CavusRex, The Wordsmith
Member Since
4/1/2023
Last Activity
6/21/2025 2:11 PM
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214
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2
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Architect of Avon
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“This is the ending all stories must eventually reach: silence around an empty stage.”
—Unknown
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Storygames
They want to keep you bound in the dark, but you won't let them. You will get out, fight and flee, fail and die, then try again and again...
Grudges must always be the first to die when a storm arrives.
After years away you return home to your dying father, but will you be able to get your brother to forgive you for leaving? And will you step up to the challenge to inherit your father's most prized possession?
Written as part of the 2023 Spring/Summer Contest: Gone Fishin' it is a game with a much bigger focus on story than gameplay, but still there is a decent amount of endings and variation for something this short.
After years away you return home to your dying father, but will you be able to get your brother to forgive you for leaving? And will you step up to the challenge to inherit your father's most prized possession?
Written as part of the 2023 Spring/Summer Contest: Gone Fishin' it is a game with a much bigger focus on story than gameplay, but still there is a decent amount of endings and variation for something this short.
Recent Posts
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/21/2025 4:39:29 AMYour approach is not invalid for a storygame, but given I'm writing my reviews mostly for someone who wants a better if they'll like it I do feel obliged to point it out to manage expectations. The upside of me bitching about it is that the reader will know to expect less choices per page, which should bring their general enjoyment and score up so it's a win-win.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/21/2025 4:33:07 AM
I can give it a shot after I get through the next few things on my list. I'm not absolutely set on getting all endings before reviewing a game, but I try to get as complete an experience as possible. So far most endings I've gotten in a single game is 41 in Gower's Game for Natalie with the bulk of my notes for that game being names I've given to each.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 11:17:15 PM
In that case you can now go and read it. Ignore any typos I might've made, it's currently 5AM and I've been supporting myself on my writing crutch for a few hours now. We can later discuss spoiler stuff in PMs or on Discord.
EDIT: Mods at least read what I've written before you feature it. You're making the fact I'm cheating too obvious.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 9:53:03 PM
Just finished getting all the endings (no idea why I do this to myself with every game I review) and as soon as I figure out how to convert my notes into a review that doesn't spoil the game I'll post it. If you want my notes or specifics just hit me up somewhere.
Meanwhile for those curious: It's very good, but I'm still annoyed how everyone in CYStia is apparently allergic to the idea of false choices. Also either Clayfinger is a very specific type of weeb or there's way too many coincidences happening here.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 2:26:30 PM
I've been swamped at work so I only got through a few pages so far, but I agree it has the potential to be a real gem, especially from a character and dialogue perspective.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 12:29:42 PM
I shall not sit idly by as you defile the punstastic name of The Review BORED. Know that retribution will be swift, wordy and as always spoiler-free!
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 9:51:03 AM
Midnight would probably be easier to work around since I can just stay up for another hour (or in my case just do nothing given I usually stay up late anyway), but I'm european so for me it starts at 6am which is even worse.
Summer Reading Competition 2025 on 6/20/2025 3:34:55 AM
Congrats to RK and Shadow. Too bad I didn't see the message sooner myself. Damn you sleep!
Can't wait for both of you to choose steal.
The Pentagon Pizza Index on 6/18/2025 3:17:35 AM
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Also between that and the Big Mac Index what do y'all not measure with food?
2025 Summer Reading Competition | Tracking Thread on 6/18/2025 1:46:05 AM
Managing to climb all the way to second while taking the time to write something this funny? Man I'm slacking in comparison.
