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by MarkusLappalainen
Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:17 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: Tales From Windy Meadow [Fantasy/Slice of life/Pixel Art]
Replies: 131
Views: 48059

Re: Tales From Windy Meadow [Fantasy/Slice of life/Pixel Art/Drama]

Absolutely yes! I wish there was more of the non-romance, no-porn, not-anime VNs. Personally I find them either uninteresting or repulsive most of the time. I want stories with more depth and substance. While I understand why anime/manga is attractive (protagonists are young = more relatable) I feel...
by MarkusLappalainen
Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: PANZER HEARTS Visual Novel [alternative WW2][Adventure][Romance][Drama]
Replies: 45
Views: 11294

Re: PANZER HEARTS [alternative WW2][Adventure][Romance][Drama]

Much more coherent and unified look in comparison to the previous one! Good work! :)
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: PANZER HEARTS Visual Novel [alternative WW2][Adventure][Romance][Drama]
Replies: 45
Views: 11294

Re: PANZER HEARTS [alternative WW2][Adventure][Romance][Drama]

The idea and concept of the logo is great! If you want to make it better, you could try using the same style in all elements :) now the text seemes a bit different from the frame of the heart and the inside of the hear looks different from the rest. If you want to try that, it will be even better ;)
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: A NEAR DAWN ♣ [Thriller x Mystery x Comedy] < Play the Prologue! >
Replies: 159
Views: 31069

Re: A NEAR DAWN ♣ [Thriller x Mystery x Psychological] + CNE GAMING GARAGE AUG 25-27

Just came to drop by and tell you: you have done great work here! It is always refreshing to find not-manga style VNs :) I hope the rest of the journey with A Near Dawn go smoothly!
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:38 pm
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Preventing game from becoming 18+
Replies: 4
Views: 1255

Re: Preventing game from becoming 18+

Violence and sex is treated very differently from country to country. As an example, the animation Sausage Party was rated 7+ in Sweden. It should be 18 based on how the content is presented. How a product is rated is very loosely regulated. My personal opinion, suggestive themes 16. Explicit clear ...
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should we try to fundraise?
Replies: 10
Views: 1988

Re: Should we try to fundraise?

From what I have gathered by observing the independent game industry and some previous clients, games are among the more difficult to crowdfund. First of all, it is hard to create a paying follower-base since games are not considered innovative and useful like many other things. Second, there are wa...
by MarkusLappalainen
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Asset Creation: Music, Sound, and Movies
Topic: How to make background music for visual novels
Replies: 4
Views: 3913

Re: How to make background music for visual novels

D.ray gave a great answer. Something I'd like to add. There are a few free lite versions of the big DAWs out there that have the core functions, the stuff you really need. Ableton Live Lite is a great software. If you are thinking loop based music, it is pretty much a no-brainer. I used it for a lon...
by MarkusLappalainen
Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: First Comes Marriage Otome Game [GxB][Romance][Dating-Sim][Married Life][Maybe 18+]
Replies: 5
Views: 1474

Re: First Comes Marriage Otome Game [GxB][Romance][Dating-Sim][Married Life][Maybe 18+]

How much have you thought about the evolvement of the relationships? Conflicts? Do the three suitors have other, maybe hidden, agendas? Naturally, don't tell too much of this here since that is what makes the novel worth playing, but it is definitely something that you should prioritise. Its would h...
by MarkusLappalainen
Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:13 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: PRologue [Mystery] [Psychological] [Drama] [DEMO!]
Replies: 16
Views: 2778

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

You are welcome! :) Making novels with manga/anime graphics is a safe move — and makes sense — since a majority of consumers are attracted by the style. I was into it too once upon a time. Then I became a lame adult I guess :D Anyhow, good luck with the production!
by MarkusLappalainen
Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:05 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: (On Hiatus) Divided-Seven Thorns [Romance/Adventure]
Replies: 12
Views: 2326

Re: Seven Thorns [Romance/Adventure]

There is not much in terms of plot but the premise sounds like a great start. Wether you write the story into chapters or into one, it doesn't really matter, I think. As long as the narrative works and flows naturally. Chapters allow breaks and pacing if you publish as separate units. So, I guess yo...
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:52 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: PRologue [Mystery] [Psychological] [Drama] [DEMO!]
Replies: 16
Views: 2778

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

The story does sound interesting; suspenceful setting and good cliff hanger premise, me thinks at least. I understand the minimalism with introductions and everything, it keeps the mystery up but a little more elaboration would be nice. Think of the first page of a book. Regarding the art it looks g...
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: Ciel Fledge [Raising Sim] [Kickstarter] [DEMO!]
Replies: 38
Views: 10878

Re: Ciel Fledge [Raising Sim] [Sci-Fi]

Cool :) tell us all about the convention when it is all over!
by MarkusLappalainen
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:23 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: Doki Doki Literature Club! [BxG] Free Download September 2017
Replies: 20
Views: 16732

Re: Doki Doki Literature Club! [BxG] Free Download August 2017

I second the curiosity for the content that warrants a warning :D This looks beautiful, also visually coherent (based on the screenshots). What platforms will you deliver? PC only or?
by MarkusLappalainen
Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:17 am
Forum: Works in Progress
Topic: Another chance [gxb][romance][psychological][demo]
Replies: 10
Views: 3703

Re: Another chance [gxb][romance][psychological][demo]

Like bluebirdplays said, traumatic experiences most definitely can be explored in a medium like a visual novel! I wish that those who do have creative tendencies — regardless of the medium of their choice — would use that to their advantage in the healing process. While being personal, creating can ...