Theo [working on alpha v.2]
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Re: Theo [survival, dystopian]
@akemicchi, Googaboga; Thanks for the feedback guys ;0; For the logo I'm gonna have to work on the colors a lot more, but I'll save it for later. I ended up going back to the drawing board as far as the coloring style went OTL Neither was sitting too well with me so I'll try again with something else later.
For the different lettercase for CLiOSTRATOS/Cliostratos I decided to do a mock up of what I meant by it. So the name only has the special letter case in illustration, but in the dialogue/text it's sentence case like so: Is that still confusing?
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Progress wise: I have 4/7 main characters designed~~~ I want to reveal them all together though because I want them standing side-by-side in a particular order........... xD;; I'm gonna save Theo for last because LION (I need to work on drawing animals). I'm probably going to do a few color versions for a few characters too. After I get all the main characters at least preliminarily designed I'll get back to writing more regularly.
For the different lettercase for CLiOSTRATOS/Cliostratos I decided to do a mock up of what I meant by it. So the name only has the special letter case in illustration, but in the dialogue/text it's sentence case like so: Is that still confusing?
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Progress wise: I have 4/7 main characters designed~~~ I want to reveal them all together though because I want them standing side-by-side in a particular order........... xD;; I'm gonna save Theo for last because LION (I need to work on drawing animals). I'm probably going to do a few color versions for a few characters too. After I get all the main characters at least preliminarily designed I'll get back to writing more regularly.
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Re: Theo [survival, dystopian]
1. The pervert in me reacted to the name, but it's nothing seriously distracting or anything.
1a. Not in my eyes, no!
2. Definitley. (They look great overall)
3. Yes!
4. I LOVE unlockable stuff, as long as it's no pain in the ass to get them.
5. t looks interesting in a great way, makes me curious and wanting to see more from this.
6. SHOTA!!!!!
1a. Not in my eyes, no!
2. Definitley. (They look great overall)
3. Yes!
4. I LOVE unlockable stuff, as long as it's no pain in the ass to get them.
5. t looks interesting in a great way, makes me curious and wanting to see more from this.
6. SHOTA!!!!!
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Re: Theo [survival, dystopian] 03Feb all charas up
@Eora; Thanks for your comments and taking the time to answer my questions
And now it's update time.
NEWS:
-- First post updated with portraits/blurbs for all main characters.
-- February is going to be a writing month, with a bit of coding as I start patching together a playable alpha.
-- Story synopsis/information will be updated sometime down the road after I get more of the story solidified. Most of it is soft of floating around in my head right now.
Regarding the lettercase for "Cliostratos," I decided to keep it separate so that you'd get to see the funky SPeLLING in images (yeah, I can't let it go haha '''OTL). In the text/dialogue it's going to be spelt "Cliostratos" though.
Maybe I'll post up word count updates once a week for the rest of this month in order tohumiliate MOTIVATE myself!!
I'm looking forward to getting back to writing >u<
And now it's update time.
NEWS:
-- First post updated with portraits/blurbs for all main characters.
-- February is going to be a writing month, with a bit of coding as I start patching together a playable alpha.
-- Story synopsis/information will be updated sometime down the road after I get more of the story solidified. Most of it is soft of floating around in my head right now.
Regarding the lettercase for "Cliostratos," I decided to keep it separate so that you'd get to see the funky SPeLLING in images (yeah, I can't let it go haha '''OTL). In the text/dialogue it's going to be spelt "Cliostratos" though.
Maybe I'll post up word count updates once a week for the rest of this month in order to
I'm looking forward to getting back to writing >u<
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Re: Theo [survival, adventure, fantasy(?)] Update 15/6
hey look it's an update :'D
Development stalled during Feb-April, but my semester ended in May so I ended up writing more in 2 weeks than I did in 4 months (including January, when I started). I decided to do monthly writing goals for myself and it's really motivating to strive for little victories. My goal for this month is to get to 20k words total. I'm keeping my final word count estimation very conservative (50k) but if I'm not even at the main branch by 20k I'm pretty sure final word count might run up to 75k or more...
I completely re-wrote the beginning, and in the process I moved away from the "dystopia" idea and brought in a teensy bit of fantasy. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle genre/labels for this thing at all so I'll just leave it at survival/adventure/fantasy until I get a playable prototype to pass around for some opinions.
I also found out that the font I'm currently using for the logo is considered "overused" haha. It broke my heart when I first realized how common the font was but then I found a different font that was very nice which I'm going to use instead (just need to implement/style it and get some feedback later).
Not working on art at all until writing is at least in the second draft but I'm working on drawing the characters consistently with little doodles and crap on the side so hopefully it's "easy" when I get to the art stage! /sweats
That's all. I'm... probably going to try monthly updates at least for the summer (might not have the time when the semester starts again).
Development stalled during Feb-April, but my semester ended in May so I ended up writing more in 2 weeks than I did in 4 months (including January, when I started). I decided to do monthly writing goals for myself and it's really motivating to strive for little victories. My goal for this month is to get to 20k words total. I'm keeping my final word count estimation very conservative (50k) but if I'm not even at the main branch by 20k I'm pretty sure final word count might run up to 75k or more...
I completely re-wrote the beginning, and in the process I moved away from the "dystopia" idea and brought in a teensy bit of fantasy. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle genre/labels for this thing at all so I'll just leave it at survival/adventure/fantasy until I get a playable prototype to pass around for some opinions.
I also found out that the font I'm currently using for the logo is considered "overused" haha. It broke my heart when I first realized how common the font was but then I found a different font that was very nice which I'm going to use instead (just need to implement/style it and get some feedback later).
Not working on art at all until writing is at least in the second draft but I'm working on drawing the characters consistently with little doodles and crap on the side so hopefully it's "easy" when I get to the art stage! /sweats
That's all. I'm... probably going to try monthly updates at least for the summer (might not have the time when the semester starts again).
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Re: Theo [survival, adventure, fantasy(?)] Update 15/6
Yay. I'm really happy to see another update.
Sorry about the font :T. I'm glad you found another you like though.
Good luck on meeting your writing goals each month. I'm rooting for you.
Sorry about the font :T. I'm glad you found another you like though.
Good luck on meeting your writing goals each month. I'm rooting for you.
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Re: Theo [adventure, survival] Update 23/7
@Googaboga: Thanks! I'm relieved there's still some interest in this project haha I'm really taking my time >___>;;;;
UPDATE TIME!
Things that happened between last update and now:
I updated the logo (new one is heading the first post!). For my own amusement I put together a before/after.or if I'm just deluding myself into thinking I can sort-of design now... (it should be easier to read at least)
Things that are going to happen now:
See you in August for the next update =w=)b
UPDATE TIME!
Things that happened between last update and now:
- Lots of exams
- Did not reach 20k at the end of June :'D
- Started reworking the beginning again
I updated the logo (new one is heading the first post!). For my own amusement I put together a before/after.
Let me know if the new one is actually better
Things that are going to happen now:
- Finish new, and last, outline (Goal for July...)
- Start proper writing again in August
- Practice drawing characters
See you in August for the next update =w=)b
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Re: Theo [adventure, survival] Update 23/7
This looks really interesting. The concept art stands out to me too, I hope to check it out when the first demo comes out!
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Re: Theo [adventure, survival] Update 23/7
Update time!!
Things that happened between last update and now:
Variation with a vest for his uniform and variation with a rain poncho thing for his street outfit. Also variation on sock height because I kinda like the thigh highs design-wise but WHAT BOY would actually wear thigh highs to school?!?? OTL
Things have settled down since I moved so I've been turning the plot around in my head again. I have my fingers crossed for a closed alpha/prototype by the end of the year but I think school will be my priority for now...
See you next update!
Things that happened between last update and now:
- Summer classes ended
- Moved very far away from home
- Didn't work on outlining/writing at all
- Did work on character design (a little)
Variation with a vest for his uniform and variation with a rain poncho thing for his street outfit. Also variation on sock height because I kinda like the thigh highs design-wise but WHAT BOY would actually wear thigh highs to school?!?? OTL
Things have settled down since I moved so I've been turning the plot around in my head again. I have my fingers crossed for a closed alpha/prototype by the end of the year but I think school will be my priority for now...
See you next update!
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Re: Theo [adventure, survival] Update 23/7
UPDATE TIME!
I missed my September AND my October update, heh. Just dropping in to say I've been slowing building out a twine prototype to help me manage all the branching points. I have 60-70% of the story planned out already. Finally settled on an opening scene and endings have been decided for a long while. All that's left to do it flesh out the middle parts!
My goal for November is to outline all the way up to the first super major path-locking branch point. I can't believe November is already halfway over though!
Theo will be one year in "development" starting Jan 2015 o___o); I spent this year just trying to nail the story down. I think after I get a functional outline going this will progress a bit more steadily.
ANYWAY! Next update will probably have some doodles/updated character designs. SEE YA IN DECEMBER!
I missed my September AND my October update, heh. Just dropping in to say I've been slowing building out a twine prototype to help me manage all the branching points. I have 60-70% of the story planned out already. Finally settled on an opening scene and endings have been decided for a long while. All that's left to do it flesh out the middle parts!
My goal for November is to outline all the way up to the first super major path-locking branch point. I can't believe November is already halfway over though!
Theo will be one year in "development" starting Jan 2015 o___o); I spent this year just trying to nail the story down. I think after I get a functional outline going this will progress a bit more steadily.
ANYWAY! Next update will probably have some doodles/updated character designs. SEE YA IN DECEMBER!
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Re: Theo [adventure, survival] Update 13/11
Oh yay, you updated :>. Congrats on the progress you've made. Ezra's outfits look really nice by the way :]. I really like the color schemes you use C:.
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Re: Theo [Update 25/12 Looking for Alpha testers]
It's update time!
I am looking for testers/feedback on Theo alpha v.1.
If you're interested, please PM me and I'll send you the download link.
I've been working on Theo daily since my last update (phew!)I am looking for testers/feedback on Theo alpha v.1.
If you're interested, please PM me and I'll send you the download link.
The next step for me is working towards alpha v.2. I'm making my new deadline Valentine's Day because... WHY NOT....
Planned features for alpha v.2:
- 15k word count
- all major characters introduced
- get story up to the major branching point
- non-placeholder sprites w/some expressions!
(also please bear with me for a bit while I edit the first post! I'm working on getting updated information about the story/characters up tonight)
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Re: Theo [Update 25/12 Looking for Alpha testers]
Cool. I'm glad things are coming along ^^. That promo picture of Ezra is super cute.
I'm really bad at giving feedback but if you have trouble finding people I could give it a try ;v;.
I'm really bad at giving feedback but if you have trouble finding people I could give it a try ;v;.
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Re: Theo [Update 25/12 Looking for Alpha testers]
Thanks, Googaboga! Most people are probably busy because of Xmas/holiday season/visiting family so I'm expecting slow responses haha;;; If you feel like giving it a try though, let me know ^___^
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Re: Theo [working on alpha v.2]
It's update time ^__^
BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TESTED ALPHA v.1!!!
2015 started off strong and then I began classes and my productivity fell off a cliff
Alpha v.2 is currently sitting at just OVER 9000 words (sorry not sorry). I took a writing break afterhaving my quarterly existential crisis I started classes so I can get adjusted to my new schedule. The initial goal for alpha v.2 was going to be a 15k word count... but I'm already at 9k and haven't even reached the end of alpha v.1. As a result, I decided to push back alpha v.2 to 18 April 2015 to allow for the writing to get significantly farther in the story than alpha v.1, as well as accommodate my class schedule, exams, nanoreno, etc.
SO NEW PLAN FOR ALPHA V.2:
SEE YA NEXT UPDATE!
BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TESTED ALPHA v.1!!!
2015 started off strong and then I began classes and my productivity fell off a cliff
Alpha v.2 is currently sitting at just OVER 9000 words (sorry not sorry). I took a writing break after
SO NEW PLAN FOR ALPHA V.2:
- 15k+ word count (story just needs to go farther than alpha v.1)
- Completely transpose existing writing into 1st person perspective
- Introduce all major characters
- STRETCH: preliminary implementation of stat features
SEE YA NEXT UPDATE!
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Re: Theo [working on alpha v.2]
Good luck, man! \o/ Can't wait for the alpha release!!
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