Oh my god, I now feel extremely regretful and sorry for giving up the game right after the beginning. In the earlier months of last year, I first tried playing this game, and I gave up when I reached the scene where Cole and Sidd first met. At that time, I wasn't very interested in this artistic style, and I also thought it was just a common adventure team growth story, and there was even a female in the main cast? After only touching a little of the content, I hastily made a conclusion that this game wouldn't be my cup of tea. Now I can only say that a thousand apologies still can't express my inner feelings. This story is truly deeply touching. I originally thought it was just a story of an adventure team helping each other and growing together, with Cole having a harem. But I was completely wrong. The focus of this game is not the main character having a harem, nor is it the common experience, setbacks, and growth. It's about human nature. Completely different conflicts between different characters, family conflicts, love, hate, jealousy, endurance, and remorse. I really can't describe it with my limited language. This is something I never expected to experience in FVN. And I really have to apologize to Arty. To be honest, I really like this character. Whether it's her beliefs, innocence, unease, bravery, or the funny quips when facing Cole, they all deeply attracted me. This is something I've never seen in any FVN I've played before. As for the artistic style, I can only say that after playing for a while, I still really like it. It's just that it's a bit different from the style I'm used to. It's just my personal problem. In summary, I really appreciate this game. It is definitely one of my favorite games. Thank you for your hard work and effort, and for creating such a wonderful work.
I need to comment here again because this story scratches my brain so much, and the theory crafting I am doing is insane.
I'm not sure how long this game is planned to be, but based solely on the amount of unanswered questions, future conflicts, and character development to come, I can tell this will be a novel well worth spending days reading. I literally cannot wait for the next update--
On a more real note, this story nearly made me cry and bust up laughing several times in playing it.
If I didn't have some weird psychological or physical defect that prevented me from shedding tears, I would surely be a hysterical mess right now! Bravo to you shirokoi, I commend this masterwork of storytelling!
Is there information about the heights of the main characters? I have always wondered how small Cole is compared to his Fathers since he has low self esteem and that he thinks he is not on par with his Father. And I have always wondered what Sidd's height is since his clothes are tight due to his size.
Now, if we used the human male Golden Ratio as a standard, this would mean Cole stands at a whopping....66.75cm or 2 foot 2. For reference, that makes him slightly shorter than a tennis racquet.
I haven't played the newest update yet but there a bug where the 3 old big arrows always appear even without dialogue box that make 6 arrows at the same time.
Yeh sure, I just finished the whole new build and it was AMAZING 😍. I'm on Android btw and I also noice that there are no ending credit this time, it just stop at the choice with "wip". More arrows :pp
out of all the things I've read in hear I can only complain about the suddenchange in "the chosen one's attitude like right after meeting the rest of the cast she goes from meek-ish and sheltered to "one of the boys" literally overnight, but other then that which is minor in relation to the rest of the story, I have no complaints. That is to say well done love it so far. Now to read the new stuff.
This line swept me away. The world is beautifully crafted, the dialogue is exceptionally written, and the unique individuality of these characters leave you emotionally invested in their journeys both magical and mental. Grade A content being created here. If you haven't made up your mind to give this VN a chance yet, then let me assure you, it is well worth it. 10/10
As a DnD fan, this gotta be my favourite VN of all time! I also had the impression it would be very silly and fun (it was!), but I did not expect such emotional rollercoaster. A lot of the characters are relatable in a way and their emotional turmoil really resonated with me. I love everything from this VN - from the story, DnD inspiration and design, the amazing art, and music!
Good God, this destroyed me. This is amazing. I don't know how you can come up with a story that seems so convoluted from a design standpoint, but it flows so smoothly, the humor and emotional bits interplay perfectly. I love this, eagerly looking forward to the next update.
I'm not a native speaker so my expression may be strange XD.
I do love this VN! I think it's one of the best VN I have read.The personality of each main characters are so fascinating,especially Sidd.I think I can even see myself on him,but he is so lucky that he has really good friends and people who support him.I can't wait to see the development of the whole story!uwu
Also,Repeat is very good as well!
Just now,I found that on 2024,8,29,I post a comment on the page of Repeat,what a coincidence!
Hey so, I don't know about any place you can listen to the soundtrack but I've been listening to Edvard Grieg lately and, for some reason, his "Cradle song, Op. 68, No. 5" kind of made me remember this vn, I suggest you take a listen, it sounds very nice :)
This VN is incredible. Probably the best I've read, and I've read quite a few.
These characters are so incredibly well written and I love every one of them. I absolutely cannot wait to see more, it's actively keeping me up at night.
I think this might be my fav vn ever your so talented and the humor is peak. Just finished the latest built of chpt 4 and now reading 'Repeat' which I'm on day 15 of sissly's rout and oml its also so good. I can't wait to see the future of these two vn's and please I know sometimes it can get annoying to hear so many people say "don't burn youself out" but its true. Your super talented and for your fans like me I really don't care if the updates take a year to come out as long as your happy and the story is good we will be satisfied
There is a bill in congress right now that would make it illegal for any financial service provider to directly or indirectly prohibit or inhibit any legal transaction. It's called the Fair Access to Banking Act. H.R.987 in the House, S.401 in the Senate. Call your Representatives. Get it passed.
ik its protects everything from payment services it will protect 18+ stuff to ad it stops things like visa and Mastercard from using their power to censor things not just porn. The bill will help hopefully same with petition. There both pretty important
No, it won't. That's what I'm saying, it's written specifically so it can't be used to protect porn. All it is is a handout to crypto and fossil fuel companies.
how do you know. I been told it will help for anything. For payment services to not have insane power i was told it's for payment things like visa and such and it could help. I see
I know because I actually read the full text of the bill. You can too, instead of just blindly believing what you're told.
"High risk purchases" are exempted from the prptections affprded by the bill bill, which includes nsfw content. That means porn is not protected by this bill. The only thing the bill actually protects are crypto and fossil fuel companies.
If you don't believe me and refuse to read the thing you're supporting, maybe you'll trust the person who made Temptation's Ballad?
i have saved some of the furry VNs in my collection. If you guys need it, go check my profile so y'all can save it because of these shadow-banned nsfw stuff
This game, as well as virtually every single NSFW game on itch.io and Steam, is now under censorship from payment processors. Just try to look for the "NSFW" tag, as time of writing literally only two games show up.
I don't think I've ever cried this much reading through a vn. Gosh darn it. Everytime Hamish popped into view I shed a tear, no idea why but he just snatched my heart in a weird way. Awesome vn.
can we please get grants backstory? we have gotten titbits while characters that were just flavor gooten pleanty, AND PLEASE LET HIM ADOPT CASSIUS OR MARROW DO IT IDK, ARTY´S REALTIONSHIP WITH GRANT IS SO LOVELY BUT GOD IF CASSIUS DOSENT NEED IT/DESERVE IT/MADE THE MOST SENSE, and you made the protagonist in such a way that i cannot suspect or be laughably wrong if sidd isn´t related to everybody in a way
Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, the only Temptation's Ballad fanwiki is the one on Fandom
if you would take it upon yourself to make a new, better fanwiki for TB on any of these other sites, I'll gladly help "advertise" it, as I've been doing to the Fandom one
but atm, I don't dislike Fandom enough to go to the work of building an entire new wiki from scratch
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Oh my god, I now feel extremely regretful and sorry for giving up the game right after the beginning. In the earlier months of last year, I first tried playing this game, and I gave up when I reached the scene where Cole and Sidd first met. At that time, I wasn't very interested in this artistic style, and I also thought it was just a common adventure team growth story, and there was even a female in the main cast? After only touching a little of the content, I hastily made a conclusion that this game wouldn't be my cup of tea. Now I can only say that a thousand apologies still can't express my inner feelings. This story is truly deeply touching. I originally thought it was just a story of an adventure team helping each other and growing together, with Cole having a harem. But I was completely wrong. The focus of this game is not the main character having a harem, nor is it the common experience, setbacks, and growth. It's about human nature. Completely different conflicts between different characters, family conflicts, love, hate, jealousy, endurance, and remorse. I really can't describe it with my limited language. This is something I never expected to experience in FVN. And I really have to apologize to Arty. To be honest, I really like this character. Whether it's her beliefs, innocence, unease, bravery, or the funny quips when facing Cole, they all deeply attracted me. This is something I've never seen in any FVN I've played before. As for the artistic style, I can only say that after playing for a while, I still really like it. It's just that it's a bit different from the style I'm used to. It's just my personal problem. In summary, I really appreciate this game. It is definitely one of my favorite games. Thank you for your hard work and effort, and for creating such a wonderful work.
Is there a discord server?
There's no (active) official discord server run by Shirokoi afaik.
I think there is, but only for patreon members, right?
Está en español?
Unfortunately no…
I need to comment here again because this story scratches my brain so much, and the theory crafting I am doing is insane.
I'm not sure how long this game is planned to be, but based solely on the amount of unanswered questions, future conflicts, and character development to come, I can tell this will be a novel well worth spending days reading. I literally cannot wait for the next update--
This is how I imagine Malus and Cole's dynamic, and was the voice I used for Malus lmao--
I love watching this lil guy get increasingly attached to his mortals lol!
On a more real note, this story nearly made me cry and bust up laughing several times in playing it.
If I didn't have some weird psychological or physical defect that prevented me from shedding tears, I would surely be a hysterical mess right now! Bravo to you shirokoi, I commend this masterwork of storytelling!
Is there information about the heights of the main characters? I have always wondered how small Cole is compared to his Fathers since he has low self esteem and that he thinks he is not on par with his Father. And I have always wondered what Sidd's height is since his clothes are tight due to his size.
I broke my original answer up into parts to make it easier to read.
I think you can get a rough estimate.
In Chapter 1:
When talking about Val, Clyde says "Clients are surprisingly more cooperative when you've got a 7 foot tall croc on your side."
Cole observes about Val: "Despite the fact that Sidd stood at a similar height, the crocodile's mere presence seemed to dwarf him in comparison."
So, we can probably assume Sidd is about 7 foot. Let's make it 216cm for easier calculation later.
In chapter 2, when they're in the library:
"Cole snorted and gave Sidd an encouraging pat on the shoulder. Or hip. He could barely reach half his height."
So that means if Cole standing extended his arm up fully, he could just reach half Sid's height. That is 108cm
Now, if we used the human male Golden Ratio as a standard, this would mean Cole stands at a whopping....66.75cm or 2 foot 2. For reference, that makes him slightly shorter than a tennis racquet.
BUT, Cole is not a male human. He is a anthromorphic Striped Hyena, and his design is shown that his body reflects that.
So, if we instead used male Striped Hyena limb-to-body proportions, and then upscaled it to human body type, his height would now be....
80cm or 2 foot 6.
So slightly taller than a tennis racquet now, About the same size as an adult baseball bat.
please hep contribue to the fanwiki
https://temptationsballad.fandom.com/wiki/Temptation%27s_Ballad_Wiki
I haven't played the newest update yet but there a bug where the 3 old big arrows always appear even without dialogue box that make 6 arrows at the same time.
Hello! Thanks for the bug report. Can you let me know which build you're playing on? (Android, PC, etc)
Yeh sure, I just finished the whole new build and it was AMAZING 😍. I'm on Android btw and I also noice that there are no ending credit this time, it just stop at the choice with "wip". More arrows :pp
out of all the things I've read in hear I can only complain about the suddenchange in "the chosen one's attitude like right after meeting the rest of the cast she goes from meek-ish and sheltered to "one of the boys" literally overnight, but other then that which is minor in relation to the rest of the story, I have no complaints. That is to say well done love it so far. Now to read the new stuff.
Thank you, Shirokoi!
This vn really surpirsed me because of how long it lasted despite being so light on android.
The story is so good aswell and almost brought me to tears!
I'm glad some folks appreciate all the file size compression I did for this VN lmao. Thank you for the kind words!
"Family is a conversation, my dear."
This line swept me away. The world is beautifully crafted, the dialogue is exceptionally written, and the unique individuality of these characters leave you emotionally invested in their journeys both magical and mental. Grade A content being created here. If you haven't made up your mind to give this VN a chance yet, then let me assure you, it is well worth it. 10/10
As a DnD fan, this gotta be my favourite VN of all time! I also had the impression it would be very silly and fun (it was!), but I did not expect such emotional rollercoaster. A lot of the characters are relatable in a way and their emotional turmoil really resonated with me. I love everything from this VN - from the story, DnD inspiration and design, the amazing art, and music!
Good God, this destroyed me. This is amazing. I don't know how you can come up with a story that seems so convoluted from a design standpoint, but it flows so smoothly, the humor and emotional bits interplay perfectly. I love this, eagerly looking forward to the next update.
I'm not a native speaker so my expression may be strange XD.
I do love this VN! I think it's one of the best VN I have read.The personality of each main characters are so fascinating,especially Sidd.I think I can even see myself on him,but he is so lucky that he has really good friends and people who support him.I can't wait to see the development of the whole story!uwu
Also,Repeat is very good as well!
Just now,I found that on 2024,8,29,I post a comment on the page of Repeat,what a coincidence!
Is anyone have a piano cover version of this vn I will be very grateful!
piano cover of what exactly ?
actually i want all theme song in this vn... but it might be too much so only cole and cassius theme song that will be very appreciate
Hey so, I don't know about any place you can listen to the soundtrack but I've been listening to Edvard Grieg lately and, for some reason, his "Cradle song, Op. 68, No. 5" kind of made me remember this vn, I suggest you take a listen, it sounds very nice :)
This VN is incredible. Probably the best I've read, and I've read quite a few.
These characters are so incredibly well written and I love every one of them. I absolutely cannot wait to see more, it's actively keeping me up at night.
I think this might be my fav vn ever your so talented and the humor is peak. Just finished the latest built of chpt 4 and now reading 'Repeat' which I'm on day 15 of sissly's rout and oml its also so good. I can't wait to see the future of these two vn's and please I know sometimes it can get annoying to hear so many people say "don't burn youself out" but its true. Your super talented and for your fans like me I really don't care if the updates take a year to come out as long as your happy and the story is good we will be satisfied
Is this going to be continued, if it is, would love to play it again!
https://www.change.org/p/tell-mastercard-visa-activist-groups-stop-controlling-what-we-can-watch-read-or-play
There is a bill in congress right now that would make it illegal for any financial service provider to directly or indirectly prohibit or inhibit any legal transaction. It's called the Fair Access to Banking Act. H.R.987 in the House, S.401 in the Senate. Call your Representatives. Get it passed.
That bill specifically does not protect porn
ik its protects everything from payment services it will protect 18+ stuff to ad it stops things like visa and Mastercard from using their power to censor things not just porn. The bill will help hopefully same with petition. There both pretty important
No, it won't. That's what I'm saying, it's written specifically so it can't be used to protect porn. All it is is a handout to crypto and fossil fuel companies.
how do you know. I been told it will help for anything. For payment services to not have insane power i was told it's for payment things like visa and such and it could help. I see
I know because I actually read the full text of the bill. You can too, instead of just blindly believing what you're told.
"High risk purchases" are exempted from the prptections affprded by the bill bill, which includes nsfw content. That means porn is not protected by this bill. The only thing the bill actually protects are crypto and fossil fuel companies.
If you don't believe me and refuse to read the thing you're supporting, maybe you'll trust the person who made Temptation's Ballad?
https://bsky.app/profile/shirokoi.bsky.social/post/3luq7cf54ps2g
i have saved some of the furry VNs in my collection. If you guys need it, go check my profile so y'all can save it because of these shadow-banned nsfw stuff
This game, as well as virtually every single NSFW game on itch.io and Steam, is now under censorship from payment processors. Just try to look for the "NSFW" tag, as time of writing literally only two games show up.
It's just infuriating how puritanism just keeps coming back. If you, like me, wanna do something about it, here's a petition: https://www.change.org/p/tell-mastercard-visa-activist-groups-stop-controlling-w...
who put onion on the latest updatee.😭😭😭
I don't think I've ever cried this much reading through a vn. Gosh darn it. Everytime Hamish popped into view I shed a tear, no idea why but he just snatched my heart in a weird way. Awesome vn.
Damn man....didnt expect someone to cut onions nearby, while reading the newest update....😭
"Oh boy!" I say, "I want to see funny shenanigans from gay furries."
I am then stabbed thirty-seven times in the chest
can we please get grants backstory? we have gotten titbits while characters that were just flavor gooten pleanty, AND PLEASE LET HIM ADOPT CASSIUS OR MARROW DO IT IDK, ARTY´S REALTIONSHIP WITH GRANT IS SO LOVELY BUT GOD IF CASSIUS DOSENT NEED IT/DESERVE IT/MADE THE MOST SENSE, and you made the protagonist in such a way that i cannot suspect or be laughably wrong if sidd isn´t related to everybody in a way
Wow... I did not expect to be stabbed in the heart multiple times. I should have, but i didnt :3
please contribute to the fanwiki
https://temptationsballad.fandom.com/wiki/Temptation%27s_Ballad_Wiki
Fandom isn't exactly the best place for a fan wiki anymore...
So, were WOULD be a good place?
There's wiki.gg, miraheze.org, and I'm sure there are others.
Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, the only Temptation's Ballad fanwiki is the one on Fandom
if you would take it upon yourself to make a new, better fanwiki for TB on any of these other sites, I'll gladly help "advertise" it, as I've been doing to the Fandom one
but atm, I don't dislike Fandom enough to go to the work of building an entire new wiki from scratch