There's so much to do in making a game from scratch, how will I manage it all?
The pipeline
Currently, I'm keeping track of everything with this diagram above. I am a very visual person, so I struggle to conceptualize from just lists and things, and I wanted to be realistic with myself about the size and scope of this project I'm taking on.
This diagram shows my entire process plan, and helps to spell everything out for me, as well as for anyone who's interested in following my progress.
Where I'm at right now
Currently, I am deep in the writing process. I want to make sure I have everything fleshed out and ready to read before starting on any of the artwork. That way, I'll know exactly what I need, and I won't have to waste time going back and forth.
The only trouble is... I'm not as confident of a writer as I am an artist. Writing this whole story is really taking a lot of my brain power, especially because I want to do this right, and I want this story to really reflect the whole of my characters personalities. I've already had to scrap some things because I wasn't thinking big picture enough. This game is going to have multiple endings, which means way more scenes than a straightforward story would have. Despite the challenge, I want to give this project my all. If my hopes that many people will play it come true, then I want it to be my best.
Right now, I've finished the outlines, and I'm getting ready to start scripting! Stay tuned for more updates in the future...
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