[UPDATED DEMO]1st Degree [BxB][Crime/Drama/Romance]

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Re: 1st Degree [BxB] [Mystery/Suspense/Drama]

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Hijiri wrote:Forensics major here so seeing my field come up in a VN is interesting to say the least.
Wow! What is your specialization? (If you don't mind me asking.) :D
It is, but I certainly find it odd that a forensic scientist (going by Rei's profile) is actively working on the case, and not a detective (which Aiden is) or even a forensic investigator. All of these positions are very much different.
...the rest of the synopsis implies Rei's a sociopath, which would explain it. But still, that took some inferring. You might wanna rewrite it to
We are actually writing Rei to be more of a Medical Examiner with a focus in Forensic Pathology. However, the closest comparison to his relationship with the crime scene would be something similar to that of the character Temperance Brennen from the TV show 'Bones'. (The story will also take place in a made up city, which allows for slight fudging of reality. :P ) Also rest assured! Aiden is in charge of both the cases present in this VN. Regarding Rei as a sociopath, it is meant to be inferred since it becomes established throughout the plot!
I'll be honest, I'm probably expecting something like Hannibal (i.e. villain protagonist) and not Law and Order or CSI.
The plot will consist of Rei's struggles as he attempts to figure out the serial killer he's chasing. With how the plot is written, it will make sense as to why he is unable to figure it out without a little..."help" from someone. I suppose that Rei will become a villain to the player as he must kill some of the love interests to get to an ending. :twisted:
Like I said above, maybe rewriting the synopsis since Rei's listed position isn't the right one fore someone actually working on a case and not just working the evidence. I don't know how much experience you may have with the actual field, but if you're doing research, I would recommend the book Forensic Speak since it explains how the field is presented on TV, in movies, and in books, and provides great explanations for different things.
All of our plot is based on research, which of course makes if fairly difficult to be accurate, so this book may help us! Thank you for sharing it! Also if you're interested and would be able to help us be as accurate as possible with forensic details, please just send us a note and let us know! :D :D

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Lesleigh63 wrote:I love the look of the sprites.

What worries me is I may not like the main character Rei - he is after all a murderer. It will be interesting to see how you make him a sympathetic character.

Love those twins and Aiden does it for me as well :)
Thank you for your compliment!

Writing Rei to be relatable will be one of the main struggles of the plot! However, with the help of the love interest of your choice, I'm sure you'll be able to see Rei in a decent light. :)

Aiden is actually our artist's favorite since she adores alphas!

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Parival wrote:
Hijiri wrote:Forensics major here so seeing my field come up in a VN is interesting to say the least.
Wow! What is your specialization? (If you don't mind me asking.) :D
It is, but I certainly find it odd that a forensic scientist (going by Rei's profile) is actively working on the case, and not a detective (which Aiden is) or even a forensic investigator. All of these positions are very much different.
...the rest of the synopsis implies Rei's a sociopath, which would explain it. But still, that took some inferring. You might wanna rewrite it to
We are actually writing Rei to be more of a Medical Examiner with a focus in Forensic Pathology. However, the closest comparison to his relationship with the crime scene would be something similar to that of the character Temperance Brennen from the TV show 'Bones'. (The story will also take place in a made up city, which allows for slight fudging of reality. :P ) Also rest assured! Aiden is in charge of both the cases present in this VN. Regarding Rei as a sociopath, it is meant to be inferred since it becomes established throughout the plot!
That was fast.
1)I'm studying to be a forensic specialist (Those are the people at the scene of the crime and are collecting evidence) though I also recently got certified in fingerprint analysis.
2) Bones herself is a forensic anthropologist, so a separate field altogether from the pathology. Though an ME would be a bad fit since they don't usually go to the crime scenes. They're often in the coroner's office since they are the people who open up the dead bodies (If you want a literally example, check out the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell).

Sorry if it seems like I'm being a bit too rough. it's just that it's great to see someone actually put focus on my field of study so I can't help but just blab on.
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That was fast.
1)I'm studying to be a forensic specialist (Those are the people at the scene of the crime and are collecting evidence) though I also recently got certified in fingerprint analysis.
2) Bones herself is a forensic anthropologist, so a separate field altogether from the pathology. Though an ME would be a bad fit since they don't usually go to the crime scenes. They're often in the coroner's office since they are the people who open up the dead bodies (If you want a literally example, check out the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell).

Sorry if it seems like I'm being a bit too rough. it's just that it's great to see someone actually put focus on my field of study so I can't help but just blab on.
The reason forensic pathology instead of anthropology was chosen is because the corpses have not yet decayed to the point where they are skeletons, therefore leaving tissue evidence for cause of death before skeletal analysis.

I only meant how Bones goes to the crime scene and also studies the body will be similar to Rei. Rei also originally intended to be a medical examiner but was coaxed into the forensic field by Jun. :)

And don't worry! This information can definitely help us! We were actually trying to find someone in forensics anyway~

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New character bios uploaded!
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Introducing our second side character: Ethan Parker! He's a friend of the twins at Teikoku and a huge slacker.

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Introducing the last side character seen in the demo: Daichi Osamu! (There will be 1-2 more main side characters in the full game.)

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Please welcome our new background artist: GlassHeart!

Here are a few of her samples, so make sure to check her out! :D http://lavik891.wixsite.com/selavi

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I'm loving all the new art, and GlassHeart's a fantastic background artist!

You guys are making a lot of progress, I'm so hyped!

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robovelociraptor wrote:I'm loving all the new art, and GlassHeart's a fantastic background artist!

You guys are making a lot of progress, I'm so hyped!

Thank you! And we're super excited to have her on board!

We're glad you're interested! We hope you'll look forward to all the future art and updates! :D

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For anyone interested, we have just set up a public discord server where you'll be able to see early previews and talk with the creators and voice actors! We just set it up so all of our staff is still in the process of joining, but if you're interested and would like to support us, then please join! https://discord.gg/T5n5wQB



Question time!
Now that most of the characters have been released, are there any that you ship aside from with the main character or even a side character with the main character? For example: Mido x Rei, Aiden x Jun, etc.

And if yes, who and why?

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Time for a background preview!!

Today's background is a crime scene~


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Here's a preview of our main music theme! It's just a short section of it, but we hope you'll enjoy!

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Is the plot intriguing to you?
Well, as horrible as this sounds- You sold me on "CHOOSE WHO DIES". =P I love serial killer mystery games, so yet I am intrigued.

What are you looking forward to from this project?
Murder mystery aspects and getting to know the characters.

What would you expect from this project?
A unique game with a lot of suspense and fun twists and turns.

What characters are you most interested in?
The twins. They just seem totally cool.

Would you be interested if this VN includes science terms, or would you prefer scenes without incorporating the science?
Uh, yes! FOR SCIENCE!! I love science and studying science. If I saw science in your game, it would make me happy and it would definitely be more unique. <3

Keep up the great work!

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kistnerelizabeth wrote: Well, as horrible as this sounds- You sold me on "CHOOSE WHO DIES". =P I love serial killer mystery games, so yet I am intrigued.

The twins. They just seem totally cool.

Uh, yes! FOR SCIENCE!! I love science and studying science. If I saw science in your game, it would make me happy and it would definitely be more unique. <3

Keep up the great work!

Thank you for your interest and we're glad you like our take on this genre! Great to see the twins getting some love!
We hope you'll enjoy making decisions to choose who dies and who lives.

Thank you for your feedback! I'm sure you'll enjoy the science/forensics that we have planned. :D

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