I'm very happy with the amount of work I've gotten done so far today and I think I should be able to work on the game for a couple more hours yet. The game is starting to feel more alive with nearly all of the item, character and room descriptions completed. I'm now focusing my writing on one of the more complicated spells in the game (in terms of its variable results and alternative texts) and then I get to write on the good stuff: the sex! There is a significant amount of sex text to write (which should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever looked at my gallery on the Hypnopics Collective), with lots of alternative scenes depending on how the player approaches their target.
I'm still debating the music issue. I'm currently leaning more towards not including it since I'm not telling a strictly linear story, so there is a risk the music will actually jar with the mood. Ambiotic sound would probably be better since the music was more for the location than the story but I haven't got anything suitable.
Anyways, back to work!
I don't think you have anything to gain with adding music and sounds to the game. When you remove all the people who mute their computers or choose to turn off the music in favour of their own I don't think you'll be reaching a large enough audience to make it worth the effort, file size, or risk of copyright issues.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you decide to do, I'm looking forward to seeing a full game from you! I loved the Slut Royale demo and I think you show a lot of promise.
Thanks! I'm definitely leaning towards no music/sound and your points certainly tip the scales further in that direction.
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