Roads Yet Traveled
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Do you think you can change the world? No matter who you are, you can only do so much, you have so little time to make a difference.
Like so many times before you are off to your first day of class. It's not an easy thing, first day jitters, but you manage. This is your life now, a cycle of moving and new beginnings. Always in flux, nothing staying the same. And today is no different.
In a flash everything is gone. With no clear way home, how will you manage? Will your new companions be able to keep you safe? Or will it all be too much?
Keep going though, you have nothing else to lose.
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Main menu art done by the wonderful Wiekzi
Music by Davie O’Dell
CW: Possible flashing lights
This game contains NSFW dialogue. There is a SFW setting in the preferences menu.
Translations:
中文翻译：泡澡的inko（版本1.0）
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Development log
- Production Update 5/21/2549 days ago
- Production Update 4/21/2579 days ago
- RYT Public Launch 8Mar 18, 2025
- RYT Build 8Feb 28, 2025
- Production Update 1/22/25Jan 23, 2025
- Production Update 12/21/24Dec 21, 2024
- Production Update 11/21(ish)/24Nov 22, 2024
- RYT Public Launch 7.5 2Nov 07, 2024
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Hopefully a production update comes out soon, or maybe even a new build, its quite past the date it would've gotten posted, please don't tell me the creator got slimed.
I love this VN quite a lot. There has to be an aspiring astrophysisist or just regular physisist. I hope we get even a layman's explanation of how this Mæron works. As time should slow down near any source of gravity, and the more gravitational energy, the slower time for those near it becomes. If Tucker was pulled out of his universe via some sort of black hole white hole situation he's fucked. He's going to die in a painful way and it will have scrambled his electrons and protons like eggs. Tyr knows this, and I'm betting he's seen it happen, which is why he's being so coy. If it is a totally different universe rather than another part of our own, he has no universe to go back to. The fact they are trying to harness gravitational energy is both genius and unfathomably stupid. Also, wouldn't the people on the ship age much slower than others from the Alrain system? That's just how time and gravity do after all.
What you said makes a lot of sense to me. like if Tucker really was transported via some kind of black hole the time it took him to get to the station was almost instantaneous, but outside It's been months or years without saying that the radiation from this could somehow cause whatever is happening to him. I love your brain.
Well, if it was a wormhole that's one thing, but a black hole? That's a whole nother can of worms. For it to be a power source, as far as I know only a black hole could theoretically be used to create some sort of unlimited power. As a worm hole doesn't really create usable power, it requires massive amounts to function. That's theory though. We know a black hole has something properties that could be exploited to create energy though. Would it be worth the risks though? Probably not, would've been easier to build a Dyson sphere. Being a worm hole though would help with the story of the Mæron being ancient, because as for as we know one would have to build one as they don't occurr naturally. Black holes just need a star with the right amount of mass so you could throw some asteroids at it to push it over the edge to get it to go supernova creating the hole. Buuuuutttt, if it is a black hole Tuckers universe is gone. Disappeared, blinked out of existence in a microsecond. As you get closer to the event horizon, time for you would seem unchanged. But to an outside observer, it would seem as if it's slowing down. To the point where you crossed the horizon. They then would see you freeze, then you'd slowly get redder and redder as your photons are slowed down causing you to red shift. To the point you dissolve. If you were watching the universe you came from as you crossed the horizon. Time for it would speed up until just as you crossed all the time from that universe would pass instantly. You'd be watching the end of your universe play out instantly. Ergo, Tucker has no home to go back to as the universe that home was in no longer exists. Tyr knows this, and I bet this has happened before. He's to stubborn, proud, or ignorant to admit he really doesn't know what he's doing. God I hate having ADD & ADHD.
Hello, I'm that just a regular physicist you talked about, I might not be able to explain how the Mæron works as it is a work of fiction but I can speculate on how it might work
First I'll try to give some feedback on your own speculation and then I'll give my own.
You are correct that time dilation occurs next to strong gravitational fields, however in theory this effect can be contracted by negative mass/energy, so I wouldn't rule it out
you mentioned how if it was a black hole tucker would be dead(his electrons would be scrambled?), could you elaborate on this?, im not aware of any reason for this as some black holes, namely the "supermassive" ones at the centers of galaxies have event horizons big enough to avoid death by Spaghettification(stretching to death).
Black holes are theoretically quite "easy" sources of "infinite" energy as you could accelerate things off them.
Worm holes are theoretically naturally occurring, just highly unstable without exotic matter
What you said about falling into a black hole and seeing the universe's end is theoretically 100% true and very impressive for someone not in the field!.
As for my own speculation, I'm more interested in the "hum" it's supposedly emitting, as that is (very) vaguely consistent with hawking radiation, especially with small sized black holes like this one would have to be.
Well being that the potential black hole is inside a ship, and it was only large enough to affect one person id say it's not supermassive. Smaller black holes are even more dangerous imo. Negative mass/energy? Are you saying something like antimatter, antiprotons etc? The him being killed/scrambled is just a theory to explain why he seems to be slowly losing his mind. Not to mention is seemed like Tyr knew exactly what was happening to him and is refusing to tell him, possibly to spare him. We don't know what the effects on a living being traveling through a black hole to another universe would be. I wasn't going with spaghettification as the reason for him to die, I just didn't word my thoughts correctly. As I know the larger the hole the "safer" it is, it also needs to be spinning as well no? Could also end up being a donut 🍩 shape as well? Small black holes are the human-pastamaker ones. As the tidal forces between say your head and feet if u went in straight up and down is far too great and it can literally break the particle bonds making up your body, no? I'm just wondering if it somehow messed with the actual matter making up his body, right down to the electrons, protons, quarks and gluons. Heck, maybe it messed with the spin of the particles. Maybe it made the particles in his brain or change their handedness? Maybe their universe is predominantly left handed vs right or vice versa and that's causing all sorts of crazy shit? Wormholes while theoretically natural, don't most theorize they would be rather small without "feeding" them in order to increase their size and keep them more or less stable? Yeah this "hum" does sound like what they're harnessing from the hole to use as a power source. My wonder is, would a black hole be easier and/or safer than say, a Dyson sphere or swarm? I know gravity has ENORMOUS potential as an energy source, and it will far outlive every star, even red dwarfs in the universe, no? I'm also trying to understand the gravity well in the penultimate episode. It worked opposite of normal gravity, antigravity if you will. Yet he said it seemed as if its effects lessened the farther away from the center you got. Which would make sense with a black hole, but it's the opposite effect so.......white hole possibly? I've never studied astrophysics or even physics in general, I'm an auto mechanic. So, it's nice to know I got at least one part kinda right.
That's quite a long message but I'll try my best to respond to all your questions, also a reminder that my field isn't astro so there may be answers I do not know.
You asked if by negative energy/mass i was referring to antimatter, and unlike the confusing naming would suggest, they actually have nothing to do with one another, antimatter has positive mass and energy and exists, negative mass/energy is purely theoretical
I dont know what you mean with the black hole needing to spin, all natural black holes spin as far as I know, I also don't know what you mean by doughnut shape, if you're referring to the singularity and the effects of the ergosphere on it then I can inform you I have absolutely no clue what happens there and no one really does.
You also mentioned that Tucker might have moved to a universe with a different handedness/parity, that was a creative idea i haven't heard before, took me some time to properly think about it, it's probably not what happened because a basic change of parity would fck up lots of stuff in noticeable ways.
as for all your worm hole related questions, I have no clue, I know they're natural solutions for einstien's field equations and unstable so would need negative mass/energy to work but no more than that.
You also asked if a black hole generator would be easier and/or safer than say, a Dyson sphere or swarm, to that i say they're both sci-fi, at the end of the day they're both just fictional ideas, so both are not practical at all
It's nice to know that people are that interested in physics, and you know a lot about this subject, but I wouldn't fret about finding an exact physical phenomenon for the Mæron, imo its nicer to theorize broadly, most sci-fi doesn't exactly follow the theory anyway, and to be honest I like it better that way
I’m wondering, does Davie O’dell have a social I can check them out on? Like a yt channel or anything, I’d love to listen to more of their pieces!
I have a question how much is left until the game ends? I mean, how many chapters of the game are left? Because I think we've reached the middle of the story
love ur work
Are there any NSFW sex scenes yet
I don't believe so yet
Good
Spoilers!!
There's technically one on Marruk's route, but I don't know if it really counts. It's basically just the MC jerking off in the bathroom, while thinking of Marruk. No lewd images.
Haven't played the other two routes yet, so there might be more.
straight to the point i guess
Behl dating simulator when?
i cant wait for the next update (:
Rhoun is best boy 😭😭😭.. also can I ask how to pronounce his name? I've been reading it as "Rune" or "Rowen" and I keep switching back and forth between the two 😅
"Rhone" like the river
Oh sweet! Tysm, that'll definitely help my brain with clarifying, and make reading his route a little more cohesive for me 😂
That doesn’t help. I've never heard of such river. I've been reading and hearing it as Row-en. is that close to correct?
It sounds like "Roan" or "Rown" as in "rowing a boat" but with an N at the end. I hope that helps lol
Also, I'm curious to know what everyone pictures in their mind when they hear the 'Burning Wheel' track! When I first heard it I found myself picturing some large rocks jutting out of a vast ocean, waves crashing against them...
I wonder when Tucker will tell the others that there are animals back on Earth that resemble them, I can't wait to see their reactions haha
I thought he already did?
I feel sure I'd remember it if he did because I imagine they'd all be very unsettled
ОБОЖАЮ данную новеллу. Маррук, ох Маррук, я полюбил этого персонажа с самого начала, проходить его маршрут очень интересно. Интересно наблюдать как меняется его характер по отношению к Такеру и к другим персонажам. Также интересно, забавно, а иногда и волнительно наблюдать когда он начинает волноваться и заботиться о Такере.
Я читал игру реальных 34 часа из-за того, потому что переводил для себя каждый диалог, иии оно того стоило. Благодаря этому я успел проникнуться персонажами. Мне понравился также второстепенный персонаж Тю (переводчик так перевёл её имя), очень сильная женщина, а также юмористка, если был бы отдельных маршрут с ней, я бы его прошёл.
Жду продолжение с нетерпением♪
Just wanted to let you know in case that was accidental. Wanna help preserve the atmosphere or whatever the right word is X3 Sorry to bother if it was intentional, just wanted to point it out if it wasn't! Take care, stay hydrated!
Am I having a stroke I don't understand what you're saying.. "oftic" ???????
I fixed it. Sorry, when you read the VN, you'd know what I'm taking about with or without the typo 😆
Edit: Thank goodness I didn't show the full image then, hehe. No spoilers.
peak rhouns cool
Spoilers :
I really, really like the way the romance progresses slowly but surely. Not only does it allow for some rather cute and touching moments distilled into conversations with our guardian, but it also gives the romance a fruition that will be all the more rewarding for all the time and moments, good and bad, we'll have experienced with our guardian before it comes to fruition.
I'm also very curious to see how the MC will deal with his growing feelings for his guardian. You can see he's trying to deny it at the moment but I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops.
Anyway, all that to say I'm just a fan of this romance pace. Really good job on that.
As for the plot, the captain really rubs me the wrong way. I'd only be half surprised if she became a full-fledged antagonist at some point.
THISSSS, SLOWBURN LOVE ✊😔
I loved this update! I already can't wait for the next update.
Yessssss!!!!!!
Yessss, new update! ✨
When does the update release publicly
That's what I'm waiting for😭
I hope that comes out today🫠
Me too
same here
the wait is killing me😭
I'll start crying if it's not out tomorrow
Do you think RYT will ever have any merch?
Lowkey, I would buy some
Only if there is a Rhoun plushie
bro... that cliffhanger...
Well now I have to wait two weeks to get them for free (I wish my wallet was full so I could get it early🥲)
lemme tell ya itd be worth it if u did oof
I donated 5 dollars, but you can do as little as a dollar and still get benefits. Do what you feel is best, and please don't take this as you HAVE to do patrion, you don't. The decision is up to you
When does the build go public?
It should be in two weeks
Tysm
I need the gay alien dogs
I'm really excited for the next update I really missed my dog friends it's been a long time
I just want to say that this is probably my favorite VN out of all the ones I’ve played! I’ve already completed both Rhone and Marruk’s routes, and I’m currently working on Marrown’s. I love how each character has a unique personality, along with the side characters. Can't wait for the next update \^o^/
Okay so I know this might be a dumb question but I'm kinda confused. In the latest update, it says that Rhone's route is finished, but it still says "To be continued". Why is this?
Edit: I'm dumb and didn't read the update name. It doesn't say "Launch" and that is probably when changes happen in-game publicly. Sorry for that. 😭
For RYT I'm assuming you have to redownload every patch since when looking at the download section it has every patch listed. Am I right about this or am I being dumb?
Nah, you just need the latest version, 7.5 is no different than 7, it's just that it fixes some things up in the story. I'm still patiently waiting for the 8th one myself. qwq
You and me both.
I may be the only one to comment on this or even notice it, but I'm re-reading it and I absolutely love the salad in the first meal being purple. I assume it's based on the purple Earth hypothesis involving retinal as a simpler form of chlorophyll. One thing I do wonder about, and I was thinking about it in my original read-through as well, is whether there would then be green plants in the background instead of them all being purple. I assume it would depend on whether plants are working their way towards chlorophyll. That red and blue light is more prominent than green and yellow, but chlorophyll has yet to appear as an adaptive mutation in all plants. You could even establish economic values around this, where green plants, plants with chlorophyll, are more valuable for their rarity. After all, the hypothesis is that chlorophyll only existed as an adaptation to the sheer overwhelming volume of retinal that was hogging all the yellow-green light in the sea.
Or, absolutely none of this matters for the sake of the game and I'm just being too detailed.
I just finished another playthrough of this (did all 3 guardian storylines) and absolutely love it! I really enjoyed all 3 character paths, but Marrowyn is definitely my favourite. The big lug is so dang adorable. I just wish there were more choices you could make, but that doesn't take away from how much I have enjoyed it thus far!
I excited for more to come and will be patiently waiting for the updates and completion of this VN.
10/10
Okay so I played this VN like a year ago and just came back cause I saw ALOT of updates. And I was thinking, lets start over right? I have not even gotten FIVE minutes in and yall added a whole little sequence?!!?! This is amazing!!!!
HIGHLY recommend this VN on this ALONE.
⚠️Spoilers below ⚠️
I love this FVN a lot. I love the sci-fi nature of it and I love how meticulous you've put together this story. I love Marrowyn the most because I tend to gravitate towards caring figures and even his overprotective nature was so sweet to me because he cared that much about someone he only known about less than a month and his only grew the more he knew Tucker. I melted every time he was gentle with us... such a big lug that guy is.
And it's so ironic because he "has no heart" but he has the biggest one out of them all, in my opinion. Rhoun being very close behind. I really hope he stays away from the mæron. Speaking of that, it kind of reminds me of the core in star trek. Look, I haven't watched that franchise in years but I remember when the captain had to go down there despite the dangers to fix something about it and Spock cried for the first time I think? When he thought that the captain had passed away. I think...
But anyway, I can't wait to read more and I wish for the Author to stay healthy and well. Loved your art too by the way 😄
Love your aspect on it! I haven't seen star trek before I'll have to take a side quest and binge watch it. I'm more of a Star Wars fan myself XP
Thank you for your kind words, I'm embarrassed to show any content tbh. The one thing I'm having issues with is the amount of expressions each character needs.. I have about 18 characters at the moment and 6 of them I believe are complete.
Thank you! And ahh, I see! Well, I am confident you'd like Star Trek, at least, the one I watched which... I can't remember which to be honest XD But it's what started the spark of love I now have for Scifi. If Star Wars played more at the time I used to watch cable television as a youngling then, I know I would have loved it too!
Right now, I just don't have the time for big franchises like that, same reason why I can't watch Harry Potter. I digress, I hope you enjoy Star Trek when you do get to it!
You're very welcome! I'm very happy you saw my comment, I really didn't expect it haha and no worries, I understand. I see, that is a lot... I hope you're taking well-deserved breaks and hydrating well! I wish you all the best of luck, your art style is very nice but I wish you had help with it because I don't want you getting burned out with all that.
Maybe, if you need any help with expressions, ask the community for suggestions if you like. It might not be much but any thing to help with all of that, will help with any stress you might have with it, if any. I know there's a lot of people who'd love to help, if I wasn't so busy with taking care of my dad and we'll... life, I'd seriously wanna help for free! I genuinely love the passion this project has!
Wow, really great VN - I was more than happily surprised once I started reading and was instantly sucked into the premise and writing. There are a lot of elements that feel satisfyingly realistic with Tucker's experiences and how people react to him, and I'm chomping at the bit for more of the esoteric lore drip feed. You've done a fantastic job at stimulating questions and curiosities in the readers, and I can't wait to see how this project develops!
I went with the Marruk route and I gotta say I love my grumpy boy. I enjoy the snark and teasing in his dialogue, and think he and Tucker have one of the most interesting relationships to watch charting from Marruk demon-tackling Tucker at the start to blushing adorably calling the human his friend. Slowly digging past his outwardly hostile demeanor to that gooey sweet center never gets old. Tucker's gay panic realizing he's attracted to big dog boys was also a treat to read. I can't wait to see more of how their relationship develops over the next couple updates!
Overall, definitely one of the best VNs I've read so far. I'm eagerly awaiting updates and really appreciate all the time, hard work, and care you've obviously put into this story. Keep up the good work, and make sure not to burn yourself out!
Hello, author Although I have seen relevant comments. What you need to know is that the person who made the localization recently announced that he had stopped working. So if you are interested in continuing to sinicize, please consider cooperating with others. If not, I can understand. I like this game.（This comment is translated by machine because my English level is not good. )
Oh dear, I may need to correct what I think is wrong in machine translation."Localization" → "Chinese Translation"
I'd be happy to work with someone else if they were interested in translating it.
The Chinese translator had claimed that he will stop translating any furry novel several days ago, Idk if you will let other translator take this work?:)
It's a pity ...
I'd be happy to work with other translators
I very rarely leave comments on here (lurker grindset), but I just had to stop by and leave something for the creator and every collaborator. This is a genuinely really, really well made VN, and I haven't felt this invested in a narrative or this surprised by excellent character writing since Echo. Props to everyone involved, seriously, but especially to the writers.
The MC's characterization is handled with a sense of emotional maturity that's kiiinda rare in other furry VNs; his reactions to the events that unfold feel real and profound. Being essentially whisked away from the life they know and placed in a totally unfamiliar -- and sometimes very hostile -- environment is given the gravitas it deserves. It's exactly because of the traumatizing nature of the premise that the MC's willingness to form connections so quickly with their guardians is not only believable, but borderline necessary from their perspective. Who else could they rely on otherwise, after all? So yeah, seriously, I really enjoyed inhibiting the mind of a person who actually feels REAL for once instead of just an empty vessel for escapism and wish fulfilment (not that there's necessarily anything wrong with that approach but variety is neat).
The same goes for all the other characters. They're complex and flawed and -- ironically enough -- "human". The only character that felt a little out of place so far was the captain; there was just a hint of superficiality to her, as if she didn't quite occupy the same space as others and was there to address the player rather than the MC. Kind of a fourth-wall breaking vibe that I'm certain will make way more sense as the narrative unfolds. Oh boy I'm rambling
In short, kudos to everyone. Keep up the great work, y'all got something special here~
hi is there any scenes for marruk so far if yk what i mean i have turned sfw mode off but i dont know if it work and i love his route so much its soooo goood i absolutely love this vn