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Step 1: Prepare Your Screenshot

• Choose a single screenshot from your game (finished or unfinished).

• Make sure it represents the gameplay or art well.

• Avoid any text, UI overlays, or NSFW content.

Step 2: Prepare Your Game Info

• Only include the title of the game.

• Optionally, add a link to your game page (official website, itch.io, etc.).

• Do not add descriptions, comments, or marketing text in the main post.

Step 3: Posting

• Upload your screenshot in the post.

• Add your game title and link in the title section only.

• Example format:

Game Title: Pixel Quest [Link to game]  [Attach screenshot here] 

Step 4: Follow-Up Discussion

• Any comments or discussion should be made on your game’s dedicated page, not in this main screenshot thread.

• Remember: 1 screenshot per week to keep the thread organized and varied.

I usually start my visual novels with a rough draft in a plain text editor or Word, focusing on story and dialogue like a regular novel. Once the core narrative feels solid, I transfer it into Ren’Py, adjusting for branching paths, choices, and visuals.

Writing directly in Ren’Py from the start can work, but I find it easier to get the story “right” first in prose, then adapt it for pacing, transitions, and art. This approach keeps the narrative strong while still allowing flexibility for VN-specific elements.

(Screenshot attached as per rules — no additional text.)

Nice initiative! 🚀 A dedicated place to promote projects sounds great. Just checked the site — clean start and easy to navigate. Wishing you success with growing the community!

Itch needs to be transparent: if payment providers are forcing limits on NSFW content, say so and publish a clear policy + timeline. Practical fixes: add alternative payment options (crypto/transfer), a migration/refund path for affected creators, and proactive communication so creators aren’t left guessing. Silence is what’s hurting creators most.

Congrats on finishing and releasing your first game — that’s a huge milestone! The Halloween theme and short playtime sound perfect for your first project. I’ll check it out and share feedback soon. Keep building and refining — every release is a big step forward!