[NEW CHARS!] ERA: A TEXT-BASED INTERACTIVE NOVEL
Project Overview
THE MAIN CHARACTERS HAVE BEEN CASTED! SIDE CHARACTERS WILL BE RELEASED IN WAVES!
ERA is a text-based novel focused on Marina Christensen, a teenage girl who's town is soon flooded with the unknown. Along with those around her, she'll have to make decisions and fight or her life.
It will be released for free one sites like Gamejolt.
What I'm currently looking for is mainly voice actors who can help bring these characters to life. Keep in mind these are NOT all the characters I'll need, just a few important ones.
However, if I could get artists to turn this from a text-based game to a fully fledged visual novel, that'd be a dream.
QnA:
Q: What will the series be like?
A: The series will be a horror/adventure type game.
Q: How many chapters?
A: I plan for around 6 chapters, however I'm also toying with the idea of episodes.
Q: Will choices actually matter?
A: Yes, I believe that choices shouldn't really be a key feature in your game if in the end of the day it ends the same.
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Someone who is gracious enough to draw sprites and BGs for the project!
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MARINA CHRISTENSEN [MARINA CHRIST-EN-SEN]
FEMALE - 16 YEARS OLD
Marina is the protagonist of this story. She starts off friendly, outgoing in social settings, and is rather well-liked. However she’s not very brave and is easily scared. Marina is also a pacifist, however her entire personality can change due to what the player chooses.
Marina has long, black hair that falls back, coming down her shoulders. She has darker brown eyes with slightly longer eyelashes than average. She has a beauty mark near her right eye. She’s around 5’5” in height and 115 lbs in weight.
Her main outfit throughout the game is a black tee with a white symbol on it along with ripped jean shorts and black converse-type shoes with knee-high black striped white socks, she also has a black baseball cap.
Her voice is anywhere from slightly higher than average to high.
Marina often speaks with a slight bit of hesitation, and her voice would never stick out in a crowd. However as the pressure builds, her voice slowly becomes a bit more defined.
"You guys, hold on! This... This isn't right!" [Nervous, panicked]
"You're joking- right? That wasn't funny." [Annoyed]
"I'm glad you're here... This is too much." [Mentally drained]
JHENE MILLER [GEE-EEN MILLER]
FEMALE - 15 YEARS OLD
Jhene is Marina’s best friend, they’ve known each other for around 9 years. She’s extremely shy around others, but when with her friends she’s more outgoing and fun to be around. She tries to avoid confrontation as it’s something she’s not fond of.
Jhene has curly, black space buns and dark eyes. She has a silver eyebrow piercing on her left eyebrow. She’s around 120 lbs in weight and 5’7” in height
Her main outfit throughout the game is a white ruffled tank-top and high waisted light jeans. She also wears white flats.
Her voice is somewhere from semi-deep to an average pitch.
Around strangers, Jhene is meek. Her voice is a tad bit shaky and she's constantly in fear of being judged. Around her friends, however, she's loud, outgoing, and almost always laughing.
"Um... Hold on! I'm almost ready." [Shouting, slightly nervous]
"Who even are you at this point? You've become no better than those... those things out there!" [Angry, Sad]
"You didn't have to do that, I was doing fine." [Annoyed]
BIANCA CALLAGHAN [BEE-ONCA CAL-AG-AN]
FEMALE - 16 YEARS OLD
Bianca is another friend of Marina’s. She’s a pretty good person, friendly, outgoing, the usual. But aside from all that she’s very jealous of Jhene’s relationship with Marina, as she always feels like the third choice.
Bianca has long strawberry blonde hair and bright green eyes. She’s around 5’6” in height and 129 lbs in weight. But it’s mainly because she’s thicc.
Her main outfit throughout the game is a jean jacket with a white tee underneath. She has black ripped jeans on and some punk-esque black short boots. She also wears a few bracelets on her left wrist.
Her voice is higher pitched.
Bianca's voice is sort of shrill, but it's only to a point where it's not necessarily irritating to those around her but it's noticeable.
"As if! He's literally insane." [Unamused]
"Can you hurry the hell up?" [Annoyed]
"I'm... I'm sorry... I didn't-" [Nearly in tears]
LEON GRANT
MALE - 16 YEARS OLD
Leo is Marina’s friend, and a possible significant other. After meeting in 7th Grade after Leo transferred schools, the two became quick friends who seem to always be smiling and laughing. Leo is a funny, caring, and overall great friend to have.
Leon has blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a rather fit body at 134 lbs in height and 5’9” in height.
His main outfit throughout the game is a pair of blue jeans, a black tee, and an open black jacket. He wears blue/black sneakers and has a silver necklace on.
Leon's voice is open to whatever as long as it isn't too high.
Leon has a goofy, carefree voice. He's independent and adventurous.
"No! He's literally lying straight to your damn face!" [Angry]
"Wow. Really funny guys." [Unamused]
"...Just great." [Agitated]
JASON EAST
MALE - 15 YEARS OLD
Jason is Leon’s best friend. He’s similar to Leon personality wise but is a bit more temperamental and can be moody at times.
Jason has jet black hair that’s combed to the side with a few stands poking through his forehead. He has a rather fit body like Leon at 128 lbs in height and 5’7.5” in height. His eyes are a pale green.
His main outfit throughout the game is a long, blue, button-up shirt and a pair of khaki pants. He has white sneakers on and a watch on his right wrist.
Jason has a deeper voice.
Jason always seems to be just slightly annoyed. But for the most part he has a rather pessimistic, slightly dark voice.
"Wait- I'm sorry. I'm really sorry..!" [Pleading]
"Where is it!? Where the hell did you put it?" [Angry, panicked]
"Ooh no! What a hard life you live!" [Sarcastic, annoyed]
SABRINA EAST
FEMALE - 13 YEARS OLD
Sabrina is Jason’s younger sister. She keeps to herself and is a friendly, timid girl.
Sabrina has long black hair tied into a ponytail, her bangs slightly covering her left hazel eye. She’s around 5’4” in height and 103 lbs in weight.
Her main outfit through the game is a deep red long shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of white sneakers. She wears black glasses and has a golden crescent moon necklace that reaches her chest.
Sabrina is young, so her voice is high pitched.
Sabrina's voice gives off innocence, and youth. She doesn't fully comprehend what's going on around her, meaning sometimes she finds herself confused and out of the loop.
"Um... What?" [Confused]
"You don't really think I'd believe such an obvious lie, right?" [Questioning]
"Oh my god! No! No!" [Terrified]
JOSHUA DALEY [JOSHUA DAILY]
MALE - 15 YEARS OLD
Joshua is a student at Pinewood High. He’s an acquaintance of Marina, and gives off a very ‘nerdy’ vibe; but there may be more to him than meets the eye.
Joshua has blue eyes and brown hair, he has freckles on his under eye to nose area. He’s very tall, at 5’9.5” in height and skinny weighing in at 112 lbs.
His main outfit throughout the game consists of an orange puffy-jacket vest with a black long tee underneath. He wears a pair of dirty blue jeans and some black sneakers. He has thick black glasses on.
Joshua's voice could be deep or high, doesn't matter.
Joshua's voice is a bit annoying, there's no way around that. But it's also filled with discomfort, and anxiety.
"...I didn't know." [Meek]
"You did it on purpose! You're always like this! I'm sick of it!" [Angry]
"What's wrong? I didn't hurt your feelings, did I?" [Sincere at first then turns into sarcasm.]
ALEX WRIGHT
MALE - 14 YEARS OLD
Alex is a student at Pinewood High. He’s new, and the rumors about him seem to captivate the interests of the other students. However the only person in his mind appears to be Sabrina.
Alex has slightly darker blonde hair and green eyes, and is pretty fit for his age weighting in at 105 lbs and 5’7” in height.
His main outfit throughout the game is a black hoodie, a black rubber bracelet around his wrist, and a pair of slightly dirty blue jeans with black shoes.
Alex has a slightly higher pitched but still average voice.
Alex's voice gives off mysterious, but inviting vibes.
"The things people say about me are NOT true!" [Upset]
"It's only my second week here, but I think I'm getting the hang of the schedule." [Regular, friendly]
"You're... Marina, Right? Grade 10?" [Questioning]
JORDAN CHRISTENSEN
MALE - 16 YEARS OLD
Jordan is Marina’s twin brother. He’s quite similar to his sister, in the sense he’s timid and friendly. However he’s a bit braver than she is and is more willing to try things once.
Jordan has shorter, black curly hair. It slightly covers a bit of his forehead. Like his sister, he has tan skin and dark brown eyes. He’s a very small bit taller than she is, however he also gains a bit more. He’s around 5’5.5” in height and 119 lbs in weight.
His main outfit throughout the game consists of a pale blue hoodie with grey sweatpants and white/grey sneakers.
He has a higher voice.
Jordan radiates friendliness, and always seems to be smiling.
"Leave me alone!" [Sad, shout]
"How did you...? Why did you...?" [Confused]
"This entire night is just a... just a fucking trainwreck!" [Upset]
Wesley is a classmate of the older characters, known for being obnoxious and rude. He has an immense dislike for Marina due to problems that have happened in the past. He's witty, and a quick-thinker.
Wesley has curly light brown hair and bright green eyes. He's around 124 lbs and 5'8".
He ideally has a slightly-above-average pitched voice.
[scoff] "As if that's even close to correct." [Annoyed]
"No. Not happening- I am *not* working with her." [Stern]
"Can you stop being a stupid little bitch for one minute and listen to me!?" [Mad]
Lola is Marina and Jordan's younger sister. She has blue-green eyes that seem to sparkle with excitement at every waking hour. She's very timid and tends to keep to herself and her family.
Lola takes on her dad's appearance and has light brown hair and blue-green eyes. She's 65 lbs and 4'8".
Lola has a very soft, and high-pitched voice.
"Marina... Can you help me find Pinkie?" [Sad]
"Yuck! It doesn't taste good..." [Grossed out]
"I don't wanna...! No!" [Frightened]
Lola is Marina's mother, and best friend. The two share a very close relationship, although lately Marina's been shying away from this and keeping to herself. Lola has long, straight black hair that reaches her hips.
She has dark brown eyes and slim figure.
Lola has a warm, welcoming voice.
"Sweetie? I brought you something to eat." [Happy]
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" [Worried]
"Oh my god... Really?" [Surprised]
Marvin is one of Marina's teachers, and arguably her favourite. He is more laid back, and chill.
Marvin has short blonde hair along with blue eyes. He's 145 lbs and 5'9".
He has a low voice, and speaks with good diction.
"It's come to my attention you all are displeased with the current test date." [Slightly annoyed]
"Alright, flip open to page twenty-four." [Monotone, bored]
"Eyes on your own paper, Marina." [Stern]