#obsolete stars

[obsolete-stars-if]

Hello my beloved readers. It seems that I am at an impasse. So let's be real.

I am considering porting to twine. Why? The biggest point for me is surprisingly not any weird drama or suspicious activity. No no no. It's pricing. The main thing is that I don't want to earn money from this, I don't want people to pay money to play this.

While I can suggest a pricing, in the end it is out of my hands, and I am very firm on the free to play part. And I mean that, no weird ads, no refills, no paid shit. The entire experience for free.

So porting to twine seems, morally at least, the only way to actually publish the game in its entirety. However, when said port happens is another question that I want to ask for y'all's input. We certainly have some options:

Finish the Update, which at best will take me at least another month or two. I am about halfway through one of the split paths by now, I could write the update, publish it in CS, and then start the port.

Just do to the port, it would mean that the update is postponed until the entire game is ported into twine. I have no idea how long that would take. After publishing the port, not updated, I could get to the actual update.

Port and Rewrite, perhaps the longest option, and frankly what I think would make most sense quality wise- I port the game, and at the same time work on it, editing, rewriting parts, cleaning code like no one else. However that might take a very long time, I don't know how quick I'll be at coding, and editing can take a ridiculous amount of time too, esp BCS there are a lot of things to fix.

Do half the update, I'm being honest when the pricing issue came up, I was super demotivated. And while I still work on the update in CS, I can, technically speaking, simply finish the split path, update it, and then do the port, so I am not wasting more energy on the entire update only to have to recode it. I know everyone has been waiting for the Update and it personally feels like I am taking forever.

Continuing with CG/HG is not an option if I can't decide to offer the game for free in the end.

Mind you, regardless of the outcome of the Poll, it's my decision in the end. I do want to check in with what everyone would prefer, and I honestly only gave options I decided I would be willing to do.

Thanks for reading, participating, and being patient.

[origamihoshi]

My MC, Lonlee (or just Lee) form @obsolete-stars-if's game, I'm playing through the game again so I figured I should draw her.

Didn't know what to do with clothing so I just put her in a pretty dress.

really mostly did this becasue I wanted to draw a pretty lady

[obsolete-stars-if]

You HAD ME with advertising my own project. So I will. Hehe.

Let's be real, we all read some form of "Help! My mother/father sold me off to one direction/five seconds of summer/ [insert any other fandom]!"

Well let's just say, I haven't grown out of that, just yet. So I present to you: Obsolete Stars

A forced magical adventure IF where your father sold you off to marry a random prince. I hear you say "Wow, Ben, this is so innovative." Thanks I know. But not only can you date 7 different people, but ALSO there are 3 poly routes. Romance not your style? The world is expansive enough, and your companions throughout the book make amazing friends! If you want friends, that is.

Drama is the only option I do.

Bored of the political aspects? This book is not about political intrigue. It is, in fact, a horror book. And I will trick you into believing you are safe, but remember. There is only way forward, and all you can do is pray to survive.

Also you get to be very depressed, and angry. Don't we all need that?

I'm just saying, we have hit 80k and are on chapter 7, there's so much to do in this game, and I'm forcing you to do most of them. I'm not writing it for you to ignore.

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 :)

[thefourfan]

What if we all just collectively decided that the image below is Happy Star's evil twin named Enthusiastic Star just because it'd be funny

[5tupidusrnam3]

I painted a new happy star over an old happy star (I was bored)

This was how it first looked like, I painted this while sleeping over at a friends house

[voiarc-draws]

Objectober Day 29: Death

[happilydailystars]

fun redraw thing i did

BOUNS!!

swap...

[moonsidesong]

week 2 of my dailies from @brifdi-daily <3 i feel like im getting into the groove of things which is exciting!! im having a lot of fun :)

[yeetusthemighty]

More silly doodless

Mmm various doodles

And a picture of the stupid silly Liam I drew underneath regular Liam

[cri-cri-de-boa]

A God surrounded by its angels

I kinda in love with the design that I made, so I thought, what if I draw HS like those gods paints, but in ms Paint?

[obsolete-stars-if]

Obsolete Stars

Port and rewrite to twine, December 2024

Latest Update post

Last updated word count: + 19k including code Read time: ~5h 45min Join the discord

Currently available: Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9, Part 1

Take me to the demo. Now.

Disclaimer: While I do have an outline, this is a first draft/proof of concept situation. There will be many errors and things like personality options, and further expansion of the world around you, will be expanded once the first draft is done. Thank you for understanding.

Intro

So let’s be real, we all read fanfiction that followed the prompt of “Help, my parents sold me off to [insert boy band/ celebrate crush/ tumblr sexy man of the week)!”, but unlike those fanfictions, you weren’t sold off to your hot crush. After a life in isolation, your father, the king, sells you off to marry the prince of another country. With nothing but two guards, you make your way to meet the dreaded fate of marriage. Along the way, you will make friends, learn the truth about your kingdom, and find yourself in positions much worse than a forced marriage. One can only pray for your survival.

In this game you will explore your kingdom and what happened to the magic realm. It will include sensitive topics, and possible explicit content in the future.

The game focuses on interpersonal relationships.

What else?

Play as Male, Female, Nonbinary (option to customize your pronouns, future trans options planned)

Date one (or more) of your 7 friends

Play as straight, queer, poly, mono, or just be aro or ace

Be a total ass to your spouse or just accept your fate

Have fun seeing your kingdom in ruins!

Get your friends killed

Get yourself killed

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Okay cool, but what about dating?

Tarek/Takischa (he/him; she/her) (Ftm/Mtf)  (genderselectable)

Old and grumpy, TK is 15 years your senior and has been serving the palace your entire life. They are stoic and devoted to the crown, they take their job more than serious, sometimes they can even parental or possessive. Underneath their blank face, you know they care for you, and they always will.

They are 6′3 and have ashen honey hair, curly and cutting off just above their eyes. Pale green eyes set deep against their ivory skin. They hide almost all of their skin with layers of clothing.

(Great if you have parental issues.)

Samuel/Samira (he/him; she/her) (Ftm/Mtf) (genderselectable)

Young and curious, Sammy is just a year younger than yourself, they can be naive and easy trusting. They’re optimistic and want to impress you and all their friends. Sammy has a lot to learn, and they’re more than eager to do so. With enough care and time, Sammy will grow into a great protector.

Sammy is 5′9 with very short black hair. Against their warm beige skin tone, their monolidded eyes are a deep reddish brown. They wear simple robust clothes.

Sammy is ace and sex neutral.

(Great if you don’t enjoy angst)

Alia (she/they) (afab)

A quiet person, she keeps to herself, but always stays polite, she is a shrine maiden and TKs friend. She is a peacemaker at heart, and tries to deescalate every situation. She would be considered one of the strongest magic users, if she would ever use it. She is about six years your senior.

Alia is 5′3 and has bronze hair that is cut into a short wolf hairstyle. Blue eyes against satin freckled skin. She wears a lavender dress, with white clothing to cover her arm.

Alia is ace and sex repulsed.

(Great if you like slow burn)

Sascha (He/they) (Ftm)

He is about ten years older, but that can be quickly forgotten by how charming, egotistical and even cowardly he can act. He is not only a danger to you and your friends, but themselves too. He pulls danger from beyond your understanding into your orbit. He is a teasing smart ass that isn’t above blackmailing or hurting anyone. Not to forget that he committed the highest crime there is, stealing a magic companions.

They are 6′1 and have long grey-white hair that falls to his hips. He has very pale skin and ice blue eyes. He wears high quality clothes, and a golden jacket that fades into a deep red.

Sascha is ace and sex positive.

(Great test of your patience.)

Kate (she/her) (Mtf)

Just a few years older than you, she is noble and a healer, she is a loud and loving personality. With teasing smile, she cares deeply about everyone’s well-being, but will never be above calling anyone out.

She is 6′0, her chocolate goddess locs fall beneath her shoulders, the curls fading into a pink color. Dark deep brown eyes against warm yet ashen honey skin tone. She wears pink toned dresses and many accessories.

(Great if you like women.)

Mikhail (he/they) (amab)

The prince of Riag, your spouse, and the second general. His easy going and considerate personality makes it hard to grasp, that he is celebrated by his own soldiers and nobles of his country, deeply feared by anyone outside his country. A war criminal for his country. Beloved warrior, lover of war. He is only a few years your senior.

Mikail is 5′7 and their dark brown hair would fall to his shoulders, if it wasn’t pulled back into a ponytail. The tips of his hair fading into an earthy, almost blueish green tone, matching his eyes against his cool olive skin tone. He wears short clothing due to the heat in Riag and the many training sessions they have daily.

(Great if you believe everyone deserves a second chance.)

Gigi (she/her) (afab)

She promised Judgement Day.

Gigi is 5′6 and with ash blonde hair curling around her soft face frame, cutting off just below her ears, and light brown, almost hazel eyes. She wears primarily black with orange accessories.

Unofficial official RO Art/Ref

Moodboards, color palettes, playlist for each RO here:

Maps and miscellaneous stuff:

[obsolete-stars-if]

LOOK AT HER. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I love love love the soft shadows and colored line art. The veil. THE SCARS. THE DRESS. It is absolutely beautiful. I love her. Now I feel bad for all the shit I put her through.

Thank you SO MUCH for the art. I ADORE it. I'm gonna print it and hang it up on my wall. I'm making an MC art wall.

My MC, Lonlee (or just Lee) form @obsolete-stars-if's game, I'm playing through the game again so I figured I should draw her.

Didn't know what to do with clothing so I just put her in a pretty dress.

really mostly did this becasue I wanted to draw a pretty lady

[weepingicegiant]

hapy star

[thefourfan]

Drawing a random ship I like with a random color palette ^_^

[blackoutbugza]

hey osc how we doing

idk i just wanna interact with the bfdi side of tumblr more waahahaah T_T

[carouselofcurses]

could u do happy star blinkies?? (from obsolete battle show and happy stars guide to object shows) i litterally explode everytike i see happy star 🤯🤯🤯 i luv ur blinkies btw :3

happy star! F2U!! (thank you sm! i dont know too much about obs but it looks super cool)