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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 13h

This week's discussion question: Do you have any AUs of your characters? Share them!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This week's discussion question: How do you decide on the release date for your VN?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week's discussion question: How do you allocate your budget for your VN? What do you spend the most/least on and why?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week's discussion question: When leading a team, how do you manage workloads and delegation?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week's discussion question: What combinations of topics would you like to see more in the horror genre or haven't seen before?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week's discussion question: Which horror stories tend to stay with you long after you finish them?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This week's discussion question: If you're participating in Spooktober, tell us your plans! If not, what kind of game might you want to make in the future?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This week's discussion question: What advice would you give to someone who's making their first VN?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This week's discussion question: How do you start planning a VN? What sorts of planning documents do you create?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This week's discussion question: How do you keep your projects organized? Do you have any tips that helped you?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This week's discussion question: What's one specific thing that you tend to always insert into your characters or stories?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week's discussion question: If you were given $10k for your project what would you use it on?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This week's discussion question: If you could showcase your project at a convention, how would the booth be set up to highlight your project?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This week's discussion question: Tell us about the projects you look forward the most in the indie VN community!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This week's discussion question: Which visual novels / stories have rewired your brain in the way you approach storytelling?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week's discussion question: What is a queer topic you wished would be talked about more in VNs, and how would you contribute to it?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This week's discussion question: When you're struggling with a story or asset, what resources or people do you turn to get creative juices flowing again?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This week's discussion question: What type of magic powers do your characters have (or would have)?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week's discussion question: How does your project celebrate diversity?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This week's discussion question: Happy Pride Month! Tell us about your queer characters!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This week's discussion question: What's the best dish your characters could create and would you eat it?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week's discussion question: Oh no, your characters were turned into drinks! Anyway, what drinks are they, alcoholic or non-alcoholic?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This week's discussion question: Which artist or an artstyle would you love to see in a project, and would want in your own project?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

From scope to casting to final QA, voice acting is a full pipeline! Learn how to plan, direct, and implement VO to wow your audience! Catch Jett Barker on Voice Acting May 16th! Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/visua...

Visual Novel Developer Network promotional for the 2026 Speaker Series!

Let's explore voiceover production through a phase-based approach - from initial scope determination to final QA. With additional focus on outreach, casting, directing, and implementing Voice Acting to help bring your stories to life.

Talk by Jett Barker

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Players love good comedy, but bad jokes will test their patience. Discover how to make key comedic choices and tips for being funny even when you don't feel like it! Catch Conway on Comedy at our speaker series May 16th! Tickets available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/visua...

A promotional graphic for the Visual Novel Developer Network Speaker series coming May 16th!
Conway Sutton, Choose to be Funny: Comedy Writing for Narrative Games

Players love good comedy, but bad jokes will test their patience. In this intro to comedy writing, discover how to make key comedic choices, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for being funny even when you don't feel like it.

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This week's discussion question: If you were allowed to, which franchise or series would you love to set your project in?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This week's discussion question: Tell us about your project's antagonist or villain (or closest to it)!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The full speaker series agenda is live! We've got a wide range of talks for different subjects, all related to visual novel development and the theme of Wowing your audience! For more information: visualnovel.dev/speaker-series Get your tickets today here! www.tickettailor.com/events/visua...

Speaker series schedule detailing talks.
10:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:10 AM - 5 Steps for the Perfect Screenshot - Vimi
11:20 AM - Choose to be Funny: Comedy Writing for Narrative Games - Conway Sutton
12:20 PM - How to Script 1 Million Words in Ren'py - Justinn
12:40 PM - Storytelling Through UI - Pepper
1:00 PM - Lunch Social Hour
2:00 PM - Adding FlaVOr: A Deep-Dive on Planning and Implementing Voice Acting - Jett Barker
3:10 PM - The Z-Axis is Your Friend: 3D Environments for Visual Novels - Terrier
4:10 PM - The Eccentricities of Naninovel & Unity - Campbell & Jordan Brown
4:30 PM - Using Sound as a Storytelling Mechanism - James Krasner
5:00 PM - Tactile Storytelling: Incorporating Physical Media Techniques into VNs - Featherboy
5:20 PM - Don't Build Groverhaus: Narrative Design & Teamwork in VN Development - Runa
5:40 PM - Making the Most of Your Music - Jeff Penny
6:50 PM - Staging and Movement in Visual Novels - Floramisu
7:50 PM - Closing Remarks

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This week's discussion question: Tell us about your project's protagonist!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This week's discussion question: Which developers would you love to have a collaboration with?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Our very own Vimi will be giving a talk at our upcoming Speaker Series in May! Be sure to grab your tickets and join the Discord for the event! Tickets get you access to the event itself and immediate access to the recordings after! www.tickettailor.com/events/visua...

VNDN's 2026 Speaker Series promo for Vimi. "You don't even need all five steps! Steps 1-3 are enough to make your Visual Novel's UI, sprites and background look great! Step 4 is just if you want your visual novel to FEEL good. And step 5? For Pros ONLY."

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This week's discussion question: How do you unwind after completing a game jam?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This week's discussion question: Share a silly preview of your project!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our 2026 Speaker Series is coming! Join us for a full day of talks for Visual Novel developers!. This year's theme is 'Wow your audience!' For Info: www.visualnovel.dev/speaker-seri... For tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/visua... #visualnovel #vndev #vndn #VNDNSpeakerSeries2026

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This week's discussion question: What other name(s) would your project have been titled if you hadn't settled for the one you ended up choosing?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This week's discussion question: What do you cut from your project first when the deadline is coming up and you're behind schedule?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This week's discussion question: Share a resource that has helped you become a better developer!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This week's discussion question: Share a tip with your fellow developers you wish you knew when first starting!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This week's discussion question: How often do you use free assets and placeholder assets for your projects and which ones do you use most?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

This week's discussion question: When deciding to experiment with a new game engine, what informs your choices?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This week's discussion question: What type of gameplay or mechanic would you like to implement in a VN project but struggle with?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This week's discussion question: What types of genres and settings do you wish you could see more of in free asset packs?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This week's discussion question: Where would your OTP go to for a honeymoon?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

This week's discussion question: What's something you hope to see more of from DevTalk this year?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

This week's discussion question: Describe the ideal date or outing for your characters!

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

This week's discussion question: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new VN developers?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

This week's discussion question: How do you stay motivated to work on your VN?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

This week's discussion question: What new skill would you like to learn for future VN projects?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This week's discussion question: What are your visual novel development goals for next year?

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This week's discussion question: What would you do differently if you started your project over?

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