#creme de la creme

[hpowellsmith]

Crème de la Crème is five!

Crème de la Crème turned five yesterday! I'm still shocked and delighted that it's finding new audiences after such a long time, and that people are still falling in love and forming undying rivalries with the characters.

It's funny: when I first started making Crème de la Crème, I was concerned that Choice of Games audiences might not be up for a low-violence-but-high-stakes dating sim. At the time, even the romance-heavy titles were high-action and almost all of them included fantasy elements. Shoutout to the brilliant Tally Ho and Heart of the House which made me feel more confident about making a historically-flavoured, romance-heavy CoG game, but I still had some worries.

I couldn't have been more wrong.

I'm so proud to have made this game, and feel so fortunate that I've been able to follow what made me happy in making THREE more games in the same world.

Thank you to everyone who's ever played, made fanworks about, or talked about Crème de la Crème - and if you haven't played it yet and like the look of it, it's in the Steam Autumn Sale!

And I hope you enjoy Honor Bound when it comes out next week!

[violet-stormbringer]

Everyone's eyes were upon Ras and Rosario as the pair passed on their way to the dance floor. Rosario was a prestigious dance partner, of course. [...] [...]As they danced, Ras moved closer to Rosario, tilting her head to show off her neckline and allow the Princess glimpses of her skin; shifting so that the other got a rather good look at Ras’ pale visage. Rosario’s eyes widened in surprise, and there was a faint blush on her face; she was surprised, but altogether flattered at Ras’ movements.

Another Ras x Rosario commission, this one drawn by @pearl-jam-bud! They were so lovely to work with, and I appreciate them so much~!

[namidragons]

I'm 100% sure I've had this passage before, but for some reason it never really caught my attention, which is a crime because this is so funny.

Miss Dalca needs little encouragement, and launches into a critical commentary about the issues raised when someone in a position of power and influence chooses to speak for those with less. Hartmann puts up a hand. "Excuse me," he says, "but I think Rowan is trying to disrupt the class. May we return to the syllabus?" Miss Dalca looks flustered. "Oh—yes, well, maybe that would be best."

Quit being such a wet blanket Hartmann! Gosh!

yes I'm replaying the creme series so I can set up honor bound just so. I am very excited.

[zencaia]

Journey to Gallatin (2/5)

Fan art of @hpowellsmith's Crème de la Crème

[choiceofgames]

Comment below: If you could bring one of our games on vacation... which one would it be?

[sadhappylady]

What's the first YR fic you read and loved? And the last?

Thanks for the ask, anon!

(But please don't be shy. If I don't know you, please know that I'd really like to!)

The first fanfic I ever read I was recommended by so many of you fellow yr fans here on tumblr when I was a newbie (thank you):

Heavy is the head by @prncewilhelm

It was love at first read! I still hold this fic so dear to my heart, and I still hold out hope that one day it will be finished (no pressure, though!).

I never looked back. So, now, a few thousands (probably ?) fics later, you dare ask me the last fic I read and loved??! Please! I am reading some 30 wips, probably 🙈 I can't possibly choose one. Here, have a list!

Last WIPs I read and loved:

maybe now maybe here tonight by @dreamyelectronicmusic

Where We Left Off by @gulliblelemon

too much is not enough by emonlispenardstreet

Last finished fics I read and loved:

My bad by @iwouldnevergetintofanfic

Royally Whipped by @bigalockwood

Chasing Our Sunlight by fitz_y

[imvietnamesenotchinese]

my creme de la creme MCs, celeste and ethan <3 this time in their school uniforms

illustration by fuwuillust @ ig

game by @hpowellsmith

characters are mine !

[kdelarenta]

meet my mc's:

name: beatrice

li: laurie beaumont

story: royal affairs by @hpowellsmith

[aimlim]

read royal affairs by @hpowellsmith to get bread crumbs of crème de la crème characters.

Florin like 10 years later (Royal Affairs time period) military captain with graceful/calm Archambault teacher OC 🫡 they live rent free in my head.

He looks more refined the last time I drew him years ago 🧸 sad he didn’t have an engagement in the end (but I understand because he doesn’t want to get married—it makes sense for his character) but if he still hung around for 10 years, wrote letters to the MC, ANNNND participated in the graduation despite being bored? If that isn’t some type of commitment or loyalty idk what is. 🤷‍♂️ COPIUM.

[bumblingbabooshka]

Devastating Burn - Childhood Friends

[hpowellsmith]

Choice of Games titles in the Steam Summer Sale!

I hope you're having a good week! If you fancy a little treat for the weekend, titles from Choice of Games, Heart's Choice, and Hosted Games are on sale on Steam, including my and my wife's games...

Crème de la Crème (40% off): Climb to the very top of the class at your exclusive private school for socialites! Will you study hard, find a perfect match, or embrace scandal? A 440,000 word interactive novel.

Noblesse Oblige (40% off): Spark romance amid secrets in a crumbling mansion! What will you sacrifice for love? Can you trust your own heart? A 180,000 interactive gothic novella.

Royal Affairs (40% off):At your exclusive boarding school, will you rule the roost or be a royal disaster? Court publicity, sway the fate of nations, and find love! A 440,000 word interactive novel.

Blood Money (35% off): By the power of your blood, you and your ghosts will take over your crime family! A 290,000 word standalone dark fantasy interactive novel.

Heart of Battle (35% off): Battle for love as a gladiator in this epic romance! Win glory, victory, a better life - or spark a revolution! A 220,000 word interactive novel by Fay Ikin.

Asteroid Run: No Questions Asked (35% off): captain a freighter across the Solar System and keep your mystery cargo and your crew safe in the face of corruption, cultists, and revolutionaries! A 325,000 word interactive novel by Fay Ikin.

And while you're on Steam, please wishlist Honor Bound, fourth in the Creme de la Creme series, which is coming soon!

Enjoy, and I hope those of you in hot weather aren't getting too overheated!

[violet-stormbringer]

Ras Thorne x Princess Rosario of Zaledo!

Drawn by @pudica, pls check 'em out! So lovely! aaaaa

[jams-sims]

So im stuck in a hard place I have 3 different choices I want to make. Hartmann because we repect workers in this house. Hartman vibes are amazing-

Delacroix vibes are off the fucjing chain- homie really said im saging this room. An im like im so interested in thus spirit angel.

An finally Blaise because i want to trigger some form of apology for embezzling his family money. He seems so easily fluster and i can't leave homie alone.

[3uhhu3]

Delacroix my pookie

[zencaia]

Journey to Gallatin (5/5)

I would just like to say THANK YOU for everyone who liked and reblogged. Like I'm giggling and blushing reading all your sweet tags especially the author! (sorry for tagging you so much haha) It's just been SO MOTIVATING to see you all like it as much as I do especially since I've been drawing all these over two months <3 Here's to drawing more in the future!

Fan art of @hpowellsmith's Crème de la Crème

[choiceofgames]

Answer below what you think is a good fit for Crème de la Crème!