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[milaswriting]

wrote *actual words* for the first time in over four months. niceee

#rambles* #life is hectic and escapism feels now

[milaswriting]

I just found and played the demo and I love it! I keep going back between our werewolf and vampire. So I'm looking forward to more! Also keep up the good work and take your time 🙂

Aw, thank you so much!! I’m so happy that this is still a story that people love to read. Here’s to be writing more about supernaturals and giving you loads more content in the near future

#ask #I am super late to answering stuff but I hope you know that messages in my inbox make me happy

[milaswriting]

When my Depression kicks in, which is about each day, I replay your demo and it brings myself such joy I actually find myself smiling and laughing, its a wonderful feeling so I need to say thank you very much. I'm wishing you the best and myself and your fan base will be patient and support you each step.

I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to answer these, but it doesn’t mean I appreciate them any less. I can’t thank you enough for the love and support, especially when there are times when university takes over my life and I just don’t have the time to come on here. Soo thank you <33

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[milaswriting]

Chop Shop is strictly 18+ for language, themes, and potential explicit content. 

🔗 - Game Intro | Bug Report | Ko-Fi

Episode Three is now available! (+ 86,000) - PLAY HERE

Get your first taste of the underground car scene.

Meet some other players in the game.

Be made an offer.

5 achievements up for grabs!

And more!

AN: thank you so much for the patience - i've been dying to put this update out. lots of new characters and lots of variation!! there are 3 major paths to choose between in this ep, i recommend trying them all out! and thank you to my betas for keeping me sane lmao

This update comes with a patch and UI refresh (Version 1.1.2) Notes are under the cut. If preferred, you can access them in game in the start menu.

STORY

EPISODE 01:

MC should now be able to smoke! Buying cigarettes at the shop was not triggering correctly. If playing with an old save, you DO NOT have to restart as code at the beginning of EP 03 has resolved the error. Player will need to restart if they wish to read smoking related scenes in previous episodes.

Updated MC Name selection. Player can now choose from a list of names instead of having to input one to proceed.

Player can now give Taha their chocolate bar if it's in their inventory.

When asking Maz about their scars, the second choice 'You want to ask about it but you're going to keep your mouth shut.' should now take you to the correct response.

Extended and updated 'End Game' scenes.

EPISODE 02:

If MC is faint after exiting the car, but also drunk, they should now get the fainting scene, followed by Dilani helping the MC in the bathroom.

UI + TECHNICAL

SETTINGS:

Autoname Save is now defaulted to ON. This is to add ease and flow to gameplay, especially for mobile, tablet, and app users, instead of calling for an inputted saved name. If player wants to input save names, toggle Autoname Saves to OFF.

Autoname Save previously only used the forename of the MC but now includes the surname as well.

Removed the Fullscreen toggle as it is only intended for desktop use. Player can still toggle fullscreen function via the UI bar on the desktop interface.

Added a choice indicator toggle. (This probably won't come into effect until EP 04 or 05)

Changed serif font from Vollkron to EB Garamond.

OTHER:

Changing the MC's pronouns via the Dashboard has been updated. Additionally, after confirmation will take player back to the Dashboard and not close the dialog boxes entirely.

Hovering over 'Personality', 'Motives', and 'Skills' titles in the Dashboard will now display an information box with a definition. Mobile and tablet users will need to tap on the title.

'Resume Game' now only appears on the main menu when there is an autosave in the saves log.

Choices styling changes.

General UI and button style changes.

Fixed errors with the text message styling.

Added styling for reading text off of a page in game.

Darkened blue in light theme 'Skyline' to reduce eye strain.

CREATE A SAVE

Introducing Create a Save! This feature allows players to quickly manufacture a save file and start at a later point in the game.

Set your identity, appearance, history, and statistics; including personality, motives, and skills. Continue to set key decisions made in previous episodes.

Randomise options available for creating a PC and key decisions.

OTHER

Fixed gaps and spacing issues.

Minor phrasing and sentence structure changes.

Grammar and typo fixes.

whew -- that's a lot of patch notes! apologies for so much that needed to be fixed.

this update shouldn't break/ mess with saves but as a disclaimer i will say, if you spot anything funky, broken, or you don't think things are triggering correctly, try starting a new save. the new create a save feature is incredibly code heavy, and it's been tested relentlessly, but i wouldn't be surprised if something crops up.

if starting a new save doesn't resolve your issue - please submit to bug report or just send me an ask/message.

some things have been meaning to get fixed for Some Time - thank you to everyone that is using the bug report form!

apologies if there are typos and/or bugs - this was a long one to edit and my lovely betas did an OUTSTANDING job reading so much for ep 3 - thank you so much again!!! this time i am going to give it a bit more time before i put together a patch so i can grab more error responses haha.

create a save has also added a wee chunk to the word count, somewhere around 6k, but i'm not including it in the episode 03 word count as it's purely code. so, if you think the total wc is off, that's why!

if you've read this far, happy reading and thank you so much for the continued support!! :) - becky <3

#I am very very late #but congrats Becky! #how fun! #others games

[milaswriting]

I JUST CAME BACK TO YOUR BLOG??? AND I IMMEDIATELY GET HIT WITH THE MOST EARTH SHATTERING FEELS EVER FROM THAT RO SCENARIO??? GOD K & A JUST ACCEPT MY LOVE PLS

I’m going to take this as a compliment, haha. Can’t wait for A and K to cave and accept the love they deserve <3

#ask #a dempsey #k de la renta

[milaswriting]

The ROs after MC tells them “I wish so much that you saw yourself like I see you”? 🥺

A would be very stunned: slow blinking, lips parted and raised eyebrow, kind of stunned. They’re words that A would think about for the rest of the day and even though it’s a compliment, it would bother them in ways they can’t describe.

B would jokingly mumble, “and how do you see me? because I’d love to know.” They’re someone that doesn’t need any indication that they have self-esteem issues, but they’d definitely feel a jolt of happiness at the fact that someone they care about feels so positively about them.

K would lean back, avoid your eyes and casually mutter, “you’re getting soft with me.” Softness always makes K feel…things, and they’re not the best at accepting that, but when they’re alone those are definitely words they’d think and smile at.

P would instantly say “do you want to know how I see you?” all bright and wide-eyed, just them immediately wanting to return the compliment to someone they like. It’d also let them know that they’re not ‘too much’ or too emotional of a person because that’s something they’ve struggled with.

#ask #ro scenarios

[milaswriting]

Tried to DM you but can't, asking if I can join your highest tier Patreon? I'm all set just let me know. I always like to ask before anything. Thank you.

You definitely can join the highest tier on my Patreon :)

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[milaswriting]

K: of course MC and I aren’t…they aren’t my…we’re not together! No one thinks that!

B: oh reeeeeally. Hey everyone! Raise your hand if you think K and MC are a couple.

Everyone present: *raises their hand*

K: MC PUT YOUR GODDAMN HAND DOWN

This! The anxiety K has when wondering whether them and the mc are in a relationship is really something.

#ask #k de la renta

[milaswriting]

I just wanted to take the chance to say Happy New Year (even though I have an hour to go). To anyone who’s read any of my stories, followed my blog(s) from the very beginning or recently, I’d say a huge thank you—and just thank you for your support <3 I didn’t think people would love the stuff I write and I’ve been proven wrong.

I hope you have the best 2024 and here’s to loads of writing that I hope to share with you in the new year <3

#rambles

[milaswriting]

Hi, im wondering if this phenomenal IF is still being worked on? My intention is not to sound mean I'm genuinely curious. I really love your story, one of the best out there.

Hello, yes this is definitely being worked on, don’t worry. I just juggle university and working on my other Twine IF @beyondthegame. I’m really glad you enjoy my story, that means the world to me <33

#ask #golden will always be worked on it’s my first if baby #here’s to loads of if writing in 2024

[milaswriting]

ur blog is such a comfort. it srsly reminds me of the pure serotonin i felt once i discovered if stories. (golden was one of my first few ifs i read)

Aw, thank you so much! <33 this means so much to me and I’m glad my blog can do that for you <33

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[milaswriting]

Public release of CT:OS update #8 IS LIVE!!! 🎉

<Reposting as a standalone because it seems a reblog thread always confuses people>

Can't wait for you guys to play it 💙!

Roughly +76k words, ~15k words in a single playthrough (estimated).

Features

Meet Sam again (if you chose to have them come over for the weekend)—yes, running bear hugs are possible, and you can even choose to wear Sam’s jacket! 👕

Hallmates will come watch your game (with a poster!) 

Play your first doubles match with your newly-minted partner 🎾 [Includes some sneaky tactics like a fake argument (or a real one 👀)] (achievement up for grabs) 

Find Tobin, Rayyan, Sam, G, or your hallmates after the doubles match (before the singles match) [Possible smooches 💋!]

Nicknames added throughout the game (from the beginning!) [There are opportunities for MC to earn unique nicknames from dad, teammates, Sam, hallmates, G, Tobin, Rayyan, based on little moments in the game!]

If you've not played the early-release, I suggest you start from the beginning if you want the nicknames, otherwise I'm hoping that saves shouldn't break... (🤞)

Also, for those asking for the CT:OS/Merry Crisis discord link, I've finally figured out how to create a link that never expires. Silly me. Link below.

Ko-fi | COG forums | Discord

#congrats on another update allie #I’m so jealous of how quickly you can write amazing writing #i can’t wait to read this #other games

[milaswriting]

Never have I been so happy over sharing a birthday with a character before

Oh, how amazing! Happy birthday to you and K for tomorrow <33

#ask #k de la renta

[milaswriting]

screaming because it’s K’s birthday tomorrow

#k de la renta #which means it’s time to come up with a drabble idea

[milaswriting]

Hii hellooo, hope you’re all doing well! I promise I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth I’ve just been battling uni. Thankfully exam season is done so you’ll see my presence on here a lot more now :)

#rambles

[milaswriting]

Omg hiiii❤️ I recently discovered your blog and I'm totally invested in the story! I wanted to ask, I saw that there is the possibility of having a poly route between MC x K x P (the perfect trio) and I wanted to know if both K&P would feel comfortable if MC also had other partners?

Hello! Thank you for stumbling upon my blog and enjoying my story <33

I think everything would depend on communication, and in an ideal world K would probably be more open to it than P, but overall (and for in-game purposes) the answer would be no and to happily keep them as they are.

#ask #poly route #k de la renta #p martens

[milaswriting]

Planned CT:OS Update 8

Hi everyone!

It's been a while (see below for personal rambles), but I have some good-ish news for everyone !!!

Tldr; I'm so sorry for how long this took—I've refunded everyone on Ko-fi for the month of November!—but I am ready with the eighth update at long last! Thanks so much also for the continued support and love! <3

🎉Early-release will go out to Ko-fi supporters tomorrow or 5 Dec! 🎉

Roughly +72k words, ~13k words in a single playthrough (estimated).

Personal rambles (read: excuses)—please feel free to scroll past

Tragedy #1: I ended up with a blank game file on the app/software I use to code/write not once but TWICE!! I managed to recover an older save file thank goodness but it meant that I lost basically about 3 weeks' worth of work. Unbelievable. The first time it happened, I set up "timeline"/github so that I could recover save files, but for some reason, the second time it happened, the save system only had a file that was 5-days old (i.e. I lost 5 days worth of progress).

Not-exactly-a-tragedy #2: As I mentioned before, I was given a new portfolio at work in November, and things started getting really busy—gearing up to a presentation to the Permanent Secretary for National Development on 28 Nov. Thank goodness that's over now, but it left me with so little time left for writing.

Event #3: I'll be going for eye surgery on 5 Dec, so… wish me luck!!

Features

Meet Sam again(if you chose to have them come over for the weekend)—yes, running bear hugs are possible, and you can even choose to wear Sam's jacket! 👕️️️️️️

Your hallmates will come watch your game (with a poster!) 👭👬

Play your first doubles match [Includes some sneaky tactics [spoiler]like pretending to argue/fight with your partner, to the astonishment of those watching[/spoiler]] (achievement up for grabs) 🎾

Seal your win with a [spoiler]kiss[/spoiler]! Or go find Tobin, Rayyan, Sam, G, or your hallmates after the doubles match (before the singles match) [kisses for 2 of the 4 are possible regardless of whether you win or lose]. 💋

Whether you win or lose the doubles match will also affect whether or not Cargill wins the point for doubles (which will have a big impact on whether Cargill wins overall!)

Disclaimer for the eighth update:

It will not include the singles portion (and some kisses/romance scenes) that I'd been aiming to finish previously (but seeing as this update already stands at +70k words, and because I'm going for surgery on 5 Dec and probably will not be writing for at least 2 weeks or so, I decided to release this first)!

I've not had time to fully edit the chapter, but will try to do more editing when I have time this month!

#amazing!! screaming!! #congrats Allie! #so cool! #other games