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by Cith
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:19 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: Because We're Here [GxB] [War] [History-ish] [UPDATED DEMO]
Replies: 30
Views: 10142

Re: Because We're Here [GxB] [War] [Dark Comedy] [Historical

The biggest thing for the OP to keep in mind is that the defeat of the Central Powers led to an economic depression and, for Germany in particular, a feeling of humiliation that contributed to Nazism. The reparations forced upon Germany in the wake of WW1 by the victorious Allies led to the economi...
by Cith
Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:20 am
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: Alternative to First Person visual novels
Replies: 14
Views: 5896

Re: Alternative to First Person visual novels

Kinetic novels can do whatver they want :lol:, it's getting third person to feel natural with choices that's proving awkward. When you say setting, I'm assuming you mean plot-driven stories, where there's a lot about the world to describe. Instead of maybe dating games, where the only goal is roman...
by Cith
Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:08 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: What Would You Want in a Detective VN?
Replies: 12
Views: 1931

Re: What Would You Want in a Detective VN?

Detective stories focus more on the character, mysteries focus more on the mystery. Something to be aware of
by Cith
Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: WiP: NaNoRenO
Topic: Hamsters or Death [Comedy] [NaNoRenO 2015]
Replies: 7
Views: 3787

Re: Hamsters or Death [Comedy] [NaNoRenO 2015]

My fault, I really was sleeping during those times when I should have been working. I'm still writing the script though (it might morph into a larger project) and I'm really happy to have earnt Anne's cute badge (silver linings everywhere.)
by Cith
Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Different types of gameplay in VNs - What is your favorite?
Replies: 5
Views: 1528

Re: Different types of gameplay in VNs - What is your favori

The reason there's such confusion between VNs and other genres is because genre tags usually give information about a game's gameplay characteristics , whereas a VN is a tag denoting a specific kind of storytelling technique. Take adventure games and visual novels for example. An adventure game is t...
by Cith
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:57 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Which ceased/abandoned game do you want finished?
Replies: 8
Views: 1648

Re: Which ceased/abandoned game do you want finished?

Godline wrote: But some are of the opinion if it's not done well, don't do it at all. That's the way nothing gets done. :)
I've been guilty of that :(
by Cith
Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:00 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Who runs VN Review sites?
Replies: 30
Views: 5063

Re: Who runs VN Review sites?

I'd make sure your analysis is watertight (or as watertight as you can make it,) and try and make the best games you possibly can. Also be aware that the internet is a childish and hostile place. Even published authors cop a lot of flak when they publicly criticise another's work, so once again it's...
by Cith
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: WiP: NaNoRenO
Topic: The Blind Griffin [NaNoRenO 2015[ (WIP THREAD) GAME DONE!
Replies: 104
Views: 44486

Re: The Blind Griffin [Historical] [Otome] [NaNoRenO 2015]

Auro-Cyanide wrote:If I ever try to do backgrounds like this again, someone please stop me *lies down and cries*

It’s 5 in the morning…

I hope people like my backgrounds :'D Please appreciate them.
You're seriously talented. They're beautiful :)
by Cith
Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: Strong characters, but weak plot?
Replies: 25
Views: 5130

Re: Strong characters, but weak plot?

That was a pretty awesome post, and I'm disappointed there's no "like" button on Lemma.
by Cith
Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: Strong characters, but weak plot?
Replies: 25
Views: 5130

Re: Strong characters, but weak plot?

How do make my plot stronger? Furthermore, how do I find a balance between plot and characters? Or is it okay that my plot isn't gripping, as long as I have strong, well-developed characters? Point number 1: If you want a stronger plot, try only including scenes which move the story forward and cut...
by Cith
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: WiP: NaNoRenO
Topic: Wanted: Dragon (evil!GxB - NanoReno15) COMPLETE
Replies: 33
Views: 11216

Re: Wanted: Dragon (evil!GxB - NanoReno15)

Looks amazing.
Godline wrote:Other: We'll get there - don't rush us!
Definitely! Have fun with this, you'll get there in the end and it will be awesome.
by Cith
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Visual Novel writing style
Replies: 10
Views: 2648

Re: Visual Novel writing style

Well, briefly (because these are pretty clichéd pieces of writing advice, and I don’t like dispensing clichéd pieces of writing advice) it means the writer has trouble getting across a vivid image with their prose. They focus on the visual sense nearly exclusively, and not sound, smell or touch so t...
by Cith
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Visual Novel writing style
Replies: 10
Views: 2648

Re: Visual Novel writing style

There IS a difference between the writers, it IS a question of style, it's NOT a question of tense. Writer 2 tries to describe scenes but weaknesses in their prose limit the effect. E.g. use of tell, only one sense, adjectives yada yada. Writer 1 cunningly gets around this... by not describing much ...
by Cith
Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: We are a Commercial Project looking for Partners
Topic: Calling on writers for "next-gen" Visual Novel!
Replies: 20
Views: 5001

Re: Calling on writers for "next-gen" Visual Novel!

2. "How do you categorize it?" If there's no easy way to compare it with existing media, it's tough to sell. I had this concern recently with Herald . It sounds promising. But I'm not sure how to describe it, except with the catch-all phrase "indie game." Herald is an adventure/...
by Cith
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: Other Story-based Games
Topic: Telltale Games (The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, etc)
Replies: 30
Views: 8411

Re: Telltale Games (The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, etc

Also “Choose Your Own Adventure” books were dubbed “gamebooks” back in the day further which reinforces your point. People do tend to complain too much though.

But the thing to keep in mind is this - the more The Walking Dead gets tied to Visual Novels, the more publicity for our little medium :3