Cleaved

It's the way I legit felt an arrow pierce my chest when Geirr took off the visor GODDAMN

Wow what an amazing update seriously it was worth the wait! Calder is everything I was hoping he would be... that beautiful hunk.

I was surprised by the amount of content in build 2 every time i thought it was about to end there was more, the pacing was perfect. You introduced some great characters and dynamics to both routes that I'm excited to see more of and some story elements I wasn't expecting. this was such a great update.

Keep up the good work! Hyped for build 3.

Hello, I can't download the game using the itch app, you need to select for each build the corresponding OS to fix that 

Enjoying it so far, but the writing needs work. The language feels padded and flowery. Sometimes the wrong words are used as well. The art and sound are great, nice transitions, and the story-line is interesting. But I often have to reread a sentence because of syntax errors or incorrect wording.

I really like that both Frasier and Skjold are so in opposition morally, one sees the others as a ruthless colonizer who stole their lands and acts as if they're pathetic people and the other sees unjustified hatred when his ancestors were in need of a new place to live in and did their best to protect themselves and the locals, great implimentation of manicheism into the plot.

I really hope tho that the MC will finally try to explain his situation and ask about the world he appeared in by the next build, cause if he's stuck in that area of not knowing anything, that's gonna make him an easy target, so I'm fully ready for the plot to unfold and the world to be build, especially if we can avoid the notion of romance into the mix yet, cause that would kinda ruin the narrative when its barely the start of the journey for our protagonist.

AND I hope we will get an MC that's not just knowledgeable but also smart and cunning, he's in another world where he can get killed just for being alien looking to a planet full of anthropomorphic sentient folks (and even hears a dude talking to him in his head and belittling him, SO might add that he would look insane to everyone), so it would be nice to see him having to survive by using his brain and being independant when he'll get all the informations he need to make decisions and not always depend on the charismatic and sexy love interest to do that for him and, going as far, as patronizing him when the mc is from a more advanced civilization, that would be a refreshing thing to see in a furry vn ^w^

I really like the fact that Fraser and Skjold each have a manichean view and that they may have more in common than they think.
I'm curious to see how the plot develops.
Personally, I just hope the romance doesn't happen too quickly. It would be more realistic if the MC tried to find his place in this new world first, understand their different cultures, etc.

The bit where the MC stares at Fraser's backside as they are being chased bothered me a bit in this regard.
That said, this first version is promising for the future!

Music, delightfully atmospheric. Transitions, woah nice!  View panning (Background)! That is new!

Obeying authority is important, but doing it blindly is for a fool.  Were there a tangible reason or friendlier demeanor from the guards, I would be compelled to comply.  The appearance of the interloper only stands to further these distinctions that the situation is not right, the situation and words said can that quickly change the context of something.  So in this case it feels better to trust one who feels like they seek to aid.  In any case, SOMEONE is willing to step up and help and not just stand around and let something bad happen.  This right here is VERY IMPORTANT.  Many times there is a clear abuse in the midst of crowds of people, yet no one is willing to stand up to or against the abuse.  Still the struggle here is also a fighting retreat, no malice or more violence than needed to remove oneself from the situation.

Still though... unless the story is designed to allow it to interweave with choices made (semi-linear), I may just have to check out the other option at some point.  Clearly "human" isn't normal here! X3 and would like to be able to meet all the characters, because after al first impressions may be wrong, if and when we are given the proper context to understand the reasons for actions in an unfamiliar situations.  When something is unknown and no guidance is given, that is where rash actions may end being taken.

When there are groups at odds with each other, and there is no willingness by both to find some sort of common ground with which to unify them, there will the oppressors and the oppressed, but even then you can't guarantee which is which.  If individuals are not careful the situation could flip, resulting in a scenario that is no different, as now you still have a group oppressed.  Also need to be careful not to oppress those that may help you, lest they turn into an enemy, because you have given ample reason for them to distrust you.  Don't follow blindly, don't trust blindly, don't act blindly.  Even those you trust could be undermining you behind your back.  All of this is reasons why such groups have to result to threats towards their own members, but there still is a difference between it being done in the form of an oath and kinship, and that of tyranny and fear.

While there will always be differences amongst social and economic classes, the ability to respect others and be respected in turn, regardless of those positions, is important to maintaining an overall happiness.  If any side abuses or hoards its power too much it creates imbalances, but by using their surplus to occasionally help those less fortunate is to make them feel recognized, valued, and appreciated.  This in turn makes them want put more effort back into their work.  In order to maintain a good working machine maintenance and oiling must be done, lest they become rusty and grind to a halt or worse.  Life has cycle, life has rhythm, but disrupt it too much and it will create waves that stand to eventually echo and come crashing back down on you.  One must be aware of the consequences of actions they take, as well as responsibility for them.  This is why I agree to occasionally challenging the way things are, but how it is challenged matters just as much, lest a chain is formed of the ways the challengers conduct themselves get challenged.  This goes back to the paragraph prior.

In all cases there is always more sides to a story then meet he eye.  The issue gets clouded though the more times evidence shows more to a given side or thought.  Provide the proof, dispel the doubt, be the one to show and change minds that what they think is not always the case.  This is what I long for, information to make informed decisions and truth, rather than rashness because all we may have ever been exposed to is one side.

I can't help be passionate about all this because often we may not look deep enough into the messages being shown, even when its one we are already living through.

 skjold is my instant fav.

The exposition dumps are huge, and don't often feel organic. 
at the start, the MC instantly monologues their backstory on the way to the portal. once there, they name drop some friends' names for a bit while starting at the portal which is suppose to have urgency yet continues to reference them. these friends we haven't yet met prior at all to build off of either. I feel like a proper prologue is needed leading up to the portal going haywire.  Show the MC at the university with these friends stated earlier for a better set up.

Skjold, I like his mellow and respectful vibe but, he's a walking, talking lore double wide extra thick lore book. every other sentence is spoon feeding various info of the town, rival nations, some laws at the MC right away to someone he just met ever so casually. Explaining something is one thing from a naive question MC has being a fish out of water but dropping a near whole history lesson is another when on their way to his cell. I know he was getting a read for the MC reaction to it but it sure was a lot all at once. I love lore and history dumps, yet gradually over time via environment and yes dialogue, that warrant's a mention for the current situation. 

 First of all, I want to apologize for my ignorant and hasty comment before, it wasn't right to make conclusions before playing Cleaved based purely on VN's usage of isekai trope. 

 Cleaved surprised me, really, judging purely by page description I expected another uninteresting and boring, childish MC. Yes, the novel uses isekai trope, but in really good way, a MC with scientific (in technical fields) background sounds pretty intriguing. Even though I still don't like the whole "evil voices in your head" cliche, I can imagine various ways to use it good. 

 I've chosen Frasier path and a possible political conflict intrigues me too. I liked the fox, he has good looks (thanks haps), pleasant character and, all in all, is the best boy. 

 In the end I'd like ro apologize again for my rude comment, I'm definitely going to follow Cleaved updates and hope it'll turn a better game than other novels with similar tropes!

 People who's read it already, how's the whole MC situation? Another isekai, another amnesia, another puny human in a world of big wolves... Probably another voice in the head... Correct me, in case I'm judging it too harshly. How bad/good it's now? What are the chances of MC turning into a simp in the future updates?