Claire knows that she betrayed him and probably expected some kind of retribution for it from him (like her mother and brother), perhaps... she wonders... if that will come later. But in the next three games (which all take place at the same time), Claire will have an opportunity to try to set things right... at least to her own satisfaction.You definitely made me look forward to how the confrontation with Janice's side of the family would play out, and was pleasantly surprised at the end of chapter 6 because I didn't expect it to still happen.
With Claire, if I ignore what the player knows... I suspect the MC has questions about the "I love you"-exchange, which seemed more than just Platonic. Regardless of her situation, she still betrayed him, and that has got to leave a mark. I'd love to see Claire perform a small act of contrition (to use Christian wording) for the semi-unwilling part she played.
I guess it will be up to the player when they return to playing as the Antichrist, if that is true for him or not.
It is nice to know that someone saw the part of the MC that way, there were many that considered the scene of him in the kitchen as being too much of a whinner, weak and pathetic... which, if they ever experience those kinds of feelings, they will realize that the person feeling them (them in that case) will understand, yes... you feel pathetic, lost and helpless... welcome to being in a failing marriage, it isn't a pleasurable ride.Maybe I missed something, but I never felt that the MC was being (actively) emasculated. His situation with his wife, I've been there, and overcoming it made me a better man. You can't have a (reluctant) hero, if there's no opportunity to step up. I also think you did an outstanding job at showing her side of the story. Everyone in this story is the hero of their own tale, even Claire tried to claw back some power and agency by seducing the MC, who reminded her of her father so much. And the ritual in chapter 6, I interpreted as the MC finally letting go of his hangups, or at least making a distinction between his family life and his life as the antichrist (because, at Janice's house, he was still concerned about his family knowing too much.)
Sorry you had to experience that, yourself, I know from experience as well... it isn't a joyride and weighs on you for a long time.
But, you are right, to me what makes a hero is someone that can get back up, dust themselves off and keep going. Each of the characters have those moments in the game and will continue to in the remaining series.
Honestly, I would hold off on "Agents of Karma" as it is going to be completely reworked and there will be a series that we are working on now, called "Wicked Choices: Bed Chambers" that will come out before it... that, as I mentioned earlier, will be taking place at the same time as "Wicked Choices: Agents of Karma" and "Wicked Choices: Book Two"... it is going to take numerous people to help take down the Antichrist's brother-in-law, while the Antichrist is dealing with saving Princess Lynara, battling the Angelions and dealing with his own powers... so, the next three games are going to be REALLY important and you will get to see how Fate, Karma and the others have been working to keep the Tapestry from unraveling!You have no idea how much I'm looking forward to it. I've been wanting to give "Agents of Karma" a go, but I'm confused by the 'abandoned' status while there have been dev updates. I decided to wait a while and see how things progress.
You can learn more about the next game in the latest post that I made over on the "Agents of Karma" forum... it will definitely show you the style of artwork that you can expect, as well as explain what you can expect!
I appreciate it and can send you a DM with my PayPal address... but only show your support if you can afford it. I know what it is like to be tight on money (this time of year) and there are many forms of support that one can show than just money, if you can't afford it!On another topic, is there a way for me to do a one-time show of support, instead of Patreon? PayPal, for instance, would be great.
~Jack