HetaMem. [ON INDEFINITE HIATUS]

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[UPDATE: 18/6/2014]
Sadly, this may seem very late, but well, I had college/uni to do, and I released a journal entry not so long ago previously highlighting that my old laptop had crashed and died, and my dad and I were both ready to flip tables when we tried to fix it.

=> hebigami-okami-77.deviantart.c…

And unfortunately, HetaMem. was also deleted as a result...TTnTT so, I lost the game itself - I didn't lose the models I used, but I lost the game: the facesets, the pictures, basically everything.  TT_TT

I apologize to everyone who actually worked hard in contributing: particularly those who auditioned, because I know everyone must've been pumped judging by the comments alone.  But sadly, I have to put HetaMem. on an indefinite hiatus due to me losing a bunch of data, and having to work the game again by scratch, and I feel like I'm just disrespecting those who did try (I had a good idea on who was going to be who, as well).

The bright side is that I'm better at understanding VX Ace; particularly variables and conditional branches, so I think I can make things more smoothly than before.  The bad news is that it may take an even longer while for the wait, so for that I deeply apologize guys.

But for now, HetaMem. is going to be silenced for a while.


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Well, I said before on some of my deviations that I would do a journal entry based on a project I'm planning on doing.  Here it is! XD 

I've had RPG Maker VX Ace for some time, so I've been tinkering around on it for a reasonable amount of time, and this game HetaMem is the one I'm thinking of making.  HetaMem. = HetaMemory.


Synopsis
Set in the futuristic city known as Neo-Met (Neo-Metropolis); a gorgeous and thriving utopia where the upper classes of the social ladder live.  The city is made in its outstanding state with the creation of a technology known as the Sensation Engine – "Sensen" and "Sen" as it is been commonly referred to.  "Sensen" is a brain implant that allows people to change their memories; deleting or trading them.  Even buying new ones that are distributed by MEMOREYES – the company who created it.  These memories stored by the Party, who are run by the figure only known simply as "Big Brother".  Neo-Met is split into two districts - Higher and Lower.  Higher is where the wealthiest reside in comfort and pleasure.  The Lower Districts is where the fairly normal middle-class live.  However, Neo-Met is blocked off with a great moat, and past this moat, there lives the poorer lower-class states that are under constant surveillance to ensure nobody tries to rebel.

The interconnectivity giving the Party a vast degree of control over the population.

The protagonist of our story awakens after an accident with a Spaniard named Antonio beside them – stuck in a ruined building that was at one end of the sewer.  Our protagonist is unique with having the ability to manipulate other's memories by diving into them and altering certain details to create an alternate reality for that person to remember instead of the real one.  However, that saying so, our protagonist had most of their own memories erased before they were placed in quarantine.  The protagonist also learns of a revolutionary movement known as "The Errorists" who seek to bring to light the corruption of MEMOREYES, thwart the Party and eliminate Big Brother.  With Antonio's help, the protagonist escapes into the Outer Wall, and – after fighting off waves of creatures known as "Leapers" (who were once people, but became so addicted to their Sensen, it eventually changed them) – make it progressively up to Neo-Met, where they officially join the Errorist cause.

The protagonist's ultimate goal however, is to recover their lost memories and find out exactly why it happened in the first place.

Rating
T+16
- Medium Level Violence (in cutscenes)
- Strong Language
- Sexual References and Themes
- Dark topics and themes

However, I'm aware that there are a bunch of people out there who won't respect this rule and be like, "Rating warnings are for chumps! Dld plz!" well, suit yourself, but if you don't understand the game and want to bitch at me for it; that's your own fault.

UPDATE (9/7/13):
I looked up the ESRB rating just to see the outline and help me determine a final verdict for the rating.  Similarly, I also looked up the appropriate age one would be to play Remember Me or read 1984.  

Remember Me's ESRB rating is M which is 17+ (due to blood, partial nudity, strong language and violence).  1984 would be classified as a "Young Adult" book, but even then, I noticed that it's assigned to people in the 10th grade at some places (it was assigned to the 11th grade/junior year) where I am.  However, that saying so - most of these people say it's boring, and someone even mentioned that their classmates snickered at some references to porn and sex in it, so I'm more inclined to believe that 1984 is a book that is more suitable to adults; 18 at least, simply because the book is highly intricate and has great description - plus, the matters are not to be taken lightly.  Still, I am aware that there are some people who may not get bored of 1984 and are younger than 18, it's just highly unlikely.  Also, a lot of people on the forums I've searched through believe that 1984 should be for university students.  However, some people at my school when we got assigned to the book, myself included - quite enjoyed the book, and we were 16-17.  =^^=

The calculation average however is far over 18 (it was around 21 0.0), so I decided in the end, "Screw my calculatons! T+16!" XD

Genre
Sci-Fi/Dystopian

Inspiration(s)/Adaptation(s):
- Remember Me (video game, Capcom)
- 1984 (novel, George Orwell)

Completion Date
Goodness...not sure, really - there's a lot to do.  =^^= however, I'll try to string up a good demo for you guys so I can get some feedback of it.  XD

Game Features
- CG cutscenes (with the use of MikuMikuDance) [confirmed]
- Side-view battle system [still testing]
- Multiple save files (10-20) [confirmed]
- Voice acting [unconfirmed - go to Help?]
- Variety [confirmed - go to Variety]
- Multiple Endings [confirmed - go to Variety]

Variety

As it says with the picture, in the beginning, you can pick whether you want to play as the girl, Lien (Vietnam); or the boy, Quan (Nyo!Vietnam).  However, that saying so, you'll encounter a number of differences - one of the most prominent being some of the characters you meet.  Another is some story aspects such as the protagonist's story and background - since Lien and Quan are not the same person.  

The goal is the same, however - join the Errorist movement, take down the Party and Big Brother, and recover your memories. 

:)

UPDATE (9/7/13)
Something I've thought of, but I'm not sure if I'll do - multiple endings? Because if anyone's played Remember me and read 1984, they'll see why.  I picked one ending, but I couldn't help but wonder about possibly making another.  I might be overcomplicating myself, but we'll see, shall we? ;)

UPDATE (12/9/13)
I've been finally able to experiment around with variables, and well, there's a good chance that the game will have a few endings.  ;)

Progress
I'm nowhere close to finishing the demo yet...XD but here are a few shots of the game so far:

Screenshot1 by Hebigami-Okami-77  Screenshot Collection1 by Hebigami-Okami-77  Screenshot Collection 2 by Hebigami-Okami-77

Well, I'm not sure if I need help so far - I feel quite content doing CG scenes, character faces and short scenes myself.  ^^; however, if anyone's interested in doing CG scenes or faces or giving ideas, then go ahead! I'm all ears.  :) 

However, there is something I'm hoping to include - if anyone's interested in voice acting...go ahead and tell me.  :D I'm not sure if I myself should do voice-acting, since I sounded rather...weird as Nyo!Vietnam and Spain in an MMD video I did => www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPC0Bj….  ^^;

UPDATE (28/6/13):
There were some people who expressed interest in voice-acting, so I'll just put up what characters are available for voice-acting so far -

Lien Pham (Vietnam)
Quan Nguyen (Nyo!Vietnam)
Antonio Fernandez-Carriedo (Spain)
Carlos Manchado (Cuba)
Peter (Sealand)
Sadik Adnan (Turkey)
Katyusha (Ukraine)
Eduard von Bock (Estonia)
Im Yong Soo (South Korea)
Wang Leon (Hong Kong)
Sakura Honda (Nyo!Japan)
Lars van Stein (Netherlands/Holland)
Lukas Thomassen (Norway)
Matthew Bonnefoy (Canada)
Francine Bonnefoy (Nyo!France)
Feliciano Vargas (North Italy)
Romana Vargas (Nyo!South Italy)
Berwald Oxenstierna (Sweden)
Arthur Kirkland (England)
Kai (Nyo!Taiwan)
Dracul Dalca (Romania)
Louise Beilschmidt (Nyo!Germany)
Gilbert Beilschmidt (Prussia)
Felicia Vargas (Nyo!Italy)
Lovino Vargas (South Italy)
Mathias Densen (Denmark)
Emil Thomassen (Iceland)
Alfred F Jones (America)
Mei (Taiwan)

Irina Braginskaya (2P!Nyo!Russia)
Monika Weillschmidt (2P!Nyo!Germany)
Lucianon Valentino (2P!Italy)
Flavio Valentino (2P!Romano)
Saki Hidaka (2P!Nyo!Japan)
Katsu Hidaka (2P!Japan)
Olivia Clarkland (2P!Nyo!England)
Oliver Clarkland (2P!England)
Alan (2P!America)
Alexis (2P!Nyo!America)

Some of these roles are minor, though - but here are the ones I've got confirmed, but I'll list which ones will be minor once I finish writing the script up.  =^^= it'd be better to listen to your voice audition on YouTube, but please tell me who you're interested in voicing, and I'll provide some lines.  :) 

UPDATE (9/7/13)
With voice acting, that will most likely include voice acting for battle scenarios i.e. hitting something, getting hit, recovering, using an item, etc.  Still up for it? >8D (I hope...=^^=.)

UPDATE (12/9/13)
I had to fix around two roles - instead of France and Nyo!Canada, it's now Nyo!France and Canada.  Simply because I don't people whining at me that I can't edit Hana's France.  ^^;

Also, if people want to help with faces, the ones that are bold have already been completed.  If you want to do facesets, you must have the model, and speak to me first about it.

UPDATE (7/12/13)
I've been able to work on the script a bit more, but it's not yet finished due to me fixing the Battle System, as well as me being busy with other stuff.  ^^; still, I've placed up lines for auditions now! Also, it'd be nice when you audition, to add in maybe some sounds such as a scream, gasp, growl, etc. because I've been able to work a script on the Battle System that allows the battlers to have Sound Effects while they battle! :D

For the practice lines I placed, think of these as just bases of the character and a bit of practice.  

Feel free to make your own lines, or do variations of the lines.  :D

Anyway, here are the practice lines:

Lien Pham (Vietnam)
=> "I'm female, obviously."
=> "But, I do know what my name is, at least - I'm Lien."
=> "Only a few minutes we've met, and he's already being so...forward..."
=> "There's something about this place that makes me uncomfortable - that there's something down here..."
=> "Thank you, I'll keep that in mind."


Quan Nguyen
 (Nyo!Vietnam)
=> "I'm male, of course."
=> "My name...I do remember it - it's Quan."
=> "I can't remember it properly...everything just goes into a blur..."
=> "R-Right..."
=> "I'm fine; don't worry about me."


Antonio Fernandez-Carriedo (Spain)
=> "Can...can you at least remember if you're a girl or a boy? Eres un niño? Eres una niña?"
=> "Dios mio! Really?! Wow...that must really suck..."
=> "What's your name? I'm Antonio! It's nice to meet you!"
=> "Si, but I'm sure we'll be good friends!"
=> "Mmmm~ muy delicioso! Churros, churros, churros~!"


Carlos Manchado (Cuba)
=> "You're safe here, Bob - don't sweat it."
=> "Come here, you!"
=> "Besides, you’d definitely remember this adorable face of mine!"
=> "Hey, the more, the merrier!"
=> "
He’s determined.  He'll turn the Outer Wall inside out to catch you."


Peter (Sealand)
=> "Uncle Mathias!/Papa Berwald!"
=> "Come on! I want to join, too! I'm part of the Errorists, too, you know!"
=> "Can I help, too?"
=> "You always leave me out of meetings and stuff! Jerks!"
=> "Wow...I've never seen him act like that before...he's usually such a kind and caring bloke..."


Sadik Adnan (Turkey)
=> "Typical brain rat...barely outside and already working!"
=> "Remember us! Remember yourself..."
=> "What's going on in there?! What are you doing to her?!"
=> "Oh, I got more than just ideas..."
=> "Try and shoot me; I dare you."


Katyusha (Ukraine)
=> "You are...it hurts..."
=> "So empty...yet so, so true..."
=> "Where are you? Excuse me, but have you seen my husband?"
=> "Our first time, of course I remember!"
=> "Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to worry you!"


Eduard von Bock (Estonia)
=> "The name's Eduard - it's a pleasure to meet you."
=> "Erm, Ms Lien...i-if you don't mind...can I examine your eyes? T-that is! If you don't mind, of course!"
=> "Excuse me, Mr Quan...if you don't mind - can I please examine the Spammer? O-of course if it's okay with you!"
=> "The Party have outdone themselves with this one..."
=> "Telescreens are no problem for me! I'll do my best to hack them for you!"


Im Yong Soo (South Korea)
=> "Catch me if you can, da ze! Catch me if you can!"
=> "W-why...?! I...I tried so hard..."
=> "Kimchi~! My favourite, da ze!"
=> "I'll help out the best I can! You can count on me!" 
=> "Wait, what?! What am I even looking at?!"


Wang Leon (Hong Kong)
=> "If you think you can beat me, you are, like, very mistaken."
=> "I thought...but I just thought..."
=> "You can be sure that I will give it my all."
=> "Well, I might be sorry...and I might not do it again.  Though that's very unlikely."
=> "That's a totally grim situation...glad there's none of those stupid telescreens around."

Sakura Honda (Nyo!Japan)
=> "Excuse me? Is there somebody there?"
=> "Hajimemashite.  I am Honda Sakura; it is nice to meet you."
=> "Please, I need your help."
=> "I can't believe it! You...you of all people...!"
=> "We should tread very carefully; danger can come unexpectedly."


Lars van Stein (Netherlands/Holland)
=> "I know that you'll be able to survive this one.  Plus, the suspicion's off of me."
=> "A false alarm.  My bad."
=> "Do not drive my patience; I am a busy man, and I do have better things to do than deal with idiots."
=> "I do miss the olden days...when I was a kid and ran around in a field with tulips and windmills...and rabbits."
=> "Want to repeat that? To my face?"


Lukas Thomassen (Norway)
=> "Y-you...believe me; you are assuming wrong of me."
=> "I thank you for stepping in - they would've definitely reported me had you not interfered.  My name is Lukas."
=> "Ahh, I see.  I am part of the Ministry of Truth.  Or Minitrue, as you are most likely accustomed to hearing."
=> "This...what have they done to you...? I can't believe this..."
=> "Big brother.  I still miss being called that..."


Madeleine Bonnefoy (Nyo!Canada)
=> "E-eh? You can see me...?!"
=> "Well, if I may...? Can I say something about the plan? Because...there are some holes to fill."
=> "I'm so glad...to finally have people who can see, recognize and notice me...true friends."
=> "I...I don't think that's a good idea..."
=> "Maple! What was that?!"


Francis Bonnefoy (France)
=> "Bonjour, I am Francis Bonnefoy.  My pleasure, mon cher/ma chere~"
=> "Strong, yet so refined - what a lovely woman you are, mademoiselle~"
=> "Oh, is it such a surprise? That the person you are expecting is moi? Why the disappointment!"
=> "Ohonhonhon~ is that a challenge, lapin?"
=> "Oui, I do fool around...however; when it comes to people I care for, you know I won't give in so easily to you."


Feliciano Vargas (North Italy)
=> "Somebody help me! Ve please! Heeeellllppp!"
=> "Ve~ ciao bella~! It is very nice to meet you! Ooh, you are very pretty~!"
=> "You are very strong, too...reminds me so much of sorella! I think you'll both get along really, really well!"
=> "Ve...I could really use some pasta right now...so hungry..."
=> "Waaahh! Please, don't hurt me!"


Romana Vargas (Nyo!South Italy)
=> "Ciao.  My name is Romana - I see you've already met my fratellino, Feliciano."
=> "I told you a hundred times! When will it go through your thick head?! Feli...it's dangerous downtown!"
=> "You can never be too careful with this place.  Because this place is a bitch."
=> "The family always loved Feliciano more.  Why? I'm afraid that's none of your business."
=> "Damn the Party...damn the four ministries...damn you, Big Brother!"


Berwald Oxenstierna (Sweden)
=> "Excuse me - have you seen a boy with blonde hair and blue eyes? And a black beanie cap."
=> "Ja, my name is Berwald.  And Peter here, is my son."
=> "It's fine.  I'll do it."
=> "Go with them.  And be careful - listen to what they say."
=> "The four ministries.  They are all the complete reverse of what they are supposedly there for."


Arthur Kirkland (England)
=> "Bollocks! You bloody frog, you're plan is utterly dense! It's not going to work!"
=> "Fine.  But only because the lady requests it."
=> "A sodding bunch of hypocrites - that's what they all are.  Everyone in the Party."
=> "Well, dove - I can't think of a finer proposition than that.  I'm becoming exhausted myself..."
=> "What--?! What the bloody hell is wrong with him?!"


Kai (Nyo!Taiwan)
=> "I can't wait to get to the Upper Districts! We can finally live comfortably, huh, sis?"
=> "I still remember the times when the Great War took place...it really took its toll on our home, didn't it, jiejie?"
=> "Huh? What's going on? What happened to, jiejie?! Where's my sister?!"
=> "Wow...it's even bigger than it looks!"
=> "Please, just tell me! What do you know?"


Dracul Dalca (Romania)
=> "I always get questions on vampires.  Bleh..."
=> "I am not a vampire, nor do I look like one! Shut up!"
=> "Don't let 'em do it!"
=> "They must've done the Spammer implant on you.  I didn't think they'd actually succeed, though!"
=> "You gotta get your butt outta here! You gotta meet up with Carlos at The Leaking Brain - he'll help you!"


Louise Beilschmidt (Nyo!Germany)
=> "Oh, I thought you were my bruder for a second.  Cay I help you with something?"
=> "You lost your memories?!"
=> "Impressive.  But I suppose it's better to travel in pairs, rather than by yourself."
=> "It's behind the picture frame!"
=> "Bruder...don't do anything rash..."


Gilbert Beilschmidt (Prussia)
=> "Oi, West! You're supposed to be cooking wurst! I have the beer all ready, and--!"
=> "You know...you're kinda shorter than how I imagined you to be..."
=> "First met? The awesome me didn't know that you swing that way."
=> "Kesesese! Never mind.  That all you can remember?"
=> "A fight, huh? Well, I've been itching for a fight with you, unawesome swine! Bring it on!"


Felicia Vargas (Nyo!Italy)
=> "What'd you say?! Come on, repeat that!"
=> "Italian Falcon Punch!"
=> "Oh, hi! Nice to meet you! My name's Felicia! Do you know my brother, Lovino?"
=> "Come on, fratello, calm down!"
=> "Ah, how romantic~"


Lovino Vargas (South Italy)
=> "Oi, bastard! Have you finished fixing my bike? I need the damn thing! Huh? Oh, great...more bastards..."
=> "Of course I'm disappointed! We get more bastards instead of a fine signorina or two..."
=> "What? I don't care about him! I absolutely don't care about him!"
=> "Chigi! What the hell is wrong with this guy?!"
=> "Lay a finger on my sorella...and you're gonna eat my fist, asshole!"


Mathias Densen (Denmark)
=> "Haha! So that's where you were, Petey!"
=> "Name's Mathias - I'm this little guy's uncle.  What's up?"
=> "Good luck out there, you hear?"
=> "Just like old times, huh, Gil? A huge number...the two of us...the odds against us...yup, definitely like old times!"
=> "I'll fend 'em off! Just go! I'll catch up to you real soon! This is a piece of cake!"


Emil Thomassen (Iceland)
=> "Peter? Oh God...where'd he go this time?"
=> "Are you sure that's going to work?"
=> "I'm glad you hacked my telescreen - I hate them.  I always get the feeling they watch me...even as I change."
=> "Of course not! It's embarrassing..."
=> "I didn't mean it like that! But...I do wonder about that feeling...big brother..."


Alfred F Jones (America)
=> "Hero in the house! Alfred F Jones! Here to join the Errorist cause!"
=> "Well, let's go in there, and give those no-good, evil-doers a piece of our minds!"
=> "Holy crap! What happened to your arm?!"
=> "G-ghosts...?! Gyaaahhh! I'm scared! Hold me!"
=> "Hey, I may be the hero...but I'm not the only hero."


Mei (Taiwan)
=> "I want to come with you!"
=> "Gēge...I wonder how he's doing now..."
=> "I've always dreamed of living in the big city - wearing nice clothes and dancing in a lovely gown at a ball!"
=> "How is he? How's he doing?"
=> "It's been so long...I wonder how gēge is doing?"

Allie (2P!Nyo!America)
=> "Heh, it's finally done."
=> "Now, what year is it, kitten?"
=> "Tch.  Not so resistant after all.  Thanks for the cooperation, kitten."
=> "You do not exist."
=> "Well, well, well - looks like the kitten's got some claws on him now! Claws that I'll enjoy ripping from your paws!"


Oliver Clarkland (2P!England)
=> "Interesting.  Is the implant complete, though, poppet?"
=> "Jolly good! The initial results are encouraging!"
=> "T-that's impossible!"
=> "Why, you're in The Clink, of course! But first...you need to pay a little visit to Miniluv."
=> "It's best that you don't resist, love.  Really, it won't hurt for more than a second or so..."


Olivia Clarkland (2P!Nyo!England)
=> "How intriguing - is the implant complete, though?
=> "Lovely results! I'm tinkled pink!"
=> "B-but that's not possible! Gyaaahhh!"
=> "Oh, don't struggle, dove - it won't help you at all.  You're in Miniluv, after all!"
=> "This won't hurt a bit, I promise, poppet ~"


[In progress]
Irina Braginskaya (2P!Nyo!Russia)
Monika Weillschmidt (2P!Nyo!Germany)
Luciano Valentino (2P!Italy)
Flavio Valentino (2P!Romano)
Saki Hidaka (2P!Nyo!Japan)
Katsu Hidaka (2P!Japan)
Alex (2P!America)

I'm aware I haven't finished fully - the 2P's still need their lines.  If you want to try out, it's best if you put your audition on YouTube.  :)

Also, if I'm wrong with some of the non-English parts, feel free to correct me.  ^^; also, if you're more knowledgeable of some languages (e.g. Vietnamese, Spanish, etc.) - then tell me, because I may need help in the future.  :D

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Will update this journal entry whenever I make a breakthrough or if there's something notable to update.  =^^=

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There's a group for Hetalia video games.

I don't remember what it's called, but they have people willing to help and lots of resources.

Let me see if I can find it....

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There.

You might get more people for voice acting there, I don't know.

I'm working more with Visual and Kinetic Novels, myself.