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The Wayhaven Chronicles—Update+ 29/Oct/2021
🕑 Added 2021-10-29 11:11:00 +0000 UTCAlthough editing for Chapter 8 was my focus this week, I did manage to get some more of Chapter 9 done, and even finished a scene! It's a 'common' scene (the scene after the two different versions of Chapter 9 that draw it back together before branching again for the endings).
I'm not 100% happy with it so far. It definitely needs a rewrite, as it doesn't quite have the impact I'm looking for yet, but it's much easier to work from a base when than having nothing!
But I had the editing and playtesting to keep from getting too over-focused on that!
I don't know if you guys remember, but a while, while back I was talking about possibly taking out a scene from Chapter 8 in each of the LI's scenes. Well, I decided to do that in the end. It definitely needs to come at a later stage.
I didn't delete the scenes (gives me heart palpitations just thinking about getting rid of them, lol!), but they'll work better in a later chapter, probably Chapter 13. But I have already edited it, so that will be nice to just slip in when it fits!
So once I got brave enough to actually do that, Chapter 8 really has a better flow to it. Sometimes it's just gotta be done…as much as I put off doing it, hehe! :D
Next week, I can go back flip-flopping between the writing and editing with probably more focus on writing as I want to keep to schedule, as well as keeping up with edits for Chap 7 from SpunkyCat.
One of the favourite comments I've received from her so far is:
'Note: I just LOVE the whole atmosphere you’ve set up here. I know I often point out sentences here and there that really get me, but then I’d be copying this whole opening scene. And that would be just too much. Well done!'
Made me very, very happy and excited for you guys to read it, hehe! :D
Social media days are also next week! I've been SO eager to write Adam/Ava's Unseen Scene for Patreon where they receive the carnival photo and some…enigmatic and melodramatic advice from Sanja, hehe! As well as getting to draw up Mason/Morgan's bedroom layout!
Also, I know some people have been wondering how Milo is doing! He's got a way to go health-wise, unsurprisingly, but the vet is pleased with how he's coming on!
In himself, he's amazing! He's becoming much more kitten-like (vet thinks he's about 7 months) with his playing and relaxing in the home! He's put on a really good amount of weight. He even gets up onto the furniture now for a little snooze, which he wouldn't go near when he first started coming in.
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For Update+ this week, a small look into the differences of how the MC interacts with others is beginning to affect those around them.
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(If Douglas Branch not taken)
He bobs his head in the direction behind me while slumping against the nearby post. "I wasn't expecting this big of a crowd. I bet most of them aren't even here to donate."
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(If Douglas Branch Taken and has been encouraged by MC to toughen up in past choices)
He swivels his head to take in the crowd around us and, when he stands tall this time, he looks surprisingly professional. "This is quite the crowd to manage. Though I'm not sure how many are actually here to donate."
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(If Douglas Branch Taken and has not been encouraged by MC to toughen up)
He tip toes a little to lean and see past me, arching his brows, before tipping back onto his feet. "I wasn't expecting so many people to turn up." He beams a smile. "It's nice to think so many people are donating."
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The stat to toughen up Douglas is actually a hidden stat, so it'll be interesting to see Douglas' development, especially with the stuff happening in Book Three....
I hope you all have the most fabulously spooky and safe weekend! We'll be offline as usual, so I'll talk to you soon! <3
Comments
Seraphinite Games
He's certainly become much more of a complex character than he was in the original novel series I had planned, hehe! :D
Seraphinite Games
Hope you had a spooky and happy Halloween!! <3
Seraphinite Games
Aahh, what an absolutely incredible compliment! Thank you SO SO much for writing this. You don't know how much happiness and motivation this gives! Honestly, just, thank you <3 <3 <3
Seraphinite Games
I'm really interested to see how people handle Douglas' branch, and how they want to encourage Douglas...or not!
Seraphinite Games
He would be very happy for a boop! He is absolutely loving human affection now! When we first found him, he wouldn't go near anyone! He's come on so fast.
Seraphinite Games
He is coming along so fast! It's so nice to see his behaviour go from survival to enjoying himself! <3
Seraphinite Games
It's certainly going to start to show...
Seraphinite Games
It will certainly be interesting to see how people handle Douglas's side branch!
S
I have a soft spot for Douglas... I hope he turns out ok
Exana Zen
Please pass my love to Milo! I’m glad to hear he’s well, he’s absolutely adorable. 🥺❤️ Have a GREAT spooky weekend!! 🎃👻❤️
Dakota
I'm so excited! I think of book three daily and the progress you've already made on it. You're an incredible writer. You could write about the most boring thing in the world and somehow still make it interesting
Tiffy
I’m so happy to hear Milo’s doing well! He seems like such a sweet and good boy. <3 It’s funny that Douglas is the focus of Update+ this week because I was essay-ing at my friend yesterday about what I’m hoping for in his route in the future. (I have a lot of feelings about Douglas and his situation, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to help him and encourage him to reach his potential and be his best self.) Please take care, and I hope you have a great weekend! <3
Bz E
Ooh, some Douglas snippets... Also, more importantly: KITTY SO CUTE HE GO MEOW MUST BOOP
Ellie
Aw look at Milo, he's so cute! He looks healthy and it's great to know he's doing better. Thank you for the update, Sera! With each new bit of information I'm getting more and more excited for Book 3💕
Skippy Hugo
Huh. I might get to see Doug with a bit if b-bone.
Shrike
I usually don't take Douglas' route but the 'toughening up' stat is pretty interesting so I think I will focus on his character more in the future playthrough!
