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by hoihoisoi
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: [Kickstarter live! Last 48 hours!] Winter's Symphonies [Drama/Psychological/Suspense/Atmospheric] - Demo available!
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Re: [Kickstarter live!] Winter's Symphonies [Drama/Psychological/Suspense/Atmospheric] - Demo available!

Damn, the art and the UI look great. Next to which, I do have a liking for stories about looking back into the past/going back to a hometown filled with memories. Nostalgia is always a good flavor to add to a story that I find makes for a more wholesome tale. I really do hope the soundtrack and writ...
by hoihoisoi
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first visual novel you played?
Replies: 168
Views: 25801

Re: What was the first visual novel you played?

I'd say Phoenix Wright was probably my first, although I didn't know it was considered a visual novel back then. If you're talking about purely traditional VNs with no gameplay whatsoever however, that would be Phenomeno, was pretty scary from what I recall. X(
by hoihoisoi
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much time daily do you spend on your VN?
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: How much time daily do you spend on your VN?

I think I spend about an hour minimum to three hours maximum on a weekday (Since work keeps me busy) and about 6 hours maximum on a weekend. I'd say for me, it's pretty important that I keep to a schedule otherwise I'd lose momentum with my writing (Which has happened before and therefore I'm trying...
by hoihoisoi
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: The longest you've spent on a single scene
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Re: The longest you've spent on a single scene

Hmmmm... I've actually done that before in my earlier drafts but by this draft I'm actually looking to polish it up to the point where it can stand as an average script so that's why I've been spending an unusually long time on each scene as compared to moving from one scene to another. That said, a...
by hoihoisoi
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: The longest you've spent on a single scene
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

The longest you've spent on a single scene

Just wondering, but what is the longest time you authors have spent on a single scene. I'm just interested to know exactly how long of a 'block' have you guys ever faced before. For me, I'm currently fighting my longest block thus far. (Which is what made me write this in the first place) I've been ...
by hoihoisoi
Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]
Replies: 8
Views: 4735

Re: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]

Another update on the characters! But we currently have a new character bio up today! Check it out below or above for it!

Introducing Kazuna Nomiya, the mischievously playful mother!

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Stay tuned for more updates as they come!
by hoihoisoi
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: How Important Is Movement/Action During Dialogue
Replies: 10
Views: 1722

Re: How Important Is Movement/Action During Dialogue

I see. I think everybody's made a pretty solid point about how narration should be in the script but it shouldn't overshadow the art assets that are already there. But if that's the case, would you prefer 3rd person narration or 1st person narration. It's a bit of an odd limbo right now where I'm re...
by hoihoisoi
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: How Important Is Movement/Action During Dialogue
Replies: 10
Views: 1722

How Important Is Movement/Action During Dialogue

Hey everyone! Just would like to gain the community's opinion on this particular subject matter of visual novel writing. At this current point in time with my script, I've noticed that I use a whole ton of actions/movements when writing a dialogue scene, and it's something which I'm thinking of stam...
by hoihoisoi
Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:35 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]
Replies: 8
Views: 4735

Re: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]

Hey guys! Just an update on the characters after a month plus of silence! But we currently have a new character bio up today! Check it out below or above for it! Also, we've completed the second draft of the script, now moving on to draft 3! Lots of work to go more! Introducing Takusa Yoko, the soci...
by hoihoisoi
Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:10 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Any ideas to incentivize a protagonist to play RSP?
Replies: 16
Views: 3618

Re: Any ideas to incentivize a protagonist to play RSP?

I really like how Kakegurui (The gambling manga thinger ber jig) does it by incorporating a culture of gambling in the school as a premise of why they gamble in the first place. Taking that concept and extrapolating it with RPS is a way I see how it can probably be done with little issue. But in thi...
by hoihoisoi
Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]
Replies: 8
Views: 4735

Re: The Lost Sheep Of Purgatory [Mystery, Comedy, Drama] [KN]

Hey guys! HoiHoiSoi here back with another update! Just in case you guys haven't noticed it yet, we've set up a Tumblr Blog and also a Twitter account for all those who are interested in following us. Essentially, we will be posting more detailed information on the blog to keep everyone informed abo...
by hoihoisoi
Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: What do you do when it just. doesn't. work?
Replies: 9
Views: 1510

Re: What do you do when it just. doesn't. work?

I think it would be good if you just wrote the scene first, no matter what issues you are facing right now. Get the scene down first, no matter how boring or uninteresting it may seem to you and move on to completing the first draft. The first draft will always be filled with mistakes and errors. On...
by hoihoisoi
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: Switching POV for one scene?
Replies: 7
Views: 1731

Re: Switching POV for one scene?

I think it's totally fine to switch POV given that it translates to a more understandable script. There are many ways to present information to the reader, and every option should be at your disposal even if you're writing fiction. (That includes letter and report writing) You shouldn't use only one...
by hoihoisoi
Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: PRologue [Mystery] [Psychological] [Drama] [DEMO!]
Replies: 16
Views: 2778

Re: PRologue [Mystery] [Psychological] [Drama]

Does the story sounds interesting to you? I've always been a fan of mystery/crime VNs, and reading through the plot of it, it feels like you're going for that clean modern day crime thriller feel. So far, it looks to be promising, I dig that kinda vibe. Do you like the art style? The art looks real...
by hoihoisoi
Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Writing
Topic: Love interest doing something gamer DON't LIKE.
Replies: 12
Views: 2128

Re: Love interest doing something gamer DON't LIKE.

Personally, I think it is fine if the love interest does something the gamer doesn't like. It can be made into a plot point even whereby the MC tries his/her best to 'fix' or 'mitigate' this problem through the story. Depending on how you write it out and use this 'something that the gamer wouldn't ...