New to VN and curious about what's frowned upon around here.

[Brendan]

Well, I just made my first story, and it's pretty short without any original art or backgrounds. I know that there's no way to sell the game, but do people frown upon that stuff? For the sprites, I found some dress up games online (pretty lame, I know) and I dressed them up and cut the background away. Is there anything I should know before putting anything up here for review? Thanks guys!

[Haze]

Before you put it here for review, I advise you to credit all the resources you used and check to see if you can use those dress up games for things like a game. Maybe you can email or message the makers of those dress up games.

If you want to use some other free resources, there are plenty in the Creative Commons section.

Good luck in releasing your game!

[Brendan]

I'll do both of those before I post anything!

Oh, I didn't spot that when I signed up. That's definitely gonna be help. Thanks for the advice

[SundownKid]

Try to make all sprites, BG's and music be from the same respective artists or of similar styles. Using sprites from two or more different artists will look bad, similar for using non-matching backgrounds (though a bit less so).

If you are a good enough writer, you might be able to get an artist to do sprites for you after you finish and post the game.

[Brendan]

Heh, I noticed that at first and had to find all new sprites that looked similar. For backgrounds I've been using pictures from Google >_< '

Oh, that would be fantastic. If my friend who's an artist can't do it, I'll try that option!

[enta]

"Using images from google"

This means you are using images that might be copyrighted and god knows who to credit. I suggest looking for BGs or images you'll use in your game in a certain site that really allows people to use their images than snagging stuff from your search engine results.

[Brendan]

Looks like my story's getting a ton of remodeling, lol. But thank you for that! I completely forgot about images on Google being copyrighted.

[JumpJump]

"Using images from google"

This means you are using images that might be copyrighted and god knows who to credit. I suggest looking for BGs or images you'll use in your game in a certain site that really allows people to use their images than snagging stuff from your search engine results.

Some people can be very vicious when it comes to copyright and trademark, downright petty at times. When in doubt, through it out.

[Boomsickle]

Lolis are frowned upon and talking about 18+ in non 18+ areas in frowned upon but its okay they just dont know that lolis are a mans romance.

[pwisaguacate]

W-what do you mean no lolis?!

...they just dont know that lolis are a mans romance.

Dammit, I'm not like that, lol.

Back on topic: you pretty much just have to make sure the resources that you use can be used and follow any basic rules attached to each particular resource (e.g. no altering the content, etc.).

[DaFool]

Longtime member here. Crap art, clipart art, even crap writing are tolerated here. We're very forgiving since everyone has to start somewhere. But definitely absolutely DO NOT EVER

1.) stuff random songs, art, from places which specifically do not give you the license to do so. Famous copyrighted songs are especially bad. Sprites ripped from existing games are a no-no unless it's a fangame of the same franchise.
2.) forget to credit all your sources.

Everything else, the sky's the limit. Good luck!

[TrickWithAKnife]

Pretty much what DaFool said. As long as you have permission to use the resources, you're gold. People generally keep in mind the experience of devs when checking out games, so if you ask for constructive criticism, it'll be a lot softer than for the people who have been developing games for many years. Generally the atmosphere in this forum is very supportive, regardless of other people's skills or experience.

[Blue Lemma]

As said above, put in a good effort, make sure you have the right permissions for art/music/etc., obey the forum rules, and you'll probably be good

And be open to constructive criticism

Don't worry about making the BESTEST GAME EVAR. Just do things the right way and be willing to grow.