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I never thought this would actually happen but it did! My artistic mood which was sky-rocketing these past few months is now decreasing and losing its energy!!! That explains why I haven't finished the ending images or in short words I've been slacking off. Doesn't really do me good. :( 

I'll just hope that by spring break I'll have new inspirations...

Working Back With Codes!

So, now here I am back with code works and mathematical stuff... Well, let's say I'm using the demo as a pretence to figure out the codes. The video has made me wack my brain off that it seems a miracle it's working quite well now. Though,of course, it seemed like I'm an attention seeker...  
I have soo many new ideas which causes me to vary my attention, often leaving aside the project I'm working on. Is that enough to explain why I haven't been updating anything essential these days? Well, good thing the Endings screen's layout is good enough to satisfy me.

*note: If you had trouble understanding this post then that means I've really lost it -_-"" 

Felt like Posting...

I'm done with the new credits video! It lasts for 1 minute 50 seconds or something like that...-.-U  Either way it's still better if you check it out on the first try when demo starts. I'm just seeking attention TT^TT   It's been so rainy this past few days, that it seems as if Spring just came by and quickly went home then Winter realized he still haven't finished his job around here. 
This aside, within 25 days I'll have to face Nyx in PP3... Anyone played Persona series yet? I haven't played the entire series but after watching P4 the Animation I became a huge fan. ❤
I really like their UI and the story in PP3 is like watching 3 seasons where in each a different villain shows up.  Changing topic again, as I thought this week hasn't been really fruit-full at all. Thank you for reading this boring post. m(-_-)m  

Here are somethings for you to forgive me...

Posting Again After 2 days!

Okay, so I haven't really posted anything decent these past few days, specially because of the busy-week issue. I'm still struggling to figure out and arrange the credits video, though it's currently pending along with the last three ending images for demo. I'll try as soon as I can to finally post some previews before March ends. Until then, please bear with me. ^^

In the mean time here's a catchy energetic song! (^o^)/

Another Boring Post Update...

Just finished 2 out of 5 ending images and the results on game screen are fantastic! Though Mizuno's stalker-like-smile is really creepy... Anyhow... I'm glad that the new Power-point version for Windows 8 can export your slideshows in video. Now that's another good news. Surely, using it will costs time but I prefer it more! ^^
I'm looking forward on finishing the ending images to finally post a sneak-peek. For now, here's a short cute animation I ran into months ago. Don't you find it cute??? :3

Contemplating...4

Still currently working on the 2nd ending image, finished the first one last night. *Phew*   Thinking of posting the images as soon as I finish all 5 of them ^^ Unfortunately the busy week is back again so next week won't be very productive... Luckily we're almost near the month of April, and the long awaited Spring break will finally come!!! *u* That's it for now >.<

What I'm Doing Now...

Alright! I'm almost done with the closing images, 5 for exact each for every 5 endings on demo. Since making a closing image of them in complete needs time and a lot more work I decided to stick with the chibis *-* Easy, cute and colorful!!! ^3^  Okay!I'm just being lazy TT^TT
As for the credits I really need to remake it editing here and there. There's also the ending corner that I still need to figure out, not to mention the sprites! O.O Okay, I admit it... We're still halfway there... -.-U  Thank you for being sooo patient  and keeping up with me >.<

Ciao!

I'm posting again after taking a 2 days break ❤ Which consisted of playing some demos and attending a birthday party. There are times you just need to relax. Anyway... here's a quick sketch I made of Riko in "her" three cosplays for the cultural festival in Conspiracy's full game. Isn't "he" adorable?

Feel Free To Hate Me ❤

As expected I am now diverting my attention back on CGs completely putting aside the sprites. MY GAWD! Even I hate myself for it >.<  Ah, but I'm satisfied at how the "new" sprites look! *insert evil laugh here*  Preview! Preview!

*0* Whoah~~~ I love my work ❤ *cough*narcissist*cough**cough*   Anyway as mentioned before I am now reprising the artwork for CGs! The Demo has 2 of 'em which are available on the Special Ending + CG as mentioned in an earlier post *am i a freakin' masochist?!*  So how do demo release work anyway??? Do you have to post a walk-through if one ending isn't easy to obtain??? *duh...i'm soo stupid* 
I'm pretty sure I'll have to make a walk-through in case one of the endings are hard to get, specially the CG part.
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  There are actually two secret characters in the game's full version!!!

Contemplating...3

I've finished doing the easy part, meaning making sprites in a bigger canvas in order to make their lineart thin. Now I'm heading to the part I hate most when working on sprites... Adjusting and resizing them to fit in a 800 x 600 pixels, which is really much smaller than sprites' original measure. TT-TT
Perfectionist freak as I am, I always try to fit each and every sprite but somehow I'm never satisfied with the results leading to sprite work on game screen undone and me concentrating my attention on other things.  ;_; I wonder how most game developers manage to handle these things ☹ Makes me want to cry badly....

Sprite Presentation: Katsuo

Now, we have Katsuo's sprite presentation!!! I've finally finished all characters including the two leading men ^0^ I bet K's fans are happy to finally see him in his full sprite ❤ 

Lower bottom is Katsuo wearing glasses XD

I'll start putting their sprites on screen game to see how they look like and determine their height. 

Sprite Presentation: Yuu

OH MY GAWD *~* I'm almost there!!! Can't believe only one sprite presentation left!!! Yohoo!! \(^o^)/
Here's our second prince in his full splendour! He'll cook you foods fit for a 5 star restaurant ;D

No Yuu fans out there?

Sprite Presentation: Mizuno

Hooray! Thus we have finished the female characters in "Conspiracy"... Which means only the two main characters are left  >.0 Hohoho! I bet you're getting excited, same here! Can't believe I'm about to make Yuu and Katsuo's sprite presentation (at loooooong last ). With whom do you think I'll start working on now? Ohh... *°*  You'll just have to wait and see ;) 

Contemplating...2

Okay, so clearly today I'm not much in the mood on working on Mizuno's sprite and her expressions.. I don't why, but I hope my currently artistic mood wouldn't sway the other way around now that only 3 sprites' presentations are remaining. :(  My gawd -_-""
I'm guessing demo release between April-May might actually happen, that depends, of course, on how much I'll managed to pull off or if during Spring break I don't go travelling for long... Well, I guess travelling somewhere might actually refresh my energy (currently on 67%) and inspiration (lacking them nowadays). It's not bad taking a break for some time once in a while :) Hiatus? Nah... K's fan would surely attack me if I take a break now XD
I've been on hiatus long enough... But I prefer calling it "break" than "hiatus". Let's just say, I need some change of air... Sorry for posting another waste of time ;P

Sprite Presentation: Jin

Here we are!!! Jin's complete sprite version ;D I had fun making his "cute" expressions >////< 
Finished this last night around 1 a.m. and felt like a drunk working in the middle of the night. LOL XD
Will now start working on Yuu and planning to reserve the best for the most aimed guy... You know ;)

Isn't he cute? 

Sprite Presentation: Riko

Finished making Riko's default version or at least what will be seen on demo! She and Mizuno are the only sprites with more or less full body shot, all boys can be seen from waist up. Yep, I'm pretty lazy...
I'm wondering how many will fall for "her" "Charming smile"... Anyway enjoy!

Done Sprite Coloring! Ü

Successfully used my notebook to finish coloring sprites. So, this means I can finally start working on their clothes. I thought it would be hard working on my ASUS notebook but it turned out well (at least for now...) the only problem is I have to keep a constant eye on memory status. Can't risk SAI program to crash now. Good news is that probably around some days I'll finally post their sprite in full version ≧ω≦
Here and then on Lemmasoft Forums! Well then I shouldn't waste any more time  （‐＾▽＾‐）

Problems!

Argh! I'm sorry to inform you that the laptop I'm working on has yet experienced another damage (all thanks to me -.-) specially on the screen part which makes it hard to see although some parts are still distinct. Just now I was copying some files and transferred them on my notebook (which surely will experience damage itself) so until I can get it repaired I'll have to keep up with a medium size screen. I hate myself!!! TT^TT  Okay! Starting from today my goal shall be buying a portable hard drive USB!!! At least I'll have some backup in case of problems. I hope this won't be much of a problem :S

About Sprite Coloring

With the new sprites I learned to make their linearts thin ( thank you tutorials!) and to to adapt color base + single shadow method without using many overshadowing as I did with the previous versions. Adding many shadow layings, though gives a nice effect, spends a lot of time especially for someone like me whose working alone on these project. By means, I'm planning on using color base + first shadow + second shadow + highlight only on CGs (I'm really making things harder for me -.-)

Previous sprites

After coloring the sprites the new challenge will surely be their expressions (I get lazy when I'm doing them halfway).  Clothes and other accessories won't really take long, I still have their old concepts so it will be my reference, surely some slight changes will occur. I'm also considering the idea of adding comic-like-strip cutscenes, like on (P)lanets (Great game by the way ^^) for comical relief.

scene during a lunchtime conversation between Riko and heroine

PS. For those who still haven't played (P)lanets I recommend it! 

Coloring Sprites:M & R

Just finished coloring the girls' default features, will now move on to Katsuo. Gotta admit Sayuri Mizuno is not bad looking herself. I mean the way she looks is pretty creepy, but..meh, it suits her perfectly. She could easily be a yandere, too. (If this was a BXG of some sort...) 
Anyway, here's a quick preview! I'm getting good at eye coloring (✿◠‿◠)

Done Sprite Corrections!

I thought it would took longer than expected but luckily not! ^^ I'm done correcting all characters' sprite lineart, so probably I'll start coloring them. I'm soo happy! Yesterday I finally inserted the first set of CG (the one with the secret character) and I liked what I see (─‿‿─) I'm dying to show it but then...what kind of "secret" would that be? I hate spoiling the fun. :P
I also made some slight changes on the episode's 3 image...

Notice any difference? XD

 Better get to work! ᕙ(`▽´)ᕗ

Contemplating...

I'm posting some superficial post again... Not to worry, I have 2 days free time to finally work and correct the sprites \(^-^)/ Yes!!! Getting back on topic, I guess obtaining the special ending on Conspiracy's demo is much more easier than obtaining the special ending with CG. Feel free to hate me... Unfortunately CGs' corner will be available only in the complete version (release is still far-off ...). I really should go and insert the first set of CG, maybe it'll put my mind at ease.

Sprite Correction

Just finished Jin's sprite and checked the height difference between all characters. Unfortunately noticed some mistakes in each character sprite so I'm guessing I'll have to do an overall correction before starting to color them. -_-U  In the meantime better revise the game script and double check here and there... 
I'm really a perfectionist freak!!!0.0

So much for demo release around April-May...>.< Urgh! Not to mention the complete version :S Positive thoughts! Positive thoughts!  Thank you very much to those who support this awful slow me! I'll keep doing my best! 

Crossdressing Characters

The other day  I was discussing Riko's cosplay with a friend. About how it was a shame she's a real female and about how I might be making crossdressing characters due to "Liar Lily" or "Uso Lily" influence. I mean can you imagine dating a boy, although super handsome, has the tendency to crossdress simply because he loves girls? I'm reading the manga more for the story though. Can't help but laugh everytime I read it! :D

This is not yuri! Hence Liar Lily...

 But more than "Liar Lily" influence, I just wanted to make a bishoujo who can at the same time can pass as a bishounen. More importantly I didn't want to have the confident-gal-pal cliché...Urgh..Why are we talking about Liar Lily again? O.o
Anyway, I tried making a crossdressing Jin during our conversations and the result? An unbelievably beautiful crossdresser. Here's a primary sketch for Jin's sprite. Pair it with Riko in Prince cosplay and we have a Mizuno's target cosplaying duo! Poor Jin...

Okay,okay. I'll get back on working his sprite pose now...

PS. I recommend reading "Liar Lily" for those who still haven't read it! ;)