The Empty Chairs

Devlog

• Hiatus
  July 03, 2025 by Jgesq

  Taking a short hiatus as I decide if ‘The Empty Chairs’ is really right as a CS project. Not enough agency as it was constructed as a linear narrative. If I shoehorn in a battle mechanic, it is st... Continue reading
• Chapter 7 - Artie's Backstory
  July 01, 2025 by Jgesq

  As we continue, we shall learn more about our various players as I get ready for my first branching combat scene in the next chapter... Continue reading
• Chapter 6 Now Online
  June 29, 2025 by Jgesq

  As I start getting into the story and mechanics, I can see an opportunity for a Tarot Card mechanic here, perhaps? Or an emotional barometer to reflect in the Stats. How important are Stats, anyway? W... Continue reading
• Chapter 5 Now Online
  June 28, 2025 by Jgesq#Update, #New Chapter

  I've added Chapter 5 here for those of you waiting for the next installment. I have our first false turn here with an easy retrace vs. a 'game over' moment. Q: How do you feel about instant death? Wou... Continue reading
• Chapter 4 now online
  June 27, 2025 by Jgesq#updates, #chapter add

  I've added Chapter 4 to the mix, and it's all coming along nicely. I've also cleaned up the first three chapters. My goal is to get the draft down with simple branching and next passages listed as I e... Continue reading
• Working in Choice Script
  June 26, 2025 by Jgesq#choice script, #COG, #hosted games

  This was a hard one for me - is this a Twine/Sugar Cube game or a CS game/text? Is it a linear novel, or can I adapt this to a choice-based game with a limited action/combat system and additional stat... Continue reading