Pinned TweetThe Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Apr 21, 2014I've updated the Darling Shoujo Imoutohotep demo to include @_Deji's wonderful mummy sprites! http://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?p=320386#p320386…216
The Mad Novelist RetweetedNeat Studios@neatvns·Aug 31, 2017Urgent Update on our KickStarter Pagekickstarter.comUpdate 14: Urgent Update · Neko Club: Visual NovelHello everyone!We have some news to share with you all. Some bad, some good. We'll start with the bad to get it out of the way. As some of you may know, the core members of the team are based in...167
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 15, 2017So I'll never charge for software Instead, we'll have sponsorships - and as a thank you, monthly art postcards.1517
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 15, 2017At the same time, it's very important to me that the very Ren'Py is available to everyone - especially people who can't afford it.521
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 15, 2017It'll help me to get the software and hardware I need to keep developing Ren'Py.47
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 15, 2017So, I've gone ahead and set up a Patreon to support development of Ren'Py:patreon.comRenpytom is creating the Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine | PatreonBecome a patron of Renpytom today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.207197
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 11, 2017I'm especially interested in people who want to do Eileen in their own style or mixed up with characters from their (released) games.710
The Mad Novelist Retweetedrenpytom@renpytom·May 11, 2017I'm looking for artists who've made art for released Ren'Py games to make small print commissions. Please DM me if interested.3320
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 12, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakSo seriously -- don't assume your conditions apply to the rest of the gamedev world. Money is *incredibly* subjective!5919
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 12, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakI was also in a privileged position: coming from a good job, owning an apartment (no fear of eviction), team willing to endure it with me.2710
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 12, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakAnd for the "you can always borrow/crowdfund for the fee" crowd -- I was already in the red and heavily indebted when the game launched.11010
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 12, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakTook me 3 years of well-paying job to collect, and I considered it enough savings to go indie. Now imagine our chances with a $5k fee.1916
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 12, 2017Steam Direct fee in perspective: Cinders earned over $300k, but I started MoaCube with less than $3k in my bank account.12130
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 10, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakThinking about it -- none of our games would come out on Steam with such a fee. Even though they ended earning much more than that.1613
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 10, 2017Replying to @TomGrochowiakIf it's closer to the latter, I imagine there will be quite an uproar. It would be quite an obstacle for indies in developing economies!1811
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTom Grochowiak@TomGrochowiak·Feb 10, 2017Steam discards Greenlight this Spring in lieu of a flat fee per game ($200-$5000 range is considered).eurogamer.netValve is removing Steam Greenlight this springSteam Greenlight, the service that lets players vote on which products they'd like to see available on Valve's popular …53114
The Mad Novelist RetweetedJosh@JkaplanAW·Feb 14, 2017Announcement: I'm starting a new VN studio, @vnstudioelan, with an exclusive focus on yuri games. I am still part of Alienworks & HRP.1226107Show this thread
The Mad Novelist RetweetedRose Covenant@Rose_Covenant·Jan 15, 2017Website is up & updated for our new upcoming title "Casually Rose: Awakening". #vndev #indiedev #gamedev #anime http://rosecovenant.com11013
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTaosym@Taosym·Jan 10, 2017#MutinyVN itself is the story of a barmaid and a harlot tricked into becoming the captain of an airship and a crew of quirky misfits.41315
The Mad Novelist RetweetedNatalie Dana Maletz@NatalieDMaletz·Dec 6, 2016@MadScientist212 Hey fellow VN dev! Would you help me spread the word about </reality>? 3 days left on KS:kickstarter.com</reality> - Visual Novel GameWhen a VR console feels more "real" than reality itself, Lilya must confront her own beliefs about the nature of existence.84
The Mad Novelist RetweetedNina@Winterbluemochi·Nov 1, 2016Coming Out on Top is perfect for #EroGameMonth https://obscurasoft.com/2014/12/11/coming-out-on-top-available-for-purchase/…68
The Mad Novelist RetweetedTraumendes_Madchen@TM_VN·Oct 28, 2016Less than 2h for #Chronotopia on #Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2djGa1D #visualnovel #vndev #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #yuri #otome2622
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Oct 27, 2016What if I tag someone in at the end? (Testing Twitter stuff.) @MadScientist212
The Mad Novelist Retweeted滝井ノアメ(黒彩黄泉路) 百合ゲー わたマリシリーズ2作目制作中@fenrirvier·Oct 26, 2016Ne no kami - The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto Release Start!! http://store.steampowered.com/app/490890/ #nenokami #yuri1329
The Mad Novelist RetweetedCrazyCactusEnt@CrazyCactusEnt·Oct 4, 2016I just backed White Violin - Gothic Yuri Visual Novel on @Kickstarter http://kck.st/2dhlOYt #visualnovel #indiedev #kickstarterkickstarter.comWhite Violin - Gothic Yuri Visual NovelStep in the shoes of a young violinist as she unravels the mysteries inside an old gothic castle.46
The Mad Novelist RetweetedWinterWolves Games@WinterwolvesG·Sep 2, 2016PSA: my yaoi dating sim #HeirsAndGraces is now out on Steam with a 10% launch discount: http://store.steampowered.com/app/482990/1715
The Mad Novelist RetweetedAyu@sakevisual·Aug 31, 2016#Otome game Backstage Pass now available! RT by 9/9/2016 for a chance to win a free copy. http://sakevisual.com/backstagepass/3312144
The Mad Novelist RetweetedYuri Game Jam @YuriGameJam·Aug 29, 2016Last year it was a 2 month jam, this time it will take place during the month of October. More details Sept 1st.1316
The Mad Novelist RetweetedYuri Game Jam @YuriGameJam·Aug 28, 2016Testing, testing... why yes there will be another yuri jam this year!1516
The Mad Novelist RetweetedApple Cider@AppleCiderTeam·Jun 19, 2016What would you all like better? :) https://twitter.com/kittykatstargal/status/744660105895911424…This Tweet is unavailable.1144
The Mad Novelist RetweetedPower Gaymers@powergaymers·Jun 13, 2016Check out what @appleciderteam has in store for lgbt visual novel Caramel Mokaccino http://bit.ly/25TJwOg #visualnovel #indiegame #gayming125
The Mad Novelist RetweetedApple Cider@AppleCiderTeam·Jun 13, 2016Can we get to the GxG before the end of the campaign now?? :OOOOO124
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Jun 1, 2016Fourth stretch goal reached! Next up is voice acting. Let's do this!kickstarter.comCaramel Mokaccino - Otome Visual NovelAn otome (GxB/GxG) visual novel about love, friendship, college and coffee!32
The Mad Novelist RetweetedMayaScientist@MadScientist212·May 22, 2016Woot! Caramel Mokaccino is only 91 (Canadian) dollars away from it's first stretch goal! Sprite upgrades ahoy!kickstarter.comCaramel Mokaccino - Otome Visual NovelAn otome (GxB/GxG) visual novel about love, friendship, college and coffee!24
The Mad Novelist RetweetedMayaScientist@MadScientist212·Apr 8, 2016So, my friend @Kitsunelaine has released her first Visual Novel, Chimera Resort, as part of #NaNoRenO.sunvulpine.itch.ioChimera Resort by SunVulpineA yuri dating sim set in a mountainside resort with monstergirls. (Beta release)153
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Mar 3, 2016Replying to @MadNovelist212A part of me still hopes that some day, somehow, it will be resurrected and continued. It's a small hope, but there.11
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Mar 3, 2016Replying to @MadNovelist212Of course, yes it does suck that the story ends right at the moment things really get going, and that's all there is to it.111
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Mar 3, 2016Replying to @MadNovelist212So if you ever want an example of just how impressive a Ren'Py based VN can be, it's great to check out.112
The Mad Novelist@MadNovelist212·Mar 3, 2016Replying to @MadNovelist212The opening movie is such a great preview/teaser it still gives me chills watching it.11