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Development Blog: June 6th, 2018 (Patreon)

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2018-06-13 21:48:14
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Happy summertime guys! My AC is broken and I'm currently a sweating mess ;w;

Progress so far:

The next update is going to be on the shorter side, but will be much more emotionally packed for Sissel's route! I also hope to scare the shit out of some of you in a few scenes >:3c

This means I gotta bust my ass to draw all the art required for the CG scenes. Artwise, things have been progressing slowly, but significantly. I've completed 4 out of the 12 artworks I have planned, with the rest already sketched an in-progress. I can't show you much without spoilers, but here's a little preview of what has been completed:

With this, I hope to completely finish Sissel's Route: Part A in another 2 or 3 updates. Wish me luck!

I am also in the process of revamping Sissel's base sprites. These sprites were all very old and the anatomy was very off. This caused some whiplash when Sissel's old sprites transitioned to the new ones. While I'm sure a lot of you are emotionally attached to the old sprites, we must keep progressing to an improved future! 

Let me know what you think of the new sprite, and if you see any problems or small changes you'd like me to make. I'm definitely going to keep tweaking this since the new sprite still doesn't capture that "Sissely" feeling the old one did. I'll probably do this to Owen and Phillip's sprites too in the future! ;w;

Speaking of sprites, I've just finalized the concept art and sprite for Phillip's mother! Meet Mama Lian:

I've been dabbling a bit in developing Phillip's route, but at the moment Sissel's route is my main priority.

Welp, let me know what you guys think, and if you have any questions! I'm aiming to have this whole update completed by the end of the month, but it's looking pretty slow so far. Fingers crossed! ;;w;;

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Vrael

Living without an AC can be a nightmare! Mine broke down around a month ago it was hell (especially because of Texas heat!). Hope it gets fixed soon! Also, good luck on Sissel's route and the art! I'm really excited for them!

Romain Dsm

Arh... The new design of sissel makes him less adorable. Less protection needy. I liked the way he was lost by his anger how it lead him into trouble he couldn't manage especially because he was thin and a little bit "famished" i would say. i loved his big eyes on an innocent face. Im sorry but the new sissel doesn't fit with his personnality and his story... he doesn't look like he needs any help to get out of trouble this way. BUT , i like the way it's relationship with us can get him to feel better, maybe to eat more and take care of himself, so i wouldn't mind if there was, somewhere in the game, a smooth transition between his two states. And if you had to keep only one design please keep the first one he was so fit for his role, and so desperatly needing our love.

Shirokoi

Thank you for the feedback! I'll definitely tweak the sprite to capture Sissel's character more. Unfortunately, I definitely will not be keeping the old design because improvements must be made, and reverting will simply halt progress. The best thing you can do is help point out problems or suggestions, and I will work in improving them! :)

Tyler Howard

I seriously cant wait for philips route. When you first meat him he plays rather coy hiding what i take is his real personality, it is a very survere change witch is what caught my attention(also does not try to show off sprite is perfect) he has a sense of mystery to him

MeekoWolf

Prefer the old sprite. I think it's perfect the way it is. Sissel has always been this cute, slim, adorable kind of guy. With the new sprite he looks buffer and older, Idk. Either way, really looking forward to the next update. Can't wait to see more from you. ^^

AK

I like Sissel's new and improved look! Honeslty, with the right facial expression, you can still capture that tough yet vulnerable look that the old sprite had. I do think his body type is a little off for the character he's supposed to be. Even though he's a thin guy due to the fact he can't afford that much food; unless he's hitting the gym about 3 x's a week, he wouldn't be THAT toned. Euca is kinda in the same boat though XD he's got quite the six pack for someone who claims to be so out of shape lol.

Taimaishoo

I like both artworks of Sissel. I mean, yes, I'm attached to the old sprite because that is what I've seen as I've read through the story many, many times. But I don't think it would take me long to warm up to the new sprite. :) I'm already scared and excited at the same time! Just as long as you don't give me a myocardial infarction. <3

Iovis

In all honesty, whenever you throw in a scene with the remnant in it, that's more than enough to creep me out, and the sprite I'm seeing doesn't reassure me at all xD As for Sissel's sprite, I think his head was fine as it used to be. Simpler, aye, but that adds to the charm of a visual novel, in my honest opinion. Your choice, though, both sprites are well drawn. I just prefer the old sprite with thin eyebrows and big eyes :)

Riss

It seems a lot of people preferred 'way too skinny' Sissel but I like the new sprite a lot more, personally. Although the hair kinda looks a little overly messy going everywhere IMO. And in case the sprite isn't just a WIP I feel I should point out you've forgotten his hip tattoo. I admit I wasn't originally all that into Sissel but the more he's updated the more I'm feelin' his route. Still prefer Owen but with a sprite update like that Sissel's a close second!

Gothic Butterfly 013

I mean. The reason I feel the 'way too skinny' sprite is better than this new one where he has more muscle mass is because it kinda suits him more? I mean if you think about it, he's a street orphan that was likely half-starved before getting into the school. Of course he'd be way too thin. (On a somewhat unrelated note, this reminds me that at some point I kinda wanna commision Shirokoi to draw a rabbit type form for my sona XD)

Riss

But he wasn't starving skinny, that would look much different. That and it sounds like he's at least been eating for a bit. Either way he was just way to skinny because real bodies have mass to them. It's not just more meat on his bones but his frame is bigger. People can like way to skinny designs without justifying it, it's a common enough thing in anime and art, but I dislike it. Thus why I said above I like the new one a lot more.

Aamano

personally i think tiny Sissel is cuter <3

Ookami Shiroichi

I think the old Sissel's sprite is already suit his character

Artdigy

This is old but I still wanted to share my opinion since it hasn't happened yet. The sleek look of his original sprite fits better -- I love the fact you're using eyebrows, but they look very blocky. Most are arched and dont look like rectangles. It looks alright, but I think it would look so much better if it was slightly less prominent.

Aural4444

I like the new sprite!