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lavendeerstudios · 5 months

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Threads of You: Beyond the Bay 🌊 Monthly Devlog #2: November 30th, 2023

Yet another month, another devlog... Hey, everyone! 🎉 Welcome to the mass post for all things Threads of You: Beyond the Bay, where we spill the beans on what's been brewing... behind the scenes.

This month has been a whirlwind as we inch closer to the big reveal of our demo! Crunch time has hit, and the Lavendeer team has been putting in extra hours. How about a virtual pat on the back for our hard work? 🙌

But, hey, enough about that. Let's dive right in! ✨

Our socials! @lavendeerstudios | Follow our Twitter!

Programming wise, it's been busy this month! Relationship modifiers, arguably one of the most important things in a romance otome game, between the MC (You) and the characters were successfully implemented.

Alongside that, we've refined our scenes with proper animations to both our characters and UI to make it flow smoother and look pleasing to the eyes! It should also easier to navigate.

On the aesthetic front, our commissioned GUI is now not only complete, but seamlessly integrated into the game! Huge thanks to @sitraxis! We've shown a couple of sneak peeks, but look forward to more now that our key art made by Somate Studio is finished! Big thanks to them as well, we can't wait to show you guys how it looks!

The character customization progress has also undergone a significant overhaul. With a keen focus on every one of our players getting the representation they deserve, we've decided to add more options! Down to more skin tones (including albinism/vitiligo) to even adding religious wear and fashion styles. Feel free to send suggestions under this Twitter post!

Last but certainly not least, the programming team (it's just Lumi) has implemented a series of choices which can further personalize the main character and will reflect in-game (such as height or education)!

Our art team has also achieved a significant amount of milestones as well! The car interior/exterior BG art is now a finished masterpiece thanks to chuupew, Lumi, and newcomer, Jin!

BG art of the Hostel and its interior is currently a WIP, but we are expecting its completion pretty soon. All character sprites have been finished and 6/7 have been posted to all of our socials! Glad you guys are loving them. Huge thanks to @134340zzz and chuupew!

We have one more CG in the works as well! Keep an eye out for that~

Our commissioned keychains and standee designs have also been finished! Big thanks to mochibunny & Luii Lafete! The designs were made for Kickstarter, but Kickstarter's been sort of an issue for us recently... so we'll keep you updated with what we decide to do with these newly made designs.

Fun fact! Our character release sheets were actually inspired by my (siilycat/ai) scuffed Apple notes drawings. I was not home, but I still wanted to share my ~~artistic~~ vision SOMEHOW and I'm glad I did so through my notes app! (I am the only one on the team with no artistic talent whatsoever, but they turned it into something great!)

Who let me cook?

After further inspection, we realized how... lifeless and subpar some of the writing feels. So we have decided to revisit it and put life into an otherwise mediocre script.

Writing is pretty important in a visual NOVEL and we don't want to disappoint the people who play it. Hope you guys enjoy the new, revised script. We also had a concerning amount of... grammatical errors relating to past/present tense.

We also added more descriptive sections based on the player's choices which is always fun!

This has been a HUGE month for social media, most especially over on Twitter! We released 6/7 of our characters and VAs were announced! In case you missed it, here are the posts announcing the characters!

The stars ⭐ are the fan favourites! And their VAs in respective order are...

[not yet announced] Cam Raleigh, Wyatt Quinn Quiggley - Twitter | Twitch Noah Keawekane, Vince Matador - Twitter Noir Thornton, Jean Williams - Twitter Phil Ava, Andrew Mitchell - @philsterman01 | Twitter | YouTube Jerron Bacat, Kevin Zuño - Twitter | Twitch and one more coming soon...

In other news, we went from 100 to 1000 followers on Twitter in a month! Isn't that crazy? We were really worried about marketing the game, but I think we're making good progress!

Besides that, we have also started working on the itch.io and kickstarter page! Speaking of kickstarter, we're having issues with it so we're thinking of approaching a couple of publishers... Any suggestions or advice? Hit us up on Twitter!

We also received fanart for the first time! A huge win! Our dear artists were so happy to hear that someone loved their character designs enough to draw them themselves!

Go check these wonderful artists out!

bluuescluues - @BluuClr haven - @vipersiia GreenVampBun(Only peace) - @Mesaku18

Thank you so so much for the fanart, you have NO IDEA how happy you've made the Lavendeer team 💖

Our plans for the next month include things like revealing our beautiful key art and final character, holding a raffle to celebrate the support we've gotten, finishing character customization and character expressions, and implementing a unique OST for the demo!

Commissioning music as a person who doesn't know anything about music is a really hard thing to do by the way. Shoutout to our composer, Ben Sigerson for putting up with my bullshit and going COMPLETELY based off of vibes. It's genuinely really good music and we're really low on budget so we thank him for all that he's done.

We really can't wait for you guys to see what we've been cookin' up for the past year. Also, stay on the lookout for an in character q&a soon!

#devlog #game development #visual novel #renpy game #otome game #renpy #vn #vndev #indie game #renpy visual novel #interactive fiction #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #lavendeerstudios

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taraandtarot · 12 days

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Hiya!

This is a Gimmick Blog for Tara from the mobile otome game Love and Deepspace. As such, I have no professional association with Papergames, INFOLD PTE LTD., or the game itself. This is just for fun!

Asks are currently open, and Mun is over 21, so NSFW is acceptable but will be tagged accordingly. As such, this makes this blog 18+, so do not follow or interact if you are a minor.

All asked will be answered in character as Tara unless specified otherwise. I have the right to delete any ask, for any reason, without disclosing why. Please be respectful of Mun as a person and Tara as a character.

In Character Dialogue with either be in solid pink or in a gradient depending on what device Mun is currently using (because formatting is hard, aha).

While you’re here, please check out the other gimmick blogs for our beloved L&DS characters!

Xavier’s Blog -> @xavier-starlight

Rafayel's Blog -> @rafayel-fishie 🌊

Zayne's Blog -> @zayne-snowman ❄️

Jeremiah's Blog -> @jeremiahofphilo 🌷

Thomas's Blog -> @thomasicism 🗒

Astra's Blog -> @sasstras-gaze 💎

MC's Blog -> @aethercodeevol ❤️‍🩹

Captain Jenna’s Blog -> @unicorns-captain 👩‍✈️🩷

Anon Icons Currently Taken: [💌, 🦴, 🥑, 🌷, 📚, 🦅, 🐸]

#l&ds gimmick blog #l&ds rp #love and deepspace rp #The Fortune Teller ;; (Mun Tag)

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moonlightequin1 · 7 months

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♡ Welcome to my Tumblr Page ♡

‼️ BYF (Before you follow):

- My account is NOT a spoiler free zone! I will reblog and post things that are up-to-date with the main story which means I will not refrain from posting/reblogging Book 7 spoilers!

- I am a huge Ramshackle, Heartshackle, Diasomnia, and Crowley enthusiast, so I won't really be interacting with accounts hate on them. Don't worry, I will respect your opinions about these characters. We all have our preferences.

- I am mainly yuu/prefect multishipper and twst OCxCanon shipper! So if that's not what you are into, then it's best to avoid my page.

- I am NOT comfortable with Malleus X Lilia or Silver X Lilia content. So if you ship one of those ships (or perhaps both), please don't interact with me! I am not comfortable seeing these dynamics in any romantic sense at all.

👀 Information about me:

♡ my pronouns are she/her (but I don't mind they/them)

♡ I'm a HUGE TWST theorist! Most of my posts and reblogs will probably be mainly on the theory side of TWST!

♡ I am also an artist and OC content creator, but I usually post about my OCs on Twitter.

♡ interests/fandoms: Twisted Wonderland (main), Disney, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Nier Automata, Vocaloid, Gundam Wing, Cafe Enchante, Our Life: Beginning & Always, Our Life: Now & Forever, Ghibli, horror games, dating sims, otome games, interactive fiction, romantasy books, etc!

♡ Favourite TWST pairings: Adeuyuu, Silyuu, Malleyuu, Rolloyuu, Sebeyuu, Rookyuu, Vilyuu, Azuyuu, most Yuu pairings in general, Lilinor, LiliNorVan

♡ My favourite TWST theories/HCs: Trey and Sebek are cousins (HC/THEORY), Crowley is Levan (THEORY), Rook is twisted and based on Robin Hood (THEORY)

♡ Personal Tags: #just ray ~ reblog (for reblogs), #just ray ~ rambles (for ramblings), #just ray ~ art (for my artworks), #just ray ~ ocs (for my OCs), #just ray ~ theory pit (for theories), #just ray ~ edits (for edits)

Twisted Wonderland Theory/Analysis Masterlist (mostly from Twitter):

🌹 Heartslabyul

Deuce is the exception in the Prologue (Crowley, Ace, and Grim are also odd)

🦁 Savanaclaw

Someone died in the Afterglow Savannah kingdom...?

Leona's sleeping talent may possibly be used in Book 7

Leona and Idia's plausible importance/involvement in Book 7

🌊 Octavinelle

Azul has Tiana motifs

🐍 Scarabia

Kalim's Ceremonial Robes

👑 Pomefiore

Rook is a Beastman

Rook and Rapunzel (Crack Theory)

Dire Crowley's theme is nearly in sync with Pomefiore's Overblot OST

Meleanor's Lullaby and Pomefiore's dorm OST having the same ending notes

💀 Ignihyde

The Isles of Grief basis is Atlantis

Leona and Idia's plausible importance/involvement in Book 7

🐉 Diasomnia

Silver and Crowley

Briar Valley Tangled Festival...?

Sebek and Trey are relatives....

Lilia's necklace merch having possible symbolisms...?

Grim and Sebek's similarities/connection

Thread on Silver and Yuu's similarities and parallels

Grim, Malleus, and the Neverbeast

Malleus and Crowley parallels

Malleus and Crowley parallels (again)

Meleanor's Lullaby and Pomefiore's dorm OST having the same ending notes

🏚️ Ramshackle

The possible reason Mickey is forgotten or not recognized in Twisted Wonderland AND Ramshackle's dorm spirit... (PT.1)

What we know about Grim's lore (THREAD)

Grim and Sebek's similarities/connection

Thread on Silver and Yuu's similarities and parallels

Grim, Malleus, and the Neverbeast

Grim and Pete the Cat

Grim's connection to the Dwarfs

Yuu (the Prefect) is dead in their original world

Grim and the Chimera

Yuu and The Black Cauldron

Deuce is the exception in the Prologue (Crowley, Ace, and Grim are also odd)

🐦‍⬛🗝️ NRC

Crowley, the Dark Mirror, and the Briar Valley soldiers

Crowley and the 8th coffin (theory notes)

Dire Crowley is unkind...?

Did Crowley lose a companion...?

The NRC Faculty might play a bigger role than we think but Crewel is the odd one out

Malleus and Crowley Parallels

Dire Crowley's theme is nearly in sync with Pomefiore's Overblot OST

Deuce is the exception in the Prologue (Crowley, Ace, and Grim are also odd)

The Magic Mirror

How the Darkness and Blot work together & other considerations (A re-evaluation of my previous theories)

⭐ RSA

RSA and NRC's rivalry is secretly the Silver Owls VS Briar Valleys...?

Do RSA students see in black and white?

🪞 TWISTED WONDERLAND

What if the Heroes were punished to become the Villains as an act of revenge?

#just ray ~ intro #twisted wonderland masterlist #twst theories

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astrojulia · 9 months

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For the Astro Game

10H ⇢ how do you want people to remember you?

9H ⇢ what languages would you like to learn?

virgo ⇢ do you consider yourself a perfectionist?

pisces ⇢ what kind of art are you good at? (painting, dancing, singing, etc.)

pluto ⇢ tell something supernatural that happened to you

Hi siren!

Thanks a lot for asking 💙🌊

10H - How would you like to be remembered? Well, I would prefer not to be remembered, not for any particular reason. However, if we consider the lives of great historical figures and even myths personalities, they are often remembered when they reach the pinnacle of their success, only to lose everything and pass away in misery. Now, I understand you're not talking about this type of being remembered..., but I genuinely lack the ambition to be remembered posthumously. My focus is more on being recognized while I'm still alive. 😅

9H - Which languages would you like to learn? I have a keen interest in learning Japanese, and I'm especially intrigued by any language that my comics are published in 🤣. But definitely Japanese, because besides mangas, I would finally play all my otomes games and understand them.

Virgo - Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? I wouldn't exactly label myself as a perfectionist, but I tend to lean towards being rather anxious (laughs). My motivation doesn't stem from a desire for perfection, but rather from a fear of overlooking flaws in my work. I am driven by a constant determination to always put forth my best effort so no one will be able to see flaws (but yeah,haters gonna hate).

Pisces - What kind of art are you skilled at? (painting, dancing, singing, etc.) When it comes to art that I can proficiently sell or offer to others for their enjoyment, I must admit there isn't any specific category. However, I do indulge in casual drawing on occasion, take dance classes, and find myself singing along to "Bury the Lights" whenever it comes on my playlist. My artistic pursuits are more for personal enjoyment rather than anything that can classify as useful.

Pluto - Share a supernatural experience you've had Growing up in a family with a strong connection to the supernatural, there have been many fascinating stories, though I personally haven't encountered anything significant. If I were to recount something, I could mention a curious instance where I miraculously gained an extra three days to complete a college final project that I had been struggling to finish on time. While I might not possess any overtly supernatural qualities, it seems that luck has a curious way of favoring me when the subject its time (laughs).

#astrojulia #astrojulia talks

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theblueskyofthedawn · 1 year

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A little otome-like adventure for @ayato-kisser in the frame of @favonius-library gift exchange event ;3.

Sakura petals danced around you, cheering along with your team to the success of the last book. Your watercolors and pencils skillfully peppered the pages, and you preened under Lady Yae's proud gaze, who waved you all off, to rest and have fun.

O-hanami in full swing whirled in Hanamizaka, and you were quite eager to finally have a taste of the festival. Where do you want to go first?

1) Check the food stall 🍡.

"Isn't it the person of the hour!" your childhood friend's, Heizou's, voice greeted you among fried shrimps, candied melons, and dango of all colors. "Enjoying your freedom from the spotlight?" he chuckled.

He nodded toward the improvised scene, where the writer kept bowing and thanking the seemingly endless stream of fans.

"You could certainly say so!" you laughed, joyous. "And you aren't on a case either. Rare!"

"Oh, could I not afford a tiny bit of rest?" Heizou raised his hand to his forehead, picking up on your dramatics. "You wound me, merciless, merciless companion..."

You exchanged glances and burst into laughter, so needed after tense days of work.

"Seriously, though," he continued a few minutes later, after you picked up a small arrangement of treats, "I just have a lead that I wanted some help about," you noticed how the strain returned to his smile, "and I heard he should be nearby. But that doesn't mean," Heizou nudged you before you could comment anything, "that I can't divulge some time to you! Bet I'm still better at catching fair's fish?"

What would you do?

2) Take Heizou up on his challenge 🎯.

"Bet I'm still better at hoops?" you quipped right back.

Giggling and lightly pushing each other, you made your way to the game corner...

Where, of course, a dart game caught your eye. It had no reason to be so colorful!

And require good aim as much as hoops did.

"What do you want me to win?" you winked at Heizou, confident in your abilities.

"Hm..." he tapped his chin, smirking. Two could play this game. "A plushie of your choice," his gaze laughed, as between the pair of you you were the one to favor those, "and I have something in mind for later".

"Later, you say?" you narrowed your eyes at him. "I better give my all, then!"

Now determined, you focused your efforts on striking as many balloons as you physically could, not noticing how Heizou's gaze wandered around the fair, searching.

But you did feel his arms snaking around you just as the shout of triumph left your throat.

"Nice job," he whispered in your shoulder. You felt how he forced trembles down, and the smile didn't reach his voice. A soft deer plushie the stall owner pushed at you awkwardly hang on your forearm. "Mind if I step away for a bit? I think I saw..."

And he needed a breath, you understood.

"Feel free to do whatever, 'kay?" he reluctantly let you go, his smile in place but not fooling you one bit. Yet, you knew that he'll be alright.

What are you going to do?

4) Keep Heizou company 🌊.

You whirled around and caught his hand, intertwining your fingers together.

Seeing him mope made your own uncertain sadness, held at bay by the fair's liveliness, rise, and who wanted that?

Not you, that's who.

His evident surprise warmed your heart, and you winked:

"Did you think your favorite companion would leave you?"

You tugged him to the shadow beyond colorful tents, hoping that your blush will become less noticeable there.

Repetition of the ocean waves soothed both of your fraying nerves, and Heizou leaned into you, laying his head on your shoulder once more.

"Eh, I am a mood downer today, am I not?" he mirthlessly chuckled.

You pinched his forearm, threateningly raising a hard-won plushie in a smacking gesture:

"Nu-uh, mister I-will-unearth-decade-long-mysteries, you are not getting such titles from me. Everyone needs a break once in a while. Besides," you lightly pushed him with your hip, "the moon over the sea is the most delightful".

A spark returned to his eyes:

"You are the most delightful".

"Flattery won't get you anywhere," you bit back, nonetheless confident you are as red as a tomato by now. And Heizou, no doubt, saw that clearly.

"Won't it?" he teased, grinning.

"Brat," you muttered with a flustered smile, returning your gaze to the waves.

Heizou let you, squeezing your side closer to himself, whispers of water the only sound between you now...

After some time, Heizou tapped your nose:

"Hey, sleepyhead, didn't you want to find trinkets for the folks back home?"

Mindreader, you thought to yourself.

What do you want to do?

4) Relish in nature 🌊.

"E-e-eh, they'll survive," you whined, "stars are far more attractive right now".

Heizou chortled:

"You would regret that decision tomorrow, dummy. Wait here, then".

And was it the atmosphere of the holiday or your sweet pouty look, but Heizou leaned into you to leave a small, but unmistakable kiss on your lips - only to disappear in the people's sea a mere second later, your dazed gaze following his steps.

You didn't notice how a tall figure in resplendent white froze on the edge of the crowd and quietly retreated back.

Left alone, you turned your eyes to the sky, winking at you through twinkling stars' dots.

Would've you thought even a year back that a brat you smacked with naku weed stems would grow into someone you would love?

Oh, love, such a fickle thing.

...didn't Lady Yae comment on how inspired you lately were? And you could swear it was always the places that reminded you of him.

You mushed your face in the plushie.

However embarrassed, you could not wait for tomorrow, and the day after that, and the whole life before you.

"Didn't make you wait for long, did I?" his breathy chuckle tickled your ear.

You both, together.

[Achievement unlocked: In intuition’s sphere]

...Kazuha caught up to the two of you once you were leaving the fair, and you cheerfully waved at him with your intertwined hands, getting a raised brow and amused chuckle in response.

...rumors said, Yashiro Commissioner became even more elusive lately...

...winds of the faraway lands ruffled your hair, passing, unbothered.

As for you two, Heizou and you continued as you always were...

If now a bit more entangled.

"Five more minutes," you muttered into his shoulder, burrowing deeper into the blankets.

"I should charge you for derailing the investigation," he teased, pressing a kiss to your knuckles.

A little plushie deer proudly sat at your nightstand.

#writing #favoniuslibrary #network shenanigans #genshin impact #reader insert #Shikanoin Heizou

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majoyosei · 2 years

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🌊 [#SoulOfYokaiOC] Emi Hino 🌊

Another OC for the otome game "Soul of Yokai" 🧜‍♀️

🐚 Biographical Information 🐚

Japanese Name: 日野絵美 Rōmaji Name: Hino Emi Other names: • Little girl (Sakuya) Species: Human Gender: Female Hair Color: Jet black Eye Color: Grey Birth Place: Tokio, Japan Current Residence: Yokai Village Family: • Sakuya, the Tengu (Husband) • Sakura and Satoshi, the Hanyōs (Children)

🐚 Story 🐚

Emi was a businesswoman who, after years of work and stress, got ill, suffering from seizures and fainting. That's why she decides to retire on vacation to Kyoto. During her stay there, she suddenly faints due to her illness, being rescued by Sakuya and cared at the Tengu village. After discovering Sakuya's nature and curing her illness, Emi falls in love with him, staying by his side to support him and help him heal his wounds.

🐚 Personality 🐚

Hardworking Mature Serious Understanding Affectionate Stubborn Strict

🐚 Trivia 🐚

• After a time of living together, Sakuya becomes a little more open with Emi, developing a mutual affection that later turns into love. • Despite being a strong and independent woman, Emi suffers from a disease that causes her seizures and faints. However, she is healed after eating the fruit that cured the poisoned Tengu. • Her favorite food is unagi no kabayaki, also fish and shellfish. • She doesn't like candies or cakes. • Her favorite flower is the white chrysanthemum. • She likes mermaids and everything related to the sea. Also the porcelain dolls. • Her favorite animal is the mouse. • Her favorite color is turquoise blue. • The symbol that represents her is the snail, apparently hard on the outside but fragile on the inside. • Her favorite drink is coffee. • She hates the cold. • Despite appearing tough, she is caring and motherly. • She is good at calculations and math. • She likes to fly in Sakuya's arms. • She is a very good cook. • For a long time she is traveling with Sakuya. When he reaches inner peace and redemption, he returns to the village with Emi, meeting his brother and old friends.

Soul of Yokai (c) Genius Inc.

#digital #digital art #digital drawing #digital artwork #digital illustration #anime drawing #reference sheet #character sheet #soul of yokai #soul of yokai oc #oc x canon #sakuya x oc #soul of yokai sakuya #oc #genius inc #genius otome

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