When the Bells Toll (OUDATED THREAD)
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
The mystery sub-genre...
The KN-style...
A familiar kind of font..!
I'm all over this! On that note, I've got to say, the thing that gets my attention most (although I'm really enjoying the character potential so far!) is that it's set in Montreal. A beautiful city, one I hope to visit again at some point... : ) I'll be keeping an eye peeled for a demo and rooting for you!
The KN-style...
A familiar kind of font..!
I'm all over this! On that note, I've got to say, the thing that gets my attention most (although I'm really enjoying the character potential so far!) is that it's set in Montreal. A beautiful city, one I hope to visit again at some point... : ) I'll be keeping an eye peeled for a demo and rooting for you!
Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Archived Old Post, Oct 04, 2014 :
Hey man, thanks! I'll do my best to keep everyone informed! Feel free to PM me if you'd like in on early-access for our demo, too!Tatty wrote:The mystery sub-genre...
The KN-style...
A familiar kind of font..!
I'm all over this! On that note, I've got to say, the thing that gets my attention most (although I'm really enjoying the character potential so far!) is that it's set in Montreal. A beautiful city, one I hope to visit again at some point... : ) I'll be keeping an eye peeled for a demo and rooting for you!
While I'm reluctant to announce any "official" release dates, my own personal hope is to release this by February. Understand, our demo will be quite massive. I've actually been really hard at work on the script, so sorry for the lack of updates lately. I do promise some cool stuff to come, though!
As for Montreal, expect references to Poutine and Hockey somewhere in the story. I want this to be a very distinctly "Western" story, with a heavy Canadian flavor to it.
Speaking of which, I need to get around to updating the first post with our new summary:Decembers in Montreal are full of holiday celebrations and festivities; some might even say that they become magical. The border between fantasy and reality begins to wane, and the people wish for their holiday miracles to come true with all their hearts.
However, if one listens closely, one might catch the hushed words of death and madness; a taboo spoken only in twisted whispers. There are rumours of demons lurking in the shadows of a certain school, hunting for prey whenever its bells toll inexplicably at night. Slithering sounds and weird substances ooze from its vents. A series of seemingly paranormal murders take place in this school, leaving only the blood and chewed corpses of its victims each December.
It's okay to scream. It's okay to cry. But never look directly into its eyes or run. Do not trigger its hunting instinct. Stand perfectly still, otherwise a slaughter will take place. The true howler in the darkness hunts for the blood of Nyarlathotep.
The question isn't who or what is behind these murders, but why? Why do these rumours hound Menlo and Kagra like so? Is it possible for them to simply ignore the murders, and live a happy life together? Will they find innocence in a world painted with demons and sin?
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Ooh - that summary looks interesting indeed. You expect a PM from me, and soon!
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Yay for Canadian-set VN's!I want this to be a very distinctly "Western" story, with a heavy Canadian flavor to it.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Wow, this looks simply gorgeous! I like how there's not only Romance, but also Suspense Eagerly anticipating the release!
Also I really like how you include people of different races and skin colors.
Also I really like how you include people of different races and skin colors.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
You had my interest at "Montreal" and my full attention at "a massacre forty years ago". I immediately thought of the October Crisis. I'm sorry- I know it doesn't make sense, but after I read that I immediately went to Google to check when the October Crisis took place.
Either way, I'd like to see this project completed.
Either way, I'd like to see this project completed.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
This looks amazing! Such dedication, your hard work definitely pays off ;w;
Is this supposed to be inspired by Higurashi When They Cry? The plot and name seems like a shout out to it...xD
Is this supposed to be inspired by Higurashi When They Cry? The plot and name seems like a shout out to it...xD
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The Color of Life, a slice-of-life otome game with a hint of fantasy, dreamworlds...and bunny and kitty boys.
Link to the WIP thread here
Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
I'm greatly inspired by the works of Ryukishi07, and the way he drives his mystery and horror through drama.PaupauSenpai wrote:This looks amazing! Such dedication, your hard work definitely pays off ;w;
Is this supposed to be inspired by Higurashi When They Cry? The plot and name seems like a shout out to it...xD
However, I think that once people read Bells, they will discover something very different and unique. It's really a story about self-discovery and identity, and I've taken a lot of inspiration from Buddhism. Of course, it's also a story about bartending and cocktails. There's really a lot this story has to offer, outside the mystery itself. I want the slice of life aspects of this story to be just as important.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Rinima wrote:Is this still alive?
Ah yes it is. They've been updating their blog. They just haven't done it here yet sadly =(.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Oh good, I was worried XDinfel wrote:Rinima wrote:Is this still alive?
Ah yes it is. They've been updating their blog. They just haven't done it here yet sadly =(.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Yup! I've been hard at work, so haven't had much time for posting.Rinima wrote:Is this still alive?
I'm undergoing script revisions again, so there is an understandable large delay. Although this is quite important, since I want to bring the project up to a higher standard of quality. I've since also envisioned ideas I wish to explore, which I'm fitting into the plot.
Be sure to follow our official dev blog for all the latest updates: http://lilium-noire.tumblr.com/
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
UPDATE AGAIN!
So some good news.
Lots of story progress has been made. I'm finlly done the retcons I was working on over the past few months, and revised my plans for arc 1. The demo is almost done the storyboarding process, with only chapter 2 needing storyboarding, and chapters 1 and 3 finished that process.
In addition, we're doing our final touches to the GUI and menus. From now on, I should be posting a lot more screenshots.
So some good news.
Lots of story progress has been made. I'm finlly done the retcons I was working on over the past few months, and revised my plans for arc 1. The demo is almost done the storyboarding process, with only chapter 2 needing storyboarding, and chapters 1 and 3 finished that process.
In addition, we're doing our final touches to the GUI and menus. From now on, I should be posting a lot more screenshots.
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Re: When the Bells Toll (Romantic Suspense)
Nice, that's great to hear. Thanks for the update.
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