This update, which adds about 20 pages more to the story, completes this short story. This story was supposed to be completed in March, but a family issue (related to cancer and it's not myself but someone close to me.) has pretty much shaken my creative willingness. In fact, this crisis has began in December of 2022, but I was able to hang onto my sanity for a few months before I lost myself somewhat.
I had a plan to begin development for a next Bhavackara game and finish up my current project (not the novel), but everything has been placed on hold. I may not resume. To be blunt, I no longer feel like it. Basically, I've been going through "What is the meaning of life?" phase. I was able to finish this only because it is only a novel.
Either way, thank you for reading the story if you have, and for playing the game.
Until next time if fate allows.
Novel February update
I am a month behind, but here it is an update to the novel.
The next update will be the last for this short story.
Novel December update
Here comes an update for December. This update adds about 10 pages of content. The next update will be the climax of this story.
Click the banner to access the story.
See you in 2023.
Novel November update 2
Click the banner to read.
The first update was only 5 pages long. This November update has about 20 pages. This update completes about one third of overall content.
Again, this is a light novel. I'd say it is a very light novel because CG pictures replace most of descriptions. There are no fancy vocabularies and grammatical sentences. Most of times, the story will take you directly to its point instead of going around and around with walls of text.
Introducing BBS
Introducing Bhavacakra Brewing Storm
Bhavacakra Brewing Storm is a short story written in Twine as an interactive novel. It can be played in your browser as long as you have an internet connection.
Perhaps “play” is a wrong word here. You read this instead although I can certainly add the “play” elements.
It is recommended that you read this AFTER completing Bhavacakra Maco. In fact, the proper order would be -
You can click the banner below to read it. It's just a simple novel, so I feel there is no need for a dedicated Steam page.
While it is novel and you may dislike reading, you can consider this a light novel where walls of texts are assisted by graphics. In fact, it has more graphics than an average light novel.
Allow me to show you the first segment.
Text are large and it is spaced out far. It is basically easy on eyes.
I do not know how long this story will go on. But I will try to make an update per month. The first chapter is called “November update” for an example. And update notifications will be made here. You can consider this an afterstory of the game.
For now, what I’ve planned is a strictly liner story with no input whatsoever from you (readers). But a twine novel can be many things, and I honestly do not know what the future will hold for this little project. There can be multiple choices and combat can exist as well.
We will see how this novel will evolve.
A little update
Hello, there. It has been a whole since I made a post here.
In this post, I'd like to show you 28 years old Maco who is 18 years old in the game. Yes, we are going 10 years into the future.
The current Maco in the game is someone who lacks real life experience but possesses surreally high intelligence and moderate wisdom. She isn't easily swayed by emotions and is rather cold. "Ice Queen" so to speak.
Maco at 28 years old will become a rather cold figure because she now knows what she is and what the future holds for the world she is living in. She also becomes sarcastic.
She will no longer carry her sword because she knows that ice magic is her blood. 28 year-old Maco is what I'd describe as "Blood ice queen".
Is there a new Bhavacakra game coming? I can't say. I am only just a single person. The issue is that I have too much content to express.
Either way, if there is going to be a next one, it won't be 2D anymore.
See you.
Version 1.2.1 Final
This is very much likely the last content update for the game. Bug fixes will be made if reported until the end of 2022. Some small side quests may be added occasionally but overall this is it. I consider this game completed at this point.
I realize some contents didn’t make it such as Fadin barrack, a side quest involving Xander proposing to Maco, and a short story regarding the distant village in Mt. Belegarth. Those could still be added but I’d like to take my hands off this, so it’s very unlikely.
If I ever make another Bhavacakra game, it will take its place 5 years after this game, and its protagonist will be either Shana or her elder brother which means it will focus on the Fadin family.
Yes, the concept is there, but since I am working on another game at this point, it will be probably years before I get a chance to begin anything. Besides, I plan to use another engine which will delay whatever I plan to do.
Finally, to those who have given this game a shot, I thank you. This is just a personal project of mine which is why it remains free. I don’t seek any profit. I simply want my story to be read and played.
Farewell. P.S. The other game I am currently working on can be found below. It is an adult game but the overall tone of the story is quite similar to Bhavacakra Maco. There are messages that can only be told in a harsh and sexual environment.
1. The new adventurers quest line, if you spared them in the first place near Ezona, ends in this patch.
2. An Eton guild quest “Where is Baba?” added. It will appear after Maco joins Cizna guild and if Baba is not in your party. This will reveal his backstory.
3. The skeleton bandit quest arc is finally completed.
Version 1.2.0
The Skeleton bandit side quest arc has proven to be more challenging than I expected. I wanted it to be complete in this patch but I could not. Anyway, this is the last update for this year. I am going to take a break from the game during the holiday month. I know I said I would get the game done by the end of 2021, but oh well.
What has been added:
1. A new unique character, Orlen the blacksmith, added. He is a part of the skeleton bandits side quest arc.
2. The second part of the skeleton bandits quest is added. One more update to it left, probably. It’s safe to do this quest.
3. A side quest “Spiky headache” added which is a sub quest within Baldar temple.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. There was a small tileset update for Baldarian cities. It’s minor enhancements.
2. The title screen is now slightly fancier. Basically, it loads elements in steps instead of everything at once.
Version 1.1.17
I am still working on the final big side quest “Skeleton bandits”. Some of parts are in this patch but they will not progress far.
What has been added:
1. A side quest “New adventurers” added.
2. A side quest “A legendary dish part 1” added.
3. The side quest “Skeleton bandits” updated a bit.
Below is a list of changes/fixes
1. Skeleton sprites now have a thin grey outline. Originally, they were rather hard to spot on map.
2. All of character skills that were missing icons now have them.
3. All missing icons for items are now there. #2 and #3 are a part of tidying things up for 1.2.0.
3. The exit coordinates in Donidoni’s house in Lupen was really off. It’s been fixed.
4. Donidoni’s husband is now properly laying down. (Added a new sprite for this.)
Version 1.1.16
Only Skeleton bandits side quest arc left to finish although, again, some side quests will continue to be added. I have a few planned. But once skeleton bandits quest is done, the game will receive very little updates overall. After the end of 2021, no further updates will be released unless it's bug fixes.
What has been added:
1. A side quest arc “Revenge of the witch ghost” is finally completed in this patch. The outcome of this quest alters a lot of things on Alcella island.
