I just started playing this game yesterday and I've only gotten up to day five but it's been a really amazing experience so far. I'm pretty sure that I've played over 20 VN's this year alone but this one is definitely a cut above the rest. The writing is amazing and the animation quality is beautiful. The art is stunning and the game runs smoothly. This is definitely the best non big name company visual novel I've played since Katawa Shoujo. I hope you keep up the good work and I'm able to fix my PC soon so I can switch from the mod APK to the PC version for the full experience. Thanks for making this.
There's no schedule yet as I don't have sufficient Patreon backing to be able to dedicate time to the project. I'm working on it when I can. I'm aiming for a new week to come out every 3 to 4 months if I can do so. As I get better and better at things, I'm hoping to improve the rate at which I can get these updates out. I'm smoothing out my process and figuring out how to optimize my workflow. Eventually, I hope to make enough with this that I don't have to rely on a traditional job, which means I'd be working on this nearly full-time.
One can hope. Until then, I'll get updates out as soon as I can! Thank you so much for your interest!
Ahh thank you for the full explanation and i understand your situation! I hope your game will get alot of more interest i love it akd ive never seen dryads and goblins being done so good! I will absolutly support your patreon!
Thank you! The Dryad characters are actually from my original series The Riftkey Chronicles. Here's Wither's original art. Sadly, I don't have her showing up in the series until around Book 7 or so.
Saarya is also featured in the series, but I never had full body art done of her. The series uses Dryads as a main race, as their language is where magic comes from. Fun fact, the Dryad language in the game is the same as the Dryad language in the book, and if you know it, you can actually translate it to English.
Thank you! I'm an author, so I'm still getting used to writing in choices and whatnot instead of just straight up telling a story. I appreciate your feedback!
Hi, just downloaded the game and received this error: ------------------------------------------------------- I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred. While running game code: File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in script $ persistent.playername = playername File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in script $ persistent.playername = playername File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in <module> $ persistent.playername = playername NameError: name 'playername' is not defined ------------------------------------------------- After opening the file and changing the line $ persistent.playername = playername to $ persistent.playername = "playername" it is ok
Seems to work fine for me. Did you try to open the Gallery before you started the game and set the character's name? Because you have to set the character's name before you can access the Gallery screen.
In the beginning of the game. You have to actually start the game before you can use the Gallery. And there's no point in opening the Gallery if you haven't started the game because nothing is unlocked yet. So be sure to hit the Start button at the main menu. The first screen asks what you want to call yourself. Type in a name, or leave it blank to make it the default name, "Aurum."
If there are any further problems, let me know, and I'll see if a fix is needed!
Hi, thank you for the quick fix. No problems starting the game now Unfortunately, I encountered two other errors, during the private time with Aoibheann --------------------------- I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code: File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in script if abh1skip: File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in <module> if abh1skip: NameError: name 'abh1skip' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback: File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in script if abh1skip: File "renpy/ast.py", line 1892, in execute if renpy.python.py_eval(condition): File "renpy/python.py", line 2249, in py_eval return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals) File "renpy/python.py", line 2242, in py_eval_bytecode return eval(bytecode, globals, locals) File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in <module> if abh1skip: NameError: name 'abh1skip' is not defined
Windows-10-10.0.19041 Ren'Py 7.4.6.1693 Worlds Crossing Academy 0.1.5 Fri Nov 26 23:41:55 2021 ---------------------------
and after playthrough trying to open the gallery from the main menue. ----------------------- I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code: File "renpy/common/00action_menu.rpy", line 107, in __call__ raise Exception("%r is not a screen or a label." % orig_screen) Exception: u'gallery' is not a screen or a label.
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback: File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 28, in script python hide: File "renpy/ast.py", line 922, in execute renpy.python.py_exec_bytecode(self.code.bytecode, self.hide, store=self.store) File "renpy/python.py", line 2218, in py_exec_bytecode exec(bytecode, globals, locals) File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 28, in <module> python hide: File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 35, in _execute_python_hide ui.interact() File "renpy/ui.py", line 298, in interact rv = renpy.game.interface.interact(roll_forward=roll_forward, **kwargs) File "renpy/display/core.py", line 3276, in interact repeat, rv = self.interact_core(preloads=preloads, trans_pause=trans_pause, pause=pause, pause_start=pause_start, **kwargs) File "renpy/display/core.py", line 4100, in interact_core rv = root_widget.event(ev, x, y, 0) File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst) File "renpy/display/transition.py", line 48, in event return self.new_widget.event(ev, x, y, st) # E1101 File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst) File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst) File "renpy/display/screen.py", line 720, in event rv = self.child.event(ev, x, y, st) File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst) File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst) File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 979, in event return handle_click(self.clicked) File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 914, in handle_click rv = run(action) File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 322, in run new_rv = run(i, *args, **kwargs) File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 329, in run return action(*args, **kwargs) File "renpy/common/00action_menu.rpy", line 107, in __call__ raise Exception("%r is not a screen or a label." % orig_screen) Exception: u'gallery' is not a screen or a label.
Windows-10-10.0.19041 Ren'Py 7.4.6.1693 Worlds Crossing Academy 0.1.5 Fri Nov 26 23:51:36 2021 ------------------------
In the gallery itself, with the exception of the Cecilia scene, each unlocked scene had "Image 'xxx_idle' not found".
Thank you! I have a hotfix coming for the Aoibheann issue; I forgot to comment out the Skip section when I took out the H-scene warnings. For the second one, I've submitted it to the guy who did the gallery for me; I'm not cool enough to code a gallery lol. It'll be dealt with as fast as possible!
Yup! Just extract it as a separate game and run it; from what I understand, it does pick up your save file. If you have trouble, lemme know, and I can show you how to port your save files over!
That being said, the new build hits public in 6.5 hours, so... it's not a long wait!
I tried to play the free one, however this error happened. Is it on my end or the files?
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
Before loading the script.
WindowsError: [Error 1392] The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable: u'D:\\Users\\Jonathan\\Documents\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc/game/audio/WOWSound/Dark Mystery/SFX\\*.*'
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/bootstrap.py", line 326, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "renpy/main.py", line 382, in main
renpy.loader.index_archives()
File "renpy/loader.py", line 253, in index_archives
for dir, fn in listdirfiles(): # @ReservedAssignment
File "renpy/loader.py", line 439, in listdirfiles
scandirfiles()
File "renpy/loader.py", line 339, in scandirfiles
i(add, seen)
File "renpy/loader.py", line 410, in scandirfiles_from_filesystem
for j in walkdir(i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 266, in walkdir
for i in os.listdir(dir):
WindowsError: [Error 1392] The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable: u'D:\\Users\\Jonathan\\Documents\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc/game/audio/WOWSound/Dark Mystery/SFX\\*.*'
Sounds like one of the SFX folders got corrupted in transit somehow. Here's an alternate way to download the PC version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11e3U9isLFmuouWmX-ULTM9rAV8WXOsuv/view?usp=shari... Thankfully, this build will be taken down within the week, and Chapter 5 will be the public version starting on 11/26. Let me know if the Drive version still gives you issues.
SPOILERS BELOW! DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT BIG SPOILERS!
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Yes, there is a spirit who is trying to warn you of... certain things. I believe there are a total of... 4 or 5 "jumpscares," and they're all in the bathroom, right after you wash your face, all the same screen, the one above. So when you see the MC's hands washing his face, you can take off your headphones real quick and avoid the jumpscare. The only reason they're jumpscares is because she doesn't really know any other way to contact you besides via your mirror, and I wanted to add some tension to the scene.
They're easy to avoid if you don't like jumpscares.
My Ren'Py absolutely does have the capability of making an Android port, but the resolution of the images may be an issue. There's an unofficial Android port on the F95zone forums under the same name if you wanna try it and see how it goes!
I gotta say after playing chpters 1-4 I'm so totally hooked on this and I'm downright enjoying this game. You're doing a great job so far. The atmosphere you give certain scenes I love it and god the characters are just so loveable(excluding cecilia). I can't wait to see this games future progression.
Thank you so much! I have a very small content update containing the next 2 days of the story and a whole bunch of quality of life changes already out to patrons, and coming to the public on the 19th!
Honestly? This is my first game, and I know nothing about publishing on Steam. For now, I'm just gonna keep it here on Itch. As I learn more about game development, I may consider Steam at a later date. For now, there are no plans to release on Steam.
This is a great game so far. I'm not even to the parts of real sex yet. I'm enthralled by the story and its twists on the characters' backgrounds. Nice! Keep it going!
I've never been so impressed by an initial release. I'll be backing this on Patreon as soon as I'm out of my financial tough spot because I'm eager to see more.
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little goblin girls in VN will have a special place with me <3
I'm glad you like them! They're kinda my favorites lol
I just started playing this game yesterday and I've only gotten up to day five but it's been a really amazing experience so far. I'm pretty sure that I've played over 20 VN's this year alone but this one is definitely a cut above the rest. The writing is amazing and the animation quality is beautiful. The art is stunning and the game runs smoothly. This is definitely the best non big name company visual novel I've played since Katawa Shoujo. I hope you keep up the good work and I'm able to fix my PC soon so I can switch from the mod APK to the PC version for the full experience. Thanks for making this.
Thank you so much for the glowing praise! I hope to keep making content that you enjoy in the coming months/years!
Amazing game! i cant wait for more but i have to :p!
Thank you so much! Highly recommend you join the Discord. We got some extra goodies in there :)
thank you i will for sure do that! By the way whats your release schedule like?
There's no schedule yet as I don't have sufficient Patreon backing to be able to dedicate time to the project. I'm working on it when I can. I'm aiming for a new week to come out every 3 to 4 months if I can do so. As I get better and better at things, I'm hoping to improve the rate at which I can get these updates out. I'm smoothing out my process and figuring out how to optimize my workflow. Eventually, I hope to make enough with this that I don't have to rely on a traditional job, which means I'd be working on this nearly full-time.
One can hope. Until then, I'll get updates out as soon as I can! Thank you so much for your interest!
Ahh thank you for the full explanation and i understand your situation! I hope your game will get alot of more interest i love it akd ive never seen dryads and goblins being done so good! I will absolutly support your patreon!
Thank you! The Dryad characters are actually from my original series The Riftkey Chronicles. Here's Wither's original art. Sadly, I don't have her showing up in the series until around Book 7 or so.
Saarya is also featured in the series, but I never had full body art done of her. The series uses Dryads as a main race, as their language is where magic comes from. Fun fact, the Dryad language in the game is the same as the Dryad language in the book, and if you know it, you can actually translate it to English.
I have 2 books available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/author/milestigard
Or, you can read the first one and part of the second for free at https://www.wattpad.com/story/230767824-dryad%27s-wrath-the-riftkey-chronicles-b...
So if you enjoy my writing and how Dryads are done, here's more of it :)
Awesome game and I like in the later chapters that you placed in more choices you're awesome keep it up 👌🏼
Thank you! I'm an author, so I'm still getting used to writing in choices and whatnot instead of just straight up telling a story. I appreciate your feedback!
Love the game
Thank you so much!
Hi, just downloaded the game and received this error:
-------------------------------------------------------
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in script
$ persistent.playername = playername
File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in script
$ persistent.playername = playername
File "game/gallery.rpy", line 4, in <module>
$ persistent.playername = playername
NameError: name 'playername' is not defined
-------------------------------------------------
After opening the file and changing the line
$ persistent.playername = playername
to
$ persistent.playername = "playername"
it is ok
for me too
Seems to work fine for me. Did you try to open the Gallery before you started the game and set the character's name? Because you have to set the character's name before you can access the Gallery screen.
In the beginning of the game. You have to actually start the game before you can use the Gallery. And there's no point in opening the Gallery if you haven't started the game because nothing is unlocked yet. So be sure to hit the Start button at the main menu. The first screen asks what you want to call yourself. Type in a name, or leave it blank to make it the default name, "Aurum."
If there are any further problems, let me know, and I'll see if a fix is needed!
Okay I found it. It was a gallery conflict. Uploading a hotfix ASAP.
Thanks
Thank you for telling me about it, and sorry for the frustration!
Fixed! Please redownload the game!
Hi, thank you for the quick fix. No problems starting the game now
Unfortunately, I encountered two other errors, during the private time with Aoibheann
---------------------------
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in script
if abh1skip:
File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in <module>
if abh1skip:
NameError: name 'abh1skip' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in script
if abh1skip:
File "renpy/ast.py", line 1892, in execute
if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
File "renpy/python.py", line 2249, in py_eval
return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
File "renpy/python.py", line 2242, in py_eval_bytecode
return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "game/05 Chapter 5.rpy", line 780, in <module>
if abh1skip:
NameError: name 'abh1skip' is not defined
Windows-10-10.0.19041
Ren'Py 7.4.6.1693
Worlds Crossing Academy 0.1.5
Fri Nov 26 23:41:55 2021
---------------------------
and after playthrough trying to open the gallery from the main menue.
-----------------------
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "renpy/common/00action_menu.rpy", line 107, in __call__
raise Exception("%r is not a screen or a label." % orig_screen)
Exception: u'gallery' is not a screen or a label.
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 28, in script
python hide:
File "renpy/ast.py", line 922, in execute
renpy.python.py_exec_bytecode(self.code.bytecode, self.hide, store=self.store)
File "renpy/python.py", line 2218, in py_exec_bytecode
exec(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 28, in <module>
python hide:
File "renpy/common/_layout/screen_main_menu.rpym", line 35, in _execute_python_hide
ui.interact()
File "renpy/ui.py", line 298, in interact
rv = renpy.game.interface.interact(roll_forward=roll_forward, **kwargs)
File "renpy/display/core.py", line 3276, in interact
repeat, rv = self.interact_core(preloads=preloads, trans_pause=trans_pause, pause=pause, pause_start=pause_start, **kwargs)
File "renpy/display/core.py", line 4100, in interact_core
rv = root_widget.event(ev, x, y, 0)
File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event
rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst)
File "renpy/display/transition.py", line 48, in event
return self.new_widget.event(ev, x, y, st) # E1101
File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event
rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst)
File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event
rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst)
File "renpy/display/screen.py", line 720, in event
rv = self.child.event(ev, x, y, st)
File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event
rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst)
File "renpy/display/layout.py", line 1062, in event
rv = i.event(ev, x - xo, y - yo, cst)
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 979, in event
return handle_click(self.clicked)
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 914, in handle_click
rv = run(action)
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 322, in run
new_rv = run(i, *args, **kwargs)
File "renpy/display/behavior.py", line 329, in run
return action(*args, **kwargs)
File "renpy/common/00action_menu.rpy", line 107, in __call__
raise Exception("%r is not a screen or a label." % orig_screen)
Exception: u'gallery' is not a screen or a label.
Windows-10-10.0.19041
Ren'Py 7.4.6.1693
Worlds Crossing Academy 0.1.5
Fri Nov 26 23:51:36 2021
------------------------
In the gallery itself, with the exception of the Cecilia scene, each unlocked scene had "Image 'xxx_idle' not found".
Thank you! I have a hotfix coming for the Aoibheann issue; I forgot to comment out the Skip section when I took out the H-scene warnings. For the second one, I've submitted it to the guy who did the gallery for me; I'm not cool enough to code a gallery lol. It'll be dealt with as fast as possible!
Fixed! Please redownload the game with the new files!
does this game data save between each update or no if not should i wait till the 1.5 build is public
Yup! Just extract it as a separate game and run it; from what I understand, it does pick up your save file. If you have trouble, lemme know, and I can show you how to port your save files over!
That being said, the new build hits public in 6.5 hours, so... it's not a long wait!
I tried to play the free one, however this error happened. Is it on my end or the files?
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
Before loading the script.
WindowsError: [Error 1392] The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable: u'D:\\Users\\Jonathan\\Documents\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc/game/audio/WOWSound/Dark Mystery/SFX\\*.*'
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "renpy/bootstrap.py", line 326, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "renpy/main.py", line 382, in main
renpy.loader.index_archives()
File "renpy/loader.py", line 253, in index_archives
for dir, fn in listdirfiles(): # @ReservedAssignment
File "renpy/loader.py", line 439, in listdirfiles
scandirfiles()
File "renpy/loader.py", line 339, in scandirfiles
i(add, seen)
File "renpy/loader.py", line 410, in scandirfiles_from_filesystem
for j in walkdir(i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 276, in walkdir
for fn in walkdir(dir + "/" + i):
File "renpy/loader.py", line 266, in walkdir
for i in os.listdir(dir):
WindowsError: [Error 1392] The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable: u'D:\\Users\\Jonathan\\Documents\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc\\WorldsCrossingAcademy-0.1.4.5QoL-pc/game/audio/WOWSound/Dark Mystery/SFX\\*.*'
Windows-10-10.0.19041
Ren'Py 7.4.6.1693
Sun Nov 21 16:54:42 2021
Sounds like one of the SFX folders got corrupted in transit somehow. Here's an alternate way to download the PC version:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11e3U9isLFmuouWmX-ULTM9rAV8WXOsuv/view?usp=shari...
Thankfully, this build will be taken down within the week, and Chapter 5 will be the public version starting on 11/26. Let me know if the Drive version still gives you issues.
Came for the porn, survived the multiple heart attacks, and stayed for the plot. Consider me hooked.
Thank you so much! Second update is due out within a month, if I can stop having setbacks lol. Stay tuned!
Wait this game has jumpscares?
SPOILERS BELOW! DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT BIG SPOILERS!
.
.
.
.
.
Yes, there is a spirit who is trying to warn you of... certain things. I believe there are a total of... 4 or 5 "jumpscares," and they're all in the bathroom, right after you wash your face, all the same screen, the one above. So when you see the MC's hands washing his face, you can take off your headphones real quick and avoid the jumpscare. The only reason they're jumpscares is because she doesn't really know any other way to contact you besides via your mirror, and I wanted to add some tension to the scene.
They're easy to avoid if you don't like jumpscares.
Hey bro, great Game!
Any plans un bringin this Masterpiece to Android?
My Ren'Py absolutely does have the capability of making an Android port, but the resolution of the images may be an issue. There's an unofficial Android port on the F95zone forums under the same name if you wanna try it and see how it goes!
Also thank you for the compliment!
Thats great bro, i was playing the PC ver but gonna try the Android port
Can't wait for the next update!
Did you seriously use the Dark Souls 1 gargoyle bell tower as a setting..... I love it keep up the work.
Okay so funny story
I'm not a Souls player. So I had no idea what that was from. I just saw "Abandoned Cathedral" in my Maps list and went "ooh."
Is there NTR in game?
No NTR. No plans to add it, either, as I personally do not enjoy it and would not enjoy writing it.
I gotta say after playing chpters 1-4 I'm so totally hooked on this and I'm downright enjoying this game. You're doing a great job so far. The atmosphere you give certain scenes I love it and god the characters are just so loveable(excluding cecilia). I can't wait to see this games future progression.
Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much! I have a very small content update containing the next 2 days of the story and a whole bunch of quality of life changes already out to patrons, and coming to the public on the 19th!
Is it coming to steam?
Honestly? This is my first game, and I know nothing about publishing on Steam. For now, I'm just gonna keep it here on Itch. As I learn more about game development, I may consider Steam at a later date. For now, there are no plans to release on Steam.
No problem. I'll check it out here.
I enjoyed the game. Patiently waiting for more content.
Thank you and stay tuned! I'll be posting some information soon!
Looking forward to the next update.
It's already in the planning phase!
This is a great game so far. I'm not even to the parts of real sex yet. I'm enthralled by the story and its twists on the characters' backgrounds. Nice! Keep it going!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
I've never been so impressed by an initial release. I'll be backing this on Patreon as soon as I'm out of my financial tough spot because I'm eager to see more.
Thank you so much! I hope your tough spot doesn't last long; I know what that's like and I don't wish that on anyone.
Thank you for the kind words and motivation!