Halloween jam 2024

And I want to write it and I will. But for many of us sometimes is very difficult beat our own fears. But the satisfaction of finishing and seeing people playing it deserve it

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I know that, I was just hoping that knowing someone wants to see it helps. (It does for me at least.)

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I just wanted to say thanks for all of your encouraging words, Mara! They have helped to curb at least some of my anxiety and I really appreciate it! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

(Goes for the rest of you lot, too - everyone is so nice what the heck.)

Now, quick ramble about writing (de)progress:

I realized during writing that the player character’s motivation didn’t make a lot of sense, so I threw out the entire first half of my plans and went back to the drawing board. Happy to report that I ended up with something I am much happier with, even though I need to rework the outline a lot to accomodate the changes. Oh, well! You win some, you lose some.

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I’m pretty sure we’re all in the same boat, so it makes sense to me to be cheering each other on.

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Yes, but still! Not every place is filled with nice people like this- I certainly don’t take it for granted, so I wanted to make extra mention of it! :face_holding_back_tears:

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People here is very nice. Am I very glad of having so many cool participants

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Well, I think I’m gonna give it a go. It’s gonna be a small spin-off murder mystery mini-game of The Bureau! So it looks like @LiliArch and I are gonna be making similar styled games, and I’m very much looking forward to playing theirs!

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I really think both of you after the jam could do a small easter egg referencing the other game or something fun kinda pun.

I always wanted to do a co authoring jam in pairs but I think people wouldnt want to be paired to write.

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Yeah, that kind of requires a lot to work (and frighteningly reminds you of all the school group projects where you ended up doing all the work).

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Good morning, gentlepeople! I hope we’re all having a good time working on this so far. I for one am thrilled to have started on the script proper and can’t wait to see what we’re all capable of.

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I’ve done some planning progress at least, after getting stuck in pointless architecture research.

This may amuse you, but it seems I’m ending up doing a spin-off (of a spin-off of a spin-off) too. I wasn’t sure of the setting originally, but I’m going to need those respirators, so I decided that I don’t really need more post-apocalyptic settings. :laughing:

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There was a huge, glaring plothole in my outline, and I didn’t realize how extreme it was until mid-way through writing my current scene! I think I’ve found a way to fix the issue, but goodness, that would have been a disaster if I didn’t notice until later. Rewriting things now, for better or for worse!

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A bit over 2000 words today! Feels nice! :two_hearts: :mirror_ball:

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:sob:

More seriously, I am having a really hard time getting back into it.

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I know the feeling. Like I should be doing this but something make very difficult keep the focus. Then come many doubts.

The thing is take some time off and return when you feel better

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The grind is setting in… To see this project to fruition, I have to push through the less-than-fun feelings I’m having about the work I have to do! :melting_face: Who knew writing different paths can get kind of repetitive!

I’m doing less writing that I’ve been wanting to, but something is something. I’ll get there, sentence by sentence.

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From today’s writing:

(…) the fullness of her feminine figure (…)

This is the ultimate proof that I have no idea what I am doing.

Also that I like alliterations.

^ This part is mainly a joke.
The problem is more that I’m finding my writing lifeless and mechanical, and I’m not confident that I can manage to make it feel more engaging.

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I’m just drawing facial structure diagrams with the help of some posing apps for artists, I’m way too rusty. :laughing:

Your ability to author alliterations is almost assuredly awe-inspiring! (Couldn’t resist, sorry :smile: )

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:joy:

I’m afraid the same paragraph also has this abomination:

a pleasant pastel pink

I finally managed to get the face of the woman I’m drawing to look right, but then I’ve redrawn her top like 10 times, and I’m still not happy with it.

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