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crescencestudio · 3 hours
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crescencestudio · 20 hours
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apologies if this has been answered already but will alaris be a paid game?
it is! i’m planning to keep the price relatively low though….. like $5 USD…… $7 if i am feeling frisky…..
and i’m sure it’ll go on sale every so often so that it’s like $2-$3 for those who can’t afford the normal price
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crescencestudio · 1 day
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๋࣭⭑ Devlog #39 | 3.27.24 ๋࣭⭑
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Happy March!!
This devlog is going to be a bit shorter, but...... it's for Exciting Reasons that I will share later in the post. heh.....heh.....HEH.....
Let's jump in ^^
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This month, writing was mostly dedicated to Etza's route! We have officially entered the Developmental Editing part of Etza's route, which is super exciting!!!
There were parts of Etza's route I wasn't completely satisfied with, so I spent a lot of this month tinkering, adding, fleshing out, editing, etc. for their route. I'm happier with it now compared to where it was when we entered this month, and especially with Wudgey's help, I'm excited for Etza to get the love they deserve!
I had a small, optional goal for myself to start Kuna'a's route, but honestly, I felt like between work with the Enhanced Demo, Etza's edits, and just generally feeling a bit tired after being Super Productive in January and February, I decided to give myself a break. That being said, I'm relatively confident I'll be getting started with Kuna'a's route next month, and I'm excited to dive into their route (and the Fae routes in general, teehee!).
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Vui is on the very last of the BGs I need from him..... So I am in mourning.......
Kidding but not kidding. Vui has done an amazing job of putting the backgrounds for Alaris together! They're absolutely stunning, and by the time we get to the next devlog, he will have finished ALL of the BGs for Alaris! It's been about a year and a half in the making, which is kinda crazy to think we have been together for this long (and working on the full game for this long), but it's definitely A Moment.
In celebration of him reaching this milestone, I wanted to highlight some of the BGs he's made for the game! The theme is early morning; some of these BGs are in the demo, and some are in the full game hehe. You'll have to guess the context of the mysterious full game BGs :')
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Sneak Peek: BG Showcase, morning strolls around the world of Alaris
I also thought it's been a while since I showcased a CG here. While I don't play on showcasing many of the full game CGs on public devlogs (I do show them on my Patreon!), I wanted to show a little snippet of this specific CG.
Why, you ask? Well, for the OGs, you might remember I showed a sketch of the CG during the Alaris Kickstarter---whenever the hell THAT THING happened.
I finished rendering it now that I got the BG for it, so I wanted to show a peek of that sketch that I showed oh-so-many-years ago.
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Sneak Peek: Kayn Full Route CG I want to lick him
Generally for art progress, I've been working on CGs as well as some promotional materials, which I'll be getting to in the next section \o/
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Now for the Exciting News!!!!
I have two bits of exciting news. The first is...
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Sneak Peek: Selection Screen for Alpha/Beta Access (OUUUUGGGGGHHHHH)
I STARTED CODING KAYN'S ROUTE!!!! The first act is already "done" and ready for beta access. And I'm hoping to finish the other two acts within the next couple of weeks. It is crazy to finally be able to code some of the full game routes. Even if they're not at the "final version" or early access stage, it is Extremely Rewarding to finally experience the scripts I've been writing in the game!!! With the CGs.... Extended Screens..... Just seeing the script with visual assets and not just a Google Doc is SOOOOO FSEIKLFJSEILE
Sneak Peek: Chapter Character Cards (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)
The second piece of Exciting News is that I have a release date for the Enhanced Demo. YEEEEAAAAAA. It's finally happening!!! Please stay tuned over the next couple of days...... An Exciting Announcement is on its way...................................
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I didn't do much market research this month. If I'm being honest, I actually struggled a little bit this month with like...... burnout and workaholism guilt. I wanted to take a break after getting the demo ready for public release, but I just couldn't bring myself to fully rest. It felt like there was so much to do (not just with Alaris, but also with real world/work obligations) and all these looming deadlines was starting to get to me.
I'm hoping next month because I'll actually be Releasing the demo (oops, sneak peek of general release date teehee!), I'll be able to feel like I can take a break. But it also sucks a bit that I feel like I have to Earn It. I think with Alaris being a Kickstarter project, I want to get the game in your hands as soon as possible, but of course it's not to anyone's benefit if I burn myself out in the process and end up with either a worser project or taking even longer to finish it.
I did...... start Stardew Valley again since it is the ultimate dissociation/break game for me. So far it's been working! But we'll see how it continues <3
LOOK AT MY FARM!!!
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Should I marry Sebastian or Elliot.
Anyways, hope you all have a great rest of your month, and I'll talk to you Very Soon with an Exciting Announcement! <3
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i want to bite druk's muscles so bad
oh my god u fckn get it…….
his arm muscles……..
i need it served to me on a platter medium rare iktr
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crescencestudio · 2 days
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"I've heard about how much you've been doing recently, it's really impressive. Good work."
(YOU RECEIVE: "nice job making some great games" headpats!)
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crescencestudio · 3 days
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the day that i finish my dissertation and alaris and no longer have workaholic guilt tugging at me.............. what will that day feel like............... what will the freedom of these shackles feel like.............
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crescencestudio · 4 days
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I'm kinda under the weather so I want to ask this lol
What's the LI's reaction to MC getting sick?
Kayn: would be the fastest of the lis (except for etza since they’re a cheater) to notice u not feeling well. stays by your side as much as they can and tries to make you feel as comforted as possible whether that’s back rubs or stroking your hair or just cuddling next to you and watching some shows together
Druk: “bro u good.” i’m jk but can u imagine LMFLS probably will pamper you the most out of the lis actually. carries you around the house bridal style. fetches your food and drinks and blankets. u will not be lifting a finger
Fenir: kinda a nag LDMZKL. “i told u u were working too hard/should’ve worn a jacket/etc.” STRICT. you HAVE to eat all of your soup. and NO you can NOT have candy or chips or whatever else you’re craving. you have to pout and beg if you want your sick treats (he will give it to you eventually w a blush on his face)
Etza: even tho they see sick ppl on a daily basis, they’ll get kinda like surprised and extra worried when u get sick. in terms of taking care of u…. well you see….. this is literally their job so tbh if u wanna get pampered by them longer u might have to fake it otherwise you’ll literally be healed up in two seconds LRMSLLA
Kuna’a: feel like he’d be kinda confused LOL like “what’s wrong w u…. oh ur sick?? oh uh, what…. do i do.” does his best but honestly kinda climsy w it, like will put a cool towel on you to cool your forehead but it’s too cold or dripping wet or something LMFAOO
Aisa: internally panicking. tbh i feel like they would fret a lot while taking care of you. i don’t think they have a lot of experience taking care of sick people so they would be doing their best while internally wringing their hands a bit
hope you feel better anon rah!!!!!! 💖
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crescencestudio · 6 days
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Fan Drabble of Intertwine VN #2
Another fan drabble from Intertwine VN created by @crescencestudio. I would've wrote this earlier as I had the idea of writing something similar to Pygmalion and Galatea, but only found time now. I do realize I have not improved my writing, but wanted to write it anyway. so I did. Congrats on over 90k, it is really an amazing game.
As the artist finishes chiseling my eyes, I finally take my first look at the world. I was not always conscious, and I do not know where I was prior to being brought to the artist's studio. However, the first day the artist brought me here and touched me, I was able to sense it. I did not know what he looked like nor what his voice sounded like, but I knew that I knew him. I know that once in other lives we were happy together, and although not all ended happily, I always cherish our time together, no matter how short. His touch felt like home, and I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be.
Every day since then, the artist has carefully chiseled into me, and with each strike, the artist carefully forms the details of my body. It was as if he knew the details of my body as if it were his own. As he continued his work, the more complete I felt, the more human I became, and the more alive I felt. After 2 years, the artist is finished, and I am finally able to see the world.
The first thing I saw was the artist staring back at me. At that moment, I felt a warmth spread across my marble body and something compelling me towards him. I long to touch the artist and share the warmth I felt with him, but I am merely a statue. But the artist, as if he wanted to touch me just as much as I did, held my hand, placed a red ring on my finger, and stared into my eyes. His eyes were tired, but content. It is as if he just finished a long journey and can now rest after fulfilling his goal. His gaze, while peaceful, seems to somberly accept that this is as far as he could go in his search. However, I am still not satisfied. I do not want to merely gaze at the artist, only to receive his warmth when he holds my hand. I want to experience everything life has to offer with him. I want to give him all of my warmth and make him more happy than he has ever been. I am not satisfied with being seen by him. I want to hold him, I want to know his mind and thoughts, and I want to be with him as a human.
Just as suddenly as it appeared, the voice disappeared, and I was left alone. The rising sun crept through the window, and I winced at the sunlight. I raised my arms to cover my face and stumbled backward, falling to the ground. I hear someone rushing towards the room, no doubt to check on what made the loud sound. Then I saw him. The artist who spent years searching for me. Creating me.
"You will be together in this life as you want in this life." Darkness covers my vision, and I hear a mysterious voice talking to me. "Your fates have always been intertwined with one another. You were always destined to meet him."
"What do you mean? What could you do so I can be with him?"
"I cannot do anything except what the fates has decided."
"Why now? Why like this? Why couldn't the fates make me human in the beginning rather than separating us like this, only to let us be together now?"
"It is merely what the fates decided."
"That's not fair. He waited for who knows how long to be with me. He was alone all this time, trying to look for me. Why did they have to be so cruel to him? He doesn't deserve this. It's not fair."
"The fates rarely are. However, now you can be with him. Do not overly concern yourself with what has happened and focus on what you can do now. Once you can see again, you will be human, and you will be with him as before."
He looked at me, stunned, not believing what he was seeing. I couldn't believe it, either. I carefully lifted myself, trying not to break the illusion if it was one. I walk towards him, but being new to moving my body, I stumble forward, and he catches me just as I was about to fall. He held me carefully in his arms. I look up and meet his eyes. I gently take his hands into mine and intertwine our fingers together. There was so much I wanted to say to him, yet nothing came out. All I could do was stare at him and hold his hands. Yet he just smiled and continued to hold my hand, and I knew I didn't have to say anything at this moment. There will be a lot more time to talk. But for now, we just allowed ourselves to be content sitting on the floor, holding hands, and staring into each other's eyes. Thank you for finding me, Van. I will always be with you, whether it's this life or the next.
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crescencestudio · 10 days
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finished playing intertwine and omg im in tears TT
van my new love i adore him <3
also heres a funny screenshot from a discord server i was live reacting to it in lolol
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crescencestudio · 12 days
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Would Etza be very kissy kissy or would they be more reserved? 🔎
i think etza is actually pretty kissy kissy but more in like a passing-kisses kinda way. like kissing the back of your hand or knuckles when you’re holding hands or a forehead kiss when you’re cuddling or a goodbye peck on the lips 💓
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crescencestudio · 13 days
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Finale Releasing April 5!!!11!!1!
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SO. UH. THE GAME IS DONE. which means... i can finally give a release date! 😃💦
APRIL 5!!! GET READY!!! YEAH!!! DEF NOT GONNA BE TRAUMATIC...!!!1!!1!
YEAH....
...at any rate, check out the devlog for a few more deets. something something 109 CGs in just the finale... my usual tomfoolery...
I can't believe this thing is done... 💦
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crescencestudio · 13 days
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Hey, everyone!
At Lavendeer, we've made the call to wrap up our funding campaign next month. If you're interested, now's the time to contribute before it's too late to snag early access to our game, an NPC or exclusive merchandise!
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crescencestudio · 15 days
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logged onto itchio recently and didn’t realize how many plays intertwine has gotten????? thank you for 90k plays!!!! 😭😭💖💖
had to celebrate such a crazy milestone by drawing our beloved. VAN AND I SAY THANK U AND WE LOVE U!!!
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question: how easy to kissy kissy etza. absolutely required. must do now.
but as an actual question lmao, how are the S/Os with a very casually touchy MC? :D
of course, they stop if any of the SOs ask, but just a lot of habitual leaning on people, throwing an arm over their shoulders, joking punches in a shoulder, just kinda like that?
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at first i thought this was anna bc of the kissy kissy etza KMFLXOWLS but then u signed as 🦭 and for some reason i feel like i should know who this is but i don’t
anyways if ur in a relationship kissy kissy etza is very easy. they are Very Receptive
how the lis are with a casually touchy mc
Kayn: is used to people being “casually” touchy with them but finds your specific touch much more soothing and comforting in comparison. he finds himself seeking your touch sometimes and cherishes the passing touches
Druk: honestly you’re feeding into his own natural tendencies. druk is very casually touchy in the same way so i imagine physical touch will become a p important love language in ur relationship
Fenir: at first he might jump a little or get flustered but eventually he’ll get used to it and will just see it as a normal part of your relationship. if ur levels of casual touchiness go down he might think ur mad at him or something
Etza: sees the casual touchiness as passing forms of intimacy so really values the gestures. like the fact you feel comfortable enough around them to just casually lean on them, etc. shows how close the two of you are
Kuna’a: will sometimes escalate the casual touchiness (if ur ok with that). if u throw a joking punch, he’ll catch it and pull you close. if u put ur arm over their shoulder, they’ll lean in and put their hand on your waist
Aisa: they’re pretty nonchalant/accepting about it but i’m getting this vision where u get caught throwing ur casual touchiness on them and someone says something like w0W aisA u never leT anYonE ToUch yOU????
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crescencestudio · 21 days
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Otome Jam 2024 jam page is finally up and along with it, we are continuing last year's Josei Jam!
Join now to be notified when it starts and go ahead and prepare yourself for the start OtoMay (and June)! As always please be sure to read the rules as we have made some updates again and this time provided more international support by adding translations (currently French, with German coming up) for Otome Jam! Even if your game is not in English, you can submit it to both jams, but as a disclaimer, the two hosts mainly speak English. If you would to submit a translation for either jam, feel free to contact us on Discord!
Likewise, we are still updating and getting some things ready, for any more questions our Discord server is available!
Logo & Thumbnail Art by @akuakourin
Banner Art by Everium
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crescencestudio · 22 days
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part of my new years resolution that i didn’t mention bc i figured i will probably not fulfill it is celebrating each LIs bday. i’m pleased to say i made it for etza!!! 💖 so we are off to a strong start 😤
happy bday to our sweet healer! 🎉✨
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crescencestudio · 23 days
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Announcing the Amare Games Festival 2024
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Amare Games Festival 2024
Join us in April for the 2024 Amare Games Festival, a celebration of love and diversity in story-focused games!
For this festival we invite you to create or update a game that you believe falls under the Amare Genre tag!
What is Amare?
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Why a festival?
Jams are an awesome way to get the creative juices flowing and challenge yourself to create a game in a short amount of time. However, there are already a lot of amazing projects in progress, so it's important to celebrate those and give people the opportunity to focus on setting and achieving goals with their existing projects as well.
Examples of Submissions
A new game.
A new demo or Vertical slice.
A new chapter update to an existing game.
Adding new features or content to an existing game.
The festival has fairly relaxed rules, but in general, we would like all participants to keep these in mind:
Rules:
You must Release or Update during the festival period. Work can be commenced before the start of the festival.
Please clearly label demos or first episodes as such. - This is to help us organise the entries
Please clearly state the exact update or new content that was added during the festival.
Submissions can be Free or Commercial.
NSFW must be properly labelled, but is fine as long as it adheres to Itch.io's TOS
No hate speech, (i.e. speech that promotes hatred, violence or discrimination against groups of people based on ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.) or content that is patently offensive or intended to shock or disgust viewers.
Content Warnings are needed (Here is a link to help you with those if you need it!)
We currently do not support AI-generated games or games that make use of generative AI writing and art. Until legislation is put in place to ensure ethical training models that respect artist and creator copyright and regulate transparency on the use of AI in creative content, we will not allow the submission of games that utilise generative AI.
We kindly ask that you tag your game with the 'Amare' tag here on itch.io. This will ensure people who are watching the tag instead of just the jam page will see your game.
Join the discord to find others who are looking for festival partners, and to talk with other Amare Devs!
Sign up for the Festival on the Amare Games Festival Itch Page.
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