Kurokusari

CnC = Constructive Criticism Alright here it goes: First of all, as much as possible, follow the rule of thirds. It helps greatly in having the viewer look at the intended part of the piece. It's applicable in almost everything unless you're really aiming for something complete different. Like some sort of a design where you have the subject at the center and having details (text) in either side. Secondly, resizing renders. As much as possible, resize renders proportionally. You can do this by ctr+T then drag diagonally while holding shift. I'm not sure what you did this one since it looks like it was flattened but renders doesn't necessarily have to fit in the whole signature. Just the important parts (face, upper body, etc) whatever you think needs to be in the signature but fitting the whole thing isn't recommended. Thirdly, text. As much as possible, try not to divide text. Put it in a simple way like having a main text and putting a sub text below. Separating them confuses the viewer and sometimes take away the attention from the render itself. Fourthly, sharpening. This is a bit of a guesswork on your part since this can be too much or not enough. Try to sharpen the important parts but that doesn't necessarily mean the whole render. This is one way of sharpening. You don't have to follow this since it's only one method. There are multiple ways you can sharpen and you should go with what fits best in your style. Lastly, colors. I know, I'm not one to talk since most of the works I did here are monotone but that doesn't mean it's correct (I have tons of mistakes). Try to use different colors. You could search up complementary colors to know which colors fit together. Try to limit it to two tho. Handling three or more colors can be quite a challenge. I also thought about blurring but this is mostly preference. I blur stuff to oblivion while others just do it subtly. Some also don't blur stuff at all and just darken stuff.

Uhh can I throw in my CnC with this piece? It might be long and you might take it the wrong way so I'm asking for permission.

Glad you liked it. I was worried since I chalked off some of the details you wanted but it seems it didn't bother you much. Also just for reference, which one did you like better?

I'm not sure if you're doing this for the post count but everything I said already has the answers. Or you just really need someone to talk to.

Yes but I believe quality should be still considered. As much as this is for you guys, this is also a chance for us to improve. If we do not try to give you the best, how can we actually improve? I've seen people who didn't improve because they were fine with what they are and just made things as is. This is starting to sound like the fan translation quality I've read some time I go so I'll stop here. Lexyvil's Request: The text on this one is kinda confusing with which is the main/sub text but it's kinda unreadable when scaled to the right size. I should've considered which text effects that I would use before starting the text. Simply slapping it with black and white didn't work so I just adjusted the saturation to a 'pale' one. Is it just me or does it look depressing? I was listening to Yiruma so maybe that did something.

Paca Plus anyone? Who finds it normal for a human and paca to start dating. Good thing it's all-ages. https://vndb.org/v7795 John Cena's Sexy High School Adventure http://itch.io/jam/john-cena-jam/rate/11265 What don't you want everyone to look like John Cena? Edit: Don't ask why I know this

There's a simple way. Request it from someone who renders. But seriously, there are people who accepts requests for free since their usual release is a render anyway. Everyone's having fun while I was asleep. Well putting that aside, the problem of some of the people unaware to specify some stuff should be fixed by the next addition by Rose. He's working on a lexicon for stuff related to this so keep your heads up people. Rose is back and there are some people helping out. Things are starting to brighten up. If you could put up some tuts regarding blending then that'll help us amateurs here. Also you could still blend the character and the background and still have the focus on the character. Rule of thirds is necessary and adding a light source near the focal point should be enough while reducing the brightness away from the focal. You could just use a layer mask with a radial gradient. If that's not enough sharpening/blurring would finish it. Edit: Stumbled upon a render similar Okay can I remove some details here? It's too specific that it's hard to find something to fit. If I remove the glasses, I'll take this.

Gasai needs a fandisc. Yeah although there's the theme of the world has no mercy or is unforgiving but killing of few of the characters might be not the best choice considering that some of the readers might hate the game. You know how business works, no matter how good it is, if it's not well received, you're out. Also it could also go along the lines of 'persevering against the gentle kingdom and win'. But I do agree that having a more bittersweet ending would be nicer.

Might be. I haven't researched on who are the artists behind the SD art of Yumina so I can't really say. I didn't find it that good to stalk the staff behind it. Yeah no problem. Glad to help!

Also, I enjoyed Mayuki's route immensely. Mayuki's too good. Now I'm not sure of anything anymore. I guess they suddenly turned to info dump at this point of the game. I can reread this to understand it a bit again but I don't have the will to do that. Someone end this mystery.

Ryou's Route I also have a question, was this in the original Japanese? And isn't it just bloody hilarious? (no spoilers) Eika's Route: And now hear my rant thoughts about Koichoco. This is a bit of spoiler-heavy so read in your own discretion. To those who doesn't want to get spoiled but want some idea on this, you might want to pass on this if you want a good MC. I find the MC of this VN to be highly undesirable. Well that's just me.

Welcome to the world of Visual Novels! I haven't finished KonoSora yet so I really can't say much about what you'd like but you can't hate a good VN. I can't suggest Katawa Shoujo like most of the people above since I haven't read it yet but it was one that led people to playing more VNs so it should be good. As for me I'll suggest Grisaia no Kajitsu. It's pretty lengthy but it's worth your time although the atmosphere is a lot different from KonoSora. Hmm if I'll suggest anything that's close to KonoSora, which is mainly about a club, it would either be Hoshizora no Memoria or Rewrite. Although the two only has the club as the side element but it's still part of the story. And if you want something more about school and about club activities it would be Princess Evangile but it's more on the elections rather than club activities. So yeah haven't read enough VNs to actually suggest really close. And about that feeling of emptiness, we all feel that after seeing something really amazing in a personal level so even though you might hate it, it's a proof that you've seen something great.

Welcome to the forums! Btw is your name from Utawarerumono's protagonist?

Alright some of my comments in Rewrite:

Yay another lolicon! Welcome to the forums! You certainly have a different start from the most of us here but that's fine. Either way you enjoyed the medium and got to know the pleasure of reading VNs so it's quite alright. Definitely being able to relate to a VN is a plus. I also had the same experience and it was from Grisaia no Kajitsu (yes, that unrealistic game). Enjoy your stay!

So are you going to wait for another week for it to be fixed? Or maybe longer/shorter?

Wait wut? What the heck happened? Not really angry since I don't have any reason to but did you get the schedule mixed up or did the people fixing it made a mistake? There hasn't been that much requests yet so I think we can handle the next requests as longs as they don't flood in. Maybe you can use this free time to add the lexicon. It's a sign from the heavens

The only times I found Kotarou amazing is when he's swinging his Kotarou was almost a different person in each of the routes tbh. The different situations definitely affected that.

I was wondering what I was forgetting and I just remembered I haven't posted JustIn's request. Yeah sorry can't get it to 800 px width. Draggin it until there makes the characters' faces only visible. I also added the band's name so if you don't mind. Also is it just me or is this Chibi art strikingly similar to the ones in Yumina the Ethereal?

I have my motivation Can I try my hand on this one? I mean the making of the logo so people can glorify me

Alright Roach just went offline so maybe I'll do it. I'll edit this post after dinner and if no one still wants to take it, I'll do it. Edit: Took it It's already Friday here but I'm not sure about where you are. You should already get back your PC soon so cheer up. I'll leave all the requests to you when you get your PC back.