- Novel April update (Final) - 11 April 2023
This update, which adds about 20 pages more to the story, completes this short story. This story was supposed to be completed in March, but a family issue (related to cancer and it's not myself but someone close to me.) has pretty much shaken my creative willingness. In fact, this crisis has began in December of 2022, but I was able to hang onto my sanity for a few months before I lost myself somewhat. I had a plan to begin development for a next Bhavackara game and finish up my current project (not the novel), but everything has been placed on hold. I may not resume. To be blunt, I no longer feel like it. Basically, I've been going through "What is the meaning of life?" phase. I was able to finish this only because it is only a novel. Either way, thank you for reading the story if you have, and for playing the game. Until next time if fate allows.
- Novel February update - 9 February 2023
I am a month behind, but here it is an update to the novel. The next update will be the last for this short story.
- Novel December update - 14 December 2022
Here comes an update for December. This update adds about 10 pages of content. The next update will be the climax of this story. Click the banner to access the story. See you in 2023.
- Novel November update 2 - 11 November 2022
Click the banner to read. The first update was only 5 pages long. This November update has about 20 pages. This update completes about one third of overall content. Again, this is a light novel. I'd say it is a very light novel because CG pictures replace most of descriptions. There are no fancy vocabularies and grammatical sentences. Most of times, the story will take you directly to its point instead of going around and around with walls of text.
- Introducing BBS - 28 October 2022
Introducing Bhavacakra Brewing Storm Bhavacakra Brewing Storm is a short story written in Twine as an interactive novel. It can be played in your browser as long as you have an internet connection. Perhaps “play” is a wrong word here. You read this instead although I can certainly add the “play” elements. It is recommended that you read this AFTER completing Bhavacakra Maco. In fact, the proper order would be - Bhavacakra Grace ➡️ Bhavacakra Maco ➡️ Bhavacakra Brewing Storm. You can click the banner below to read it. It's just a simple novel, so I feel there is no need for a dedicated Steam page. While it is novel and you may dislike reading, you can consider this a light novel where walls of texts are assisted by graphics. In fact, it has more graphics than an average light novel. Allow me to show you the first segment. Text are large and it is spaced out far. It is basically easy on e…
- A little update - 24 October 2022
Hello, there. It has been a whole since I made a post here. In this post, I'd like to show you 28 years old Maco who is 18 years old in the game. Yes, we are going 10 years into the future. The current Maco in the game is someone who lacks real life experience but possesses surreally high intelligence and moderate wisdom. She isn't easily swayed by emotions and is rather cold. "Ice Queen" so to speak. Maco at 28 years old will become a rather cold figure because she now knows what she is and what the future holds for the world she is living in. She also becomes sarcastic. She will no longer carry her sword because she knows that ice magic is her blood. 28 year-old Maco is what I'd describe as "Blood ice queen". Is there a new Bhavacakra game coming? I can't say. I am only just a single person. The issue is that I have too much content to express. Either way, if there is going to be a ne…
- Version 1.2.1 Final - 2 January 2022
This is very much likely the last content update for the game. Bug fixes will be made if reported until the end of 2022. Some small side quests may be added occasionally but overall this is it. I consider this game completed at this point. I realize some contents didn’t make it such as Fadin barrack, a side quest involving Xander proposing to Maco, and a short story regarding the distant village in Mt. Belegarth. Those could still be added but I’d like to take my hands off this, so it’s very unlikely. If I ever make another Bhavacakra game, it will take its place 5 years after this game, and its protagonist will be either Shana or her elder brother which means it will focus on the Fadin family. Yes, the concept is there, but since I am working on another game at this point, it will be probably years before I get a chance to begin anything. Besides, I plan to use another engine which wil…
- Version 1.2.0 - 5 December 2021
The Skeleton bandit side quest arc has proven to be more challenging than I expected. I wanted it to be complete in this patch but I could not. Anyway, this is the last update for this year. I am going to take a break from the game during the holiday month. I know I said I would get the game done by the end of 2021, but oh well. What has been added: 1. A new unique character, Orlen the blacksmith, added. He is a part of the skeleton bandits side quest arc. 2. The second part of the skeleton bandits quest is added. One more update to it left, probably. It’s safe to do this quest. 3. A side quest “Spiky headache” added which is a sub quest within Baldar temple. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. There was a small tileset update for Baldarian cities. It’s minor enhancements. 2. The title screen is now slightly fancier. Basically, it loads elements in steps instead of everything at once.
- Version 1.1.17 - 24 October 2021
I am still working on the final big side quest “Skeleton bandits”. Some of parts are in this patch but they will not progress far. What has been added: 1. A side quest “New adventurers” added. 2. A side quest “A legendary dish part 1” added. 3. The side quest “Skeleton bandits” updated a bit. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. Skeleton sprites now have a thin grey outline. Originally, they were rather hard to spot on map. 2. All of character skills that were missing icons now have them. 3. All missing icons for items are now there. #2 and #3 are a part of tidying things up for 1.2.0. 3. The exit coordinates in Donidoni’s house in Lupen was really off. It’s been fixed. 4. Donidoni’s husband is now properly laying down. (Added a new sprite for this.)
- Version 1.1.16 - 24 September 2021
Only Skeleton bandits side quest arc left to finish although, again, some side quests will continue to be added. I have a few planned. But once skeleton bandits quest is done, the game will receive very little updates overall. After the end of 2021, no further updates will be released unless it's bug fixes. What has been added: 1. A side quest arc “Revenge of the witch ghost” is finally completed in this patch. The outcome of this quest alters a lot of things on Alcella island. 2. Luca’s profile added to extra menu. 3. A side quest “Messy cleanup” added.
- Version 1.1.15 - 18 September 2021
With TCCH 0.1.0 released, this game is now on life support. It will still be worked on but please expect far less frequent updates. As for this update, it’s a tiny one. What has been added: 1. A side quest “Wayward diplomacy” added. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. A slight tweak in the heart of water quest where you aren’t told anything at all at the end of the quest in thoughts. You will now be able to see what to do.
- Introducing TCCH - 15 September 2021
Hello, all. I would like to introduce a new game. I’ve mentioned this game a few times in previous patch notes. The title is Two Clusters Cold Haven. (TCCH) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684760/Two_Clusters_Cold_Haven/ The game is sci-fi and is set in the same universe of Two Clusters Kain although it starts about 180 years later. The game follows a very similar formula as Bhavacakra Maco but it is adult-themed. I’d like to make clear that it is not a porn game but it does contain far more nudity and sexual contents than Bhavacakra Maco. You can expect the same level of plot quality but it will have more variants, meaning more choices to make during the plot. There will also be romance which is lacking in Bhavacakra Maco. To be fair though, Maco isn’t exactly a human, so romance isn’t really an option for her. She doesn’t even feel the need. The main character is Nicholas who is a…
- Version 1.1.14 - 30 August 2021
The island of Wind quest arc is done. ⨭The witch's revenge side story arc ⨭The skeleton bandits of Baldar Two left to go. What has been added: 1. The island of Wind quest has been completed. Completing this quest will make Luca quite decent. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. A new BGM for Hyur. 2. A new BGM for Yaelu. 3. Skill adjustments for several characters (Luca, Akatoob, and Areta). It’s mostly buffing them. Luca has had her skill cost less STA in general and added a secret skill obtainable via the island of Wind quest arc. Akatoob has had his skill more powerful in general. As for Areta, it’s further tweaks.
- Version 1.1.13 - 20 August 2021
This patch concludes Jordin story arc. There are only several stuff left to tie up for the game. Big things that need to be done to call the game complete are - ⨭The witch's revenge side story arc ⨭The skeleton bandits of Baldar ⨭The island of Wind exploration And there are a few side quests that may be added. The game is almost done. Currently, I am dividing my spare time between this and the new upcoming game equally but I am going to be spending more and more time on the new project. Basically, updates for this game will be less frequent. What's been added: 1. A side quest "Blissful assassination" added. This will conclude the shortened Jordin story arc, allowing Areta to be recruited. 2. The side quest "The ill girl" can finally be completed. Below is a list of changes/fixes: 1. I've never adjusted Areta's skills ever since her skill list was created, and that was like a long time a…
- Version 1.1.12 - 10 August 2021
As I’ve stated in the previous patch note, Jordin story arc has been removed but not entirely. That is because some of existing quests require the arc to exist to progress. For an example, the side quest “The ill girl” requires you to progress to a certain point in Jordin story arc. Another is the workshop in Hyur. Therefore, in this patch, I’ve mainly worked on that. As for the new game I am currently working on, the title is Two Clusters Cold Haven, TCCH. It will use the same engine as this one. In fact, the game will be quite similar to Bhavacakra Maco but is far more adult-themed. Here is two screen shots of a very early build. Its steam page has already been approved but the game is not playable, yet. What has been added: 1. A side quest “Max’s request” added. This starts a shortened version of Jordin story arc. 2. A side quest “A soldier’s request” added. 3. Bella bikini contest i…
- Version 1.1.11 - 30 July 2021
Werewolves get some attention in this patch. The werewolf you may have fought during the final stage of Eton guild arc makes an appearance as well. Cizna guild arc is completed also in this patch which basically means the game is now complete. There are side quest arcs to be done but the story is done. I will need to close up some loose ends in Jordin. That shall be done in upcoming patches. Originally, I was going to include Jordin guild arc into Maco’s story but have opted against it because the arc is too bloody. She doesn’t really have a reason to voluntarily become an assassin/murderer. That story line will be for the future in another Bhavacakra game with another character. Finally, I will be announcing a new game in upcoming months. It will be a Two Clusters series. What has been added: 1. A side quest “The ill wife” added. 2. A side quest “The werewolves” added. This quest will…
- Version 1.1.10 - 17 July 2021
I’ve hit a wall (story wise) with the bikini content. So, it’s been updated a little but hasn’t really progressed. I will probably leave it there for a while until some sort of an idea pops up. What has been added: 1. Extra menu update: Ren Fadin, Grace Fadin. 2. The side quest “Revenge of a ghost witch” updated. This update introduces Grace’s husband. 3. Cizna guild mission “Home disaster” added. 4. A side quest “Road safety” added. 5. A world boss, the giant centipede, added. It’s found near Korosis. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. Apartment units in Cyro now have unit numbers next to the doors. 2. Griffin fight wasn’t triggering properly. Fixed.
- Version 1.1.9 - 5 July 2021
Finally, Maco gets to go aboard Giove’s ship in this patch. If you don’t remember Giove, you may still recall some odd ship that you’ve run into a few times. This patch adds the ship interior tileset, sprites for Giove and his crew. It also means that the end game content is coming. Ultimately, it means the game is entering its final stage of content. The game is, in fact, 90% complete in terms of content. What has been added: 1. A side quest “Lost letters” added. This is the first quest from Yaelu. 2. Further updates on Bella bikini contest. 3. Luca, the wind mage and scholar, has had her sprite and CG swapped out. She has a different face now with a totally different sprite. The original one was actually a placeholder. This was done for below. 4. One of final end game side quest arcs, “To the island of Wind” can now start with Luca. This one’s going to take some time to complete it. 5…
- Version 1.1.8 - 29 June 2021
Bella bikini contest finally begins... What has been added: 1. A new unique character, Vivian, was added. She is the last participant in Bella bikini content. 2. A major side quest arc “Bella bikini contest” can now finally start. This quest is CG heavy and will take a few patches to complete. Let’s say that stage 1 of 3 is completed here. There are some prerequisites to trigger this. Prefer to the online walkthrough if you wish to know. 3. Cizna guild mission “Confrontation” added. Below is a list of changes/fixes 1. A bug was fixed in a story quest involving deciding Pierre’s fate. If you had done Annemaria’s wedding gift side quest before taking on it, you could not proceed. It was due to a missing switch. Corrected.
- Version 1.1.7 - 21 June 2021
Lots of new BGMs added in this patch. BGM costs money and lots of time. For an indie dev myself, I generally purchase a bulk royalty free BGM pack that has tens if not hundreds of music. Then I have go through each of them one by one to filter out what I need. I can potentially spend hours trying to find a single BGM track. What has been added: 1. Luella has been given a total new appearance and she has become a participant in Bella bikini contest, meaning I now have only one more girl to add. You may not actually remember her since there was only a short side quest involving her. The original Luella was a cute and cheerful girl. The new version is a rather gloomy figure with a tomboyish look. 2. You can now report in “Into the abyss 2” mission from Cizna guild. Benja will shed some more light on the situation as well as Ciska’s epilogue where there is another huge reveal. 3. “For the b…
