Man, this game roller coast me. It is so amazing. I beat it the first time thinking. Oh, that was super easy. It's just one of those typical games. Man was I wrong and I'm glad, every time you beat it there is even more story you unlock. I love a thick ass story and this game has it. I heavily recommend it. I wish I was good with words so I could properly say how much I enjoyed this.
Sorry I'm terrible English. If any of this is spelled horribly again, my bed lol
Question, when the good ending for Skies Ablaze comes out, what will happen next? I mean, are we going to experience what would be "normal" days at Shelter, explore, see more places, play more minigames, interact more with all the dogs in a non-fatal situation or festive event, unlock more things and functions of Shelter, etc.
I really enjoyed time spent with Copper even if it short amount of time we get to know him, best dog in my mind the coolest and kindest (latter Burry then Rune, Max just a friend)
This plot twist was so good that even though I didn't fully understand it I was shooketh to the core. Wish I could go on Twitter to see the new art that's gonna come but unfortunately Elon Musk's dumbass powerplay got it banned here in Brazil. Anywoo, can't wait for the next update!
at this time there is nothing about good ending we know about, every route ending will tell you what happened after the skies ablaze event and what the character's will do.
It is somewhere near the top left corner. Increase brightness and click randomly there if you still can't find it. Also note he appears only after the loud sound is heard.
Odd question, but...how does reproduction work in this universe?? Because I swear the only woman I've seen even mentioned in this game, is Mother Earth >.>
Oh, and is Max meant to have his backstory added to his bio at this point, or should I just not worry about it lol
I think women don't exist? Like, if there were women, then the dog breeds would have gotten all jumbled over the years, so I think the way they've squared that circle is by removing women and so procreation can be single parent. Like the moment where I really became certain of this was when Rune said "fatherhecker". Mothers don't exist. (or that's what I think anyway.)
I was not expecting Max to become Midoriya from Mha, and I audibly chuckled when he [SPOILER]...and then the also mha-esque soundtrack started playing at the same time, and I lost it xD
Never played a VN like this before, and probably never will again. Oddly enough, it's structured like Undertale in the sense that you have to redo the same day over and over again to get the best result! (not to mention the npc that mocks you at the end of each run lmao)
I'm not entirely finished with it yet, but after probably a full day of playing, I think I'm almost there. And wow do I have a lot of thoughts about this game, but for now, I just want to thank you for making it! And for making it so accessible :D!! I'm definitely gonna remember this for a while.
Hey Whurlak, Sam, I deleted your comments because Sam confirmed something that hasn't actually been publicly confirmed yet, only in Patreon build, so it was a spoiler. I'll delete this comment too in a day or so 🐶
Edit: sorry Sam, I deleted it yet again lol. Nowhere in the public announcements is it said clearly, only hinted, but never spelled out. Only people who played the Patreon build would know for certain, and from the feedback I got they were surprised. Text me on discord if you want to talk about it.
Ok im barely into the game literally like just past the competition with Teak, literally the start. actually idk how long this game is but whatever thats besides the point.
I literally made an account to say how much i HATE Teak, every time he opens his mouth he makes my blood boil because hes just being the worst. He mocks Luke for DOING HIS JOB because as far as im aware Luke literally owns the shelter. like, what an ass. He serves you beer. gives you money or whatever idk for the stuff you find. and then you treat him like actual dirt. i hope he either SIGNIFICANTLY improves or i will be a permanent hater.
as for the rest of the game so far its wonderful, love the music ive heard, the concepts are interesting , the art is wonderful and as much as i hate teak i assume thats the point. its getting emotions out of me and thats what a vn is supposed to do and its the first vn to actually do that, especially only like an hour in (give or take especially cause i talk to myself while playing vns). 10/10 so far if theres ever a time to ditch teak i will take it regardless of the repercussions he is the no.1 op rn.
ik i shouldnt have such strong opinions so early but goodness gracious he is the worst and to get such a rise out of me means he is written well because i have never cared so deeply before about anyones downfall, let alone a fictional characters
Got an ending, a real ending not a silly one, and holy shit the writing is good. The characters feel believable and now that i know more about the world and how it works, the other dogs turning a blind eye to teak makes sense. ive only done one ending but man most people are awful to luke i hope there is a more uplifting ending tucked away somewhere. ill have to play more when im less busy. keep up the good work!
i recommend you actually go over and play all the different route, you will not be disappointed. you still have to see a lot trust me, also i take this occasion to thank rasumutt for this INCREDIBLE vn i literally tattooed the shelter logo in my arm TOP FAVORITE
Oh i plan on it. Its very well written, while not my favourite the artstyle is very nice and i assume there is more nsfw scenes but i didnt find myself playing for them like i usually do, like i actually want to see the story. im looking into a lot of vns rn and i should just stick with one and do all of that at once i am very scatter brained and cant keep my focus on one thing for long. ill make more comments about my feelings on each route as i find them. Ik theres stuff you unlock by doing the routes so after i do burry and rune ill redo max, just to see if i can use the canine magic properly because i did see that it gave me a notif to tell me i couldnt do it. that implies i can find a way to be able to do it..
Just finished all 3 routes after following Shelter's updates for a year, and honestly.....this is one of the best FVN's out there dude! The endings are hilarious with Alon. The way the choices, Minigames and QuickTime events affect the story is nice! The backstories are very emotional and made me care about Shelter and its characters. The Action scenes are some of the best....nah they ARE THE BEST! Shelter is so innovative and original!
This is also one of the few FVN's where I enjoyed reading the NSFW scenes since they were so creative. This VN's music is also Amazing!!
If you're reading this I want you to know that you and all who supported did a stellar job! I love how you included fanart at the end of each update and news for upcoming builds. Really added a cool personal touch to this masterpiece
ADHD or TLDR: 10/10 VN would recommend yada yada amen 🙏❤️
Dawww thank you mate! It's my passion project and I love experimenting and having fun with it. We're still not done, so I hope you'll enjoy the upcoming content too <3 Thank you for the kind words!
Of course man! You deserve all the love for such a wonderful novel you've made. If I could, I would erase my memory just to have a fresh playthrough again. Can't wait to see what surprises you have in store for these next builds!
actually its funny cause this VN accompanied me along the most important part of my life and i feel pretty interwined with it even considering that i kinda lived something similar as the main character (i mean the not fitting in my group/getting bullied by one of em and nobody noticing part and not being in place full of dogs) and in a sense even helped me learn a lot about myself and going out of my shell.
but seriously this VN is just incredible i've never seen anything that actually have world building + character design + story and even an entire cultural psycological aspect behind everything that comes from aforementioned world building its just crazy how everything is spot on
It’s amazing that a VN can do that for us, right? 😌There are a few projects that have helped me in similar ways - shaped me into the person I’ve become - so I can most certainly relate
Raus actually had a comic on FA (which is sadly no longer there) that had similar themes to Shelter, so with how much world building he’s put into this project - and how much personal experience - I’m sure it’s an idea he’s built over a lifetime.
It’s been such a great experience to be part of the journey 😁
Reading you guys makes me blush. When I was starting, my creative goal was "if it makes at least one person's life better in some way, even by just giving them something exciting to look forward to, just like I got excited for new episodes of my tv shows in my childhood, then it's worth it. (assuming I don't starve in the process)"
Thank you for your kind words. They fuel me to keep doing all of it 🐶❤️
What happened at the end of flashback? Can anyone explains? Things just go boom.
And I believe after the get a glimpse of clarity dues to it nature. I assume the cat would, still forget. But now he have some sense, a nack feeling that told him what he need to know that his country lied to him and all that.
Or possibly the remaining of Luke crystals are used for the cat to keep them remember?
So at end of Max route they still leave Shelter to avoid war alongs with others dog?
What's with blueballed counts? Cooper kiss is a tease in further updates isn't it :))?
When you progress in the game further in any of the routes when Teak comes in the baths Max offers to continue with the duel there (the dicks comparison). However, even if you choose any of the previous challenges like boulder parchment shears max will always mention the dicks comparison. (i did choose the dick comparsion but then i deleted the save file and started anew with the other choices but still the same result. Its not only with the challenges but with almost all the choices the game will just proceed with whatever you choose first even if you delete the save and choose something else you will be given the dialog that comes with whatever you intially chose despite starting a new safe. Is this normal or did i mess something up somehow? Also how do i fix it?
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Man, this game roller coast me. It is so amazing. I beat it the first time thinking. Oh, that was super easy. It's just one of those typical games. Man was I wrong and I'm glad, every time you beat it there is even more story you unlock. I love a thick ass story and this game has it. I heavily recommend it. I wish I was good with words so I could properly say how much I enjoyed this.
Sorry I'm terrible English. If any of this is spelled horribly again, my bed lol
question, cooper did say why he avoid luke right ?
Question, when the good ending for Skies Ablaze comes out, what will happen next? I mean, are we going to experience what would be "normal" days at Shelter, explore, see more places, play more minigames, interact more with all the dogs in a non-fatal situation or festive event, unlock more things and functions of Shelter, etc.
"Fourth howl" showing up has me feeling the most pumped and excited for a story to date. Thank you for all the work you've put into this project!
Hi guys, does anyone know where you can download music and ambient music from the game to your phone?
you can find all the songs in raus's channel on youtube
I have a question ❓
So the paw print logo shows 2 blank spots, does that mean there's still 2 more routes to go ?
The invite link to The discord doesent work
I really enjoyed time spent with Copper even if it short amount of time we get to know him, best dog in my mind the coolest and kindest (latter Burry then Rune, Max just a friend)
Dont forget about Alon, that pinky cutie
Specialy at the barkest corner
Poor best boi Alon, 10/10 very scary and not at all adorable. Would hug, but in a terrified way, rest assured.
This plot twist was so good that even though I didn't fully understand it I was shooketh to the core. Wish I could go on Twitter to see the new art that's gonna come but unfortunately Elon Musk's dumbass powerplay got it banned here in Brazil. Anywoo, can't wait for the next update!
Oh my DOG I CAN’T BELIEVE I DIDN’T NOTICE THAT! Even though the pieces to it are ALL THERE, HE HAD TO SAY IT FOR ME TO NOTICE. DOGDAMNIT.
at this time there is nothing about good ending we know about, every route ending will tell you what happened after the skies ablaze event and what the character's will do.
all the routes have an awesome ending but careful be try burry route at first then rune and then max, like this you will have the best experience. :)
just finished playing the version and i just need to say........ this is one of the biggest plot twist !! raus really did great job about it \'o'/
help im missing a misterios figure in "the palace of crimson rouge" i have no idea were to look
It is somewhere near the top left corner. Increase brightness and click randomly there if you still can't find it. Also note he appears only after the loud sound is heard.
3 days left for the new version ! i am really so excited :D
2 days !
Out of all the comments under the tweet, I counted 43 people who did an Awoo. I scheduled the public update for Wednesday 🐶
awoo. xD
Odd question, but...how does reproduction work in this universe?? Because I swear the only woman I've seen even mentioned in this game, is Mother Earth >.>
Oh, and is Max meant to have his backstory added to his bio at this point, or should I just not worry about it lol
I think women don't exist? Like, if there were women, then the dog breeds would have gotten all jumbled over the years, so I think the way they've squared that circle is by removing women and so procreation can be single parent. Like the moment where I really became certain of this was when Rune said "fatherhecker". Mothers don't exist. (or that's what I think anyway.)
I was not expecting Max to become Midoriya from Mha, and I audibly chuckled when he [SPOILER]...and then the also mha-esque soundtrack started playing at the same time, and I lost it xD
Never played a VN like this before, and probably never will again. Oddly enough, it's structured like Undertale in the sense that you have to redo the same day over and over again to get the best result! (not to mention the npc that mocks you at the end of each run lmao)
I'm not entirely finished with it yet, but after probably a full day of playing, I think I'm almost there. And wow do I have a lot of thoughts about this game, but for now, I just want to thank you for making it! And for making it so accessible :D!! I'm definitely gonna remember this for a while.
Hey Whurlak, Sam, I deleted your comments because Sam confirmed something that hasn't actually been publicly confirmed yet, only in Patreon build, so it was a spoiler.
I'll delete this comment too in a day or so 🐶
Edit: sorry Sam, I deleted it yet again lol. Nowhere in the public announcements is it said clearly, only hinted, but never spelled out. Only people who played the Patreon build would know for certain, and from the feedback I got they were surprised. Text me on discord if you want to talk about it.
Ok im barely into the game literally like just past the competition with Teak, literally the start. actually idk how long this game is but whatever thats besides the point.
I literally made an account to say how much i HATE Teak, every time he opens his mouth he makes my blood boil because hes just being the worst. He mocks Luke for DOING HIS JOB because as far as im aware Luke literally owns the shelter. like, what an ass. He serves you beer. gives you money or whatever idk for the stuff you find. and then you treat him like actual dirt. i hope he either SIGNIFICANTLY improves or i will be a permanent hater.
as for the rest of the game so far its wonderful, love the music ive heard, the concepts are interesting , the art is wonderful and as much as i hate teak i assume thats the point. its getting emotions out of me and thats what a vn is supposed to do and its the first vn to actually do that, especially only like an hour in (give or take especially cause i talk to myself while playing vns). 10/10 so far if theres ever a time to ditch teak i will take it regardless of the repercussions he is the no.1 op rn.
ik i shouldnt have such strong opinions so early but goodness gracious he is the worst and to get such a rise out of me means he is written well because i have never cared so deeply before about anyones downfall, let alone a fictional characters
Reading feedback like this always makes my heart swell with pride. Thank you for hating Teak ❤️
Got an ending, a real ending not a silly one, and holy shit the writing is good. The characters feel believable and now that i know more about the world and how it works, the other dogs turning a blind eye to teak makes sense. ive only done one ending but man most people are awful to luke i hope there is a more uplifting ending tucked away somewhere. ill have to play more when im less busy. keep up the good work!
i recommend you actually go over and play all the different route, you will not be disappointed. you still have to see a lot trust me, also i take this occasion to thank rasumutt for this INCREDIBLE vn i literally tattooed the shelter logo in my arm TOP FAVORITE
Omg really? Text me on discord or DM me on Twitter please, I want to see it!🐶
sry i'm too shy to do that XD i did drink a bit to be able to write that
Oh i plan on it. Its very well written, while not my favourite the artstyle is very nice and i assume there is more nsfw scenes but i didnt find myself playing for them like i usually do, like i actually want to see the story. im looking into a lot of vns rn and i should just stick with one and do all of that at once i am very scatter brained and cant keep my focus on one thing for long. ill make more comments about my feelings on each route as i find them. Ik theres stuff you unlock by doing the routes so after i do burry and rune ill redo max, just to see if i can use the canine magic properly because i did see that it gave me a notif to tell me i couldnt do it. that implies i can find a way to be able to do it..
dw take your time enjoy things at your own pace i'm sure you know yourself way better than anyone else
Is there a cooper route? If so how to I get to it? He's adorable lol
[spoiler]
unfortunately he doesn`t at this time but maybe he will have in future.
Wish Shagbark did it with Luke 😋
Just finished all 3 routes after following Shelter's updates for a year, and honestly.....this is one of the best FVN's out there dude! The endings are hilarious with Alon. The way the choices, Minigames and QuickTime events affect the story is nice! The backstories are very emotional and made me care about Shelter and its characters. The Action scenes are some of the best....nah they ARE THE BEST! Shelter is so innovative and original!
This is also one of the few FVN's where I enjoyed reading the NSFW scenes since they were so creative. This VN's music is also Amazing!!
If you're reading this I want you to know that you and all who supported did a stellar job! I love how you included fanart at the end of each update and news for upcoming builds. Really added a cool personal touch to this masterpiece
ADHD or TLDR: 10/10 VN would recommend yada yada amen 🙏❤️
Dawww thank you mate! It's my passion project and I love experimenting and having fun with it. We're still not done, so I hope you'll enjoy the upcoming content too <3 Thank you for the kind words!
The King responded!! 💯
Of course man! You deserve all the love for such a wonderful novel you've made. If I could, I would erase my memory just to have a fresh playthrough again. Can't wait to see what surprises you have in store for these next builds!
Another incredible ending with more than enough dongs to satisfy the whole pack~! 😊
It’s seriously been a crazy journey since that first “Knot talk” scene xou released as a demo years ago
Thank xou so much for all the hard work xou put into each update! 😁
damn you just made me remind of those moment its incredible its been so many years already
It’s crazy, right? I remember stumbling upon the demo and knowing right away that this project would be epic~ 😁
yeah! and we weren't wrong at all,
actually its funny cause this VN accompanied me along the most important part of my life and i feel pretty interwined with it even considering that i kinda lived something similar as the main character (i mean the not fitting in my group/getting bullied by one of em and nobody noticing part and not being in place full of dogs) and in a sense even helped me learn a lot about myself and going out of my shell.
but seriously this VN is just incredible i've never seen anything that actually have world building + character design + story and even an entire cultural psycological aspect behind everything that comes from aforementioned world building its just crazy how everything is spot on
It’s amazing that a VN can do that for us, right? 😌There are a few projects that have helped me in similar ways - shaped me into the person I’ve become - so I can most certainly relate
Raus actually had a comic on FA (which is sadly no longer there) that had similar themes to Shelter, so with how much world building he’s put into this project - and how much personal experience - I’m sure it’s an idea he’s built over a lifetime.
It’s been such a great experience to be part of the journey 😁
Reading you guys makes me blush. When I was starting, my creative goal was "if it makes at least one person's life better in some way, even by just giving them something exciting to look forward to, just like I got excited for new episodes of my tv shows in my childhood, then it's worth it. (assuming I don't starve in the process)"
Thank you for your kind words. They fuel me to keep doing all of it 🐶❤️
I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
liked the new look of the site. I am seeing dog footprint, you sure rune isn`t here ?
or alon... mmmh
Spoilers.
What happened at the end of flashback? Can anyone explains? Things just go boom.
And I believe after the get a glimpse of clarity dues to it nature. I assume the cat would, still forget. But now he have some sense, a nack feeling that told him what he need to know that his country lied to him and all that.
Or possibly the remaining of Luke crystals are used for the cat to keep them remember?
So at end of Max route they still leave Shelter to avoid war alongs with others dog?
What's with blueballed counts? Cooper kiss is a tease in further updates isn't it :))?
Hey could someone tell me where is the mysterious figure of palace of crimson royal grove?
Lol. Copper's kiss🤡🤡. It's so painful to see these 2 words, and you don't get to see it 🥲
cooper kiss lamo. cooper fans should be a pain in the ass for you (I am one of them)
I'm one of them too lol. He's my favorite!
That's Raus tease isn't it? It hasn't updated that part right :')?
Also blueballed counts?
Can you handle a doggy orgy .
hey i got a question (spoilers ahead)
When you progress in the game further in any of the routes when Teak comes in the baths Max offers to continue with the duel there (the dicks comparison). However, even if you choose any of the previous challenges like boulder parchment shears max will always mention the dicks comparison. (i did choose the dick comparsion but then i deleted the save file and started anew with the other choices but still the same result. Its not only with the challenges but with almost all the choices the game will just proceed with whatever you choose first even if you delete the save and choose something else you will be given the dialog that comes with whatever you intially chose despite starting a new safe. Is this normal or did i mess something up somehow? Also how do i fix it?