Behind the Scenes #2

Hello! Lilwa here again!

In this week's episode of Behind the Scenes™:  WRITING. 

You guys already know what it looks like in the game, so I'll talk a bit about the process this week and share some spoilers about the most recent upcoming quest.  

Video game writing in this format is quite different from writing a novel or short story. The main difference is that descriptions that would otherwise go into the story are instead passed on to the artist.   

For example, if this were a normal story I'd write something like:  

Late for class, Lindsey dashed across the entrance hall, eyes fixed on the homeroom door. With a scholarship resting on good grades, being late wasn't an option. Luckily for her, she was the fastest runner in all of—a stray caution sign ambushed her foot, sending her sailing through the air. 

"Eeeep!" she cried and slammed into the wet floor.
 

Instead, I add it to the list of required art. I explain the scene to Miintea and she draws a sketch. If it matches what I had in mind, I give her the green light to finish it. Once she's close to finishing it, she sends it back and we make final adjustments if needed.  

So with descriptions out of my hands, what do I  actually do? Well, the short answer is dialogue. Lots and lots of dialogue. I also design the story, come up with quests, and create distinct personalities for each of the characters. I'm also the person who puts expressions on each line of dialogue. For example:  

Lindsey laughing "Hey, a great day for fellatio! Pilates, I mean pilates!"  

Another thing that is different is the branching dialogue paths. In regular writing, you obviously only have one, but in games like this, where choices play a big role, you always write a different outcome for each of the choices.  

Anyway, let's talk a bit about the latest quest!  If you're not interested in spoilers, stop here. Also, stay tuned for the feature update tomorrow!    

*****SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT******  

The latest quest I've been working on is a Jacklyn quest, and It'll feature two very explicit sex scenes. The quest can be started by acquiring Jacklyn's number and sending her a text.

Notice the "$jacklyn_statement.advance()" lines have different parentheses. This means that there are initially two paths in the quest. Each leading to its own scene.

After making sure Flora and Jo are out of the house, the big night finally comes and the mc has to choose his outfit for the date.

As always, these choices matter. It's not abundantly clear here, where each choice will lead, but depending on this choice and another one somewhere in the quest, you'll be able to access a secret quest ending with Jacklyn.

Of course, no date is perfect. Sometimes, things go... well, you've seen the movies.

Being the idiot that he sometimes is, the mc of course tries to play the hero...

If he survives (dun dun dun!) there's a great ending waiting for him with Jacklyn. You'll have the option to pursue her romantically or sexually; instant gratification in the form of a n a l, or a chance to really show her that you're boyfriend material. Also, don't forget about the secret sex scene, especially if you're into pegging. :)

That's all for this week's episode of behind the scenes.  Once again, stay tuned for tomorrow's feature update!

Let me know in the comments what kind of stuff you'd like to see next Saturday!