Said the Stars
About the project
The first Four Chapters + Prologue are now completely out! From a mysterious radio signal to the stranger from the Old World, through the Radio Tower to wandering through lucid dreams, the story continues...
This is a post-society themed interactive fiction with a heavy emphasis on romance. The project updates approximately once per month - the choices you make in the game have an impact on how your story will turn out to be!
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Summary
As a result of extensive warring, the civilization collapsed and disappeared. Communities, however, did not.
You are 21, and the winters in the cold north have been harsh on your village. Everyone must carry their weight, and – along with the other young adults of the same age – your task is to do your part in the unforgiving environment.
As you discover that the civilization outside is rebuilding itself on a militaristic society, how will that affect you and the people close to you?
Themes
Colonialism, post-apocalypse, polyamory, romance, nature, violence, language, sexual content.
Romantic interests
Tala (She/her) - As the future leader of your community, Tala has always balanced the roles of being your friend and having to one day step to the role of town elder. She is strong and determined, but underneath the mask of a leader sits someone with very real human fears, vulnerabilities and insecurities.
Ulrich (He/him) - Ulrich is a loyal, reliable friend, inseparable from you and Tala since childhood. He is knowledgeable about the old lore, the ways of nature, and interpretation of dreams. You know he likes you, just like he likes all his friends. But does he like you more than just as a friend?
Weylin (He/they) - Weylin is the lone wolf of the village. His uncaring attitude hides a softer heart, but few know him well enough to get past the prickly surface. He can be often found butting heads with Tala, Ulrich and you, or exploring the Old World technology and the little knowledge you have about it.
Sabina (She/her) - A mysterious, beautiful stranger from "The Capital". She seems quite unimpressed by most things and people, but seems to also have hidden depths she's willing to reveal to someone willing to form a bond with her - a task that is not made easy by the fact she keeps her cards quite close to her chest.
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Development log
- Added the arrival to the wellspring67 days ago
- If you write drunk...Sep 01, 2024
- Chapter 4 Concluded, Chapter 5 StartsSep 01, 2024
- Added conclusion to the Shaman DreamAug 09, 2024
- Added Dream (beginning)Jun 15, 2024
- An update - Fixing Tala's RouteMay 19, 2024
- Added Radio Tower SceneMay 01, 2024
- Added arrival to the radio towerMar 17, 2024
Comments
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Sigh* i feel bad breaking up tala and ulrich...
Why am I in a dog...
Hopefully the newest updates will clarify this!
HGFGHNFGVFTGFYGVEYFHGV NOOOOOOOOO I MUST KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!
but seriously though, every time i get a notif that this has updated I get so excited and every time the update ends up being even better than I expect
I'm glad! There is a new update now, hoping it won't let down your expectations either <3
This has to be one of the best IF's I have read in a while it really hooks you into the story.
Aa, thank you so much for your kind words ♡ ! There will be a new update early next week, hoping you will enjoy that one too!
Is there, or will there be a route to romance everyone? I want to date everybody but I don't want to make anyone mad.
Unfortunately there is currently no polycule route that would involve everyone at the same time! However, nobody will be mad at you in the game for the romantic options you pick - the characters in the story are your close friends, and have your best interests at heart, so they want to see you happy, no matter who you end up with <3
As a gay man, I love both Weylin and Ulrich SO MUCH!! Sweet and loyal, mysterious but loving <3
So glad you like! I put out a new update today, hope you'll enjoy ♡
As someone who hasn't played yet but is always desperate for good poly content, please don't be discouraged by all the people saying they don't want it. It's not for everyone, but the people who do want it, really want it. Looking forward to the read!
Thank you very much for your comment! As a poly person myself, one of my biggest motivators for this game has been "I'll make my own food if nobody else will" - I do want it to be optional for people who aren't into it, but also fully tagged this poly for a reason 😄 trying to get next update out soon!
Spoilers about Tala and Ulrich routes!
It's so rare to find good poly content and especially the kind where it is acknowledged that poly relationships require communication from all parties. I am not too hot on Ulrich (Tala is my girl <3 ), but he turned way more attractive to me as poly option, when he actually approached me to talk about it.
Eagerly waiting for the next update!
<3 <3 <3
Ulrich is interested in Tala too??????? Damn... I wanted to keep him to myself.
Both are a possibility! The poly flag on Ulrich's route is an optional one, and the story will deepen either to poly or mono direction depending on which choice the player takes <3 The newest update is about Weylin/Sabina routes, but there will still be major Ulrich content before this current chapter is over.
Well damn that took me by surprise on my Ulrich route.. I'm sorry my only child ass is not into it at all. I'm selfish AF. Soooo Hell to the Nooooo. I was so shell shocked. You really surprised me. I know some people are gonna be so happy with that option tho ♥️😇
Weylin better not mess with me by asking me some ish like that. I'm already nervous with that cliffhanger.I am gonna throw hands 👀
He is honestly one of my fav written ROs. I loved the update it really took me on a whole left turn with my emotions
*spoilers for Ulrich route to those who haven't plaid it*
I don't feel like that's selfish at all. To me he's the only really possible LI, so I obviously SMASHED that no to hell and back. Sorry Tala but I'm really not sorry whatsoever.
And as a gay man the thought of a woman being involved with a man I'm with and therefore being somewhat involved in our relationship is obviously a gigantic "no", so I'm really glad we actually got to choose. When that came up I was already worried we were going to have to be in an open relationship; but as it's IF I'm glad we weren't forced on that one point since it would have definitely made me drop it and would seem counter-intuitive to the whole interactive and choices-based aspect.
I completely agree. Ulrich is super sweet but yeah no bro I'm not into sharing like that. I don't judge bt I'm waaay too emotional to even fictionally share someone I love intimately like that. So weylin best not mess with me I will hurt him and burn all of Sabinas ish... jk..maybe👀
Things are getting interesting!! A new update!!! Tyy
There is another new update out there today, hoping you will like it!
yay yay yay new update. love ulrich and am vv curious abt why only he and MC seem to have this extra sense
The first part of third chapter is now out, and it will provide some answers to this in particular!
I love this game so far!! :3
Am glad! I posted a new update today, hoping you will enjoy that one as well ♡
hi hi! me again. just wanted to post this screenshot of an error i encountered. i was on weylin's route and chose to be the one to go ahead with the dogsled. i noticed it happened when i chose to play off my question to weylin about liking sabina as a joke in the scene before but not for the other options. BUT I AM HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE WITH EVERY UPDATE KEEP IT UP !!!!
Hello! Thank you for providing a screenshot with this - it helped me identify where the problem was and it should be now fixed <3 Highly appreciated, and added a slight continuation to the current story as well! (Edited away a typo)
weylin my love i will kiss u so hard smooooooch (sound of me kissing weylin)
There will be more Weylin content in the next update - but hopefully the one I just posted will keep you going for some time!
I think Weylin is fan favorite lol tho I'm very partial to breaking up everyones expectations of Ulrich marrying Talia. You wrote wonderful characters. I enjoy the story so much too ♥️
Same. I love myself the lone wolf with a good heart. *snuggles him* Plus it feels nice...MC and Weylin, Tala and Ulrich. Though I'll do an Ulrich run later as well. =P
Thank you for the lovely comments! There's a new update out, and this chapter will actually end up in a scene which will feature a lot about what Ulrich route will bring <3 But that's still one (or more) update away!
GOD I LOVE LOVE LOVEE THE WAY YOU USE THE INTERACTIVE TEXTS makes me feel like in a movie :OOO the only thing i love more than that is WEYLINNNN I WILL DIE FOR* HIM!!! That scene in his house had me SQUEALING
Thank you - I'm really glad you're enjoying the story! I just added a new update too <3
The devil works hard but you work harder TYY!! :OOOOO
Hi! Loving the story so far and the characters and everything urghhh. I usually don't comment but wanted to take the time to let you know I got this little null passage message on my page. My choices were leaning towards the Ulrich route if that helps
Keep up the good work !!!
i cant seem to get past it and progress ulrichs story </3
Oh dear - thank you for sending me this message, first of all! This is very obviously not intended to happen, would you mind if I asked if you played the story all the way from the beginning, or if you had an earlier save you loaded when there was a new update out?
I will look into this to get it fixed asap!
just replayed both from the start and from an earlier save from december last year and it's working fine now from what i can see !! yippee!!!
Am glad! Enjoy the route ♡
Eeeeeeeeee I can't wait for the next chapter, tala is literally wifey. This book is Soo amazing I put it in my collection.
Am glad! I just posted a new update, am hoping you enjoy it <3
Can I play as a male character in the game (and romance male characters too)?
Sure can! There are no genderlocked characters or routes :)
This is a really interesting and a intriguing IF!
Thank you for creating it!
Thank you, I'm glad you like it! I just uploaded the newest part and I am hoping you will enjoy it <3
Tysm for the update ✨
Just a quick question, do we get to choose MC's gender?
Yup! It is intentional that the MC does not have any "outing" descriptors in the story, for I want them to be the gender reader wants to identify as. I'm probably going to be adding preferred pronouns in the story, but so far the writing has intentionally given space for free gender expression.
oh I see 👍
really interesting story so far! ulrich already has my whole heart <3 excited for the next chapter! :D
Thank you! I'm very happy to hear Ulrich gets some love <3 the next part should be out quite soon!