Fox Tails
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:50 pm
Incidentally, there's another game about kitsune around here with a similar name >.> <.< Totally different plot, though ^^; This game will be based on my webcomic Fox Tails (http://foxtails.comicgenesis.com/) Give it a read if you feel like it, though be forewarned that the quality of my art varies a bit...
It's not so much a 'dating' game, though the story does contain some romantic elements. It's very story and choice driven, and there aren't really any new or special features compared to other games (I'm completely new to coding). The plot itself if more of a timeline-unspecific sub-plot for my comic. While the game is intended for readers of my comic, I'm attempting to make it understandable and entertaining for even non-readers. There will also be an option at the beginning of the game to view a quick summary of the comic if you're unfamiliar with the story.
Plot: Keen Kotoru's first mistake was falling asleep in the car while the kitsune were driving. Naturally the foxes decided they'd rather drive out to the middle of nowhere in search of a hidden bath-house. Keen won't mind a short vacation, right? Right. The game focuses on the group's trip, with six endings that are determined by the player's decisions on the direction of the plot. The story is meant to add some depth to the characters and shed some light on Keen's relationship with each of the three kitsune. I hope the different storylines will be interesting and in some cases, comical.
Characters:
Keen: The 'hero' of the story. Keen is an 18-year-old human who mostly lived alone, until he found himself with a house full of foxes. He's a photographer, and can get a bit spacey when he daydreams. He has the ability to see past kitsune's shape-shifting, allowing him to see their tails even in human form. He's somewhat sheltered and naïve, and though he seems reluctant, he can't help but show kindness to anyone in need. Due to this, his efforts to help Miyo and Kaze, and a rumor gone wildly out of control, he's achieved almost celebrity status among local spirits.
Miyo: Once held the prestigious rank of a nine-tailed kitsune, only to be stripped of her powers and sealed away for unknown reasons. She was revived nearly 500 years later, only to find herself with two tails and little to no memory of her past. This has left her with a very childlike and air-headed personality, and has caused much trouble for her in the modern day world. Because of a freak-accident and a miscommunication, she believes Keen saved her life and is dedicated to repaying her debt to him. Meanwhile, Keen wishes to assist her in finding her lost tails, that are lying dormant. She's very grateful to Keen and loves being around him, but Kaze claims she wasn't always so pleasant to be around...
Kaze: A five-tailed kitsune that wears the guise of a very famous pop-singer, Kano Komoken. He loves attention and is a bit narcissistic. He claims to have known Miyo from long ago, and that she played a nasty trick on him. His immediate intent was on revenge, but was convinced to forgive her due to her circumstances. To appease Kaze's anger towards Miyo, Keen is enlisted to assist him. While Keen is unable to fully do what Kaze asks, he still manages to save Kaze's life and display very honorable traits in the process. Kaze is indebted to Keen for it, and wishes to serve him until it is repaid. He sparked the rumor that led to Keen's popularity in the spirit world.
Ayame: A six-tailed kitsune. Ayame is a nogitsune, a 'wild' fox that doesn't follow the usual kitsune 'honor code' of Inari, the rice deity. She's mostly self-centered and doesn't have much patience for anybody else. She is only willing to do things that are interesting or profitable to her. She recently took an interest in Keen's actions and invited herself to live with him. Because she is more powerful than both Miyo and Kaze, little can be done to stop her from doing what she likes. Not much is known about her. She is somehow in league with Dr. Shido.
Phobos: Prefers to be called 'Dr. Shido'. A strange, and slightly creepy, doctor who seems to know Miyo. Nobody really knows who or what he is, only that he's never up to any good. Seems charming and pleasant at first glance, but has no tolerance for insubordination.
Script: 25%
Characters: 90%
Backgrounds: 99% (I think I have all I need, but I'm not entirely sure)
Music: 0% (I'm searching for some, but ideally I'd have someone make me a few tracks instead...if anyone's interested)
CGs: 4/?
Main Menu, not yet customized.
Example of game play, I'm going to change the text box, though...
It's not so much a 'dating' game, though the story does contain some romantic elements. It's very story and choice driven, and there aren't really any new or special features compared to other games (I'm completely new to coding). The plot itself if more of a timeline-unspecific sub-plot for my comic. While the game is intended for readers of my comic, I'm attempting to make it understandable and entertaining for even non-readers. There will also be an option at the beginning of the game to view a quick summary of the comic if you're unfamiliar with the story.
Plot: Keen Kotoru's first mistake was falling asleep in the car while the kitsune were driving. Naturally the foxes decided they'd rather drive out to the middle of nowhere in search of a hidden bath-house. Keen won't mind a short vacation, right? Right. The game focuses on the group's trip, with six endings that are determined by the player's decisions on the direction of the plot. The story is meant to add some depth to the characters and shed some light on Keen's relationship with each of the three kitsune. I hope the different storylines will be interesting and in some cases, comical.
Characters:
Keen: The 'hero' of the story. Keen is an 18-year-old human who mostly lived alone, until he found himself with a house full of foxes. He's a photographer, and can get a bit spacey when he daydreams. He has the ability to see past kitsune's shape-shifting, allowing him to see their tails even in human form. He's somewhat sheltered and naïve, and though he seems reluctant, he can't help but show kindness to anyone in need. Due to this, his efforts to help Miyo and Kaze, and a rumor gone wildly out of control, he's achieved almost celebrity status among local spirits.
Miyo: Once held the prestigious rank of a nine-tailed kitsune, only to be stripped of her powers and sealed away for unknown reasons. She was revived nearly 500 years later, only to find herself with two tails and little to no memory of her past. This has left her with a very childlike and air-headed personality, and has caused much trouble for her in the modern day world. Because of a freak-accident and a miscommunication, she believes Keen saved her life and is dedicated to repaying her debt to him. Meanwhile, Keen wishes to assist her in finding her lost tails, that are lying dormant. She's very grateful to Keen and loves being around him, but Kaze claims she wasn't always so pleasant to be around...
Kaze: A five-tailed kitsune that wears the guise of a very famous pop-singer, Kano Komoken. He loves attention and is a bit narcissistic. He claims to have known Miyo from long ago, and that she played a nasty trick on him. His immediate intent was on revenge, but was convinced to forgive her due to her circumstances. To appease Kaze's anger towards Miyo, Keen is enlisted to assist him. While Keen is unable to fully do what Kaze asks, he still manages to save Kaze's life and display very honorable traits in the process. Kaze is indebted to Keen for it, and wishes to serve him until it is repaid. He sparked the rumor that led to Keen's popularity in the spirit world.
Ayame: A six-tailed kitsune. Ayame is a nogitsune, a 'wild' fox that doesn't follow the usual kitsune 'honor code' of Inari, the rice deity. She's mostly self-centered and doesn't have much patience for anybody else. She is only willing to do things that are interesting or profitable to her. She recently took an interest in Keen's actions and invited herself to live with him. Because she is more powerful than both Miyo and Kaze, little can be done to stop her from doing what she likes. Not much is known about her. She is somehow in league with Dr. Shido.
Phobos: Prefers to be called 'Dr. Shido'. A strange, and slightly creepy, doctor who seems to know Miyo. Nobody really knows who or what he is, only that he's never up to any good. Seems charming and pleasant at first glance, but has no tolerance for insubordination.
Script: 25%
Characters: 90%
Backgrounds: 99% (I think I have all I need, but I'm not entirely sure)
Music: 0% (I'm searching for some, but ideally I'd have someone make me a few tracks instead...if anyone's interested)
CGs: 4/?
Main Menu, not yet customized.
Example of game play, I'm going to change the text box, though...
Good luck with the game! 
Good luck with it! It'll be a great addition to your site. But hey...
