Dev Diary #16

Dev Diary #07

 Here's to another week of an update!

So far, I have managed to write a couple of scenes for "Pink Rose" (the title of Bus Stop's work in progress revamp) and boy am I amazed how different the writing is now compared to the original! Likewise, some of the earlier choices will now have consequences within the game. 

Meanwhile, I've been toying around the basic interface over at Ren'Py to facilitate working on the custom UI for when the time comes (I already have some thumbnail sketches for the UI design) and experimented with the pronoun tool. Ideally, the new version will have the option for players to choose not only Fujioka's gender (making BS also BxB) but her pronoun. I posted a video preview of it exclusively over at ko-fi. Before the Tale, on the other hand, is pending while I'm updating my commission sheets with new art samples. All in all, the plan this month is to chill and recharge my creative fuel after working on "White Book" last month. If possible I want to avoid burn-out which will only hinder the projects even more. 

That's all I have for this week. Thanks for dropping by! 

Nocturnal Affair Release

Nocturnal Affair is finally released!

Yaoi Jam+ Week 3

Only a week left to the submission date. 

Yaoi Jam+ Week 2

Here's another update on how the YaoiJam+ experience is going so far.

Nocturnal Affair Demo!

Hi everyone! 

I'm proud to announce that Nocturnal Affair's demo is finally available for download!

I admit it's a shame it won't have any CGs due to lack of time, but we will eventually add it once they are finished and good to go! 

These last two months have really been busy between my part-time job and this game jam. I don't regret anything though. Taking part in this jamming, leveled up my skill as a programmer and social interactions. 

So was it really worth it? Absolutely! This accomplishment motivates me more to finish Conspiracy and bring to life my other VN ideas!

Moreover, as I mentioned before if the feedbacks for NA's full game is good, we might make some spin-off. 

In the meantime, please enjoy our demo!

Busy Jamming + Real Life

Hi! Sorry for the lack of posts here.

I've been busy both with Nocturnal Affair and real life stuff. Not to mention I started working for a whole week straight this month which is really tiring me out.

The game is coming along fine, art-wise. I managed to figure out a problem with some codes thanks to a coder's help at Lemmasoft. We will be releasing the demo for the game since we only have 4 more weeks left until the end of the jam.

In any case, I sometimes update my personal blog on tumblr so if you want, you can check me out there!

Have a nice day!

We Have a Thread!

Hi everyone! (･∀･○)

Nocturnal Affair has finally set up a work in progress thread yesterday at LemmaSoft. The character profiles we'll be replaced once the sprites' full version is done. 

In the meantime you can also follow us at our development blog on Tumblr.

Lemmasoft Thread

Development Blog

Have a nice day! 

Yaoi Jam Day 2!

Hi everyone!

Thankfully I found some spare time to write a new post. I managed to create a team for Yaoi Jam and recently we finally started to discuss our characters' design. Our project is called "Nocturnal Affair", it's psychological thriller with no nsfw scenes. You'll learn more about that once we settle a work in progress thread on LSF.

This is our game logo

I'll be in charge in some parts of the UI assets and script writing along with a fellow co-writer, And-chan. On the other hand two artists joined us by the end of May, Hisame and Sho. Hisame will be in charge of the CGs and Sho of the character sprites.

We might start a game blog for Nocturnal Affair on Tumblr to report our progress for this Yaoi Jam entry project. In the meantime we have 2 months of fun awaiting us. (╯✧∇✧)╯

That's all for today's post! Have a nice weekend!

General Projects Update

Conspiracy

This otome will be put on hold for now. So far I'm reviewing the points system and copy/pasting the script while trying to organize its label.

Yaoi Jam

Starting this Friday I will commence working on the BL project's art assets. The game jam will begin on 1st June so until then, I won't be coding any of the UI nor sprites.

I have also prepared initial sketches for the characters' sprite but wanted to confront a 3rd party's opinion in terms of character design and I'll be opening the thread pretty soon on LemmaSoft so you guys should check us out! 

Short KN

A few weeks ago I mentioned I finish writing this short script for a really short KN. I received the proof-read just yesterday and it's 100% ready to be worked on. Depending on its feedback I might make a 2nd chapter for the story. I will be working on this after Yaoi Jam, alongside Conspiracy.

That's all for today's post! In addition, as of next week I'm finished with the school year! (❁´▽`❁)*✲ﾟ*

Heading for Yaoi Jam!

I'm officially going to partecipate at Yaoi Jam! 

So, I will be putting aside Conspiracy during these two months. I'm really pump up for this summer jam! We're still in the development phase though but I already made some initial sketch for their sprites. 

Basically my summer will be frenzy this year between group and personal projects. I really love to complicate my life (LOL).

Will be posting more updates soon! Hopefully. 

Happy Halloween!

Today is the last day of October for this year 2014! How will you be spending the night?
I'm going to watch some asian horror movies which will surely make it hard for me to sleep tonight but who cares? xD 
My best antidote is to watch a good comedy, although terrifying scenes will keep haunting me for days. Hahaha...
If I end up staying awake all night I can at least work on the art part for the project, still have a lot things to do and I'm really looking forward on playing the demo. Odd right? :)

I should get back writing Conspiracy sometimes, but without the right humor it's pretty hard to write fluffy fluffy things... ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡
I also want to work on a short visual novel with few choices and image filled story, currently the one I'd love to start is mixing up with another story I had in mind. So for now, I'm trying to give back its original concept and write the script first just to be sure it finishes.
I'm really thankful to all of you who keep up with me. :D I'll definitely finish Conspiracy!!!

Finished Halloween Promo

Finished Halloween Promo for Black Lotus just now. Can't believe I finished it one day prior to originally planned. -Does it means I'm getting faster in artworks?-
  I'm going to post it on LSF on Halloween or the night before to fit the work for the theme. Seeing the results, I'm glad my coloring has improved. I must continue working on male characters more and human poses though, because even I get the feeling most of them are unnatural...
   Ending this post with a sneak peak of what the Halloween promo looks like.

Cold Autumn Greeting!

This morning, the moment I stepped out of house I was greeted by a cold autumn season. To think just some days ago on midday it still felt like summer!
Halloween is in less than a week so I should really get those sprite expressions done, not to mention I still have to work on those promo arts and omake for Black Lotus. Haha, so many things to do yet so few.
Once all sprite works are done, Pocoscon asked me if I wanted to make some omake or/and art work for the BXB project. I'm really looking forward on making them since it's also a first for me to officially release a Boy's Love omake! So nervous~~~~! ((유∀유|||))
I already have some slight ideas for the upcoming holidays though!
Seriously, this project is such a motivational after going hiatus on my own project. Speaking of project, I certainly am out of my mind considering my horrible idea! I'm planning on remaking once again Conspiracy's sprite for the 3rd time! Yep, I'm reeeally considering that possibility.
Shame on me, all talk and few deeds. ｡ﾟ( ﾟஇ‸இﾟ)ﾟ｡  Someone stop me from doing any more crazy actions!!! Hahaha xD

Contemplating...8

I wonder why we don't receive any feedbacks on LSF? Do you not find it interesting enough? Does it lack something? Or maybe with more graphics you'll notice us more?
It's mind wrecking not knowing your opinions, but no matter what you do I'll give my best to this project -mainly because it's not mine so I can't slack off-
Do you find it unusual that I'm working on a dark story other than my usual fluffy works? I'm a macabre cute lover through and through!
Ah well~~~ no use complaining... (▰˘︹˘▰)

If you're wandering what I'm talking about try stopping by here ↴

⇥CLICK HERE⇤ for our thread on LSF

⇥CLICK HERE⇤ for the project's blog

I'll make sure you keep an eye for us! ヾ(@°▽°@)ノ

Main Characters Finish!

Yesterday I completed the default sprites for Black Lotus' 7 main characters! -Yep,7. Got wrong with some numbers...- I already started making my personal rankings, but the finished sprites is currently making me have second thoughts.
Now, I'll be moving on working the minor characters draft sketches. After that, I'll take some break since from next week it will be a bit hectic on my side. For Halloween please look forward for a promotional art featuring Black Lotus' protagonist -*cough*I'm thinking of making him wear a sexy witch costume*cough*- 
I wonder who you'll be pursuing first among the boys available?

I even tried making some younger versions of them out of whim on my notebook.

Almost There!

Can't believe I'm about to finish the main characters' default sprites! Only one left and soon Black Lotus' blog ( www.octaveraingames.wordpress.com ) will be updated with some preview of their sprites! Of course their profiles will soon be planned! I'm still discussing it with Pocoscon, but overall she approved the initial plan.
I'm hoping to finish the last sprite by tomorrow, so I can start making the drafts for the minor characters! - Looking forward for Yasu's uncle ❤- 
Here's a quick preview of the sprites done so far this week! We hope you'd stop by on our thread in LSF or the blog sometime. Thanks for reading ^^

Main Characters Part 1 Complete!

Today I'm about to start working on the last remaining main characters for Black Lotus, then I'll finally move unto the secondary ones! I'm looking forward on making their character profiles which will be used to update our LSF thread or even the blog.
So far Pocoscon has found a secondary writer for the game script. So I must continue giving my best as well for our team! ^^
We also thought of making some promotional art for the game featuring some characters, but before that I need to finish all main characters!
Thank you for stopping by and reading this post! I truly appreciate it (｡･ω･｡)

Contemplating...7

Today I'm about to work on the 4th default sprite out of 8 characters for Black Lotus! I'm really enjoying working with Elle.  ((┌|o^▽^o|┘))♪

Before that  I have to finish an art request I received on devArt though...

So far things are going surprisingly well in terms of art, although my persistent longing for improvement is still ongoing. Also taking reference from still life images is helping quite a lot! During summer I even started giving personal names to certain colors I came crossed with, ones which almost makes difficult for me to reproduce, but overall I'm satisfied with certain improvements I made although so little. -At least from my point of view -

Ending this post with a preview of the sprites so far done. 

Black Lotus Project!

The project has finally a development blog! \ (•◡•) / 

As already mentioned on my previous posts I am working as an artist for a free BXB fantasy horror mystery. So far we have 2 definite sprites out of 8 characters while the script like the art is still in writing progress. For more info try visiting the blog Octaveraingames or visit the game's thread on LSF for us to know your opinion about the game. 

The characters' profile infos are soon to be updated so please keep an eye on us! Fear not I won't be playing hooky on this one -*cough*since it's not my own project *cough*- .

In the meantime he's a preview of the sprites I finished... 

Follow me on twitter for live progress on sprite works! @SHatsuyuki 

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