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I have a question about the switch from first-person to third-person. What was the reasoning behind that? I'm genuinly curious. :)

PaxTerra

CGB has already proven himself more than capable of conveying emotion in a believable and impactful way, whereas CM's style, being very exaggerated and often more overtly sexual, could sometimes be a slightly odd fit in heavier scenes. On the other hand, CM's very cartoony style really suited the VN format, and I worry that CGB's semi-realistic style, with his attention to detail, might be tough to fit. This is a really interesting change overall.

Rodrigo Silva

Will be saved legacy versions? I'm glad that the project is moving forward, I like the style of the new artist (I played his games) But I still don't want to lose those feelings that I got from your work with cursedmarked ... I'm both happy and depressed ... As a result, this project died for me ... And now I see something like a continuation from the fans ... Rather all this will not be the novel that I knew. I will consider this project new, rather than updated old. P.S. I have been following the project since its appearance ... But it seems now I will be watching the new one.

Out of everyone there I think dozer and Hal are great. Darius needs a bit more work. It's really just his head the torso to leg ratio is a tad weird but dude.. that head. No!

DiZ

As a long time follower of this game and someone who wishes he had the disposable income to support it, I'm really sad to hear that CursedMarked will no longer be a part of this project as his art was what caught my eye when I first discovered Extracurricular Activities. That being said I am so very happy to hear the two of you addressed the issue before it ruined your friendship. I'm a little mixed about CaptainGerBear being the new head artist. On the one hand I love his art and had a blast with Bastard Bonds, but I do not know if his art style suits Extracurricular Activities. Captain Ger uses darker colors, more realistic mussel structures and a emphasis on shading that give his art a more harder edge. A example would be his Darius dose not have the punchable swagger he did before, and now kinda looks like a jock about to give me a swirly.

littleredrabbit

This is a really sad thing to do i really loved the character designs now, and i wish the best of luck to your friend on what he is going for, but no matter what i will keep supporting this game!

Kumasen

one more thing i'd like to add, the new art looks good but i think this maria could be a bit thinner, similar to Cm's

Emmanuel Greene

Hehe, very sexy!

DyneWulf

It'll definitely take some time to adjust to it, but I think people are really gonna enjoy seeing what all Ger brings to the table :)

DyneWulf

Always glad to keep you around too ;3 Thanks for the continued support!

DyneWulf

Thank you~ Glad to see that the story and characters were more of a draw. That's always nice to hear!

DyneWulf

Ahh, thank you! I'm glad to keep you around ;)

DyneWulf

Thanks a lot :) I go hope to see a lot of growth here!

DyneWulf

It's not that I was displeased at all though, I love CMs work. This change really has nothing to do with that. It's a totally different reason.

DyneWulf

Thank you! It's certainly a scary change for me too, but at the same time, I'm excited to push forward and see what the Captain brings to EA.

DyneWulf

I'll be posting and archiving the old art as I'm replacing it too, so everyone can have it ;3

DyneWulf

Me too. The art initially drew me in when I was looking for a new visual novel. But I stayed for the stories and characters. I'd be sadder if the project just ended entirely so if it's the trade-off to continue it then so be it. I struggle with change in general but I adjust-eventually... Still let's not bring shade to CGB. It's never easy to enter in on established material of any kind.

Wheeler Bertrand

Just found this in my inbox moments ago. It's sad but it is what it is. It will take some adjusting to. I'm wondering now if all the art will be redone to match the new style.

Wheeler Bertrand

Gerbear tends to draw huge upper bodies and short stubby legs (In Bastard Bonds this was very off-putting to me) . Hopefully this will be reined in a bit for EA. But judging by the art above (Darius and Dozer) it doesnt seem like it. He also draws much darker themes than CM does, so i hope he will be able to convey the more happy-go-lucky feel of EA. Not super happy with this if I'm honest. CM did very good work on the EA characters and I am very sad to see him go. :/

Rahal

Mixed feelings all around, the guy made my favorite sexual point and click game (well I have only ever played one but I doubt I'll find any that's as good as see no evil, that shit was legit) And is GREAT with his stuff, but... We were all first introduced to this by CMs art. We stay for the story, sure, but man it's going to be outright JARRING to get used to all the new stuff. This is more than a facelift, it's going to basically be a body change for EC, and us old buddies will have to get used to seeing a new guy with the mind of our old friend. My current BIGGEST issue is, and I hope you take this into consideration, is the current color scheme of the backgrounds Vs the kind of colors CGB uses. CM uses more vibrant colors so they mixed together, not perfectly but good enough, but... Even while looking at the previews from CGB (they look GREAT don't get me wrong) I can already see clashing colors between the more darker, realistic-ish colors from CGB and the vibrant, shiny colors from the backgrounds. The disconnect will be really apparent, and it worries me. The moment I read about the change in artist I felt my heart sink, was about to cancel my support, maybe wait to see what the new artist has to offer and then decide, but you chose the only guy that actually softened the blow for me enough to keep my finger away from that cancel button.

Typo-kun

Definitely not the only one, DW said himself thats its an unfortunate event, so there's not much point salting the wound. not a big fan of CGB fan either as it looks too chunky and too ogre-ish (thick noses,small eyes, 40ish age ranges) Haven't seen any real furry artwork that would match for example Spencer, a 19 yearold athletic canine. The Darious sketch leaves much to be desired, though i feel the Chester design is actually an improvement. Perhaps the CGB will allow more images, animations and better sex scenes. For a split second i was hoping that the new artist could be Meesh... God that would have been orgasmic!

So sad you split up :( Anyway, I suppose stories will be as best as they are now :) Keep up this nice job ! (oh, and did Maria took a little bit of weight ? :3 )

Arkenophas

oh my god so sexy and cool

bloodylion

it'll take some getting use to but i'm here for the characters anyway

Emmanuel Greene

That's a real shame. The new style is going to take a bit of adjusting to. I love CM's artstyle and he really added charm to the characters in EA and his own characters in general. I'll truly miss his part in the project. On the bright side, at least you've already gotten another artist, and a great one at that! I already love how he drew Dozer and Chester! I hope he tries his best to emulate CM's design to the best of his abilities for the sake of preserving that charm and to respect CM for his part in the project.

William Chan

I read comics a visual novel is just one big comic to me change in artist isn't that big of a deal

oh... It looks that I am the only person who doesn't really want the change. The new style of the artist is too soft and lack of power of the pencil line. But I accept the change eventually,because this EA after all is your garden,what you want us to see attaching your fantastic and gorgeous writing.So change is unaviodable,I sincerely hope you can get along well with your new partner. By the way,how can you see our displease of CM's artstyle?the partner you've worked with so long time,the artstyle we've felt countless times……

Tauros

Hey, so well honestly at this point i'm in it more for the progression of the story and the characters. Originally the art put me off but as i gave it a chance it was the story and how much you have put into it that really drew me to this VN. So regardless of the change of artist i am in it more for the content and story. Can't wait to see the overall changes tho.

RedMane91

Although Cursedmarked was part of the project, and his art is amazing. It does not take away from the amazing stories that you write. Although it is sad to see him leave, it won't deter me from leaving the game. This game is too much, and it hits way too close to home.

NikoElys

actually captaingerbear is a HUGE fan of the game. he drew fanart of Harold his fav character some months ago...tho i guess that artwork is official art now huh. totally makes sense now considering that

Hyou Vizer

I'm personally okay with this change and feel it can be better for the game and it's development, plus this artist seems to be just as good if not better than than the original, and anything to get the project fast or have more is this. So I do agree with you decision and hope to see more in you ever growing development.

i've never felt such conflicting emotions, on the one hand that's super sad, cursedmark's art was basically the foundation of this wonderful game and it won't ever be the same, but on the other, HOLY SHIT, how'd you manage to get captaingerbear to work with you?! i wish cursedmarked the best in his other endeavors and for your continued friendship but goddamn, i am so excited for the things to come with this project.

Vivienne

Haha, well thank you! It's really tough, seeing a change with artists. It was not an easy choice...

DyneWulf

I won't complain ;3

DyneWulf

Same here!

DyneWulf

"Public demos won't see any major changes until at least Update 1.54 releases"

Hyou Vizer

Will the art that's already been implemented by your collaboration with CM be changed?, or will the new artist CaptainGerBear "re-draw" all the existing art until now?

PaleAngel_90

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD *tries to calm down* okay Dyne......tbh I'm so happy for now. I've noticed you being some what displeased with CM's artstyle clashing with your own interests a lot of the time the past years I've been following this game, so i feel this was long overdue. I love CM's art but I understand the change and it seems it is for the better overall in the long run. Also Hal from the cafe looks insanely hot (is he date option? haha) AND they're a human too i almost missed that fact woah O__O

Hyou Vizer

okay, the change of artist and art style is kind of scary because i have grown so attached to each of the characters and their design but it is the love and personality that you pour into all of them that keeps me coming back so while it may take some time to get used to the change there is no way that i'll stop supporting you dyne!

GrayMech

A change is fine for me. Though, I can't wait for the new update o3o I'll just keep the old update too for the memory of seeing CursedMarked's artworks owo But still, the story is nice and it's not everyday you'll get to encounter that(sorry)

RGY VN Crew

I may be apprehensive with there being new artwork, But it is the story that got me to love it all in the first place. So no, you shall not lose me!!!

Brian Damiani

Impossible NO WAY! I haven’t stopped being a patreon for so long because I couldn’t anymore.. maybe it’s time to return!

Valentino

I love his work! I can't wait to see more from him!