely comment!
you know, i've never been a fan of dystopias, but this is something else.
with each page i returned more and more to my childhood. i'm not saying that i've experienced something like this, but about the atmosphere itself. something... dreamlike. something intimate and alive, i would say. this "fantastique" is not hidden here in the magical atmosphere and fiction, respectively, this fantastique of the lines here lies in the hope that you feel while you read, and in the unshakeable faith in the best. you feel the characters, you sympathize with them, you fight and cry shoulder to shoulder with them, you look at this peace from the window with your own eyes, this peace they came to on their own.
i couldn't stop reading, haha. this short but warm story, and what you, author, have achieved with your word, not everyone can achieve nowadays.
i'm immensely grateful to you for the rare sense of rightness and peace that you have given me. sorry if my words are not so clear, english is not my native language, but i tried to express my feelings as clearly as possible TT.
if anyone read this comment before going to the story, then i want to tell you that you won't regret it. this is not just fiction. these are pages of hope, this is the story of those in whom this hope has not found its end, those who will continue to pass this hope on to the same burning and passionate souls as themselves.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥹 This is such a beautiful way to describe my story, and I can’t tell you how touched I am to hear your experience with it. Viatica is very much a story of hope, which is something I think we all need more of right now. ❤️ Thank you, again!
First time i'm commenting on an IF (out of the tons i've read) but this story deserves it, it's simply a masterpiece. At first I was curious about how an author would spin the tale of how such impossibly strict society had come about, then I got hooked by how strongly the writing can captivate and invoke emotion on the reader. Now at the end of it, I've finally realized the sun is raising and I've spent my entire night reading this, I've cried like a baby and laughed hard, seriously I'm moved beyond words with how amaizing this story is. The bread crumbs given through the journal entries painted such a realistic downward spiral, it made me remember my history lessons about slavery here in Brazil, how very few violent and cruel enforcers were enough to make a lot of people bow in submission, deprived of their own culture and language they lost their identity, will and agency. How this scenario was made realistic, the characters are relatable and unique, and the way their emotions and struggles were delivered, all of it was perfect. Congratulations on writing the best, the most engaging IF. Looking forward to more amaizing stories.<3
(PS: forgive my sleepdeprieved ramblings and bad english, in PT-BR i would say in far less words: Parabéns por escrever essa história foda. Obrigada por compartilhar essa joia conosco.)
Ok, first, I have to tell you how I laughed after translating your comment. 🤣 You are most welcome!
Second, I’m glad the story resonated with you and I very much appreciate you sharing the personal relevance. ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment!
I have no words... This is so peak chat. The game is also finished so definately recommend giving it a try <3
Thank you!
This was absolutely amazing - I started reading this morning and I only just realised it's past lunchtime! Not many things hook me that much.
The quality of writing was spectacular; I felt in particular the pacing was done perfectly which is not something authors always get right, as well as the description being really great and well balanced. There was a fantastic sense of candidness in the more intimate moments I really connected with - as an ace-spec enby myself I really, really appreciated the inclusive options of character and relationships etc, it helped me immerse myself in the story like not much else has for a long time, which really means an immense amount 💙
I also love how the whole plot is full of symbolism and a very important message about humans working together and respecting their values and differences. I felt the story did a really excellent job of conveying this in a super impactful manner and I sincerely hope it can reach as many people as it can - it has a lot of educational quality.
Sorry if this was a bit of an essay, I just have really high standards for writing and I'm a bit taken aback that something thoroughly surpassed them today. Well done and I can't wait to read your future literature 💙
Thank you so much for your kind words! You need never apologize for a comment like that. ☺️ I’m glad you found the story inclusive and impactful. This was my first IF and first foray into creative writing after not having done so for literal decades, so your comment means a lot! I hope to take lessons learned and improve even more with my new IF, Cantata. Thanks again! ❤️
This story was so much fun to read!
I remember I was reading this about a year ago, I dont remember why I stopped, but I rece tly found it again and wow I’m glad I did!
I love Robin my bae <3 They’re so sweet!
But Ferrets my chosen partner. I love her fire!
I’m so glad to hear you picked it back up and gave it a try, thank you! ❤️
reminds me of 1984 sm
This story was inspired by 1984 and other dystopian works. I was a big fan of them all in my youth. 😊
This story is so creative, the characters so lovable, the only thing I can think bad about this story is how short it felt to me lmao
Anyways, I love your writing and I can't wait to read more about your works, Cantata is so good I can't wait to read the next chapter lol, thanks for your hard work
Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear!
I really liked that in the end, everyone finally found their voice. I honestly feel like this can relate to some real-world stuff.
Thank you! And you’re absolutely right.
If I may, from what I've seen your games seem to have a moral based around voices. Is there a reason for that?
Not directly, but I’ve always been a big proponent of reading and the power of words. Viatica is adapted from a novella I wrote nearly 30 years ago, when I was a voracious reader of dystopian literature. It’s deeply concerning how the events of this story ring truer now than they did 30 years ago. I live in America, and I think it’s more important than ever that people speak up right now. I don’t like to wax too political, but I do believe in being human and compassionate, and speaking when needed. Thank you for asking. 😊
YES! I KNEW ID LIKE YOU. I'm also from America so that's why I was so curious.
❤️❤️❤️
Just came after playing your new game! (Despirate for chapter 4 btw) You're amazing at this! Keep up the good work, and don't ever stop (or else i'll be sad and bored)
Hahaha, thank you!
Do you know when the next chapter of cantata is planned to come out? no rush, just.... mildly desperate
A very rough estimate would be September or October. Chapter 4 is a biggie, and I have several vacations planned with my family over the summer.
I love you work so much that I have to stop playing...save it for later🥹🥹
Aww, thank you for spreading out the love! 😁
just came from the Cantata demo, LOVED IT! i am so excited to get into this one too!!! great games. i'm sure your kids are very very proud as a fellow teen haha
Thank you! I hope you enjoy Viatica, too. Cantata is definitely more polished, but Viatica is my first love, so to speak.
And my kids are my best cheerleaders! 💕
is it not possible to save or is my screen not wide enough (╯︵╰,)?? i know it's a bit of a stupid question but i'd like to know because the only menu options i see are restart and switch theme?
The game saves to your browser, so as long as you don’t switch browsers or clear your cache, it will save automatically. This IF was built in Twine Chapbook, which doesn’t offer multiple save slots. I talk a little about saves and why I chose this format in my devlog here: https://firfireweed.itch.io/viatica/devlog/790424/a-quick-note-regarding-saves
Thank you for giving my story a try, despite that. 😊
I really enjoyed the slow seeing how it got to that point between chapters
Do you mean the journal entries? Those weren’t in my original novella and I’m pretty delighted with the idea, too, and how they turned out. Thank you!
Truly one of the greatest interactive fiction stories I have ever written! I loved the characters (especially Lion) and the journal entries were amazing. It was so interesting seeing a character watch the slow descent of a civilization into a dystopia.
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I’m bawling, screaming, and backflipping all at once. Not ONLY is this IF AMAZING but it’s also FINISHED?!? Truly a rare find. I’m honestly invested in every single one of the characters and I don’t think I’ve ever replayed a novel as much as I did this one. 10/10!!
Hahaha, I’d love to see what bawling, screaming, and backflipping all at once looks like! 😂
I’m so glad you enjoyed and replayed it! Thank you for this amazing compliment!
"Of all the words I've learned, your name is my favourite" Okay you did NOT have to twist the knife. But seriously, absolutely incredible game!!! So incredibly well crafted and made me so emotional, especially Fawn and Bison's sacrifice. Hugehuge fan!!!!! Never stop writing :D
Sorry about the emotional knife, but I’m glad my characters and story connected with you that deeply! Thank you for being a fan, and for your comment! 🫶🏻
This made me cry twice for two vastly different reasons and I commend you for this incredible story. I love Lion dearly and will likely come back to this story again and again in the future. Thank you for creating this.
You are so very welcome! Thank you for reading it! I’m glad you like Lion; I have to admit being partial to him myself. 😏
just realised i didnt rate viatica after reading it again last time, so i came back now to rate it and decided to read it again. by far my favorite IF of all time, and i'm kicking and pulling my hair out because i cant wait for your other IF to be fully released too hihi. thank you so much for this, it's to die for
Aww, you’re welcome! And thank YOU for returning and rereading! ❤️
This amazing story punched me right in the gut, made me cry, laugh and stare at the wall in deep contemplation after the end. It also sent me a message, that no matter how dire the situation, by finding a community - or even the company of a single person, we can overcome whatever it is, together. With kindness and compassion for one another.
I loved so many of the characters lines as well. They were quite simple yet so deep. "It doesn't matter who spoke first, what matters is you listened." Pack me up, send me to the feelings hospital, I am having an emergencyyyyy. 10/10, would etch this into the orbits of my eyes if I could
This comment made my day, honestly! 🥰 Viatica is ultimately a story of hope and connection, and it sounds like that message came across. If my story resonated with you in such a way, that is the highest praise! Thank you for your encouraging and kind words!
One of the best IFs I've read, thank you for writing this masterpiece. 👍
You are most welcome, thank you for reading!
Firstly, The premise was absolutely fascinating and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!! The replayability is insane and I absolutely adore every single character
The RO’s were fleshed out beyond Mc, and the friendships were so intimate that they didn't, ever feel secondary to the romance.
The plot twist!?!?!?! Jaw dropped. The storytelling!?!?!!?! Immaculate. The world building!????!?! Amazing. THE CHARACTERS!?! Chefs kiss. Mc was so wonderfully written, the story was so wonderfully written, the journal entries!!!! Honestly this could be a trilogy and I would read everything. You are a fantastic writer, and you blend soft moments with seriousness in such a smooth way. Its actually wild if you haven't written a novel (edit: Lol I just checked the description and you have- that makes so much sense!!!)
This was beautiful, Im absolutely excited for your other IF. As I said before you're doing great and I hope you continue your awesome work ✨✨✨
Thank you so much! I read this, became so overwhelmed, and forgot to respond till days later! 😭😅 I’m glad that you loved all the characters. It was important to me that they all be unique and relevant, regardless of the romance.
This was such a lovely comment to receive, thanks again! ❤️
I wanted to leave a comment, thanking you for sharing your amazing gift with us. I wasn't expecting to so immersed and attached to the characters and story as I was, yet the way in which you describe the scenery, human struggles, present moral dilemmas, and personalities of everyone is so distinctive and detailed. To add, I greatly enjoyed how you include the player/reader into the narrative. It feels as if the story was crafted with my personality in mind, which for me, allows me to further engulf myself into the plot. There were many times I sat and contemplated over my decisions, as if they had real-life consequences. I'm not sure how you and your team managed to do that, but I appreciate all the time and effort put forth. The soundtrack also added to the emotions you feel during each chapter, heightening the experience.
This game is beautifully compelling and tragic, as if there's almost a deeper meaning behind it.
Sorry to ramble but I wanted to let you know that your hard work (and those who helped you) haven't gone unnoticed. Let this be encouragement and a boost in your confidence as your ability to create engaging stories.
Is it also possible to release the name of the songs used in the game?
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that the story resonated with you, and I appreciate the encouragement. And it has definitely been a boost in confidence!
There is no team, this was a solo effort by me, myself and I. 😊 I included a little bio about myself on the game page. My sister helped me write and brainstorm a few of the scenes, not to mention act as my constant cheerleader. I will be sure to pass your lovely comment on to her! And the music is not my own but the works of two different artists I found on Pixabay: Sergii Pavkin and Aleksey Chistilin.
Thank you!
okay, as someone who is EXTREMELY picky when it comes to literally anything; This was absolutely amazing…I literally have no other words.
Though….. I do wish that there was a function that allowed you to save and export your progress though… (I’m a really busy person so I had to restart a couple times). I feel like it would also make it easier to get different ending ands try out different LI routes without having to completely restart. But honestly? That’s the only thing I can think of. Otherwise, this was amazingly well written with deep world and character building. Along with being immersive.
please keep up the great work, you’re an amazing author (definitely my favorite IF author by far).
Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️
I hear you on the saves. I built this in Twine Chapbook which doesn’t offer save slots; but my new IF is built in Sugarcube for this reason!
yeah….. totally get you there….. I’ll definitely check out your new IF though! I’m so exited to start it tonight 😊😊❤️
Beautiful game! Played the whole thing in one sitting because I got so into it. I especially loved the little journal entries between chapters. It was so cool getting to see the original progression along with the current, if that makes any sense. If I could rate this 6/5 stars I would have :D
Thank you so much! The journal entries weren’t in the original novella and I’m pretty proud of them myself, lol. 😁
Where can i download it?
There is no download, the game is built to be played in browser.
oh, thank you though!! :D
Hi, I'm an amateur writer and I just LOVE Viatica!! It's such a perfect, wholesome story. Can I ask how many words it is? I'm trying to write an IF of my own but I think I keep overshooting the length it should be :)
Hello, fellow writer! Viatica is 170k words. I found this to be a manageable length for my first IF. It’s definitely easy to overshoot with branching, as I’m finding out with my new one. 😅
Good luck with your IF!
Hi, loving the story but during the romance with Heron, after the ah..ahem, *wink* scene, there is always an unexpected error that occurs which doesn't let me continue the route. I figured I should bring it up to your attention!
Hi! Can you take a screenshot of the error?Myself and others have played through so many times without trouble, you should be able to. Have you tried restarting a new game?
Okay so I tested it and the error sees to happen on my google chrome browser where this error will appear. However, if I use any other browser instead, the error never pops up. Here's the error. I found a work around by just using Opera instead but it's just an odd thing I discovered.
That… is weird. 😅 Thank you for sharing the screenshot!
A few readers mentioned getting that error between updates, like when they tried playing an old save after an update. Best guess is that there’s something going on in the cache. I would recommend clearing your browser cache and starting over. Unfortunately, it means starting from the beginning, I’m sorry.
Download link？
Glad to see it finished. And what an awesome ending. Also, wholesome.
Thank you so much. That was fantastic experience.
It was my pleasure, thank you for reading it!
such a beautiful story omg im never gonna stop thinking about this. the world building is so immersive and the characters feel so real. thank you for making this, it made my night
You are most welcome! Thank you for reading!