I’m very happy with the result of my character design. I’m currently finishing the remaining expressions and poses, I think I’ve already made around thirty expressions. I don’t want to spoil anything; I’d rather let you discover them when the prologue releases.
I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with the art style, and in the end I went back to a brush I used for the Titjob animation of Rouge the Bat, using the same method. I like the slightly pencil-like look because it makes the lines feel less smooth and more natural. My method for flat colors and shading also helps me save time when choosing colors.
If possible, I’d also like to add a feature at the start of the game to let you choose your skin color. It won’t be a huge number of options, but around four choices should already help players pick something that represents them better. You’ll play as a human who has just arrived in a small town full of anthro characters who have never seen a human before, some have only seen them in movies, never in real life. This curiosity will lead to many small adventures as you play through a character that represents you and your choices.
I’m excited to release a first version and slowly move forward with this project. Since I’m new to making visual novels and working alone, don’t expect anything too complex, but I’ll put a lot of effort into this first personal project! 😊