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Project Memoria

@memoriavn.bsky.social

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I'm a VNDev who developed visual novels such as Café Memoria and the Dating Sim! series of games. AKA: Ryne, thebackup, PixælSoft Likes: Computers, anime, Genshin Impact https://thebackup.itch.io/ https://pixaelsoft.com/

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Dec 23

Must say I've had this account for over a year already and I've yet to make a post...

Nevertheless, hello folks! I'm Ryne (aka thebackup / Project Memoria / PixaelSoft) and I'm a #vndev (to those who don't already know).

To those who've seen me elsewhere, nice to see you here! ^_^

My visual novel project in progress titled "Dating Sim! Paulina's Precious Autumn"

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Kosmos Connections @thetaugames.bsky.social · 2d

We have released a brand new demo! @sayuui.com made us some beautiful art to celebrate! The demo itself contains:

- A 35k word script 📖
- 3 character routes ❤️💙💜
- 4 CGs 🖼️
- 10 music tracks 🎵
- high resolution character sprites & animations 🎬

#visualnovel #indiegame #vn #kosmosconnections #vndev

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · 15d

It's crazy how fast this year has gone by... I really should consider a demo release date soon. Seriously, this year is just too much that I need to take another extended vacation from my day job!

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · 15d

And decided to add some animated rain to that rainy scene! It looks decent - I think I might want to have the rain coming in a bit diagonally so it's perpendicular to the one in the BG.

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Dating Sim! Paulina's Precious Autumn - Animated Rain

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · 15d

Paulina's interaction with one of the waitresses! I have to say that since it's zoomed in so much that the sprites ended up having jagged edges. Animating this was hard enough!

youtu.be/SQikn4ygwlE

Dating Sim! Paulina's Precious Autumn - Paulina Interaction With Waitress Character

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · 15d

What's this, an update for the second consecutive month?! 😮 Let's meet the waitresses of DSPPA!
Devlog: wp.me/pBpF8-18f

#visualnovel #vn #vndev #anime

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 29

3/3 Lastly, I could actually release DSPPA's demo right now, up to half of the game! However, there are CGs that haven't been worked on yet if I released one now. Still deciding whether or not to omit the last chapter of the demo, or use sprites in place of the CGs for now.

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 29

2/3 This event CG took a long time to finish! It's been super complex to work on considering the amount of hand gestures and character positionings.

Also, expect ambient SFXes including a relaxing rainy scene! 🌧️

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 29

1/3 Morning folks. I managed to push out a rather sizeable DSPPA update since like, forever!
Got a lot done between then and now! Hope you like what you see in the sample video. 😀

Devlog: wp.me/pBpF8-17G
#vndev #visualnovel #vn #anime
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Dating Sim! Paulina's Precious Autumn (Update 2025/08/29)(Visual Novel, WIP)

YouTube video by thebackup

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 13

That being said, I will push out a fairly large update by the end of the month, at the latest. Can't wait to share how much of DSPPA's progress has been made!

#visualnovel #vndev #gamedev

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 13

I just feel low-energy as of late, work, home and otherwise. Even had to work in short bursts to get a lot of DSPPA stuff done.

It doesn't help that my sleep patterns have been pretty messed up - sleeping late, waking up early & feeling rather tired throughout the day.

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hey folks! It's been a while since the last time I gave any updates about DSPPA.

I'm still hard at work at it, it's just that ever since I came back from my Japan trip last April that social media has made be a bit... too weary to post project updates. #visualnovel #vndev

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 19

Will I visit Japan again? Of course.
Probably within the next two years or so; international travel can get pretty stressful.

To those who sent me progress for projects, I'll get back to you asap! (jet lag is really affecting my concentration right now)

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 19

I must say among the best parts of the trip were the sakura, seeing students in school uniforms and visiting cultural points of interest.

It's kind of funny how one's understanding of Japan might be mostly through anime and such, until you actually see it for yourself.

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hi folks! It's been a long two weeks but I'm finally home from my #Japan trip! It was rather tiring, but at the same time I had a blast.

I still have much to see of the country but I saw quite a bit in just two weeks! #travel

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 5

I will, thank you! ^^

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 4

As much as I'd like to share my adventures in "real time" in Japan, I think I'm going to turn off my socials and just enjoy my time there (communication limited to family). Perhaps I'll post photos when I get back.

See you in two weeks! (around 4/18)

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 4

I have to say, this trip is already costing me an arm and a leg. But then again, Japan has been on my bucket list for quite a while, until now only having experienced it vicariously through various media - photos, videos, anime and whatnot.

Now I'm really going there. ✈️

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Apr 4

Excuse the short notice, but guess what?
I'm traveling to Japan tomorrow 😆🇯🇵

Been planning this trip for well over a year. This is a much needed break from my day job (haven't taken PTO in a long while) and being a VN dev... I'm stoked. ^_^ #travel

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's update time, folks!
Trying to get up to speed with DSPPA. Here are a couple event CGs of Paulina (one completed, one #wip). I hope you enjoy what you see here! ^_^

More details in devlog: wp.me/pBpF8-17h
#anime #animeart #art #vn #vndev #visualnovel

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Mar 17

2/2: thinks "I don't want to keep them waiting" kind of thing and I that I should rush in giving my feedback.

But for the most part, thankfully my team is pretty understanding and patient to wait for feedback.

b/c we have lives outside of projects for sure. ^^

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Mar 17

1/2: Ever feel like whenever you receive progress (notifications) from your #gamedev team that you need to respond immediately? As in look over art progress, and the like?

b/c at work or running errands or whatever I get this urge to drop whatever I'm doing and look over them, as a part of me

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Guhuhu Games @guhuhugames.com · Mar 14

This is our every-once-in-a-while plea to please consider giving our game a review if you liked it! We would love to hit 50 on Steam someday so we can get a bit more visibility.

Beyond that, we just like seeing what people think of what we've done. As we work on new stuff, it keeps us motivated 💗

Blind beggar Robin Hood to illustrate our desperation, as always.

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Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Mar 12

I must say even programming a simple game like Tetris is quite challenging (tried it, there's so much logic involved @_@)

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Mar 12

NGL one of the best parts of being a #vndev is the ability to create your own waifus (or husbandos); for me, Café Memoria's Mikaela to Paulina in my recent project.

Nothing wrong with that, right? 🐱

Project Memoria @memoriavn.bsky.social · Feb 28

Morning! It's been a rather busy month for me, but here's a devlog update for Paulina's Precious Autumn! wp.me/pBpF8-16X

TL;DR: We're making progress, enjoy some artwork of the protag ^^

Hope you all have a superb day!
#gamedev #visualnovel #vn #vndev #gamedev #art #anime

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