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NSFW is the main vibe we are aiming for with this jam, but we will also accept suggestive works for those new to smutty writing!

NSFW for this jam is considered to be more blatant sexual acts described in detail and/or portrayed with art.

Suggestive content we consider to be things such as making out, heavy petting, dirty talk, and foreplay. You may then lead it into a "fade to black" scenario if you so choose!

The aim is to have games submitted to this jam where a romantic, erotic story is told! 

A good example of an NSFW game is Lacy's game, Roped In.

You may also make any NSFW/suggestive scenes optional. Other than that, as long as you stick to the jam's rules - you are good to go!

If you still are unsure, feel free to head on over to the Questions thread in the community board!

Game Development Resources:

Renpy 

Twine

Lemma Soft Forums

Smut Writing 101:

 Lacy's Guide to NSFW Writing for Visual Novels

How to Write Compelling Erotica 

10 Tips for Writing (Good) Smut

Feel free to use the community board to find team members for Josei After Dark! Please include the following in your post:

Title: (Your wanted role) Looking for members/team

If you are leading a team, please give a brief synopsis of your game idea.

Skills: (writer, sprite artist, programmer, etc)

Socials to be contacted: (discord, twitter, tumblr, etc)

Curious about the jam? Want to know if your planned ideas will work/be allowed? Ask here!

Thank YOU for the comment! Leonardo and Renzo will be the next two to drop, if I recall correctly. Shouldn't be too long I think (just getting back into development, but I remember having one of them finished already). <3

Glad you enjoyed, Zang! 

Much love, thank you <3

Absolutely in love with this. You've breathed life into this story and brought excitement I haven't felt in a long time. The pacing is wonderful, the characters are well-rounded and easy to attach to, and just...everything! I could think of a thousand things to say about this IF.

I started with Heron last night and went back to play Lion this morning. When I get a chance, I intend to play through both Ferret and Robin as well!

Thank you for taking the time to put your love into your work and these characters. It shows in everything you do and has thoroughly inspired me. I'm excitedly waiting for updates!

Thanks so much, Bunny! I'm glad you're liking it <3

As for your question -- yes, there is only one bad end per route for most of the love interests. Two routes have slight differences in the bad endings, but they will be the last released as they are more involved/attached to the story's main plot. For Alessio and Luca, though, rest assured there was only one bad end!

Hey, Ebbasuke!

This looks fine to us. The rule was mainly to discourage romanticizing abusive relationships, so you're entirely in the clear. Please just make sure to include the appropriate content warning tags.

We look forward to your submission!

Thank you so much, Yazp!! Your comment totally brightened my day <3

I'm so glad you enjoyed the story pacing and length, and that Luca met your expectations! Honestly, I also wish I could have made each route longer, but it's hard to write for so many people in under a year (end my suffering LOL!) Anyway, again -- thank you so much for playing and leaving such a kind comment! 

(P.S. I've been considering a sequel DLC or even just a small "extra moments" addition once the game is done if people want that, so maybe more bonus LI pov in the future!)

Hi, TorridTornado! I noticed a composer is looking for a team here: https://itch.io/jam/josei-after-dark/topic/3823880/music-composer-sound-designer...

Hopefully you two can link up. Good luck on your project, and if you need help finding any resources please don't hesitate to ask -- we're more than happy to assist!

Looking forward to the next part! I'm glad you found a way that makes updating less stressful for you. We're all happy to wait to see what you've got in store for us! (AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE DUNGEON ESCAPADES)

Yippie! I already wishlisted B)

Another excellent fantasy game from Grey!! I especially love how in depth you make the lore and characters, it makes it immersive from the beginning! ALSO!! THE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION??? I LOVEEEEEEEEE (this is a common feature in your games ofc but I know how much extra work goes into it but it adds SO MUCH and I want you to know how amazing it is to have)

10/10 cannot wait for more updates!! My first character is going to romance Whit and his icy heart!! (You will soon learn I have a type lmfao)

The art is beautiful, and I love the story so far!! Excitedly waiting the next update~

Thank you! Same to you ^^/

Chim...I was speechless. Everything about the design of the game was flawless, but the story?

The story hit so close to home it was unreal. I don't feel like sharing that story publicly, though. Just know that Jace is enough. You are enough. Everyone living and breathing their truths are enough. Everyone going through rough times and trying to build courage are enough.

It takes a lot to put yourself first, exactly as the game said, and I have no doubt that this will encourage other people to also take the first step toward the life they deserve.

Thank you for the kind words! ^^ I'll work hard to pace myself, but I'm just excited to finally get one step closer to the game being out for everyone!

It has been FOREVER since I've played a game with stat features like this and honestly it made me so nostalgic T-T <3

The art was cute as always, and I especially loved all the fun little random text messages!! 

The amount of detail you put in your games is so awe-inspiring...idk it always just feels like an amazing, polished experience and is enjoyable even for someone who hasn't caught up with OW yet!! Great job <3

Wow, thank you so much!! I'm so glad all of them were interesting to you! (also I'm SO glad you like Luca! When I first made him, I was worried people would think he's too vanilla or feel-good) <3

(answered the bulk of your question under the "view more" cut for others' sake even though it doesn't go into too much detail!)

As for your question, MC herself does not fall into a caretaker role outside of regular, run-of-the-mill kindness. She, more often than not, is the one being looked after rather than looking after others. Our MC here is a bit too nosy for her own good, so the others are more careful about what they do and tend to keep her under lock and key. She doesn't like that much. ^^;

There are two alternative endings for two characters where the MC embraces the lifestyle and joins it, one route where she learns a bit of self defense, and one route where she learns as much as she can -- and if she's not fully prepared she will get a bad end regardless of any affection points earned with that character.

Hopefully that helps! If it doesn't sound like your cup of tea, no worries at all! Once again, thank you so much for playing! ^^

SYLLA!! I'm sorry I didn't see this!! Thank you so much T-T <3

p.s. I agree >:)

Omg Pri!! I'm so sorry I didn't see this sooner!

Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot coming from you! I hope you will also enjoy the full version when it comes out! <3 

Thank you so much, Lila!!

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Your playthrough on Youtube was lovely, and your reactions were so fun!!

Thank you for taking the time to play <3

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the demo - did you have a favorite character? 🤭

And yes, I'm in the process of making one! I believe you may have found it early though haha 

If that was you, I sent you a DM on Patreon! Otherwise, all the livefeed game updates will be on Twitter @Snakkberry and I will also be launching the Patreon there

Once again, thank you so much for your interest - it means a lot to know people care about a little passion project I've run headfirst into by myself haha ^^

Super lovely romance between the two! Makai is such a loveable himbo, and Rhett really is such a grounded sweetie. 

Now, don't get me started on the MUSIC!! The ART!! The voice acting delivery!! I swear, I feel like everything just came together so beautifully to tell this story. All the creatives who took part in this are super talented, and I was so happy to not only be able to experience it but also work with you all to help bring your story to the world!

This romance is just really wholesome. I'm glad that Makai learned to be more honest with himself and his feelings. I won't say more, but I definitely recommend checking out this cute (and short in comparison to Tattoos and Tulips haha) romance story!

Lacy is a fantastic developer who always brings her all to her projects! 

Roped In is a lovely cowboy romance featuring a friends-turned-more scenario in the old west! It has a fully customizable MC (pronouns/name) and you can even name your HORSE! Not to mention it has optional NSFW scenes, and your participation or lack thereof does not affect getting a "good end." Choose as many to participate in be it some, all, or not at all! Plus, there may or may not be a spicy CG for those of you who are into that.... ;)

I loved every second playing through this game, and its become one of my favorites! Come get your daily dose of Boone (Balls)! <3

This was such a fun experience! Even though I beta read for this, the game felt entirely different (in a good way) and kept me on my toes!

The characterization of everyone is amazing, just like all of Chim's games tbh. I'm always impressed with how much you can learn and feel for these characters, even in short segments, but I think it's just a testament to his talent and skill. 

Each time I play one of his games, there is always SOME improvement (which I am always shocked by, because each time I think things were perfect and can't fathom how it can improve BUT HE DOES!!). 

You can really tell how much Chim cares about his games and characters, and how much effort goes into everything. No matter what he does, it always ends up AMAZING. This game is no different.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND you download it to get the full experience, because LAWD does Alex pack a surprise ;)

Another 10/10, excellent work Chim! Super excited to see what you come out with next <3

ok so I'm back from my slumber to comment B)

(Going to try and stay semi-vague so I don't accidentally spoil anything for anyone)
I love love love LOVE this! The way you used the kaleidoscope of colors was GENIUS and BEAUTIFUL. Not to mention the voice and music mixing together in such a beautiful way. I can tell you put a lot of time into this and it PAID OFF!! The narrative was also fascinating and the demon made me think!

To whoever is reading: GO PLAY!! I PROMISE IT WILL BE AMAZING!!

<3 <3

THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! Everything about it is absolutely gorgeous!! I can't believe this is your first game!! I really love all the soft blue tones and the very pretty art that compliments it and the vibes of the story!! The music too??? Everything is very chef kiss! 

I don't want to spoil anything for anyone by saying too much but GO PLAY IT!! It's 100% worth it!

ok I played last night and I am ready to write B)

First of all, THE GUIDE IS A MEANIE. But I kinda love him for it. I love how you used repetition to build the narrative! It didn't feel like >1k words and it ended in a very satisfying way! As always, the GUI and overall aesthetic was top tier! The voice acting was also great~

really enjoyed this little snippet into the purgatoryverse <3