We would just like to start this update by mentioning NaNoRenO. As some of you know, we started AOGTSR as an entry for NanoRenO2017 and that means it’s been a year that this game has been in production. Which is wow, “Where did the time go?”. We doubt we would have had the motivation to start this project and get a demo out in such a short amount of time if it hadn’t been for the NaNoRenO.
This is why we would like to offer a shout out to everyone involved in organising it and also to those currently taking part in NaNoRenO18. The team can’t wait to play all the entries for this year and we’ve already picked out a few we have our eye on. So, to all the devs in the final push for NaNoRenO18
BEST OF LUCK from all of us at Anomalis.
If you have ZERO idea what we are talking about then check out the game jam page on itch here. Also, check the entries once the jam is over~
Alright… Back to business!
General Update
Well… to be honest, there’s nothing particularly exciting to announce. But here we go!
❄ Art – We have yet to find a colorist and so the amount of CGs will probably have to be cut to the BARE minimum of maybe one per route. Unless we can find some more help between now and release this is the unfortunate position we find ourselves.
If you are able to help with art then contact us.
❄ Route Scripts – Slow month for some and a super amazing month for others. As you can see Dancer and Blitzen’s route are back on track. Thankfully, Dancer’s writer is recovering nicely and is working hard on her route. We welcomed a new co-writer which is why Blitzen’s wordcount has increased so much since last month. Well done to them all for their amazing work this month and hopefully, we can keep this momentum going.
❄ Music – We will continue our previews of the OST this month so keep a look out for those on our tumblr. Thank you to those who commented on the first preview track. The composer, Avium, really found it helpful and loves hearing some outside opinions.
❄ Voice Acting – It’s been a long time since we mentioned this subject so we thought we’d throw a little light to where we are at. Our Voice director has been having computer troubles (isn’t everyone T-T). We had hoped to get out some voice previews by now but that is again going to have to be put off a little longer. We apologise for the delay in that regard.
However, we have recently posted about a project that both Maddy, the voice director, wrote and one of our lovely reindeer VAs has performed in. So be sure to check it out if you want to hear the VA in action.
Zino is working on a new set of sprites. Can you guess who for? They are small and always seem to be standing on boxes… at least that is what we will be saying when we cheat with their heights in game. If we didn’t you might not be able to see them through the GUI.
What do you think of these little guys? And what would be some totally holly elf names for them?
Comet’s route outline is complete and ready to go into the writing stage. Dasher’s and Vixen’s route are in the writing stage. Cupid and Donder route outlines are still underway.
A reminder that we have a special opportunity for fans to submit spoken lines for any of the reindeer and MC. So far, we’ve received a lot around the subject of antlers… 0-0
… Ya’ll really want to know more ‘bout that, huh? Lol. Well, we will just have to wait and see what information about that particular subject makes its way in game.
Open Positions on AOGTSR
Background Artist – This is our top priority. If you are willing to join as our BG artist you will NOT be required to redraw or style match any of the current BGs. We would like for you to focus on creating the new BGs. This can be discussed further with whoever feels like helping us out.
Programmer –
We’ve decided to look for another programmer to join the team to help keep progress moving on both AOGTSR & SSWK.
We currently use Ren’Py and would want anyone who applies to have experience with this program, especially with programming in voice files.
Writers – We still have routes available that need writers. We also understand that this is a big commitment and so it is possible to become a co-writer where you will share the writing responsibility with one of our core writers. GXB & GXG routes available
Routes still Available for Lead Writers: Rudolph, Blitzen, Prancer & Dancer. Possibly Donder.
Routes Available for Co-writers: Rudolph, Blitzen, Prancer, Dancer, Donder, Vixen, Comet & Cupid.
We will also be looking for a Script Editor and Audio/Voice Editors in the near future. Perhaps even a Composer for some festive music but that’s just our Christmas wish…
In other news, Ashe just got a brand new desk.
It’s a beautiful desk. It has its mother’s legs~
Please send in your congratulations!
Expect updates for ‘An Otaku’s Guide to Santa’s Reindeer’ on the 25th of each month. In the meantime play the AOGTSR Demo.
So, we could have done an AMA Reindeer style but, honestly, all you have to do is send us a message on Tumblr and chances are we’d do that anyway. If you really want an reindeer to reply then just put @ and then the reindeer’s name.
ANYWAY…
…instead of that, we’ve decided to do something a little more involved for our AOGTSR promo event. This is your chance to be a part of the process and submit lines for each of our characters to feature in ‘An Otaku’s Guide to Santa’s Reindeer’.
All you have to do is fill in the survey with as many or as few lines as you want. You can do this as many times as you wish and are not limited to one submission.
Depending on the turn out we can’t promise ALL submitted lines will make it into the final game. If your line is chosen we will be presenting in-game screenshots of it on our tumblr.
We’re back to monthly updates: Expect updates for ‘An Otaku’s Guide to Santa’s Reindeer’ on the 25th of each month.
Dasher’s and Vixen’s route outlines have all been completed and are ready to go into the writing stage. Donder’s, Cupid’s and Comet’s route outlines are underway. Dasher’s route already has 4754words written and that’s not even 20% of the route yet. Kisa is one magnificent word dragon! We’re all super happy to have her on the team.
We still have a few routes that haven’t got their own writer so to any budding writers feel free to apply by dropping us a quick email of introduction and writing samples. We’re also looking to add another programmer to the team that works specifically on AOGTSR if anyone is interested in that.
Unfortunately, we’ve lost our background artist for this project and so are currently working with what we have BG wise. However, if anyone is feeling up to becoming our new background artist for An Otaku’s guide to Santa’s Reindeer then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us or to harass your very talented artist friends to contact us. Unfortunately, it’s unpaid but it would be unfair to pay only one member of the team and it is a free game so we don’t have any expectations of recouping funds spent on AOGTSR. Hopefully, there is a charitable unicorn out there that will be willing to assist us in making AOGTSR the best it can be!
Mégane à trois 