I read the very first post in the thread made by
lordfridge9 and it picked my interest to know if this could be on par with Archon. After playing this first release and having a look at the dev's page, I have to say, I am optimistic. They
seem to already have a lot of the story figured out, structured and well organized. I particularly liked the codex as it not only gives information on the immediate release but it also shines a light into the plans for the VN's future (specially the one on the dev's page linked in the OP as it has more info than the one in the VN).
Now having played the VN I have to say that I quite enjoyed what seemed to me, more mature characters than most. Not only do they act like actual adults but they also have some degree of rapport with each one depending on their relation. I am curious to see if the dev team can carry that level of interaction with a bigger and more diverse cast of characters.
On the subject of the main LI Leyala, I actually found her lickable... I mean likeable. While the details are still sparse (this being the first release) I gather that she is going to be a rounded character not just a dough eyed puppy based on the progression made during the time jump, as she appears to go from deer in headlights to maybe being useful in a fight and we are told she is smarter than most (we still need to see that).
Actually going through the codex over at the dev's page I get the idea that the three LIs are going to be somewhat rounded characters and the rest referred to as harem members by the devs, gave me the vibes of outliers. For example the weakling werewolf might be a good sub for daddy roleplay while the two Asian gold diggers read and look like someone I would like to use a gimp suit and some leather straps on. The dragons, well they look like walking STD dispensers along with Atlas ex girlfriend.
Going by the details of the lore, this VN might just be one of my favorites in the future and I wish luck to the dev team
SeptCloud