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Belle Automata: Backer Kit Store

Created by Jessinia S. (PyoPyon)

a romantic visual novel about an android finding herself

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Post-KS Update #13
about 2 years ago – Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 11:33:07 PM

Hello, it's owl.

Sorry I'm late everyone! I started a new full time job this week and thing have been quite busy. This is a mixed mood update so please bear with me.

Had writer's block. Again. :'D

Unfortunately, this week didn't have much progress. Not because of the job but because I hit a bout of writer's block. I deviated REALLY far from my outline and as a result, struggled.

Thankfully, I am over it and I was about to churn out about 2k. As a week, that's pretty sucky, but with so many adjustments in my life, I'm still proud that I was able to write at all.

New CG Artist

Some other urgent news.... as you may or may not know, the artist of Belle Automata is Russian-based and as such, I am no longer able to pay her due to the sanctions. That said, I had to locate a new CG artist.

I was able to locate one, but for that reason, the CGs will not be in the same style as the sprites. I apologize for that but I hope that you guys will like the CGs anyway. The first one for the Nightmare Prince has already been completed and the second is in progress.

Routes will now have 5 CGs instead of 4

Due to other circumstances, I have also decided on adding an additional CG to the routes, so please expect 5 CGs per route instead. :^) I'd show a sketch of the new CG but it shows the Nightmare Prince's face, and we can't have that, now can we? ;^)

Physical rewards will start to ship next month

The physical rewards will start being sent out in April, so cards will be charged on the 15th of March so I can ship them all out.

That's pretty much everything!

//owl.

Facts this week:

1. Aureve's favorite color is orange.

2. Diego is terrible at the arts. Both appreciating art and creating it.

3. Zaffre is a lazy bum, but not a stupid one. He likes to read.

Post-KS Update #12
about 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 04, 2022 at 09:13:41 PM

Hello, everyone! owl. here!

Announcement about KS Prize Physicals

I'll start shipping them out soon, so PLEASE, if you are the 7% of backers who have not, please check your email so I can get you too! Otherwise, you'll have to contact me directly.

The game is now 65k out of 100k.

Today's update is mostly text because I'm back to writing! The game is now at 65k.

Victor's route is 13k now. That's... nowhere near finished but it's a great milestone as I wrote 6k, 5k, and 2k in three days! I have a feeling that I'll be able to finish Belle Automata earlier than expected. I don't want to make any promises since I'm about to start a new full-time job on the 7th of March but it's my hope that I can have at least half of Victor's route by that date.

I don't know if that's overworking myself or not but... well. We'll see in next Friday's update, haha.

The new stickers that include Klaus and Diego came in the mail.

This time, I'm not taking them out of the plastic until they're ready to ship. - _ - I refuse to have to order them a third time, haha. (Unless of course they sell out :eyes emoji:)

Recording is done!

I recorded with everyone for the Nightmare Prince's routes and endings. The only thing left to do is finish the coding and also commission the CGs! Then I am Done done the Nightmare Prince's storyline! I've decided that when I hit the halfway point for Victor's route, I'm going to take a break and write the light novel version of TNP's route.

Next up: the walkthrough and light novels!

The walkthrough and the light novels (physical and digital) are the only prizes I have yet to work on. so I thought I'd remedy that.

Thank you, that is all!

//owl.

Three facts about the Victor, since I'm writing his route:

1. Victor can play four instruments, including flute and bass.

2. Victor finds cleaning to be the most soothing of all types of cleaning. activities.

3. Victor has lived in House Price for three decades but not as a butler.

Post-KS Update #11
about 2 years ago – Sat, Feb 26, 2022 at 03:20:21 AM

Hot news from owl. comin' in fast:

The Nightmare Prince's route is 100% complete!

I am super excited as you might guess. The Nightmare Prince being the first character to have a complete route makes me pretty happy.

I've recorded VA with everyone except for the Nightmare Prince's VA, so I'm a bit nerv-cited since I don't know what he will think of the rest of the plot and the story. So far, everyone else has enjoyed their roles so I'm at least comforted by that.

The route passed 52k words so I'm exactly where I want to be in length. Both routes are projected to be at about 50k so it's perfectly apportioned.

I've started writing Victor's route.

Even though I have an outline, it's a bit harder than I expected because of the role he plays in The Nightmare Prince. I know a lot of people are curious as to how to melt that android's metal heart and I'm working on it!

I think some of the difficulty is that I have very specific traits I want Victor to have. He should be strict and straightforward but never insulting. He will not call the MC names or belittle her. Instead, he will say exactly what's on his mind without any filter.

I keep rewriting his lines because I want them to come off a certain way not be perceived as sarcasm since he's not sarcastic either.

I feel like his character is a bit unique to me and my character repertoire. It's quite the challenge and I'm having a lot of fun!

Belle Automata's Demo is coming to Steam soon!

I just put in the form for approval so we'll see what happens! I've also done the same for my game Heroine for Hire but that's neither here nor there. Soon you'll be able to play it so please remember to wishlist it so that you can be notified on release and so that Steam will promote the game when it releases.

If you haven't, you can wishlist it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1814230/Belle_Automata/

Please remember to fill out your BackerKit surveys.

About 10% of you haven't, which isn't a lot but it's about 28 of you. If this applies to you, please go ahead and fill that out! There are only four (4) more days until I lock orders and eighteen (18) more days until the cards are charged. I don't want anyone to miss out so please fill out that survey! It should be in your email. If you search for BackerKit, it should pop right up. If it doesn't please reach out to me!

Last but not least, thank you!

I really appreciate the comments and positive thoughts towards Aureve's hair.

That's all for today.

//owl.

This week's facts:

  • None of the androids have surnames.
  • Roman's middle name is Jacob. (Roman Jacob Price)
  • The Nightmare Prince has vivid dreams and as a result, keeps a dream journal.

Post-KS Update #10
about 2 years ago – Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 02:32:21 PM

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Post-KS Update #9
about 2 years ago – Sun, Feb 13, 2022 at 09:09:16 PM

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