Making Characters

Due partially to the fact that the song, “Rock Me, Amadeus,” kept me up last night, the script is now underway!

I don't use a word processor to write the script; it is much easier to write it directly into the coding program, Ren'Py, which is what I use to make the game. Ren'Py uses python coding and so there are strings of strange directions scattered throughout the story (they don't show up when you're playing the game itself). Here's a screenshot of what the script looks like when I'm using the Ren'Py program:

When I am building a character, it's a lot easier having an image to refer to instead of a list of written information, especially when I have to keep track of a lot of characters.

So instead of using this:

Elriss

Hair color/length/style- strawberry blonde, has bangs, long

Eye color- Green

Body type- Muscular

I can whip up something quick with HeroMachine or DollDivine to make this:

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(Please do not think this is another version of Elriss)

There are a lot of online games which can be tools for anyone to use. I like HeroMachine and DollDivine because they have a lot of options and are helpful in making quick character pictures. Check it out and have fun!

The actual art for this game will be made after the script is complete, because then I will have a complete list of scenes, character expressions and backgrounds that need to be made.

I also started composing yesterday for the game's soundtrack, so watch for some future updates and music samples. :-)