#syvnh

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress #8-9✨

Weekly Progress #8

Flat colored 14.5 SYVNH CGs

Fin DGM lineart

Finished 7.5 SYVNH CGs

Weekly Progress #9

Finished 7 SYVNH CGs (All CGs/art assets done)

Planned SYVNH next steps

which freakin' demon did I summon for this feat? idk. I think it took my sanity though.

For fun, the 14.5 CG process has been:

Sketches: 5 days Lineart: 4 days Flat color: 2 days Render: 8 days

Coloring in a cell shade style after developing a non-cell shade style has been difficult. I've been able to resist for most of the CGs, but when I got to this one... I just couldn't keep it up.

Perhaps one day, I could bribe Akua with enough money to give me a tutorial on how she colors. I don't know how she makes cell shade shadows so natural looking.

The remaining planned steps for the game are just script revision (I know I'm behind!!!) and programming. Both big hurdles, but... but... I can do it! I know I can!! 🔥🔥

Alright, that's it for this update. Until next time! 🎃

Final bonus: CG previews below if you're interested!

#devlog #vnlink #vndev #visual novel #syvnh

[mirai1269]

Pig shenanigans(Vincent x [MC])

That ask about Vincent's hypothetical pet pig inspired me.

Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel... HELP!! is made by @pumpkin-spike18

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It never accured to [MC], that he would step into a place like this. 

"Welcome to my humble home, [MC]!" 

Though the 'home' itself wasn't humble as Vincent stated, it was pretty moderate for the home of a family as rich as Vincent's. [MC] fell silent at the sight before him. Once they stepped through the large, double winged door, he was greeted by a wide staircase leading up to the next upper floor, and a man, who was dressed in a butler suit. 

"Greetings, young master!" The older man bowed his head slightly at the taller boy. Then with an emotionless face, he turned to [MC]. "I didn't know we'd have a guest over." 

Finally realizing the suddenness of it all, [MC]'s face turned red in embarrassment. Is he going to be a bother for these people? Is it really okay if he's here? What if he damages something? Like accidentally scraping the furniture? Or dirtying the Persian carpet? Or worse, breaking something, they would've wanted to put on an auction, like a century old vase?! He was shaking like a leaf at these thoughts.  

Vincent gave a light chuckle at the boy's reaction. His arm found its way around [MC] shoulder, pulling the burnet close, the sudden contact making the shorter boy snap out of his thoughts. 

"Bernard, this is [MC], a very good friend of mine. [MC], this is Bernard, my personal butler." As he said this, a chill ran through [MC]'s body. "If you need anything, don't fret to ask him, okay?" 

The shorter boy weakly nodded as a reply. 

"G-good evening, si-" 

But before [MC] could even finish, a loud scream-like noise ran through the house. In fear, [MC] grabbed onto Vincent, greatly surprising the red head. Once the scream died down however, [MC] quickly let go, muttering out an apology. 

"WHAT THE F*CK WAS THAT?!" [MC] shouted mentally, another, more gory kind of thought process sprouting in his mind.  

Surprisingly, instead of hurrying, thumps, paired with the sound heavy panicked breathing coming from the basement as [MC] imagined, a series of rapid little clip-claps echoed from upstairs, paired with... oinking? Finally, the causer of these confusing noises made an entrance at the top of the stairs. 

"William!" Vincent cheered, crouching down, with his arms spread wide open. In an instant, the pink, chubby figure of a piglet dashed against his chest, which Vincent embraced warmly. "Aww, did you miss me that much~?" 

[MC] watched the two of them quietly, pondering at the pair before him. The piglet was happily grunting into Vincent's chest, and Vincent stroking its head with great care. Seeing Vincent like this felt so foreign to [MC]. Yet in his chest, it awoke something warm. Subconsciously, a small smile bloomed on his face. Completely unrelated, his face started to feel warmer too. 

Vincent, not forgetting about his guest, straightened up, the pink pet still secured in his arms. 

"[MC], this is my 'son', Prince William Erik Ferdinand Albert Alfred Gustavo Malfred Minyon Raul de Champagne the 1st!" Seeing [MC]'s stunned face, Vincent quickly added. "...or Will, for short." 

[MC] hummed, then gave a light, warm smile at the little animal. "Hi William! It's nice to meet you! Huh?" He exclaimed, pointing at Will's nose. "Is that a little heart there? How adorable~!"  

Other than the nose, little heart marks were also present on William's ears, around his eyes, and, like a cutie mark, on both sides on his upper thighs. 

Vincent smiled, his teeth glinting in the sunlight. "Oh but, be not fooled!" He continued, lifting William up to his face. "This one right here is a known troublemaker around these parts. A stealer of hearts!" He announced, sounding as if he was scolding the pig. "And also, a thief of anything left on a plate, he he!" 

[MC] smiled at Vincent's remarks, looking back at the pink little creature. In turn, it looked back, with its dark, abyssal eyes. Its nose wiggled, head reaching closer to the young boy. At first, [MC] began to extend a hand towards the pig, but quickly decided against it when the pig stretched its head towards him. Noticing this, Vincent lifted the animal to him. 

"Don't worry, he doesn't bite. He's a very friendly piggy, right Wills?" Vincent cooed. 

The two, [MC] and William, stared at each other for a short moment, then fuelled by a little confidence, [MC] gently reached for the pig's nose, letting it smell his hand. After some happy grunts from Will, [MC] went in, and started petting its head. His fur felt surprisingly soft, but thin. 

"Wanna try holding him?" Vincent asked, not waiting for an answer as he placed the piglet into [MC]'s hands. In an instant, William made himself comfortable in the unsure hands of the burnet. As [MC] started scratching the lower part of his back, William let out a series of short, happy grunts. 

"See? He already likes you!" 

[MC] became more relaxed as the pig breathed slowly and calmly in his hold. "What a good boy." [MC] breathed out. Vincent gazed at [MC], his smile softening at the sight.  

"I knew he would belong here." 

After a while, Vincent started to feel that perhaps William was taking up a bit too much of [MC] affection and attention. 

"Well then!" Vincent broke the moment, clapping his hands together. "I say let's go to my room. It's perfect for studying, plus little Wills here still needs his naps. Come here Will!" But as he reached for the pet, it let out an angry yelp, tucking itself deeper into [MC] arms, leaving both boys shocked. 

Confused and unsure, [MC] looked at his host helplessly. "It's okay, I'll just put him onto the ground." But oh, William isn't some weak-willed pig. When the burnet tucked a hand under his belly, the pig gently bit into the sleeves of [MC]'s coat. Vincent let out a loud horrified gasp. 

"William! Bad pig!" 

In the end, Vincent literally had to tear William off of the poor boy. Thankfully, the coat didn't tear, but it was stained with saliva. 

"Bad, very bad pig! I raised you better than this!" Vincent scolded the pet, then turned to his guest.  

"[MC], I'm so, so, so sorry! He's never done this before!" With William still in his hand, Vincent pulled out a pristine white handkerchief from his pocket, giving it to [MC], who hesitantly accepted it. 

"... t-thanks." He replied, trying to get off as much of the stain as possible. It barely did anything. "... I'll try running it under some water." 

Vincent nodded. "I'll show you where the bathroom is." On their way, Vincent kept glaring angrily at William. "Little traitor." He whispered in a stern tone, but William just grunted happily. 

With [MC]'s coat drying on the back of the chair in front of Vincent's desk and with William calmly dozing off in his little bed, Vincent and [MC] were on the red head's bed. Vincent lying on his stomach and [MC] sitting sideways, both of them studying chemistry. Turns out, Vincent wasn't as good at raising his grades as he was raising William. Lucky for him, he became friends with a star-student of their high-school.  

[MC] wondered how this could even be possible. He had always assumed Vincent had private tutors or that his parents made sure Vincent had his studies as a priority. In the end, [MC] realized that even the fact that Vincent studied at a public school and not some fancy private one is a question not worth prying. 

"So, in more simple terms- hey, are you listening?"  [MC] called out, snapping the red head out of his daydream. 

"Of course! All my attention is reserved for you~!" Vincent replied, a cocky smile widening on his face, resting in his hands, his elbows digging into the soft mattress, while swinging his legs back and forth, giving the picture-perfect image of a schoolgirl from an anime. [MC] let out a tired sigh, turning back to the notebook. "But god, this is really boring." Vincent continued, also sighing tiredly. 

"I know, but this is important. Especially since you have a test coming up. So, pay attention!" 

Vincent huffed in annoyance, turning to lay onto his back. 

"Vincent, come on! I don't have all day, you know." [MC] pleaded, to which Vincent huffed more. 

"He's acting like a toddler." 

"Why should I even know how to solve a problem like this? I mean look!" Turning back to the notebook, pointing at the unsolved chemical equation. "Why should 'I' know this? It's not like I'll be a chemist or something." 

[MC] looked at the irritated boy, petting his back in empathy. "I wholeheartedly understand, but the sooner this is done, the less we'll have to suffer with it." 

Vincent looked back at him with puppy eyes, as if it wasn't him who asked [MC]'s help with the subject. Though, with Vincent lying on his stomach, face half buried in his arms, paired with these eyes, he looked more like a helpless kitten. [MC] almost felt his heart melt at the sight (only almost). 

"I know!" Jumped up Vincent. "How about we ditch this, and watch a movie?" He continued, with such confidence, [MC] started envy it.  

"He's not taking this seriously..." 

"Vincent, if you fail this test, you'll have to rewrite it, and then you'll have to suffer with practicing this again. Do you want that?" 

Vincent stayed silent for a few seconds. 

"Would you help me again if I asked?" He blurted the question out. 

[MC] felt his stomach tighten. That question felt a bit dangerous. He didn't know why. 

"I-I guess... but only if-" 

At that, Vincent flashed a smile. 

"Then what am I supposed to be worried about?" 

[MC] didn't know whether he wanted to laugh or cry. 

"Then why am I even here?" [MC] thought out loud. 

"Huh?" 

"If you don't care about the grade, then why am I helping you study?" [MC] asked again. Vincent remained silent. Without a proper response, [MC] jumped off the bed, and headed to the bedroom's door. "Tutoring's over." 

"It's about time I go home anyway."  

Jumping off the bed, the burnet remembered something. 

"[MC], wait!" Vincent called out, but the other boy didn't pay much attention to it. 

"I almost left without my jacket..." 

Quickly turning around, [MC] didn't see Vincent getting off of the bed, and crashed into him, resulting in both of them falling back onto the bed. 

"Oof- sorry! I- " [MC] blurted out, before realizing the predicament he was in. Vincent's hip was caged in between his arms, and said young man was staring into his brown eyes, like a surprised baby deer. Face flushed, breathing slow, eyes fixated on each other. 

[MC] figured he should stand up and let the man go, but Vincent quickly caught his hand, holding it firmly, but not in a hurting way. 

"Please... don't leave yet!" Vincent asked. "I'll take it seriously. Promise! Just... stay a little longer!" 

[MC] let a defeated sigh. He really needed to go home, otherwise Newt will think Vincent had kept him prisoner. Plus, he and Leon had plans. 

"Vincent, I must go. I could come back another day or-" 

From the corner of his eye, [MC] noticed his jacket... moving? It fell off the chair and bolted through the half open door. 

"MY JACKET!!" [MC] shouted. 

"My god, WILLIAM!!" Vincent joined in. 

And thus, the pig hunt began. At first, they couldn't track down where William ran off to. Heck, [MC] didn't even understand why he even stole his jacket. 

"I really don't understand what got into him. He's never done this before." Vincent wondered. [MC] continued to look around in the dining area, believing that perhaps William got distracted by hunger. 

"Vincent, I'd appreciate it if you helped me here." [MC] replied. Vincent huffed in annoyance. 

"Why do you even need to leave? It's not even that late yet." He mumbled. [MC] rolled his eyes. 

"Vincent, if you're not helping me, I won't come back anymore." [MC] retaliated. Before Vincent could even move, the familiar grunts of William rang from the room next to the diner. 

"He's there!" The burnet exclaimed, rushing towards the sound, Vincent following him close. Lo-and-behold, William was rolling around, playing with the sleeves of the jacket. 

"Stop right the-" 

Vincent, swiftly and elegantly, rushed to his pet and picked him up. 

"Got him!" He cheered, proudly. William shrieked and kicked in his hands, but Vincent's grip was firm on him.  

Much like the first time, the jacket was cowered in saliva and... bits of carrot? When did Will have the time to- 

"Here. Sorry, it got dirty again... ew." Vincent handed the jacket over, holding Will in one hand, pressing him to his chest. "I could have it washed here and give it back on Monday, if that's fine with you." He offered. This put [MC] in quiet a dilemma. He'd still need a jacket for that outing he had planned with Le- 

"I can lend you one of my cloaks. Would that be okay?" 

Even the thought shook [MC]. 

"B-but what if I ruin it?" He stuttered. With a calm smile, Vincent shrugged. 

"It's just a piece of fabric. Who cares? You on the other hand could catch a cold without one." With a blush growing on his face, the red head averted his gaze. "I'm more concerned about that." 

[MC] felt a quick flutter in his heart. 

"Wha- what is this? He's just worried. ...yet-" 

"So, when are you coming back to help me study?" Vincent continued. [MC] stared at him in silence. "What? I helped you, and you promised!" 

"What a way to ruin the moment, Vincent." 

With the warm cloak keeping him warm, [MC] bid goodbye to Vincent. 

"Don't forget then! You're mine for the weekend~!" Vincent yelled. [MC] rolled his eyes at him. He was starting to get used to these antics of the red head. With a final wave, [MC] stepped into his house and Vincent signalled to the chauffeur. 

As the car pulled up to the front door, a chuckle tried to escape from Vincent's throat. He ran straight up to his room and let it all out. Once done, William trotted over to his owner and snuggled up to his leg. Vincent picked him up into his arms and dig into his pocket. Feeding the pig a few carrot slices he kissed the pet's head. 

"Good boy." 

#stuckinyanvn #syvnh #syvnh mc #fanfiction #fanfic #stuck in a yandere visual novel...help #yandere #syvnh vincent

[oximoron-art]

The Death grip this game has on me.

This is @pumpkin-spike18 's Leon from "Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel...Help!".

I wanted to draw pissed off Leon because why not. Also, here's two colour versions of it; a more saturated one and a mega saturated one.

#oxidrawing #fanart #digutal art #digutalillustration #traditional and digital art #syvnh #StuckinYanVN

[faellustrations]

most normal trustworthy guy award

#faellustrations #„ #syvnh #leon syvnh #stuck in a yandere visual novel #stuck in a yandere visual novel... help

[hotmess-exe]

i just played two of the routes of Stuck In a Yandere VN... Help! by @pumpkin-spike18 and like... i'm so intrigued and have so many thoughts

#soooo much props to the dev/writer like wow #like 1 thousand thoughts #i need to be like #not in the middle of prepping my house for a shroom trip when i write them down lmao #so a fan tho #watching so so closely now 👀 #syvnh

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress #6-7✨

Weekly Progress #6

Finished 6 SYVNH BGs

Weekly Progress #7

Finished 3 SYVNH BGs

And somehow, that adds up to 10 BGs finished! (Why has math become so questionable throughout this project...) That's all BGs finished, a milestone!

It has been a busy two weeks for me due to holidays and other life-related things giving me anxiety. But that's over! Until the next problem! But that's a future pumpkin problem.

Next is 14.5 CGs to finish.

#devlog #vndev #visual novel #vnlink #syvnh

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress 2024 #3-5✨

ikr, I should call these monthly updates instead 💦💦

Weekly Progress #3

Reviewed BWBOK comments

Weekly Progress #4

Lined and flat colored Comm BG

Provided initial Comm designs

Sketched Comm sprite

Made edits to BWOBK script s1-s3

Planned new BWOBK scenes (3-4)

Started writing BWOBK s3.5

Weekly Progress #5

Finished Comm BG

Finished Comm sprite

[Fan project #1] Initial reading + comments

[Fan project #2] Initial outline review + comments

[Fan project #2] Provided initial character designs

Flat colored all SYVNH BGs (10)

No, it's not a cry for help. I'm just crying.

The Beauty Which Only Beast Knows

I know we originally planned to have the full release by the end of January and today it is... February 5th. Unfortunately, the full team became quite busy in January, but we are all still dedicated to finishing the project! We've made a new timeline and milestones for completing the project (hopefully by April).

[Secret?]

This month, I accepted and spent most of my time working on a commission for a VN project, which is why I listed "Comm" in my update list. I'm not sure what the marketing plans for this project is so I'll write more/support when it comes out.

tbf, if you're in the devtalk server as well, I'm sure you've already seen me talk about it and seen previews of the work.

Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel... HELP!!

Flat coloring 10 BGs in one week may sound like I've been working throughout the week to responsibly complete this milestone.

No, my dumb ass flat colored 10 BGs in 1 day.

Flat coloring is easy, but even 10 in one day hurts my soul...

I fully blame @usarin for cursing me to complete all 10 in one day.

Go check out their stuff if you haven't already. They make really pretty art and awesome visual novels, too.

Why do I only show 9 BGs btw? Oh, I was stupid and forgot I did 5 during the second session. I only realized it after closing everything that there was a fifth window open and it wasn't a reference.

[Fan Project]

I debated adding this here as these two projects are essentially unrelated to VNs, but part of my creative interests and will take a decent portion of my time. (Don't worry, I still intend to prioritize my ongoing VN projects.) I may change my mind on including it here in the future, but I've included its tasks in my VN to-do notebook since I look at that every day.

That's it for this week month! (I'm going to try to update weekly, but at this rate...) I'm going back to sleep 🥱 I woke up earlier than I wanted to today.

#devlog #vndev #visual novel #vnlink #bwobk #syvnh

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress 2024 #1-2✨

Let's start the new year of weekly progresses off with... uh, missing the first week 💦

Okay, to be fair, it's cause I don't really have much to say other than just list what I achieved. Everything has been pretty straight forward the past couple weeks. That'll probably be the trend as I'm just in the process of asset creation for SYVNH (everything is spoil worthy) and script editing for BWBOK (no pretty images to take).

Weekly Progress #1

Put together an artbook

Finished SYVNH BG linearts

I believe these were the last two BG linearts I had to do.

Regarding the artbook, that is unrelated to any VN projects I have. That's just a thing I put together for myself containing the illustrations I did for 2023 that I'll share with everyone once I'm done. There are a few details to sort out before I can post that.

Weekly Progress #2

Linearted 14.5 SYVNH CGs (All CGs linearted!)

How did I do it? I don't know. Just that came Sunday, I realized I just had one more CG to line so... let's get it done.

Here's a cropped preview of the main 8 CGs that finishes up the main storyline. The remaining 6 CGs is for Side B.

For vndev, most folks will say only to make CGs out of important/big moments in the story. Since I made the mistake of drawing my own projects, I make CGs for any moment I feel that can't be conveyed properly with existing sprites and BGs.

And also make BGs I will probably only use for one scene.

solo dev = no self control

#vnlink #visual novel #devlog #syvnh

[mirai1269]

Leon woke up and chose violence

#visual novel #yandere #stuck in a yandere visual novel...help #stuckinyanvn #syvnh #fanart #syvnh mc #syvnh leon

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress #46-50✨

I can't keep putting this off else it'll be 2024 before I write my updates. 😓

Sketched 14.5 SYVNH CGs

Revised BWOBK script (2nd draft)

Lined 4 SYVNH BGs

Eek, when you consolidate it like that, it really seems like I didn't do much, huh... B-But, allow me to present my case! And show some proof too!!

The .5 CG comes from me realizing I can cut a corner and just use a sprite for + new BG for storytelling purpose.

Wait, I said 14.5 CGs! There's only 7.5 here, where's the others?

This time, I think I zoomed in enough that you can't tell much of what's going on.

...Huh? There should be a total of 14.5 CGs, I think there's only 13.5 here...?

...

Well, future pumpkin will deal with that in about a month when programming starts!!

And here's four... Okay, since I don't know what happened to that last CG, have a bonus preview of the other 3 BGs I lined this week...! Totally not due to me opening and setting everything up then feeling sad I'd have to redo it to only show four. I've also started using the help of CSP models for some items in BGs. It's been a real life saver.

And for folks who played my other games, perhaps you recognize the figurines in this BG? :)

Additional to that, I've been alternating to also work on writing for our WinterJam VN project. I don't really know how to properly show that off so here's the script's outline + wordcount...?

I'm pretty excited to help put together and bring what I've written to life!! I mean, look at all the pretty art @akuakourin has made already!!

(I hope tumblr doesn't eat those twitter posts links...)

Alright, that's it for now! I'll work hard in the remaining two... (uh, 1.5) weeks of 2023 so I can bring some great stories for everyone to enjoy in 2024!

#devlog #visual novel #vnlink #indiedev #bwobk #syvnh

[pumpkin-spike18]

Demo 2.0 Released 🎉🎉

Thank you everyone for waiting patiently! Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel... Help Demo 2.0 is now available for download on itch.io!

We hope you'll enjoy this update and look forward to the story's conclusion in the full release! 💗🔪

#vnlink #vndev #visual novel #StuckinYanVN #syvnh

[mirai1269]

"You lied to me!"

"Just to get back to that other man!"

Little angst with (updated) Corpse Groom!Leon

#yandere #visual novel #stuck in a yandere visual novel...help #stuckinyanvn #fanart #syvnh #syvnh leon #corpse bride au

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress #34-36✨

Finally taking the time to do a writeup...! Um, what did I do 3 weeks ago...?

Weekly Progress #34

Prepped for Spooktober

Drafted & posted Post Mortem for VF game

Wrote 1k words for BWOBK

Sketched new SYVNH sprites

This was three weeks ago haha... I really have no idea what to talk about. It's been quite a whirlwind for me the past two weeks.

This should be the last sprite I need to make for SYVNH. I still have a lot of art and a good amount of things to revise before I'm done with this project, but... it's weird to think that it is coming to an end.

Weekly Progress #35

Made a base outline for detective story

Wrote 8.1k words for Spooktober

I've been (re)playing so much Ace Attorney the past few weeks. Phoenix Wright were the first visual novels I played as a kid. Someday, I do want to make a mystery/detective VN, but... I lack the confidence. For fun, I made some basic mystery outlines for a AA doujin idea, but I don't think that'll come to fruition for a while.

And then... Spooktober has started and taken over my life!

This year I'm working with @4noki-vns again, but this time as a co-writer! She had proposed a summary of the idea a couple months ago for a death game genre story based on Chinese mythology regarding Meng Po Soup. I loved the idea so much and I'm so glad it'll be a real project release this October!

Weekly Progress #36

Started reviewing Spooktober script

Wrote 9.7k words for Spooktober

More spooktober writing! 😝 To get myself to write faster, I made myself finish whole major scenes before I'm allowed to play more AA or read any more WrightWorth fanfics. That really lit a fire under my butt, haha...

I had originally planned to finish writing in 10 days (optimistic), 15 days (realistic), or 22 days (worst case).

I finished in 9. ✌💀

#vnlink #visual novel #indiedev #vndev #syvnh #tfpis #spooktober

[mirai1269]

Someone new showed up in school.

A few people aren't that enthusiastic about this...

Beta!Vincent from Pumpkin's twitter with the real one.

Both desings are created by @pumpkin-spike18

#yandere #visual novel #stuck in a yandere visual novel...help #stuckinyanvn #fanart #syvnh #syvnh vincent

[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress 2024 #13-15✨

I thought I missed 2 weeks, but turns out it was 3 🤐

Weekly Progress #13

Submitted DGM Page

Submitted 1/2 Fan Project checkin

Fleshed out about 1/3-1/2 P^3 outline

Read through + ID'd illustration points for Fan Project #2

Weekly Progress #14

Made SYVNH Script plan

Copied SYVNH + Side B to renpy

Talked with SFB musician

Drafted a pitch

Initial scripting pass for SYVNH main story

Sketched SFB Dove & Avia sprites (additional poses + outfits)

Linearted SFB Raven sprite

Weekly Progress #15

Initial scripting pass for SYVNH Side B

Finished 19 new additional SYVNH art assets

Coded in additional SYVNH art

Programmed in Side B link in main menu

Scripted in additional SYVNH art

I had a lovely two weeks of scripting 🙂🙂🙂

Yes, I lost my mind. Yes, it was mostly missing to begin with so no harm done.

Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel...HELP!!

As I discussed before, I do my scripting in multiple passes. Though, this time I checked to make sure my staging is good before doing sound bites and audio. I'll admit that it's mostly so I can listen to streams as I go through the rather mindnumbing task. There were 10 files for the main story remaining so I tasked myself to script 2 files per day. Each file varied from as little as 150 lines (like 1 file) to 200 lines (most files) to 300+ lines (1 ending) and completing 2 files/day took about 6-8 hours.

Scripting mistakes result in both above and below. ...This is what I get for calling MC's sprite "mcs" and the male extra sprite "ms" One missing letter gives me a black shadow jumpscare.

The Side B scripting was a bit forgiving. It's only 28 pages compared to Scenes 5-6's 55 pages. So altogether Side B only took me 2 days for first pass scripting. That gave me time during the rest of the week to draw... new art assets... that I realized I needed during scripting. Some of them weren't required, but I felt would make a scene flow better.

And since I'm an artist?

Of course I did all 19 of them.

Wait, this wasn't updated- Just trust that I did 19 new image assets, including 3 new sprites 😂

Here are some previews. Is that a familiar character? Maybe~

So yeah, I've coded and scripted in all the new art, but I haven't tested everything yet. I plan to do that when I add in the soundbites.

A Sky of Falling Birds

...Still don't know what sort of visual I want for the game so I just started making sprites and lineart. I might make a demo with just the flat color at this rate tbh.

I got some positive reactions on their sprite sketches, so that makes me shy happy ;//v//;

Peter Pan Project = P^3

Still no title, but I've gotten used to calling it P^3 right now haha.

I didn't get very far with this project in the last 3 weeks, but about a third-half the story is outlined.

The story comes in 2 parts. The first part is 2/3rds outlined (1.7k+ words). The second half of the story is two bullet points lol. Granted, The second half may be a rapid descend to a conclusion. The planning document is already 2.3k+ words, which surprised a few folks...? I think my longest planning document was 11k+ words.

Hopefully next time I update, I'll have more info to share.

[Fan Projects]

Not too much/anything I can show yet as project rules have me not sharing until specific dates. It will be for Ace Attorney and D. Gray Man c:

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[pumpkin-spike18]

✨Weekly Progress #11-12✨

Weekly Progress #11

Wrote 400+ words for BWBOK (fin)

Prepared SYVNH script for editing, discussed with editor

Wrote 2.9k+ words for a gift

Did 2.5 panel coloring for DGM

Sketched 4 illustrations for [fan project #1]

Revisited Peter Pan idea

Weekly Progress #12

Prepped SYVNH new art

Made Peter Pan idea outline

Finished 4 linearts for [fan project #1]

Programmed in all new SYVNH art

Sketched sprite for SFB

This is probably the only art I have to show for the past two weeks so here it is...!

The Beauty Which Only Beast Knows

The script is now done and currently being edited. Unfortunately, we have slipped a bit on the dates we hoped to meet for milestones. I'll probably need to make a new schedule soon.

But, hey... If we take until May to finish, we can submit it for Otome Jam!

Stuck in a Yandere Visual Novel... HELP!!

Okay, I may have dropped the ball on this 💦 I got the script to my editor/proofreader and they did amazing!! They finished reviewing well before the deadline they gave themself, but I didn't realize that lol;; So I could've started scripting a lot earlier, but I didn't;;

I was really hoping to finish the entire project by the end of March, but since March has 3 days left, that probably isn't possible. But, it should be done soon. I just have 20k words to script...

But other than that, all the art has been programmed in! (Until I decide I want more animation during CG moments lol

Other Fanworks

I won't go into a lot of detail for this, but since it took a lot of my time the past few weeks, I decided to add it here as accomplishments.

(I think I wrote over 10k words in gifts the past couple weeks.)

A Sky of Falling Birds

The script for this has been finished for a while so I thought I'd start making some sketch sprite work for it. I still don't know for sure what sort of visual theme I want to use for the game so I didn't get very far.

[Peter Pan Project]

Perhaps I'm jumping the gun a bit, but since SYVNH is coming to a finish, I started thinking about what future projects to do. This idea was something I came up with on a whim last year and I decided to revisit it to see what I can possibly make out of it.

It'll likely be shorter than SYVNH (read: for my sanity, future me, please make it shorter) and is inspired by Peter Pan. It'll be a BL so we have Wendell as our main character, exploring a fictional Victorian-esque kingdom. I'm still debating on the routes and gameplay.

The visual themes for this project are inspired by Pandora Hearts, D. Gray-Man, and possibly Smokin' Parade.

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