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    Kosakyun got a reaction from fujoneko in Fuwanovel x Kagura Games Winter Memories Celebratory Giveaway!   
    Good day, Fuwans!
    A few days ago we had the pleasure of hosting a giveaway sponsored by Kagura Games to celebrate the recent release of their game Winter Memories. In case you haven't encountered it yet, you can view it here. The giveaway's being hosted on the blog, so make sure to head on there!

    If you're interested in getting a possible free copy of the prequel Summer Memories, I recommend you try joining the giveaway. It's pretty easy to enter, especially if you already follow both Fuwanovel and Kagura Games! The giveaway runs until the 18th btw, so don't think too long about it.
    I mean... what's there to think about?  It's a possible free game! 
    For those unfamiliar with the competition website Gleam, you basically just have to do a few tasks that count as one entry each up to a maximum of whatever the host sets. For this particular giveaway, there's like 22 ways to enter so the more you do, the higher the chances of winning the prize. 
    We're planning to host more giveaways like this for the community in the future, so I hope everyone participates so we can try and collaborate with more publishers down the road. Thanks and look out for more exciting stuff from us! 
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    Kosakyun reacted to Xelane in Sakura, Moyu. -as the Night's, Reincarnation- Translation Project (Discontinued)   
    Alright this will be a long one, but please bear with me.
    Some of you might have seen this coming (some might have not) but I cannot continue translating this anymore due to a request from NekoNyan.
    Please do not hate anyone for this. This is mostly an oversight from me.

    ...Let's talk about a story.
    This was about... over a year ago.

    I had a conversation with my friend that went something like this:
    "Hey this game is great you should play it"
    "Okay but my Japanese is bad"
    "That's fine just take your time"
    "I'll play on the weekend"
    On the weekend:
    "Weekly reminder for you to play Sakura Moyu"
    "Okay" *disappears*
    The next weekend:
    "Weekly reminder"
    "Okay" *disappears*
    ...And that went on for about a year. Yes, a year. I think it was even more.

    At one point, I think I lost it and said:
    "You know what, if you can teach me how to edit the game files then I'll translate it for you"
    "lmao ok"
    And then we spent the next few nights looking up for tools to decompile the game files and edit them.
    Few months pass, I get some more people to play my initial patches, I go around editing it over and... I reach here.

    Do I have any regrets? Nope. None at all. I have probably spent a few hundred hours on this. After getting the initial know-how I mostly worked on it alone, that included figuring out how the script works, breaking it a couple of times and falling into despair (after which I made sure to create backups like everyday), figuring out how some of the formatting worked by looking at other games made in FVP, photoshopping the images, dealing with errors in the existing translation tools due to them using outdated libraries, practically having to learn English in Japanese, and making sure I didn't miss any references (mostly a few songs, although it's about impossible to tell in the translations).
    But that's okay, as long as more people get to know about this game, that is more than enough for me. At the very least, I got some of my friends hooked to the game.

    As for what I want to do next, I don't know. It likely won't be a translation project. Maybe I'll learn to draw and make a game of my own, or maybe just focus on my studies.
    Some people have asked me to translate other games instead. I can understand your feelings but I honestly cannot get myself to translate anything else when this game sits untranslated. The only other game in my mind was Sakura no Uta, but it seems that someone else has already started translating that, and I'd say that's a good thing in its own.

    With that, I only hope the best for the future of this game with whoever takes it into their hands.
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from Novel21 in MG 2024 lience survey   
    I already forgot most of what I put, but I'm pretty sure I suggested Silverio and Eushully as a publisher because why not 
    I do want more propeller games from them though... I hope they pick more of those up alongside other action-heavy VNs. They already have the rest of the Rance series in progress so my biggest wants have already been met for years.
    I was thinking it was about time we saw more MOONSTONE titles too. I'm slightly biased against them because I didn't like ImoPara that much, but Princess Evangile was a nice surprise so maybe it's just an unfortunate choice of things I read.
    Damn, Soreyori no Prologue. I want to read that too. I hope they pick up more minori titles, fingers crossed.
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    Kosakyun reacted to EricMatyas in Sharing My Music and Sound FX - Over 2000 Tracks   
    Greetings Fellow Creatives!

    In less than a month, it will be 10 years that I've been sharing my music with the community.  Wow, time goes by fast...it's hard to believe!

    Anyhow, this week, we have a couple of new tracks I created with my new keyboard synth. They are:

    On my Fantasy 12  page:

    "CONTEMPLATION IN THE CASTLE"
    https://soundimage.org/fantasy-12/

    On my Sci-Fi 12 page:

    "THE LANDING"
    https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-12/

    As always, they are 100% free to use with attribution, like my thousands of other tracks.

    If you can, please consider making a small donation on my site. The keyboard synths I use are very expensive (I make monthly payments on them) and donations really help a lot. You can help out here:

    https://soundimage.org/donate/

    My Ogg Music Packs are another great way to help:

    https://soundimage.org/ogg-music-packs-2/

    Thanks in advance and keep creating!  🙂
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    Kosakyun reacted to Ray-Out in In dev "Town" [18+] [PSYHOLOGICAL HORROR] [Fundraising] (Latest Update: March 28, 2024)   
    Dev Update 000.42 Happy Holidays from Ray-Out Studio! Salute, guys! We are still here and still working!
      We just wanted to wish you long and happy holidays!

      Some news:
     We finally have a song for the in novel Intro! More precisely, it appeared before the holidays, but the singer is finalizing it, we are busy with the demo version, videos, translations and other fuss.
      Also, we recently found a note from Jeannette, but it turned out to be too negative for the New Year holidays, so if anyone is interested, it will be posted some time later. We'll try to keep you updated, but also give ourselves a little rest!
     
      Many thanks to everyone who supported and continues to support the development of the "Town" Visual Novel 
    We are trying very hard to make a good and high-quality visual novel. As usual, we thank the resources that help with this in the form of Twitter, DevTalk Discord Server and the Fuwanovel Forum!
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    Kosakyun reacted to Tasuke in TAKARA "Tenchi Muyo!" Ayeka Masaki Jurai (1990's)   
    I'll be welcoming my very first-ever "WaifuDoll" back into my life for the New Year.
    20 years ago... i started down the road of Anime Character Doll Collection/Customization
    all thanks to TOYNAMI's short-lived "Tenchi Muyo!" 12in. Character Doll Series,
    Specifically, their "Princess Ayeka" (Ayeka Masaki Jurai)
    She single-handedly inspired me to pick up Thread and Needle for the first time in my life,
    and struggle to attempt to learn the art of hand-sewing... for her sake.
    little did i ever suspect that she was merely the kick-off... for what was to become an entire new hobby for life for me, but... Here We Are, Today.
    Anyhow, i moved on from her before the 2000's were quite through, never to look back... Until Now.
    As i Said, She will be Returning to me... - by JAN. 2nd or so - in the form of the original mid/late-90's Japanese-Market TAKARA Doll
    that will readily adapt to the same OBITSU 26 Doll Body that all of my other Girls share,
    Allowing Ayeka to take her proper place in my little Anime♥Family once and for all time~
    https://tenchi.fandom.com/wiki/Ayeka

    - TAKARA Ayeka Jurai -



    - TOYNAMI Ayeka Jurai  -


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    Kosakyun reacted to littleshogun in Happy New Year 2024   
    I knew it's been very late, but better late than never. Here's hoping this year will be better for us.
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from Ray-Out in Merry Christmas, Fuwa!   
    Merry Christmas to everyone in Fuwa who celebrates it! Even those who don't I guess!
    Why am I making another Christmas thread for this year when there have been other threads like this in the past? I mean... it's the season of giving! Don't think about it and just give me pictures of your food or something.
    Have a cat!

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    Kosakyun got a reaction from Ray-Out in Merry Christmas, Fuwa!   
    Damn, this unlocked a bunch of memories for me LOL
    Grade school sure was a happy time!
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from Silvz in Does the Quiz still work?   
    Currently I think it's still being overhauled! They'll probably give us an update once it relaunches or something. 
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    Kosakyun reacted to SakashimA in Merry Christmas, Fuwa!   
    Sorry guys forgot about Fuwa & Xmas at all. Was too busy grinding GBF...
    ...so then, good tidings for you all and until next year.
     
    ...Because next week I'm gonna forget about internet too.
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from Dreamysyu in Merry Christmas, Fuwa!   
    Merry Christmas to everyone in Fuwa who celebrates it! Even those who don't I guess!
    Why am I making another Christmas thread for this year when there have been other threads like this in the past? I mean... it's the season of giving! Don't think about it and just give me pictures of your food or something.
    Have a cat!

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    Kosakyun reacted to AsHLeX in Cafe Mysteria + (Christmas Demo Released)   
    Hello everyone!! Just letting you know that the Christmas 2023 Demo has been released!
    Congratulations to Kosakyun for winning a free copy of the final version of Cafe Mysteria upon release. There are still two more to be given away!
    Please see "Are there any incentives for me to review Cafe Mysteria" in the FAQ above for more information.
    I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the demo!
     
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from AsHLeX in Cafe Mysteria + (Christmas Demo Released)   
    Looking forward to your journey then! Goodluck with the project! I'll be following it. 
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    Kosakyun reacted to AsHLeX in Cafe Mysteria + (Christmas Demo Released)   
    WELCOME TO CAFE MYSTERIA!!!
    Immerse yourself in the festive season by visiting a mysterious café that only opens for 12 days each year. The handsome well-dressed butlers will stop at nothing to ensure that you have a good time. Pick one and stick with them throughout the twelve days or mess around and see who you like best - the choice is yours! In this café, the 4th wall has been broken down completely - the protagonist is you. Flirt, tease, joke, or cry your way through the murky waters of friendship and love.
     
    THE CHARACTERS:


     
    SCREENSHOTS:





    TRAILER:
    DOWNLOADS:
    Google Drive - Mac Google Drive - Win / Linux Itch.io Download Links  
    FAQ

    1. Why should I play Cafe Mysteria?
    Cafe Mysteria is a unique one-of-a-kind experience, designed such that the butlers are speaking to you, not just a pre-designed protagonist on the screen. There are not currently many visual novels of this style, so even if just for curiosity's sake, you should check it out!

    2. How did Cafe Mysteria come about?
    It is heavily inspired by the visual novel 'Aloners' by sonnet009 and their style of breaking the 4th wall. It started off as a simple Christmas visual novel to enjoy the festive mood and has gone through multiple revisions since 2015 to what it is today.

    3. Do I have to understand Chinese to get the full experience?
    No!! Knowing Chinese will change your experience in some ways, but ultimately in the final version it will not matter.

    4. Are there minigames in Cafe Mysteria?
    Yes. In the demo there will be four completed minigames. None of these will be mandatory in the final version though!

    5. Are there any incentives for me to review Cafe Mysteria?
    The first three people to comment on Cafe Mysteria on Fuwanovel will be given a free copy of the visual novel upon release. Everyone else will get a free code for the bonus pack when available. Additionally, I may at my own discretion choose randomly from the reviewers to provide a little surprise in the future releases of Cafe Mysteria. (This will be awarded to past winners in the upcoming 2023 demo).

    6. What will be part of the bonus pack?
    It is still awhile from the final release date, but I expect to release additional side stories that flesh out the individual character backgrounds after the final version of Cafe Mysteria is released. Everyone who reviewed prior to the final release date with obtain a free code for the bonus pack.

    7. What questions do you want me to answer?
    I've listed some questions below. Feel free to address any (or none) of them in your review!
    What are/were your expectations from Cafe Mysteria? What is your experience with this type of visual novel? Who is your favorite character? Why? Would you play this on full release? Did you find any glaring errors in the visual novel? What did you think Cafe Mysteria did well? Why? What did you think Cafe Mysteria did poorly? Why? What do you think Cafe Mysteria can improve on? 8. Does Cafe Mysteria have a plot?
    Definitely! You play as a female who has stumbled upon a mysterious Christmas cafe that is only open for 12 days a year. During these 12 days, you'll get to know the butlers, who each have their individual stories to tell and decide whether or not to pursue them. The demo itself is fairly light-hearted, while the final version will go into much more depth and include a story of how Cafe Mysteria came to be.
    9. I find certain events to be triggering. Is Cafe Mysteria right for me?
    Cafe Mysteria may not be suitable for very young children or people who are easily disturbed. However, there is an option to turn on content warning, where the visual novel warns you every time a potentially triggering scene appears. The demo itself is fairly light and shouldn't pose too much of an issue to most people.
    10. How long is Cafe Mysteria?
    This is the most up-to-date Lint report. Please note that the word count also includes scenes that are currently inaccessible and will only be accessible in the final version.
    Statistics: The game contains 6,287 dialogue blocks, containing 53,215 words and 293,052 characters, for an average of 8.5 words and 47 characters per block. The game contains 359 menus, 48 images, and 46 screens. I would estimate that the 2023 demo has approximately 1 hour worth of content, although this may be significantly more or less depending on how many of the menu choices you wish to explore.

    11. When will the latest demo release?
    The latest demo has been released on 24th December 2023. Please see above for download links.

    MEET THE TEAM:
    - AsHLeX (Writer, Basic Programming, Dev)
    - mudora23 (Programmer)
    - kathaeris (UI)
    - vellaude (sprites)
    - Tsukkiusa (CG)
    - Hunyo (chibi)
    - Foxeleos (BG cafe)
    - Mila (BG street)
    - Bakjwi Namja (logo)
    PROGRESS:
    - The visual novel spans across 12 days of content. Currently 2 out of the 12 days are completed and will be showcased in the demo.
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    Kosakyun got a reaction from AsHLeX in Hello!!! VN Dev here :)   
    Wow! Welcome to Fuwanovel!
    Just curious, but what visual novels have you worked on? Would love to know more!
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    Kosakyun reacted to EricMatyas in Sharing My Music and Sound FX - Over 2000 Tracks   
    Happy Holidays Everyone!

    This week's new free music tracks are:

    On my Chiptunes 5 page:

    "WINDLE PIXEL AND HIS BANJO BUDDIES"
    https://soundimage.org/chiptunes-5/

    And on my Sports page:

    "TRAINING"
    https://soundimage.org/sports/

    As always, they are 100% free to use with attribution, just like my thousands of other music tracks.

    Enjoy!  🙂
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    Kosakyun reacted to Tasuke in Konomi Yuzuhara ♥ Innocent Maid   
    ♥Miyuki♥ Just Arrived Today~

    (LINEAGE II "DWARF" 1/8 by Orchid Seed)


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    Kosakyun reacted to WJHB in Saimin Yuugi translation project (New attempt started mid-december 2022 with new team)   
    05mai_040.s done and pushed! Sorry for the delay; I didn't have as much free time this past semester. I should be able to get some good work done over winter break, though.
    Anyway, there's the first Maiya H-scene. I felt like a lot of the prose was pretty awkward, but that's also kind of inevitable with how the original was written I guess (and kind of inevitable for eroge H scene prose in general.) If you have any feedback, let me know!
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    Kosakyun reacted to EricMatyas in Sharing My Music and Sound FX - Over 2000 Tracks   
    Sharing is Caring!  🙂

    More brand new music for everyone...

    On my Epic / Battle page:

    "THE VOYAGE BEGINS"
    https://soundimage.org/epic-battle/

    On My Fantasy 12 page:

    "DREAMY HOLLOW"
    https://soundimage.org/fantasy-12/

    And on my Funny 8 page:

    "POP’S STRANGE TOY SHOP"
    https://soundimage.org/funny-8/

    I do custom music as well if need be.  🙂 In the meantime, enjoy my thousands of free tracks! 
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    Kosakyun reacted to Tired Protagonist in Hey everyone, professional artist, writer, and longtime VN fan here   
    Hey there, it's me, your questionably friendly neighborhood Tired Protagonist. I'm a freelance artist and creative writing graduate, and I've been into visual novels for over ten years. I got my foot in the door with partial-VN series like BlazBlue and Disgaea, then got my first full-on visual novel, Hakuouki, when I was 13 (I did not know otome games were a thing at the time and thought it would just be a cool samurai game lmao... Still 100%ed it though 😅).
    I tend to like stories with a lot of high emotions, mystery/suspense/horror, or interesting philosophical ideas. Some of the ones I've completed and enjoyed are Clannad, Doki-Doki Literature Club, the When They Cry series, and Steins;Gate. I'm currently working my way through The House in Fata Morgana.
    I'm interested in reading more visual novels! I'd love to work on them, too. I feel like my skillset was practically made for them; I can draw very well and have stylistic versatility, I am an exceptional writer, and when I was in college, I was the only student in my entire game writing class who was daring enough to actually build a small game in Ren'Py, coding and all.
    Thanks for having me in your community! I hope to have a good time here.
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    Kosakyun reacted to Tasuke in My History with Anime Character Dolls... (Since 2001)   
    the Clunky, Clumsy Princess Ayeka Jurai, from TOYNAMI's short-lived 2001 "Tenchi Muyo!" 12in. Character Doll series,
    that single-handedly inspired me to pick-up Sewing as a Hobby and a Skill;



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    Kosakyun reacted to Kirashi in Review + Discussion: Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue   
    Just finished the suspision route, and it was good, even better than greed. I loved harrisson character developpement and his internal struggle. The last case was good too. But everything after that is exactly like the end of the greed route : rushed/flawed/full of contradictions. It feels kind of weird there is no further developpement after the last case (which left me a kind of empty feeling). I don't want to be disappointed further, this route will be my last.
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    Kosakyun reacted to VNturePodcast in VN podcast - An VNture Podcast (by Tauros113 and M.R.)   
    It's that time again, let's report our readings for November in another installment of a monthly Readport!
     
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    Kosakyun reacted to florezx2 in Hello :)   
    hello everyone, nice to meet you all, i´ve being in touch with VN a long time ago but never actually commented with anyone.
    i hope i can discover new things and share with all of you
    i`m from bogota, Colombia
    here, i leave you a little ROV drawing a did a while ago <3

     
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