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Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:09 pm
by Kowai
Elze wrote:WTF WHAT'S WITH THOSE AMAZING BG LINEARTS. AND YOU'RE JUST POSTING THEM IN A COMMENT LIKE oh no big deal have a preview of my FREAKING GORGEOUS BG LINEARTS O _ O;;
Out of curiosity, do you use Sketchup to make your backgrounds, or what program do you use? Those look really, really gorgeous <3
The concept sounds awesome and I'm looking forward to see the completed character designs

Wait, you're even doing music. How are you people so multi-talented while I struggle by my lonesome self with one skill, I shall never know ; v ; Anyway good luck!! The project looks really interesting so I can't wait to see this released.
WELLLLLL~!
I suppose it's the moment to mention I'm an architect? 8D
Thank you so much! ^o^
And you are correct, I used Sketchup to 3D model the house; I have to thank the people who filled the Sketchup library with so many awesome pieces of furniture though (I had to resize most but the shapes stayed the same). Previously, I used AutoCAD to make the plans themselves. And for the record, I'm going to screentone them using a mix of Manga Studio and Photoshop.
(In fact, I made actual renders of this house that one can see here
http://kowaikowia.tumblr.com/post/126660968846 but it wouldn't fit with my drawing style for characters.)
Haha! Well... I don't know if I'll have time to make the music to be honest. I'll be happy if I can release a demo with the first two arcs (before the routes split) within a month.
UPDATE
The BGs I finalized today (Yes, they are day/night versions of the same room):

Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:24 pm
by Kowai
More BG UPDATE
If anyone wonders, the painting I "put up" on the wall is this one:

Untitled painting by Alfred Stevens
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:44 pm
by Weenily
Oh wow this seems real interesting! Demon-hunter/sorceress protagonist sounds so cool. I really like Louisa's hair! THOSE BGS ARE BREATHTAKING. I HAD TO PAUSE AND GASP. And I really like the idea of a screen-toned VN! It kind of feels like an interactive comic book that way? There's also tons of endings and you're making your own music gosh! You're really a masochist putting a lot of effort into this! Good luck on your first game!! I look forward to more updates. *o*
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:48 pm
by Ghost of Crux
Weenily wrote:You're really a masochist
excuse you my maman isn't a masochist she's a sadist
But yes she's amazing
Also Kowai-- they all look great but the lines blur a lot in the night vers??
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:49 pm
by Kowai
Weenily wrote:Oh wow this seems real interesting! Demon-hunter/sorceress protagonist sounds so cool. I really like Louisa's hair! THOSE BGS ARE BREATHTAKING. I HAD TO PAUSE AND GASP. And I really like the idea of a screen-toned VN! It kind of feels like an interactive comic book that way? There's also tons of endings and you're making your own music gosh! You're really a masochist putting a lot of effort into this! Good luck on your first game!! I look forward to more updates. *o*
Thank you! ^o^
(Also you don't need to strike that word. I know I am.)
Ghost of Crux wrote:Also Kowai-- they all look great but the lines blur a lot in the night vers??
Ah? That is strange, it's the exact same lineart at the exact same scale. o3o;
I'm gonna try to make them crispier. Not sure how to handle that.
Edit:
Okay so I ended up changing the BG for the night scenes. I hope it looks somewhat better!
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:28 pm
by Kowai
To change my mind from screentoning backgrounds, I worked a bit on the puzzles that will be popping here and there in game.
They are "simple" logic puzzles where you have to place six magic stones in the correct places in order to unlock the scenes afterward. They'll come with detailed enough optional hints to complete them (and a mini-tutorial the first time it pops up).

(This is what it'll look like without the GUI and background around.)
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:03 pm
by Kowai
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:57 pm
by Kowai
UPDATE
More backgrounds:
EDIT
- Problem solved -
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:53 pm
by Lesleigh63
Man I love the technical details in those backgrounds (angles and geometry - yum).
Very pretty GUI to.
Sorry, I know nothing of coding.
Is this any help from the cookbook
http://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewto ... 51&t=20541
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:07 am
by Kowai
Thank you!
Ah don't worry, I'm just gonna dig something at some point. If I don't have the time to deal with this puzzle, I'll skip it; it's not that important in the storyline, just like I thought it'd be a nice addition.
And thank you! I'll dissect this later as I don't have much time for nano today. Although it seems to be for point and click system while I work with drag and drop. The tutorials I found in the cookbook either were too fuzzy for my newbie head to understand or didn't work because I probably did an error (but where?)... Still, I'll have a look at it later.

Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:40 pm
by Kowai
More GUI design
The operative puzzle game with an hide-able hint box:
Option menu:
Save menu:

Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:30 am
by Ghost of Crux
KOWAI.
SPRITES NOW SPRITES NOW
[beats to an imaginary drum]
CONGRATS ON GETTING THE MINIGAME DONE BY THE WAY. Let's hope I don't get stuck on them for long enough I whine to you.
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:42 am
by Kowai
Ghost of Crux wrote:KOWAI.
SPRITES NOW SPRITES NOW
[beats to an imaginary drum]
CONGRATS ON GETTING THE MINIGAME DONE BY THE WAY. Let's hope I don't get stuck on them for long enough I whine to you.
Nami... The 4th hint is the whole solution. It literally tells you where to place the jewels.
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:12 pm
by Kowai
First character sprite up!
Re: Eterneas [fantasy | otome | GxB | adventure] [NaNo16]
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:16 pm
by Arkhane
Kowai wrote:First character sprite up!
Oh yeah!
I'm really looking forward to this! I love the concept and the art
So good luck
Byebye