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Play as a double agent who determines whether or not an inevitable conflict will be resolved more peacefully or violently in this narrative-driven political simulator.
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farowlstudios/schism-1
Knowledge is power within #Schism and our codex empowers you to make the best decision. What would you like to know in a world of religious unicorn deer facing an imminent schism?
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Knowledge is power within #Schism and our codex empowers you to make the best decision. What would you like to know in a world of religious unicorn deer facing an imminent schism?
We realized that visual novel sprite movement didn't suit #Schism's tense, intrigue-filled conversations and tried a new cinematic approach!
We put these two shots to a vote and the "now" won overwhelmingly! What are your thoughts on this WIP?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
We put these two shots to a vote and the "now" won overwhelmingly! What are your thoughts on this WIP?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We realized that visual novel sprite movement didn't suit #Schism's tense, intrigue-filled conversations and tried a new cinematic approach!
We put these two shots to a vote and the "now" won overwhelmingly! What are your thoughts on this WIP?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
We put these two shots to a vote and the "now" won overwhelmingly! What are your thoughts on this WIP?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame
UI improvements, pitching the game, and improving our dialogue section, our latest Devblog is jam packed with lots of content jumping into the journey were taking to develop Schism!
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
UI improvements, pitching the game, and improving our dialogue section, our latest Devblog is jam packed with lots of content jumping into the journey were taking to develop Schism!
In Schism, you solve small item puzzles that hide secrets that you can use to manipulate two sides in an inevitable religious conflict. This pen is only the start of the many more secrets you will learn as a double agent...
#gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel
#gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In Schism, you solve small item puzzles that hide secrets that you can use to manipulate two sides in an inevitable religious conflict. This pen is only the start of the many more secrets you will learn as a double agent...
#gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel
#gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel
What images come to mind when you think of fantasy political schemes, deer with unicorn traits, and a religious inquisition?
#indiegame #gamedev #politicalsimulator #conceptart
#indiegame #gamedev #politicalsimulator #conceptart
June 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What images come to mind when you think of fantasy political schemes, deer with unicorn traits, and a religious inquisition?
#indiegame #gamedev #politicalsimulator #conceptart
#indiegame #gamedev #politicalsimulator #conceptart
This #ScreenshotSaturday, we've introduced a new tutorial and sound effects for #Schism, our story-focused political simulator! Another amazing week wrapped up, and more features on the horizon!
Share your projects below!
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Share your projects below!
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June 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This #ScreenshotSaturday, we've introduced a new tutorial and sound effects for #Schism, our story-focused political simulator! Another amazing week wrapped up, and more features on the horizon!
Share your projects below!
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev
Share your projects below!
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev
✨We're thrilled to share a new dev update for Schism!✨
We're working on animating sketches for a cinematic experience and finalizing the gameplay loop, plus more exciting developments!
⚜️Check out the thread to see what we have been up to!
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We're working on animating sketches for a cinematic experience and finalizing the gameplay loop, plus more exciting developments!
⚜️Check out the thread to see what we have been up to!
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
✨We're thrilled to share a new dev update for Schism!✨
We're working on animating sketches for a cinematic experience and finalizing the gameplay loop, plus more exciting developments!
⚜️Check out the thread to see what we have been up to!
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
We're working on animating sketches for a cinematic experience and finalizing the gameplay loop, plus more exciting developments!
⚜️Check out the thread to see what we have been up to!
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
Be part of our exclusive pre-alpha playtest and get an early look at our newest project! Save the dates: July 11th and July 25th. Check out the thread for further information!
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June 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Be part of our exclusive pre-alpha playtest and get an early look at our newest project! Save the dates: July 11th and July 25th. Check out the thread for further information!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiedev
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiedev
We've made fantastic progress in enhancing the game's visuals this #screenshotsaturday! It's not the final version yet, but it's significantly better than before!
⚜️Share with us your game and let us know how you're doing!
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⚜️Share with us your game and let us know how you're doing!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev
June 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We've made fantastic progress in enhancing the game's visuals this #screenshotsaturday! It's not the final version yet, but it's significantly better than before!
⚜️Share with us your game and let us know how you're doing!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev
⚜️Share with us your game and let us know how you're doing!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiedev
⚜️We're making strides in both gameplay and cinematic storytelling! Our next dev blog, coming next week, will explore our vivid cinematics and the creation of an engaging, intrigue-filled world!
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June 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
⚜️We're making strides in both gameplay and cinematic storytelling! Our next dev blog, coming next week, will explore our vivid cinematics and the creation of an engaging, intrigue-filled world!
#indiegamedev #gamedev #keyart #cinematicart #gameart #indieart
#indiegamedev #gamedev #keyart #cinematicart #gameart #indieart
We've made significant progress on the Schism demo, with all character references and key art now completed. Our next development blog is coming soon, and we're excited to share what's next!
June 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We've made significant progress on the Schism demo, with all character references and key art now completed. Our next development blog is coming soon, and we're excited to share what's next!
Milvitatum, a key figure within The Order of Antlers, is tasked with revealing significant and menacing cults. Acting as an enforcer, he might be your contact in #Schism. Would you place your trust in him?
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#indiegame #conceptart #gameart #characterart #indiedev #characterreference #indieart
June 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Milvitatum, a key figure within The Order of Antlers, is tasked with revealing significant and menacing cults. Acting as an enforcer, he might be your contact in #Schism. Would you place your trust in him?
#indiegame #conceptart #gameart #characterart #indiedev #characterreference #indieart
#indiegame #conceptart #gameart #characterart #indiedev #characterreference #indieart
In the politically tense setting of #Schism, Doliturne is essential and represents your character! Highlighted in key visuals, he was the first to get a character reference sheet.
What traits do you notice in him?
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What traits do you notice in him?
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June 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In the politically tense setting of #Schism, Doliturne is essential and represents your character! Highlighted in key visuals, he was the first to get a character reference sheet.
What traits do you notice in him?
#gamedev #gameart #indiegame #politicalsimulator #indiegamedev #indiegameart
What traits do you notice in him?
#gamedev #gameart #indiegame #politicalsimulator #indiegamedev #indiegameart
An intrigue-filled game should include diverse characters like Grisella, the mother of Doliturne. She's a graceful, intelligent, and cunning doe, ideal for a religious sect. Though a minor character, what role does she play in the church?
#indiegame #conceptart #politicalsim #indiegame
#indiegame #conceptart #politicalsim #indiegame
June 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
An intrigue-filled game should include diverse characters like Grisella, the mother of Doliturne. She's a graceful, intelligent, and cunning doe, ideal for a religious sect. Though a minor character, what role does she play in the church?
#indiegame #conceptart #politicalsim #indiegame
#indiegame #conceptart #politicalsim #indiegame
Amidst the intricate dynamics of the Church of the Thousand Eyes, Alinsol stands as its leader, a mighty stag, and your father. You must either conceal or express your allegiance in #Schism.
Which would you choose?
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Which would you choose?
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June 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Amidst the intricate dynamics of the Church of the Thousand Eyes, Alinsol stands as its leader, a mighty stag, and your father. You must either conceal or express your allegiance in #Schism.
Which would you choose?
#GameDev #conceptart #indiegame #politicalsim #indiedev
Which would you choose?
#GameDev #conceptart #indiegame #politicalsim #indiedev
This week in #Schism!
✨ Uncover the enchantment of Cervinians and explore how these mystical unicorn-like deer engage with the world through spells! Join us Thursday at 2:30 PM EDT on Discord.
That's all for key events this week!
#indiegames #interactivefiction #indiegame #politicalsimulator
✨ Uncover the enchantment of Cervinians and explore how these mystical unicorn-like deer engage with the world through spells! Join us Thursday at 2:30 PM EDT on Discord.
That's all for key events this week!
#indiegames #interactivefiction #indiegame #politicalsimulator
June 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week in #Schism!
✨ Uncover the enchantment of Cervinians and explore how these mystical unicorn-like deer engage with the world through spells! Join us Thursday at 2:30 PM EDT on Discord.
That's all for key events this week!
#indiegames #interactivefiction #indiegame #politicalsimulator
✨ Uncover the enchantment of Cervinians and explore how these mystical unicorn-like deer engage with the world through spells! Join us Thursday at 2:30 PM EDT on Discord.
That's all for key events this week!
#indiegames #interactivefiction #indiegame #politicalsimulator
This #screenshotsaturday, we're continuing with #schism, our political simulator. We've just completed the desk where you'll strategize to either foster peace or incite conflict using the intelligence you gather!
Share your trailers with us!
#politicalsimulator #gameplay #workinprogress
Share your trailers with us!
#politicalsimulator #gameplay #workinprogress
May 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This #screenshotsaturday, we're continuing with #schism, our political simulator. We've just completed the desk where you'll strategize to either foster peace or incite conflict using the intelligence you gather!
Share your trailers with us!
#politicalsimulator #gameplay #workinprogress
Share your trailers with us!
#politicalsimulator #gameplay #workinprogress
Act one is currently being drafted, core gameplay elements are in place, and there's a wealth of beautiful artwork! We are up to a lot of awesome stuff to make our unicorn deer #politicalsim!
Check out our latest dev blog in the thread for what's next!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
Check out our latest dev blog in the thread for what's next!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
May 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Act one is currently being drafted, core gameplay elements are in place, and there's a wealth of beautiful artwork! We are up to a lot of awesome stuff to make our unicorn deer #politicalsim!
Check out our latest dev blog in the thread for what's next!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
Check out our latest dev blog in the thread for what's next!
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
In #Schism, amid the lies, secrets, and truths to uncover, you will find yourself in a fantastical world we have crafted for you. Come get your first glance tonight at 6:00 PM UTC by joining our Discord server, link in thread.
#politicalsimulator #fantasy #gameart #worldbuilding #fantasyworld
#politicalsimulator #fantasy #gameart #worldbuilding #fantasyworld
May 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In #Schism, amid the lies, secrets, and truths to uncover, you will find yourself in a fantastical world we have crafted for you. Come get your first glance tonight at 6:00 PM UTC by joining our Discord server, link in thread.
#politicalsimulator #fantasy #gameart #worldbuilding #fantasyworld
#politicalsimulator #fantasy #gameart #worldbuilding #fantasyworld
#gamereveal
Wield the power of information to influence an inquisition and religious sect in #Schism. Uncover secrets, guess agendas, solve puzzles, and balance interests to save your own hide in an emerging religious conflict.
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Wield the power of information to influence an inquisition and religious sect in #Schism. Uncover secrets, guess agendas, solve puzzles, and balance interests to save your own hide in an emerging religious conflict.
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #politicalsim
May 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#gamereveal
Wield the power of information to influence an inquisition and religious sect in #Schism. Uncover secrets, guess agendas, solve puzzles, and balance interests to save your own hide in an emerging religious conflict.
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #politicalsim
Wield the power of information to influence an inquisition and religious sect in #Schism. Uncover secrets, guess agendas, solve puzzles, and balance interests to save your own hide in an emerging religious conflict.
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #politicalsim
A religious sect rises to power, an inquisition seeks to justify its existence. The rift in widens yet the god remains the same. Where will you stand?
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#IndieGame #NarrativeGame #VisualNovel #InteractiveFiction #DarkFantasy
May 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A religious sect rises to power, an inquisition seeks to justify its existence. The rift in widens yet the god remains the same. Where will you stand?
#IndieGame #NarrativeGame #VisualNovel #InteractiveFiction #DarkFantasy
#IndieGame #NarrativeGame #VisualNovel #InteractiveFiction #DarkFantasy
In the coming rift in faith within Cervinae, truth will only be power if you know how to use it...
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#indiegame #politicalsimulator #gamedev #darkfantasy #interactivefiction #narrativegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #visualnovel #conceptart
May 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In the coming rift in faith within Cervinae, truth will only be power if you know how to use it...
#indiegame #politicalsimulator #gamedev #darkfantasy #interactivefiction #narrativegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #visualnovel #conceptart
#indiegame #politicalsimulator #gamedev #darkfantasy #interactivefiction #narrativegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev #visualnovel #conceptart
The faithful say nothing has changed. They say the truth of the god is infallible in Cervinae. Yet, its followers are no longer praying with the same certainty.
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May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The faithful say nothing has changed. They say the truth of the god is infallible in Cervinae. Yet, its followers are no longer praying with the same certainty.
#indiegame #politicalsimulator #gamedev #darkfantasy #interactivefiction #narrativegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #visualnovel #conceptart
#indiegame #politicalsimulator #gamedev #darkfantasy #interactivefiction #narrativegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #visualnovel #conceptart
In the Holy City of Cervinae, the god is the same. But the truth no longer is... The faithful once walked in unity and certainty. Now, doubts continue to grow in the holy city's shadow...
#visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #darknarrative #storyrich
#visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #darknarrative #storyrich
May 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In the Holy City of Cervinae, the god is the same. But the truth no longer is... The faithful once walked in unity and certainty. Now, doubts continue to grow in the holy city's shadow...
#visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #darknarrative #storyrich
#visualnovel #indiegame #gamedev #darknarrative #storyrich
Underneath a holy city that has known peace for decades, its unified faith begins to fracture. A rift in faith and doctrine emerges in the shadows...
Silence and peace will soon break...
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Silence and peace will soon break...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Underneath a holy city that has known peace for decades, its unified faith begins to fracture. A rift in faith and doctrine emerges in the shadows...
Silence and peace will soon break...
#indiegame #gamedev #gameart
Silence and peace will soon break...
#indiegame #gamedev #gameart