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Hello, would just like to report that it seems the Ninja game is the breakaway winner for the upcoming episode! I'm quite pleased to hear it, as I've already sketched out a few plot elements. It may change, but this is what I've got so far: 

For the plot, I was a tighter focus on the twins this time (I feel Cissy got a bit neglected due to all the party members in this episode, tbh), so the start is going to involve a training montage involving some ninja powers like speed and climbing and stuff.

Next, the ninjas are met with a rival clan -- this clan is more aggressive and goes against the more harmonious and peaceful ways of the other clan. Brandon decides to join the 'evil' clan, while Cissy stays with the goodies. They are both assigned partners, and they start training.

What I think will be fresh and interesting is that the player will control Brandon while he does his training with some diabolical mentors, and then the player controls Cissy, who might fight those same mentors in battle or etc. The siblings will tickle each other a fair bit too, of course :)

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In other news, I also realise that I've never done an AMA type thing before, so why give that  a try too? If you have any questions about my game designing process or writing or anything about anything, feel free to fire away :)

Comments

Cameron O'Brien

Pardon the silly question… but what is AMA?

Knight of the Round

How do you avoid burnout? I know making these games is quite the undertaking.

oneortheother

Good question! While I sometimes feel myself losing a bit of motivation (particularly at the end of a project), I usually force myself to try to do a little bit every day or every other day -- I might say, ok, let's work for half an hour on maps. If I do more than that and get into a bit of a flow, great! If not, then that's ok too, at least I did half an hour of solid work today. I also try to find inspiration when I'm not working on things, like playing the Mass Effect trilogy for ideas! I'll be playing 'Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm' later for ideas for the ninja game, haha.