VN Update

Hi everyone!

It's been awhile since I last updated (sort of).

A lot has happened since the last blog post I made though.

For example, here's the line art for the title screen.

I also managed to find a Colorist for my line art, so I'm really looking forward to the results. (Thank goodness.) As for the script itself, we (as in the Script Co-writer and I) are still immersing ourselves in this new world, so that when we actually do start the writing process, it will be easier to create the official script. As of now, we plan to officially start writing in just a few weeks. I'm really looking forward to all of this.

Once my Colorist finishes coloring all of the Character Sprites, I'll start releasing character profiles on here. Keep an eye out for it!

Completed: Finding a Script Co-Writer, Finding a Colorist, BGM, Background Images, Line art for Character Sprites/CG's/Title Screen Image
In-Progress: Line Art for Character Sprite's Various Facial Expressions
Have Yet to Start: Official Drafts of the Script

I think for the next few weeks, I'll be working on the Line Art for the Sprites' Various Facial Expressions. However, the only reason why I would take that long in the first place is because of my other duties and responsibilities. If it was not for that, I would take less than a week. Sadly, there is nothing I can do about it, but it is not the end of the world, so I will be okay. (That is probably going to be the reason why I will not be updating this blog as frequently as of now for the next few weeks.)

Well until next time~~!

--Seiun

VN Update and Life Lesson?

Hello~~~!!!

It feels like it's been awhile since I last blogged. To be honest, even though it's been roughly around two weeks since I started this VN project, I feel like at least a month passed by. I've been making good progress during these past two weeks though. I finished the line art for all of the CG's for this VN and definitely found my Script Co-Writer (whom I'm hoping will stay for the entire series and not just staying for this one project). Now, I just need to find a Digital Artist who is willing to digitally color all of the line arts. I suppose that will be my focus for now, along with drawing the line art for the title screen image.

Completed: Finding a Script Co-Writer, BGM, Background Images, Line Art for Character Sprites, and Line Art for CG's
In-Progress: Finding a Digital Artist for Digital Coloring Purposes
Have Yet to Start: Line Art for Title Screen Image, Official Drafts of the Script, and Line Art for Character Sprite's Various Face Expressions

I think that's all for now. I'm dreading the next few weeks because I'll be too busy to even touch any of this. Let's hope my luck is good enough to the point where I will be able to finish any of the "In-Progress" or "Have Yet to Start" tasks.

Anyways, besides this, I realized how hard it is to find a mentor in regards to an online startup (part-time business) that relies on "contractor"-type employees and various projects (as its only revenue). What I also learned these past few days is that no one knows the first few steps in even starting a business by yourself. I'm starting to wonder if I should (besides updating on the VN Project's progress) talk about my progress in developing this part-time business. It might be interesting to touch upon the early setups in this, since I have only found articles in which successful and already established VN-specialized companies talk about their work and progress. Well, I suppose I'll have to think about that later though. For now, I should just focus on developing my first "product," which is this VN project.

Good night, everyone!

--Seiun

VN UPDATE - Character Sprites

Hey everyone!

I finished most, if not all, of the line arts for the character sprites. I hope you enjoy them!

 --Seiun

VN Update

Good evening!

Today was quite a busy day for me. Finished most of the line arts for the sketches that I made for the character sprites. I only have 3 more to go before I get to start drawing the different facial expressions and coloring every single one of them. I guess, for me, art is really not my definition of what I call "fun." Either way, I cannot wait until I get into the coloring aspect as creating the line art for my various character sprites can be quite a tedious and repetitive activity when I am tired. During this entire process, I realized that I still have a lot to go when it comes to the art. Nonetheless, I hope for the best in regards to my motivation and energy level. When I do finish polishing the character sprites, I will release some of them on here. Keep an eye out for that.

I know that this is also a place to share ideas and opinions in regards to what you want in future interactive story games or visual novels, but I recognize that I have only posted updates on this project so far. That is why I decided that in an upcoming near future post, I will talk about what I found that was amazing and disappointing in visual novels and in otome games, along with what I would want to keep constant and consistent, or change and make popular in such mediums. 

Anyhow, as I get closer to the finish line for the art section, the more I look forward to the writing and technical aspects of this VN project. 

Progress of "Time Crystal: War":
Currently in Progress: Line Art Draft of Character Sprites
Have Yet to Complete/Start: Drawing Various Facial Expressions for Each Character Sprite (Line Art Draft), Coloring the Character Sprites, Title Screen Image, Official Drafts of the Script, and CG's

Have a wonderful day!

--Seiun

"Time Crystal: War" VN Project Continuation...

Hey everyone!

I feel like I managed to move forward with this project. Found one person who is interested in joining as script co-writer, but we shall see what will happen with that. I also sketched out the official versions of all of the relevant character designs today and scanned them all. Just need to polish and color them as soon as possible, so that I can implement them into the game development program. Despite finishing the outline for the VN section of the "Time Crystal" series, I have yet to actually write the script out. Hoping for the Co-Writer to join the project before I start writing, but nonetheless, once I find all of the relevant BGM and background images (if I cannot find a background artist), then I have no choice but to start writing the official version of the script. It'll be a learning process, but I'm hoping for the end results to be quite satisfying for myself and for anyone else that enters this project as a team member.

Completed: BGM and Background Images
In-Progress: Character Designs/Sprites, Title Screen Image, and the Search for Team Members
Have Yet To Start: Official Drafts of the Script, and CG's

Despite taking one step at a time, I still have a lot to do before implementing anything in the game development program.

I am truly looking forward to the growth of this project. It might be tedious in some aspects, but I feel that it is a desired step in my life with all the clutter going on around me.

As it is getting very late over here, I shall wish everyone a good night!

Until next time...

--Seiun

Current Project (Free VN - Visual Novel) - Time Crystal: War

Hi everyone!

This is my first blog ever! It's a little strange to be writing like this as I'm too used to writing either in story format or in forum type sites. However, let's get straight to the topic at hand.

I decided that I want to release a VN of my own after reading so many VN and playing so many Otome Games throughout my years. What first made me motivated to even start was the frustration that I had in regards to the many recurring elements that appeared in many VN and Otome Games that I played (which were supposedly good by many reviewers), which I found to be very annoying or intolerable. Alas, we'll talk about what those are in my later posts, but here is some information about my current VN project!

Pending Title: Time Crystal: War

Summary: (No Romance) 

In an apocalyptic world that is dismal at best, the Time Crystal proves to be the light for many to bring down the darkness that plagued the lands. However, the crystal shattered into three pieces, disappearing from the eyes of all that lived in that world. 

In present time, a young woman fights to regain her right to live as an equal to the so-called "Royalty" and their army. Joining her on her journey is a silent traveler, whose past is unknown, but proves time after time that his loyalty towards her cause remains unwavering.

This project is a prologue story to the Otome Game that I will create afterwards. That is why there is no romance in this VN, because the romance is set in the Otome Game that follows after.

Next Project (Commercial): Time Crystal

Summary: (Romance Included)

The continuation after the events from "Time Crystal: War."

I will release more information about the characters and the story in general later in the future. Keep an eye out for them!

This image is a rough sketch of one of the character designs in the VN.

This image is another rough sketch of the possible protagonist designs for the VN.

As it is getting late, I shall wrap up this post with a short message. 

WELCOME TO SEIUN ENTERTAINMENT'S OFFICIAL BLOG! 

I look forward to reading any messages that are posted on here - encouragements, critiques, interests, etc. 

Have a wonderful day!

--Seiun