Dabbling in Drama
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
SUBMISSION TO OTOME JAM 2022
SYNOPSIS:
CHARM HAS JOINED THE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB PURELY TO DESIGN CLOTHES THAT ACTORS CAN FLAUNT ONSTAGE.
BUT AS THE CLUB'S NEXT PLAY APPROACHES, SHE FINDS HERSELF DABBLING IN THINGS SHE'S NEVER TRIED BEFORE — HUNTING DOWN GHOSTS, STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, PERHAPS EVEN LANDING HERSELF A BOYFRIEND?!
FEATURES:
- ASA'S ROUTE (JUN'S ROUTE TO BE DEVELOPED, SUBJECT TO DEMAND)
- MUSIC BOX WITH 10 ORIGINAL TRACKS
- 20,000+ WORDS
- 4 ENDINGS
CHARACTERS:
CHARM
SOPHOMORE FILIPINO TRANSFER STUDENT. SHE MAY BE THE CLUB'S NEWEST MEMBER, BUT HER COSTUME CONCEPTS LIGHT UP THE STAGE.
ASA
JUNIOR STUDENT AND ASPIRING BROADWAY ACTOR. AS THE RESIDENT HEARTTHROB, EVERY PLAY IN WHICH HE STARS DRAWS A HUGE CROWD.
JUN
SENIOR STUDENT RUNNING FOR VALEDICTORIAN. HE WEARS MANY HATS — CLUB PRESIDENT, SCRIPTWRITER, DIRECTOR, AND SUPPORTING ACTOR.
KIRA
SOPHOMORE STUDENT AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL PLAYER. SHE EXPLORES HER ARTISTIC SIDE BY DESIGNING SETS AND MAKING PROPS.
REI
JUNIOR STUDENT AND HEIRESS OF THE CITY'S WEALTHIEST FAMILY. SHE OFTEN PERFORMS AS THE LEAD ACTRESS OPPOSITE ASA.
CREDITS:
- WRITING: ilyilaice
- CODING & PROGRAMMING: Marionette
- SPRITES & CGs: applecidrdonut
- BGs & GUI: what_an_animal
- MUSIC: Beans
QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT:
- WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN JUN'S ROUTE?
- WOULD YOU PLAY A VN FOCUSING ON KIRA AND REI?
- ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR UPDATES?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING!
SEE THE LEMMA SOFT FORUM THREAD HERE.
Download
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Development log
- Dabbling in Drama: WalkthroughJul 03, 2022
Comments
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very nice style! The funky background music really adds to it. I second everyone's desire for a Jun route but also... a Kira route perhaps? 👀
Thank you very much for letting us know about your interest in Jun and Kira routes! <3
Love this game and I definitely vote for Jun´s route to be developed as well
Thank you! And noted on your vote!
I finally just finished playing the game! I really enjoyed it, the shoujo manga aesthetic is really fun to see, and the characters are very charming. At first I was a bit sad Jun didn't have a route (didn't remember the description, whoops!), but then enjoyed Asa's route either way~ I am, however, very interested in a Jun route still, especially seeing that it's in the plans ;)
I am also curious about a VN with Kira and Rei, of course!
Thank you so much for checking this out and for taking the time to comment!
I haven't played this just yet but Kira 👀... Oh my I would give my soul for a vn of her. I think it was the coustume of hers with the sword that made me a simp from the get go-
Thank you! Glad you appreciate Kira's character design!
-Another vote for Jun 👀👀
Noted on this! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
O M G~~~ Thank you so much for creating this game! It's such a hard-warmer <333 Live for the 70's Shoujo Manga style＼(≧▽≦)／
I absolutely adored all the characters & and Charm became one of my fav otome's heroines ♡ She's just so sweet, warm but also funny and cute!!!
Ready to camp here just to play it. Can't wait to see who his love interest will be (☆ω☆)
2. I'd love to play & get to know more about both Kira and Rei! They are very interesting already so it would be nice to get more of their background or even see their romance plot lines *3
sending love and support *: ･ﾟ thank you all again!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! Originally, Charm's romantic interests were going to be Asa, Jun, and Kira. But I could only tackle Asa's route due to time constraints.
If I do end up writing again for this universe, it would either be a Jun/Charm route or a sequel focusing on Kira and Rei. Rei would be the new heroine, if ever.
All the shoujo vibe and story is so good!!! I love the art and Charm is the cutest character 🥺❤️ I want to marry her 😳
Also... Jun's route when 👀👀👀Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
Pleaseee give us a Jun route!! Loved the game, the art is so beautiful!
Your vote for a Jun route is noted! Thank you so much!
What about routes for Kira and Rei?
I was originally planning to write routes for both Kira and Jun, but had to confine myself to Asa's route due to time constraints. So if you saw sparks flying between Charm and Kira, you were picking up on my original plans for them!
However, if I do end up writing stories for this universe again, Kira and Rei will likely be the central characters.
The moment I saw the title, it suddenly remind some of those old stories in wattpad lmao. Good old days. I enjoyed the game though
Haha, Wattpad didn't cross my mind when I came up with the title since I've yet to read a story from that platform! I'm an AO3 and FF Net enthusiast. But I'll take your word for it!
Uhhhhhh, definitely need Jun. My vote is "yes"! :)
Thank you! Your vote is noted!
Loving the style! Must check this game out asap!! :D
Thank you!
oh HECK yes, old school shoujo art style, Glass Mask and Rose of Versailles vibes, PUT IT IN MY VEINS and also in my hard drive, downloading now
Thank you! Yes, the team wanted to do something to make the old-school shoujo manga lovers happy!
WAHHHHH I LOVE THE ART WILL PLAY SOON SCREAMS AND CSCREATCHES INTO UR EAR LIKE FLYING DINOSUAR DRAGON VELOCPRAPTOR
Haha, thank you!