There's a small chance your antivirus/browser is preventing the game from moving forward. The hints you are looking for involve things on the page about the Roottree Sisters. One hint involves jewelry the other a shirt.
If you have definitely have them in the right spot, then try simply refreshing the browser tab. If you can't skip the opening newscasting scene, then your browser isn't allowing the game to save. If you do have a skip button now, it may autocomplete when you enter the game?
If you're still having trouble please come to the discord using the link in-game. Someone can get you a downloadable version of the game that doesn't require browsers to behave.
i clicked 'save and quit' in the settings icon, and got the message 'it's now safe to turn off the rooftrees are dead', but coming back to it im forced to restart the game. am i missing a resume button somewhere or have i just lost hours of work on this game? :(((
You likely lost work, usually when this happens its related to a cookies issue caused by the browser or software preventing cookies. The only thing I recommend would be to switch browsers if you can, but the safest option is to use the link for discord in the game and ask for the downloadable version. That one will save locally instead of in your temporary internet files
The intuition tells you when there's still more relevant information or evidence connected to something. It usually only changes when you find evidence or when someone is locked in as being correct.
From the main menu (on the newspaper) open the settings button. In the upper right should be a reset progress option. When clicking, you need to hover over it a few seconds because I didn't want people to accidentally delete their progress.
This is not a bug. The walkthrough you are watching was likely from an early build of the game. When you search for Rhose, it should give you a hint as to do a bit more necessary research before you can place her on the family tree.
I don't really have any way to verify if it's a bug here. Part of the game is revisiting the information you have and being absolutely sure about everything. For example, you might have all of his information right but not have him in the correct spot on the tree. Sometimes people have similar names, etc.
If you'd like a hint for as to why it is incorrect, we can help in the discord without spoiling anything. There's a link on the settings menu,
I don't fully understand when exactly you become sure if you got the information correct or not? Because I filled out 8 people (other than the first 4) and I have no idea if it's correct or not
There must be something incorrect on some of them. It automatically progresses when you have three right. There is a tiny chance (I'd say about 0.01%, it's seriously very rare) that the game is bugged and not progressing due to some combination of cookies or adblocker, but in most cases it's because there's a mistake in some of the people you've filled in. If you're certain things are correct, I'd recommend coming to the discord and people can manually double check,
What an absolutely amazing game! Took me almost 5hrs to complete (incl. the optionals), but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. And I FOUND THE THING! :).
This is brilliant! This game's difficulty is just perfect: it's not too easy to be unrewarding and boring, and it also not too difficult to make you lose interest. I`m so happy i got the right answer at the end that i dont even feel sad that this game is over now, even though Roottrees are like family to me now. Thank you so much for this game!
If you go to the game's discord (from the link in the game) we can get you a downloadable version of the game that will not have this problem since it saves locally instead of to your browser's cookies.
Hey there, I'd appreciate it if you do your best to hide the searchable name in this post. If you could edit it to say "the musical" that would be great. Thanks for playing!
I wish I could have turned the music completely off at some point, instead of just not hearing it; it's still switching tracks, meaning it's eating whatever is required to keep the music going. It's not a bad selection, but at some point I want to hear my own thinking music.
Thank you so much for this amazing game !! I was looking for games similar to The return of the obra dinn and your game perfectly scratched the itch ! It's fun, challenging but not too hard, the mechanics of three different ways to search and spiderweb-like reasoning was so exciting ! Also quite long and complete for a free game. I'm looking forward to the remake!!
Finished the game yesterday, it's great! One thing I did not understand is how to get more details about November. Ended up brute-forcing her profession.
I don't want to give it away since I don't have an easy way to mark spoilers here, but there is a direct hint along the same path you used to find a newspaper advertisement of a local business that featured a picture of one of the Roottrees. At some point you come across a list of different businesses/organizations, and she's related to one of them.
If you'd like more details the discord can fill you in, but hopefully that's enough to go on.
I'm like, kinda stupid but all the sisters are models right? I've found names and stuff but I cant figure why I can't get to the next part please help. nvm, I had the middle and oldest round the wrong way
Good news! We're working on a remake that doesn't use AI art. This version is expected to remain on itchio, but the new version will be entirely original, and entirely illustrated.
Just finished this today after starting yesterday (hooray save feature!).
Really incredible stuff. I went on a Chants of Sennaar, Obra Dinn, and Curse of the Golden Idol binge recently and just happened to discover this game. Previously I have also played Her Story (great), Telling Lies (ok), and IMMORTALITY (fantastic). This is an excellent execution of blending Her Story with the likes of Obra Dinn.
Really looking forward to the "remaster" on Steam.
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I can't get past the tutorial.
I have Rhayna, married to TMS, And the girl in the middle of the "Got milk" photo
Carly, The girl on the right with her hair on half her head.
Rhiley, the girl on the left with soft features.
They're all models.
I've swapped the pictures around in every way I can, and I can't figure it out!
There's a small chance your antivirus/browser is preventing the game from moving forward. The hints you are looking for involve things on the page about the Roottree Sisters. One hint involves jewelry the other a shirt.
If you have definitely have them in the right spot, then try simply refreshing the browser tab. If you can't skip the opening newscasting scene, then your browser isn't allowing the game to save. If you do have a skip button now, it may autocomplete when you enter the game?
If you're still having trouble please come to the discord using the link in-game. Someone can get you a downloadable version of the game that doesn't require browsers to behave.
Thank you so much! That hint really helped :D
i clicked 'save and quit' in the settings icon, and got the message 'it's now safe to turn off the rooftrees are dead', but coming back to it im forced to restart the game. am i missing a resume button somewhere or have i just lost hours of work on this game? :(((
You likely lost work, usually when this happens its related to a cookies issue caused by the browser or software preventing cookies. The only thing I recommend would be to switch browsers if you can, but the safest option is to use the link for discord in the game and ask for the downloadable version. That one will save locally instead of in your temporary internet files
Absolute blast but i got stuck alot. I do not understand how the intuitive points work and only made me more confused 🥲
but it was still fun!
The intuition tells you when there's still more relevant information or evidence connected to something. It usually only changes when you find evidence or when someone is locked in as being correct.
how would i replay this?
From the main menu (on the newspaper) open the settings button. In the upper right should be a reset progress option. When clicking, you need to hover over it a few seconds because I didn't want people to accidentally delete their progress.
thank youuuuuuu
i go to find rhose but nothing comes up is this a bug? i even looked at a walkthrough and they didn't have to search anything up to unlock it
This is not a bug. The walkthrough you are watching was likely from an early build of the game. When you search for Rhose, it should give you a hint as to do a bit more necessary research before you can place her on the family tree.
Okay thanks
I'm almost certain I got it right, but Zacariah Morden is not validating for me.
I don't really have any way to verify if it's a bug here. Part of the game is revisiting the information you have and being absolutely sure about everything. For example, you might have all of his information right but not have him in the correct spot on the tree. Sometimes people have similar names, etc.
If you'd like a hint for as to why it is incorrect, we can help in the discord without spoiling anything. There's a link on the settings menu,
I am quite sure it was a bug, since when I reset my save and restarted I was able to validate him.
No big deal tbh, and probably hard to reproduce
I don't fully understand when exactly you become sure if you got the information correct or not? Because I filled out 8 people (other than the first 4) and I have no idea if it's correct or not
There must be something incorrect on some of them. It automatically progresses when you have three right. There is a tiny chance (I'd say about 0.01%, it's seriously very rare) that the game is bugged and not progressing due to some combination of cookies or adblocker, but in most cases it's because there's a mistake in some of the people you've filled in. If you're certain things are correct, I'd recommend coming to the discord and people can manually double check,
Thanks, I'll double check if I got something wrong which is very likely
Ah nevermind, the problem was that I found all non-blood related relatives and only 2 blood related
What an absolutely amazing game! Took me almost 5hrs to complete (incl. the optionals), but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. And I FOUND THE THING! :).
This is brilliant! This game's difficulty is just perfect: it's not too easy to be unrewarding and boring, and it also not too difficult to make you lose interest.
I`m so happy i got the right answer at the end that i dont even feel sad that this game is over now, even though Roottrees are like family to me now.
Thank you so much for this game!
You're very welcome!
I really like this game, but I keep losing my progress after about 11 relative
But, from what I have played, I love the game. I spend so much time, and it's been really interesting.
If you go to the game's discord (from the link in the game) we can get you a downloadable version of the game that will not have this problem since it saves locally instead of to your browser's cookies.
thank you! I do really enjoy this game and what I have played so far, I’ve gotten really invested and I love the mechanics.
bro you can't just hit me with the no-mention studio right after the page for the musical, it's too meta i love this 😭😭
GODDAMNIT I REALISED THE NAME OF NOVEMBER'S MOTHER RIGHT AFTER I FINISHED THE GAME AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH
Hey there, I'd appreciate it if you do your best to hide the searchable name in this post. If you could edit it to say "the musical" that would be great. Thanks for playing!
I wish I could have turned the music completely off at some point, instead of just not hearing it; it's still switching tracks, meaning it's eating whatever is required to keep the music going. It's not a bad selection, but at some point I want to hear my own thinking music.
Thank you so much for this amazing game !! I was looking for games similar to The return of the obra dinn and your game perfectly scratched the itch ! It's fun, challenging but not too hard, the mechanics of three different ways to search and spiderweb-like reasoning was so exciting ! Also quite long and complete for a free game. I'm looking forward to the remake!!
I cant tell if this is laggy or if its the actual game
Is it just me or is there no Rhose Roottree anymore in the list? When i play im stuck at the beginning because her name isint there.
It's not just you... If you search for her on the internet you should be able to find more info about why her name isn't in the list.
I figured it out :) i was watching a earlier beta walkthrough and this must have been added afterwards. ty, loving the game so far
Finished the game yesterday, it's great! One thing I did not understand is how to get more details about November. Ended up brute-forcing her profession.
I don't want to give it away since I don't have an easy way to mark spoilers here, but there is a direct hint along the same path you used to find a newspaper advertisement of a local business that featured a picture of one of the Roottrees. At some point you come across a list of different businesses/organizations, and she's related to one of them.
If you'd like more details the discord can fill you in, but hopefully that's enough to go on.
Thanks! I'll look into it :)
I'm like, kinda stupid but all the sisters are models right? I've found names and stuff but I cant figure why I can't get to the next part please help. nvm, I had the middle and oldest round the wrong way
Yes, you have their jobs correct. Are you sure you have everything else right? Their photos and names are all trickier than their jobs.
Uses AI art. That's why the characters look indistinguishable.
Good news! We're working on a remake that doesn't use AI art. This version is expected to remain on itchio, but the new version will be entirely original, and entirely illustrated.
I would be happy to play it. Good to hear.
thank you! added to wishlist! <3
Im stuck at Gwynn Roottree, cant find her husbands real name
You won't find it on the internet, you'll need to use a different kind of resource. Keep an eye out for anything that can help.
Additionally, you do not need to find spouse names for the Blood Relative to lock in.
If you have any more questions or would like hints, we can help on the discord! (It's accessible from in-game)
Just finished this today after starting yesterday (hooray save feature!).
Really incredible stuff. I went on a Chants of Sennaar, Obra Dinn, and Curse of the Golden Idol binge recently and just happened to discover this game. Previously I have also played Her Story (great), Telling Lies (ok), and IMMORTALITY (fantastic). This is an excellent execution of blending Her Story with the likes of Obra Dinn.
Really looking forward to the "remaster" on Steam.