Apple Pie [OP REVAMPED!]

[+ Retired 274]

Looks like a fun project

 

Out of interest how will you handle the friendship system?

 

It would be nice to have a good visual representation of the various stats and what they think about your character something like 

 

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/14910-vs-relationshipbio-window-v24/

 

Its quite often a system you see in visual novel dating games as well.

 

Also I guess it's a single character in the party - a simpler menu system or a one player focused one like soulpour a script might help http://www.rpgmakervxace.net/topic/23256-mirai-cms/

[Mei 78]

@AlliedG I was thinking of using variables and conditional branches, but this script looks... I-I'm in love with it. It's perfect for what I was thinking of doing, gosh. <3 And I've already found a menu script that fits the game, haha.

 

I'll update the OP with the script credits now that I've fixed the mess that was the game's scripts. Pro tip: before deleting scripts, try checking out if there aren't any script calls related to the scripts in the events. It messed up everything.

[+ TBWCS 953]

I like the logo, quite cute

[Mei 78]

@SoulpourVII It really is cute!

 

unrelated but does anyone know any pie puns? i was writing the lunch dialogue and i have a need to put puns in erika's lines.

[seriouscat 347]

Here's my favorite pie pun joke!

 

Why did the pie go to a dentist?

--- Because he needed a filling! 

 

（　´∀｀）

 

[Mei 78]

@ciruscat Perfect! Pie puns are the best.

 

I've updated the front page with script credits~

[Mei 78]

Bumpy bump! (*ï½€ã¸Â´*)

 

The front page has been updated with the script credits. A special thank you to AlliedG for the relationship window suggestion

[Mei 78]

The OP has been revamped! Please check it out. 

 

There are new support bars for you guys~

[Knighterius 502]

OOooo!! I'm loving the new support bars!! ^~^ buuuttt, I am too lazy to change them xD dang..Do you parallax map, btw?

[Mei 78]

@Knighterius Yep, I do! It's really fun once you get the hang of it.

[Knighterius 502]

I wanna parallax map!! I'ma learning slowly.

[Mei 78]

@Knighterius Aww, I'm sure you can do it! I may livestream myself making a map one of these days, now that I know how to use join.me~

 

Update:

I'm slowly working on the full game. I've been slacking off a bit lately, but after playing Tokimeki Memorial for a week, I want to work on the friendship system again!

 

Plans for the full game, not available on the demo:

 

- You can go to the town, the beach or study together with your friend.

- There will events such as the School Party, the Juneish Festival and the Mixed Meetup. 

- You can buy more food for your friends, and maybe I'll add an extra shop where you can buy clothes and accessories you can wear. The girls will react to them.

- CGs for the endings, maybe. 

- Make the PieBible ending a real thing.

 

Wooo!

[KayakoChan 318]

Did I ever tell you how incredibly tell you how utterly cute and adorable this project looks? Tasty too, makes me hungry for apple pie!

I love the banner, first thing it reminds me of is this shop next door back in Dover which sold Lolita fashion. I love Lolita Fashion!

 

You do all the busts yourself, don't you? I envy your talent there! All I can do is simple sprite work!

Anyway, totes keeping my eyes on this project.♫

[Knighterius 502]

My girlfriend would look so hot in Lolita fashion....*cough* 

Anyway!! Your updates sound amazing and I can't wait to see them!! ^~^ 

 

Livestream...but...As long as there is no face then okay!! ^~^ because there are so many creeps in this world and I know it for a fact because I have to protect my girlfriend from those weirdos so no face and I am happppyyyy!!! ^~^ hehe *over protective*

[Mei 78]

@Knighterius Haha, no faces! I look like a 8 years old anyway. The only thing on join.me is a chat, but usually very nice people come by to chat.

 

I'll do a livestream one of these days, then. Soon...

 

@Kayako-chan Whoa, thanks! Actually, Allusion is the artist. While I wait for her to finish the busts, he have....very interesting conversations. May the PieBible always be on your heart...<3

[Allusion 398]

Soooo adorable! I am loving the new support bars! -totes- 

 

And breaks are your best friend! Don't feel bad for taking them. The batteries, they must always recharge!

 

And yes...our conversations...-ahem- they are quite....fun. 

 

*whispers* All Hail to the Apple Revolution   

[+ Retired 274]

Nice screenshots, it's developing well

 

My only minor suggestion is to go bust or no bust for the npcs as the RTP nun picture looks out of place now otherwise good stuff

[Mei 78]

@Allusion   I'm glad you liked them! I'll have to make new ones for the other characters when the demo is released.

This is only the start, my fellow apple lovers. Soon, we will show you how to bake a REAL apple pie! 

 

@AlliedG Thanks! Aaaah, actually, I thought about this. I was not sure if I should take them out or not. 

[Mei 78]

To keep this topic alive...

 

Usually devs have special reasons to name their characters....but what about me?

 

Lucia's name - I like how you say Lucia in english. That's it. I hate the way Brazillians say it. That's literally it. Plus, my favorite Luminous Arc character was Lucia. 

Erika's name - "Hmm, this one is the energetic girl...*thinks* Erika seems like a plain name for a cheerful girl! Perfect!"

Iris's name - I named her character file "Iris" because of her eyes. I couldn't think of a name, but Iris was pretty. The end!

Macky's name - Comes from "mackerel". Her real name's Martha Amettis, though. It's never mentioned on the game, just a little tidbit I thought I'd share~

 

I didn't do any research on names, either...(isn't the word "either" kinda weird?)

[Knighterius 502]

To keep this topic alive...

 

Usually devs have special reasons to name their characters....but what about me?

 

Lucia's name - I like how you say Lucia in english. That's it. I hate the way Brazillians say it. That's literally it. Plus, my favorite Luminous Arc character was Lucia. 

Erika's name - "Hmm, this one is the energetic girl...*thinks* Erika seems like a plain name for a cheerful girl! Perfect!"

Iris's name - I named her character file "Iris" because of her eyes. I couldn't think of a name, but Iris was pretty. The end!

Macky's name - Comes from "mackerel". Her real name's Martha Amettis, though. It's never mentioned on the game, just a little tidbit I thought I'd share~

 

I didn't do any research on names, either...(isn't the word "either" kinda weird?)

Well that was a joyful read, you reminded me of my girlfriend at the last part when you said isn't the word "either" kinda weird? Cause she does that sometimes just randomly out of the blue xP. Anyway, I don't have specific reasons for why I name my characters, I just name them. I really do like the name Iris though, it's actually one of the names given to a character in my book/game. ^~^. Are you going to have game lore in your game for those interested people that wanna know more about the characters and places?

[Mei 78]

@Knighterius That's one of the things I have planned. Little tidbits like Macky's real name and Erika's favorite ice cream flavor (very important information!!), all writen on a big encyclopedia in-game when you meet certain conditions. The rest's a secret, though...

[Knighterius 502]

I really look forward to your game!!! ^~^ In fact in a couple of weeks time once I become better equipped with FL studio again I want to see if my music is worthy to be your musician for your game! ^~^ 

[jetpackgone 22]

The story sounds interesting!

 

Voice acting would be novel, but I personally would prefer to not have it while I'm playing. If you choose to include voice acting, I would let the player have the option of turning it off.

 

Keep up the good work!

[Mei 78]

@jetpackgone Hmm...I would need a script for that. I have zero scripting knowledge, though. I haven't decided yet if voice acting is happening, but I'll take your opinion in consideration when deciding

 

And thanks! I'm doing my best. I just...I'm scared of bad reviews. For example, when I saw your reply here, I was anxious, just thinking "they're going to say how shitty the game looks, i know it, it's worthless, i should give up already." Same when someone sends an ask on the game's tumblr.

 

It just worsens when I see an amazing game get bad reviews, usually because "the creator said X, so the game is trash" or "the game has X theme, so it's shit" The latter happens with my favorite game series. Boob ninjas are so important, but so hated.

 

I need to clear all those horrible thoughts from my mind. Maybe...I should ask my mom to bake me a pie. Yes, that's perfect.

[KayakoChan 318]

Why would you need script for that? Wouldn't it be as simple as setting a switch for the voices accessed by some in-game object and have conditional branches checking whether it's on or not, only playing it when it is off? Or alternatively even releasing a version with and without voices, since knowing sound files it will easily take up over half the filesize!