Cover art for Broken Provinces v0.6.4.2, an adult visual novel by thirdbit

Broken Provinces

v0.6.4.2 Adventure Browser Windows macOS Linux

by thirdbit · developer page

Open-world fantasy RPG with dynamic systems and adult themes

An open-world RPG with erotic elements, heavily inspired on Skyrim and DoL

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Open-world fantasy RPG with dynamic systems and adult themes

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Broken Provinces is thirdbit's ambitious attempt to merge the open-ended exploration of a heavily modded Skyrim with the intimate systems of Degrees of Lewdity, all built on Twine. The result is a living world where bandits actually raid merchant caravans, hunters pursue game, and cities pulse with NPC routines independent of your actions. You control a customizable female protagonist navigating guilds, dungeons, and interlocking storylines across multiple locations.

The mechanical heart revolves around interconnected systems: turn-based combat where tactics and equipment genuinely matter, a clothing simulation layer that tracks damage and tearing during action, and broad skill progression spanning combat, stealth, persuasion, and crafting. Thirdbit has woven these together so your choices reshape both the world and your character's capabilities. Guild membership unlocks reputation systems and exclusive questlines, while emergent encounters create surprise moments—you might stumble into a bandit ambush or witness a dynamic event unfold organically. The game tracks character customization deeply, linking appearance, body model, and mechanical progression.

Adult content is integrated into the world rather than cordoned off; expect explicit scenes woven into the narrative and mechanics, handled with a mature sensibility befitting the sandbox design. The developer has manually curated all visuals despite using AI assistance for initial clothing artwork, ensuring cohesion with the character model. At version 0.6.4.2, the experience is fully playable across HTML5, Windows, macOS, and Linux, though active development continues. Expect a substantial time investment—the scope rivals traditional RPGs, but in a text-driven, systems-forward package.

Pros

  • Living world with genuine NPC routines and emergent encounters
  • Interconnected clothing, combat, and skill systems that create mechanical depth
  • Guild membership and consequence-driven storytelling with high replayability
  • Extensive character customization tied directly to progression
  • Cross-platform availability including browser-based play
  • Active development with developer engagement on feedback

Cons

  • Still in active development at 0.6.4.2, so content remains incomplete
  • Text-heavy Twine engine may feel slower-paced than real-time alternatives
  • Learning curve for interconnected systems without extensive tutorials
  • Reliance on player imagination in a text-driven medium
  • Limited visual variety despite curated AI-assisted art
Recommended for: Players who want systemic RPG depth with adult themes will find a genuine sandbox here. If you've enjoyed heavily modded Skyrim or Degrees of Lewdity, this specifically caters to your intersection of interests.
Skip if: Skip this if you prefer rapid visual storytelling, linear narratives, or games that separate adult content into isolated scenes rather than weaving it into mechanical systems.
Similar taste: If the idea of Skyrim's NPC routines and guild systems merged with DoL's intimate mechanics and clothing layers appeals to you, Broken Provinces is the closest match available. The turn-based combat and Twine framework differentiate it substantially, but the design philosophy is remarkably aligned.

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Updated
1 month ago
Genre
Adventure
Platforms
html5, windows, macos, linux
Languages
English
Author
thirdbit
Version
v0.6.4.2
Source
itch
First indexed
1 month ago

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