#nanoreno2017

I'm sure there is some medicated ointment for our Wittle Writer 's Vixen infestation!

"So few people like her but..."

[incoherent mumbling]

"I like her!"

"I would never EVER, not in a MILLION years have thought I'd like Vixen. I like my kuu/tsundere types and her design is very creampuff wifu type. BUT… she's grown on me like a fungus and now I am a Dirty Vixen Lover!"

"Vixen is so much fun to write and the one to blame for all the strange Christmas themed slang. She adds a different energy to the group that, yes is annoying, but really helps build the dynamics . I get why people don't like her but that's kind of why I do. She has such a distinct voice that helps break up the normality of the conversations and injects a lot of whimsical nonsense."

"The cherry on top is her VA! They really give a Grade A Performance and they aren't afraid to go there with Vixen's airheaded delight. Did I mention they have the most darling laugh EVER, and it's a good thing too because Vixen is the type to find potatoes funny!"

NaNoRenO is just around the corner! It’s the best time of the year! Wheee!!! If you're a VN dev (or an aspiring VN dev), you should totally join! Here’s a copy+paste of some useful info from the itch.io jam page.

What is NaNoRenO?

NaNoRenO is a month-long game jam in which developers are challenged to make a visual novel from start to finish. It was originally inspired by the more famous NaNoWriMo (National Novelist Writer's Month, which takes place in November). There's no restrictions on content or genre. See a list of previously released NaNoRenO games here!

(This year's logo by Lucy Morris.)

Do I have to sign up anywhere to participate?

No, you do not have to sign up to participate in NaNoRenO, though you will more than likely get more out of the experience by joining the Lemmasoft forums and sharing the journey with the fellow participants there! You are also welcome to post your final piece in the itch.io jam page.

Is there a prize or any sort of judging?

There is no prize or judging in NaNoRenO. The event is a challenge that the developers set for themselves and the prize is the magnificent sense of gratification you get after finishing your game. Completion is its own reward.

Why should I participate in NaNoRenO?

Sometimes we need a fire lit under our butts. It's hard enough to get through making a game from start to finish without a time limit, let alone with just a month to get through everything. Having a deadline will motivate you, help you prioritize your time, let you work on a project you know should be finished by a certain point, and let you explore something outside of what you usually do. It's the same reason developers participate in game jams: a bit of fun with some time management thrown in. If you've had a visual novel idea lurking at the back of your head forever but never had the kick to go explore it—do it now!

(mostly taken from this post)

The most recent phrasing of the NaNoRenO rules:

Takes place in March.

You can only begin actual production of your game in March.

Brainstorming, plot outlining, character sketches, and anything that does not lead to the direction production of assets is okay.

Sketches of sprite poses, backgrounds, and CGs is NOT okay.

Use of Creative Commons material is okay.

There are no "winners" here. Everyone who manages to release their game has completed NaNoRenO!

You may release a buggy version of your game by the deadline and fix it up later or release a demo for NaNoRenO.

I don't know where to start!

Need to recruit help or join a team?

Want feedback on a work in progress?

Want a beginner's guide to using Ren'py?

Ren'py not your thing?

What is IntRenAiMo?

A concurrent jam for projects that started before March. Devs use the month to sprint to the finish and vow to complete a game by the deadline. Basically, if you started something already and you want to finish it up during this month, you can use this fancy tag so people know you didn't do it in a month.

But what does NaNoRenO even stand for?

Hello!

Just a very quick update in the midst of drowning in piles of script.

We are almost done with AIRIS! We’re only wrapping up the last parts of the script as well as running through it once to make sure there are no game-breaking bugs, and then we will be able to release it!

We anticipate that AIRIS will be ready for download in a few hours, tomorrow by the latest. We will, of course, post an announcement here when it’s ready.

For now, please have a screenshot from Everea’s route as apology for the delay!

Characters;

Cherise: Our main girl. Is a true vampire fanatic. She is obsessive, cheerful and determined. She’s honest and kind, but can be a little blunt at times. She smiles a lot and usually draws people in with her cheery personality. Her life goal is to one day prove the existence of vampires. Orientation; Likes both girls and boys. Dalton:

The (inhumanly) handsome guy Cherise has been stalking a bit. Has both a playful and a serious character. He’s strangely obsessed with garlic bread and he loves the taste of toothpaste. Is very keen on his privacy. Orientation; likes girls only. Aleisha:

The strange girl from the bookstore. She has a quiet and serious nature and seems to be very responsible, but can be playful at times. Likes fancy dinners and clothes and she talks about her family a lot. Orientation; likes girls only.

Previews:

Backgrounds:

CG’s:

Of course there are more backgrounds and CG’s, but you’ll have to play Genjitsukai to see all of them~

Hello everyone! u///u

This March, I will be taking part in NaNoRenO - a game jam where people try to make a visual novel in a month. I took part last year, and created Lucky Me, Lucky You.

This year, I am working on a short, kinetic novel called Where the Sun Always Shines. It’s about the unlikely friendship between a young secondary school student, Sunny, and an apathetic writer with some emotional issues (and a vast hatred of Gerard Butler), Blake.

I will do the writing/coding (I’m going to try some interesting new ways of presenting the text >w<), and the art is by mokibun.

This week let's hear from Our Precious MADz. The demon of our eye has a soft spot for our softie.

"I didn't have a favorite reindeer...…until I worked with Cupid's Voice Actor! As the voice and audio director, my favs are heavily influenced by how they sound, and damn that VA is golden."

""Cupid's the mom-type that always tries to settle conflicts and disputes. I relate to that whole-heartedly, especially when dealing with our problematic but lovable DICKtator Jules~"

""He's just seems like a cuddly ball of fluff that can soothe all your worries and problems. Which I need... because I'm a hot mess. So I think all the other fellow hot messes in the world will enjoy him."

""Least favorite thing about him... he's prettier than me :'D "

[it's hard for me to find flaws in characters I love, I'M SORRY]