Newer VNs that are this fantastic need to stop popping up. I still have such a backlog of things I need to read. Genuinely though, these first two chapters were such a treat. The writing, art, music, and overall presentation are just a cut above almost anything else I've read. I absolutely cannot wait to see what's to come with this story 💜
Side note: I found that some of the gallery images don't unlock. Bottom middle 5-9 and bottom right 2 on the first page, top middle 3 and the bottom right image on the third page, and top left 2 on the last page. I tried skipping through again on a second go through to test, but it seems like some flags might not be getting checked. I'm on the android version as well.
And thank you so much for the praise!!! :D The image that is not unlocking is a coding issue on my side!!! I will have it fixed in the next release for sure!
As you put it being an older queer individual I am glad to see a vn like this pop up! I wish more like this would pop up with stories after college and being a bit older! Keep up the great work & I appreciate all of the team’s hard work!
Wow, finding this is fantastic. It's just what I needed to find in terms of VN reading. The ensemble is très bien—from the presentation, to the writing, to the art style. I'm quite happy to have found it and look forward to more. It's rather refreshing to read something uncommon.
But seriously!!! Thank you very much for the praise. As an older queer individual I really wanted to see some characters that were closer to my age. It's been a great learning process and I'm excited to continue telling their stories!!
Oh I can relate. It's nice to get to see some older themes and situations when you're 30+ so I definitely relate to Corey in some ways. Variety is nice with VNs for me. There have been times when the setting and ages of the characters can feel a little repetitive, not to say the writing isn't still great often, but seeing something different feels fresh, or grabs my attention. Can't wait to see where it goes! :)
I just finish 2 chapter in 1 sit and i love it, the story is very nice and lighthearted, the art is amazing, i surprised how much effort was put for each scenes. Also Corey is such a cutey, and Stephan.... ugh, I falling in love w him.
Also I have some questions about there r like some locked image even thought I finish the 2 remain chapter. Are there any way to unlock it cause this vn doesn't have any choice for different scenes so it's confused me.
Just got back from vacation, so apologies for the late reply!!! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed chapter 2! It has been a real treat getting to work with such a talented team on this!
Ok so I've recently started reading this VN and OMG I'm already IN LOVE with the super cute Stephan, the quality of the art style is genuinely amazing, what an incredible project, 10/10, I'm definitely recommending it to all of my furry friends!
Thank you!!! I am sure that the back half of 2024 will be just peachy! :)
As far as length - I am definitely aiming for novel length. The final length will more than likely be in the 50k - 80k range as far as word count. Which means more condensed chapters like this!
Ok, soooooo..., before anything I'd like to preface my statement with a little disclaimer that my intent with this comment isn't to be disparaging of the vn itself, or anyone involved in its creation.
With only two updates so far, there isn't really much to be said about this project.
The writing seems to be rather tight, and concise enough for a slice-of-life, kinda existential novel, the narrative is kept at a slower but steady pace, and the prose is nice. Corey and Stephan, to me, don't seem to be too compelling of characters, as of yet - we know things about them, but not much of who they are, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to learn as the story progresses.
Aurally the project is very competent. The cozy, but at the same time temperature dropping, longing autumn vibes are evoked within me while listening to the title screen piece, while other tracks support the mood of the assigned scene. However, and it truly deeply pains me to admit it, so far the ost doesn't particularly stand out to me, and I've yet to listen to a track in this vn to truly sweep me off my feet. But at the same time, it may speak to the sophistication of the compositions and the composer - to be able to coax and enhance the emotion while at the same time remaining a subtle presence in the background. And to state the obvious, having a dedicated composer is just wild, you're doing a great job Don Leonard, keep creating music.
Visually the vn is great, it's coherent, and nice to admire. The combined effort of all the artists really bumps up the quality. Don't have much to say in this regard, it's very furry.
However this brings me to gripes that I have:
In this vn we are following two more mature, at least in age, characters. I'll admit I'm not best at spotting differences, but imo Corey on the fridge photo at age 16, and Corey on the textbox sprite at 32 doesn't show much change. That can ofc be a point in the vn itself, that'll be explored throughout the story. Stephan being 49 just floored me - personally at worst I'd say he looks like he's in his middle 30s, but definitely not pushing 50. Like, my point here being: if we're going for capital A Adults let's maybe not be afraid to show it. Again, that may be explored later on in the story, and I'd imagine that on anthro characters it's more difficult to convey age. And maybe it's beneficial for the story to sell the idea of a 50 yo built like a brickhouse, and a twink in his 30s, while they look like a guy in his mid 30s at worst, and a 20 something respectively.
The date was great, up until Corey got his hands on Stephan's stomach, like excuse me! We're in a public setting, a cafeteria, and they are being actively observed by the employees, who while being supportive and spur both of them to action, don't make that part of the scene better. Like, I'm no prude, voyeurism? great, not for me but whatever. I know we're all animals here, and I'd be actively in pain while mentally preventing myself from just pouncing on my date if they looked like Stephan, but let's exercise some restraint from time to time.
I understand that we as queer ppl have a very lax approach toward dating and relationships and such, but like a full on french kiss after the first date? Granted this is the most minor gripe, like I thought it's going to be a very slow burn, but I'm fine with a sudden boil as well.
So yeah, despite what I said, it's clear that a lot of effort is being put toward creating this vn. I'm curious to see how it'll develop, and wish all the people working on it all the best.
And as meaningless as it is, I'm really sorry for how difficult this year is for you Bjaker.
First off, I'm sorry that my reply is going to be much shorter than your thought out response!!!
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the story so far & I know that it may feel like we're cranked up to 11, but I am trying to go somewhere with it and we're only at the start, I promise. :)
It did seem to go 0-100 out of no were for a 40 min coffee date. The belly rub and kiss felt too intimate to happen so soon. The rest of the entire interaction was so sweet and im not at all saying I hated it. If it was date 2 I don't think I would have thought anything of it.
You said there is a reason for it and your going somewhere with it so I'll stick it out to see.
tag yourself, I'm the boar on the plane lmao. I found it funny how you are setting up the MC's taste in this moment, but also more generally the respect he has for other peoples bodies. it was a nice moment.
Is this still being worked on it Looks very promising and would love to see more from it the art is fantastic and the story looks like it will be fun to read.
I really love the theme of the game and how it is handled. I am looking forward for future updates especially that the pacing of the story is calm. As a programmer I really love how the sprites, the main menu and the credits are displayed. As an artist the art is visually pleasing and making me simp look forward even more.
Thanks so much! :D I approach writing in what I call 'quiet storytelling'. At least when telling a story like this. I'm glad to hear that the more calm pacing is something that you're enjoying! <3
I just wanted to say thank you for your incredible work on the game so far and that i look forward to future chapters! I am 29 and going through a similar situation as Corey, and his story makes me feel seen and feel a WHOLE lot better. Keep up the good work!!!
Chapters 1-3 will be made available to everyone as a demo. We're currently looking at how we want to organize a subscriber model to help support creation of the VN, as well as a way to purchase directly!
As someone older, I appreciate that the character is similar to my age as opposed to the typical 20-years-old protagonists. Looks promising and I'll be sure to check it out!
Hello! I'm A Furry VN Enthusiast, always wanting to try New VNs out there and I seem to found one.
Amazing Art! Nice Cozy Atmosphere! Good Start To The Story! Reminds me of my love story in a way. Overall, This is just Brilliant in all sort of ways!
Congratulations on the release! I never doubt you to pull something like this since I have read your other VNs [Hearth & Home; April Showers]; but this is purely on another level!
I found out about your VN from this community as your VN got shared, mentioned, featured & given a shout out. I thought I'd let you know.
If you're looking to promote/discuss/make more people aware or getting feedback, tips & networking on your VN or just hangout with other VN Creators in a FVN Community, I recommend coming to this if you have discord
Its a great place of resources for VN Developers. There are many of them which can help you become a better developer as am sure they are willing to share their experiences & gives you some tips. You can also search for specific people with talents like artist/musician/proofreader/editor/programmer etc.
Overall, there's a lot of helpful people and a nice atmosphere. I hope you will enjoy this server & wishing you luck for the future & how the next chapter will pan out!
Beautiful storytelling and the visual art, music and writing really blend together to form a full experience. One thing I am curious about, since there was a lack of choices/player agency in this fist offering: Is this planned as a pure story rather than a game or will choices and potential branching (at least for some story beats) make an appearance later on? Either way, best of luck for the future and I will keep an eye out for this.
That is correct, and something we should put in the game info above!
L'automne will be a kinetic story! As this is the first long form project outside of H&H and April Showers, I wanted to keep getting my programming feet under me before tackling a branching VN.
I'm so invested in this! The artwork, the writing, the music, and basically everything is so good! I absolutely love the vibe! Can't wait to read and see what's next!
This is the first VN that I am going to be selling. Hearth and Home is, and will always be absolutely free, as will the version of April Showers that I did for May Wolf last year!
At the moment, I'm looking into how I want to run either Patreon or SubscribeStar, but my plan is that the first three chapters will be available as a demo, and then after that I'll have a full version for purchase.
Ahh, this game is so cozy. Really great start to this VN. I can't wait to meet the rest of the characters, especially Stephan. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this VN. Amazing work!
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Êtes vous français pour avoir choisi le titre automne ?
I am not!!
I will be sharing the reason for the name of the VN at a later date!!! <3
Oh okay dw I'm really good at English too and i love you're vn
Newer VNs that are this fantastic need to stop popping up. I still have such a backlog of things I need to read. Genuinely though, these first two chapters were such a treat. The writing, art, music, and overall presentation are just a cut above almost anything else I've read. I absolutely cannot wait to see what's to come with this story 💜
Side note: I found that some of the gallery images don't unlock. Bottom middle 5-9 and bottom right 2 on the first page, top middle 3 and the bottom right image on the third page, and top left 2 on the last page. I tried skipping through again on a second go through to test, but it seems like some flags might not be getting checked. I'm on the android version as well.
BLOOD DEATH AND VENGEANCE!!!! (spoilers)
(not really spoilers)
And thank you so much for the praise!!! :D
The image that is not unlocking is a coding issue on my side!!! I will have it fixed in the next release for sure!
Can’t wait to see where the story goes! Great job! Everything is so wonderfully done!
Such kind words. <3
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the story so far!
As you put it being an older queer individual I am glad to see a vn like this pop up! I wish more like this would pop up with stories after college and being a bit older! Keep up the great work & I appreciate all of the team’s hard work!
Wow, finding this is fantastic. It's just what I needed to find in terms of VN reading. The ensemble is très bien—from the presentation, to the writing, to the art style. I'm quite happy to have found it and look forward to more. It's rather refreshing to read something uncommon.
Old man yaoi. <3
But seriously!!! Thank you very much for the praise.
As an older queer individual I really wanted to see some characters that were closer to my age. It's been a great learning process and I'm excited to continue telling their stories!!
Oh I can relate. It's nice to get to see some older themes and situations when you're 30+ so I definitely relate to Corey in some ways. Variety is nice with VNs for me. There have been times when the setting and ages of the characters can feel a little repetitive, not to say the writing isn't still great often, but seeing something different feels fresh, or grabs my attention. Can't wait to see where it goes! :)
TOTALLY agree!
I just finish 2 chapter in 1 sit and i love it, the story is very nice and lighthearted, the art is amazing, i surprised how much effort was put for each scenes. Also Corey is such a cutey, and Stephan.... ugh, I falling in love w him.
Also I have some questions about there r like some locked image even thought I finish the 2 remain chapter. Are there any way to unlock it cause this vn doesn't have any choice for different scenes so it's confused me.
That's a bug that I need to fix!!! D: D: D:
I thought I had it fully sorted out before release, but apparently not. T T
That particular image is the highlights with the magnifying glass from the date.
I'll add this to my 'FIX' list!!! <3
whoa dude i havent even read what your game is about cool it with the amazingly customized itch.io web page
Postscript: also i love the leaf cursor; chiefs kiss.
I will request my UI guy to come in and make it a bit more 'dumpy' per your request! <3
hang on one moment thats not what i- *clings to the webpage code for dear life*
Holy lol, was pleasantly surprised to read this after a dry patch of no new reading content, very worth the read! 10/10
Just got back from vacation, so apologies for the late reply!!!
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed chapter 2! It has been a real treat getting to work with such a talented team on this!
The art is amazing!
Apologies for the late reply here!
But, thank you for the kind words!!! All of the artists working on L'automne are A+++! (imo) <3
Ok so I've recently started reading this VN and OMG I'm already IN LOVE with the super cute Stephan, the quality of the art style is genuinely amazing, what an incredible project, 10/10, I'm definitely recommending it to all of my furry friends!
Stephan is definitely a cinnamon roll... and handsome, and smells good and /dreamy sigh~~~
Thanks for the kind words, will make sure that the team knows! <3
Cute and cozy VN, altho short it was a really enjoyable read, can't wait to see more of it. Keep up the great work!! Stephan is the best boyy =DD
Also really sorry for your loss and sending a big hug your way. Hopefully the rest of 2024 treats you a lot better <3
Thank you!!! I am sure that the back half of 2024 will be just peachy! :)
As far as length - I am definitely aiming for novel length. The final length will more than likely be in the 50k - 80k range as far as word count. Which means more condensed chapters like this!
Ok, soooooo..., before anything I'd like to preface my statement with a little disclaimer that my intent with this comment isn't to be disparaging of the vn itself, or anyone involved in its creation.
With only two updates so far, there isn't really much to be said about this project.
The writing seems to be rather tight, and concise enough for a slice-of-life, kinda existential novel, the narrative is kept at a slower but steady pace, and the prose is nice. Corey and Stephan, to me, don't seem to be too compelling of characters, as of yet - we know things about them, but not much of who they are, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to learn as the story progresses.
Aurally the project is very competent. The cozy, but at the same time temperature dropping, longing autumn vibes are evoked within me while listening to the title screen piece, while other tracks support the mood of the assigned scene. However, and it truly deeply pains me to admit it, so far the ost doesn't particularly stand out to me, and I've yet to listen to a track in this vn to truly sweep me off my feet. But at the same time, it may speak to the sophistication of the compositions and the composer - to be able to coax and enhance the emotion while at the same time remaining a subtle presence in the background. And to state the obvious, having a dedicated composer is just wild, you're doing a great job Don Leonard, keep creating music.
Visually the vn is great, it's coherent, and nice to admire. The combined effort of all the artists really bumps up the quality. Don't have much to say in this regard, it's very furry.
However this brings me to gripes that I have:
So yeah, despite what I said, it's clear that a lot of effort is being put toward creating this vn. I'm curious to see how it'll develop, and wish all the people working on it all the best.
And as meaningless as it is, I'm really sorry for how difficult this year is for you Bjaker.
First off, I'm sorry that my reply is going to be much shorter than your thought out response!!!
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the story so far & I know that it may feel like we're cranked up to 11, but I am trying to go somewhere with it and we're only at the start, I promise. :)
It did seem to go 0-100 out of no were for a 40 min coffee date. The belly rub and kiss felt too intimate to happen so soon. The rest of the entire interaction was so sweet and im not at all saying I hated it. If it was date 2 I don't think I would have thought anything of it.
You said there is a reason for it and your going somewhere with it so I'll stick it out to see.
If this were autobiographical you'd be scandalized by some of my first dates. :P
BUT - I definitely know where I'm going with these two. :)
the date was so sweet i was scared i might contract diabetes
I was worried I was pouring it on a bit thick. We'll just have to see where things go from here!
Underrated af
Thank you!!! D:
<3 <3 <3
This is cute. I like this.
You are cute, and I like you. <3
Just went through the first chapter, really loving it - also, sadly, noticed that it has been a bit radio silent as of recent.
Can we still expect a chapter two? :
Yeah I even checked their socials and there hasn't been any posts related to this VN since late May. T_T
Sorry about the silence!! I am planning to do a write up about what has been going on this year with the release of chapter two!!
Thanks for the reply, I hope everything is ok. Sorry if I came across as pushy. I'm more than happy to wait for good VNs like yours!
Not at all! In fact ~ just made a social post about chapter 2 yesterday! :)
You absolutely can expect a chapter two, and there should be more info about it -very- soon! <3
Sounds great! Thanks for letting us know :
Can't wait for chapter 2
More info on chapter two coming soon!!! <3
I really liked this! Cant wait for chapter 2!
It's coming along rather nicely. :)
I hope you won't be disappointed!
tag yourself, I'm the boar on the plane lmao. I found it funny how you are setting up the MC's taste in this moment, but also more generally the respect he has for other peoples bodies. it was a nice moment.
<3 <3 <3
I'm plate of pancakes with side of bacon, for sure.
Is this still being worked on it Looks very promising and would love to see more from it the art is fantastic and the story looks like it will be fun to read.
It is indeed being worked on! We're working on Chapter 2 right now!! :)
I really love the theme of the game and how it is handled. I am looking forward for future updates especially that the pacing of the story is calm. As a programmer I really love how the sprites, the main menu and the credits are displayed. As an artist the art is visually pleasing and making me
simplook forward even more.Thanks so much! :D
I approach writing in what I call 'quiet storytelling'. At least when telling a story like this. I'm glad to hear that the more calm pacing is something that you're enjoying! <3
I just wanted to say thank you for your incredible work on the game so far and that i look forward to future chapters! I am 29 and going through a similar situation as Corey, and his story makes me feel seen and feel a WHOLE lot better. Keep up the good work!!!
Ahhh!! As someone older than the general furry protagonist, I wanted to make sure I was telling stories that featured people closer to my age.
I hope whatever you're going through isn't quite as on par as what Corey is, but it's neat to see how you're resonating with the story. :)
Will there be public releases of future versions and chapters?
Hey there!
Chapters 1-3 will be made available to everyone as a demo. We're currently looking at how we want to organize a subscriber model to help support creation of the VN, as well as a way to purchase directly!
I met my man in a similar fashion so I'm looking forward to this. I greatly appreciate the age not being super young either.
That's really awesome, and thank you for not being intimidated by Corey's age!
I really wanted to write a story following someone who was already well beyond both High School and College!
As someone older, I appreciate that the character is similar to my age as opposed to the typical 20-years-old protagonists. Looks promising and I'll be sure to check it out!
Older protagonists are desperately needed! Thank you for the kind words!!!
I must say, I enjoyed this new Furry Visual Novel.
I will follow up to get updates and download the new updates to play more, It's a much better Dating App Furry Visual Novel I have played in a while.
so you see, that's where the trouble began.
That smile. That dammned smile <3
He has really good teeth.
<3
I feel the glasses add a very cute and wholesome touch to this handsome fellah. And yes, you're absolutely right ‹3
first ever dating app success story lmao, love it
It can happen!
Looking forward to sharing it with ya!!
Hello! I'm A Furry VN Enthusiast, always wanting to try New VNs out there and I seem to found one.
Amazing Art! Nice Cozy Atmosphere! Good Start To The Story! Reminds me of my love story in a way. Overall, This is just Brilliant in all sort of ways!
Congratulations on the release! I never doubt you to pull something like this since I have read your other VNs [Hearth & Home; April Showers]; but this is purely on another level!
I found out about your VN from this community as your VN got shared, mentioned, featured & given a shout out. I thought I'd let you know.
If you're looking to promote/discuss/make more people aware or getting feedback, tips & networking on your VN or just hangout with other VN Creators in a FVN Community, I recommend coming to this if you have discord
https://discord.gg/ED5ZKtCv65
Its a great place of resources for VN Developers. There are many of them which can help you become a better developer as am sure they are willing to share their experiences & gives you some tips. You can also search for specific people with talents like artist/musician/proofreader/editor/programmer etc.
Overall, there's a lot of helpful people and a nice atmosphere. I hope you will enjoy this server & wishing you luck for the future & how the next chapter will pan out!
hey there, can we do fan translate for this vn?
Such a cozy story, Already love Corey and Stephen they have such great chemistry. I cannot wait for chapter 2, keep up the good work y'all!
Thank you so much!! Definitely excited to tell their story!
That is correct, and something we should put in the game info above!
L'automne will be a kinetic story! As this is the first long form project outside of H&H and April Showers, I wanted to keep getting my programming feet under me before tackling a branching VN.
That one is currently in the works. :)
I'm so invested in this! The artwork, the writing, the music, and basically everything is so good! I absolutely love the vibe! Can't wait to read and see what's next!
<3 <3 <3
Since you mention that Chapter 1 is free, does that mean future releases will not be?
Howdy!
This is the first VN that I am going to be selling. Hearth and Home is, and will always be absolutely free, as will the version of April Showers that I did for May Wolf last year!
At the moment, I'm looking into how I want to run either Patreon or SubscribeStar, but my plan is that the first three chapters will be available as a demo, and then after that I'll have a full version for purchase.
Hope that helps give some better context!!
Ahh, this game is so cozy. Really great start to this VN. I can't wait to meet the rest of the characters, especially Stephan. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this VN. Amazing work!
Thanks for the kind words! <3
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