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The plot wasn't written with a graphic novel in mind, and I doubt many 8 ye=
ar olds would be into the emo touchy-feely stuff.  It's under a Creative Co=
mmons license, feel free to fix it or write a better one.

kozmikreis

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On 13 Feb 2012, at 18:23, Sid <cntrational@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, in my experience, good visual novels generally have fairly
> involved plots, usually about the interactions between characters
> (naturally, since most dialogue is spoken/thought); they usually end
> up being very touching and emotional. The kids show plot, in
> comparison, seems a bit...middling.
>=20
> Additionally, most people who're going to read this are adults --
> while they might read the game to help with their Lojban learning,
> wouldn't it be better to make something that has an engaging plot and
> story? Something that would really *motivate* them to continue
> reading, to see what happens next -- and if you want to see what
> happens next, you have to learn Lojban. That seems like a better way
> of going about things, to me.
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> On 13 February 2012 23:36, kozmikreis <mrpauw@gmail.com> wrote:
>> That's an interesting question, I'm not sure how to answer that
>> without more feedback.  I would be very interested to hear your views
>> (and everyone else's) on what does or doesn't make my original plot
>> real/enjoyable/intended for children.
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>> For those who haven't seen it, the draft and links to the other docs
>> can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Figgelppx0xep5HC7GR=
Conr445BHq3Oycb6uAB8tL2Y/edit
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>> kozmikreis
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>> On Feb 13, 5:49 pm, Sid <cntratio...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> IMO, I'm a bit iffy on the "kids show" premise and plot. Why not make
>>> it an actual visual novel, with a real plot, that people can enjoy? Or
>>> is this actually intended for children?
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>>> mi'e cntr
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>>> On 12 February 2012 06:21, kozmikreis <kozmikr...@lojban.org.uk> wrote:
>>>=20
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>>>> Widening the net on finding a character artist, I'm guessing most peop=
le will know someone outside Lojbanic circles who is good at drawing.  Can =
I ask you to ask the artists in your life to consider doing artwork for a p=
roject that can, in return, give them:
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>>>> * Credit for their work, and a link.
>>>> * A talking point in their portfolio.
>>>> * Multilingual exposure.
>>>> * Better sleep at night knowing they've done good in the world :-)
>>>=20
>>>> The work required is not all that intense - we will be wanting images =
of characters emoting and in some differing postures, angles and attire, bu=
t they only get overlaid on the backgrounds at runtime and are re-used.
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>>>> Thanks,
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>>>> kozmikreis
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