If it upsets you that much, then you can pay for the artist’s work out of your own pocket.
SweetHurt
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Hypothetically it all sounds absolutely wonderful. In practice, though, almost no one is lining up to work for free - especially skilled artists who can actually produce high-quality sprites and CG. Most of them, shockingly, expect to be paid for their work.
And if the artist’s work is… let’s say, not exactly impressive, then honestly, you’re often better off using AI than releasing a game with visuals that barely scrape a passing grade. Because if the art looks bad, people simply won’t download the game. Very few people actually want to look at clunky, unappealing visuals. Simple as that.
I really don’t get why it bothers you so much that the author used AI, when they literally state it everywhere. There’s even a warning about it right at the start of the game - so it’s not like anyone’s being tricked here.
I’ll be honest: I’m not a fan of AI-generated art. Art created by humans is on a completely different level. But I also understand that not everyone can afford to hire an artist, and not everyone has the talent to draw. I don’t think writers who turn to AI should be put down. Maybe one day they’ll have the means to hire an artist, but until then, there’s no reason to demoralize them.
Have you ever considered that not every writer can afford to hire an artist for their project? And that the level of drawing skill a writer has may simply not be sufficient? Not everyone is born with the talent to draw well, and not everyone has the means to pay artists. If you’re so smart, maybe you could draw it yourself or pay for a decent artist for the author? Because comments like “why didn’t you draw it yourself / why didn’t you hire an artist” don’t exactly require much brainpower to write.
Author, I just wanted to tell you that I'm so happy that you keep on working on that project! I hope all developers like yourself will overcome this difficult period.
Btw, I wanted to ask you if you have played The Second Reproduction?
I think you would enjoy Jin's route since in some way he's a yandere character)
Please, author, don't reconsider anything. Just listen what your instincts and inspiration are telling you. Art under external pressure is no longer art. It will sound trite, but create what your heart tells you, and don't break under pressure from people who have different views, especially if they can't distinguish fiction from real life. Games like yours should be our safe space, where artists can express themselves and we, the readers, cam indulge our fetishes, and not be lectured.