How to tame a Bully [GXB], [Romance], [UnderDevelopment]

[ladynamoru]

Even though Im the only one making this game, I plan to finish it no matter what.
WARNINGS: violence, swearing, blood, death and more on psychological
(wait, am I really making an otome game?!)

PLOT

Originally, I wrote this as a project (w/out romance) and re arranging it to be an otome game is fun already in my part since it is challenging

"Bullies are everywhere."
"They literally multiplying and every school has at least one bully in there.."
"I’ve been bullied my entire life...."
"And even if I don’t want to admit it I’ve got used to it,
which is an unhealthy way of thinking."
"...Expecting that every year there will be someone who will bully me."
"Well, some part of me is still hoping that no one will bully me."
"but as always, I’m not that lucky ...so my hopes got crushed again this year."

"My name is _______ (default name ”Freya”)”
"And this is my Guide on HOW TO TAME A BULLY."

CHARACTERS

Freya (default name) – the gloomy protagonist
I wanted to change. I’m through being like this
Likes: Money
Dislikes: Bullies
Mocked brutally by most of her classmates. She plans to make a fresh start on her new school unfortunately, she stumbles across four bullies who will make her life more miserable.

Chev – the cyber bully.
Im always alone but I never felt lonely…Until I met you and realize for the first time how lonely my life has been...

Can you be my Mom?

Likes: Surfing the net
Dislikes: Sleeping
He is manipulative computer genius who loves threatening others. His weakness is he is often collapse because of lack of sleep.

Brad – the violent one.
Choose me! … No, wait. You don’t like me talking like this right?… umm… I think I’m ……

just forget it. ok?!

Likes: Cooking
Dislikes: Himself
He is known for his short temper and violent ways. He is also feared for his strength.

Ace – the back stabber
The most important thing to me has always been me…..until you………

just kidding… what? You think I’m serious?

Likes: Reading
Dislikes: Stupid People
He is seen to have somewhat a gentlemanly attitude, polite, friendly and always has a smile on his face. He is also charming and popular with the ladies.

Roi – the trash talker.
Your weird, trying to understand me while the others give up.

Are you an M or something?

Likes: Himself
Dislikes: Boredom
He is known to mouthing off to others; although he is very smart. He has the habit of writing on ways to die

Note: I know that the acquirable guys are not desirable. I won’t blame you for that

Features:
4 Obtainable Characters
13 Possible Endings (7 Ends are done )
Tons of menu (so save, save, SAVE)


Progress

Script- : I did some changes in the script and made it longer. Since the original, (HTTAB:the dark ver.[BXG]) is quite short
Prologue -Done
Chap 1 First Impression- 70%
Chap 2 - 0%
Roi-0%
Chev-50%
Brad-0%
Ace-30%
Dark route -Done
Light route -50%
endings 60%

Gui-50% (Im currently using Renpy default GUI. But I’m currently experimenting on customizing it)
Sprites-40%: Since Im re-doing some of the sprites and I plan to add more as I re-polish the script
Cg-10%: The only Cg’s that I made as of now is for the bad ends.
(Since I suck at drawing “hands” this part will take most of my time)
Music and Sounds 70%: Im still stalking Royalty free music and other sites that shares free music xD. (If I still haven’t found the type of music that I want, I might end up kidnapping a few friends to make some music and sounds)
Background 5% : (some of the bg’s are hand drawn while some of it are photos and sort of experimenting on making it look 2D to match the game)

Many thanks to those who replied on my thread

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
3. Which character are you most interested in?

Any questions and comments are more than welcome! ^_^
PM me for suggestions and request

[Lucky1443]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
Absolutely
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
Yup, it seems very interesting
3. Which character are you most interested in?
Is all of them a choice?

[aeiou2626]

Wowowow this seems super interesting!

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out? Um, YEAH!!
2. Does the intro so far interesting? Yes! More on that below
3. Which character are you most interested in? I, uh, I don't know...(I usually go by looks until I play the game )

I was interested as soon as you mentioned this being about bullies but including blood and death. How intense do these bullies get?! What do the Light and dark routes mean, too? Is it like there's a light and dark route for each boy, or...?

[ladynamoru]

I was interested as soon as you mentioned this being about bullies but including blood and death. How intense do these bullies get?! What do the Light and dark routes mean, too? Is it like there's a light and dark route for each boy, or...?

I dont want to spoil the story so I could just give a few hints

1. It depends on the Player's choices If she choose negative options and act negatively she might end up murdering her bullies or she might get herself killed
2. How intense do these bullies? -Ill just leave it to your imagination atm
But there is NO 50 shades of grey here!!! (Yes, I said it again)
3. Is it like there's a light and dark route for each boy?- yes,
4. Some of the Player's options are based on Psychology
a. a normal person with a positive outlook in life will likely choose the Light path
b. while a person with a criminal mind or a person who could see in a criminal's point of view
has a chance of choosing some of the dark options. (unless u pick it just for fun )

So in first run you most likely unlock the light path....
but if you unlock the Dark path on the first run.... pm me and ill listen to all your problems
(yes, seriously)

I did change some of the sprites (since Im not contented with how they look atm)
so I didn't post it yet.

But ill post it real soon ^_^

[Genesis]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out? The premise does sound interesting, but what I am curious about is how you are going to portray the relationships between the characters. After all, bullying is a sensitive issue so the relationship between the main character and the four bullies should be handled appropriately.
2. Does the intro so far interesting? Yes, but I thought the transition between the two parts of the purple paragraph is a bit odd. Maybe you can add one last sentence at the first part regarding Freya's determination to change and stand up for herself.
3. Which character are you most interested in? At the moment, I am interested in knowing how Freya will change for the better, as well as Ace (he's one of those terrifying bullies who seem nice but actually aren't).
One last point I'd like to mention is that you can consider how you can develop the bullies to be likable characters. It's going to be a challenge considering that they are playing as roles of bullies in the game, so that's just some food for thought. Lastly, good luck on creating this game; I'll look forward to see what you can put out

[MilkChocoPanda]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
Yeah, I'll play it.
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
Instead of interesting, I find it strange... do they like... bully you until you like them or something? I don't know. I understand tsundere violence, but not like this. I guess that's the same thing as being interested.
3. Which character are you most interested in?
Ace because he seems like a challenging character to deal with since he's a backstabber, fight me!

Also, for Roi, it's "you're weird" and not "your weird."

[lin-06]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
－I'm not sure yet. 50/50
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
－The concept of "taming a bully" sounds interesting for me. Taming somewhat reminded me of KLAP--- However, can I ask what the setting is? The place? It does sound interesting, but there's still too little information so I'm not sure what more to say. Oh, I wonder what made Freya suddenly think of taming a bully then? And why did her classmates mock her? Maybe because of her appearance? Or is there something else for a reason? I'm going back to the taming again, you did describe her as a gloomy protagonist yet why is she suddenly up for a guide of taming a bully? For me, the last two lines from the plot felt contradictory to the lines above it.
3. Which character are you most interested in?
－By instinct, Brad. I'm a sucker for tsundere-ish characters, but then again I want to see how they all look too! It's a given bullies are undesirable, but they should have at least one or two good points, and also their reasons for being a bully can be possibly interesting!

I also like the idea that you're touching on psychology with this. Either way, good luck!

[Rinima]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
3. Which character are you most interested in?

1. I think so yes, it looks like it could be interesting.
2. So far, yes.
3. Probably Brad, he seems like he could be sweet under it all.

[heartfragment]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
Yeah, definitely! So far it sounds really interesting. I was bullied all the way through my years growing up so I'm really interested to see how you're going to go about writing this. I'll definitely be following the progress.

2. Does the intro so far interesting?
For sure. I really want to see more though.

3. Which character are you most interested in?
So far, Roi or Brad.

[Weepinbelly]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
Yeah, the concept sounds really interesting ! Besides it's a touchy subject for some people so I'm curious about how you're going to turn this.

2. Does the intro so far interesting?
Totally. I like how you made the intro. Freya sounds kind of like a badass at the end with "how to tame a bully" ! (Even if I think this is not her character as you describe her as "gloomy". ^^")

3. Which character are you most interested in?
Hum... Ace seems like the most sly of them all and as he's described as "the back stabber", It looks like he's the cruelest. I'm really curious about him !

[Harmonywish]

1. Would you be interested in playing this when it (eventually) comes out?
Yes, yes and yes!
2. Does the intro so far interesting?
Yup! >w<~
3. Which character are you most interested in?
Backstabber! >:3 I don't suppose I can give him a taste of his own medicine can I? owo

Question, would this game be free? :3