VN Ren'Py Imperial Chronicles [v1.0] [Lazy Monkey]

[can't_relate]

I’m really curious what all the Cass worshippers are thinking, now that Alaina revealed that basically she is the one who was behind everything. She may not be telling the truth about everything, but she’s definitely playing the long game.

Isn’t Cass such a badass? She’s the only one with any agency in this game, all the others are just being thrown around. I hope Alaina realises soon that she’s playing right into Cass’ hands, and soon she’ll be the one in prison

 

[Gicoo]

I’m really curious what all the Cass worshippers are thinking, now that Alaina revealed that basically she is the one who was behind everything. She may not be telling the truth about everything, but she’s definitely playing the long game.

Isn’t Cass such a badass? She’s the only one with any agency in this game, all the others are just being thrown around. I hope Alaina realises soon that she’s playing right into Cass’ hands, and soon she’ll be the one in prison

Great, the number of characters with agency have increased from one to two. This changes everything.
Cass still plotted for years to kill the king and went for a change, so someone helping her for their own benefits doesn't diminish Cass in any way.

 

[New Kid]

I’m really curious what all the Cass worshippers are thinking, now that Alaina revealed that basically she is the one who was behind everything. She may not be telling the truth about everything, but she’s definitely playing the long game.

Isn’t Cass such a badass? She’s the only one with any agency in this game, all the others are just being thrown around. I hope Alaina realises soon that she’s playing right into Cass’ hands, and soon she’ll be the one in prison

Isis already humiliated Cass in the Red route with the poisoned cups shenanigans, showing her how much of a big fish in a small pond Cass actually is. Alaina being able to manipulate her also was already shown if you spare Cass and pick the "present" option with the Moon Lady. I wouldn't be surprised if she gets backstabbed by someone in the Green route too with the way things are going, as Isis said she is a weak player, she was only able to pull the coup in the first place because there were other bigger, badder schemers using her for their own purposes.

 

[DrakoGhoul]

Isis already humiliated Cass in the Red route with the poisoned cups shenanigans, showing her how much of a big fish in a small pond Cass actually is. Alaina being able to manipulate her also was already shown if you spare Cass and pick the "present" option with the Moon Lady. I wouldn't be surprised if she gets backstabbed by someone in the Green route too with the way things are going, as Isis said she is a weak player, she was only able to pull the coup in the first place because there were other bigger, badder schemers using her for their own purposes.

Not just that. Cass entire plan requires Elis to basically self sabotage. If he doesn't, her plan falls apart. Several ways at that too. Something that we all knew already, but she even acknowledged this very fact this update. Essentially, Cass was never that big of a player. She doesn't have enough experience and needs time to grow. Her supposed biggest play of the Coup was all driven by a lie Alaina told her and has one of the easiest fail conditions. That being Elis refusal. And from what we currently know, she had no back up plan in the case of him not helping her.

Don't get me wrong. Cass has potential. But she's definitely not as strong of a player as she would believe she is on the board.

 

[Filipis]

Alright, since I believe I saw all of the sex scenes now. I would say the best to worse of the update are:

1. Sera (Lust)
2. Priscilla
3. Lia
4. Isis
5. Aurora
6. Sera (Love)

Sera lust scene is the best of the update. The entire thing was done well from start to finish. From Elis wearing her down to it finally boiling over into sex. And there was no breaks between it. You get a decently long scene of her corruption from start to finish with no interruptions. As a long await scene, it came out great. And the best part was the camera was on point the entire time. Easily being one of my current top 3 scenes in the game.

Lia. Honestly, whatever sex demon is possessing her. They have her soul in a chokehold. She got to be one of the horniest characters in the game. From trying to fuck Elis in front of their family to getting pounded into oblivion and still wanting more lol. It's probably up there in my list of sex scenes.

Sera (Love) scene. This is simultaneously the funniest, but horrible sex scene. Like, what really was the thought behind that scene? She sneaks into his room and gives him a bj before riding and leaving. Where was the love in that scene? I truly believe that the lust scenes are just vastly better. They're properly set up and then delivered to completion. Whereas the love scenes feel more like they're just going through the motions by comparison.

100% agree here. The Lust routes in general seem to be given more attention. Could be a simple consequence of Lust (by virtue of being Lust) being more 'erotic' than Love, but Love scenes just fall flat in comparison.

The Seraphina Love scene being the biggest offender in the "where the fuck is this coming from?" category; if the scene just focused on a blowjob instead of full-on sex (which was not setup properly AT ALL), maybe I could've excused it as I have so far, but this time it really comes across as tacked on for the sake of both paths having sex scenes.

At least LM confirmed to me in DMs that the Queen will be getting more scenes in 1.1, so maybe he takes this feedback into consideration when writing those. I just wish this could've been avoided in the first place; I would've gladly taken a blowjob over sex, as long as it followed the flow of the narrative (which sex didn't).

Lia is a damn sex fiend, and her scenes are also S-tier. I thought MC was horny, but this girl doesn't care that she won't be able to be married off if she's not a virgin... and pregnant with MC's baby.

 

[eromaster]

Another amazing update!

 

[risky0]

I never would have guessed that Alaina would be the most dangerous character in the game. I tried to remain neutral, but the elves really started to turn my stomach. They pitted families against each other, caused internal conflicts and wars, and led to the deaths of countless innocent people. Alaina has been manipulating Cass and her aunt for years, and she probably killed everyone who knew the truth about our father, including our grandmother...

Alaina goes beyond using people like puppets; she even kills innocent people to achieve her goals. She is extremely dangerous, and I will execute her at the first opportunity.

This update really ruined the queen's love route. If there had been an option to address the queen by name in the love route, it would have been much more romantic. I have no issue with Wincest fans, but every time Mc addresses the queen as *other, it ruins the romantic atmosphere.

 

[Filipis]

I never would have guessed that Alaina would be the most dangerous character in the game. I tried to remain neutral, but the elves really started to turn my stomach. They pitted families against each other, caused internal conflicts and wars, and led to the deaths of countless innocent people. Alaina has been manipulating Cass and her aunt for years, and she probably killed everyone who knew the truth about our father, including our grandmother...

Alaina goes beyond using people like puppets; she even kills innocent people to achieve her goals. She is extremely dangerous, and I will execute her at the first opportunity.

This update really ruined the queen's love route. If there had been an option to address the queen by name in the love route, it would have been much more romantic. I have no issue with Wincest fans, but every time Mc addresses the queen as *other, it ruins the romantic atmosphere.

Yeah, Elves have resorted to some truly heinous tactics to gain the upper hand in their war against humans. I can't condone killing of "innocents" (if those people hate them, they still haven't done anything directly against them) just so that a half-elf can sit on the throne and maybe rule in your favor.

However, I disagree on the Queen scenes. I can understand wanting to differentiate the two routes in having the MC and Queen embrace their taboo relationship by calling each other m*ther and s*n during sex (Corruption) - as opposed to MC and the Queen using their real names like a normal man & woman would (Love).

But the whole appeal in their relationship is that taboo factor. The main difference should be in how the two go about that relationship - Love should be centered around building a family, while Corruption should be about enjoying the forbidden aspect of it, consequences be damned.

(Besides, the Love route has been 'ruined' with the execution of it, not the principle).

 

[GarudoSCHE]

But the whole appeal in their relationship is that taboo factor. The main difference should be in how the two go about that relationship - Love should be centered around building a family, while Corruption should be about enjoying the forbidden aspect of it, consequences be damned.

That's why I like Elin's “love” path more than the “Corruption” path. Yes, the scene is a little ‘hot’ on the Corr path, but from a narrative point of view, the “love” path fits better with it. With Seraphina, it's exactly the opposite.

 

[n00bPanda]

Yeah, Elves have resorted to some truly heinous tactics to gain the upper hand in their war against humans. I can't condone killing of "innocents" (if those people hate them, they still haven't done anything directly against them) just so that a half-elf can sit on the throne and maybe rule in your favor.

However, I disagree on the Queen scenes. I can understand wanting to differentiate the two routes in having the MC and Queen embrace their taboo relationship by calling each other m*ther and s*n during sex (Corruption) - as opposed to MC and the Queen using their real names like a normal man & woman would (Love).

But the whole appeal in their relationship is that taboo factor. The main difference should be in how the two go about that relationship - Love should be centered around building a family, while Corruption should be about enjoying the forbidden aspect of it, consequences be damned.

(Besides, the Love route has been 'ruined' with the execution of it, not the principle).

'Ruined' is a big word for now if you ask me, we are still probably in one-third of the game in total and we got to the serious phase with Elin and Seraphine in the last two updates. Besides, I love Elin's love route more than the alternative.

That's why I like Elin's “love” path more than the “Corruption” path. Yes, the scene is a little ‘hot’ on the Corr path, but from a narrative point of view, the “love” path fits better with it. With Seraphina, it's exactly the opposite.

If only the scene itself and the build-up before it got extended a little bit or the scene itself would have moved on to the oncoming update (since it will be the second part of the 1.0) ppl wouldn't complain about it so much tbh.

 

[GarudoSCHE]

If only the scene itself and the build-up before it got extended a little bit or the scene itself would have moved on to the oncoming update (since it will be the second part of the 1.0) ppl wouldn't complain about it so much tbh.

In his previous game, the author managed to make both paths for the sister/mother good. Let's hope it will be good here too.

 

[risky0]

Yeah, Elves have resorted to some truly heinous tactics to gain the upper hand in their war against humans. I can't condone killing of "innocents" (if those people hate them, they still haven't done anything directly against them) just so that a half-elf can sit on the throne and maybe rule in your favor.

However, I disagree on the Queen scenes. I can understand wanting to differentiate the two routes in having the MC and Queen embrace their taboo relationship by calling each other m*ther and s*n during sex (Corruption) - as opposed to MC and the Queen using their real names like a normal man & woman would (Love).

But the whole appeal in their relationship is that taboo factor. The main difference should be in how the two go about that relationship - Love should be centered around building a family, while Corruption should be about enjoying the forbidden aspect of it, consequences be damned.

(Besides, the Love route has been 'ruined' with the execution of it, not the principle).

When I said that the Queen's love path was ruined, I was referring to the sex scene, I was really disappointed. Developer, if you're reading this, re-edit that scene to make sense immediately!!!

I'm hoping that the Queen will start acting less like a *other and more like a wife/lover as the love route progresses. There is still time to get to that point, but when they get there, it would be nice if they at least address each other by their first names.
I am trying to say that it is not romantic to stimulate your lover's maternal feelings by constantly calling her *other.
This is how I think, I am not saying that I am absolutely right or justified.

Lia "s route is also ruined, it is as if that cute girl has gone and a horny dog has come instead. I was torn between Elin and Lia, but thanks to the developer, I am now sure that Elin is my favorite.

By the way, Cass, fuck you.

 

[GarudoSCHE]

When I said that the Queen's love path was ruined, I was referring to the sex scene, I was really disappointed. Developer, if you're reading this, re-edit that scene to make sense immediately!!!

I'm hoping that the Queen will start acting less like a *other and more like a wife/lover as the love route progresses. There is still time to get to that point, but when they get there, it would be nice if they at least address each other by their first names.
I am trying to say that it is not romantic to stimulate your lover's maternal feelings by constantly calling her *other.
This is how I think, I am not saying that I am absolutely right or justified.

Lia "s route is also ruined, it is as if that cute girl has gone and a horny dog has come instead. I was torn between Elin and Lia, but thanks to the developer, I am now sure that Elin is my favorite.

By the way, Cass, fuck you.

I would like to note that Cass behaves differently in “I Can Fix Her” path. She even reveals a little bit of information about Alaina . I really hope this isn't just another mask she's wearing, because if it is, then I agree with you: Fuck you, Cass.

Lia, apparently, only has the “corruption” path. Maybe this will change in the future, but I'm afraid of where the MC's carelessness on this path might lead.

I agree that Elin is one of the best LI in the game. Their feelings are very pleasant to watch. Although I'm still a little wary of the cat's words from the previous episode.

 

[kivto]

I just have to say this to the dev. I loved monkey business and decided to start imperial chronicles. Initially i stopped cause i thought it was boring, but bruh this level of cooking every update is crazy. I actually feel like im watching game of thrones or something. keep up the good work

 

[jadepaladin]

Elin is my #1 in this by way of not disappointing me yet. Her biggest flaw seems to be jealousy and I wonder if it will take a yandere turn at some point. The dining room scene after it's confirmed that Elis has knocked up his wife really shows her starting to crack.

Seraphina's love route honestly made me consider a run where I didn't bother with her at all and kept it platonic. It's easily the weakest route of all the routes in the story. The vast majority of it is just Elis acting like a perv and doing whatever she says don't do, then watching her run away, only to come back 5 minutes later like nothing happened and go back into mother mode. I don't even know what to say about the scene where she climbs in bed and fucks him to "get it out of their system."

Cass was cool until her bubble burst and the player realizes just how perilous her position is on any route where she's still alive. So far, I like the "I can fix her" Cass the best but that might turn into wishful thinking.

 

[FFTW]

Who is the culprit ? Conrad or lady Alaina ??

Considering that Lady Alaina herself confesses to you that she killed many many innocents, including her friend cass' mother, and made your father impotent and manipulated you since you were a child to do as she desires...yeah.

Can't wait to hang that PoS, or better yet treat her how she treated everyone else.

 

[DontBeAfraidKid]

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[DrakoGhoul]

Arcadia, my beloved. Though, I kind of want to see Val too.

 

[Filipis]

That's why I like Elin's “love” path more than the “Corruption” path. Yes, the scene is a little ‘hot’ on the Corr path, but from a narrative point of view, the “love” path fits better with it. With Seraphina, it's exactly the opposite.

When I said that the Queen's love path was ruined, I was referring to the sex scene, I was really disappointed. Developer, if you're reading this, re-edit that scene to make sense immediately!!!

Unfortunately, LM does not have the habit of reworking his scenes; what's done is done. Best we can hope for is that the aftermath kinda fixes their relationship once and for all. The 'mistake' in Seraphina's Love scene comes from the fact that it wasn't setup before - and that it doesn't setup their relationship for during/after the time-skip either; while her and MC will be having crazy sex on the Corruption route, Seraphina seems ready to end things on the spot after that Love scene - there was no progress made, and if LM just goes ahead with the time-skip with the current state of affairs between them, that will officially be his greatest mistake. Problem is, you can't put the cat back in the bag once you've let it out - they had sex. How do you undo such 'jumping of the shark'?

Lia "s route is also ruined, it is as if that cute girl has gone and a horny dog has come instead. I was torn between Elin and Lia, but thanks to the developer, I am now sure that Elin is my favorite.

Lia's nympho side is fun, actually. And it kinda makes sense considering her entire life up until MC returned was being confined to the castle. Once she got taste of "adult" life, she became addicted to the feeling. It's understandable. But yeah, Elin is best girl - and her Love path is actually the best written of any in the game yet. Watching her get jealous over MC having a kid with another woman was top-tier.

Elin is my #1 in this by way of not disappointing me yet. Her biggest flaw seems to be jealousy and I wonder if it will take a yandere turn at some point. The dining room scene after it's confirmed that Elis has knocked up his wife really shows her starting to crack.

Seraphina's love route honestly made me consider a run where I didn't bother with her at all and kept it platonic. It's easily the weakest route of all the routes in the story. The vast majority of it is just Elis acting like a perv and doing whatever she says don't do, then watching her run away, only to come back 5 minutes later like nothing happened and go back into mother mode. I don't even know what to say about the scene where she climbs in bed and fucks him to "get it out of their system."

Cass was cool until her bubble burst and the player realizes just how perilous her position is on any route where she's still alive. So far, I like the "I can fix her" Cass the best but that might turn into wishful thinking.

Yeah, the Love path for the Queen really feels like an afterthought compared to not just her Corruption path, but also other paths (even to Cass', despite the few scenes she has received since the coup). MC hounding her like a dog on both the Love and Corruption paths hammers home how appropriate the Corruption sex scene is for both paths - a natural conclusion to their "affair", while the Love scene feels out of place whichever way you play the Queen beforehand. Honestly, if the whole scene was completely removed and the Corruption scene made canon, nothing of value would be lost.

 

[Crashbullet]

Is there a guide to the characters? I've forgotten who Seraphine is, etc. And I've repeatedly asked the developer to add names to the saves.