i figured out/remembered something i had intended to do with these characters' stories... so that's fun! and throws a wrench somewhat! it'll be the same characters in this, same aesthetic, same most things- save for the execution of the later game. rather than transitioning into a point-and-click in a cabin, i'm going to have my protagonist's mind fuckery continue. sorry, girl. the voices of your loved ones never leave you.
have another screenshot of belah while i do this
a simple screenshot of one of my characters (belah!) talking to the protagonist before she's sent off to explore the room. my irl bestie had to remind me to record what i intend to do....... the reminder was very needed. i often just jump in and rely on my own memory (Not A Good Idea!!!)
though it just has the wip filename right now, the title is "the end is yours"
(sidenote i am trying so hard to add this image Please be kind to me internet)
oDaD is planned to be a game/story about life after death, robotics, and a trans man and his remaining family adjusting to a changed world.
Originally I was going to have it be more gritty and dark- the protag would experience microaggressions from his family, and maybe others, and it would also deal with themes of hopelessness. But as a trans man myself, that's not the story I need, and I doubt others need it either.
So instead the conflict comes from within, from other things I have experience with- memory loss, dysphoria, self- doubt. It's still somewhat dark, yes, but it's not as painful, at least in my opinion.
I've only got a couple panels down, so who knows- maybe it will change again. But my end goal is to ultimately have oDaD end in hope- or at least bittersweetly. I'll let you guys know how it goes- and if I don't post updates here, you can find them on my tumblr at ceviamavigames.
