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This page is for discussion of the artistic side of content creation, such as writing and characterization, as well as for the posting of incomplete content for the purpose of receiving feedback from each other.
Feel free to discuss characters and stories you are working on.
The old Custom Content thread can be found here. The first archived artistic discussion thread can be found here.
Feel free to discuss characters and stories you are working on.
The old Custom Content thread can be found here. The first archived artistic discussion thread can be found here.
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LorSquirrel
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LorSquirrel
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Close0_0 Holy crap. I forget to login for a month and next thing I know this place has had a ton of posts. Kind of makes me feel bad that I don't have any progress to report on my characters.
author=Render
I should also note that I'm replacing Makoto Ohtaki with Akane Matsuhara.
Huh. I'm aware that BDFalcon has a stable of characters in the aether that are not anywhere on the ID listing (or, at least, my copy of it). There may have been a post by Mute that made me think that he has a character not on the ID-listing as well.
Anyway, I don't have a "Matsuhara Akane" on my listing (nor is there one on the official listing), so, er, I'm not quite sure where Ohtaki Makoto is going? Unless it's a straight-up rename, or something? Yeah, that's probably what's going on. Derp.
Also...
...if you wanna get a feel for how reviews work around here, there's probably a decent enough sampling just from the review jam alone. There's a mess-ton of review submissions coming in from that event, so, you're probably bound to find a style that suits you.
In other news, two training sessions with Emiko are written! I figure I could write one more before the finale can be triggered. Then the spelling/grammar check, then the testing, then... release of the finished product? Darigaaz.
*breathes deep*
One thing at a time.
*Edit: Wait, I thought this would take longer. Did I really just complete writing Emiko's route? Either way, I'm delineating looking with a bit more scrutiny (and the playtesting, if that checks out) tomorrow.
Dozen
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author=LorSquirrel
0_0 Holy crap. I forget to login for a month and next thing I know this place has had a ton of posts. Kind of makes me feel bad that I don't have any progress to report on my characters.
It's alright to feel some guilt~
Just remember! It will only truly go away once you've removed the source of the guilt... and it's not your desire for progress, to put the story you want to share and find likeminded souls who enjoy it too.
Dozen
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author=Render
All those things~
You're working so hard!
It makes me so happy to see how dedicated you are to your storytelling. The best we can do is cheer you on and give you all our support~! Keep at it! Everyone will love to see<3
Render
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author=Dozen
You're working so hard!
It makes me so happy to see how dedicated you are to your storytelling. The best we can do is cheer you on and give you all our support~! Keep at it! Everyone will love to see<3
Thank you, Dozen! I appreciate you're comment! :D
author=Marrend
Anyway, I don't have a "Matsuhara Akane" on my listing (nor is there one on the official listing), so, er, I'm not quite sure where Ohtaki Makoto is going? Unless it's a straight-up rename, or something? Yeah, that's probably what's going on. Derp.
Yep! ID 38 will be "Matsuhara, Akane" instead of "Ohtaki, Makoto". I mostly replaced Makoto because the only ideas I had surrounding her personality was to make her an energetic and loud genki girl-like character. Plus she kind of looked like a loli-girl, and now, for some random reason, I heavily dislike loli-girl-like characters. Yes, I'm looking at you Hinami!
AHEM, anyways... I should probably introduce my characters. I'm putting them under a hide-tag to help conserve space on the page.
Kawano, Fujiko! Class 1-B's (probably) most introverted student. She seems to be the closest student (that's not related) to Megumi. However, when around Megumi she's comfortable and acts the opposite of her usual composure that she has in class. This act seems to follow with the player (and Akane) for some reason. Anywho~ this act isn't a spoiler, as you'll figure this out eaaarly in the story.
Matsuhara, Akane! One of the most extroverted student in the school who seems to not have a filter at all. This filter seems to be genetic, because whaddya know?! She's Megumi's cousin! And she doesn't get along with Fujiko which automatically makes Megumi take a turn for Switzerland when they get into a fight. However, her fighting with Fujiko doesn't define her as a character. She seems to have gain lots of friends for the short time-span she's been at Hayauchi. Oh, should I mention she's in the Judo club?
* Edit: I also plan on putting her in Class 2-A
That's it for those two's basic summary so far. I have a few events written so far (and all of their profiles finished), but I'm planning on making time this weekend to get their story done. Making Heartache 101 custom content is definitely a breather from the game I'm making already. Introductions SUCK! I'm also scraping the "Main-file branches into multiple files!" idea. It's totally not because I want to make land mines for the player to trip on if he crosses on one too many routes. Heh.
Oh, I should probably add that there will probably be mentions of some custom content characters on here. Gotta' integrate the system, amirite? ANYWAYS... I hope that's not a problem with anyone here. It'll probably be a name mention at most.
dewelar
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author=Render
I've been meaning to ask everyone how their routes are going. So, how's everyone's routes?!
Noriko 2.0 is in suspended animation awaiting the Overseer's assessment of Noriko 1.1. I don't want to start working on the expanded stuff with Masako until I know whether I'll want to do any other major reworking based on his critiques :) .
Dozen
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author=dewelar
Noriko 2.0 is in suspended animation awaiting the Overseer's assessment of Noriko 1.1. I don't want to start working on the expanded stuff with Masako until I know whether I'll want to do any other major reworking based on his critiques :) .
Well, I'm suffering from temporary insanity again, sadly. Getting somewhere with that though^^ Please take care while I get a handle on things. I've gone really extreme in becoming open and kind to the point where I can't relax - It's why I've fallen into a pit of uselessness for a while where I couldn't muster any energy to do anything in the first place. Gotta find a balace~
'till then you'll manage on your own. You guys are awesome^^
As am I~ Overseer off.
Hi!
From what I understood from the heading, this is a place to post character ideas for criticising?
If it is, may I join in?
Edit: I guess I misunderstood the heading. Don't mind me. Sorry...
From what I understood from the heading, this is a place to post character ideas for criticising?
If it is, may I join in?
Edit: I guess I misunderstood the heading. Don't mind me. Sorry...
Dozen
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author=karins_soulkeeper
Hi!
From what I understood from the heading, this is a place to post character ideas for criticising?
If it is, may I join in?
Edit: I guess I misunderstood the heading. Don't mind me. Sorry...
You did not~ It's exactly why this subpage exists^^ Go ahead and let yourself run wild~
author=Render
I've been meaning to ask everyone how their routes are going. So, how's everyone's routes?!
I'm pretty damn confident that there will be a post on the Finished Content thread in regards to Emiko at some point today.
author=karins_soulkeeper
Hi!
From what I understood from the heading, this is a place to post character ideas for criticising?
Bring him/her/it/them!
*Edit:
author=Render
AHEM, anyways... I should probably introduce my characters. I'm putting them under a hide-tag to help conserve space on the page.
I love your eyes, Akane! Quite fiery! I how many fights would you get in with
Fujiko, that face, and pose, seems to suggest to that you're quite the sneaky trickster. Is that part of your "act" too?
Render
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author=Marrend
I love your eyes, Akane! Quite fiery! I how many fights would you get in withMayuother students, I wonder?
Fujiko, that face, and pose, seems to suggest to that you're quite the sneaky trickster. Is that part of your "act" too?
Not that many, surprisingly. She's more level-headed while Megumi is very irrational and is more likely to get into a fight.
Fujiko is more or less like that, but is more of a teaser in her "act".
author=Everyone Who's Been Talking About Their Routes
PROGRESS! Speaking of which, I really want to get this beta out by next week, which basically means I'm expecting a miracle. Nonetheless though, it doesn't hurt to try.
Having that sensation of accomplishment after completing content is nice. Getting a proper review on said content is also pretty sweet (Which reminds me that I haven't tried one since the self-review of Joruri). However, I wonder if there isn't something else we can do? Something to help motivate people along to getting to a completed, quality, product?
Note: I'm pretty sure this subject came up at least once before, but, I don't think we came up with anything.
Note: I'm pretty sure this subject came up at least once before, but, I don't think we came up with anything.
Fuyuki
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Hello there ^^ I'm new here. I really like your games and very enjoy it. So I think that I maybe do something too.
I accidentally create this character. I'm no good at pts so I use one of your tachies. Hope you don't mind it.
Her name is Sakuragawa Fuyuki. She is a tense girl, who always overthink and worry a bit much about everything. But she is a sweet girl. I really like her character so I wanna finish her as soon as I can.
Anyway, this is the first time I do anything like this so I really want your feedback >///<
Have a nice day.
I accidentally create this character. I'm no good at pts so I use one of your tachies. Hope you don't mind it.
Her name is Sakuragawa Fuyuki. She is a tense girl, who always overthink and worry a bit much about everything. But she is a sweet girl. I really like her character so I wanna finish her as soon as I can.
Anyway, this is the first time I do anything like this so I really want your feedback >///<
Have a nice day.
dewelar
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author=Fuyuki
Hello there ^^ I'm new here. I really like your games and very enjoy it. So I think that I maybe do something too.
I accidentally create this character. I'm no good at pts so I use one of your tachies. Hope you don't mind it.
Her name is Sakuragawa Fuyuki. She is a tense girl, who always overthink and worry a bit much about everything. But she is a sweet girl. I really like her character so I wanna finish her as soon as I can.
Anyway, this is the first time I do anything like this so I really want your feedback >///<
Have a nice day.
Welcome! It's always good to hear we might be getting some new content for the game, so definitely looking forward to seeing your character. I can't really say much about the summary you've posted, but once you've got something with some more substance we'll definitely give you feedback on it. Don't worry about the tachie for now -- there are some folks around the boards who could help you create something original if they feel motivated :D .
author=Fuyuki
This tachie looks oddly familiar. Like, one of the ones flowerthief posted way-back-when? Eh, not a huge issue, if true.
Anyway, yeah, I don't think I have much else to say about this character at this juncture. Though, I may be talked into drawing up a tachie, if you prefer the base material_m stuff, or the base Pink Elephant stuff.
dewelar
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author=Marrend
This tachie looks oddly familiar. Like, one of the ones flowerthief posted way-back-when?
Yep, that would be why he said this:
author=Fuyuki
I'm no good at pts so I use one of your tachies. Hope you don't mind it.
:)
And if Marrend offers to help, take it. He's pretty damn good at this stuff, and did some nice work with Noriko. All I can do is fool around with GIMP a little bit.
Darigaaz, I recall when I used Akari's tachie for Masako during her very first incarnation. Yet, somehow, I went from that to this.
author=Kuwabara Emiko
It's pretty staggering what people can do.
Fuyuki
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Thank you for encouraging me ^^ Actually, I have a problem about the tachie. I don't have the right expression I need TT.TT
Here is the picture:
I want to make her eyes become like this
Yes, a yan mode eyes.
I finish half of the main story, but it become longer and longer. Don't know why.
Here is the picture:
I want to make her eyes become like this
Yes, a yan mode eyes.
I finish half of the main story, but it become longer and longer. Don't know why.
That eye-edit you're looking for might be a bit difficult for me. I guess I'll fool around in GIMP for a spell, though.
I almost want to suggest not being too ambitious with your firstgam mak project Heartache character. Give us a taste of your capabilities with your first character, though. Based on the feedback you get, work on the areas that you need practice in for the next character. And so on until you realize that you've become the go-to author for custom content. Or until you feel ready to stop. Whichever comes first.
*Edit: Well, here's a supremely hack attempt at taking the eyes that you posted, and editing them to fit with the base tachie. I totally don't expect this to pass inspection.
author=Fukyuki
I finish half of the main story, but it become longer and longer. Don't know why.
I almost want to suggest not being too ambitious with your first
*Edit: Well, here's a supremely hack attempt at taking the eyes that you posted, and editing them to fit with the base tachie. I totally don't expect this to pass inspection.
Fuyuki
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Wow, it looks totally... unique. I don't hope that it become 100% like the picture, it's just an example. I want her to become... scarier. That's right. Thanks for your help anyway.
How about this?
I think it's more simple.
How about this?
I think it's more simple.
