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Sigh. Too long ago, I can't remember what I wrote in school. I do remember my first published short story though (my one and only). A ghost story set in a forest at night when the main character summons back his friend and gets more than he bargained for. I wrote some Dr Who fanfic that was publishe...

You might generate more interest if you posted in the recruitment thread. If I understand your post: 1. You're a published author of graphic (?) novels and you wish to convert to a visual novel format. - What category do you novels falls into? 2. You want to set up a team but want to recruit a team ...

Burnout is difficult to deal with particularly if you have deadlines to meet that involve other people (i.e. you're part of a team). If you are part of a team, speak to your boss person and let them know you're struggling as you may be able to get help. Then I'd recommend taking a break once the dea...

I like looking at different art styles but really like the sprites to match well with the backgrounds and CGs. Not particularly fond of photos for the fact that they usually jar with the sprites. When making a VN I've got to basically stick with the art style I feel I'm most proficient in so realism...

Some painted backgrounds of rooms, and an external of a building. Some day and night for a couple of rooms. Some school interior paintings.

Bigger size 1024x768 can be downloaded from my deviantart page 'Lesleigh63'. Look in the 'visual novel background' folder under my gallery.

Thanks everyone. Interesting discussion even if it got a little heated. This was useful as I'm still trying to get my head around the nuances of the visual novel compared to a traditional linear plot.

I'm wondering what people think enhances replay value in a visual novel. What gets you as a player to go back and try out another path and how much thought do you give to replay value when you are creating your game. Is it better if the paths are quite different to each other so you get a feeling of...

Non-clinical depression - i.e. just feeling a bit down and apathetic I give into it and watch a lot of anime. Then I feel slack for not doing anything creative although sometimes inspiration comes from something in the anime. So I guess the answer to art block or writing block is finding inspiration...

Needs to be a style that doesn't clash with the sprite style used i.m.o.

I agree with clannadman, that you should write your story and then ask a more experienced writer to look at it and either take on the writing from that point or give you feedback so you can do the writing yourself. I'm more familiar with short story writing, but I expect VN writing would following t...

KomiTsuku wrote - Some of the supporting cast will be expanded upon, some won't get much screen time at all. Which of the supporting cast are you interested in, if you don't mind me asking? The captain Azaia and that's surprising since I usually don't like female captains. However that picture of he...

The artwork looks amazing. Those backgrounds are really something. Not interested in romancing a women, which just leaves Sol (and doesn't he seem like a barrel of laughs - will probably have me banging my head against a wall - do we get the option to shoot him or push him out an airlock or somethin...

This had a very polished feel to it. I commend you for not rushing it and getting everything spot on. Very nice writing and I liked the pacing. I like the artwork using a blend of the sprites and CG to help 'pinpoint' the story. Sorry when it ended - will definitely look out for Chapter 2. Ash is a ...

It let's me do both art and writing. Usually I'm switching between the two, but here I can do both together.

Why don't you start with something small to begin with, maybe even just the first chapter.