The Healer

[Draken]

Oh right, fair enough I guess.

But yeah, I do agree on the fact that it is a bad idea to add a new demo always from the same point with just some alterations.
But, I think it's best to do what commercial games do at this point. Make trailers and screenshots, and they don't really release a demo until near the release date. Or sometimes there aren't any demos at all.

Don't let the public get to you with their bickering and begging. Just get the game done in your own time, it's the best way to do it. Otherwise, as you said about the NPC sprites, you won't like the final result.

 

[gboichris]

This is a great game and it definetely desereves to be project of the month good luck and plz stay with the project because Im still mad at you for All Is Not Lost lol.

 

[alexia]

Well, be sure to look for cameos by Rina, Brianna and Veronica later down the line.

 

[gboichris]

Will the cameos collide with The Healer like is both games in the same world.

 

[alexia]

They both take place on Earth. I didn't create a new world/planet for these games. But the cameos are just for fun and the storylines do not revolve around each other.

 

[CloudCorrupted]

I just downloaded and played all three demo files and I must say bravo! I love how you bring out the characters and even more so how you make me really want to see what happens next. After reading your Excerpt I really like where the story may be heading. Wonderful idea, wish I thought of it lol I could have really went with that. Well anyways awesome demo I hope you continue this project.

 

[Totti]

Alexia, I had an unplanned and unwanted absence from my normal life. But I'm back now, and you still want my help, I am more than happy to offer it to you.

 

[alexia]

@CloudCorrupted: I'm glad you enjoyed the demos. Currently, the progress on this game is slow going, but I am still working on it here and there.

@Totti: Thanks for your offer of help, but I've got it covered for now.

Right now, I'm considering using face sets. Since I am not an artist, I am using eLouai's doll maker. What I would like to know is if you think this style of face sets adds to the immersiveness of the game or detracts from it. If it is too distracting, I'll just continue on without them. Please note, that the face sets would only be used on certain dialogue exchanges, not necessarily just cutscenes.

Spoiler: Screens

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/yisuz/screen1-2.png[/IMG]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228 ... een2-1.png[/IMG]

 

[Totti]

Seriously, those are the best eyes I've seen on a faceset, but it doesn't wuite match the rest of the game for me.

 

[Reives]

Good to see that this is still coming along nicely!

One thing I'd suggest about those face sets is to enlarge them just a little bit; to me it sort of makes the chatbox seem empty. I don't think it's too distracting, but the style of the faces could go either way with fitting in. A bit more toward the awkward side personally, but that might be because the difference in hair style.

 

[alexia]

I guess I'm going to have to make different face sets for all of Aria's hairdos. Too bad she's going to have her hair in a ponytail, pigtails, bandana, bun and finally, down.

Does this look better?
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228 ... xample.png[/IMG]

@Reives: I'm probably not going to enlarge it due to the negative side effects that occur when resizing - i.e. blurring, antialising, etc. - but thanks for the suggestion.

**EDIT**
And now, for the final product. At least one of them.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228 ... ewface.png[/IMG]

**EDIT 2**
I've decided to go in a different direction regarding the facesets. Take a look.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228 ... zaynex.png[/IMG] http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228 ... ariaex.png[/IMG]

These different expressions will only be used at key points in certain dialogues.

 

[bradleydfc]

Alexia. I love the facesets. Just a quick note. :D

Any ideas when a new demo may be coming out? Not meaning to rush you. I was just enquiring.

 

[alexia]

Yeah, it'll be awhile. I'm on a bit of a break from The Healer right now. I don't want to force anything when I'm not inspired. But I can say this. The next demo that comes out will be like a regular demo (I know I said I was going in a different direction with my demos but I changed my mind) that will start from the beginning to a pivotal point in the game.

 

[Reives]

I'm a fan of expressions in dialogues, so kudos on that. A suggestion about that though; if you are going to use it as it shows in those two screenshots, I think fading off the pictures near the bottom gradiently would have a better effect.

 

[Anglachel]

The faces are cute, and I think they add a lot to the game... If they are done right. Expressions help you relate the the characters as long as they aren't overdone. Such as using a completely different crazy expression for every dialogue box. But it definately sounds like you know what you are doing so I will leave it up to you. :D

 

[Angelic Kain]

I'm wondering, is the scene in your avatar actually a scene in the game? Just wondering.

 

[alexia]

Yes and no. The only thing that will be different is the location.

 

[Angelic Kain]

Ah. My parents aren't letting me download the demo, but it looks amazing. The DollPalace face sets are really adorable. Can't wait for the full version!^_^

 

[Reives]

What ze-... Why would you parents not let you download the demo? Size?

By the way, I can say now that graphic-wise, this is a big improvement from 'All is Not Lost', heheh. Reminded me of a darker version of Euphony's tilesets.

 

[Ratty524]

What ze-... Why would you parents not let you download the demo? Size?

By the way, I can say now that graphic-wise, this is a big improvement from 'All is Not Lost', heheh. Reminded me of a darker version of Euphony's tilesets.

I liked that game, even though the mapping wasn't oh-so-good. xD

Other than that, is this project broken up into separate chapters (reason I'm stating is because of the multiple download links)? Can I please know what order I need to go in?