THE BASICS
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Hello! I am currently working on a video game in Unity with the working title Aesthetic Synthetic, a vaporwave inspired light-horror game mostly based around character interaction, light exploration, and light combat. As I am getting closer to having a small level being complete for minor testability, I am hoping to start my search for some outside help for things that are outside my ability which would have me be looking for a character portrait artist, a background track music composer, and three voice actors!
After I finish my test level which should be in the next few weeks, I will submit it to a friend for testing and polish off the rest of my game demo after that, which should then take another 4-5 months to finish up. There will be initial payments for the test level, and then more for the demo(Optional for music composer).
STORY SYNAPSIS
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The synapsis for the story of the game is as follows(While trying not to spoil anything, there's way more to it): The player is a human finally invited to the home of the Stati, a race of statue-like people who reside in a large hotel that fronts the entrance to a large amalgamation of towers. Both the hotel and towers are host to a variety of odd individuals stuck under the strange influence of an unknown being. The player, initially only sent to report on the situation of the usually isolationist Stati, finds themselves involved in a large event occurring at the very spot they were sent to. They must traverse the towers, navigate the problems of fellow trapped residents, and find a way to remove the influence that stops them all from leaving.
EXTRA INFO
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The game is vaporwave themed with a light-horror sort of vibe that really is more about being odd and off-putting than it is about being actually scary. I currently have a working dialogue system, dialogue UI, combat system, interactable objects(Flashlight, lights, doors, etc.), inventory system, 80 percent of character models finished (Unless I add more ahhhh). Most character have their full range of animations complete. I am now working mostly on 3D background assets, scenario building, combat UI, lighting, a save system, and dialogue writing. I assure you that I've put a lot of work into this already and would like to see it go far, and I need your help to do so and would love to have you along for the ride!
Once the test level is 100 percent tested and approved, I will then be posting a casting call for remaining characters so look out for that in a month or so!
PLEASE BE 18+
Please include your discord tag! I will be making a server for everyone helping me on the project. Also please have no background noise in your voice auditions!
No racism, sexism, or being transphobic/homophobic.
This game will have cussing, but no nudity. Possibly mild gore will be present in the full demo(TBD).
Thank you for reading!
((((I am doing everything in the game except music, voice acting, and the portrait art))))
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Please note that the video shows unfinished areas and I am still adding 3D assets and textures. Also the character portrait is just a placeholder of my bad art haha. It just serves as an example of the dialogue system for the characters listed.
Mostly Finished Model examples can be viewed here: https://imgur.com/a/PTZRGLW
Some Game Screenshots of areas that will be available in the full demo can be viewed here, just to give an idea of the mood(WIP!): https://imgur.com/a/joWYe5m
It's finally done! All roles are cast. You all made it very difficult to choose with so many good auditions! It was very close on all of them.
In other news, I am a fool who made more work for myself and as such have a few more roles that need casting. Be on the lookout for a new casting call being posted in the next couple days!
Thank you so much for all the auditions! Going to spend the next few days going through them where I will cast who I believe best fits the characters. I will be contacting people through their Discord tags if provided (look out for a request from Datch!) or though CCC if not. Thank you again!
Hello again! Second update! A portrait artist was found, and they're amazing! Here's an example: https://imgur.com/ABVgya2
Also! I want to review all the auditions at the same time, but I couldn't help myself and had a listen to some of your auditions and they've been great! I'm so happy so many people have auditioned! Progress is going steady on my end! Deadline is approaching :D!
Hello! Here's an update! Thank you so much for all the auditions. Seeing so many people try out has my productivity going through the roof these last few days.
A couple new things! First, a new character to try out for! Big Blue! Probably the only new character I will add.
Also! A new video is up on the project page showcasing the four characters listed in the casting call. Check it out! I am working on them daily to give them more animations and finish implementing their dialogue.
Thank you for all the auditions once again. Once the deadline is over with, Myself and a friend will go through the auditions and cast the roles after a few days. I am adding a few more days to the casting call as well to give Big Blue more time to get auditions.
That's all for now! Have a good day!
Voice Actor
Big Blue is a pleasant and altogether too chill individual. He doesn't let much affect him and would be a very helpful person, if he didn't have such a bad memory. I imagine him sounding very chill and calm, with a medium to low pitch. He has a good chance of having more to do in the full demo.
Clarification: Smaller Amalgamate Servants usually sound raspy, but Big Blue I imagine not being so, though it could possibly work for him.
“Sorry, I keep practicing, but I never remember my line. Plus things have been really crazy lately”
[Upon being asked why his name is Big Blue]
"Yeah. That’s what the boss named me...though Blue isn’t too happy about it, poor guy"
[Upon being asked what the check-in station is]
“Oh, yeah! I forget how out of touch your kind are. I uhhh. Don’t think I’m qualified to explain that. I mean, I’m an Amalgamate Servant….and you’re at the Amalgamate Servant Check-In Station...so maybe that helps?”
Voice Actor
Toothpick is an enigmatic doll-like being. Toothpick’s true form is beyond the puppets he pilots. He is an odd figure who enjoys mischief, chaos, and tricking individuals, and especially delights in messing with the player. I imagine he has a sort of mischievous and polite tone that sometimes becomes a little off-putting, but I'm willing to go with anything that fits!
This is a supporting role that is present in my test level, and will have a more expanded role in my full demo. I need lines for him so I can implement them into the dialogue system and get a better feel for how he will be voiced so I can better expand his role. THE 10 IS FOR THE TEST LEVEL ONLY. I will renegotiate for his expanded role in the demo which will pay more.
“Oh, those things there? Don’t even worry about it my friend. Those vessels are VERY empty”
“My, my. A human in this tower is quite unexpected… I’m just joking. I expected it.”
“If you could be a real dear and fetch for me my missing block? Sure, an unplanned for detour on your path to glory, but only a quick one I assure you.”
Voice Actor
Amalgamate servants are strange beings littered throughout the towers that most of the game takes place in. Some are hostile, some are friendly. Blue, specifically, is a servant irritated by having to work with Toothpick, and tries to urge the player to not get involved with him. Blue has a personality that can best be described as more tired and "done-with-it", and only helps with minimal effort.
All Amalgamate servants have a raspy voice but other than that feel free to experiment! Blue is non-hostile and will have no combat sounds (For the test level at-least). Will definitely have an expanded role for the demo! 10 is for the test level only, more will be paid for the demo once it resumes progress after the test level is 100 percent complete.
Character gender identity will be based on preference of the voice actor! So this role is open to everyone!
"All you need to know is that he HATES you. Now move along, you're annoying me."
"A human! You should move on quickly."
"Toothpick is nearby, I'm doing you an unwarranted favor. It's time for you to move on."
Voice Actor
Amalgamate servants are strange beings littered throughout the towers that most of the game takes place in. Some are hostile, some are friendly. This Amalgamate Servant is violent and ready to fight. They, unlike their counterpart Blue, love working next to Toothpick. They are more frantic in their mannerisms and quick to jump to conclusions. Can be described as far less mentally stable than Blue. Pink thinks they are better than the other servants and wants both them and toothpick to acknowledge them. All Amalgamate servants have a raspy voice but other than that feel free to experiment! Pink is hostile and will possibly have combat sounds, so please feel comfortable doing those.
This role may have more minor occurrences in the full demo, depending on how well their part goes. If so, more payment will be provided for lines for the demo! Please be willing to commit to a possible demo role as well!
Character gender identity will be based on preference of the voice actor! So this role is open to everyone!
"You think you're better than me? Better than Pink? I can see it on your face!" [Aggressive]
"I was told to stop you here! Or...or at least...to try...hmmm." [Confident, then confused]
"I'm not like the other one, I take my job seriously! Take note, other servants! Yes! Soon they will definitely take note of Pink."
Artist
I am hoping to emulate either a mature 90's anime look or something similar to the artwork of Patrick Nagel, so please if you have anything similar to that or something you think would fit a vaporwave setting(Odd and unique styles could possibly be suitable). Initially I will need two portraits from the waist up. Eventually, however, there will be many characters that will require portraits(2 will be needed for my initial test level, and I believe around 7(est) more for the eventual demo). Please be comfortable drawing creatures that are humanoid but may not have quite human looking faces. I am considering different facial expressions on the same portrait but not sure yet. For now I would need portrait art for the characters listed in this casting call (Two unique portraits with one recolor). You can reference the character models posted on imgur above to get an idea of what you'd be using as a drawing reference for the eventual full demo.
Please send your quote, though I am probably looking for around 25-40 for each of the original portraits(An exceptional artist however I may reconsider if you fit super well with my vision).
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Music Composer
I need some background music. Something more in the genre of vaporwave music would serve very well, possibly with a slight creepy or odd vibe to it. I'm looking specifically for something that can be good background music that doesn't attract too much attention but rather compliment the other assets of the game. For now I only need one basic background track, but I will eventually need a main theme for the demo down the line that will pay more if whoever gets the role is interested. Please post a link to previous work that you think showcases you can do this. Payment price possibly negotiable! Thank you!
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