Adastra Build 12 pt. 1 - Crossroads
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In which you learn about death.
As you might be able to tell by the title, this update got a bit big. I found myself having a hard time finding a stopping point in the scenes that follow this update. I did not want to delay it any longer for you guys, so I've decided to split it into two parts, similar to what I did for build 9. The update size is smaller than average Adastra builds I've done in the past, more on par with an Echo update, however, once I finish the second half, it will be quite a bit longer. If you'd like to wait for the full build, I plan to release the second portion on the 5th (and I promise it WILL be released that day, as it is mostly written). Still, a lot happens in this update, in fact you could say it's all been building up to this.
Sorry if this is a bit disappointing, I really did have some issues with the story here, and again, the holidays caught me by surprise somehow. Anyway, to me the biggest issue is that it all feels a bit rushed, but you can let me know if it's bothersome in the comments and I'll see what I can do about fixing it before pt. 2. Also, corrections for any errors or typos are also welcome!
Comments
This got to me ;-;
Hoops
2020-01-03 05:14:05 +0000 UTCI'm not crying! You're crying! :<
2020-01-01 09:09:33 +0000 UTCI'm fairly certain that is a vision of the past. Specifically, the event that he told the MC about on the beach where he kissed the son of a triumvir, unaware that the event was being recorded.
Swearwolf
2019-12-30 22:36:55 +0000 UTCI thought that maybe the vision the MC has the first time they die possibly foreshadows the reincarnation into a wolf body with the whole amicus hugging a wolf on a balcony and it specifically mentions amicus looking a bit thinner in the vision and after he'd been in the dungeon for a while
Zor
2019-12-30 21:27:40 +0000 UTCI swear if that's the case I'm taking away my Patreon support.
akumathedarkone
2019-12-29 17:56:10 +0000 UTCAm I the only one who is worried about what the Monitor said? You know, "Amicus will be coming for you soon, just wait for him". Becouse I can totally see Amicus taking away his own life after all he's gone through. Adastra could be ending like a futuristic Romeo and Juliet :(
Aldolfooo
2019-12-28 11:38:31 +0000 UTCThe fact that the MC is human is central to the story. If they can slap him in a blank wolf or something then I would question why they can't just clone his original body.
Swearwolf
2019-12-28 00:02:33 +0000 UTCThought that too because how do you bring someone back after THAT. Last time was like ok I see how that can happened but this? Idk
DemonicAlpha
2019-12-27 22:38:09 +0000 UTCCan you at least tell us if the MC will stay a human or not? I get a feeling the MC is no longer going to be human anymore.
CaptainJackal
2019-12-27 19:43:52 +0000 UTCYeah, when Amicus said that ngl I teared up. I honestly can't name any other piece of media that has ever made me do that. Regarding Alex, I honestly think he is almost as bad as Cato now, maybe even worse. I doubt Amicus will be in a forgiving mood after having his brother poisoned and the love of his life bleed to death in his arms, and I can only imagine his fury when he finds out that this is all Alex's fault in the first place.
Swearwolf
2019-12-27 15:20:46 +0000 UTCHe said it in this update " I've done in the past, more on par with an Echo update, however, once I finish the second half, it will be quite a bit longer. If you'd like to wait for the full build, I plan to release the second portion on the 5th (and I promise it WILL be released that day, as it is mostly written)."
Poro
2019-12-27 06:05:37 +0000 UTCsame someone said there isnt a bad ending but from what everyone is saying i think there's only one direct route for now. because no matter what anyone else chose they still got the bad ending so we'll see next update.
DemonicAlpha
2019-12-26 23:27:12 +0000 UTC"we'll grow old together....." Ok 1. who's paying for my damn therapy sessions??!! 2. Why........? just why?????! that hurt so much. I felt like i was the MC himself I felt so involved and it only hurt that much more. And the rage I have towards that damn cat right now is indescribable... The fifth cant come fast enough let me tell you...But despite the heartbreak I went through I think what made it hurt so much was the love that blossomed between these two. Talk about finding love in a broken place. Minus that last horrible scene If i had to go through all of everything up until this point if it meant having that one that loves me as much as amicus loves the MC, I would hands down. Maybe even the last scene. I would risk my life for him. I just....I mean....I am so hurt lol
DemonicAlpha
2019-12-26 23:22:46 +0000 UTCNot sure on that one, however I don't think he said anything about this being the last one. That being said, the second part could be the last update? I'm hopeful that there will be at least one or two more after the second part on the 5th.
Poro
2019-12-26 08:24:08 +0000 UTCHe said the second part will be released on the 5th!
Poro
2019-12-26 00:58:40 +0000 UTCjust asking, when is the next update going to come? i know you're probably really busy, its fine if you cant answer just yet.
2019-12-25 22:20:41 +0000 UTCI LOVE the dialogue between Amicus and the MC towards the end. Literally replayed that scene like 20 times. Made me cry, thank you for this, and keep up the fantastic work.
CaptainJackal
2019-12-25 02:34:42 +0000 UTCDo you remember what you said when the parents asked you if you thought Amicus would be a good Emperor? Saying "no" there seems to be a trigger for the bad ending as far as I can tell. I chose "Infinity" when asked about death, chose to tell Amicus to trust Neferu, said "I don't know" when asked if Amicus would be a good emperor, and chose to submit to the parents and I avoided the bad ending. You might need to make a new save and make different choices.
Swearwolf
2019-12-25 01:02:32 +0000 UTCMerry Christmas Echo !
Snow Kruzer
2019-12-24 22:04:08 +0000 UTCSo......not what I expected at all. This was a great early Christmas present Howly but...damn!!! Great update! Can't wait for the next one!! But um....so did I get the bad route? I chose to trust Neferu and said yes to the Parents, but to me this feels like the bad ending. There was no to be continued, our character dies, Amicus is crying and I'm crying! Plz someone clear this up for me! I need to know!!!
Lazarus
2019-12-24 20:57:42 +0000 UTC*Spoiler Alert* I really enjoyed how tense this update was. True, it was a bit short, but since this isn't the final product, you can still go back and add things for the final product. I'm hoping that we get to talk to Cassius in limbo for the next part. It would be funny, because it would be the second time they both are together in front of the Monitor. Also, in the case that MC and/or Cassius dies, it would be good for them to come to an understanding and at least part on amenable terms.
Bullhead
2019-12-24 19:52:49 +0000 UTCHoly hell. There are Hollywood blockbusters out there that have moved me less than this game; excellent writing and storytelling, as always! Had to sit down for a while after playing this because I was NOT prepared for what just transpired. Looking forward to the next update!
2019-12-24 18:38:58 +0000 UTCI chose to trust the jackle and said yes to the parents
Frictionless202
2019-12-24 14:21:49 +0000 UTCSo wait is he gonna come back to life again or is there another ending that sees him living cause from the choices i made i dont see how it would affect the out come of the fight
Frictionless202
2019-12-24 14:20:37 +0000 UTCEven my English is quite lousy, I still cried in front of my computer. To see what happened at the end of this update is the hardest thing in this month. That broke my heart. Looking forward to the next update.
RoyLee
2019-12-24 14:19:08 +0000 UTCGlad Cato's dying though
Snow Kruzer
2019-12-24 12:55:16 +0000 UTCI think the changes will appear in the next update, on the 5th. Since it's one part split in two.
Snow Kruzer
2019-12-24 12:54:22 +0000 UTCOkay I tried not to, but I cried
Snow Kruzer
2019-12-24 12:53:36 +0000 UTCow my heart
2019-12-24 12:46:33 +0000 UTCI just finished the update and I did a few test runs but so far I haven't found any differences in the story based on the choices you make (other than the sfw/nsfw choice). If anyone has found them I would love it if you could reply with a spoiler warning so other people who want to find it themselves still can, and just put the choices to get the different ending, so I can still see the other ending without spoilers. That being said I still loved this update and I will surely be counting down the days to the 5th! Happy Holidays to everyone on the team and to all you readers!
Poro
2019-12-24 12:33:48 +0000 UTC😢............😭...............💔
LLVPandaSevron
2019-12-24 11:48:07 +0000 UTCThank you for this, I'm starting now and will reply with thoughts, I just wanted you to know that you've really made my holiday special this year. I always spend it alone, without support, without anyone but this...this does bring emotion back into my life. Just know I'm grateful more than I can express with words and I hope you can enjoy your holiday and that everyone's words gives you ease and peace of mind to keep your head high...everyone who worked on this. Have a great holiday and hope to see you next year!
LLVPandaSevron
2019-12-24 11:13:43 +0000 UTCOn a meaner, bitchier, karmical hand(I guess I have 3 hands), CATO NEEDS TO D I E
AxlAlecksAkra
2019-12-24 10:27:57 +0000 UTCWelcome to: Anxiety
AxlAlecksAkra
2019-12-24 10:20:19 +0000 UTCi just finished playing this update and i don't know what to say. all i know that i can say is that i can't wait until the next update get released to see how the story will continue.
2019-12-24 10:16:50 +0000 UTCHOWLY OMG! I'm screaming the entire time I play this update! AAAAAAA!!! I CANNOT! I CANNOT! AMICUS IS SO SAD QmQ THIS CANNOT BE THE END AAAAAAAA On another, more serious and less hysterical, note, this update literally made me so anxious, I kept tying knots in my stomach with each click. Let's hope for wonderful things to come. Also thanks for the reassurance, I was not sure I was picking the right options until this update UmU I cannot wait for the next one.
AxlAlecksAkra
2019-12-24 10:15:47 +0000 UTCSo ... I wasn't expecting that. I'm looking forward to part 2.
Xyverz
2019-12-24 10:09:50 +0000 UTCGoodness... this update has left me in an emotional wreck. This marks the first time any VN has drawn tears from my eyes. "We'll grow old... together" really got to me. Here's to hoping Amicus gets a happy ending he deserves. Thanks for a wonderful update Howly and Haps for the amazing art. I'm greatly anticipating the next one!
2019-12-24 09:39:00 +0000 UTCI do wanna say Howly that I think the Mac version might be bugged, cause other people chose the same options I did and I got the a bad thing whereas they got "To be continued". I made a fresh game file and picked the same options again and instead of the "bad thing" I got To Be Continued. It might be an issue with saves carried over from older versions on the Mac version? Not sure but it was bizarre. I've got a file where I wrote down what decisions I picked along the way over the past few months so I'm pretty positive I didn't mess up anywhere.
Puma
2019-12-24 09:12:49 +0000 UTCThis update made me cry hard when I got that ending. The whole last 5 minutes was an experience and yeah I think we need a support group hahahaha.
Puma
2019-12-24 09:10:46 +0000 UTCYou know what? I don't think I've ever cried playing a visual novel or even just reading a story so that's definitely a first. Thank you very much for such a well written story and im excited (also anxious lol) for the next updates and the future!! I'll be over here clearing my eyes out!!
Kaiderg
2019-12-24 08:33:17 +0000 UTCGood writing though gotta day it takes a lot to make me literally throw away a whole computer go hard man
2019-12-24 08:10:59 +0000 UTCeveryone is gonna be coming out of this VN with PTSD
Swearwolf
2019-12-24 08:10:07 +0000 UTCTime to go buy a new laptop mine is now tainted with an unforgettable depression
2019-12-24 08:07:45 +0000 UTCBEST UPDATE YOU’VE MADE, HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING HOLIDAY HOWLY BECAUSE THIS WAS AN AMAZING EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT DUDE!
Dylan Lewis
2019-12-24 07:58:17 +0000 UTCHoly moly, what a bombshell update. I'm honestly really grateful you made the decision to split it into parts, but still, this is gonna be on my mind all through Christmas! I guess I can always look at Haps' festive art of the characters to put my heart at ease...
Patrick Taylor
2019-12-24 07:53:15 +0000 UTCwell time to start an emotional support group for this game cause that absolutely destroyed me.
connor
2019-12-24 07:52:38 +0000 UTCNot gonna lie fam it's real sad boy hours right now, every click of the mouse was like a knife in my heart
Swearwolf
2019-12-24 07:46:40 +0000 UTCDamn it, I’m crying so much right now. Beautiful writing howly, I only noticed tht when we first meet Alex he says Marco instead of the users name and in the theater there’s an Quietly, sit down... the i is missing . Can't wait for part 2!!
Jeremy Hybrid
2019-12-24 07:36:16 +0000 UTC
