Gerard the Lone Wolf 10 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 No, you should use the name Helvetica Standard imo. And I like choc's idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Update :3 chapter 7 is ready for scripting! also here's more opening video teasing, urhurhur >:3 http://i.imgur.com/dRVIHNc.png http://i.imgur.com/It3HyYq.png http://i.imgur.com/uHTjH8c.png more updates soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maoh 13 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 looking good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolatemilkgod 16 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Oh you, hyping it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Oh you, hyping it up Yup, plenty of text :3 10,000 lines as of now. Isn't that exciting, editor-san? >: D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azada 10 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Had no idea this was a thing. Looking forward to this helv. If I wasn't so busy with school, work, and beta testing for MG, I'd help you out too. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exsilon 15 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 The artwork is great, remind me a bit of Valkyria Chronicles series art style. keep up a good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Had no idea this was a thing. Looking forward to this helv. If I wasn't so busy with school, work, and beta testing for MG, I'd help you out too. lol You can help me with beta testing too. Edited November 17, 2013 by Helvetica Standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 The artwork is great, remind me a bit of Valkyria Chronicles series art style. keep up a good work! Well, character sprites were made with 3DCG (3D Custom Girl Engine) I only drew the characters facial expressions so they wouldn't look stiff. I'm glad you're liking the sprites, so far everyone else is liking it, that's a relief since character art is an important appeal for any VN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exsilon 15 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well, character sprites were made with 3DCG (3D Custom Girl Engine) I only drew the characters facial expressions so they wouldn't look stiff. I'm glad you're liking the sprites, so far everyone else is liking it, that's a relief since character art is an important appeal for any VN. 3D Custom Girl? Isnt that hentai game lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 3D Custom Girl? Isnt that hentai game lol hentai, yes. Not much of a game though. You can taylor a 3d rendered anime-esque girl to your tastes, dress her up, etc. It also has a screenshot and pose mode so I can virtually create any character as long as she's a girl. Please note though that this is not exactly new, if you read the very 1st post and subsequent updates after that you'll see several screenshots of what heroines look like, game mechanics, etcetera. I'm doing this thing with 3DCG art style since I have no time to draw character art by myself (work and other IRL stuff) I also mentioned that I'm doing this on my own (writing, programming, scripting...) Anyway, thanks for your support and stay tuned for updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) http://i.imgur.com/r1Tjs5R.png --Yuki's alternate title screen background (available once you clear her route.)-- Haro guys :3 Time for some more updates: *Please note that I'm doing this VN on my own, with no additional help and in my free time. As such, I have not the manpower or resources to provide future readers with original artwork (including mugshots,CG and backgrounds) or voice acting. If I were to get support once released I would gladly indulge in your kindness, but for now SEVERAL OF THE COSMETIC MATERIALS ARE --PLACEHOLDERS--. *The VN is free and will be distributed as such once it's completed. Theme is romance/sci fi Here's the changelog: *April 2013 - Started programming, getting used to the python and editra. *May 2013 - Script version is 0.01, very small first step (Chapter 1 complete) *June 2013 - Script version is 0.02, some progress (Chapter 2 ongoing) *July 2013 - trouble with placeholder character art (tried using heavily modified Nimura Yuuji's character sprites but low res conspired against me) *August 2013 - Still trouble with character sprites, need to think of a good solution so I don't have to relinquish 720p resolution for the game. *September 2013 - Script version is 0.08 (huge progress, VN general plot framework ready for reference) a few ideas for the sprites. *October 3rd 2013 - Script version is 0.15 (more than 10% of the VN is ready, at least script wise XD) *October 6th 2013 - Had an idea for character sprites, using 3D Custom Girl engine to produce 3D sprites of the characters, Still not original artwork but this saves a lot of time and effort as well as fitting with high resolution just fine (Since sprites are snapshots of 3D rendering the VN looks quite unique XD) *November 2013 - Written, Programmed and scripted 7 chapters so far. (1 more chapter to finish common route and 5 heroine routes to go.) *November 26th 2013 updates: (major updates in red) *script version 0.70 *character sprites 100% (15 different for each heroine + bathhouse ones and some "secret ones" *wink*) Ilovetsundere might help me with character art, still nothing confirmed. If he does help, then we'll have gorgeous original art! *Sprite CG's 100% (CG's using the sprites, they look pretty good! :3) *background art 100% (Using Torino and Amemaru background art with some modifications, more than 50 bgi so far.) *Added Imagemap mechanics and animations for weather. *Added UI elements and remodeled textbox. *Drew alternate title screens! 100% made by me, NO PLACEHOLDERS. *Made opening video, OP song is Kiri by Monoral (I did try t use PD music for the opening but there's no better song than this one, thus..it will stay.) *Music 100% (Public domain, 100% royalty free music! NO MORE PLACEHOLDER MUSIC!) Thanks to editor Chocolatemilkgod for his help with this. *Sound effects 100% (public domain SFX.) Changelog for chapters: -Prologue: Release Candidate, ready for QC and testing. -Chapter 1: Beta, currently being edited by Chocolatemilkgod. -Chapter 2: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 3: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 4: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 5: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 6: Beta, Ready for editing. -Chapter 7: Alpha, currently checking. -Chapter 8: 0% -Rin's route: 10% -Kanade's route: 5% -Akane's route: 0% -Yuki's route: 10% -Satsuki's route: 0% -Yaoi arc: Alpha, in scripting and checking. Hoping to read your valuable feedback see you around , guys. Edited November 26, 2013 by Helvetica Standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolatemilkgod 16 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Chapter 2: Beta, ready for editing. Chapter 3: Beta, ready for editing. Chapter 4: Beta, ready for editing. Chapter 5: Beta, ready for editing. Chapter 6: Beta, Ready for editing. Oh so help me... But yay, progress. Edited November 26, 2013 by Chocolatemilkgod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linkman19 10 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Helvetica, you mind if I come on as a Beta tester with Azada? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Helvetica, you mind if I come on as a Beta tester with Azada? not at all, many thanks for your help. I'll send you the materials once Choco is done editing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maoh 13 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Holy crap, making all backgrounds, sprites and cg's from zero is really a big step I wish i had the talent and time to help with it (besides what i draw on my free time at work i don't actually get time to enjoy my hobby) May i suggest you just get cg's from 3dcg and then redraw over them? that would save lots of time and it wouldn't be copyrighted Keep on the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linkman19 10 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 not at all, many thanks for your help. I'll send you the materials once Choco is done editing. Take it I'm being sent the stuff via pm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Update: (latest updates in red) Since I already included non-copyrighted music, I'll go ahead and do the same for character art and backgrounds. This means: -Character art including sprites and sprite CG's will be designed and illustrated by ilovetsundere. -Background art will be filtered IRL images, (yay for NO copyright issues! X3.) Note on project's active helpers: Some people have confirmed their involvement with the project and some not, I'd like to confirm who is helping me out so i can send the corresponding materials as well as edit the credits and special thanks screens. If you'd like to confirm you're helping then PM me or leave a post. Helper's corner (confirmed so far): Editor: Chocolatemilkgod (currently editing chapter 1) Lead Artist: ilovetsundere (starting this december) QC: Kaskade (need your confirmation to send you the materials) Looking for another person to help Kaskade with QC. Beta testers: Azada, Linkman19, Yachi I'll keep you updated. Edited December 6, 2013 by Helvetica Standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolatemilkgod 16 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hey guys, thought I'd post an editing update. I'm slightly over halfway now. I've kind of been going pretty slow due to time restraints, but we'll get there! Definitely most of the content is there, it's just the case of polishing up the language. The whole heartburn thing still killed me, though. Also, if you didn't know, the editing is in british english, so take that for what it's worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hey guys, thought I'd post an editing update. I'm slightly over halfway now. I've kind of been going pretty slow due to time restraints, but we'll get there! Definitely most of the content is there, it's just the case of polishing up the language. The whole heartburn thing still killed me, though. Also, if you didn't know, the editing is in british english, so take that for what it's worth. Ohohohohohooo x3 and what thing about "heartburn" are you talking about?? LOL, anyway, many thanks for your hard work! I got all the images for BGI now all that's left is to edit them and move them to the game's folder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azada 10 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Glad to see this is moving along! To be frank, I half expected this project to just randomly die off like most often do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Update! :3 Sorry about the late post, guys, but it has been the busiest time at work and I got freed from slavery just last week. XD Some Major updates are in order. Here's the changelog as of 31th December 2013: -Prologue: Release Candidate, ready for QC and testing. -Chapter 1: Release Candidate, ready for QC and testing. -Chapter 2: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 3: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 4: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 5: Beta, ready for editing. -Chapter 6: Beta, Ready for editing. -Chapter 7: Alpha, currently checking. -Chapter 8: 0% -Rin's route: 100% -Kanade's route: 5% -Akane's route: 0% -Yuki's route: 10% -Satsuki's route: 0% -Yaoi arc: Alpha, in scripting and checking. Final DEMO is ready!!! check it out. (This DEMO is a BETA and features a lot of "FINAL" content. Some stuff is still subject to changes, however.) Download here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0fm2f50yfk8hgec/Violet%20Hill%20DEMO-1.0-win.zip Since the project has been gaining more and more support, as well as members, we have evolved into a staff team. Behold... "Project Violet" Staff Team Members: Writing, programming, scripting and design: Helvetica Standard. Editor in chief: Chocolatemilkgod. QC and chibi art: Hazel-bun. QC: Kaskade (waiting for signs of life XD) Beta Testing: linkman19, yachi, Azada, Kaguya. Lyrics for yaoi end: OMA That's it for now. I'll leave you with some screenshots: http://i.imgur.com/GiLLO1o.png http://i.imgur.com/KdewjBG.png http://i.imgur.com/5jyQJlj.png http://i.imgur.com/0cEneRQ.png http://i.imgur.com/Q7zdH84.png http://i.imgur.com/6vh3DS8.png http://i.imgur.com/pYY3DtI.png http://i.imgur.com/cJTh98b.png http://i.imgur.com/l5BEivn.png http://i.imgur.com/e7fRvzM.png I'll keep you updated! Edited December 31, 2013 by Helvetica Standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exsilon 15 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) ouuu an update! nice I have a noobish question What is Release Candidate status suppose to mean? Is it like 90% finish or like 99% just curious hope you dont mind ;P Ps. Let see the demo, Holly crap it 556 Mb?! wow that exceed my rough estimate of 300 something Edited December 31, 2013 by Exsilon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolatemilkgod 16 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looking forward to people's comments on the new and improved demo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helvetica Standard 17 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 ouuu an update! nice I have a noobish question What is Release Candidate status suppose to mean? Is it like 90% finish or like 99% just curious hope you dont mind ;P Ps. Let see the demo, Holly crap it 556 Mb?! wow that exceed my rough estimate of 300 something Release candidate is the same as RTM for software products (just to name an example) which means that the version is final and only needs itty bitty finishing touches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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