#typhonstuff

As you can see, Princess Maker 2 had the potential to be a very... *hem* interesting game. That said, this element of Raising Sims is probably not going to have a lot of time invested in it... at least, not prior to crowd-funding (if that becomes a thing).

Yes, I am. Yes, this is.

Once upon a time, there was a game called Princess Maker 2 that was translated into English, bringing many people their first real glimpse into the world of 'child-raising' simulation games, that has been most commonly seen only in the realm of Asian gaming. Of course, that's not to say that Western games have both preceded and followed it; one of my favourite things game-wise is Alter Ego, a text-based game which dates back to the 1980s. Another is the 'The Sims' series, which I was introduced to by a school friend back when it was first released. Both are proof of the potential for this kind of game, which continues to be under-explored and bereft of engaging titles that explore the opportunities it has for games that are both fun and fulfilling.

Anyway, enough of the Gaming History lesson.

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'Life Within Limits' (working title) is an idea of mine. You are a child (or the guardian of a child) entering into a new stage of their life in an unknown, mysterious world. You are a gleaming white canvas, upon which your life will soon paint, creating a unique and brilliant artwork. However; you are not perfect. Like all human beings, you have been born into circumstances that are unavoidable. You no longer have parents you can rely upon, nor a home of your own, but there are some that care for you and protect you in their stead. But, this is not unique; there are others that have been raised as orphans, like yourself. Your canvas was torn before the artist of Life even brought their brushes to its surface.

While you may suffer a disability, this is not something you will allow to rule your life, even though it has dictated to you what life means. You must persevere amongst a world that is as cruel and harsh as it is warm and sympathetic. While your life may be limited, your life still has the potential to tell a tale just as colourful and bright as anyone else. Perhaps, even brighter...

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TL;DR?

This is 'Princess Maker' meets 'Katawa Shoujo'. You control the life of a protagonist who must pass through everyday life as they grow into adulthood, in the face of internal and external challenges. If realised, it will be an Adventure game/Social Simulation game that may or may not exist. It all depends on who shares an interest in this concept, and is willing to help me make it a reality.

This is possibly one of the most awful, twisted blog posts ever to be produced on this sometimes-beautiful, once-green planet upon which we spend our lifetimes. My introduction into the world of Japanese Gaming came early, yet I have never properly understood it. I never had a gaming console during my childhood; instead, I would slink off to a friend's house to experience such wondrous things as Super Mario, Yoshi's World, Pokemon Red/Blue and company. I even destroyed one of my fathers' hard drives during my first foray into the Dark Side of Gaming, after leaving  a floppy disk with a Gameboy Rom (or three) inside the machine when I shutdown the computer - and forgot to take it out before rebooting. Copy protection was hardcore in those days.

Anyway; due in part to my obstinate nature, and overbearing parental guidance, I never really understood or experienced things like Final Fantasy or Zelda. Instead, I grew up primarily on old OS/2 games (Stardock FTW), Quake, Age of Empires, and the occasional educational game. Games still remained implanted in my head, like a rich treasure chest in one of those old RPGs, full of loot that was inaccessible to me; a separation that has probably fuelled my continued passion for gaming. Regardless of the cause, I am beginning to turn my passion and interest into something practical; even though I cannot code, or draw to save my life; I yearn to help create something that hasn't been done before and to create a new gaming experience, for both my enjoyment, and the enjoyment of others.

In the meantime, it is a useless, uninformative placeholder designed only to greet those who are linked to this abode form one place or another.