#myrk mire

[catt-nuevenor]

The Future

Time to establish what's going to happen from this point forwards.

The vast majority of you have been exceptionally patient this last year, and for that you have my deepest thanks. You've given me the time to not only write a book, but edit it, and send it off to literary agents, something I would have long given up on doing without the continued support of those who enjoy my writing.

Now that the book is off doing the rounds independently, it's time I got back to Myrk Mire.

Originally Myrk Mire was built in ChoiceScript, a scripting language created by the Choice of Games company. Choice of Games control what is done with their script, understandably, they own it. This does pose some restrictions. I can't, for example, release any paid material built using ChoiceScript unless it is directly through their publishing label. If I do publish under their label, I maintain IP or Intellectual Property Rights, however I also grant them the exclusive rights under perpetual license to publish the multiple choice game 'electronically'.

Source: Choice of Games.com

As you can see from the outline above, they do make exceptions for stories published in non-competing formats, and for sequels, prequels, and spin-offs. However, traditional publishing houses might require stricter control over IP, distribution, and exclusivity. It will only become more and more complicated as things progress, and being locked into a perpetual license agreement of any nature is not a decision to make lightly.

As some of you may be sensing from the tone of all this so far, I'm going to be moving Myrk Mire away from Choice of Games and ChoiceScript, and into a new medium/format.

After tinkering, and trialling with a few alternatives, I've decided to go with Renpy. Renpy, while largely used for visual novel style games and stories, provides a very workable framework for interactive fiction, and is an Open Source script, it isn't beholden to publishing contracts, licence cost, or exclusivity.

I'm not going to be diving into transferring Myrk Mire right away, it's a huge piece of writing, in an entirely different scripting language, and as previously stated, there are a lot of changes I want to implement with the cast. Instead, I'm creating a trial story: One Háḟest Day. My Patrons have been aware of all this for about a month or so, and have already seen some previews.

One Háḟest Day takes place in Aldmirham before the events of Myrk Mire, around the time the Main Character and the Wanderers first arrived in town. The reader will have the choice to follow one of the romanceable characters through a single day, with opportunities to explore their lives and relationships before the Main Character and Child come along. I hope it will provide a proving ground for the changes that previously caused debate, and an opportunity for people to try out the new format and interface.

My plan is to distribute One Háḟest Day through Itch.io, working with their early access framework and voluntary payments for such as soon as one of the character routes is ready to play from beginning to end, updating regularly with the other characters as they too are completed, and with additional features as required. Once the full game is complete, I will release a separate full build with a set minimum price that can be discussed with the community as we move forwards.

At the second, I'm aiming for a web hosted format and a desktop/laptop downloadable format, with phone compatibility to come later down the line once things are stable.

I will post production updates and info when I can to tumblr, though a lot of what I'm doing now is very python coding heavy, so perhaps not that interesting?

I've included some screenshots below of very early development, featuring a Character Log and Word Log that I hope will allow readers to more easily navigate the story. I'm toying with the idea of having a Mysteries Log as well that will keep track of snippets of information gleaned from each character's route, but that can be a tinkering feature for now.

Let me know your thoughts, concerns, or excitement, though do keep all messages objective and polite.

[ddwcaph-game]

To those who are celebrating today... Happy Mother's Day!

At least, I hope your day is happier for you than it is for me.

[interact-if]

Hi! I was wondering if you knew of any IFs/VNs where you play as multiple characters? Bonus point if at least one of the MCs is customizable.

Hey Anon, here’s a list where you can play as multiple characters! Let us know if there are any further recommendations that fit this theme and we’ll add them to the list.

Completed:

The 3Games by Ema Bícová and  Anna Michalcová 

The Letter (VN) by @yangyangmobilee

Trouble Comes Twice (VN) by @foxglovegamess​ 

Demos:

City of Immortals by @rotten-games 

Evanescent Eclipse by @nikkefort-dev

Lure of the Gallows by @lureofthegallowsgame

Myrk Mire by @catt-nuevenor

These Reluctant Years by @specterwrites

[dishonestlies-if]

Me again... sorry but you said you didn't want to do your assignment 👀

And I'm curious about your world building and thoughts. So I love that we can have a little girl I'm bias af tho cuz I have a little girl so I'm definitely gonna project alil.

I know some people aren't all in for the having a kid thing bt I love it, its different. I don't think I've played an if where we have a kid before. I've seen some where you kinda find a kid and raise them/take em under your wing because they were in a dire situation or had no one left. (Esper and abyssal) or where if we had a kid the kid was like 10ish (myrk mire) but not really where MC had a toddler that was bio to them. So it's unique.

What made you want to add that factor into the story? If it's okay to ask. ♥️

Don't apologize!! These questions are a delight to answer :D

Originally my main goal was to come up with something that the MC would kind of be forced to consider important - something they simply would not be able to give up unless it was pried out of their cold, dead, hands. I considered a pet of some sort, but with the things I was planning that just didn't make sense, and in any case everyone has different preferences, so I couldn't think of any way to make the pet important enough for the story. Then I considered maybe a close friend, or keeping Alix alive, but quickly realized that wouldn't work out lore-wise either.

Therefore, I figured a child would work best - even if you don't want a child (which I totally get, not everyone wants kids, me included), as the monarch and an only child MC would be expected to produce at least one heir with their political marriage partner, and even if you don't care for the kid at all (which is an option), they're important to the kingdom as your heir. There's just no way to willingly give up Luminosa regardless of whether or not you actually love her.

[pandorasboxofchoices]

Main account @pandorasboxofmusings.

This blog is dedicated to original choose your own adventure/interactive fiction works. On the main account, there are links to other blogs.

Masterlist

Games I've Played

Dashingdon

After Dark - Nathaniel Becker/@dalekowrites

Myrk Mire by Catt Nuevenor/@catt-nuevenor

Power Grab by Casper Hyde

Seven days in purgatory by Eheradhia Jaldononda/@sevendaysinpurgatory-if

Through Broken Lenses by InterestedPartyWhen Life Gives You Lemons by C.C. Hill/@when-life-gives-you-lemons-if

Itch.io

The King’s Hound by Kal Down/@the-kingshound

[bacchanal-if]

Thank you so much for the love, @darkfictionjude! I will add to this with ones that haven't been mentioned and I've followed with great interest!

Vendetta - I'm not usually into anything mafia, but I fell in love with the ROs after reading it.

Disenchanted - Being told you are the chosen one and finding out you are not? Yes please! The drama this involves is delicious.

The Bastard of Camelot - You were born under an ominous prophecy, and the court hates you for it. I love how you can either lean into the prophecy or show that such a thing does not define you.

Myrk Mire - While I adore her original demo, there will be a vast story update that I very much look forward to and I think it very worth mentioning. This author has put so much research into their world that I cannot wait to see what new direction it takes!

Appreciation Post + Needing your input!

We appreciate the love you are sending our way for this project. At the beginning of it, my wife and I talked about it into details about what we wanted from it and how we knew we might just not have any sort of success whether that meant financially, critically, or socially. We wondered if this project would be something we could find ourselves doing in the long term, if it was something we could see ourselves doing full-time, and if it was something that would be genuinely appreciated.

And for that last part, I say it's a success! You guys really love this game!

For this, we thank you all for following our little project that we hope can make you happy.

But also! Let's give back to this community! This blog has amassed quite the follower count, meaning we can reach possibly many people on the Tumblr side of things. And so, now I am asking for your help:

Please send us interactive fiction projects that are either ongoing/completed/unfinished! Give us a quick rundown on it and why you would want to see other people play it! There are many games out there that many people might be interested in!

This can be done through sending us an ask (public or anonymous), tagging us in a post, add a comment on this post, or reblogging this post.

Anyways thank you for your participation if you opt to! Thank you everyone for following this project, and thank you for everyone who opts to help us in this little shenanigan to help people connect to new or old games to look at :)

[seventies70s]

Been absolutely hooked on @catt-nuevenor ‘s Myrk Mire and I go insane, absolutely feral for Peidyn like you have no idea.

Also my MC and his lil girl. They hunt and fish and stuff

[shibe-myths]

Who would the ROs romance from other interactive stories?

OH! This is just so cute! Lady B: The HAREM ROUTE from @thescarsilivewith-if

Mostly because Lamis grew up in a harem to begin with and Polyamory is something that she and the MC can experience together with a couple side romances. With Lamis, I can see her being happy with a poly romance. Bernie: I can see my bb with Sierrahn Fhylliont from @accursedwhispers-if Shorties Unite. Laz: L from @catt-nuevenor 's game, Myrk Mire. That is a relationship that I think Laz would enjoy. Even beyond paltry flirts. Amyntas: MARGARET from my DAAAAAHHHHLING Tyrant over there on @nextinline-if We know that Amyn is a simp. A murderous simp. Who needs a perfect wife. As we all know, our Gemini Qwueeeeen is a perfection that the birdy bastard can never hope to gain. Bishop: Riel from @shepherds-of-haven Bishop would love a husband who is close to his true personality and values. Indigo: MAEVE from @moiraimyths I would say Aife, but Indigo has a staunch ANTI-Monarchy rule when it comes to her lovers. She will not be burned Again.

Peri: Raven from @leo-interactive-fiction It would be so fucking cursed. But, hey, at least they'd be happy together.

[phanosis]

Anadora looked up to the creature Peidyn had jokingly called a shrieker, and for a terrible moment believed the worst whispers of her nature. "What are you?" She asked the approaching figure, one hand still rooting around in her satchel, fingers closing upon the cool surface of the cylindrical container she kept hidden there. The woman gave a strange smile. "More like you all than you realise, but not quite entirely." ( cit. @catt-nuevenor )

I don't know about you, but I'm ready to hunt down some weird creatures with A! By the way, is it just me or does A probably have any interesting relatives in the family tree? Not only are their eyes quite peculiar, but they are the only ones among the main cast who immediately understand K's true intentions and nature. I have some theories…

[i-play-too-many-wips]

Myrk Mire MC Plus Child

Demo here by @catt-nuevenor

PICREW here

Now most of the time the MCS I make are unique to those games and those games alone

…Most of the time except for these two who id already come up with before I knew this demo existed and I love them

This is Anne and Jeralt!

Jeralt (or Jer to Anne) is the main MC and older brother to Anne. He’s just straight up a nice guy, very charming and sweet. He likes kids and is good with them. Him and Anne make crafts to sell. He’s very overprotective and hurting Anne will instantly get you on his shitlist. He worries about her a lot, sometimes to Anne’s annoyance. He also tends to blame himself if his loved ones get hurt. Interested in girls but idk who he’ll get with. Not Leila though. While he and Anne do tease each other, they both mean the world to each other.

Next is Anne or as Jeralt calls her Little Red. She’s the rascal of the household, a little shit through and through. She’s energetic and mischievous, resulting in her getting along great with Leila. She has a hot temper and is very defensive of herself and her loved ones. She loves music. Jeralt is quick to make sure she doesn’t learn swears. Mostly because she’ll probably use them in every other sentence once she knows them.

Admittedly Anne used to be seventeen but she’s been aged down for this game lol

[wayyhavensfinest]

If you like TWC here’s some other IFs that I can’t recommend enough!!!

OFNA: Birds of a Feather: You’re recruited into a cult secret society and from the word go you know there’s something fishy going on. Setting itself up to be full of mystery and intrigue. Also you get a little bird friend and 🥺💕.The author updates the demo on a monthly basis and I’m very invested in getting to the bottom of what’s going on.

Author: @ofna

Keeper of the Sun and Moon: After a a near death experience with a mythological creature, you discover that magic is real and are whisked away to New World Magi Academy. Tensions are brewing between angels and demons in the city and you’re about to get caught right in the middle. Usually I’m not a fan of books about school/college but I really enjoyed this one. The characters are all unique and it’s clear that the author has put a lot of thought into the world building/lore. A second book was released recently so I’m looking forward to playing that one next!!

Author: @keeperofthesunandmoon

Midnight hours: When Twilight Strikes: You’re a bounty hunter who’s responsible for taking in rogue supernaturals. Working for the International Agency of Supernaturals, you and your best friend and partner have become the best hunting duo there. When your boss disappears suddenly and is replaced by his friend, you wonder if there’s something bigger going on. I’m really loving this so far. Great representation among the ROs and romance wise it’s got everything you could ask for: enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, angst. The author is really giving us more than we deserve 😌 Definitely check this one out.

Author: @evertidings

Scout: An Apocalypse Story: (Oh Hiatus) You’ve managed to survive a natural disaster that has completely wiped out civilisation. Living in a small community with other survivors you are mainly an academic. You put your skills to use on regular scouting missions with your best friend and scouting leader. When you meet the leader of another community on a scout what will happen? And what will you learn about the people who lead your own community.. I only found this game the other day and when I tell you I’m obsessed. It’s extremely well written and the concept is really interesting (although I do love anything to do with post apocalyptic/survival situations.) The real strength of this story is the romances. They flow very well and really feel genuine and natural. Honestly the first route I played MELTED my heart (Ezra I’d take a bullet for you). If you’re going to check out any of the stories in this list this is the one. The story is ongoing and I’m very excited to see where this one goes.

Author: @anya-dev

Bodycount: (On Hiatus) Sick of your boring life (shitty apartment, dead end job, zero love life) you find yourself convinced to join the cast of a new reality TV show. At the end of a show, the islanders vote for the couple most likely to last and they win £500,00. Additionally, the couple with the highest body count wins another £500,000. But what exactly do they mean by bodycount... Only two chapters of the demo have been released so far but I’m already obsessed with this story. I was so excited when I first read the announcement and the author definitely did not disappoint. I love the characters Griff and Arthur I’m talking directly to you and I feel like it’s going to to a perfect mixture of serious mystery and reality tv drama. Can’t wait for the next chapter!!

Author: @bodycountgame

Mind blind: In this universe people are given a Pollard Score (rating their psychic abilities). No one has ever had a score of zero. Until you. With zero mental defences, anyone with a high enough pollard score can read your mind like an open book. Not exactly ideal. After an incident that sends your parents away, you live with your brother in order to keep you safe. The book follows your first year as a trainee at Unity, an international peacekeeping organization responsible for dealing with dangerous “Ments.” Can you finally prove yourself? Or will it be a disaster like things usually are… When I tell you I LOVE this story 🥺 I think it’s in my top three out of all the IF I’ve read. The characters are just so endearing I love love love them all. This is also one of the only pieces of media I’ve seen where a characters mental health is taken seriously and not just erased or forgotten about. It’s an issue that is addressed continuously. Don’t even get me started on the romances. You want friends to lovers? Big brothers best friend? Mutual pining? This book has it. Read. This. Novel.

Author: @mindblindbard

Citadel: A Medical Romance Drama: You are a first year intern at Citadel hospital. In the near future medicine has changed drastically. Illnesses that were once fatal are now completely curable and it’s all thanks to Citadel hospital. But is there a secret hiding behind these medical miracles? I feel like medical dramas are just in a whole new level and this book is definitely no exception. Some of the romance routes are already pain and I love it. The fact that the author is actually a medical intern really adds a sort of authenticity. Also it’s very impressive that they have such a hectic career and still manage to post regularly. Literal superhuman

Author: @bouncyballcitadel

Scandal: Based in Washington DC, you are the best crisis manager in the game. Having worked in the White House, you were integral in the election of current POTUS Christian Anderson and you became very close with him and his wife Alcina. Maybe too close. You left the position shortly after the election. Two years later you get a call that will force you to return to the mess of a lifetime… This book currently stands at three chapter but when I tell you the drama is THROUGH the roof. If you love the pining/forbidden romance trope then this is definitely for you. I cannot wait for shit to hit the fan even more. The author is also very active on tumblr and posts loads of extra snippets/scenarios.

Author: @nightingale-interactive

Myrk Mire: Set in a fictional version of old England where ‘folklore, spirits and bogeymen are far from mere stories told around the campfire to frighten the children.’ You are a lone traveller and sole carer of a young child. One day while walking home, the child spots something by the river bank. Upon closer inspection you realise it’s a body. What who are they? What will you do? And what are the consequences of your choice?: So far this demo only consists of a prologue and chapter one but it’s already amazing! We’re already beginning to learn the lore of this world, enough to keep you interested but not so much that it feels overwhelming or out of place. The ROs are already melting my heart and your interactions with the child are just 🥰🥰🥰. The chapter is also quite long which was great. Can’t wait for the next update!!!

Author: @catt-nuevenor

The Golden Rose: Book One:

[catt-nuevenor]

Minor Change to M

Minor change to get you all informed on concerning M.

Previously, the gender naming splits on M went like this:

Male - Marrin

Female - Marryn

Nonbinary - Marren

All of this was put in place before I really got to grips with how I was going to tackle names and language in the story.

Now that I do know a little bit more of what I'm actually doing, these names have had to undergo some changes:

Male - Marren

Female - Merrá

Nonbinary - Marrin

Sorry for the confusion.

Beyond names, M remains largely as they were, at least up to the point that you all got to get to know them.

If you want a guide on how these are pronounced, I recommend having a squint at Old English Pronunciation Guide.

Vowel sounds have shifted somewhat in the past 1000+ years (go figure), but not too much.

Dashed accents over letters means a longer sound, there's some debate on whether r's were rolled or not, so roll em if you can, don't worry if you can't, and for the true nerds among you, emphasis is on the first syllable.

[khiita]

OC-TOBER day 23 // meet my mcs!

vance fenn 🍞 (they/he) & noel fenn!

verse(s): myrk mire, project hadea

theme song / pinterest board 🍞

[interact-if]

Hello, do you have a list of IF about Celtic culture or mythology? I don't have a strong preference as to which country (can be Irish, Welsh, Scottish, etc), and it can be fantasy or historical, whatever you have. Thanks!

Hi Anon,

We have not found many Celtic inspired titles aside from:

Myrk Mire by @catt-nuevenor

Sacred Fire (VN) by Iceberg Interactive

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) (VN) by @moiraimyths

[ddwcaph-game]

Marjorie "Maggie" Dela Cruz and Thomas Ryan "Wayne" Dela Cruz, my MCs for Myrk Mire!

If Erda could hear, she would be cackling right now. I love her cackles so much. 😄

So, I've wanted to make some fanart for Myrk Mire (@catt-nuevenor) for quite a while now. It also just came to me recently that I never made a drawing of Wayne (or Rosie) with Maggie before, so thankfully I have the perfect excuse…

I'm very happy with how this turned out, so I hope you like it! 😊Although I realized too late that their outfits might be a little anachronistic, sooo let's just say that they came to The Mire in a plot hole. 😉

Some fun facts and headcanons:

Maggie is still hopeful that she'll find Marrin, but she can't deny that she's interested in her friend Abelyn.

Wayne still misses his missing father (he keeps a portrait of him in his locket), although he doesn't see a problem with having two dads.

Maggie and Wayne are charm and trinket crafters. Wayne loves making trinkets, and he keeps a collection of those he successfully made himself as keychains for his bag (with some help from Maggie, of course). She was injured in the marsh after rescuing Keldan, while they were looking for crafting materials.

Maggie would rather let Wayne do his own thing, but she's had to be a little more strict (well, go along with his adventures) because he's too silly and playful for his own good.

Wayne is a total mama's boy, but he has grown close enough to his mommy's friends that he doesn't bother hiding it anymore.

Maggie still carries Wayne from time to time, but only because she knows she won't be able to do it anymore soon.

Wayne loves singing and always asks his mommy to sing him a lullaby before going to bed (after drinking some milk).

Wayne is a leap day baby and likes to tell people that he's only 1 and 3/4 years old.

Wayne wishes that he has a little sister.

Anyway, Happy Halloween! 🎃

[what-do-you-mean-theyre-evil]

I made an MC for MyrkMire by @myrk-mire and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that she is the best one I've made so far.

The description said Old England, this is the best I could do I'm sorry.

BONUS: Here's the full image