Updated with Tsuki's description, added Asako's and Mei Lan's description but no image yet. Also, instead of the con being 9 days away, I changed it to 21 so there can be more character developement and to be more realistic. Planning for a con in 9 days is insane, while a month is at least plausable.
Hello! So, "NekoCon!" is the current project I am working on, and will be THE FIRST visual novel I will release to the public, non-commercial. The interesting thing about this VN is that it will be made up of entirely free-to-use resources, including sprites (many of which I found here or through these forums), backgrounds, and music found on Jamendo. The only thing created totally by me will be, of course, the story and dialogue, and also I might draw up some CGs (though sprite artists still get credit for the design, since I will try my best to draw in their style so it won't look too awkward). Anyway, I want to see how people react to this visual novel to see if it's worth making more, and then I will make one with my own original sprites, but for now due to lack of time, I will stick with the free-to-use sprites. You might even recognize, or have used these same sprites in your visual novel!
Current Progress:
The game contains 834 screens of dialogue.
These screens contain a total of 8,273 words,
for an average of 9.9 words per screen.
The game contains 4 menus.
THE STORYLINE
Yume Kuromizu has been homeschooled all her life. But now, at age 15 and in 9th Grade, she will be sent to a regular High School. Yume is an aspiring mangaka who wants to use her art for God's glory. She and her friends have started their own "anime club" and all plan to go to NekoCon! a local 3-day anime convention that'll be in it's fifth year. Only in 22 days (21 days if you exclude Day 0), she has to prepare by getting all the materials she needs, because she's decided that she's going to sell in the Artist Alley! It's going to be crazy getting prepared to have a full inventory, the needed supplies, as well as cosplay! And then there's the fact that she has less time on her hands now that she's attending school now. Then there's this girl she's recently befriended in school who she's trying to reach out to. Could Yume's love for anime be the "ice breaker" in connecting with her?
I plan to make this have choices, though I'm not sure how many endings it will have (I don't plan to make this an extremely long novel). The visual novel will focus on the days before the con, as well as all 3 days of the con, and maybe a little bit of the aftermath. As from the description, it's a Christian visual novel and I sort of reflect my feelings through Yume that anime isn't bad and can be used for good, so I guess you could say a piece of my own heart is in this little project. Yeah, the word "Christian" and "anime" usually aren't seen together, but I know I'm not alone in this. XD!!
THE CHARACTERS! (For now, here's the description of the main character).
Yume Kuromizu (This adorable sprite was created by louee)
Our main character! According to her friend Tsuki, she is the "third" person from their anime club to "drop out" of homeschooling (as they call it). Yume is a sweet and kind girl, but can also be hyperactive and overly excited. Her dream is to reach people through art. She has a crush on her rather nerdy looking childhood friend, Tadeshi, and she really hasn't told anyone this 'cause she's afraid they'd laugh at her. It's not that she's ashamed of liking him, it's because their laughter would really tick her off. A huge fan of anime/manga, some of her favorite fandomes include series like Fullmetal Alchemist, Heroic Age, Steins;Gate, and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (as well as many others).
Rita Emerson (Also created by louee)
Tsuki (Sprite created by sonone)
She's very cheerful and loves her anime. She is also an aspiring visual novelist, working on her own project using Ren'Py (yes, I will shamelessly advertise this beloved engine!!!) When it comes to her choices in what she reads or watches, she isn't all that strict, and pays attention to the redeeming values of the entire product. She really enjoys fantasy or action series. Some of her favorite anime and manga include; SakuraHime, Magic Knight Reyearth, Nabari no Ou, Steins;Gate, Claymore, and Fullmetal Alchemist, as well as many others.
Tadeshi Endo (Sprite also by sonone)
Naomi (Sprite created by Tsuine)
She's the fearless leader of the anime club! Her favorite series of all time is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Akiyo (I forgot who made this sprite, but I remember where I found it, so I will update with the credits as soon as I either remember or find it XD!!)
Asako (Image coming later....)
Asako is a rather quiet and shy girl, but is very nice and sweet. Like Yume and Tadeshi, she too is a 'homeschool drop-out', but she doesn't attend the same High School. She's actually been enrolled in a private Christian academy. She is very cautious with what she enjoys in the anime/manga world, sticking to only the cleanest titles she can find, enjoying very few exceptions. Her favorite series comprise of; Kimi ni Todoke, Kitchen Princess, Angelic Layer, Chi's Sweet Home, and some self-published OEL such as The World Stops!, Thunderkid, and Game Plan!
Mei Lan (Image coming later...)
Yume's best friend, and a girl with nerves of steel! Out of the entire group, she's stomached anime that even the more loose members won't dare see! Yume also describes her as "a cross between Tomoyo Daidoji and Haruhi Suzumiya" when it comes to dressing her up (she likes dressing Yume in all kinds of outfits). She's a black belt in martial arts, so don't try crossing this girl. Some of her favorite series include; Higurashi When They Cry, RG Veda, Toradora, and many others.
(NOTE: I am basing this girl on my friend. It is true that she has nerves of steel! She's watched Elfen Lied >.>)
(MORE IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS COMING SOON!!)
SCREENSHOTS!!
Honest feedback appreciated! I'll try to have a Demo up sometime soon so you guys can try it out. Thanks in advance for reading and God Bless!
Thank you for using my sprites