RockRobin - Band Manager (Demo)

[Aleema]

Marcus!? You barely know the guy! xD Though ... two brothers ... mmm ...

Well then you should help me Robin get to know him. 8D

Actually when I first saw the character page on the first page here I thought Sterling was an obtainable character. I was kind of sad when meeting him in the game because I thought he was a guy I was going to try and get. xD;;;

True, the way I depict him, and since this is a GxB forum, etc, I can see why it'd seem like Sterling was just another bachelor to join your band. =P But it would probably be wrong of me not to include him in the line up, since the game more or less revolves around him. Y'all probably think I'm cruel as hell that every guy can't be dated, like Owen. Just tryin' the be real, folks ... call me a pessimist or a realist (I prefer a romantic), but not every guy is single in the real world, especially the hot ones. ;_; Though I can't tell you guys to keep your pants on, since this game is specific made for you to get your pants off. O_o Okay, weird sentence, moving on ...

Though I am curious why the popularity for Owen, and I guess Marcus (and I guess Sterling): is it an art choice? taste in men? used to having 6+ guys to choose from? simply that it seems forbidden? I kinda get Owen now, but I guess I should just get used to having girls pine for the other hot guy sprites. DAMN Lorey for drawing HOT MEN when I asked for NPCs. =P

Since the main romances are pretty, uh, involved and developed, having more than I do would honestly kill me, but I can write Open-Ended Mode type romances that are more self-contained and shorter. (Dallas path, for instance, is upwards 50K, and it's not done yet. Where Faust's path is 15k. Though Seth's is 30k at the moment. o_O Damn it. This is why I only wanted one romancable character winner from the contest, lol. I write too damn much.)

But I will say this: I won't ruin the tradition of unadvertised capturable characters.

[GARLICBREAD]

Nah it's natural to have good looking guys that AREN'T obtainable in games. I've played plenty of games like that in the past so I'm used to it. To be honest I found those three more attractive looking than the main guys in the game. lllOTL However I do like the guys in the Open-Ended mode. But then again that's just my personal preference. 8D;;;

There was a good reason why I thought Sterling would be an obtainable character (I had an idea how it would work out xD) but when I said I was sad in the game, I meant it was due to his personality (you really know how to make a jerk don't you?).

[Aleema]

To be honest I found those three more attractive looking than the main guys in the game. lllOTL However I do like the guys in the Open-Ended mode.

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Well, at least you like some of the guys. If it were, like, ONLY the non-dateable guys, I'd be pretty sad. But that's just how the personal taste boat floats. Like Tokimemo for instance; I can only really get into one or two guys in each game. But then, that's why there's so many: to hit every taste there is. From creepy shota to creepy daddy issues. *shudders*

Thankfully, this is more a story-driven game than a date simulator. So emphasis on what the player wants in a man really isn't there. It's about relationships and development in every sense of the term. Open-Ended Mode characters are not cheaper romances than the story-mode characters and are as emotionally involved, just less climactic theatrics. And the addition of further characters is easy in that mode. So more dating options are very possible. Writing them is the hardest part.

There was a good reason why I thought Sterling would be an obtainable character (I had an idea how it would work out xD) but when I said I was sad in the game, I meant it was due to his personality (you really know how to make a jerk don't you?).

Yeah, that's the problem with releasing character info too soon ... potential players get this idea in their head how they would like to see it play out and work themselves up to disappointment. (For instance: every character in FF13)

Yes, he's a jerk. And yes, I guess I know how to write them, probably because I am one. But this is only the opening to the game, and there's a lot more to every character that you haven't seen yet.

[mikisweety]

From creepy shota to creepy daddy issues

I'm assuming you're referring to Morimura (or Mushroom head) and Amanohashi (or the Principal Pervert - pun intended). And I have a sensei-issue. xD Anyway....

I think your game has everything for every taste. There's the playboy, the shota (though God forbid I love you Emmitt), the angsty guy of the past... And then the others (Wizz, Seth, Faust), which I won't go into details here but they fulfill any other "types". Though of course we're missing our dear brother *cough* Owen *cough*.

Though I think in some ways it's unfair to boil these guys down to just these "types", because they're so much more. I mean, they have to be, with 10k-50k to their name.

On a side note: Mmmmmm... Marcus. I don't know if my love for Emmitt stems from Marcus or vice versa. But I think the Owen and Marcus and Sterling popularity is because:
A. They're all hot.
B. Their "types" have all got fangirls.
C. Forbidden love!

Actually, just had a hilarious thought: a catfight between the brothers for Robin.

Will now stop procrastinating so I can get back to you...

[Pyonkotchi]

Hibiya is the token shota, Not Morimura o3o


Every game has that one sexy guy you just can't date, It doesn't matter which game, theres always that one P:


ffff Sterling i hate that guy >8C I don't care how hot he is, and I don't care how cool his shades are. I hate himmm


Well if ya made a rival I can;t stand then you're probably doing it right n___n

[Aleema]

I'm assuming you're referring to Morimura (or Mushroom head) and Amanohashi (or the Principal Pervert - pun intended). I have a sensei-issue. xD Anyway....

Yes. It's just. No. Please. No more of those. Though, the "quality" of the guys improve over the next two games, like the guys making it got a clue, but kept the tried-and-true staples (sports guy, glasses guy, guy from your childhood, teacher [though 3rd story ... WTF?], etc). I have to say I liked the inclusion of unique characters, like Nina Junbei -- your spunky junior that isn't shota. But as Venus can attest to, I do loves me some sensei action.

I think your game has everything for every taste. There's the playboy, the shota (though God forbid I love you Emmitt), the angsty guy of the past... And then the others (Wizz, Seth, Faust), which I won't go into details here but they fulfill any other "types". Though of course we're missing our dear brother *cough* Owen *cough*.

YOU FORGOT COLLIN! HE's LIKE ... So AWeSomE!!
... but no one besides me knows that, or probably agrees. lol

But I completely agree about trying to put moe tags on these guys. I don't really want Beau to become the staple "megane" or whatever, you know? It's easy to write, but still ... Well. My writing emphasis has been more on relationship dynamics, because that's the most interesting to me. So even if their "types" come off completely cliche, hopefully their stories are interesting.

Actually, just had a hilarious thought: a catfight between the brothers for Robin.

That's basically why I decided against him being a romance character, because that would just flip some awful switch inside of Emmitt. And that's just plain mean. Plus, every guy wanting to sleep with Robin ... did you guys even NOTICE how much a bitch she is? I assume some guys don't even want to touch that with a ten foot pole. xD

But yeah. Brother love triangle does get me going. So. We'll see.

Hibiya is the token shota, Not Morimura o3o

Well, as far as creepy shota goes, Morimura fills that spot. He's like ... the gayest non-gay little boy I've ever seen. But yeah, Hibiya was shota, too. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? I don't fantasize about touching little boys. Maybe they thought they had a much younger demographic? Or that's just Japan's obsession with youth? Or just a male fantasy (for younger girls) wrongly translated in the reverse? Sorry, we're getting into weird territory, so I'll stop.

ffff Sterling i hate that guy >8C I don't care how hot he is, and I don't care how cool his shades are. I hate himmm

Well if ya made a rival I can;t stand then you're probably doing it right n___n

Now you're thinking like Robin. Though, with the 4 other romance dudes in open mode, I can say that you won't have to pin all your tsundere hopes on Sterling.

[Pyonkotchi]

I liked most of the guys in the game though. ohohoho
Amano makes me lol xD that weird porn stache-hitler stache thing and those tiny glasses

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I like love triangles. so this intrigues me C8

[GARLICBREAD]

That's basically why I decided against him being a romance character, because that would just flip some awful switch inside of Emmitt. And that's just plain mean. Plus, every guy wanting to sleep with Robin ... did you guys even NOTICE how much a bitch she is? I assume some guys don't even want to touch that with a ten foot pole. xD

Yeah I think someone like Robin and someone like Marcus would be kind of weird because they'd probably argue or something (from what I think) but I really like love-hate relationships. I also thought he be more of an Open-Route guy anyway. o3o;;

By shota I thought you were talking about Amachi because Hibiya just does not register as a shota to me. It's like of like how Oosako does not match the other two teachers in terms of uh, a lot of things.

[Aleema]

By shota I thought you were talking about Amachi because Hibiya just does not register as a shota to me. It's like of like how Oosako does not match the other two teachers in terms of uh, a lot of things.

Oh, Hibiya is shota in my books. He's almost a twin to the 3rd story sensei, too. >_> It's the big damn eyes. Just compare it to any of the other guys. =P Though, strangely, Amachi does not hit my creepy radar. There is a lot of maturity in his face and personality, and even though he does have that "younger looking" feel to him it never hits that "by four or five years" feel that the other characters I listed do. =\ Still, he was SUPPOSED to be the token shota for the 2nd game. And, frankly, I like that they didn't overdo it. Uh, still haven't done his path, though ... =P

Marcus as a romance is not at the top of my priority list, so it might be expansion only. Unless you guys LOVE waiting for this game to be released. xD

[GARLICBREAD]

I rather dislike Hibiya's hair but there is a CG where it actually looks good. I think he'd be more popular if it didn't look so weird.

Lol whatever you want. If you don't want him as a romance, or put him in an expansion, or even take more time to write it, it's ultimately up to you. I'm just giving you a hard time because I'm stupid so here's a little something I did (if you want me to take it off or something just say the word).

[Aleema]

Ommgggggg, Garlic. That was so funny. That REALLY made my day. xD I woke up and laughed my ass off. Thank you. <3
Gah, I love Robin's "RAWR!" face. xD

You're not giving me a hard time. Like I said, the idea intrigues me, and I'll probably do it, just not ... right away. ^^; I'll let you play the game and see why.

[sheetcakeghost]

That comic was adorable! I like the RAR face too. We should make it a selectable avatar on the forum.

[Nellie]

A lil appreciation fanart -

(Undone) sketch of Chibi Dallas

[Aleema]

That's ... the cutest thing ever ... what an awesome way to start my b-day. <3 <3

[Nellie]

It's... your birthday? Another one as a birthday gift then xD



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