Hello,  bkomei here! Update on Threads of Magic and another game release news below!

I wanted to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for still finding and playing this game! ❤
Busy with life, I often forget to check back on this page. I'm always floored by the support and responses. Knowing that there are players out there really connecting with the story is just... it's what I do this for!! And I'm so humbled by the comments that let me know so. 

Threads of Magic in its current state is primarily a proof of concept. I outlined various systems and more minigame areas and goals when designing that were all cropped to produce a jam-sized experience. In theory, the full game would feel a bit like Spiritfarer in its collection of short mini/microgames while collecting more stories and learning more about the player character (default "Wing") as you progress!

I also have this much grander desire for this game to involve more artists and personal stories to really showcase individual characters, which would all come down to funding.

At this time there are no plans for resuming Threads of Magic-- I am working on developing smaller projects to wet my feet more so that I can be more prepared for ideas I think need extra special care (like this one.) I make no promises whatsoever, but if I were to start talking dates it would need to be as far out as 2024 or 2025 (I can barely comprehend those as being years, so crazy!) This is all to say, Threads of Magic is not finish, nor has it been abandoned. Because of comments and support I would love to continue working on this in the future when I have more ability to support and pay a team to build it further! 

Thank you so much for playing Threads of Magic!!

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In other news, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist releases August 25th on Steam, Itch, Nintendo Switch, and PS4/PS5!!

I am the character designer, illustrator, and art generalist for Exocolonist. The project has been in development for years now, with so much heart and soul poured into its code. I enjoy playing this game so much, and I know that's biased, but I had no hand in all of the parts I enjoy the most haha!! I'd really love if you checked it out; the tone is different from Threads but if you enjoyed Threads I think you may enjoy this game too! (bear in mind, Exocolonist has darker notes and is not meant as a Wholesome-tagged game)

This game is a stat-raising, life-sim visual novel with an addictive card game mechanic that uses your memories to help you survive as a growing teen on an alien planet. You'll experience joys and tragedy, love and harsh realities. You can expect to find: 

• 800+ Story events
• Multiple endings with vast replayability
• 10 romanceable characters
• Ace, nonbinary, trans, poly characters
• A speculative look on the struggles of our own world  

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148760/I_Was_a_Teenage_Exocolonist/

Follow Exocolonist News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/exocolonist  or https://twitter.com/FinjiCo