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(formerly known as saint_atomique) I write visual novels about broken men who decide the world's fate. European. My latest game, "Heroes Of Oblivion" is out now: https://atomkinema.itch.io/heroes-of-oblivion 'The Noblest of Creatures' is being rewritten.

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Nov 9

'Heroes Of Oblivion' is a free, cinematic, supernatural/sci-fi visual novel that confronts the ultimate question of youth and turns typical horror tropes inside out. Follow a group of scientists into a strange land and witness what having the courage to grow up really means.

#vn #visualnovel

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · 11d

Unpopular opinion but literary trope can be exhausted If it's being written badly often. Tropes reflect reality and when a trope gets TOO removed from reality as just a cog in 'Fun machine', the catharsis is gone. Catharsis comes from the feeling of truth, not just snappy writing. #writing

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rowan kaiser @rowan.monster · 12d

I'd really appreciate if writers these days took a look at their characters doing therapyspeak and whether that's appropriate for their work and their world.

By "therapyspeak" I mean speaking like this: "This is the emotion I'm feeling, and feeling that emotion makes me want to act in a way"

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · 13d

Every author has a 'McGuffin' their characters pursue. For me with my strange characters, it may seem like they have none, but I think it's actually life itself. My characters are after normalcy. It's not a 'Maltese Falcon' but 'Maltese Sunlight' for them. #writing #art #indiedev #vn

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · 15d

Tactical combat. War. Politics. fighting grand villains. Oh, sorry. My cozy game is Fire Emblem or Advance Wars. #cozygame

Mr. Lucha @luchalutra.bsky.social · 15d

Hey #gamedev, (let's rope in #gaming and #indiedev too). I'm curious. What constitutes a "cozy game" for you? What would it HAVE to have for it to be classified as one? A simplistic loop? Calm sounds? Low impact gameplay? I am not too familiar with the genre outside of Animal Crossing/Harvest Moon.

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · 22d

I am now heartbroken because of what I myself wrote. I am looking forward to breaking your heart too. Something absolutely terrifying and yet very sentimental is coming. #writing #tnocrewrite

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Sep 20

Yesterday, I finished my rewrite (just a rewrite, not editing, which is still to come) of the project that comes as a replacement of 'The Noblest Of Creatures'. I am excited and shocked. But there is still a lot of work to be done. Stay tuned! #thenoblestofcreatures #rewrite

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Sep 17

Why does no one talk about groundbreaking sprite work in Deltarune? It has new, animated, elaborate sprites every other scene, especially in minigames. In other games it's a simple cg or reused sprite, not these works of art. Unbelievable.
Me 🤝 Toby when it comes to excessive sprites. #deltarune

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Sep 15

Just a heads up - I changed my username here and on itch.io. This is very much intentional so please, if you follow me on itch, go there and read the update that explains the change. Thank you! #rebranding

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arimia @arimiadev.com · Sep 14

yeah

In a telephone interview, former Editor in Chief of Playbill, Blake Ross, stated “Theater has been quote ‘dying’ since the beginning of time … but it will never die because it is the ultimate art form and the ultimate live experience.” This idea can be

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Sep 6

#art #sketch #illustration #oc #drawing #traditionalart

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 27

Oh, there was a little mistake in this game's plot, writing or sprites? Don't worry, it's just there as a reminder of imperfect humanity and mortality. Player's mortality, if you mention it twice. #gamedev #vn #indiedev

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 24

I wish I had more brownish markers to capture late summer light with. #art #sketch #illustration #oc #drawing

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sometimes I envy cultural ties of japanese creators. In Japan, there's a historical and mythological 'dictionary' everyone understands, from ZUN to Hayao Miyazaki. Shared culture is important. Too much uniqueness can lead to the loss of common art language that makes works expressive. #art #dev

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 20

Exactly. Also, if you're as passionate about scripted losses of all kinds as I am, please check out my visual novel 'Heroes Of Oblivion'. It's a tough read, but it's exactly the kind of thing people who appreciate scripted losses should love. Because...Okay, let's not spoil anything.

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 18

Scripted loss is the best thing any game/VN can have. I still remember when I, a late bloomer in games (started playing my first proper game at 20 years old!) encountered one in Inazuma Eleven, I think? I remember feeling like I met a deity. I didn't know it was possible! #games #writing #gamedev

adrienne ✨ Truth Scrapper @insertdisc5.com · Aug 17

this just in: im an abusive gamedev for (checks notes) making you feel things

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 17

Me as a child: Pet sidekicks spoil the movies.
Me now: No, haha, it's genius! Don't make a 'kiddy relatable' movie, just make an adult movie with a pet! Just animate 'Casablanca' and add a little desert mouse...And make it even grittier than before... Just with a mouse. #movies #disney #animation

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Aug 17

I feel the same. I spent all my youth hating myself for not living up to my own ideal. But now all the snobbery I had is gone. I started becoming interested in visually naive VNs and old manga. I am now seeking amateur art that bears the sign of the times and author's mistakes. #antiai #art #vn

cluniies @cluniies.bsky.social · Aug 17

the rise of genai has legit made me try to be proud to have mistakes in my art because they are marks of me learning

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 31

Novak from 'Heroes of Oblivion' in his summer clothes. #art #sketch #heroesofoblivion #illustration

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 27

I think that bold and complex works should be judged LESS harshly than more mainstream, 'safer' works. Boldness and originality have merit in themselves. It's much more difficult to breathe life into something fairly typical. Unfortunately, the majority usually thinks the opposite. #indiedev #vn

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 26

#undertale #undertalememories

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 20

Another look at my Kris illustration #art #kris #deltarune #sketch #traditionalart

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 20

The darkest of prophesized heroes #kris #deltarune #art #traditionalart #sketch

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Paulina Ganucheau @paulinaganucheau.bsky.social · Jul 15

some days

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saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 18

This looks absolutely incredible. #gamemaker

Akabaka @akabaka.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢 Excited to announce our new game!! 📢

Sucker for Love: Crush Landing ✨ ☄️

Crashing directly into your living room sometime in the future 💫 wishlist now!

store.steampowered.com/app/3848900/...

#indiedev #indiegame #announcement #trailer #gamemaker #indiehorror

saintcinematique.bsky.social @saintcinematique.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you've played my sci-fi drama vn 'Heroes of Oblivion', you know that Plague Doctors are special to me. Today I found out that in Renaissance Florence artists belonged to 'the Guild of Doctors and Apothecaries'. I couldn't be happier to find out that 'I am a doctor *too*'. #art #heroesofoblivion