So I'm not normally one for WIP threads, but a friend said that there is no better way to test the waters, prepare the populace and interest potential support than by presenting your handiwork. So I'm at a stage where I can showcase a little of the project, and I suppose I should.
A Brief Moment (title changes every time I talk about it)
This VN tells the story of Rachel, a young girl in the midst of a quarterlife crisis - is she doing the thing she wants to be? Does she really want to be a teacher? Or was that just a spur of the moment? Her friends have gathered to cheer her up the only way they know how: loud music, beer and merry gathering.
This doesn't work out as well as they hope. From there, the reader makes a few key decisions for Rachel. Will she decide to be a teacher after all, or is her future something different?
So, okay... how long is this story?
In my usual trend of short stories, the finished path is probably around 2,300 words. The VN counts 2500 words right now, though, but that includes a small bit of unfinished path. It should not hamper the play, and it should be readable in ten minutes.
Can't you write something longer? >:|
I feel more is less, and the story exposes just the right amount of things you need to know to touch on the subject. Ultimately, all paths together should count up to 6,000 words or thereabouts, which I feel is a pleasant amount.
So you mentioned choice options.
Yep. All but one so far have a meaningful impact on the story. I plan to include a few nonsensical ones and a few meaningful ones, so you can do more than just read. I intend to place them so that you needn't play a specific route multiple times just to get all possible story options.
Why should I care about this story?
Uh... you don't need to!
Who're the characters?
The characters who star in the story are:
Rachel, 22-year-old Main Character
The protagonist. She's in the middle of a crisis where she doesn't know what she wants. Normally a peppy and upbeat girl, but despite that, she honestly dislikes shouldering huge responsibilities. Contemplative despite cheerfulness.
Roan, 22-year-old School Friend
Rachel's closest friend at school. They tend to coach eachother. Naturally, he's the one who looks out for her most and organised the "Cheer Up Rachel" party. He tends to want to be right and doesn't understand why Rachel's so conflicted.
Alex, 9-year-old Kid
A soccer fanatic who accidentally bumps into Rachel. He experiences any emotion wildly, and quickly leaps through emotions. Very naive and trusting, but also very outgoing.
Davis, 19-year-old Student
A boy who had a crush on Rachel two years ago. Since, he's been trying to track her down again to finally did what he couldn't two years ago. Normally, his efforts are fruitless, but if Rachel does certain things, maybe his destiny will change...!
Miss Cheung, 51-year-old Nurse
An old lady who nurses people even older than her. Moved to the village from China some 30 years ago, and still hasn't completely mastered the local language. Rachel looks up to her a lot, even though she's a little eccentric.
Screenshots naow
Er, well, the background, title and sprites are all placeholders, but I guess...!
Download Link for Demos etc?
Right here:
Brief Moment Demo - All platforms
Well, comments and feedback are always appreciated, I guess!
It's rare to come across a teacher's POV in comparison to a student's, but you don't need me to tell you that. xD
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You dastardly devil, you.