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A thread on the "Women of Xal" series, and why I think it's neat. With pics!
1) It's a visual novel, yes. And the talent behind it is aggressively disproportionate to its budget and format. Big voice actors, insanely talented artists, animation, and HUNDREDS of illustrations?! #Gaming #VideoGames
1) It's a visual novel, yes. And the talent behind it is aggressively disproportionate to its budget and format. Big voice actors, insanely talented artists, animation, and HUNDREDS of illustrations?! #Gaming #VideoGames
Horror is leaving this declaimer up, leaving ample context clues, and giving proper reintroductions, and knowing the futility.
Women of Xal II. It has the "II" for a reason!
Women of Xal II. It has the "II" for a reason!
October 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Horror is leaving this declaimer up, leaving ample context clues, and giving proper reintroductions, and knowing the futility.
Women of Xal II. It has the "II" for a reason!
Women of Xal II. It has the "II" for a reason!
Women of Xal I is now available for free for those who are on our Discord server!
discord.com/invite/vm5Aj...
discord.com/invite/vm5Aj...
September 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Women of Xal I is now available for free for those who are on our Discord server!
discord.com/invite/vm5Aj...
discord.com/invite/vm5Aj...
See now we're just going to have fun. Who is the more threatening ex-soldier? Margret (Wearing all black to the left), or Liz? (Purple cape and accents)
September 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
See now we're just going to have fun. Who is the more threatening ex-soldier? Margret (Wearing all black to the left), or Liz? (Purple cape and accents)
Since it's been almost a year since I posted this, here's a revisit for the new followers!
Here's the sort of nonsense you can expect from Women of Xal I. Free when the second's Kickstarter launches!
Here's the sort of nonsense you can expect from Women of Xal I. Free when the second's Kickstarter launches!
September 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Since it's been almost a year since I posted this, here's a revisit for the new followers!
Here's the sort of nonsense you can expect from Women of Xal I. Free when the second's Kickstarter launches!
Here's the sort of nonsense you can expect from Women of Xal I. Free when the second's Kickstarter launches!
Never heard of this Charles Kirk, but with all the screaming for empathy for what sounds like a contentious man, I sure wish those same people were just as vocal about showing said compassion regarding minorities.
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Never heard of this Charles Kirk, but with all the screaming for empathy for what sounds like a contentious man, I sure wish those same people were just as vocal about showing said compassion regarding minorities.
Anyone else having this problem on Tumblr? Or really, any social media? The Algorithm and suppression sure did keep me from being able to interact with hundreds if not thousands of my fans. Now it's 20 people tops. Which. Brutal. #Meme #Tumblr #Twitter #Facebook #Youtube
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I am the composer of both Women of Xal games as well. And it's absurd how many tracks that are clearly superior to most of my original ones have been put in The Homeless Collection for the sequel. For the Kickstarter alone.
Here, have a Xula Lumenhire. One of Xal's most savvy politicians.
Here, have a Xula Lumenhire. One of Xal's most savvy politicians.
September 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I am the composer of both Women of Xal games as well. And it's absurd how many tracks that are clearly superior to most of my original ones have been put in The Homeless Collection for the sequel. For the Kickstarter alone.
Here, have a Xula Lumenhire. One of Xal's most savvy politicians.
Here, have a Xula Lumenhire. One of Xal's most savvy politicians.
I remember this. Someday when #WomenOfXal gets 10 million copies on Steam sold, we can commission fully animated cutscenes for the #VisualNovel. I love #2DAnimation and really wish I could have commissioned more for the sequel's #Kickstarter. #art #Animation
Animation by @konakurou.bsky.social
Animation by @konakurou.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I remember this. Someday when #WomenOfXal gets 10 million copies on Steam sold, we can commission fully animated cutscenes for the #VisualNovel. I love #2DAnimation and really wish I could have commissioned more for the sequel's #Kickstarter. #art #Animation
Animation by @konakurou.bsky.social
Animation by @konakurou.bsky.social
Also, if we make our biggest stretch goal, guess what ABSURD thing we're going to do with the first and second game? (Women of Xal I and II) Hint: If you know your #Sega #Genesis lore, or classic #Sonic lore~
So definitely give this #Kickstarter a follow!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
So definitely give this #Kickstarter a follow!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Also, if we make our biggest stretch goal, guess what ABSURD thing we're going to do with the first and second game? (Women of Xal I and II) Hint: If you know your #Sega #Genesis lore, or classic #Sonic lore~
So definitely give this #Kickstarter a follow!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
So definitely give this #Kickstarter a follow!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Yo, #Bluesky denizens! Thank you for making me feel more sane by actually engaging with my posts. I have thousands of fans on other sites, but it always feels like 5-10. As an #Indiedev for a #poc #VisualNovel, knowing there's an audience I can actually REACH? Overwhelming relief.
Here's my thanks:
Here's my thanks:
September 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Yo, #Bluesky denizens! Thank you for making me feel more sane by actually engaging with my posts. I have thousands of fans on other sites, but it always feels like 5-10. As an #Indiedev for a #poc #VisualNovel, knowing there's an audience I can actually REACH? Overwhelming relief.
Here's my thanks:
Here's my thanks:
There is #Silksong discourse. Which was not on my bingo card for 2025! Apparently people are saying Silksong devs should be more considerate in how and when they release their game? And how to price it? Ridiculous! Be like my team: enjoy the rainstorm as it passes over. Have a giggle over delays!
September 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
There is #Silksong discourse. Which was not on my bingo card for 2025! Apparently people are saying Silksong devs should be more considerate in how and when they release their game? And how to price it? Ridiculous! Be like my team: enjoy the rainstorm as it passes over. Have a giggle over delays!
This pre-launch is really struggling to find its momentum. 132 followers out of the ideal 500 to beat the #Kickstarter algorithm. It launches at the end of September. We're going to be so very active on here to gather more support for our visual novel. #Yuri #Art, #Poc, #gaming #illustrations ahoy!
Coming soon: Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This pre-launch is really struggling to find its momentum. 132 followers out of the ideal 500 to beat the #Kickstarter algorithm. It launches at the end of September. We're going to be so very active on here to gather more support for our visual novel. #Yuri #Art, #Poc, #gaming #illustrations ahoy!
Hey, people who love reading Indie fantasy! Follow me for more details when it's not the crack of night, but! On top of that one visual novel, I am also the creator of this Mystery Political Fantasy novel! And it needs... WAY more beta readers!
#Writing #Writer #Illustration #Art #Original #Fiction
#Writing #Writer #Illustration #Art #Original #Fiction
September 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I feel like being a chaos gremlin; setting up a Twitch stream where BlueSky denizens have 100% control over the original "Women of Xal" visual novel. Yes like the Pokemon stream from ages past.
However, I don't know how to set that up. Though I'd love to see all the horrible options players make!
However, I don't know how to set that up. Though I'd love to see all the horrible options players make!
September 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I feel like being a chaos gremlin; setting up a Twitch stream where BlueSky denizens have 100% control over the original "Women of Xal" visual novel. Yes like the Pokemon stream from ages past.
However, I don't know how to set that up. Though I'd love to see all the horrible options players make!
However, I don't know how to set that up. Though I'd love to see all the horrible options players make!
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world, but if a vile man of momentous repute is dead or dying today, I will legitimately pay our artist to lewd one (1) Woman from Xal of fans' choosing.
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world.
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world.
August 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world, but if a vile man of momentous repute is dead or dying today, I will legitimately pay our artist to lewd one (1) Woman from Xal of fans' choosing.
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world.
Not that I'm trying to wish good upon the world.
Our Kickstarter page will feature some quotes from fans. Feel free to pitch your own quotes for either Women of Xal I, or the Women of Xal II demo!
If you want access to Women of Xal II's demo, you can contact me to beta it IF you unlocked The True Ending or can deal with lacking context!
If you want access to Women of Xal II's demo, you can contact me to beta it IF you unlocked The True Ending or can deal with lacking context!
August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our Kickstarter page will feature some quotes from fans. Feel free to pitch your own quotes for either Women of Xal I, or the Women of Xal II demo!
If you want access to Women of Xal II's demo, you can contact me to beta it IF you unlocked The True Ending or can deal with lacking context!
If you want access to Women of Xal II's demo, you can contact me to beta it IF you unlocked The True Ending or can deal with lacking context!
Our lovely witch Yumna has taken over my Bluesky account for the time being! She'll be the one updating everyone on the Kickstarter's news! She gets paid proportionately to how many followers the Pre-launch page gets! Please feed her.
#Digitalart #Gaming #Indie
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#Digitalart #Gaming #Indie
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
August 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our lovely witch Yumna has taken over my Bluesky account for the time being! She'll be the one updating everyone on the Kickstarter's news! She gets paid proportionately to how many followers the Pre-launch page gets! Please feed her.
#Digitalart #Gaming #Indie
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#Digitalart #Gaming #Indie
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
I noticed job board websites are not exactly providing the filter option "Companies That Actually Hire" or "Certified Scam Free".
Certainly a choice.
(I'm trying to get hired for administrative duties at home. Yes, I can write and make music, but the former is too queer for 99.9% of clients.)
Certainly a choice.
(I'm trying to get hired for administrative duties at home. Yes, I can write and make music, but the former is too queer for 99.9% of clients.)
August 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I noticed job board websites are not exactly providing the filter option "Companies That Actually Hire" or "Certified Scam Free".
Certainly a choice.
(I'm trying to get hired for administrative duties at home. Yes, I can write and make music, but the former is too queer for 99.9% of clients.)
Certainly a choice.
(I'm trying to get hired for administrative duties at home. Yes, I can write and make music, but the former is too queer for 99.9% of clients.)
Commission artists to defeat the mindset that #AI makes ends meet.
Play hidden gems to send the message that "going woke" =\= broke.
Research. Use critical thinking instead of asking Grok.
Follow my game so it can be one of the largest visual novels ever? :'3
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Play hidden gems to send the message that "going woke" =\= broke.
Research. Use critical thinking instead of asking Grok.
Follow my game so it can be one of the largest visual novels ever? :'3
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Coming soon: Women of Xal II
Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?
www.kickstarter.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Commission artists to defeat the mindset that #AI makes ends meet.
Play hidden gems to send the message that "going woke" =\= broke.
Research. Use critical thinking instead of asking Grok.
Follow my game so it can be one of the largest visual novels ever? :'3
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Play hidden gems to send the message that "going woke" =\= broke.
Research. Use critical thinking instead of asking Grok.
Follow my game so it can be one of the largest visual novels ever? :'3
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
Next two times I was thinking of three major ideas:
Don't force people to click the Notify button on Kickstarter. It's scary.
Give people more chances to have their names in the spinning wheel multiple times (or a bigger slice).
Offering the $5000 Kickstarter reward (Details below)
Don't force people to click the Notify button on Kickstarter. It's scary.
Give people more chances to have their names in the spinning wheel multiple times (or a bigger slice).
Offering the $5000 Kickstarter reward (Details below)
August 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Next two times I was thinking of three major ideas:
Don't force people to click the Notify button on Kickstarter. It's scary.
Give people more chances to have their names in the spinning wheel multiple times (or a bigger slice).
Offering the $5000 Kickstarter reward (Details below)
Don't force people to click the Notify button on Kickstarter. It's scary.
Give people more chances to have their names in the spinning wheel multiple times (or a bigger slice).
Offering the $5000 Kickstarter reward (Details below)
The winner of the Women of Xal OC Giveaway, as decreed by the cute spinny wheel, is trilies! DM imminent.
You will receive:
An in-game visual novel "Sprite" of your character
A special illustration in the style of WoXII's KS CGs
A sketch of your character the two artists
You will receive:
An in-game visual novel "Sprite" of your character
A special illustration in the style of WoXII's KS CGs
A sketch of your character the two artists
August 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The winner of the Women of Xal OC Giveaway, as decreed by the cute spinny wheel, is trilies! DM imminent.
You will receive:
An in-game visual novel "Sprite" of your character
A special illustration in the style of WoXII's KS CGs
A sketch of your character the two artists
You will receive:
An in-game visual novel "Sprite" of your character
A special illustration in the style of WoXII's KS CGs
A sketch of your character the two artists
Spinning the OC Giveaway Wheel For the Winner~
August 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Spinning the OC Giveaway Wheel For the Winner~
#VisualNovel Women of Xal II is launching a #Kickstarter late September. We'll want as many followers and backers as possible, as a stretch goal does include bringing back #romance options from the original game. Yes all 12 of them.
Give us a follow if you love super intricate VNs! #Indiedev #Game
Give us a follow if you love super intricate VNs! #Indiedev #Game
August 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#VisualNovel Women of Xal II is launching a #Kickstarter late September. We'll want as many followers and backers as possible, as a stretch goal does include bringing back #romance options from the original game. Yes all 12 of them.
Give us a follow if you love super intricate VNs! #Indiedev #Game
Give us a follow if you love super intricate VNs! #Indiedev #Game
Sometimes you just have to sigh when people are still doing their version of "where are the diverse characters and stories?" And move along with life.
August 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sometimes you just have to sigh when people are still doing their version of "where are the diverse characters and stories?" And move along with life.
The #visualnovel "Women of Xal II" still needs followers for its #Kickstarter pre-launch! If we get to 500, the site's algorithm will have to put respect on #BlackMagic. First game will be free during the campaign!
#Indiedev #Gaming #Blacksky #Poc #Indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#Indiedev #Gaming #Blacksky #Poc #Indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
August 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The #visualnovel "Women of Xal II" still needs followers for its #Kickstarter pre-launch! If we get to 500, the site's algorithm will have to put respect on #BlackMagic. First game will be free during the campaign!
#Indiedev #Gaming #Blacksky #Poc #Indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#Indiedev #Gaming #Blacksky #Poc #Indiegame
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...