Blog
About the Project:
Title: AIdol
Subtitle: Artificial Intelligence Idol
Genre: Technological Malfunction, Slice of Life, Friendship
Plot:
Idols are the most popular thing in the media right now, and the rising idol company Lyric has a convention to run this weekend. One catch–the virtual idol, Aiko, is malfunctioning. Only one thing can fix Aiko–finding the person who programmed her. But it isn’t easy for a sentient computer program to find her creator–that is, without help. That’s where superfan Hana and a ragtag team of convention attendees come in to save the day.
Progress:
I’ve been working on this project off and on since 2011. I started working on the idea in spring 2011, dropped it for the sake of school, and resumed fleshing out characters in spring 2012. In 2013 I announced the project and of course proceeded to drop off the face of the earth due to a job. In fall 2014 and I’m looking to fill my time, especially now that I can't work. I have the characters developed, the plot is complete, and I’ve started writing and am four chapters in. As of early 2015 I'm looking to dedicate myself to the game as well as improving my poor health.
Recruitment
Please note that I am hoping to collaborate with people until I have raised enough money to compensate them properly. However, I can definitely put down money on a commission as we work together. It may take time, however, as I have absolutely no regular income at this time.
Background Artist
Status: Urgent
While I have a potential artist lined up, I would also like to accept portfolios for background images, just to see what people have to offer. I already have many references for locations in the game, which are based on actual locations in Fukuoka, Japan. I have done a lot of research, which I hope will make things easier on the background artist.
Other positions that will be needed somewhere in the future:
SFX Artist
Voice Actors/Singers
Proofreaders
Editors
Beta Testers
