Poll: Should the male protagonist have a sprite?
Added 2021-10-27 17:32:02 +0000 UTCSomeone on the discord server told me they would personally prefer if the main character didn’t have a sprite, so I really wanted to know the general consensus on that one. I understand that one of the main reasons why the protagonist usually doesn’t have a sprite in visual novels is so that the readers can insert themselves in the story. The thing is, I thought my characters' personalities were rather complex, which would make it hard for anyone to insert themselves, but maybe that isn’t the case. Or maybe there are other good reasons for someone to not want to see what the protagonist looks like.
The only reasons why I wanted a sprite for the protagonist was to make the game more esthetically appealing, as well as to simplify the reading (instead of reading the name, you see his face when he talks).
So, should the main character have a sprite? It really doesn’t matter to me either way. In fact, it’s a lot more work for me if he does have a sprite, but I never make decisions based on whether it’s more work or not. I value more the user experience than anything else, so I’ll leave it up to you guys.
Comments
I see. Didn't know there was a name to it. I voted but will remain anonymous. :)
Sitri
2021-10-27 21:18:10 +0000 UTCWhile I really appreciate the thought, you should vote on what you want. I don't mind more work if it means creating a quality product. And no worries, it wouldn't delay a release or anything.
hangovercat
2021-10-27 20:56:00 +0000 UTCI would prefer a sprite, but not at the cost of more work for you/less work on other parts of the game, so I voted for no sprite. Either way not a huge deal tbh
shpee wang
2021-10-27 20:27:29 +0000 UTCI was also under the impression that most people don't really care, but I wanted to make sure that it was in fact the case since most male protagonists don't have any visual representation in visual novels.
hangovercat
2021-10-27 17:51:50 +0000 UTCIt’s the illustrations you see most of the time, in front of backgrounds. For example, Laura’s sprite is this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_mT2g9e7oFYwnimaxJA0dKxHpsTXeac/view?usp=sharing
hangovercat
2021-10-27 17:49:10 +0000 UTCSorry. I don't know what a sprite is. Care to explain?
Sitri
2021-10-27 17:42:01 +0000 UTCI don't care/mind if he does or not so I'm not gonna vote. I would just do what feels right for you. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think people care so much they would stop supporting you for it.
Ffr0v
2021-10-27 17:38:54 +0000 UTC
