I've only played a bit of it, but I wanted to come forward and say that I really appreciate the amount of DIVERSITY in your cast. In fact, that was one of the things that made me want to play the game.

That said some of the visuals feel a bit off, although I understand that you're going for a particular "style". But the Title Screen isn't exactly clear to read (a lot of colors and they're all fairly bright so that the "New Game" etc. options options kind of blend in a bit.

Also the Main Menu Screen looks nice but it feels a bit...like the Title Screen. A lot of color without a a really cohesive elements that ties it into the message/window system. I think that may be the biggest issue - those two things don't seem to go with the rest of the game.

That said - wow! I really love the pacing and set-ups you have for the intro. From what I've seen thus far I think you have a certain knack for crafting a narrative. The characters read clearly they don't feel totally wooden or stereotypical - you can tell that these are people you'll need to "get to know" and I like that. They seem much more rounded than many RPG characters.

I also think you've used the generator faceset feature of VX Ace BETTER than anyone I've ever seen before. They really work with the window system you've set up. I think that shocked me a bit - most folks have faces from the generator that LOOK like faces from a generator. Yours all have good variations so it feels more harmonious.

As for the battle system - it isn't bad , I'm getting used to it so I don't want to judge it after only having like 3 battles.

Anywho, just wanted to leave a message and urge you onward! You have something really unique going on here. ^_^

Looks like a good game so far. Can't wait to see how this goes.