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crescencestudio · 5 months

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๋࣭⭑ Devlog 36 | 11.26.23 ๋࣭⭑

:rises from the dead: I'm.... BAAAAACK!!!!!!

Long time, no talk (kinda) everyone! I hope you've been happy, healthy, and well since we last saw each other and that the wind-down for the year is being kind to you all <3

We have a lot to catch up on, so let's do just that ^^ This is.... so long. I'm really sorry in advance tbh---I thought I hadn't done much because break, but there's quite a bit to show.

It's been a while since a formal update on the routes, so I'll start by telling you all where they officially stand. Before I do, it might be helpful to tell you all how I define percentage completion in my head. Basically, when I finish the draft of a route, I consider it 70% complete. This means I could ship it as is. I wouldn't be happy with the product, but it's playable and makes enough sense---just not the best quality.

When Wudgey finishes their edits, a route is 80%-85% complete, meaning I could ship it as is. I think it'd be pretty good actually and players would be happy. Beyond this point, I am just making fine tuning edits to incorporate more player interaction, polishing the flow of things, etc.

After that, there's basically only Elm and Vi's edits left. When Elm finishes, a route is 95% complete. Again, I think at this point, it's good. Like edits from this point onwards are purely for polishing purpose. After Vi, it's 98% complete. Then the last review comes back to Elm and I for it to be 100% complete. Right now, this is where the routes stand:

Kayn: 98% Complete

Fenir: 95% Complete

Druk: 80% Complete

Etza: 60% Complete (Still working on their draft!)

Do Not ask me about Kuna'a or Aisa LFMASOEIDJ

So most of the routes are actually looking pretty good! They're just getting bounced around to different editors at this point, but the changes made for most of them are basically small. Fenir and Kayn especially could be shipped as is in my eyes if I really wanted to.

Art recently has mostly been focused on commissions. Vui actually is almost done with ALL of the BGs for Alaris!! Isn't that crazy?? In about a year, he was able to create almost 25 BGs with daytime variations!!! He's a phenomenal artist, and I couldn't be happier to be working with him. It's also a bit bittersweet (and alarming??) to know that part of development is already close to ending! q.q

The most exciting art update I have is that we got the GUI assets finished and I've started coding them into the game!! AAAA!! These were the final updated assets I needed, and seeing the fully revamped demo come to life has been so.... Emotional HAHA! It's crazy to see how far Alaris has come from when I was first making it with my little fingies and throwing things together like paper mache. I'm incredibly in love with how all the assets look together, and I couldn't be more grateful for the artists who helped me update the assets!

Updated History Log. Please say you like the dividers between entries---I'm most proud of those

I'm still making my way through coding everything, but here's a couple screen previews so you all can see how things now look in the game!!

First off, is the Dialogue/Choice Screen. You can see that we have a brand new dialogue box (She's Stunning) and Choice Screen! I'm hoping to add some sfx for the choices when you hover over them, and sfx for the new UI in general so there's more user feedback when you click and hover on things. But for now, enjoy this preview of the new dialogue box, choice screen, and the new personality indicators!

Updated Dialogue/Choice Screen: You can't see it as well in GIF format, but the BG also has particles floating around, so there's a tiny bit of animation going on in some of the BGs as well!!

Next, we have the Free Time Screen. I actually posted this on Twitter recently but I don't think I posted it on Tumblr! ISN'T SHE STUNNING... ESPECIALLY WITH THE NEW BGS.... I'm especially happy with the text animations that show up at the bottom when you hover over the different choices! I was inspired by a couple other devs (specifically GUI god, @siyo-koy, and renpy animation master @just-a-carrot) to start incorporating animation style elements into my GUI. And I really like how it adds a little ~something~ to the feel of everything ^^

Updated Free Time Screen: begging someone to say they like the text animation so I feel validated for finangling with it

Finally, for our last preview, we have the Save Screen! While it looks new obviously with the new assets, I also did a lot of backend coding revamping for how it actually functions since my coding experience is a bit better now compared to when I was first fighting for my life figuring out save/load screens. The biggest change for you all is that there are now chapter markers so save slots will tell you what chapter that save file is from! And instead of screenshots, it's now a custom icon inside that shows the chapter card. I think it'll make the save screen look more cohesive now and hopefully more intuitive as well!!

Updated Save Screen: With a sprinkle of updated Chapter Card screen preview

That was long. Are any of us surprised, considering I had two months' worth of devlogs piled inside of me, begging to burst from the seams?

Anyways. Only two miscellaneous updates. One is that all soundtracks have been completed for Alaris! Peter finished the last of them recently, and they're all beautiful!!! For ppl who love piano soundtracks... :holds hand in piano lover solidarity:

Other update is that I finally fixed that godforsaken sprite bug that was associated with the energy vision feature from the demo!!! FINALLY!!! AFTER.... SO LONG. Extremely huge thanks to @robobarbie for taking time out of their day to do that; everyone please say thank you!!!!! OGs know how long that bug was bothering me!!!! Robo also gave me a pretty new rain code, so I'm showing you how both look in the new demo so you can appreciate them with me!!

Last miscellaneous update is more on a.... logistical development level?? Basically, now that I have new GUI assets to code, that means I can get a beta build of the routes currently written out. I was feeling really overwhelmed by that idea because most of this year has been focused on writing and making assets, not really coding. Knowing that I can Code and get Playable Builds out to people was stressful because I have to divvy up my time a bit more.

After an extremely insightful talk with beloved and admired Esh of @steamberrystudio I decided I'm probably going to be shifting how development goes from here on out. Instead of focusing head low on getting as many words written for the remaining routes everyday, I'm going to be making smaller but consistent progress and spend the rest of my time coding so that I can have more of a continuous cycle of production going on (e.g., writing a bit, making playable builds, gathering playtester feedback, etc. instead of doing each stage in blocked, sequential order).

I'm mainly telling you all this because it means writing updates will probably seem slower from this point on, but I think production overall will be more efficient because of it! This is also exciting news for playtesters and/or early access backers/patrons because it means you'll have playable content in the near future for content outside of just the demo :')

have u all heard of wudgeous of herotome. of course u have. they r all i talk about at this point

No market research because I've actually been addicted to BG3 LFMAOLSDJF. Actually, I'm taking some inspiration from it for the personality mechanic but eh.

On a more important note, @herotome demo is coming out December 2nd!!!! PLAY IT WITH ME. Wudgey is my editor, so you might think I'm biased but I'M NOT!!! I WAS A FAN OF HEROTOME BEFORE WUDGEY EVEN WORKED W ME!!! They have an exception eye for detail and player experience, and they are actually one of the devs that inspired me to even get into game development.

I just know the demo is going to blow everyone's socks off. OG Herotome prologue build fans know exactly what I'm talking about. Please mark December 2nd on your calendar---you will not regret it.

This was so unbelievably long, but I hope it's appreciated since there was no real devlog update for a hot minute. As always, Thank you all for your patience and continued support. With the year ending soon, I'm getting wrapped up in my feels in usual Crescence fashion. I am a Cancer so no one is surprised.

Next month will probably be more of an end-of-year devlog rather than the usual format. I know the devlogs of late have been all over the place, but once we get into the new year, it will be back to business as usual! Hope you all have a wonderful end to your year; I'll talk to you soon! <3

#alaris #devlog #bitches don't stop talking #aka me i'm bitches #also why did i shout out so many devs in this devlog #usually its like only one #that one being seyl of ravenstar games who i share a codependent relationship with #SODIFJ

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melancholyswayafterdark · 1 year

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I'm so glad I've found an account who still posts about the 2007 tmnt! I love this version so freaking much! If it's okay could you please dona raphael x reader where they head up on the rooftops or something like that and just chill for a bit? Maybe they come across a threat and fight them?

i got you! and no seriously i love tmnt 2007 a lot as well, so i have no problem writing fanfics for it!

TMNT 2007!Raph x GN!Reader: Reminiscent

This works a little like Serendipity, if you haven’t read it, here’s the chapter key:

--- = a flashback is happening or ending (followed by italic text)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ or ====

= perspective change

~ = small time skip

Also this is a long-shot because I can and I love 2007 Raph

2007 Raph is a gem

He thinks you're a gem too btw

After the Curse of Yaotl period, he just wants to sit back for a while. Lay low. Recover before getting back into the swing of things

He regrets that short time where he shut you out while being the Nightwatcher.

He didn’t want to tell you, but you caught on so well

Plus, you were close enough with Raph to know what he looked like in armor

You tell him one day, that you know

He just looks at you before sighing

“Was it seriously that obvious?”

Yes, yes it is.

You keep it quiet. You don’t rat your boyfriend out to his family at all.

Because honestly, Raph is doing great for the city. He’s doing what he’s passionate about, and that’s keeping the city he loves safe.

After all this is said and done, it ends with him wanting to spend more time with you

In contrast, you want the same

He picks a particular night for a small date, nothing too crazy, just lounging around with you is something he loved

He would never get tired of fighting crime, he lived and breathed being a vigilante with his brothers

But you- he wanted quality time with you

With the one he loves

So when he texts you that he’s outside your window, you smile as you immediately engulf him into the biggest hug you can give

You start by giving him a hard kiss. It’s been a while, he’s been repairing his relationship with his older brother, Leonardo

He’s done with being The Nightwatcher, that’s for sure

But that doesn’t mean he won’t stop crime on his own. Or with you.

Because as soon as you both decide to sit on the roof, you hear a faint scream coming from below. Once you look down, you see a Purple Dragon member on his own trying to mug an innocent woman

Raph gives you that look, that oh so sexy smile, as in to say, “ready?”

And you’re ready. He trusts you can handle it.

It’s a quick save, Raph remains in the shadows yet disabled the PD of his measly pocket knife, and you bring the woman out of the alley, slightly scolding her on the dangers of a dark alley. She thanks you, and heads off

And after that’s done, you both go back up, watching as the cops take the sorry guy away in the back of their car, getting the best seats in the house to see it all go down.

“We ain’t been up here in a while,” Raphael muses, for the first time in a long time, he’s smiling. It doesn’t happen often, that’s for sure. It had been hard for him to maintain your relationship with Leo coming back, the whole shebang. It was stressful, so, so fucking stressful for Raph.

You remembered the way things were while Leo was gone. How bad it had gotten, how…upset Raph was. He could call it anger, but everyone knew he was upset. He was hurt. How Leo up and left like that.

“I know,” As you stand up, Raph’s eyes begin to follow your form- something he did often. As if his eyes were meant to land on your face every time you spoke, to catch those moments where your lips curled into a smile or your nose scrunched up in either distaste or confusion. He enjoyed little things about you that he would keep to himself. “Remember? This is where we met.” Right on this rooftop you and Raph decided to sit, feet dangling off the edge like the young teens you used to be a few years back. Meeting the turtles had never been something you regretted. In fact, you wouldn’t know where you’d be in life without them.

“I remembah. You came out ya window lookin so mad,” With good reason, too. You remember that night like it was yesterday.

---

“Excuse me!” Raphael turned his head, just like the rest of his brothers. They had no idea they had been so loud, but at the same time, they had no idea anyone would even be bold enough to climb out their window and onto the rooftop. But yet, here you were. Hair undone and frizzed, in your loungewear with the fuzziest slippers on, ready for these unknown vigilantes to feel the wrath of Y/n L/n.

After failing to retreat in time due to how unexpected you came, they just stood. Looking at you, wondering how you would react. Raphael had assumed it would be terribly, and he had to live with scaring yet another human due to his appearance.

“Look, I have an orgo exam that I’m trying to study for,” You huff, seemingly unfazed by the fact that there are four mutant turtles you’re conversing with, bandanas all different colors. “So would you please kindly…pipe the fuck down?!”

The turtle with the brown eyes and blue bandana smiles warmly, clearing his throat before speaking up. He was the obvious leader.

“Sorry…um…” Leo was still getting new to the talking to random strangers thing. He had only been the official leader for a few months. “We didn’t mean to make that much noise, right, Raph?” The others all look at one turtle. The one in red, who crosses his arms and looks away. It was his fault for making so much noise anyway.

“Right.” He rolls his eyes, those amber eyes. They seemed to avoid looking at your own. It appeared that each turtle had a distinct color. Raphael’s seemed to fit him the most. He was rebellious, and clearly didn’t follow rules well. But, that didn’t steer you away.

“Are you struggling in orgo?” The one in purple asks. He can see your clear frustration and stress. Plus, he’s a pro.

“A lot.” You sigh, “But, s’not like anyone can help at one in the morning.”

“That’s where you're wrong,”

And this, dear readers, was the start of a beautiful friendship. This is now Donnie’s second human he’s gotten to actually invite them in and have conversation. The first being April.

As Donnie helps you study, the other turtles get comfortable.

---

Ever since that night, they had frequented your apartment for a while, before finally letting you meet their sensei. They trusted you that much.

“You were the hardest to crack,” You say. And, it’s true. After getting to know everyone, Raphael was the last one you got closer with. But, it was for a very particular reason. There was something about you that he found…attractive. It was something he kept to himself for a while. Luckily for Raph, you had started to become attached to him in such a way that strengthened his feelings for you. You wanted to get to know him better. To know the true Raphael. Now, he may seem like a crude turtle and doesn’t show his emotions as much as his other brothers, but it didn’t stop him from trying to get closer to you.

You had gotten extremely close when Leo left for training, and it seemed you and Raph were conjoined to the hip. The day you both confessed was a fun-filled one. Raph was just so stressed and upset about Leo leaving and oh, you suggested a bike ride to get him to cool down. He convinced you to come with him, and after a long night of rendezvous and absolute mayhem driving around, it ended in a kiss.

“Remember the whole Winters thing?” You ask, nudging his arm after sitting back down. Raphael scoffs

“Gah, don’t remind me- ‘specially bout that lil’ Jersey fucker,” Raphael vividly remembers the “Jersey Devil” from the diner that truly gave him a run for his Nightwatcher money. He couldn’t believe he got a few hits in on him, either. He was so tiny, but still managed to bang Raph’s head into the fridge. Little shit.

“I would’ve paid big bucks to see that, Raph.”

“I bet ya would, ya masochist.” He jokes.

After continuing the conversation for another hour, you realize something about you and your boyfriend.

You were a perfect match. Sure, every relationship had its ups and downs. But right now, in this moment, you and Raph were undeniably great for each other. It was something about the way you were able to find ways to destress him that didn’t involve punching something, and he was able to take you out of your comfort zone and from being cooped up in you apartment. You both had longed for someone that would be able to help, and luckily for you, that someone was sitting right beside you.

“It’s,” The temperature dropped since being outside, causing Raph to shift uncomfortably. Stupid reptilian characteristics, “It’s getting cold, how about we…”

“If ya suggest a chick flick again I will sit out ‘hea and freeze ta death.”

“You know me so well,” You say, “But not this time, how about we order suspiciously cheap take-out and watch a shitty horror movie instead?

“And that’s why I love ya, thinkin’ the same as me.” Raph gives you a quick kiss on the lips before getting up, his hand extending for you to take. As you gracefully do, he smiles at your wrist, you still have on the fabric of his old bandana. He wanted you to have something of his as you gave him something of yours. He thought you wouldn’t like it, but having something that constantly reminds you of Raph around your wrist is exactly what you wanted. And as you head toward your unlocked window to enjoy another night with your boyfriend, you can’t help but gaze at him.

He loves you. Raph loves you. He isn’t the most romantic, but he tries. He tries so hard. Like cuddles on the couch as you click a random horror movie on Netflix, sharing chinese food together. He wouldn’t want it any other way.

“I missed this,” You say, watching the credits roll after the movie. It was terrible, by the way. But between yours and Raph’s commentary throughout, it made it 10x less shitty. He hums in agreement, only for him to pull you closer.

“Ya know I ain’t the best at apologizin’, but…”

“You don’t have to apologize, Raph.” You say as you turn to him, “It was a difficult time for you and the others. What matters is that you and Leo are cool again.” You were right. Family comes first. Raph especially knows this.

“At least it’s over,” Placing a kiss on his forehead, knowing it’s something he secretly loves.

You were right again.

===

It’s over. Everything could go back to the way it was, with him and Leo being as close as ever. Though Raphael would never say it out loud, he thinks that Leonardo is a great brother and leader. He understands his burden, and now knows to not hound him or put him through any extra stress. Splinter made no mistake in making the one in blue the leader of his brothers. It was simply meant to be.

And now that he’s all good with you and Leo, Raphael- who rarely smiles- smiles to himself. He smiles as you get up to turn off the light and TV, feeling you cuddle up against his chest, your hair tickling his neck when you finally get in a comfortable position. He listens to your soft breathing, before you drift off into sleep.

“I love you too, by the way.”

He smirks, though it’s unseen by you or anyone who may be watching.

He just can’t wait to show you how much he loves you the next time he comes over.

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pogueswrld · 2 years

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I heard you’re looking for requests so how about makkari x fem reader where reader start distancing herself from makkari because she’s secretly learning sign language so she can confess her feelings for makkari and surprise her with a date

yess my first anon request!! tysm for this it was so much fun omg

*•.¸♡ silent love ♡¸.•*

pairing: makkari x fem!poc!reader

summary: reader and makkari have been friends —more than friends— for a while, but makkari feels like she might've done something wrong when the girl she likes starts avoiding her, maybe it's time for a confrontation.

warnings: mostly fluff, a bit of angst and some curses <3

note: I literally have nothing to say except enjoy this, I hope I lived up to your expectations nonnie <33 sorry it's not that long ://

When living an eternal life, it was easy to forget that you're alive, notice the little things and geniuenly enjoying them. It was something Makkari had fallen for occasionally, but then again y/n was always there to help her out of them.

They're by the beach, y/n had dragged Makkari out here to watch the sunset and spend some quality time together, claiming that her visiting her college friend in the Amazon for a few days caused her to miss her so much more than she thought.

Truth is, when Makkari told y/n she's going to see her friend, the girl was a bit bummed out, she didn't let it show of course, but dealing with Makkari's absence was a lot more difficult than she thought it'd be.

The first day was fine, she managed to not think about it too much and busy herself with cleaning around her house and going to work. By the third day though, she was starting to feel the little tug at her heart that yearned for Makkari's presences and her little comments about how boring her life was and how she should spicy it up by adopting a cat or going on adventures with her. By day five, the tug had turned into an ache and y/n spent all night texting the brunette, asking her about her trip and how she's doing, all while managing to ease her aching heart.

By the end of that week, y/n was more than excited to have her girlfriend back in her arms. She met up with her in the airport and Makkari had to physically hold herself back from speeding from between all of the people to hug the girl tightly. Y/n wiped a few stray tears after their hug and had to bite her lips to ease the giant smile breaking across her face, then she frowned when Makkari signed something.

The only thing y/n struggles with in her friendship with Makkari is understanding her. Makkari is deaf and uses sign language as her main way of communication with everyone, y/n included. She feels horrible when she doesn't understand the girl that makes her heart speed up from first time, so Makkari turned into typing what she wants to say on her phone then showing it to her, it wasn't the best way to do it but it was officiant.

Y/n shook her head in disdain and Makkari smiled gently, then she typed what she said on her phone and showed it to her, I've missed you it says and y/n grinned so wide Makkari could tell that it made her cheeks ache. "I've missed you more."

Barely a day later and y/n is forcing Makkari to watch the sunset with her.

Well, y/n wasn't actually watching the sunset, she had her eyes trained on the women with tied up locs beside her. Spending an entire week separated from Makkari made her realize somethings. For example, her undeniable lo—liking to the eternal, along with her desire to actually be with her.

She mind drifts off to that one time when they talked about their past lovers, Makkari claimed she was never too interested in anyone but maybe a friend and things didn't work out with him, she did mention she didn't care much for who she likes as long as their bond was mutual and geniuen.

She wonders if whatever they have is mutual, then she remembers that one time Makkari spent the night and they didn't sleep at all, they spent about an hour just simply admiring each other with just whispered passed between them. People who are just friends don't do that, not to her knowledge.

Y/n opens her mouth to say something, then shuts it almost immediately. What would she even say? Hey 'Kari, while you've been gone I've been doing some thinking and I realized that I really like you. Would you like to go out with me? She probably wouldn't even understand her because she knows she'd be speaking too fast.

Makkari turns towards her though, having felt the vibrations of her slight movement, and cocks an eyebrows at her questioningly. The girl only smiles and shakes her head at her, not wanting to expose herself just yet. There's a plan already brewing somewhere in her brain already, but today is about spending time with Makkari, that's what she's going to do.

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Makkari hadn't seen y/n in days, she was growing extremely worried. For herself or the girl she's grown attached to, she's not too sure.

She hadn't seen her since the day they hung out together, after watching the sunset they had dinner together, then went for a few hours' walk and had some ice cream before she walked her to her house. She did reach out to hang out again but y/n keeps rejecting her request and Makkari was growing to believe that maybe she's done something to push her away, to upset her or something.

Spending her time holed up in her apartment thinking about the possibilities of having no contact with the girl was driving her insane, so she sped across her apartment and grabbed her jacket before speeding across the town she's spending time in to get to her crush's house.

It was an impulsive decision and Makkari preferred continue with it before chickening out, where did this pulse of boldness came from she has no idea, but she will take advantage of it.

Though as seconds passed while she remained standing just outside y/n's house, she started getting second thoughts. Maybe this wasn't so smart, maybe she should just go back home until y/n reaches out for her, maybe—

The door opens and Makkari opens and closes her mouth trying to come up with excuses as to why she was here, but then the sight of y/n takes her breath away, like it had so many times, and she doesn't even remember why she was here in the first place.

She looked casual, with her hair tied up and her body drowned in sweatpants and a sweatshirt, saving her from the cold breeze that occasionally brushed through the air.

She seemed very surprised to see Makkari, she blinks a few times and closes he rparted lips, "'Kari, What're you doing here? Are you okay?"

For a moment, Makkari considers lying. Oh yeah, I was just in the neighborhood and wanted to come back to say hi since we haven't talked in a few days. She would buy it, and she would go along with it and look at her with those eyes that beg her to say something about anything that's been happening between them but Makkari doesn't say that, her hands intertwining in front of her and she's letting out a breath.

Maybe it's time for a confrontation?

She bites her lip then pulls out her phone, she's typing so fast y/n doesn't see her fingers moving anymore. She furrows her eyebrows and then gulps when Makkari shows her the screen, did I do something wrong? You've been ignoring me.

It wasn't a question, but a clear statement. She wasn't accusing her, she was pointing out her action. She couldn't lie her way out of this even if she wanted to and y/n looks back up at her with hesitancy. She nibbles at her bottom lip and whispers a soft "fuck it" under her breath.

Makkari furrows her brows in confusion when y/n starts making strange motions with her hands and her face clears out when she realizes it's a sloppy "I'm sorry" spelling out in letters.

There's a soft, very small smile tugging at the edges of her lips when y/n sighs in frustration when she realizes that she was probably unsuccessful with her first attempt at trying to sign. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I've been— I've been trying to learn this, sign language, for you. So you don't have to type away at your phone and for me to understand you better, I'm sorry."

Makkari couldn't help the grin ripping through her face at her words, she almost reaches out and smashes her lips against the girl's but when she's doing it again, the motions with her hands, her attention is diverted to them instead.

It takes her a minute, maybe two, to understand exactly what she's trying to say. "I like you, a lot, and I was wondering if maybe you want to go out with me? Like on a date?"

Makkari is nodding as soon as she understands, she meets y/n's eyes and is nodding again. She makes a motion that says "yes" and y/n releases a relieved sigh followed by a grin.

They're both just standing there, on y/n's porch with wide smiles on their faces, staring at each other with this soft glint in their eyes that explained that they were more than just friends, and they weren't a tad bit ashamed of it.

#nonnie request #makkari fic #makkari #makkari eternals #marvel #eternals #answered

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