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Play Scene (Minor Spoilers, NSFW, Hi-Res)
Grace makes swimming through the waves look easy! It helps to have a powerful rudder.Evidently Wat sketched this with the intention of the scene angled against the horizon, with Grace jumping out of the water like a dolphin, but I misinterpreted it as a backstroke XD Still, I think it turned out nice with the light dancing off the water! What do you guys think?This week we also have a non-canon alternate to share:You can all thank FyreDrake and Nandred for subsidizing this edit into the ever pop...
Big Hug Scene (Minor Spoilers, NSFW)
If you ever want a *big* hug, Grace is your girl. She's guaranteed to give the biggest hug you'll ever receive!Malcolm is conveniently at just the right height to... hear her heartbeat!Our apologies for the delay in our regular posting schedule! LL and I were thrown for a loop after getting the latest COVID booster, but despite the bumpy ride to recovery, we're very grateful to have the extra protection. Meanwhile, Wat and I are in full asset drawing mode in the run-up for the next B...
Big Hug Scene (Minor Spoilers, NSFW, Hi-Res)
If you ever want a *big* hug, Grace is your girl. She's guaranteed to give the biggest hug you'll ever receive!Malcolm is conveniently at just the right height to... hear her heartbeat!Our apologies for the delay in our regular posting schedule! LL and I were thrown for a loop after getting the latest COVID booster, but despite the bumpy ride to recovery, we're very grateful to have the extra protection. Meanwhile, Wat and I are in full asset drawing mode in the run-up for the next B...
Upcoming New Music Room!
At 40 music tracks and counting, the Changeling Tale Soundtrack is a work of art unto itself, and something our composer CheasyDino is rightfully proud of! While the OST is available on Steam and to our Sponsor tier patrons right here on Patreon, I imagine most of you listen to the soundtrack in-game; which brings us to today's topic, the Music Room!As one of the few remaining stock Ren'Py menu screens left in the game, the Music Room was well overdue an upgrade. It simply wasn't opt...
Ship Name & Grace Sprite Design Poll Results
Thank you again to everyone who gave their input in our recent posts about naming the ship and Grace's sprite design! If you want to be surprised with how they are presented in game, you may wish to stop reading here. But if you don't mind spoilers, read on!Ship's NameI'm excited to share that we've added a system by which you can custom name the ship... and Grace may make a unique comment on it! We've taken every name you've given us-176 and counting-and are creating...
Baird's Entry - Faerie Ring
Faerie RingWithin the Earth, toil’d soft and brownThere grows the ring of mushrooms sownBy faeries’ toes, long after dusk‘Twixt in the paper’d berries’ husksGooseberry seeds sprout round the plotWhere flutt’ring nymphs plant burgeon knotsConcentric circles born of sporesThe sprites return when grounds transformFrom grey to white and white to greenSpring sun arrives and so the queenCalls to her vassals, winged slantsReturn the fae to waft and dance-------------------Faerie rings are r...
Vote - Next Baird's Entry
Vote here for the subject of next month's Baird's entry! We have another aquatic-themed set this round: Ceasg - A mermaid of Scottish folklore Fuath - Shapeshifting swamp sprite Tarbh Uisge - Shape-changing aquatic bull spiritAnd find attached the Hi-Res image (NSFW) of this month's entry!
CT Soundtrack - Just You and Me
This week we thought we'd share with you something on the musical end of the spectrum! Our team's composer, CheasyDino, is continuing to deliver song after song of powerful music that bring the stories in our game to life. Here's a new track he composed for Marion's path!If you're a member of the Sponsor Tier, don't forget this and the rest of the soundtrack so far are available for you to download in MP3 and high quality lossless right here!In other game news, I've c...
Grace Sprite Concept Art & Input (Minor Spoilers, NSFW)
Today we wanted to share with you some concept art for one of Grace's forms. You may not wish to read ahead and view them, though, if you don't want spoilers!When we sought your feedback last year, the community was fairly split on the idea of giving Grace an additional form, with those in favor slightly edging out those who would prefer her to remain as she is. We've listened, and as part of upcoming chapter we've refined the original concept art into potential future sprites:Th...
Merchandise Poll - Pin Styles
We'd like to have some swag ready when the game releases, and one of the most sought after items in our merchandise poll was pins! As we get the ball rolling, here are a few designs Wat has come up with.If just one of these was made available, which pin would you buy?Whichever design is most popular, we will use the same style for the other romances. And don't worry-- whatever doesn't win may be included on sticker sheets later down the line!Thanks for the feedback, and let us know a...
CT@AC & Come Sail Away Scene (Minor Spoilers, Hi-Res)
First off, if anyone is planning on visiting AnthroCon, feel free to say hi to project artist Watsup while you're there! He'll be the official Changeling Tale ambassador attending the convention this year and will probably be doodling at a table somewhere in "The Zoo."While Wat is conventionside, I'll keep on coding here at home (while trying not to be *too* distracted by SGDQ ^^; ). Sometimes after my daytime code sessions I have energy in the evenings to pick away at upcomi...
CT@AC & Come Sail Away Scene (Minor Spoilers)
First off, if anyone is planning on visiting AnthroCon, feel free to say hi to project artist Watsup while you're there! He'll be the official Changeling Tale ambassador attending the convention this year and will probably be doodling at a table somewhere in "The Zoo."While Wat is conventionside, I'll keep on coding here at home (while trying not to be *too* distracted by SGDQ ^^; ). Sometimes after my daytime code sessions I have energy in the evenings to pick away at upcomi...
Name that Boat!
Hopefully everyone is enjoying Jessie's finale! While you all complete your playthroughs, we thought we'd get your input on a feature of the next chapter we're working on!Without going into spoilers, I think it's fair to say that having a Nessie girlfriend would warrant a nice boat of your own to follow her out into the water.With a maximum length of 6 letters (this is important for fitting!), what would you name this boat?Let us know as many as you can think of in the comments o...
Jessie's Chapter 4, Complete (Major Spoilers, General Release)
Jessie's exciting conclusion is here at last! You can download it on Itch via this link:> > Get the Jessie Chapter 4 (Complete) Early Access Build < <Special thanks to Wat for all his work on the last few pieces needed to complete Jessie's finale! We hope you all enjoy it! As always, let us know what you think (or if you encounter any bugs) in the comments or in #Project_Feedback in Discord.While you are reading Jessie's story, we will continue to work hard on Grace's chapter! Th...
Rhos When? (NSFW)
Malcolm is lucky-- it looks like Rhoswen is willing to be lenient today. Good thing he's had practice at giving good belly scratches... although perhaps she was angling for something else?Rhoswen superfan Nandred talked me into drawing his favorite bobby cù-sìth in between Grace coding sessions. You all remember Rhoswen from the trailer, right? ; )Even though this green dog has gone through a lot of design changes, her disposition and role in Changeling Tale have remained constant. This ar...
Rhos When? (Hi-Res, NSFW)
Malcolm is lucky-- it looks like Rhoswen is willing to be lenient today. Good thing he's had practice at giving good belly scratches... although perhaps she was angling for something else?Rhoswen superfan Nandred talked me into drawing his favorite bobby cù-sìth in between Grace coding sessions. You all remember Rhoswen from the trailer, right? ; )Even though this green dog has gone through a lot of design changes, her disposition and role in Changeling Tale have remained constant. This ar...
Project Documents Updated!
With Grace's final chapter well underway, we've updated the Project Documents to reflect the most current version of her story! If you're in the Beta Tester Tier and just can't wait to find out what happens, you can review the latest Project Documents here (beware-- very major spoilers!):https://www.patreon.com/posts/22454122The updated content begins at Grace's Chapter 4 synopsis. We've gotten a lot of feedback for this particular chapter, and the plot has gone through s...
Quick Update!
My apologies for the lengthy period without a post-- I should share the unfortunate news that our artist Watsup had a loss in his family, and that there will be a delay in Jessie's chapter's release while he tends to his affairs :(I'll have brighter news next time, just wanted to be forthright about the cause of the holdup. Thank you for understanding!
Bonus Art - Griffin Grace (NSFW, Hi-Res)
Don't worry, we didn't redesign Grace *again* ; ) This bonus image came to be when Wat was sketching griffin ideas for last month's Baird's entry. With which do you think the youngest MacLeod looks better, fins or feathers?Speaking of Grace, the majority of the team is now fully focused on Grace's finale, with Jessie's conclusion completely coded and illustrated for all but a few remaining epilogue paints. It feels surreal to be coding the final chapter of the three siste...
Bonus Art - Griffin Grace (NSFW)
Don't worry, we didn't redesign Grace *again* ; ) This bonus image came to be when Wat was sketching griffin ideas for last month's Baird's entry. With which do you think the youngest MacLeod looks better, fins or feathers?Speaking of Grace, the majority of the team is now fully focused on Grace's finale, with Jessie's conclusion completely coded and illustrated for all but a few remaining epilogue paints. It feels surreal to be coding the final chapter of the three siste...
Baird's Entry - Griffin
GriffinSuch a luscious feast for the eyes to behold! The fabled griffin—with the body and hindquarters of the regal lion, and the head and wings of a majestic eagle—is arguably the most royal of beasts. She is truly a divine representation of animal forms, known as a heraldic symbol of heavenly power.Blessed with a hypnotic gaze and innate abilities to defend, the lovely griffin has long been known for its power to protect priceless treasures and gifts, acting as the celestial guardian to hi...
Vote - Next Baird's Entry
Vote here for the subject of next month's Baird's entry! This round features places the Fae called home, and the denizens themselves. Keep in mind that both the Faerie Ring and Faerie Mound are known to cause TF ; ) Faerie Ring - A magical ring of mushrooms left behind where Fae once danced Faerie Mound - Magic-imbued hillocks that the Fae call home Fae - A member of the fair folkAnd find attached the Hi-Res image (NSFW) of this month's entry!
Changeling Tale's Journey (with Numbers!)
Having just finished the last of Jessie's frame assets, and with only epilogue art and a few odd scenes to go, it looks like the next Early Access build will be ready to release in around two weeks! Since the stuff I've been finishing has too many spoilers to post, and with this big milestone just ahead, I thought now might be a good time to share with newcomers how far we've come since the early days of the project.When I started work on Changeling Tale in early 2017, I was both exc...
Itch.io Portal Temporarily Down (EDIT: It's Fixed!)
Just a quick heads up that Patreon's Itch.io integration seems to be down! We learned about the problem yesterday, and we and several other game projects have support tickets in with Patreon and Itch.io to resolve the issue.Hopefully it won't take long for them to fix the problem, but until then, if you need to download the current Early Access build, please DM either myself or Watsup here or on Discord and we will send you a direct link. There will also be a brand new Early Access build...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Stag & Nanny (NSFW)
Since all the assets I'm finishing are in heavy spoiler territory, this week we're sharing a picture our artist Watsup recently drew for fun of our favorite publican recounting quite the tall tail! Er... tale.At the moment this isn't canon, but it's always fun to let our imaginations run wild! Sometimes ideas like this even inspire Easter Eggs in the game!What sorts of Easter Eggs do you guys want to see? Have you found and enjoyed the ones already in the game?If you're not i...
Your Name in the Credits
Just a heads up that Jessie's completed story line will (at long last!) be up in Early Access in the next couple weeks! If you'd like to have your name omitted from the credits, or shown differently than your Patreon handle, please let us know in the comments, by direct message, or on Discord!If you've already let us know your preferences previously, you're all set. Thanks again for helping us make the game possible!
Baird's Entry - Unicorn
UnicornAnd now is the time in which I settle in, dear reader, to tell you the personal tale of my interview with the elusive Bernice Bachelor, known internationally as the Hermit of Pittenweem, Fife. Despite the well-known history of Scotland’s national animal, the unicorn, very little has ever been recorded of the intimate details of The Transformation of Bernard to Bernice, the incident that occurred on the eleventh day in the month of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hu...
Vote - Next Baird's Entry
Vote here for the subject of next month's Baird's entry! This month we have some Scottish beasties: Cù Sith - Shaggy green canine harbinger Griffin - Eagle-headed lion, symbolic of strength Owlbear - Large Bear with the head of an owlAnd find attached the Hi-Res image (NSFW) of this month's entry!
Which Assets Should We Revisit?
Wat's putting in a little extra effort to make the upcoming Baird's post special, so while he finishes that up, we wanted to ask for your feedback!Changeling Tale has been the longest project that anyone on our team has undertaken, and over the course of its development our skills have improved and our styles have evolved. This means that some of the earlier work we did on the game likely doesn't match the standard of content we're putting out now, and before we publish Changelin...
Height Chart (Minor Spoilers)
A few people this month have been asking about the heights of the characters, and apart from a sense of their relative heights to each other, we didn't yet have anything set in stone! So this week I put together a line up of Changeling Tale's current protagonists and determined their heights using this handy-dandy height chart.Spoilers ahead for anyone who's not yet played to the end of the sisters' story lines in the current Early Access!If the numbers are too small to read abov...
