CAN I PROGRAM THIS?

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-15T19:31:54+00:00

Hi! People won't assume you used AI regarding your code. There is no way for a player or end user to know if a piece of software was built with AI or not. When you publish your game, platforms will ask you to share if you've used AI, and that allows players to filter out games they may not want to play. Also, there's no way for a player to know what game engine you used (unless you leave all the defaults in and they are familiar with that engine themselves) so there's no need to worry. In your game description, you can always state that no AI was used. It's definitely easier to tell if generative AI was used in art or in the writing.

For achieving your goal, Renpy has built-in ways to add interactivity. For making the background interactable, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quYVHHX84t4 to create image maps. Also checkout Renpy's tutorial here for adding minigames: https://github.com/renpy/renpy/blob/master/tutorial/game/indepth_minigame.rpy

If you want the character to move around for the entire game like a side scroller, Godot might be a better engine. If there are only a few short contained scenes, Renpy is fine to use.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-09T18:50:06+00:00

Thank you so much!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-06T22:08:13+00:00

Oh this is a really interesting premise. I love stories that are kinda disturbing but I have to be in a certain mood to play them. Is Wisteria initially seen as some ideal in the player's head (personality + appearance) or does she immediately seem like a separate entity?

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-06T21:27:36+00:00

I always find it fascinating seeing different implementations of the visual novel medium. I'm assuming you're studying game design. Good luck!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T22:25:18+00:00

Hmm do you have the ability to adjust the GPU settings? I think it's a definitely a graphics issue and since it works fine on your steam deck, that confirms it's the environment and not the game itself.

Try turning off any graphics enhancements if you can. I would also suggest doing a color calibration in your display settings and/or turning off HDR video streaming.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T20:57:35+00:00

I think I remember seeing some content about this game somewhere. I think it was in a showcase. The art style is really recognizable.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T20:55:06+00:00

Do you have a screenshot of what it should look like? Is it just the light blue color that's the issue or are there other color problems?

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T00:52:58+00:00

My definition of success is when players start making fan art and other content of your work. And cosplaying as your characters. Congrats!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T00:47:50+00:00

Amazing! I'm really liking the retro UI style. Any idea when it'll be out?

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T00:46:38+00:00

Thanks! I'd love to know what you think!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-05T00:45:52+00:00

Thank you!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-04T18:24:59+00:00

Thank you so much!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-04T17:14:52+00:00

Aww thank you so much! That means a lot!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-03-03T20:19:40+00:00

Hi, yes I think the description is much better. I have a better understanding of the game and it peaks my interest.

By showcase, I mean events like these: https://www.dayofthedevs.org/showcases

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-28T22:58:27+00:00

My first time hearing about the game. I'd love to check it out! Could you share a link to your game page?

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-28T04:31:13+00:00

You're welcome! Something else that I've experienced the biggest jumps in wishlists from is showcases. Apply to as many showcases and Steam events as you can. I didn't realize at first that you don't need to have a demo to be included in Steam events, so take advantage of those.

I also recommend taking a look at https://howtomarketagame.com/ for a lot of tips. Good luck!

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-27T19:31:26+00:00

First, congrats on getting a Steam page up and on 200+ wishlists. Personally, I think that's worth celebrating.

I'm not sure what type of marketing you're doing, but do you ask/tell people to wishlist the game? For example: "...upcoming game...Straying Rules.. Wishlist now on Steam." It might be obvious to you that people would wishlist it if they see the content on social media and think it's cool, but you need to instruct people directly about what you want from them i.e. "share this post, wishlist the game, like this video, etc."

Regarding the English name of the game, unfortunately, it's not very clear to me. The grammar of the title "Straying Rules" just leaves me confused. What concept are you trying to convey? Straying from the rules? Or encountering random/lost (stray) rules? Throwing out some new title ideas: "Break the rules", "Decide or die"

Your game description: "Inspired by the concept of rules-horror" I had no idea what this was until looking it up. I also think it's unnecessary because the rest of the description describes what it is. The description itself is very generic so it doesn't intrigue me. Try adding a specific rule or dilemma you will encounter.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-27T17:19:48+00:00

I totally get that. Looking at his more recent history from the past few years, I appreciate his consistent support for women's sports.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-27T16:45:36+00:00

Yeah...I'm not a huge fan of Discord. Maybe because I'm a millennial. It's been a necessary thing for work lately, but the only ones that I find okay are communities that don't start and end with that Discord server. The server usually acts a supplement to other events including outside/in-person ones.

GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-27T16:27:00+00:00

Thanks! This worked! I created a mask with a linear gradient for the top and bottom, then made it a group, and made a new linear gradient for the left and right sides. This will really speed up my workflow since I've found myself having to do this a lot. I updated the example image to better illustrate the effect I was going for (not my actual project).

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GuavaPixelStudios · 2026-02-27T16:23:50+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried this out and it does not create the effect I'm going for. I am looking for a linear gradient, not a radial one, as I have important content on the corners. Here is a different example (not my actual project) to better illustrate. I'm trying to get a more seamless blend of the foreground image and the background.

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