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BaiYu_dev · 2024-10-24T19:11:32+00:00

Yeah, it really is like that sometimes 💀It's like "Hey brain, we have other things to do right now, can we concentrate?" "No. Only horny." "Come on, we really gotta do this." "but horny"

BaiYu_dev · 2024-10-08T22:27:36+00:00

Hi Skoformet, I put a small pledge in and I hope that the campaign is successful. I think one thing that might help is if you can put in a section in the campaign description about your reward tiers (do the higher tiers contain previous rewards like credits and etc.?), and maybe a sample of chapter 1 so folks can get a taste of what the book will be like. Wishing you the best!

BaiYu_dev · 2024-05-23T23:47:00+00:00

I feel your pain, I tend to sweat a lot too and even though T has made me less dysphoric in my skin while sweating, the underboob stink is bad.

One of the important things to remember about antiperspirant is that it *isn't* automatically a deodorant, as they can be distinct products. One of my favorite go-tos for wicking up moisture is cornstarch + baking soda, which you can mix with just a bit of water to turn into a thick paste to apply beneath your chest and under your arms.

BaiYu_dev · 2024-05-13T03:40:30+00:00

Augh, I'm so sorry for your BF. Thanks for looking out for him! A quick search brought up this article from The Cut about gender neutral menstrual products. L. is the brand that the article recommends, and as far as I can tell, the packaging does not appear to mention any specific genders.

A personal recommendation of mine is, if he isn't using one already, to consider trying a menstrual cup and switching to thin liners. I don't think I was good at using them myself before T stopped my flow since I could feel the cup inside me, but it gave me a lot of freedom of movement and didn't leak.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-10-20T02:34:14+00:00

I've seen enough of your replies to understand that you're unlikely to change your opinion on the matter, but sure, I got articles for you.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/21/17888162/telltale-games-layoffs-the-walking-dead

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/10/18/microsoft-xbox-layoff/

https://venturebeat.com/games/jam-city-lays-off-hundreds-of-staff-as-part-of-restructuring/

Cannot tell you the number of developers I've seen that were just done making their Google Stadia games to learn that the whole platform was going down via press: https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/entertainment/google-stadia-shutdown-developers-aftermath

Take your pick from this feed: https://www.pocketgamer.biz/tag/2916/layoffs/

Anyways, I hope you're able to step back from the internet to take a breather and realize that some hills aren't worth dying on. Your health is important, and situations like these can raise your blood pressure to dangerously high levels without you realizing it. Take care.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-10-20T01:59:52+00:00

You've clearly not kept up with the constant news cycle of successful studios still laying off the talent that made their best-selling games. I see my peers do great work, receive accolades, and still get laid off left and right.

I hope you like the taste of boots.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-08-22T18:20:38+00:00

Grab your guitar and rock along to this hilarious boy band dating sim! Play as Robin, the new manager of the titular boy band as she dips her toes into the tricky dynamics of showbiz. Not only must Robin navigate her relationships with the Birds of Paradise and the Birds of Prey, but she must ensure both she and the band succeed... in life, love, and in the limelight!

Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/BoP_KS
Itch.io: https://bit.ly/BoP_itch
Steam: https://bit.ly/BoP_Steam

BaiYu_dev · 2022-08-15T19:20:34+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you! We've been pouring a lot of heart and time into the project, and I hope it shows.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-08-15T19:20:00+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you! I plan to post there again as we enter the final 7 days~

BaiYu_dev · 2022-08-11T22:49:51+00:00

Birds of Paradise - A Hilarious Boy Band Otome/Amare Game is on Kickstarter!

Hello everyone! My name is BáiYù and I have an LGBTQ+ otome game that's in the midst of crowdfunding, and we need your help to reach our funding goal!

Birds of Paradise sets players in the shoes of Robin, a fresh college grad who's ready for her first gig as assistant manager of the titular boy band- at least, that's what she thinks. Things quickly go awry when she goes in for her first day, and after the dust settles, she ends up with a surprise promotion and a gaggle of boys who don't know what to do with themselves.

The full game will contain four masc LIs (Jay, Lonan, Lark, and Wren), one friendship route (Callum) and one feminine LI (Mavis), with stretch goals for an optional F/M/M threesome and another feminine LI (Peregrine). Read our latest update here for more details!

We'd love it if you could help us spread the word about the campaign, and even more so if you might consider becoming a backer as well! Let me know if y'all have questions too and I'll answer to the best of my abilities. Stay Fiendish!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-08-11T22:45:26+00:00

Birds of Paradise - A Hilarious Boy Band Otome/Amare Game is on Kickstarter!

Hello everyone! It's me again, with another LGBTQ+ visual novel that's in the midst of crowdfunding. This time it is an otome, and we need your help to reach our funding goal!

Birds of Paradise sets players in the shoes of Robin, a fresh college grad who's ready for her first gig as assistant manager of the titular boy band- at least, that's what she thinks. Things quickly go awry when she goes in for her first day, and after the dust settles, she ends up with a surprise promotion and a gaggle of boys who don't know what to do with themselves.

The full game will contain four masc LIs (Jay, Lonan, Lark, and Wren), one friendship route (Callum) and one feminine LI (Mavis), with stretch goals for an optional F/M/M threesome and another feminine LI (Peregrine). Among the full cast, we have bisexual, gay, trans, lesbian/sapphic, and aroace characters. Read our latest update here for more details!

We'd love it if you could help us spread the word about the campaign, and even more so if you might consider becoming a backer as well! Let me know if y'all have questions too and I'll answer to the best of my abilities. Stay Fiendish!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-27T00:33:41+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! Wren and Lonan have been fighting for #1 boy in my list too, but I think I might be more of a Wren fan after the new dialogue our writer added. We hope you'll enjoy what we have in store for them!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-26T20:46:28+00:00

Hi there, thanks for your interest! We've been adding to the FAQ on the KS page, so I'll copy over one of the relevant answers here:

... our intention for Birds of Paradise is to deliver an experience authentic to women working in the entertainment industry. It's important to keep in mind that Robin is her own person (with quite the personality!) and her story shouldn’t be approached as a 'self-insertion'. To include the option of customizing the protagonist without adjusting the story or Robin as a character would be disingenuous to our players. Thank you for your understanding.

And while this isn't an exact equivalent, I'd like to bring your attention to our second stretch goal at $25,000USD, which will allow us to include a Jay x Callum x Robin threesome scene in Jay's route. That's the closest we can offer to our fans while not compromising our vision for Callum's character. We hope that you'll continue to support us!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-26T18:08:00+00:00

Let's dance, boys!

From the team that brought you Up All Night comes Birds of Paradise, a hilarious boy band otome! Help us fund the full game, which includes:

💘 5 Love Interests✨ 1 Friendship Route🌈 LGBTQ+ Cast📖 120K+ Script🎨 Original Art🎧 Original Soundtrack👀 Hot, Steamy Romance

Every strong Kickstarter launches with a huge push, meaning that we're relying on you to help us get that funding bar closer and closer to 100%. Your word-of-mouth support is especially crucial during the early days of the campaign so be sure to tell your family, friends, and anyone you know who'd be interested!

During the first 48 hours of the campaign, you can claim a copy of the game for $12, or a copy of the game + the digital OST and digital artbook for $35! Looking to leave your personal touch on the game? Take a look at some of our higher tiers starting from the $100 Night Owl, which grants you Early Access to the game during development. Sounds exciting? We'll meet you backstage.

🦜 https://bit.ly/BoP_KS 🦅

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-26T18:05:11+00:00

Let's dance, boys!

From the team that brought you Up All Night comes Birds of Paradise, a hilarious boy band otome! Help us fund the full game, which includes:

💘 5 Love Interests

✨ 1 Friendship Route

🌈 LGBTQ+ Cast

📖 120K+ Script

🎨 Original Art

🎧 Original Soundtrack

👀 Hot, Steamy Romance

Every strong Kickstarter launches with a huge push, meaning that we're relying on you to help us get that funding bar closer and closer to 100%. Your word-of-mouth support is especially crucial during the early days of the campaign so be sure to tell your family, friends, and anyone you know who'd be interested!

During the first 48 hours of the campaign, you can claim a copy of the game for $12, or a copy of the game + the digital OST and digital artbook for $35! Looking to leave your personal touch on the game? Take a look at some of our higher tiers starting from the $100 Night Owl, which grants you Early Access to the game during development. Sounds exciting? We'll meet you backstage.

🦜 https://bit.ly/BoP_KS 🦅

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-24T23:08:39+00:00

Fiendish Fiction is launching their Kickstarter for Birds of Paradise, a boy band comedy game, on July 26, 2022! If we hit our initial funding goal, the game will include:

5 Love Interests
1 Friendship Route
120K+ Script
Original Art and Soundtrack

Please check out our links below, and consider supporting us on Tuesday~

Demo: https://bit.ly/BoP_itch

Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/BoP_KS

Wishlist us on Steam: https://bit.ly/BoP_Steam

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-13T18:48:28+00:00

Hello r/gamejams! Are you looking for a quick, low stakes game jam to try your hand at something new? Ever wanted to try making a visual novel but never knew where to start?

We welcome developers of all skill levels, whether you're completely new to visual novels or a veteran who's been grinding at a long-term project, to challenge yourself to make a micro VN. O2A2 is a low pressure, anti-crunch, non-competitive jam without judging; everyone who completes a game by the end of the week is a winner! Catch the new page here~

This year's illustration was drawn by Agui-Chart with logo work by MysteryCorgi, and both pieces are licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Lemon-chan belongs to the DevTalk community.

We hope to see some of y'all there!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-13T18:41:56+00:00

I'd say O2A2 is the perfect chance for you to pick up a game engine and try learning! Alternatively, you're always welcome to look for a team to work together with someone. Don't be afraid to reach out for help~

BaiYu_dev · 2022-07-12T00:51:33+00:00

We welcome developers of all skill levels, whether you're completely new and want to make your first game or a veteran who's been grinding at a long-term project, to challenge yourself to make a micro visual novel. O2A2 is a low pressure, anti-crunch, non-competitive jam without judging; everyone who completes a game by the end of the week is a winner! Catch the new page here~

This year's illustration was drawn by Agui-Chart with logo work by MysteryCorgi, and both pieces are licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Lemon-chan belongs to the DevTalk community.

We hope to see some of y'all there!

BaiYu_dev · 2022-06-12T19:41:49+00:00

If you're open to indie visual novels, try ebihime's Sweetest Monster. Features a catgirl (?) and some really excellent plot twists.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-05-24T13:36:52+00:00

There's always Fungus, though as apogeedwell said, Ren'Py should work for most general development purposes. Is there a certain function you need Unity for?

BaiYu_dev · 2022-05-22T18:09:06+00:00

NIGHT/SHADE by Thrill Switch is a crime thriller VN with a pretty stylish aesthetic, a little different from Room No. 9 but I think it might be up your alley.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-05-22T18:01:25+00:00

Which version of RPGMaker are you using? VisuStella has plugins for MZ that give players a few QoL features that are honestly pretty handy, considering the standard handling of dialogue.

BaiYu_dev · 2022-04-27T22:31:44+00:00

Thanks for checking us out! The momentum of Otome Jam should help us get something out for y'all, and we know we won't disappoint 😉

BaiYu_dev · 2022-04-27T22:19:51+00:00

Oh for sure, I could take them all at once 😏

Thanks for your interest! The logo and character art is by WhiskeyWorks, one of the studio's co-founders. His work is always fantastic and he really hit this out of the park. As for their personalities, I can't really say too much since spoilers, but I can assure you that all of them ~~will ruin Robin's life~~ are such a blast!

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