Chasing Your Tail [BxB] [NaNo16]

[Shadow Wolfwind]

Pet rats are fine, wild rats can gtfo. But I mean....no? Unless it's a realistic (and realistic is key) approach to the hard life of rats that also counters their negative stereotypes, I don't think anybody's going to seriously walk away with a different opinion of rats. It's fiction, not a nature documentary.

Haha, I meant is sort of as "if you dislike rats, do you think you might be okay with them after this game?" But, yeah. As for wild rats, I've never seen them in person. I would think they were still cute, but I'd leave them alone.

2. The secret character - I'm very curious as to why he's a secret. :3
4. I like rats. c: Obviously it wouldn't be smart to try and touch a wild one, but they don't freak me out. And I love pet rats - I would get one or two if I didn't have three cats. cx And my opinion probably won't be changed unless you're planning to try and turn me against them.
5. So... are they like shapeshifter rats or something? Or are they real rats being portrayed as anthropomorphic? The reason I'm asking is because I see that humans and cats figure into the plot, and I can't quite understand how that would work with humanoid rats. cx

2. I will probably reveal him once his sprite is inked, but if I said anything more about him it would probably be considered a spoiler.
4. I love rats too. I wish I could have them, but my landlord hates them. It's kind of why I'm writing this story because I miss having rats.
5. They are real rats who can communicate with each other in their own rat language. Their sprites are humanoid, but when it comes to CGs they will be drawn as rats.

Only that I wish you the best of luck =D. Oh and thank you for making this BxB. We need more of those XD.

I'm so happy there are more fans of BxB here now. I remember when a BxB thread was a rare occurrence.

@ Smexy: Haha, she looks like she could be Greystroke's sister.

[Zelan]

They are real rats who can communicate with each other in their own rat language. Their sprites are humanoid, but when it comes to CGs they will be drawn as rats.

I thought it might be something like that! That's cool, thanks for clearing it up.

[Lesleigh63]

They're coloured!!

They look gorgeous, Yuuki.

[Laniessa]

1. What are your general thoughts, feelings, impression of the premise?
It's not something I generally hook on to, but I'm interested to see how you execute it!

2. Which character are you interested in the most and why?
Fennel, he seems calm and cute!! I don't get very strong emotions for characters until I play the game though, so I'll tell you who I like most after playing this, hee.

3. How do you feel about having few choices? How do you feel about bad ends that involve death of a character?
I like kinetic novels just as much as high-choice visual novels, so I don't mind! And goooo for the angst, my friend!

4. How do you feel about rats in general? Do you think this game will change your opinion of them?
They make me paranoid :'D The game won't really change my opinion of them, since my general attitude to rats is 'please don't attack me' which sounds like I will feel even after seeing cute rat boys.

5. Any further thoughts, comments or questions?
Ieeeee these characters look so cute, Tenshio!!! <3 Good luck to the entire team, hee.

[Nekobako]

Haha, I meant is sort of as "if you dislike rats, do you think you might be okay with them after this game?" But, yeah. As for wild rats, I've never seen them in person. I would think they were still cute, but I'd leave them alone.

Yeah that's what I meant. I mean, I guess I can only speak for myself, but there's quite a difference between cute gijinka and actual animals.... Disney films don't make me feel any different about their subjects either. But I guess it depends on the person!

Smexy's hit-and-run genderbend art is great. I wonder if they just joined for that, lmao.

[YuukiCrossPudding]

@Lesleigh63 Thankiess <3

@Laniessa Thanks Lani! I'm pretty scared of wild rats too to be honest, but I'm fine with pet rats I think-- since they're similar to hamsters and I used to own a lot of them <3

@Nekobako If that's true, they're quite determined there literally posted the drawing right after they joined haha
but it's cute though! Maybe I should make a genderbend ver for all of the characters sometime!

Quick art update, all of the sprites are finished~

[runeraccoon]

HI THERE

UHM KEEP THE SPIRIT TO SPRINT IN THE LAST WEEK OF MARCH.

I mean I love Schrich so much //screeches. IDK if I do him and his calm countenance + confident smile + anything hidden behind those soulful eyes any justice but yeah:

[YuukiCrossPudding]

HI THERE

UHM KEEP THE SPIRIT TO SPRINT IN THE LAST WEEK OF MARCH.

I mean I love Schrich so much //screeches. IDK if I do him and his calm countenance + confident smile + anything hidden behind those soulful eyes any justice but yeah:

OH GOSH THANK YOU SO MUCH /////// I'm so happy I don't even know what to say--
HE'S SO HANDSOME <3

We will! thanks again for the fanart, he's perfect!

[propanoll]

Late, but better than never!

1. What are your general thoughts, feelings, impression of the premise?
Looks cute! Seems rather light-hearted and friendship-y : D

2. Which character are you interested in the most and why?
Greystroke!! His design seems the coolest to me. Otherwise, Fennel because he seems really gentle.

3. How do you feel about having few choices? How do you feel about bad ends that involve death of a character?
I'm not against having few choices. I like straight up VN games rather than having a lot of endings, haha... There's little time to play games nowadays. Deaths are okay as well, as long as it's done epicly and gives that "UGUUUUU WHY DOES HE HAVE TO DIE NOO but his way of death was glorious".

4. How do you feel about rats in general? Do you think this game will change your opinion of them?
They... stink when they die : ( My house has rat problems, haha..

5. Any further thoughts, comments or questions?
none! Good luck, and keep up the good work~

[Shadow Wolfwind]

@ Laniessa
I'm glad someone likes Fennel! I'm still working out his route in my head, but I'll try to make it just as fun and interesting as the other routes.

@ fuicchi
Oh! Thank you so much! I think he looks great!

@ propanoll
I hope the death scenes for this are glorious. (I think they are. I tried to make each one different and make sense.)
Haha, I thought you meant: "It sucks when they die," but yeah I've heard that's is a common problem. Humane traps might be better.


So we are nearing the end of NaNoRenO. The intro, Schrich and Blaze's routes are completed for over 27,000 words! Which leaves only Fennel's route left to complete. Unfortunately since I'm also the background artist, I won't be able to finish Fennel's route before NaNo is finish. We are going to put together a demo for the deadline instead. Afterwards, we will finish the rest of the game with CGs and voices.

[MimirollCookie]

1. What are your general thoughts, feelings, impression of the premise?
Looks cute.
2. Which character are you interested in the most and why?
Greystroke. He looks so cute!
3. How do you feel about having few choices? How do you feel about bad ends that involve death of a character?
Having a few choices sound fun. Death of a.... mouse? No.....
4. How do you feel about rats in general? Do you think this game will change your opinion of them?
Rats are creepy, they ate my bag! In general, no. But let's see.
5. Any further thoughts, comments or questions?
Good luck.

[doktorcrimson]

1. What are your general thoughts, feelings, impression of the premise?

oooo gay rats :3

2. Which character are you interested in the most and why?

Since I don't know what the story is going to be like I'm going to leave this question out now.

3. How do you feel about having few choices? How do you feel about bad ends that involve death of a character?

I don't mind if that is the intention.

4. How do you feel about rats in general? Do you think this game will change your opinion of them?

Rats are still rats and cats are still cats. Even if the lamento guys are cats that look like hawt dudes they are not actual cats :3

5. Any further thoughts, comments or questions?

Would like to see this finished~

[Shadow Wolfwind]

Update
gavneco1 offered join in on our game as a programmer. However, I believe s/he had no intention doing so and wished to sabotage our progress. Their pms were highly suspicious and seemed to be sent with purpose of wasting the recipients time. They dropped out on the final day of March without producing any work. I believe they are a troll.

Because of this issue, I have to take out time on completing the backgrounds in order to teach myself how to use Renpy and program the demo.



Unfortunately, the backgrounds will only line art. I still have two more backgrounds I need to complete. Hopefully, I can start them tomorrow. My goal is to have a short demo by tomorrow night.

Thank you for all of your support!

[Nekobako]

I'm so sorry to hear about your programmer! It does seem pretty fishy, given account age and the lack of ANY forum posts. You're probably right

Either way, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to the demo!