[img]http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26346321/61631faef6339af9bc9b2f181b334795891590ec.png[/img] I don't think many of you were expecting this announcment. If you did, leave a comment and I'll find someway to reward you with a, "I knew it was coming!" badge. My dream goal is to bring the story of Omni Link for you to enjoy as an Anime. I'd like to confirm that progress towards an earlier step is happening. [b]Omni Link is transitioning to a Manga.[/b] I'm going to ask and answer some questions I think you would ask. [h1]Is the "Game Version" story and Manga going to be the same?[/h1] A new script has been written for the Manga. These drafts are different from, but complement the game. Edit: I can't have side quests, tons of battles, and traveling from place to place in a Manga script, so I had to write new content for the Manga. Much of the new content makes for a better story and some of the content will make it to the game. Also, bringing the characters together quickly was important, so completly new events and scenes were added for the Manga.. [h1]Will game development take longer now with the manga?[/h1] Doing this has somewhat taken my attention from developing the game at full speed, but it's worth it and has enriched the game. [b]For example:[/b] the story has been enhanced with complete and compelling backstories for the characters. Dialogue has been flushed out, and you can see from my last update to the game I changed from passive to active voice. This was all possible thanks to the extra work I've done in preparation for a Manga with the help of my artist. [h1]On the subject of funding?[/h1] Game sales while positive have been low (due to visibility) and the funds from Patreon have been a great help. My crowdfunding initiative is because I haven't been able to do what I want to do: 1) voice acting 2) translation 3) localization I haven't been able to do this because lack of funding and talent. [b]Is there anyone out there that would like to sing, "Love is Pretend" in japanease?[/b] Both the game and the Manga need this. I'm going to run this Kickstarter for a very small amount that will alleviate the risk I've been taking going full out with Omni Link. I don't have another job and have been working full time on Omni Link. I want to create a story you will enjoy and be happy that you've read. I can't do that with my hands tied. [h1]Can I have confidence in this project?[/h1] If you want to read Omni Link as a manga, or play Omni Link as a game... this the answer is absolutely yes! Take a look at what's happened since last year! 1) 300 pages of dialogue have been written for the game 2) 114 pages of anime/manga script have been written (separate from game script) 3) Two new original songs have been recorded 4) Game itself is polished with 60 fps, New Save System, 17 total avatars,17 backdrops, 19 hand drawn fully rendered scenes with 11 currently in the game, 15 playable ships. 5) And tons of research has been done to see if a Manga is realistically possible... and it is! [i]It would be nice if you share information from the project after it launches, or if you know a big industry guru, you can share it with them now.[/i] [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/994920323/1633563910?ref=preview&token=e4c2eb7d] Kickstarter Omni Link...Link [/url] [h1]I really like Omni Link. What can I do?[/h1] You don't know how happy it makes me to hear you say that. Even though it's really me saying it ...to myself. [img]http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26346321/3f66cc8f04b127e06f72f401a542dd3a0355f7b8.png[/img] [url=http://www.indiedb.com/games/omni-link-space-visual-novel-action-rpg/downloads/omnilink-files] Download Graphics Here[/url] [b]When the Kickstarter launches[/b], please donate $1. Kickstarter takes donations of any kind very seriously and that will improve my ranking and visibility which ultimately gets me funded. [h1]What the heck is Kickstarter![/h1] Kickstarter is a way to fund something you like. They actually have some pretty cool gadgest on there sometimes. If you haven't bought the game, you can buy it from there instead. I keep more of the profits and you get rewards such as: 1) A signed copy of the theme song or 2) The new song 3) Issue #1 of the manga 4) Credited in the manga For a limited time during the Kickstarter, I'm letting people who donate on [b]Patreon[/b] get the same rewards on the Kickstarter. Meaning the amount you've donated there will translate into the reward tiers on Kickstarter. All the way up. [url=https://www.patreon.com/roencia] Patreon Link [/url] I've covered much and will edit if I've missed anything. Any questions?