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- Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:57 pm
- Forum: Creator Discussion
- Topic: Games You Want to Play
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7781
Re: Games You Want to Play
Visual novels I want to read... * The four quadrant visual novel. If you're unfamiliar with this phrase, search for "four quadrant movie" to find examples. Then think how to create a story that can appeal to a wide variety of people. This should not be equated with watering down a story, o...
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:07 am
- Forum: Completed Games
- Topic: Loser's Romance [Comedy] [Romance] [High School]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2111
Re: Loser's Romance [Comedy] [Romance] [High School]
:ahem: "In the YEAR TWO THOUSAND..."
I know this story is almost finished. That said, hopefully it offers room for character development. I say this because I remember trying to fit in, and realizing that people aren't who I assumed they were.
I know this story is almost finished. That said, hopefully it offers room for character development. I say this because I remember trying to fit in, and realizing that people aren't who I assumed they were.
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Somewhere Far [Dreamlike Romance] [BxG] [re: Katawa Shoujo]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2101
Re: My Katawa Shoujo Manifesto: A Call for VN Writers/Creators, Present and Future
A few things to think about... 1. A writer's aspirations. I don't recommend creating a story with goals such as "this has to be a masterpiece" or "this will change fandom forever." I don't think these are good mindsets for a creator. That said, I think a small and less abstract g...
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: Creator Discussion
- Topic: I'm working on in a Dating Game...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4278
Re: I'm working on in a Dating Game...
I would like to know your opinions about what things you like about these games, ideas, recommendations, etc... 1. Know your limits. Only commit to writing and coding as much as you can handle. In other words, be willing to eliminate characters, locations, and plot lines which aren't necessary. Do ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are some things you hate about romantic Visual Novels??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9952
Re: What are some things you hate about romantic Visual Novels??
1. Main characters seem shallow. The love interest who likes music never has other hobbies. The romantic rival stays buffoonish. 2. No external conflict. Your story doesn't need fight scenes or antagonists. But it can help to include a goal or an obstacle for the main characters. 3. The plot and cha...
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:26 pm
- Forum: Creator Discussion
- Topic: Why is it all porn
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5439
Re: Why is it all porn
... is there another popular visual novel site that is less, uh, let's say MATURE oriented... Consider browsing the r/vndevs sub-Reddit when you have time. I'm only asking because this is primarily the site I use to advertise my game and I don't want to be targeting the wrong audience Finding an au...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Non-anime VNs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5746
Re: Non-anime VNs
LongStory isn't my favorite visual novel, but I like it. I was surprised at how choices in the story can shape the protagonist in an instant. There's a low-key conflict which permeates the VN. Finally, I liked the occasional use of a diegetic interface. I started reading Across the Grooves recently...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:16 am
- Forum: Creator Discussion
- Topic: Visual novels and "Interactivity"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5401
Re: Visual novels and "Interactivity"
... do you think interactivity as an important part of visual novel ? Why ? It can be enjoyable. A Midsummer Day's Resonance is a short story with no choices or gameplay, and I liked it. Toradora Portable had some choices as well as adventure game elements (the protagonist can find items, some of w...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:24 pm
- Forum: Creator Discussion
- Topic: Do you think there is a market for non-anime visual novels?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7225
Re: Do you think there is a market for non-anime visual novels?
Publisher Nova-Box has used terms such as "interactive graphic novel" to describe their visual novels, such as Across the Grooves . They use 2D illustrations to tell a story, with art which I would call painterly. I don't know whether or not I like this term. Maybe it's because I'm apathet...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:59 pm
- Forum: Works in Progress
- Topic: Arcadia [Seeking Writers]
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2816
Re: Arcadia
Arcadia is a teen romance, bishōjo visual novel set in the present day at a boarding school in the United Kingdom. Think Hogwarts without the magic but with the teen angst and interpersonal relationships. The school is for high academic achievers—"gifted students"—but the protagonist did ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: Asset Creation: Art
- Topic: Am I hurting my VN by NOT using an Anime style?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9596
Re: Am I hurting my VN by NOT using an Anime style?
A couple of my amateurish thoughts on how you could brand a visual novel that's somewhat different... * Across the Grooves was released earlier this year. Its creators use the phrase "interactive graphic novel" to describe it. As far as I can tell, this story is told though 2D illustration...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: Works in Progress
- Topic: (Demo)[Slice of Space Opera] 51ur8-90 [Gender Choice x Gender Choice][Sci-Fi][Romance] (16+)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5667
Re: [Slice of Space Opera] 51ur8-90 [Gender Choice x Gender Choice][Sci-Fi][Romance] (16+)
How do you feel about a story that combines lighthearted slice-of-life elements with more serious drama? In my opinion, this is a positive thing. It's good to have conflict as well as calm moments. Laser battles are nice, though too many can be numbing. Sorkinesque walk-and-talk is nice, though too...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for a visual novel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1645
Re: Looking for a visual novel
Lately I've been looking for VNs which don't look like 1990s to 2010s seinen demographic series. This is how LongStory became one of my favorites. This VN combines somewhat abstract cartoon graphics with a story that addresses some heavy topics. The Yawhg I think the premise of this game is intrigui...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:34 pm
- Forum: Ideas
- Topic: Hamaru Shoujo [High School] [Drama] [Psychological] [BxG] [18+] [Ren'Py]
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3301
Re: Hamaru Shoujo [High School] [Drama] [BxG] [18+] [Ren'Py]
Thought #1: be careful with the scope of your story. I probably say this too much. However, keep this in mind unless you've already finished writing at least one piece of fiction, or unless you've already finished creating at least one game. Sometimes it's worth eliminating a major character if that...
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:32 am
- Forum: Asset Creation: Art
- Topic: Would you use the Character Creator if it had manga style faces?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9342
Re: Would you use the Character Creator if it had manga style faces?
... I'm wondering if you'd be interested in using it if I were to add manga style faces for the characters? No. If you can justify creating art that's inspired by one specific creator, maybe. I would recommend against creating assets which resemble a category of pop culture art that's existed for a...