New Otome Game Maker

[mikiwing]

Hey, nice to meet you ^^
I am a new member and i would like to make an otome game! I have already a story but i dont really know what i need.
I know that i need Music, Sprites, CG's and a programm (like renpy)
But what else? If you have experience i would be happy if you could tell me what i need for a game!
Please write me back

[lemonscent]

I think that's really all you need.
I mean, you need the script [duhlol], but you don't need anything else.
There are several visual novels that lack music/sprites/CGs.

[Taleweaver]

You need the motivation to make it, and the time. Never underestimate the importance of these two!

[mikiwing]

Thanks you two, it helped me a lot!

[kuri_chii]

you also need logic when it comes to programming

[mikiwing]

Ok, i think i will manage that ;P
I didn't started but i think i understand how to code (from how it is build)
But it would be nice if somebody could tell me how to make a GUI. A video link is fine too. ( just if you want to look for one!)

[FatUnicornGames]

Try using public resources and putting together a short game on your own to prove you can finish a project (however small).

Then I'd suggest trying to build up a skill set (writing and programming, art etc), try to do as much as you can (write the whole script with dummy art for instance) and then build up a team to support you in things that you can't do (art maybe? more advanced programming?). Also having money to pay people makes you a more advantageous and attractive person to work with/for and you might bet better quality assits, but at the very least you need skills and talent to contribute and the proof that you can get things done.

There are literally a metric ton of resources on lemma concerning programming, just pop onto the search and start poking around. If I can figure out how to build a GUI (with a bit of help for the trouble shooting forum) you can do it too! Good luck!

[mikiwing]

Thanks for commenting!

About the short game, i am very sure i made one once (just trying out renpy at that time) and iit worked even though i couldn't really code at that time.
But i have once made a simple website ( in one day) and it was rather easy. I took a look at how to code renpy games a few days ago and I think it's logically builded so i think i will manage that.
About writting, i am first making it as a office file.
The character sketches are done. All i need to do is make a clean outine and coloring it. Expressions are already make as sketches, too. To make it short, the sprites.
I want to finish everything story related first (like the logo, sprites) once i make these i will make the BG (or use free ones from the internet)
Then i will decide when i want to use the CG's and how many.
After that i will make the music and the GUI.
I want to finish everything (or most of it) before i actually work on it in renpy.
In most if the things i know at least two or three people wich could help me or explain it to me. I cant pay anyone since i dont have the money ( i am 16) and i make free games.
I wanted to make this game since a long time so i will take my time making it since its one of my dream games. Thats why there will be no release date.
Thanks for your help!!

[kuri_chii]

well something like this.... GUI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWX6QSwWQtY
I make my own GUI using editing software...and like everyone says...use public sources...such as images from google...
look for more PNG hehehe