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I would definitely put writing at the fore of my skills, I can produce passable art, but it takes a lot of time, and pales in comparison to more experienced artists, although If you want to borrow the idea of "posterised" photos for backgrounds which KS used very well I could definitely help there ...

turbulentDuvet, what do you feel is your strongest talent: writing, or artwork? Also, if you're truly interested in helping out, go ahead and sign up on our forum. We'll run you through a few tests, and see where you'd be of most use.

Best Regards,

T. C. Paladin

While i say good luck with making a visual novel, make sure you do not breach the Intellectual Commons that Katawa Shoujo has.

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with that said, good luck. i would try to join or whatever but im pretty busy with school right now. maybe in like a few months, if you're still looking for help ...

Update: Our forum has moved to the following location:

http://www.squarepulsestudios.com/forum/

Yes, we're still looking for artists, so feel free to drop us a line.

-T. C. Paladin

When you feel so inspired, that you set off to create a VN with a group of like-minded individuals...

Yet another question out of me: When writing the various paths, how did you keep the characters' voices consistent throughout the whole work? How did you ensure each character used their personal vocabulary, grammar, etc. not only in their own path, but any time they appeared in other paths as well ...

Aha. I see. I grabbed it before this happened, and then made my own version of it, because I probably wouldn't need something that extensive, unless I really got stuck on a particular grey area...

Homeless wrote:
Any chance we could get this updated? I'd like to try it

Really not that hard to modify yourself, when you have a character in mind. Just figure out what aspects you want to use, to define how your character behaves, then write a template to plug all that information into.

LightYamagi is already working on getting us set up with a group discussion format.

Also, we need a FB group, or other collaborative meeting place, where we can have a faster exchange of ideas. Trying to relay information will become tiresome as this project gathers additional members.

I would hate to see your hard work go to waste, so I suppose we need to have a sort of back-and-forth session, to decide basic design concepts, plot, setting, and other elements. Feel free to PM me if you like. In the mean time, I'll be trying to come up with various ideas of my own, and perhaps do ...

LightYagami-

I have to agree that KS inspired in me the urge to be creative again, as well. Obviously, we cannot make derivative works, use fan art, etc. However, an original idea gives the opportunity for more creative freedom. If you can design a solid engine, then the next logical step would be ...

Damn, I've been trolled. Nicely done, Aura!

Shizune was my first, and favourite. The good ending left me a little disheartened, but hopeful. The bad ending hurt. A LOT. Seeing a broken Shizune on the steps as Hisao walks away just killed me. Not sure what order I went for the other endings, but I know Rin was the last, and most frustrating ...

http://mentarushoujo.forumotions.com/t196-original-character-personality-guide-or-how-to-take-the-fun-out-of-everything

Here's a writing exercise I came up with in a fit of insomnia, for anyone intending to hold onto a character for a long term project. It's away to learn and develop things about ...