demonicbagel

Made a very basic demo of the first 5-10 minutes, or "Chapter 0" in renpy. No visuals or anything. Struggling to get it somewhere to share it.

I'm learning renpy right now. I'll just be doing a small demo for now, so hopefully it won't be too complicated. Lol.

Hmm. I see. I'm a little concerned that I'll completely blow renpy, because even if it's easy for everyone, I tend to have a hard time xD but I'll try.

Well, I don't know of any programmers or artists who'd be willing. I was told that I should make a demo to convince people to help me, but now it sounds like I have to convince people to help me convince people to help me xD

Well, in the thread I made in the Creation Corner section, I stated that I need a team of a couple artists (one for characters, one for backgrounds, or if one guy wanted to do both, then he could, but I think that might be too much for one person), a music composer, someone who has used Ren'py or knows how to code for Visual Novels otherwise or whatever (or we can learn Ren'py together, I dunno) and I need another writer, perhaps. I know what I want to do, but sometimes, when it comes to scriptwriting, I get long-winded or don't put in enough. I suppose it'd be cool to be able to get a hold of some sound effects that I could use in a commercial project just in case we decided to go commercial. Eventually, it'd be cool to have a singer for the Cinematic opening and ending.

Lol. I loved Katawa Shoujo, don't get me wrong on that xD And I'm actually working on the first chapter's script for my story right now. I plan to put it into my thread in the Creations Section when it's done. I'm not confident that it'll be good, but I want this story out there. Can I double post in my own threads if it's to update something with like.... scripts and showing progress?

Development of the project of this thread has started. We are the team called Purple Panda. And our project is an OELVN called "Our Healing Hearts". It will be Kinetic-Choice, in that the story of the canon heroine, Anastasia, will be kinetic. Players will be unable to pick choices to alter who the Player character ends up with. However, choices that change how certain things play out, and how Chase develops as a person (excluding most moral traits) will be available. Players will be able to choices from certain hobbies and interests, to whether or not he is nervous about a presentation. We have plans to add more playable routes which will be unlocked upon completion of Anastasia's route. These will include Chase's childhood friend, Lilli, and his manager at work, Amy. Potentially, two more routes will be made by pledgers from Kickstarter. However, assuming that one or both offered slots for this chance are not taken, I will develop two more characters myself. It is a slow going process right now, but we have been actively communicating and working to bring this story to life. Personally, I have been struggling with writer's block, but was able to overcome this for a decent while to write most of the opening sequences. We perceive that development will take several months, but we strive to bring high quality workmanship to you all. Currently, there is very little completed. However, I am confident that this will change quickly. We will be utilizing two different art styles. One for the character sprites (done by Aviala), and one for the CGs (done by deeyosa). Here is an almost complete sprite of the canon heroine: Anastasia. As I said, sprites are being done by Aviala. We have no CG work as of yet, but deeyosa and I have the concept in the works. Below is a very basic draft of the plot and most of the more important characters. Our Healing Hearts Basic Plot One day, Chase Adam walks home from his part time job at the Movie theater, and crosses the local hospital. There, he is smashed into by Anastasia Wells when she is not paying to where she is going in her wheelchair while playing with her fellow patients. When he gets home, Chase can't stop thinking about the pretty girl he met, and he decides to visit her the next day after work and class. This time, she is in her bed, and she welcomes him warmly, though she is somewhat worried that he will berate her for running into him this time. Chase starts visiting her regularly, and taking her places with the permission of her doctor. As time goes on, all sorts of heartwarming, dramatic, and crazy things happen, and their relationship blossoms, and eventually, romantic feelings are formed. Eventually, the two decide to become a couple. After this goes on for a while, Chase decides to propose to Ana, having decided that she is the girl he wants to be with forever. However, after he gets the ring, he gets an urgent call from the hospital that tells him that Ana's health is failing. He visits her, and succeeds in proposing to her. Ana accepts, and shortly after, passes away with happy tears and a smile on her face. Chase stays with her through the night. Unbeknownst to Ana, the old man she had helped was her doctor (she had forgotten all about him by now). Late that night, the doctor comes in to Ana's room, and sees Chase (who is asleep) still holding her cold hands. The Doctor reveals himself to be the old man that Ana had helped. Without waking up Chase, the doctor says “In return for your sincere kindness all those years ago, I grant your wish, Little Lady.” A flash of light springs forth, and the doctor disappears. Chase, who was awoken by the light, rubs his eyes sleepily, wiping dried tears away. It is during this time that he feels a soft hand grace his cheek as a quiet voice speaks his name. He looks up, heart pounding, to see Ana sitting up, smiling at him, alive and well. The “last” episode includes the couple's wedding, and the Epilogue takes place five years later. This shows Chase and Ana's life together. Chase has become a producer like he always wanted (albeit one that hasn't been in charge of his own movie yet, but is well on his way) and Ana has opened her own cafe. The two have a 5 year old daughter, who is seen running around, and stops to hug her parents as they walk together down a path in the park. Characters Male Protagonist: Chase Adams – Chase is a twenty-three year old college student majoring in Filmmaking. His dream is to become a producer of movies that will entertain and bring together all who watch them. He has short black hair that is generally messy, blue eyes, and Caucasian skin. When he was still in highschool, Chase played baseball as part of his school's team. However, falling out of a tall tree when his sister's cat got stuck, Chase injured his leg and can't play baseball regularly anymore. He is capable of jogging and such, but full on sprinting is a no. This plays no effect on his desire for Filmmaking. He had already decided before the injury. He still plays with his friends who are in the College Baseball Team in present days, but he never runs, and only hits the ball, favoring his injured leg. Personality wise, Chase is passionate in his interests, and does his best to overcome his weaknesses. He does whatever he sets his mind to it, but he only truly succeeds if he gives it his all. Half-heartedness does him no favors. When he's not into something, he usually fails unless given an incentive, at which point, he excels beyond belief. His problem is motivation and inspiration. He has a little sister named Emily, and he cares about her like any older brother would. Of course, he often gets annoyed by her shenanigans. Female Protagonist: Anastasia “Ana” Wells – Anastasia is twenty-two years old. She has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , and is unable to move her legs. However, despite this, Ana remains energetic and optimistic, and a smile is always on her face. Ana has green eyes, light skin, and long, dark brown hair that goes down to her waist in the back, and curls around her neck and shoulders in the front. When outside, she likes to wear lightly colored dresses, and a Summer Hat. When she is playing with her friends in the hospital, she's often zooming around in her wheelchair, a hand on her hat to keep it on her head. Ana's parents died when she was two years old. She only has an old family photo from right before the accdient to remember them by. When she was younger, Ana helped an old man when she was walking home from the park with her mother (who was actually her Aunt). The old man thanks her and asks her “What is your one big wish, Little Lady?” To this, Ana innocently replied, “I want to be like Mommy!” Ana has a spunky personality. She is energetic and optimistic, never down for long, and occasionally goes from sad to happy in a split second, catching those around her off guard. She is very protective towards the younger patients in the hospital, and they call her “Big Sis” even though they're not blood related. Interest-wise, Ana enjoys cooking and baking, as well as art crafts. Eventually, she wants to own a small cafe that is decorated with things she made herself. (Legend: MP = Male Protagonist/FP= Female Protagonist) MP's Little Sister: Ella Adams – Ella is seventeen years old and a junior in high school. She has long dirty blonde hair that she usually wears in a bushy ponytail. She adores her older brother, but loves to play pranks on him and make him the subject of many misunderstandings. She has something of a two-sided personality because she is the Student Body Vice President at her school and, as a result, acts very serious and strict when on the school grounds or whenever someone from her school is around. Eventually, she gets found out by a fellow student, and struggles to come to turns that no one minds if she acts how she really is. It takes some time, but she ends up becoming comfortable with this, and has more fun at school because of not having to pretend she's “proper and boring” anymore. Once she learns who Anastasia is, she often pressures Chase into “going for it” in terms of romance. She really wants to see her brother succeed in romance, although she often makes fun of him for it. MP's Mother: Teresa Adams – Teresa is forty-three years old, but looks like she's half her age. She jokes that her looks are thanks to her family and joyful personality. She has shoulder length black hair with occasional streaks of gray that don't really make her look aged. Like any mother, Teresa is happy when she sees that her children are happy. She loves to tease Chase about his romantic endeavors, often jokingly pressuring him to get a move on finding a girl to “give mama grand kids!” Teresa works as a real estate agent and set Chase up with his apartment, saying that he could live there with minimal rent if he helped keep it in good condition. Teresa is pretty care-free, and while she does worry about Ella and Chase, she is well aware that they're old enough to make their own choices and supports them in anything they want to do. MP's Father: James “JimJim” Adams – James is forty-four years old, and has substantially more gray in his short dirty blond hair than his wife, Teresa does. James is a Robotics Technician, helping companies modernize their technology. He likes to watch baseball and was very depressed when Chase got into the accident that prevented him from playing the sport anymore. However, James got over it, and decided to assist Chase in the Filmmaking field, often giving strange advice that causes Chase to question his reasoning for asking his father for advice on a regular basis. Gruff, yet good-hearted, James has a hard time showing his true feelings, often pulling a very manly “Tsundere” behavior. He shows his love to his family through actions, rather than words. FP's Aunt: Julia Fields – Anastasia's aunt and legal guardian since Ana's parents are both deceased after a car accident when Ana was very young. Ana considers Julia her mother because she doesn't remember her real parents, though she loves them very much. Julia has curly shoulder-length dark read hair, and is a fairly rich woman, although her lifestyle doesn't show it. She owns a landscaping company that is in high demand amongst wealthy clients. However, she is quite humble with her wealth, and didn't squander it on a mansion or wait-staff. After meeting Chase for the first time, Julia was very hesitant and distrustful of his intentions, going as far as to threaten him with a scary look and tone in her eyes and voice. However, seeing how happy Chase's visits make Anastasia, Julia warms up to him. Julia is quite flirtatious and often teases Chase (some time after he starts visiting Ana in the hospital) in strange ways. For example, she likes to say that she'll steal him from Ana so he can keep her [Julia] company instead. MP's Best Friend: Lilli Jayce – Lilli is twenty-three years old, and only two weeks younger than Chase. Chase's family was always neighbor to Lilli and her family as the two grew up. They became quick friends in their earliest years, and grew up as if they were siblings, almost never being apart from one another. Lilli has violet eyes and shiny silver hair that goes halfway down her back. Lilli generally wears her hair in a thick braid, and decorates it with a different flower every day. Lilli has Aspergers Syndrome. As a result, she is very shy around people other than Chase, his family, and her family. She is also a bit of a savant when it comes to painting. Her paintings are quite popular, but, due to her shyness, no one knows who the artist behind the pictures are, as Lilli uses a “Pen Name” and never shows up personally in her gallery showings. Whilst Lilli didn't think she had any romantic feelings for Chase as they grew up, she comes to realize that she loves him as more than a friend/brother figure once she starts thinking that Anastasia will steal him away from her [Lilli]. Of course, this doesn't come about until Chase and Anastasia develop feelings for each other and make them known. ------------------------------------

It's not so much about the label as people thinking I don't take this stuff seriously xD

I have no interest in hentai whatsoever, however, due to my love of good stories, I will tolerate it if the story is good enough.... i.e. Katawa Shoujo.

Well, I also just said that they sound similar. That's all xD

Well, it's been like a year since I played KS. I thought it might be Hanako, but something embedded the K in my mind or whatever. Also, that sounds like a Porno version of Hataraku Maou Sama.

Well yeah. English is my native language xD Is that a hentai VN? I'm not really keen on those dirty scenes. I feel they take away from the story, though I guess others think the opposite.

Lol. Thanks. I really appreciate that you like my story idea. And I love the feels in stories, so I want to have plenty in my own work. And yes. Clannad is amazing. Also, I'm not sure how I'll get around to translation if I ever do. I can't find a way to learn Kanji for Japanese. That's pretty important learning to do, since I'll never understand most Japanese sentences if I can't read Kanji. Lol. It wasn't until I took my Japanese classes in my college that I felt a desire to teach English. My sensei, who is a very awesome Japanese native lady in her late 60's (unless she's turned 70 this year already), inspired me to want to teach. She did everything right. She made the class fun, but kept on us to learn the stuff, which was great.

Thanks. Are you still playing the Rise route in Princess Evangile? That's the one I'm currently on. Lol. at Mitch - lol. I completed her route in Princess Evangile first. I loved everything about it.

I don't have a script or anything yet, but I do have some character bios for my latest idea. They're not 100% perfect as they are, but they are getting there. Stuff in the bios is subject to change, so I don't really consider any of it to be spoilers.... then again, some parts aren't likely to change, so I might as well warn you of potential spoilers. Bonds that Heal (治癒の絆) Rough Records Basic Plot One day, Chase Adam walks home from his part time job at the Movie theater, and crosses the local hospital. There, he is smashed into by Anastasia Wells when she is not paying to where she is going in her wheelchair while playing with her fellow patients. When he gets home, Chase can't stop thinking about the pretty girl he met, and he decides to visit her the next day after work and class. This time, she is in her bed, and she welcomes him warmly, though she is somewhat worried that he will berate her for running into him this time. Chase starts visiting her regularly, and taking her places with the permission of her doctor. As time goes on, all sorts of heartwarming, dramatic, and crazy things happen, and their relationship blossoms, and eventually, romantic feelings are formed. Eventually, the two decide to become a couple. After this goes on for a while, Chase decides to propose to Ana, having decided that she is the girl he wants to be with forever. However, after he gets the ring, he gets an urgent call from the hospital that tells him that Ana's health is failing. He visits her, and succeeds in proposing to her. Ana accepts, and shortly after, passes away with happy tears and a smile on her face. Chase stays with her through the night. Unbeknownst to Ana, the old man she had helped was her doctor (she had forgotten all about him by now). Late that night, the doctor comes in to Ana's room, and sees Chase (who is asleep) still holding her cold hands. The Doctor reveals himself to be the old man that Ana had helped. Without waking up Chase, the doctor says “In return for your sincere kindness all those years ago, I grant your wish, Little Lady.” A flash of light springs forth, and the doctor disappears. Chase, who was awoken by the light, rubs his eyes sleepily, wiping dried tears away. It is during this time that he feels a soft hand grace his cheek as a quiet voice speaks his name. He looks up, heart pounding, to see Ana sitting up, smiling at him, alive and well. The “last” episode includes the couple's wedding, and the Epilogue takes place five years later. This shows Chase and Ana's life together. Chase has become a producer like he always wanted (albeit one that hasn't been in charge of his own movie yet, but is well on his way) and Ana has opened her own cafe. The two have a 5 year old daughter, who is seen running around, and stops to hug her parents as they walk together down a path in the park. Characters Male Protagonist: Chase Adams – Chase is a twenty-three year old college student majoring in Filmmaking. His dream is to become a producer of movies that will entertain and bring together all who watch them. He has short black hair that is generally messy, blue eyes, and Caucasian skin. When he was still in highschool, Chase played baseball as part of his school's team. However, falling out of a tall tree when his sister's cat got stuck, Chase injured his leg and can't play baseball regularly anymore. He is capable of jogging and such, but full on sprinting is a no. This plays no effect on his desire for Filmmaking. He had already decided before the injury. He still plays with his friends who are in the College Baseball Team in present days, but he never runs, and only hits the ball, favoring his injured leg. Personality wise, Chase is passionate in his interests, and does his best to overcome his weaknesses. He does whatever he sets his mind to it, but he only truly succeeds if he gives it his all. Half-heartedness does him no favors. When he's not into something, he usually fails unless given an incentive, at which point, he excels beyond belief. His problem is motivation and inspiration. He has a little sister named Emily, and he cares about her like any older brother would. Of course, he often gets annoyed by her shenanigans. Female Protagonist: Anastasia “Ana” Wells – Anastasia is twenty-two years old. She has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , and is unable to move her legs. However, despite this, Ana remains energetic and optimistic, and a smile is always on her face. Ana has green eyes, light skin, and long, dark brown hair that goes down to her waist in the back, and curls around her neck and shoulders in the front. When outside, she likes to wear lightly colored dresses, and a Summer Hat. When she is playing with her friends in the hospital, she's often zooming around in her wheelchair, a hand on her hat to keep it on her head. Ana's parents died when she was two years old. She only has an old family photo from right before the accdient to remember them by. When she was younger, Ana helped an old man when she was walking home from the park with her mother (who was actually her Aunt). The old man thanks her and asks her “What is your one big wish, Little Lady?” To this, Ana innocently replied, “I want to be like Mommy!” Ana has a spunky personality. She is energetic and optimistic, never down for long, and occasionally goes from sad to happy in a split second, catching those around her off guard. She is very protective towards the younger patients in the hospital, and they call her “Big Sis” even though they're not blood related. Interest-wise, Ana enjoys cooking and baking, as well as art crafts. Eventually, she wants to own a small cafe that is decorated with things she made herself. (Legend: MP = Male Protagonist/FP= Female Protagonist) MP's Little Sister: Ella Adams – Ella is seventeen years old and a junior in high school. She has long dirty blonde hair that she usually wears in a bushy ponytail. She adores her older brother, but loves to play pranks on him and make him the subject of many misunderstandings. She has something of a two-sided personality because she is the Student Body Vice President at her school and, as a result, acts very serious and strict when on the school grounds or whenever someone from her school is around. Eventually, she gets found out by a fellow student, and struggles to come to turns that no one minds if she acts how she really is. It takes some time, but she ends up becoming comfortable with this, and has more fun at school because of not having to pretend she's “proper and boring” anymore. Once she learns who Anastasia is, she often pressures Chase into “going for it” in terms of romance. She really wants to see her brother succeed in romance, although she often makes fun of him for it. MP's Mother: Teresa Adams – Teresa is forty-three years old, but looks like she's half her age. She jokes that her looks are thanks to her family and joyful personality. She has shoulder length black hair with occasional streaks of gray that don't really make her look aged. Like any mother, Teresa is happy when she sees that her children are happy. She loves to tease Chase about his romantic endeavors, often jokingly pressuring him to get a move on finding a girl to “give mama grand kids!” Teresa works as a real estate agent and set Chase up with his apartment, saying that he could live there with minimal rent if he helped keep it in good condition. Teresa is pretty care-free, and while she does worry about Ella and Chase, she is well aware that they're old enough to make their own choices and supports them in anything they want to do. MP's Father: James “JimJim” Adams – James is forty-four years old, and has substantially more gray in his short dirty blond hair than his wife, Teresa does. James is a Robotics Technician, helping companies modernize their technology. He likes to watch baseball and was very depressed when Chase got into the accident that prevented him from playing the sport anymore. However, James got over it, and decided to assist Chase in the Filmmaking field, often giving strange advice that causes Chase to question his reasoning for asking his father for advice on a regular basis. Gruff, yet good-hearted, James has a hard time showing his true feelings, often pulling a very manly “Tsundere” behavior. He shows his love to his family through actions, rather than words. FP's Aunt: Julia Fields – Anastasia's aunt and legal guardian since Ana's parents are both deceased after a car accident when Ana was very young. Ana considers Julia her mother because she doesn't remember her real parents, though she loves them very much. Julia has curly shoulder-length dark read hair, and is a fairly rich woman, although her lifestyle doesn't show it. She owns a landscaping company that is in high demand amongst wealthy clients. However, she is quite humble with her wealth, and didn't squander it on a mansion or wait-staff. After meeting Chase for the first time, Julia was very hesitant and distrustful of his intentions, going as far as to threaten him with a scary look and tone in her eyes and voice. However, seeing how happy Chase's visits make Anastasia, Julia warms up to him. Julia is quite flirtatious and often teases Chase (some time after he starts visiting Ana in the hospital) in strange ways. For example, she likes to say that she'll steal him from Ana so he can keep her [Julia] company instead. MP's Best Friend: Lilli Jayce – Lilli is twenty-three years old, and only two weeks younger than Chase. Chase's family was always neighbor to Lilli and her family as the two grew up. They became quick friends in their earliest years, and grew up as if they were siblings, almost never being apart from one another. Lilli has violet eyes and shiny silver hair that goes halfway down her back. Lilli generally wears her hair in a thick braid, and decorates it with a different flower every day. Lilli has Aspergers Syndrome. As a result, she is very shy around people other than Chase, his family, and her family. She is also a bit of a savant when it comes to painting. Her paintings are quite popular, but, due to her shyness, no one knows who the artist behind the pictures are, as Lilli uses a “Pen Name” and never shows up personally in her gallery showings. Whilst Lilli didn't think she had any romantic feelings for Chase as they grew up, she comes to realize that she loves him as more than a friend/brother figure once she starts thinking that Anastasia will steal him away from her [Lilli]. Of course, this doesn't come about until Chase and Anastasia develop feelings for each other and make them known.

I like your work. If I were working on a project and had a team right now, I would definitely beg you to be our composer. Your music speaks to me, and I wish I could work with you. Alas, I have no team, and thus don't work on a project. Perhaps if that were to change in the future..... I look forward to hearing more of your work, and I sincerely hope that we get the chance to work together one day.

Greetings, fellow lovers of Visual Novels: I am Mike. Cheese is my drug. I am a college student majoring in linguistics. I ultimately plan, for a career, to be an International Translator and/or ESL (English as Second Language) teacher. As a multilinguist, my specialization is Far East Asian dialects, most prominently being Japanese, but I have learned a good bit of German, and am currently learning Spanish. While I am not very fluent in any of those languages, my goal is to teach English to Japanese students - be they in Japan, or exchange students in the States, or even online. While I may be perceived as a weaboo, I have actually taken steps to learn Japanese, both its language and culture. I have naught but respect for the Japanese people and their culture and language. As such, I can read, speak, and write Japanese, if not fluently. I don't know much in the way of Kanji, but I understand Hiragana and Katakana writing. Anyway, I'm a writer, and I have been on the lookout for people to create a manga or visual novel with me, and I eventually came across this site, which looks quite active to me. I decided to join, if not for forming a team, then at least for perhaps making friends who are just as passionate about this stuff as I am, though having a way to make a visual novel or manga that I can share with people would be great, too. My current idea is for a manga (which, with adequate ideas and thinking could be made into a visual novel.... maybe). It takes place somewhere in the states, but I want to try to make it as friendly to Japanese culture as possible for such a setting. The Male Protagonist is a college student named Chase who wants to become a Filmmaker. He used to play baseball, but an injury to his leg prevents his further participation. He had always had an interest in film, however, so it wasn't a big loss. One day while he is walking home from work at the popluar movie theater in town, he passes by the local hospital. There are patients who are well enough to be out and about playing outside. One of them is a young woman bound to a wheelchair. Her name is Anastasia, and she has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS for short), and is thus in her legs. While playing, Anastasia is attempting to catch a thrown frizbee, and ultimately runs into Chase as she is not paying attention to where she is going. As Chase is smashed, he experiences the "Smiling Pain", where, even though he's hurting really bad, he's got a pained smile on his face, and he looks like he feels great. This painful meeting between the two leads to a great many things happening, both good and bad. Over time, the two become close. I have plans for a slight supernatural feel to the story, but I'm not entirely sure how to fit it in without it just seeming out of place. I have a great love for romantic stories, and my favorite anime include Kobato, Searching for the Full Moon, Seto no Hanayome, and Clannad. My favorite Visual novels right now are Princess Evangile (Finished only one route so far, currently immersed in another) and If My Heart Had Wings (again only finished one route). Anyway, I consider myself to be a nice person, so I hope I can get to know you guys and be friends.