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There should definitly happen a QA-pass for readability of some sentences in front of their respective backgrounds :D
"Workaround" would be to use the "Dialogue box opacity" option but I think implementing an option to enable a "text border" would be better. The default option for "Dialogue box opacity" is fully transparent after all which leads to sometimes bad readability.

One extreme example:
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There is a mod that addresses these issues. Although i am not sure its up to date.
 

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I just more or less binged the whole thing, so the quality of writing is beyond doubt.
This game's animations reminds me of a video in a game design course way back when, in that it's technically impressive, but doesn't do much for the game. The occasional jitter etc. pulled me out of the experience a but at times, which was kind of sad, because the setup and eye movement was spot on. So close.
To get back to the writing, normally I'm not one for the lovecraftian horror stories, but it is well executed and picked up speed near the current end as well.
Though... the last interaction was rather odd. (as others have mentioned)
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After everything leading up to that, the sudden complete lack of urgency was somewhat puzzling.
Still, I will watch this space with interest.:)
 
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I just more or less binged the whole thing, so the quality of writing is beyond doubt.
This game's animations reminds me of a video in a game design course way back when, in that it's technically impressive, but doesn't do much for the game. The occasional jitter etc. pulled me out of the experience a but at times, which was kind of sad, because the setup and eye movement was spot on. So close.
To get back to the writing, normally I'm not one for the lovecraftian horror stories, but it is well executed and picked up speed near the current end as well.
Though... the last interaction was rather odd. (as others have mentioned)
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After everything leading up to that, the sudden complete lack of urgency was somewhat puzzling.
Still, I will watch this space with interest.:)
Hehe, I dunno if I underestimated the seriousness with which people would pay to the story or my own need to banter at any and all times, but I'll take it. The game animations are made in Virt-a-mate aka (VAM), which has a lot going for it, but also a lot of limitations, not the least of which is my capability with it, but after looking at all the alternatives this seemed the best for me (i love the non-static feeling of it even if sometimes clipping rears it's ugly head and you really can't beat the time investment for image creation). I was hoping to keep this a "small" project to prepare me for VAM2, but when a story develops I tend to go with it.

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So far I liked the story and its execution really much and can't wait for more after the rather abrupt ending of the current update. I quite like the writing and emotions you convey with it while setting the respective atmosphere for every scene. :)


But one thing that bothers me quite a bit (personal oppinion ahead) put into a spoiler as it's about the last/current part of the story:
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So far I liked the story and its execution really much and can't wait for more after the rather abrupt ending of the current update. I quite like the writing and emotions you convey with it while setting the respective atmosphere for every scene. :)


But one thing that bothers me quite a bit (personal oppinion ahead) put into a spoiler as it's about the last/current part of the story:
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Was just a question out of curiosity if there was a way (found the reasoning now btw.) :)

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Theory-crafting like this is some of my favorite things to read when making games. :)
The only thing I will say in relation to Bobbie is.
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The that's two of us. If I would have to pick favourite characters in the series I would have at least six to list as I can't really choose between them :D

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On that note: Do you only have a SubscribeStar and no Patreon?
 
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The that's two of us. If I would have to pick favourite characters in the series I would have at least six to list as I can't really choose between them :D

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On that note: Do you only have a SubscribeStar and no Patreon?
Oh, yes, just Subscribestar... I don't like being limited in what I can imagine, and Patreon is the killer of dreams.
 
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Hehe, I dunno if I underestimated the seriousness with which people would pay to the story
So you wrote the story not expecting people to be engaged by it?
Dayum, you are humble. ;)
I think it would be nice to have a background crewmember or two help out, even if just implied.
Surely, in a ship with officers, there's got to be some regular crew, and if some of them, risking their lives anyways, are willing to help, there could be a throwaway line about them searching another approach. After all, the good doctor also has a "team". ^^
I'll keep reading either way (as soon as there is more, but I'm patient). Edit for typos
 
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I like it so far but it's slow. I feel like this game would benefit from changing the pace up every now and then. One example is the build up for boarding the Demeter.

You go through some banter with Bobby, then you have an argument with the doc, then it's an argument with Kess where she sobs out her life story before moving onto another argument with Bobby and after a while I just wanted the characters to shut up and get on with it.
 
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Some Fan Sigs for "THE CALL of DARKNESS"... likely more to come with future updates:

BOBBIE - Fan Signature
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TCoDsiG1.gif

LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646433_TCoDsiG1.gif
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LILLY - Fan Signature
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TCoDsiG2.gif

LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646434_TCoDsiG2.gif
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ALINA - Special Dance Fan Signature
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TCoDsiG3.gif

LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646435_TCoDsiG3.gif
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Whether you're a Space Captain or not:
following the call to use these Sigs in your personal signature might help

... to support the game & the dev a wee bit :coffee:!

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And acewinz : thanks for your game & good fortune with the future development! All the best & fingers crossed!
 

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Some Fan Sigs for "THE CALL of DARKNESS"... likely more to come with future updates:

BOBBIE - Fan Signature
450 x 124 px / 1,24 MB /.gif

View attachment 4620439

LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646433_TCoDsiG1.gif
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LILLY - Fan Signature
450 x 124 px / 1,26 MB / .gif

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LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646434_TCoDsiG2.gif
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ALINA - Special Dance Fan Signature
450 x 124 px / 1,34 MB / .gif

View attachment 4620441

LINK: https://attachments.f95zone.to/2025/03/4646435_TCoDsiG3.gif
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___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Whether you're a Space Captain or not:
following the call to use these Sigs in your personal signature might help

... to support the game & the dev a wee bit :coffee:!

********************************************************************
And acewinz : thanks for your game & good fortune with the future development! All the best & fingers crossed!
Thank you so much, those are awesome!
 
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