I’m removing the backstory from the word count for as long as that’s my reference, not a part of the game.
Word Count: 1k for the opening scene.
Sprites: Maybe halfway through drawing full bodies for the main characters. Additional expressions later?
Only the the head and shoulders might be visible, most of the time, but even if I don’t do much else, I would like a reference for character graphics.
GUI: This has been sketched out on paper. I’ve decided to use my photos of historical sites and rural public spaces as art assets.