VN Ren'Py Shards of the Past [v0.3.1] [Garou24]

Hengat · Oct 19, 2023

Just finished it for the first time. I'm impressed by such noticeable difference in routes depending on first choice in game.
Everything went smooth till "relic" was presented. I'm not a fan of this addition.
Other than that, characters are good, game has good vibes and great foundations. I'm interested in game's world and the rest of the story.

Nicely done and good luck with the next update.

bebiho · Oct 28, 2023

This VN is top-notch, but kinda lost me when the relic was introduced.

Blizzard99 · Nov 25, 2023

Looks very promising. Undecided on how I feel about the relic. While it would be interesting to see the carnage that would be unleashed if you allow the nobles to get their hands on modern weaponry, it also allows the wielder to be nigh on invincible. Looking forward to the next few updates.

Skep-tiker · Dec 1, 2023

how do you guys get files from Mixdrop? i'll olways get scetchy ads but no dowload. any hints?

ohmz · Dec 1, 2023

Skep-tiker said:
how do you guys get files from Mixdrop? i'll olways get scetchy ads but no dowload. any hints?

Jdownloader works on mixdrop.

Motion11 · Dec 7, 2023

Really enjoyed playing, will Elwyn be a love interest?

Garou24 · Dec 7, 2023

Elwyn is not one of the main love interests. She will have story scenes where you can get closer to her and learn more of her past as well as a couple of romantic encounters. I do have an ending that involves her.

swbfvd · Dec 24, 2023

Can't wait for some stuff with Brandon and Qinara, or well sharing her with anyone for that matter.

MF_DOOM · Jan 19, 2024

Nice so far, but a little note:

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TheimmortalP · Feb 16, 2024

This was really great in every way. Eager to play more of this when it updates.

johnmnf692 · Mar 9, 2024

Garou24 said:
This option will only present itself if you the player have made similar darker choices before in the game. You also will need to have a more controlling relationship with that LI and she doesn't go along with it immediately. She baulks at the idea and it is not until you manage to convince her through dialogue options that she would go along with it. And this can have negative results afterwards. Its avoidable as well, you have other ways to getting to the same goal, I wanted to add it for players to explore some of the more "the ends justify the means" types of choices. It was just an example and is not written to take place until further in the story where your character would have built up to a choice like that.

This is the kind of coping/rationalizing/justifying shit that really annoys me. Don't insult my intelligence. You do not plan on adding whoring out the LIs so that players can "explore some of the more 'the ends justify the means' choices", that's total BS and you know it. You want to add it either because you yourself are into that or you want to broaden the appeal of the game to people who are. You don't need to proffer up this excuse to us, just nut-up, be a man, and do it, if that's what you want to do. Of course, it won't have the effect you think it will, it will drive away more players than it would ever bring in, but it's your game to ruin and your characters to taint, so you're more than free to make that mistake and live with the consequences of your misguided actions.

Dessolos · Mar 28, 2024

Been wanting to try this game for sometime but was waiting for the next update. I glanced at pateron and what I was able to read looks like it might be getting close. I was wondering however is the next update the one planned for the steam release whenever that does happen.

turbojoe · Mar 28, 2024

Dessolos said:
Been wanting to try this game for sometime but was waiting for the next update. I glanced at pateron and what I was able to read looks like it might be getting close. I was wondering however is the next update the one planned for the steam release whenever that does happen.

Then happy waiting

Unfortunately seems to be radio silence here......................

I´m waiting too - it would be really a pity if this amazing game will be abandoned

Garou24 · Mar 28, 2024

Dessolos said:
Been wanting to try this game for sometime but was waiting for the next update. I glanced at pateron and what I was able to read looks like it might be getting close. I was wondering however is the next update the one planned for the steam release whenever that does happen.

The update is coming next week as long as everything goes according to plan. Chapter 3 grew big quickly, with the separate paths and alternate scenes and branching plus the new addition of random encounters I was trying to add. I ended up splitting the update in half. Next week will have the first half and when I release the second part over the summer, that is when I plan to do the steam release. It gives a good cutting off point for the story and the game should have a large amount of content for a release on Steam.

There are some images from the next release if anyone is interested:
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turbojoe · Mar 28, 2024

Garou24 said:
The update is coming next week as long as everything goes according to plan. Chapter 3 grew big quickly, with the separate paths and alternate scenes and branching plus the new addition of random encounters I was trying to add. I ended up splitting the update in half. Next week will have the first half and when I release the second part over the summer, that is when I plan to do the steam release. It gives a good cutting off point for the story and the game should have a large amount of content for a release on Steam.

There are some images from the next release if anyone is interested:
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Very happy to read this VN isn´t dead

jhonatanw · Mar 28, 2024

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jhonatanw · Apr 7, 2024

Release - Shards of the Past 0.3.0
Shards of the Past » Devlog
4 hours ago

The latest version of Shards of the Past is available for download.

Set out on the road and play two paths with either Damerek or Branson as you head towards Castle Helmsworth. Explore some of your own character's past and get answers to some questions while prompting many more. Conflict between elves and humans spills over as you learn of a new antagonist as well as get a brief introduction to a possible future companion. Discussion with Qinara and Damerek will add to their backstory and also show you that there is more to their past that needs to be explored.

NOTE: This version contains the first of hopefully many Random Encounters. During the story you are prompted to Investigate or Continue on your Journey. Continuing will eventually lead to skipping the encounter and continuing on to a campsite scene for you and your group. These campsite scenes are currently still a work in progress so they will be added in a follow up patch. Ending up at one of these scenes will notify you that the content is coming and then take you back to the start of the encounter so you can choose another option. Future updates will include new encounters to add to the list of possible scenarios so that when replaying different paths you will see different content even if you chose the same choices as before.

This release contains the following new content and updates:

Images: 1,549 new story renders and 1 movie
Audio files: 28 new music tracks and 11 new sound effects
Word Count: 29,000 added
New Gallery Images: 5
New Achievements: 3
Revised Main Menu
Grammar updates for previous content
Fixed a line of dialogue after losing the tavern fight that should not have displayed if you lied to Qinara about not helping Damerek.
Fixed an error with a journal variable for Damerek from version 0.2.0
Updated Ren'Py version to 8.1.3

Feel free to leave any comments or feed back below, in Discord or you can always message me directly. I hope you enjoy the update!

ntohugo · Apr 8, 2024

I SEE AN ELF, I PLAY

SonsOfLiberty · Apr 11, 2024

Shards of the Past [v0.3.1] [Garou24]

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