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AnimeFest 2016 Visual Novel Panels
(Source: SakeVisual @ Lemmasoft Forums)
Those planning to attend the upcoming Dallas-based AnimeFest taking place from August 12th to 16th should be pleased to know there will a variety of visual novel-related panels taking place at the convention!
Please note that times, dates, and any other additional information may be added to this post or changed as more information becomes available.
The current list of approved panels are as follows:
Panel: Lights, Camera, Romance! (Backstage Pass)
Description:
Join
the cast and director of sakevisual’s latest otome game to discuss
games, romance, and the the intensely weird actor life. There will be
free things!
Panel: Let’s Make a Visual Novel!
Description:
The last visual novel sakevisual made took four years to complete. This
one will only take one hour! Join us as we speed through the VN-making
process and make an original visual novel from scratch. Nothing can go
wrong!
Panel: Making Visual Novels
Description:
Ever
wanted to make your own visual novel, but you don’t know where to
start? Join Ayu from sakevisual (and some special guests!) as we talk
about the basics of making visual novels. We’ll discuss planning, tools
of the trade, working with a team, and all sorts of other fiddly bits.
There will be free things!
Panel: Otome-Nia! Dating Games For Girls
Description:
A
somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the world of otome games - dating
games for girls. We look at the history of these games, the precursors
that defined them, and the vast amounts of spinoffs the genre has
spawned. Otome RPGs, Otome Rhythm Games, anime, iPhone games, and even…
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure CDs?! Even those who aren’t huge fans of the
genre are sure to enjoy this panel as we explore some of the most
unique, inventive, and just plain weird stuff that otome games have to
offer.
Panel: Ren’Py State of Union
Description:
Ren'Py
is one of the most popular tools for making Visual Novels. In this
panel, the lead developer of Ren'Py will walk people through what’s been
added in the past couple of years, what will be coming in the near
future, and take questions from the audience about Ren'Py and visual
novels in general.
Panel: Sekai Project: The World of Japanese Media and Visual Novels
Description:
Sekai Project is an Visual Novel and Manga localizer based in Los
Angeles, CA. With your help, we’ve published games such as CLANNAD, The
Fruit of Grisaia, NekoPara and Rabi-Ribi and Root Double. Join us as we
talk about the world of Japanese Media, Visual Novels, the localization
process and licensing. Stay till the end and get a chance at winning
some sweet prizes while we’re at it!