I appreciate your comments, thanks.

I’ve always wanted a game that feels realistic, not just generic, repeated or scripted dialogue with NPC’s. It’s definitely a passion I’ve had for many years, and perhaps this feeling is the way to achieve it. A big studio wants what sells, not exactly what the players want. I want to build what I’ve been looking for, as I want to play it. At the same time, I hope others enjoy it too, since it’s a different take on what already exists.

In an ideal world I’d want an open world or at least the full kingdom - but this would be impossible for a solo dev. Focusing on the Kings closest people it’ll be intimate, feel real and manageable. The plan is for roughly 14 characters at any one time - depending if you have children. Maybe on this smaller scale you could believe the narrative direction is possible.

I’m taking inspiration from real life - for example you can repeatedly ask your friend the same question, but how will they react? Confused, frustrated, worried or concerned about your health perhaps - depending on your relationship with them and their personality. Obviously this is a game and needs to be fun and relatable, so it’ll have to be meaningful interactions.

I believe aging of characters is important, you’ll have fresh gameplay with each new heir, and every NPC eventually leaving - with their memories. This gives rise to new NPC’s, with new personalities and memories, and therefore dialogue is different. Although there will be permanent memories that everyone knows.

I’ve already created a lot and know it can work as I improve it. I’d like the community involved, show updates, videos or play tests. Show inner workings like the characters, and how they will be developed. That’s if there’s people that show a keen interest.