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vndev · 1 month

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Free VFX & Consultation for NaNoRenO 2024 Jammers!

Hey everyone! I hope you've had a great time participating in NaNoRenO this year! I'm Nai from Make Visual Novels, though I imagine more of you know me either through our live team building events in DevTalk, or from the other jams and competitions I run. I wanted to let you guys know that, for a limited time, I'm offering free consultations for jammers participating in NaNoRenO2024. With those consultations, I'll also be creating VFX for your title screens to help you make a stronger first impression.

So you might be asking...

Why would I even want a consultation, Nai?

Something went really wrong and you want to know how to fix it .

Something went really right and you want to know how to take advantage of it.

You had an objective that you got close to, but couldn't quite hit it.

You want to go Pro with developing VNs, and you'd like guidance.

You feel lost in some part of the process, and need help setting goals for your circumstances.

You tasted VN Dev, you can't imagine a life without it, and you want tools, resources & opportunities.

Okay, but why you?

I've spent nearly a decade supporting and coaching visual novel developers reaching their personal and professional goals.

I've read over 500 indie visual novels. I know what your peers are doing, and where they are succeeding and where they're struggling.

I run & judge for the largest sponsored visual novel development competition. That 500 was a conservative estimate.

My network includes VN engine & game developers, game, book, comic & VN publishers, merchandise providers & manufacturers, marketing professionals, crowdfunding experts, professional programmers, illustrators, animators, graphic designers, VFX artists, 3D Artists(specifically modelling, texturing, rigging, and lighting) editors, pixel artists, Live2D capable artists, authors, narrative designers, translators, composers, musicians, singers, casting directors, voice actors (so many voice actors).And, probably most importantly, people who are living the experiences you're looking for.

In short: If I don't know the answer and/or can't come up with a solution to your very specific goals, I know someone who can.

I'm in. Now what?

To be eligible for the free consultation and the VFX, you need to have a game submitted to the NaNoRenO 2024 jam page and follow its rules.

Having a list of questions to ask is a good idea. Having goals is an even better one. If you don't have goals, we can work on setting them.

For best results, you or a team representative should be present for the consultation. These are conducted between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Message me over on Discord (discord:naidriftlin) or in DevTalk(https://discord.gg/devtalk) to set up a time and day.

Some things to keep in mind:

Don't ask me to roast your game/be brutal. I don't do that. I can provide critique with suggestions and examples.

These consultations will be conducted live on https://twitch.tv/makevisualnovels. My viewers are typically your peers and VN industry folks, and usually not exceeding 10 concurrent viewers. A VOD recording will be provided to you to download for 30 days afterwards.

The free VFX for your title screen is eligible for those who complete the consultations. It will be tailored to your existing title screen visuals and delivered afterwards. I may opt to stream and record the process of making them.

#vn development #vndev #visual novel #nanoreno 2024 #nanoreno

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taylorgraymoore · 5 months

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November 21, 2023

In the interest of building a social media presence, I am going to try to post new stuff online on a regular basis from now on.

I won't say I'll do it once a day, because that's a promise I won't be able to keep. But regularly.

Some of it will be alright; some of it will be awful. Hopefully it inspires some people to keep reading. A lot of it will be diary like—free-form stuff. Like this. Most of it will probably be a bit like this. Sometimes it'll be poetry; sometimes it'll be drafts from stories I'm working on; or outlines. I’m not sure. I just know I need to keep stuff coming if I want to exist on here in any meaningful way.

I've previously tried to get my foot in the door the traditional way. Submitting stuff to journals, small presses, waiting six months for a rejection letter. Because of my personality, and the odd kind of writing I produce, and because it is also just very hard in general, I find this like pulling teeth. So I'm trying a more self promotional route. Because, (on top of what I said above), I am also starting to believe that, with such an approach, the best I can probably hope for is to be a minor blip on the CanLit radar by the time I'm sixty, with a small handful of what I’d done published. And I'll probably have to heavily change the sort of writing I do, over time, to get there. Not just kill my darlings but cut bits off their corpses and remake them in the industry’s image.

I don't really want to change the stuff I do: I like the stuff I do. That's not to say I'm not open to critique, I am, but I know I do not fit in that box mentioned above, and I don't really want to contort myself so that I do. I write for pleasure, basically—and that would feel awful. I’d rather stop writing entirely than turn it into something that feels awful. And I know I’m not going to stop writing.

So. Here I am.

No, this is not the best thing you've ever read. I promise it will be better, sometimes. But just so you know what to expect.

I'm looking into self publishing. I mean to self publish a couple of poetry collections in the near future. I have a novella I'm trying to finish too. Hopefully I'll still be able to get my foot through the traditional door with some other stuff--yes, I write too much. I know. I feel like I'm drowning in it sometimes. I can't help doing it. It gives my life meaning.

There have been times when literally the only reason I've gotten out of bed in the morning is because I have something I'm writing, and I want to get back to it. I love it. I'm married to it.

I am afraid that I won't care if it gets out to the world, because it means so much to me and it doesn't matter if it's only mine alone, it still means that much. But I would rather make some kind of imprint. Because even if writing is an end, what is writing for but sharing? You don't tell a story to a wall. You tell a story to people. Often I only tell it to myself. I am even writing this to myself. Is there anyone reading this? Not yet. Too soon to call. Doesn't matter.

I am on the SkyTrain, writing this on the way home from work. I work in a BC Liquor Store in Richmond. Sometimes I really do write on the back of unclaimed receipts, but I do that less now. It's a form of desperation. It makes the span of time less brutally empty.

Let’s see how long I keep this up.

P.S. I know there are typos.

#diary entry #canlit #prose #vancouver #richmond #writing #language #culture #spilled ink

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ill-be-istj-if-no-one-else-is · 5 years

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1/8 Hello Em. I'm in an analysis paralysis about my MBTI type. I want to find the truth and I've been reading about MBTI, cognitive functions, enneagram for a very long time. I will give you random facts about myself, sorry if some of them are irrelevant for typing. I'm a 28-year-old female. I suspect I have Ni and Se since I can't relate to Si at all. My core Enneagram type is probably 4,5 or 6 but not sure about it either. I studied Business in college, but I didn't like anything about it.

2/8 I was only active in college newspaper where a lot of my articles have been published. However, I couldn’t stand those Marketing or Entrepreneurship Clubs where very ambitious students come together, talk about their very important internships and act like CEOs. After graduating, I worked for a couple of big corporate companies for a while to earn my living and even though as a personal rule I never worked overtime, my bosses were always extremely happy with my performance.

3/8 I think it’s because I always worked hard, I did more than what’s expected of me, I was reliable and respectful. However deep inside, I was always criticizing the way people act in corporate environment: sucking up to the bosses, doing whatever bosses tell them without questioning, putting up with their egos. All these just don’t make sense to me. Recently, I left my job and temporarily moved to another country with my husband and I had no problems getting used to my new life.

4/8 I am a very adaptable person in this sense. I like experiencing new cultures and I have a hard time settling down to a routine (but sometimes I feel like routine is what I look for deep inside). I'm scared of serious responsibilities. I can be very chameleon-like sometimes. For example, even though I dread the idea of a wedding ceremony because of the crowd, I agreed to have a very big traditional wedding to make my in-laws happy and I was a party queen that night thanks to some vodka. :)

5/8 I can agree with other people’s wishes if it’s a one-time thing or if it’s something I don’t care / have any strong opinion about. On the other side, even though in our culture, it’s expected to have a child in a couple of years after getting married, I know I wouldn’t have a child just to make my relatives happy. I care about my loved ones and I like making people happy but I can’t bare the idea of having a child since I have limited amount of energy which I prefer to use for myself.

6/8 I also don’t think it would be wise to bring a child to this corrupted world. Given the chance to choose, I would choose not to be born even though I don’t want to die obviously. -not so subtle Bohemian Rhapsody reference- I spend most of my times writing my novel which I’ve been writing for about 7-8 years and doing researches about cognitive functions and Enneagram with no conclusion. I am a loyal and open minded person and I’d like to think of myself as an easy-going person too,

7/8 … but my husband and my close friends tell me that I make my boundaries very clear that they’re intimidated by my unexpected reactions. I never watch news because I don’t like how media manipulate people’s emotions. My husband tells me if anything important happens in the world. I don’t like seeing bad things happening, people hurting because they cause me to feel deep emotions I can’t handle. I care about animals, but I don’t have a pet. (for limited energy reasons above)

8/8 Also, since I don’t like the idea of eating a brutally killed animal, I’m vegetarian, and recently I found out the truth about the dairy industry so, I’m preparing myself to become vegan very soon. That being said, I never give preaches about what I think is right unless someone specifically asks for my opinion. I don’t try to convert people to being vegan for example. I'm not good at supporting causes as I don’t care what anyone does, as long as I feel in peace with myself. -Thank you!

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Hi anon, this all sounds very INFP to me. It’s interesting that you say you can’t relate to Si at all; you explicitly mention feeling as though you’re both repelled by and attracted to routine and are afraid of serious responsibility, which is incredibly in line with low Si.

The very clear personal boundaries, unwillingness to conform to cultural standards purely to make others happy, and particularly having strong personal moral stances but little interest in imposing or even encouraging them on others all fit high Fi. This also fits your distaste for some traditional business qualities, as a lot of those are Te-based and your Te is quite low.

As for high Ne I’ve mentioned the effects of low Si but you also mention being fairly adaptable, and a lot of what you say indicates you tend to take a long time on projects and you are comfortable not being particularly up to date on the outside world. That, in addition to your mention of disliking crowds, and the fact that your Fi seems the most apparent of your functions, is what led me to type you as INFP rather than ENFP.

As for enneagram, I would rule out 5 (INFPs tend not to be 5s) but it is quite likely as a wing for either 4 or 6. I think you sound slightly more like a 4, but 6 is possible (and I suspect your tritype includes both 4 and 6).

#mbti #infp #enneagram #Anonymous

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estrxlar · 3 years

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The Ghost Of You

16 - Is This A Good Idea

This chapters songs:

These Days - The Wallows

Stay away (it's like that) - TV Girl

Verbatim - Mother Mother

- Y. L. Perspective

It was Monday once again, and I was sitting down at the freakishly clean lunch table, where I nervously waited for my friends' long-awaited responses. "So? Do you guys wanna...say something?"

Everybody sat with their eyes wide, surprised at my explanation of how the other night came to be.

"You're telling me...that...you and Sugawara..were a thing this whole time?!" Giki slams her palms onto the table, catching the attention of a few people around us. "AND YOU DIDN'T THINK TO TELL US...?!"

Toruku puts his finger over her mouth, still keeping his eyes on me. I wasn't very confident that my friends would understand that Koushi and I had loved each other for quite a while. But I had to tell them sooner or later. And before anything is official between us, I'd like to tell them. They're my family, after all.

"Are you guys boyfriend and girlfriend?" Hikishi curls his brows, fishing out some rice on his chopsticks, and shoving it into his mouth. "Damn, I knew something was going on between you guys!"

Giki slaps Toruku's finger away, rolling her eyes. She twirls her short black hair in her fingers, still curious about my relationship with a boy they had only met a few times. "I thought that you said you were just friends? Not that I'm against it.. but.. how come you didn't tell us?"

Toruku chimes in, "Is this why you talk about him so much? Or why you've been so distant recently?" His words make me think back to the many times I had listened to their conversations more than discuss with them anything that happened with me.

"I guess I was just scared you guys would think I'm getting myself into trouble or something. I mean, none of you have got your eye on anyone, right?" I look at the three as they all shake their heads. "Look, we're not a couple or anything. We're just... overthinking things."

I loudly, laying my head down on the table. Truth was, I'd been wondering whether or not being in a relationship with Koushi was a smart idea. All I needed was a chance to go through my options and stop to think. Thankfully, Hikishi taps my head, pulling my attention towards him, Giki, and Toruku.

"Hey, we're still your friends, you know. It doesn't matter who you like, we're always here to talk and give you advice. Besides, we all like Sugawara! He's nice and treats you good," Hikishi says, turning to his friends for reassurance. "Right guys?"

They nod, leaning close towards each other to make a small oddly shaped circle. "Yeah, of course. Now, spill, Y/n! What has been happening ever since the party?"

"Uh, yes. On a walk home, we had both agreed to wait a little bit to figure out our feelings, but it was more so that I could realize mine. It wasn't so bad, though. I had time for myself and to spend some time with the volleyball team. They're loud and crazy, but they're fun. I can't believe they're all so respectful considering they're teenage boys. Anyway, we kept talking casually as two people who liked each other would!" I take a sip of my juice box, taking a deep breath from explaining so much. Still, my friends were all ears, leaning back to hear the frightening love story of Koushi and me. "After Oikawa had seen me at the party, he tried texting me a few days later, saying he wanted to talk. I brushed it off casually as any other person who's been in drama with him would and told him I was busy. But on the day of the practice game, I saw him there! He and Oikawa. Supposedly, they're the two best players on the Aoba Johsai Volleyball team."

"Oh..does that mean you have beef with them not only because of that party and because of volleyball?" Giki asks. By "you guys", she meant Toruku and me.

I nod, slapping my forehead. "Yup. And that's not even the worst part! We have to play in a spring tournament with them, which means seeing them more than what I'm comfortable with. On the day of the game, I bumped into Hajime in the hall. He didn't cause any trouble! He was nice and apologized and everything, surprisingly. I explained how I was there as a manager, not some creepy stalker, and even got to talk a bit about how life's been treating us. As for Oikawa, he didn't say much. He saw that I was at their game as a manager, but never confronted me about it. I'm sure Hajime had enlightened him on how I was a part of the volleyball team. Still, he could have told me something if he claims he wanted to talk so badly! Koushi noticed how I was acting strange when he entered the room and confronted me about it when we got to my house."

Toruku raises a brow, asking, "your house? So he spends the night now?"

"N-no! Well, he's never actually stayed an entire night. He usually just comes over towards night and leaves around two or three in the morning. I think his dad might be strict about him staying out late, so that's probably why he has to sneak back home. Anyway, after I had told him what happened, he understood, and eventually, we began talking about ourselves. God, it felt so good to tell him how I felt. And I know now that I didn't just like Koushi, I was in love with him. He just makes me feel safe and knows me so well. If we weren't separated by an entire school year, I'm sure I would have realized it sooner, but I do love him. A lot, actually. And if I'm being brutally honest, I don't care we only have a year to be together." For a second, I forgot that my friends had opinions of their own and began to blabber on about how much I liked Suga. They all looked as if they were just given a box or issues to solve. "So...do you guys think I should?”

None of them mutter a word and instead trade worried expressions, then look back at me. "Look,

Y/n. I don't think any of us have ever experienced this entire 'love' thing except for you and Toruku, so I don't think that our opinions would help very much. But..we can all agree that you've cheered up ever since you started hanging out with Sugawara. Hell, even your chords have been getting better. We've never seen you so happy before. So if you really love him, then we respect your decision to be with him." Hikishi smiles brightly at me, as Toruku and Giki nod along with his words.

I sigh, very relieved that I had such wonderful friends. They were here for me before I even got to find myself and my talents. How could I doubt that they wouldn't be supportive? It's them, after all. "That amazing, thank you, guys." I smile back, looking down at the poke bowl I'd brought in my bento today. "Now that that's over, we should probably make plans for our schedule. It's been quite some time since we've talked about it."

"Ah, yes!" Giki exclaims, shoving her hands into her school bag and fishing out a large piece of paper. "So, I just got this flyer for a band competition coming up. It's in about a month, so that gives us some time to come up with some ideas for songs and practice."

Each of us passes around the flyer, observing its letters. Although it was written in lazy lettering and small pictures, we knew it wasn't something to brush off. Booking gigs and getting our name out to the public was what we needed. Ever since we had published a small album of some scraps from a few songs we'd written, we've only gotten people from our families, school, and some friends we knew in the industry. And before we would sign with my aunt, she wanted for us to gain a few more supporters and fans to help us get the word out further.

Giki nods, happily drumming her fingers on the table. "Yup! I already signed us up. Since the festival has gotten much more popular, I'm sure there will be a lot of people there!"

"Great, that gives us something to look forward to. Now, for what to choose as the song..." I lean onto my elbow, stared down by my band members. They all raise their brows at me. "...what?"

"Word on the street is that Summer's Amp Fest is looking for more than just what people can cover. They're looking for authenticity. We think it would be best to come up with something of our own, " Toruku explains. Still, I'm confused as to why they look to me for help.

"So..?"

"So... do you wanna come up with some lyrics?" In surprise of Giki's question, I began choking on my salmon. 'Write a song? I hope they only mean words and not notes as well. I've never been asked such a thing from my band.' I think to myself, choking in distress while Hikishi handed me a cup of water.

I down the entire thing, steering the coughing to a halt. And not long after do I ask, "you mean, like, write an entire song?! Look, I'm flattered and all, but I'm not very good!"

"Come on! You're the one who knows their way with words, Y/n! You've written a few others in the past, why not do it now?" Toruku pleads.

"Because it's so stressful! And only in a month? Can we even be prepared by then?!" I yell out. "Besides, what would I even write about? It's not like my life is any more interesting or sad than you guys!"

"Tch, you're in love for Christ's sake! That's what most artists write about! Take a look at TV girl— all they sing are songs about being addicted to cigarettes, sex, and heartbreak. You can do it, Y/n!" Hikishi claps his hands together. "As long as it's impactful and sounds good, then I think we'll be fine."

"Yeah! If you'd like, you can even talk to Suga about it! Maybe he can help too," Giki suggests.

I frown, scared that when the time comes, I'll disappoint my friends. All I've ever written are a few words and such. Almost all our songs are instrumentals with one or two verses. "I don't know, you guys. What if I make something super cringe and bad?"

"Y/n, you've got everything you need to write a full song. All we're asking for is authenticity and emotion. Not much! Look, me and Hikishi will take care of the chords and notes. Giki can get everything prepared for us, and you can write the lyrics! A good song will get us in the spotlight," Toruku explains.

Although I had doubts about my talents, I had hope that I could grow a pair and put in some effort into a song.

"Okay then. It can't be too hard, right?"

"Koushi, this is so hard! There's nothing I have in mind!" I whine to him as we walk to the clubrooms. School had just ended and volleyball practice was next on our agenda. Today, the so-called so "guardian" was to come back from some kind of secondary school he attended.

The boy pats my back as I throw my head back. "Don't stress it, Y/n. They said it was around a month away, right? That gives you a lot of time to come up with something. And if you'd like, I can even help you. Though, I'm not sure I'm very good with words," he chuckles, running his hand through his hair.

"Really now? Your little letter says otherwise," I say, turning Koushi's cheeks crimson. As much as I wanted to go further into the playful argument, locker rooms were just up ahead. We departed before continuing.

Before I enter the girls club room, the sound of two girls talking came from inside. 'Whatever. Other sports teams have things to do too, right?' I straightened my skirt, hoping that my being there wouldn't be an issue.

I carefully open the door, peeking my head inside of it. I could only recognize Kiyoko changing into her sweat pants, but not the other girl. Once reassuring that it wasn't a crowd of people, I fully entered, closing the door behind me. "Uh—hello," I utter, awkwardly smiling while walking towards my locker.

The stranger turns quickly, revealing her figure. 'Who is this chick?!' I ask myself. She had straight dirty blonde hair, smooth milky skin the covered her body, and deep green eyes. I was surprised such a beautiful and classy girl was here in a gym locker room.

She looks me up and down, attempting to return the smile. "Oh—hi! You must be the new manager. My name is Eclair, it's nice to meet you!"

Vote pls and ty ok bye ily

- estrxlar

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