Carol [failed nanoreno|BxG|fantasy] Not dead! More samples.

[Giovedi]

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After consulting with some friends, resolution raised to 800x600.
I won't be going any higher thanks to personal hardware limitations. I'm working on a tablet computer, after all.


♦ What's All This, Then? ♦

Long story short: I attempted Nanoreno, missed a week due to sickness, lost motivation after realizing how far behind I was and took some time off drawing. But! Seeing as I already put effort into it, I thought I'd better finish it late then scrap all the art. So, yeah -- this here's Carol, a failed nanoreno entry that should turn out halfway decent.

I'll be updating this thread and releasing pre-alpha demos periodically! I'd like help with coding, choreography (when to transition, how long, etc), music, sfx... all the stuff outside of the realms of art and prose, where I feel relatively comfortable.


♦ General Info ♦

Projected Release Date: Q3 2014
Resolution: 800x600
Possible endings: 3
Length: Approx. 45min


♦ Premise ♦

In a world where golems and homunculi are as common as they are criminal, a young man prepares for his first big job as a Municipal Orphic Activity Control Officer -- that is, a government worker who keeps tabs on illegal sorcery.

This young man's name is Kasey, but he'd prefer you called him 'Key'. He's just been tasked with 'discreetly disposing of' Carol, a creation whose autonomy, intelligence and emotional capacity surpass many of her kind. Key's to bring her on a 3-day journey to the capitol, whereupon Carol will be detained and dissected In The Name Of Science™.

As Key, you have two options: Surrender Carol to capitol authorities or 'lose' her on the way. One will earn you a promotion and a dirty conscience; the other will cost your reputation and a good first impression. It's an easy choice to make, really... granting you deny Carol her humanity.



♦ Characters ♦

Kasey 'Key' Verdigris - Idealistic but devoted MOACO who hasn't encountered many high-intelligence homunculi. He's fascinated by Carol... but how he responds to her is up to you.

Pierce Noonlight - Kasey's colleague-turned-superior. Although someone as inexperienced as Kasey wouldn't normally undertake an escort mission, Pierce trusts his old underclassman enough to bend the rules. He'll be mighty disappointed if Kasey futzes this up.

Carol - A homunculus of exceptional intelligence. Researchers and licensed sorcerers at the capitol want her for a guinea pig. She is shy but good-hearted, naive from her relatively short lifetime. At first, she doesn't seem to understand her situation...?



♦ Endings ♦

Speedy Delivery: Bring Carol to the capitol and act cruelly towards her on the way.
Can't Bear to Watch: Bring Carol to the capitol and bond with her on the way.
You Never Saw Me: Release Carol before you reach the capitol. Available if you bond with her on the first two days.



♦ Game Details ♦

Novel or Adventure? - NVL
Voice? - None
Minigames? - None
Event CGs - Yes
Sprites - 1

Note: Since Carol is quite text-heavy (a la Fate Stay Night) it plays more or less like a picture book. Characters get CGs upon first introduction to give the player an idea of their appearances. Endings and pivotal moments have CGs as well, but otherwise it's all backgrounds and words. Only Carol gets a sprite. I don't wanna be too ambitious. Aheheh.

♦ Teasers ♦

From the opening scene.

From another early sequence.

♦ CG Previews ♦

Pierce's introductory CG. He's clearly too old to be our protagonist. (25 is ancient in anime years, y'know.)

An event CG for Carol. She's clearly too bland to be a legitimate love interest. Good thing you've got the option to kill her. (Ouch!)

This isn't half as suggestive as it looks.

From the prologue.

One of the earlier CGs. Oops, quality.

♦ Links and Stuff ♦

My signature's got links to my art/ren'py blog, both of which will have updates on the game. Feel free to drop by!

[Fenrir34]

Sorry that you didn't make NaNoRenO. It's not an easy thing to do, especially since finals are usually in march. But the art for this looks really pretty. I see that there are no sprites though, so I take it we won't have expressions?

Also, I've always loved Fantasy stories and this looks really interesting. Hope to see more updates from you

[Giovedi]

I see that there are no sprites though, so I take it we won't have expressions?

Thanks for the interest! Also, I seem to have misspoke; only one character gets a sprite, that being Carol. Pierce shows up all of twice (beginning and end) and the MC doesn't need his own. So, we do get a sprite... for exactly one character. That hardly counts. Pfft.

Anyway, glad you're keeping an eye out.

[Annie Quinn]

I actually really like the concept for this. Any chance of expanding on it, or is there no interest? And I have to agree--the art looks lovely. I love Carol's design. (:

[Giovedi]

I actually really like the concept for this. Any chance of expanding on it, or is there no interest?

Thanks for your interest, it's nice to be drawing again after that March slump. Re: your question, I'm not sure I understand the question? All the same, glad to have your support. :3c

[Peach]

I have to admit, I didnt read but
THE ART REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF POKEMON RUBY/SAPPHIRE ART
I will bookmark this and play it when it comes out.
And when I´m less tired I´ll read the thread properly too @__@

[Giovedi]

I have to admit, I didnt read but
THE ART REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF POKEMON RUBY/SAPPHIRE ART

Haha, glad you like the art at least! The colours of the retro Pokemon series always appealed to me, so maybe that's what you're seeing.

[Peach]

Alright, gotta say the theme actually interests me a lot too! I will look forward to this :3

[Fenrir34]

I see that there are no sprites though, so I take it we won't have expressions?

Thanks for the interest! Also, I seem to have misspoke; only one character gets a sprite, that being Carol. Pierce shows up all of twice (beginning and end) and the MC doesn't need his own. So, we do get a sprite... for exactly one character. That hardly counts. Pfft.

Anyway, glad you're keeping an eye out.

Oh okay cool. That's actually how many do their games. Good luck with this. Hope it comes out soon

[Giovedi]

Alright, gotta say the theme actually interests me a lot too! I will look forward to this :3

Thank you! I appreciate the interest. Hopefully you can help playtest the WIPs.

[chickenhearted]

I really like the plot of this
Hooray for moral dilemmas~

Good luck! I shall be keeping on eye on this ^^

[Giovedi]

I really like the plot of this
Hooray for moral dilemmas~

Good luck! I shall be keeping on eye on this ^^

Thanks! I wanted a bittersweet ending for the game no matter what path, so. Glad you're interested. :3c

[Green Glasses Girl]

I've been watching your progress on this via tumblr. Your CGs are beaaaaautiful! Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

[Giovedi]

I've been watching your progress on this via tumblr. Your CGs are beaaaaautiful! Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

Aaa, thanks so much! Glad you're so interested! <3

[Giovedi]

Badump! Update!