It's called 'unnamed story' because it is, in fact, 'unnamed'. I don't have a particular name that strikes me as a good one, and its working title has been "NVList Short". Usually the naming process comes last in any case, but progress has been good such that I wanted to share this project with everyone.
Note that the project is non-commercial. Its sprites are in the public domain as of immediate and can be downloaded here.
Synopsis
'unnamed story' is a story of bullying and being bullied, a story of knowing what's the right thing to do and doing the right thing. It's a story of two people.
Rody isn't someone who stands out much. He plays on the soccer team with his best pal, Jack, and has a modest group of friends. They like to pick on Thomas, a chubby kid from Rody's class, and they like to do all the rowdy things boys are wont to do.
Cecile stands out, but not by her own design. She's the victim of a group of girls' bullying, and has endured it quietly. Cecile spends a lot of time in the school library, where she helps the librarian.
Rody knows Cecile's being bullied, and thinks someone ought to do something. His friend, Jack, thinks Rody's all talk and no action. Even so, Cecile and Rody meet and begin to talk, and Rody realises something needs to change.
Characters
Rody, the story's narrator. The focus is on Rody and his change from someone who thinks the right thing should be done into someone who does the right thing.
Cecile is a quiet girl whose quietness has set bullies on her path. She endures quietly, thinking nothing can be done about it.
Jack is Rody's best friend. He's the type who does what he wants to do, and who thinks everyone should be the same.
Progress
Script: 6/6 scenes. (tentative 7th)
Programming: 6/6 scenes. Not sure how much I will need to adjust from the base coding.
Character Sprites: 2/2 characters, 3/3 poses. (100% complete)
Backgrounds: 0/9.
CG Scenes: 0/2.
Design Graphics: 0/0. (n/a, but if anyone'd like to design message boxes and menus, lemme know and we can work something out!)
Music: 0/4. (still working out with musician how many tracks are needed and how many he will compose, count is tentative)
You can keep up with progress on my blog here.
Recruitment?
Well, I need a photographer as detailed here.
I'd like someone who wants to design a menu, message box and such, but it is not mandatory.
Halp, I could use a musician!
Neither position involves monetary compensation, and for work contributed I would hope to distribute it in the public domain so others can enjoy it as well.
Release date
None set in stone, but I hope to release in two months tops as a very generous estimate.
When in Rome do as Romans do, aye?
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