Death and Other Practical Jokes [Paranormal] [NaNo16]

[Ghost of Crux]

what happened to this thread since the last time I posted
(I vote for all of the sketches posted thus far to be the bonus material after getting all of the endings.)

Nami, you're gonna scold me but... At first, I thought this maid was holding a laser saber. >w>;

Also this.

I HAPPENED. I'M SORRY. I've been trying to undo it but it's hard to time travel.
(homg.... are you sure tho I mean one of the endings IS a Thorough+ that's literally the name)

YES.

[Kowai]

what happened to this thread since the last time I posted
(I vote for all of the sketches posted thus far to be the bonus material after getting all of the endings.)

Nami, you're gonna scold me but... At first, I thought this maid was holding a laser saber. >w>;

Also this.

Excuse me while I die of laughter in the next room!

[Miyuu]

The premise sounds interesting, I would definitely play this when it's out. I like how Artemisia isn't like a typical child who gets scared easily and the fact that she has to avoid the maids so she can investigate. The game mechanics too, as well as the arts that draw me in. I also wonder how Artemisia will speak, since she's a child, so I'm imagining conversation between bratty Artemisia and the ghosts, especially the ghost parents.

Please have unlimited cookies to share with everyone. *_*
Good luck with NaNo!

[YossarianIII]

Just wanted to add that if this is now a Les Mis/Drake/Star Wars mashup up, I will still play it.

Also to confirm that while the maid sprite is cool overall, the danger of her broom handle being mistaken for a lightsaber is real.

[Weenily]

@ Gaile; I seriously like this name o u o
beats weenie by a mile too

thank you!! <3 ALSO GOSH THAT IS ONE GRUMPY LOOKING MAID i like how realistic her clothes are! and the new ghost sprite on the first page, i like how even though it's just a silhouette you can still see the pose. The cut off pieces are a nice touch (plus they also kinda look like they have a beautiful boob window sweater)

I'M DYIGN AT THE LIGHT SABER THING OH MY G OD. PLEASE INCLUDE A LIGHT SABER/CRAYON FIGHT WITH ARTIE DRESSED AS JAVERT AND HOTLINE BLING PLAYING IN THE BG. this thread is totally going in the right direction.

[Ghost of Crux]

The premise sounds interesting, I would definitely play this when it's out. :D I like how Artemisia isn't like a typical child who gets scared easily and the fact that she has to avoid the maids so she can investigate. The game mechanics too, as well as the arts that draw me in. I also wonder how Artemisia will speak, since she's a child, so I'm imagining conversation between bratty Artemisia and the ghosts, especially the ghost parents.

Please have unlimited cookies to share with everyone. *_*
Good luck with NaNo! :D

Thank you! :'DD She doesn't have to avoid the maids, but she does have to avoid attracting their anger xD
Well, I can just straight up show you:

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    #Chandelier
    a "Well I could try to take a look if I find something to sta--"
    c "No."
    a "Aww. Okay."

    #The wardrobe
    "There are several pairs of dresses, all old. Probably early 20th century."
    a "Are these yours, Lady?"
    "No answer. That's a shame."
    a "From what age are these even?"
    "I mean, there are books about old fashion in the library, but I rarely have any reason to read those. They all look stuffy."
    c "I reckon those are from 1900."
    a "Really? {w}That's really old."
    c "Mm, well, a lot of us are."
    "And these haven't turned into dust yet? Maybe I should reconsider my stance on magic."

Basically she's a mix between bratty and sometimes intelligent-- she's smart and well read, but she's also a giant child so.

There are enough cookies to last a party, but I'll see on giving ghosts multiple cookies
Thank you, you too!

Just wanted to add that if this is now a Les Mis/Drake/Star Wars mashup up, I will still play it.

Also to confirm that while the maid sprite is cool overall, the danger of her broom handle being mistaken for a lightsaber is real.

Don't tempt me.

NO, YOU KNOW WHAT. I'M KEEPING IT PRECISELY FOR THAT REASON. ITS TOO GOOD

thank you!! <3 ALSO GOSH THAT IS ONE GRUMPY LOOKING MAID i like how realistic her clothes are! and the new ghost sprite on the first page, i like how even though it's just a silhouette you can still see the pose. The cut off pieces are a nice touch (plus they also kinda look like they have a beautiful boob window sweater)

I'M DYIGN AT THE LIGHT SABER THING OH MY G OD. PLEASE INCLUDE A LIGHT SABER/CRAYON FIGHT WITH ARTIE DRESSED AS JAVERT AND HOTLINE BLING PLAYING IN THE BG. this thread is totally going in the right direction.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT MAIDS WOULD REALISTICALLY WEAR AT THIS DAY AND AGE (well, early 2000's) AND THANK actually the sprite itself is probably a bit creepier bc it's just pure black originally, but for the most part you stick with the white silhouette (if you see them NOT a white silhouette, you are in Deep Shit (tm))

YOU ARE TEMPTING ME
DON'T BLAME ME IF THIS ENDS UP A THING JS
i cabr brehtteat

[Ghost of Crux]

*drops this like potato and leaves 4ever*

[Weenily]

GHKJJSFHH OH MY GO D GOODBYE WORLD I AM DEA D.

NAMIO YOU OFFICIALLY HAVE THE BEST NANO THREAD EVER THERE IS NO TOPPING THAT IM PISSING MYSELF OH M Y GO D?????? WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT GIF. yoU ACTUALLY DID IT PLS MARRY ME. ALSO THAT'S THE ONLY PROMO ART FOR THIS GAME YOU NEED. the death and practical jokes title suits this thread way too muc h

also ooh!! interesting ok! gotta make sure the ghosties stay white.

[Ghost of Crux]

GHKJJSFHH OH MY GO D GOODBYE WORLD I AM DEA D.

NAMIO YOU OFFICIALLY HAVE THE BEST NANO THREAD EVER THERE IS NO TOPPING THAT IM PISSING MYSELF OH M Y GO D?????? WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT GIF. yoU ACTUALLY DID IT PLS MARRY ME. ALSO THAT'S THE ONLY PROMO ART FOR THIS GAME YOU NEED. the death and practical jokes title suits this thread way too muc h

also ooh!! interesting ok! gotta make sure the ghosties stay white.

I HAB IEVN RUINED ANY CREDIIBILITY I HAVE AS A VN DEVELOPER GOODBYE

IA CTULALY DID IT
THE JOKE PART IS INDEED VERY MUCH REAL

for full enjoyment stare at it with this in the background
I was looking for a full orchestral version but can't find it so this'll have to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHY07vIKg50

Basically the ghosts only manifest in forms during intense emotional state and usually those are Bad thing (there are exceptions) so

I SHOULD WORK ON THE CGS INSTEAD OF THAT GIF BUT SOMEHOW I FEEL NO REGRETS

[Weenily]

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THI S IS SOME SERIOUS VN DEVELOPING WE GOT GOING HERE

dang that still sounds really good tho woW perfect for staring at that perf gif

Ooh! ALSO I forgot to comment but that script is really cute. It's cool seeing canon artie haHA. I love that claire(?) uses the word reckon, like that is legit my favorite thing about that script sample.

NEVER REGRET GENIUS. REST A LIL THEN WORK ON THE CGS MAYBE

[Ghost of Crux]

[business fish crying]

it sounds so good and I'm tempted to ask for permission to use it for the Javertie ending

I LOVE CLAIRE.

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    c "And thus from that day on, the pig became an activist advocating the outlawing of bacon. The end."
    "I yawn, stretching on the bed."
    a "Another story?"
    c "Nope. Nap time, honey."
    a "It's midday."
    al "That's generally when nap times are, Artie."
    a "I can't sleep. It's midday."
    al "..."

I'VE BEEN DOING NOTHING BUT ADD LIKE, A SENTENCE OR TWO TO THE SCRIPT AND VAGUELY DOING TINY THINGS ON THE GRAPHICS SIDE. I kicked my butt and worked on the journal tho weeps
Sometimes I kinda regret that I'm doing this game-y thing instead of an actual VN (which at least would have linearity) but at the same time it's something I really want to do

[Weenily]

...IS THERE GOING TO BE A LEGIT JAVERTIE ENDING? don't get my hopes up for nothign

CLAIRE IS THE BEST MOM #GOALS AND A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR ARTIE alton is a neRD.

//PAT/ THAT'S STILL PROGRESS. Ooh, maybe you'll feel less regret when you get to the finished product? Or you could write a walkthrough that gives it a sense of linearity to get like, full game experience.

[Ghost of Crux]

...IS THERE GOING TO BE A LEGIT JAVERTIE ENDING? don't get my hopes up for nothign

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label javertie:
    ## IF ARTIE ANSWERS WITH "I AM THE LAW" multiple times to the maids
    a "You don't have any ground to arrest me!"
    an "Look down."

WHO DO YOU TAKE ME FOR

CLAIRE IS BEST ALTON IS A NERD

Well I mean like it's more like "WHAT HAVE I DONE UNTO MESELF" kind of regret because it feels like I don't make progress (I can't really say like, oh I'm x% done because of the fact that most of the things are like branches and choices and clickables) but at the same time I keep going bc the mockup Saguaro makes are the best motivationals

I will post a walkthrough though! There ARE 7 endings and one is literally thorough+ which means you have to follow do stupid amount of things like finding literally every clues and getting as many good points as possible AND finishing all talking segments

aNYWAy whining aside
Working on CGs soon. Fun fact: if you be seeing CGs after prologue here you are probably on verge of getting bad end

[Weenily]

I KNOW WHAT ENDING I'M GOING FOR FIRST

yikes! yeah that sounds pretty frustrating

nice nice

hAH gotta try to avoid getting CGs for once

[Ghost of Crux]

now how to explain the javertie ending to saguaro

I'M FINISHING THIS THO DANGIT
Hopefully by March
I feel bad not finishing it on time when I'm collabing AHAHA
(also now I'm curious are you making VN ever bc if yes I want to know everything)

well you will most likely have the option to live but yanno