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A topic by Rachel Chen created Jan 06, 2021 Views: 2,849 Replies: 146
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Developer(+1)

Hi!

Please feel free to post your requests in this thread!

I bought two of your GUIs, which look lovely, but I can't really use much of them, because the GUI screens on Renpy are rather different than the ones for Tyrano Builder. Do you think you could adapt, or make new ones, with Renpy in mind? It would be basically adding bars instead of dots, and the "Options" screen has slightly different labels.

Thank you so much in advance!

Developer (1 edit)

Hi, thank you so much for your comment! *^-^* I'll look at Renpy GUI and add modifications to the packs. May I know which ones you bought so that I start with these?

Thank you,

Rachel

Dark Pink and Royal Blue ^_^ 

Thank you so much for your kindness and your awesome work!

Developer

I see! I've downloaded some sample GUI packs for Renpy and now, I'm learning, how it all works. It's really different from TyranoBuilder. I'll keep you updated on the progress. Hopefully, it won't take too much time!

By the way, a long time ago (half a year or something), I've played your game "Blood and Lust"! It was great. I hope to play your other games in the future, as well! Your drawing skills are really impressive, I wish I could draw such beautiful sprites! *-*

Aaaaw, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the game, but the art isn't mine, haha! I'm the writer and coder ;)

Developer (1 edit)

Hi!

I'm attaching a download key for the beta version of the RenPy Dark Pink GUI Pack.

https://rachelchen.itch.io/dark-pink-visual-novel-gui-text-interface-buttons-and...

I'm sorry it took so long! I had to learn how this type of GUI looks like. It is very different from the one used in TyranoBuilder. This version looks a bit different than what you've bought, because, I had to remake some buttons (I fixed backgrounds as well). Please let me know if it works, and if yes, I'll proceed to create the RenPy version of the  Royal Blue GUI Pack.

Have a great Sunday!

Rachel

So far it looks really good! I'm eager to try it asap!

Thank you so much!

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Hi Rachel,

I recently launched a new visual novel engine, https://talefab.com/, and I'd like to add a media repository to it. Therefore I'm in search for backgrounds, GUIs, etc. My question is: if I buy your packs, can I add them to this media repository?  

I need to mention that users register and use the repository for free, and the created games are published inside the project (https://talefab.com/games/), therefore the repository's content is not distributed or sold to 3rd parties. This will be included in the Terms & Conditions also, and creators will be credited too (I know it's not required, but still).

You can find out more about the engine on it's itch page:
https://szabo-sandor-istvan.itch.io/talefab-visual-novel-engine

Developer (3 edits)

Hi, Sandor!

First of all, congratulations on your visual novel engine! It looks super awesome.

Regarding your inquiry, it's a complicated issue.

When you put graphical assets in your engine's files (or release them on your website), to let others use them creatively, this is sharing with third parties. Unfortunately, it can't be done with the single user's licence. 

However, I can create graphical assets especially for your engine, and sell them to you with all rights. In this scenario, you could share these assets, as you'd be the sole owner of all rights to them.

Let me know if it's something you'd be interested in.

Rachel

That would be nice! 

Can we get in touch for a chat? 

You can find me on our FB Community Hub, let's discuss this further.

Can we get in touch somehow? (Skype, LinkedIn, Facebook)

I'm interested in working with you Rachel.

Developer

Hi, Sandor!
I'm really sorry for the late response! I had a very busy weekend and wasn't on itch.io. I will contact you through Facebook. My initials are MRF.  I'm looking forward to working together!

Rachel

Hi! I've been lurking for a while and love your work! I'm currently making a visual novel ( I don't have a set deadline) and I was wondering if you would be able to create a GUI pack that's high school/college themed?

Developer (1 edit)

Hi, Devi!

Thank you for your message!

A long time ago, I have already created such a pack (click here to see it), however, it needs to be divided in half, because, backgrounds don't match each other (one is an old, grunge elementary school and the other, a beautiful modern college). I hope to divide this pack in a couple of days so that people can download only the part that they need. You may also want to check the art gallery pack, I think, some backgrounds would work too if your characters have art class or if you need some modern-looking corridor.

I'm hoping to release new school-related backgrounds soon, with a more modern-looking high school. Some of them will be made free after the requester's purchase, so, I will keep you updated about this. *^-^*

Rachel

Oh awesome! I'll check those out. I guess I was also wondering if you had a Visual Novel GUiI that's school themed? I wasn't able to find it but it's possible I may have missed it. And thanks for responding!

Developer

Hi, Devi!

Unfortunately, I haven't designed a school-themed GUI yet. How do you imagine it? Like a diary / notebook with crayons / stickers and handwritten fonts? Let me know!

Rachel

Hello again!

And yes, definitely! Like lockers , backpacks and handwritten fonts come to mind for sure. And thanks again for responding to me!

Hello, Rachel. I like your packs and was wondering if I would be able to request some edits from you? And some new pictures too. I need them for a game jam so I do have a deadline. If this is okay please let me know. Thanks. :)

Developer

Hi, thank you so much for your message!

Please let me know what edits and new backgrounds you would need and I'll see what I can do. *^-^*

Have a great week!

Rachel

Hello, thank you for responding. Is there an easier way to message you? Do you have a discord? Or do you need me to post all the pictures here? :)

Developer (1 edit)

Hi!

I'm sorry for the late response! I was so busy in the past days.

Please write an email. Thanks!

Have a wonderful week!

Rachel

Hello, Rachel. I was wondering if I can request a GUI pack, I'm creating a VN based on sewing and the color theme is pink and teal. 

Developer

Hi, Rail!

Sure! I've already found the right vectors. *^-^* I'll notify you when the gui pack is ready.

Have a wonderful week!

Rachel

thank you!

Developer

Hi, Rail!

I have one more question - do you use TyranoBuilder as your main engine? I'm asking because, GUI needs to be designed differently for other engines, such as RenPy.

Thank you,

Rachel

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I use visual novel maker or Renpy I'm not sure.

Hello, I would like to request for something that can complement your Contemporary Packs (Living Room and Bedroom plus Kitchen and Bathroom). Like another Room with a different feel - single bed with desk and PC (different TOD), a house Pool area, Corridor.. 

Developer

Hi, thank you for your request!

I'm sorry to be responding so late, the past days were quite hectic.

As for the backgrounds, I have a couple of questions about the room: should it be a boy's room or a girl's room? A student's room or an adult's room? Do you have any specific expectations regarding colors? Should the room be cluttered and dark, or more minimalistic and bright? As for the corridor, you need something that works with the house pool area, yeah? Or something different? And as for the pool, you need a background with a simple, private, indoor pool, yeah? I had a photo somewhere, I'll look for it. In general though, it would be best if you could go on Unsplash.com or Pexels.com, find photos that work best for you, and send links to me.

Also, by TOD you mean time of the day, yeah?

Thank you,

Rachel

hey there, thank you for the reply.. 

As for the room, it will generic guest room that can go well with your other rooms in the packs I got - I am currently using your  pack 9 and Tropical Resort packs as a home / house.  As for the room decorations, clutter and such - I don't mind multiple rooms with varrying degrees of clutter and decorations as long as they all come with different Time of Day (yea on TOD). Morning, Afternoon, Evening - same as the ones in your pack 9

The corridors, yes, a corridor that leads to the pool area. 
The pool area, I guess that can be ignored now since the pool area that came with your Tropical Resort pack is great and I like the feel of it.

There is an image included in the Tropical Resort pack, I believe its TropicalResort(8), can I also request an afternoon and evening version of it?

I'm gonna be raiding your packs again for something I need and will let you know if ever I will need more.. 

Hi Rachel, I'm looking for more of a specialized order.  I've bought a few of your packs already, but I'm hoping I could talk to you directly about getting a few specific backgrounds made as a commission.  Is there anyway to speak to you directly?  You Twitter isn't allowing for direct messages, so this forum thread is all I have to go off of.

If you would be interested in setting something like this up, please reach out to me on Twitter at @neliobelmont.  I'm also on Instagram @pixel_fusion_portraits, facebook @PixelFusionPortraits

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Hi Rachel, love your work :) I was hoping to request a cyberpunk/futuristic city locations background pack - think neon lit bars, grungy alleyways, seedy nightclubs, megacorp offices, hyperloop stations, robot markets...that sort of thing. I'm looking to create a game and would need around 20 unique locations.

Many thanks!

(btw, would be happy to provide some reference photos if it helps!)

Hey there would you mind making an asylum that's run down but still fully functional kinda like Arkham asylum from Batman?

Developer

Hi!

I'm sorry for responding late, I've been busy in the past days.

Thank you for this suggestion! I've added it to the queue, and hope to start working on it very soon! *^-^* 

Have a great day!

Rachel

awesome! You're fantastic!

French Stationery I Visual Novel GUI Do you plan on making a renpy converstaion or the other idea I  had was a brown stationery anquie looking gui with blue rose accects

Developer

Hi, Gabby!

Thank you for your message! Unfortunately, I'm not planning to make more RenPy conversions at this time. :( I have very little experience with this engine, I hoped to learn it, but now, I started working with an indie game studio, and as a result, I'm super busy.  I'll keep you updated though, if anything changes!

I wish you much luck with your game projects!

Rachel

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Hello, I've just purchased a pack from your bg and I would like to request an amusement park/zoo bg set, thank you for considering

Developer (1 edit)

Hi, thank you so much for your purchase! ^-^

I was planning to make an amusement park pack for quite a while already, and here it is!

https://rachelchen.itch.io/amusement-park-pack-10-visual-novel-backgrounds

I’ll try to add a zoo pack in the upcoming days.

Good luck with your games!

Rachel

Hi Rachel, really like the style of your backgrounds. Between your packs, I have pretty much everything I need for my game, which is set in different rooms of a modern house.

The only thing I'm missing are exterior shots — curb view, front door, backyard of a modern house that matches the interior of the Modern Bedrooms and Contemporary Kitchens packs.

Is this something you could add?

Developer

Hi! Thank you so much for this suggestion! I’ll search for photos and try to create exterior shots, I hope I can find some good ones. I’ll let you know when the pack is ready! Rachel

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Hi, thank you so much for your purchases! ^-^ Here are the neighborhood packs that I’ve made in the past two days, I think that the “Modern Neighborhood Pack” will be most suited to your needs. But I ’m sending the links to all three:

https://rachelchen.itch.io/modern-neighborhood-pack-8-visual-novel-backgrounds

https://rachelchen.itch.io/elegant-neighborhood-pack-14-visual-novel-backgrounds

https://rachelchen.itch.io/red-brick-neighborhood-pack-6-visual-novel-backgrounds

Hopefully they’ll be useful for you. Have a great weekend! Rachel

These are great, thanks!

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Developer

Hi Rainspice, Thank you so much for your request! I’m sorry to be responding only now, I was offline for a while. I’m glad to hear that you find these backgrounds useful! I’ll look for photos to make this new pack, and keep you updated. Have a great weekend! Rachel

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Hi Rachel, I love your work, my friends and I are working on a project and we're looking for restaurant/cafe/coffee shop indoor backgrounds, would you be able to make a pack like this?

Developer

Hi Keruberus! I’m sorry for such a late response, I’ve been offline for quite a while. Thank you for your kind words! I remember, I made some backgrounds with restaurants and cafes, but they were scattered around different packs. I’m gathering the links for you:

Ice cream shop: https://rachelchen.itch.io/ice-cream-shop-mini-pack-4-visual-novel-backgrounds

Cafe, night bar restaurant, wedding restaurant: https://itch.io/queue/c/546327/rachel-chens-classical-visual-novel-backgrounds?game_id=558937

Cake display and cafe corner with seats: https://rachelchen.itch.io/exclusive-shopping-mall-pack-10-visual-novel-backgrounds

I hope to create new packs, though, and upload them soon. Thank you for your suggestion! Have a great weekend, Rachel

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Developer (1 edit)

Hi 1LookGames, thank you for your request! I see what you mean with the perspective, good point. The School & College Pack is quite old actually, one of the first packs ever made. I’m hoping to create a new version, and will take these remarks into consideration. By the way, if you see this problem with other packs too, please let me know. I’ll see if I can make new versions. Have a great weekend! Rachel

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hi :) 

to request backgrounds do i need to provide photos found online ?  i want to try a visual novel where  i need beach backgrounds 

i took a look at what you have and they look great , it's just i have something else in mind

Developer(+1)

Hi Anwynn, Thank you so much for your message! Providing photos when requesting backgrounds is optional. You can attach some as a reference, but it’s not necessary. What kind of beach backgrounds do you need? I don’t mind making more of these, the sea is one of my favorite themes! ^-^ Have a great week, Rachel

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hi Rachel :)  

something like this 


and this


and this


i though also one that show beach cabin? is that the right word for those small house where you change into swimming clothes

maybe one that is close to the water too 

i thought  if they could have day/sunset , can those be found without people on it ?  though one or two is not really a problem

theses are beach photos from my country i searched on internet :) i'm bad at searching things on internet there might be better ones 

i like these breakwater :)

i hope it's not too difficult what i'm asking :)

thank you :)

Developer (1 edit)

Hi Anwynn, Thank you so much for these references! I searched around on Unsplash, and found some great photos for this pack, so, I hope to be able to make it soon! ^-^ Have a great day, Rachel

hi Rachel :)

thank you so much , take your time no rush 

take care :)

Hi! If I bought some backgrounds would I be able to use them as the backgrounds of my NFT pfps? Wanted to make sure of that. 

Developer (16 edits) (+1)

Hi, thank you for asking about this. Unfortunately, my answer is a big NO, I can’t allow this type of use. My assets were created with the goal of becoming part of more complex creative projects (such as visual novels, digital comics, etc.), and not to be used as components for the creation of other people’s digital assets meant for further sale and distribution. This type of use not only shares parts of my work with third parties, but also serves competitive purposes. So no, I definitely can’t agree to it. Moreover, since the crypto market has its own rules regarding digital copies, I don’t agree for my assets (or any derivative works based on my assets) to be sold/traded/distributed there. You’ll have to look for another artist to help you with this request, I’m afraid. Sorry. Rachel

Hi Rachel! Thanks for your response. I understand if you thought I was trying to sell the backgrounds themselves as NFTs but let me give you an example of how they would be used. Our anime girls would be the main focal point and the background would be to complement them. I loved your backgrounds and thought they would be a  great addition. It seemed like fair use as a commercial project and we would credit you too but if you're still not comfortable then  we won't do it. Thanks Rachel!

Hi Rachel :) i wanted to ask you  if it would be possible to make a evening/night version for the red brick neighboorhood  ? and the main street from picturesque seaside

if it is not possible i would understand :)

Developer(+1)

Hi Anwynn, I’m sorry for the late response! Yes, sure! ^-^ I hope to take care of these soon. Have a great weekend! -Rachel

hi Rachel  :) no problem for answering late :) thank you very much :)  goood weekend

Developer(+1)

Hi Anwynn! I have a question about the night versions of the Picturesque Seaside Town. Will you need the night versions for the old backgrounds, or for the revamped ones? Please let me know! -Rachel

Hi Rachel :)

It is for the old backgrounds :) Thank you very much  for taking the time to do all of this :)

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Hi Anwynn! I finally made these backgrounds, sorry it took so long. I’ve added them to the original Picturesque Seaside Town Pack, so you can download them here: https://rachelchen.itch.io/picturesque-seaside-town-pack-14-visual-novel-backgrounds, the file is “RC_PicturesqueSeasideTown(OldVersion-Nights).rar” ; I chose not to add them to any new pack because, I feel that the originals are very old, and not that good. So, you’re getting the night versions of these, for free! Regarding the night versions of the revamped backgrounds, I started working on them, but they’re quite time consuming, and I didn’t want to keep you waiting more, if you only need the old ones. In any case, I’ll probably add them some day. Take care! -Rachel

Hi Rachel :)

I understand all of that takes time, no worry :)

I am happy with your backgrounds :)

Maybe later with time, I might want more of your backgrounds to make some change, but all is fine for now :)

Thank you so very much :)

Hi Rachel, 

Absolutely love your assets! I am currently looking for a Tyranobuilder GUI that has a more underwater feel. I think your current sea GUI is gorgeous, but I am looking for something a bit darker with an underwater theme. My game is set in a magic academy on an island, but there is a lot of emphasis on the sea, especially underwater. I haven't brought any of your GUIs yet (but I have brought some of your amazing backgrounds!) and I was wondering if I would be able to edit the text on them and if we are allowed to make changes to them.

Thank you, and all the best!

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Hi Sailing Ocelot! Thank you so much for your kind words, and for all the purchases, as well! ^-^ I’m glad you like these assets. All GUI elements are PNGs, so the text on them isn’t editable, unfortunately. However, I’ll keep in mind to add text-free versions of all buttons to all future packs, and add links to fonts used, as well. I’ll also try to make a new GUI pack that fits your needs, if you have any special requirements regarding colors, or elements that you’d like to appear on it, please share! And sure, you can always edit backgrounds and GUI elements to make them fit better your visual novel games. Have a great Sunday! Rachel

Hi Rachel, thank you for your response! I am delighted that you'll consider adding text-free versions of the buttons, I think this could benefit a lot of people! The colours I'm looking for are blues, greens and teal, with a strong emphasis on being underwater. My visual novel is actually a science-fantasy. There's technology such a holograms in this world. A mix of tech and water would be *seriously* cool.

With editing, it's always easier if the assets can be loaded via Photoshop or something, to make minor placement adjustments, etc. Just an idea!

Thanks again Rachel, can't wait to see what you'll do!

Hi Rachel! I hope you are well. I am just wondering if you have been working on any GUI elements lately? ^^

Developer

Hi SailingOcelot, Thank you for your message! And sorry for the late response, work matters kept me quite busy. I hope to post some new GUI packs by the end of this week, among them, the one you’ve requested.

As for Photoshop versions with editable elements, it unfortunately won’t be possible. :( First, I don’t even have Photoshop, and second, licences. I can use vectors commercially only if they make part of some larger final composition (in this case, an original game button), but can’t resell them as stand-alones.

Still, I’ll remember to add blank buttons without captions. I’ll also consider creating extra elements that can be combined together for decoration purposes, etc. Thank you for the suggestion! ^-^

Have a great Sunday! -Rachel

hi, rachel! 

i absolutely love the backgrounds that you make for visual novel assets, they're really helpful, and i really appreciate the work that you're doing!! if it's okay, could i maybe request that you do more castle themed backgrounds? preferably the interior of one but exterior ones work as well!! i've been looking around the packs that you're currently offering, and there's a good portion that i'm planning on purchasing when i get the money! i just need more things to work with, unfortunately. 

thank you for taking the time to read this ^^

Developer

Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! ^-^ I’m happy to read that you like these assets! And sure, I can make more castle backgrounds, no problem! Just let me know what is it exactly that you’re looking for, and I’ll do my best to create it. Have a great Sunday! -Rachel

oh, of course!! the exact things i'm looking for are things like the dining halls, royal libraries, throne room, ballrooms, dungeons, and maybe even a kitchen! those are the main things that i'm needing for my project, although the kitchen background im looking for wouldn't be too medieval and would look a bit more modern like the one i attached!

i hope you have a great day!! and i hope none of this is too hyper specific, i'm not the best at describing things when it comes to things like this ^^; 

castle kitchen - Google Search

Hello Rachel, 

Sorry for my bad English, I'm French.

I want to thank you for these wonderful backgrounds. This is exactly what I needed for my Visual Novel. 

Thank you and Best wishes 

Sebastian.

Developer

Hi Sebastian! No worries, I’m not a native English speaker, either! Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m happy you found these backgrounds useful. ^-^ Good luck with your projects! -Rachel

How much do you charge to commission backgrounds?  I'm a little confused about how your system works.  I have commissioned backgrounds in the past and they usually cost 50 USD each, which adds up quickly when you need a lot of different backgrounds.  (My next project will need 6 backgrounds, which I estimate will cost me 300 USD in total.  With Paypal fees, its actually a little bit more than that too.)

I make hentai / commercial VNs, you can see one of my previous ones here:

https://korytoombs.itch.io/sunflower

Developer (3 edits)

Hi Korytoombs, Thank you for your message! I don’t have a commission system set in place. I was asked about a project with exclusive rights once, but then the person changed their mind so that didn’t really work out. I plan to set some system with clearly defined prices, however, that’s more of a future plan. I’m going on a hiatus now, I’m moving out to start a new job, etc. Regarding background prices you’ve mentioned, they’re crazy expensive. Not even extended licenses from professional stock galleries cost this much! Keep looking for options, perhaps, some freelancer who’s just starting out, can help you get them done at a cheaper price. -Rachel

Hi Rachel! It's so nice to see your gorgeous works! Would you mind adding me on discord so that we can talk more often?^^ My discord id is Debra♥#7521

Developer

Hi Debra, Thank you so much for your kind words! Unfortunately, I’m not on Discord. What would you like to talk about though? Please let me know! -Rachel

Sorry for my unthoughtful. Nothing big, just I am in the very beginning of trying to make my own game. I love your art style very much. Maybe I could get on itch.io to bother you if I have some art questions :D

Hi Rachel,

I hope you are well, I recently stumbled on your page and I'm in love with your backgrounds. I am in the process of creating a mystery visual novel set in a large city and I was wondering if I could request some backgrounds for a police station the main character works at. Specifically, I’m thinking:

  • A front desk area
  • An area with desks for all the officers
  • An office for the detective main character
  • A second office for the police commissioner
  • A holding cell (?)

These are just some ideas of the main areas I have in my head. Hopefully, this is something that is possible. If you happen to have any other ideas of your own please don't hesitate. Also, I'm in no rush so please take your time.

Thank you so much!

Developer

Hi KelonTheMelon! Thank you so much for your message! I’m very sorry about the late response, I get tons of requests and comments and must have missed your message. :( I’ll start working on the police station pack right away. Regarding the outdoor shots of the police station, which season would you prefer? -Rachel

Hi Rachel! Don’t worry about it I understand that you are a busy person. Thank you for taking up my request I really appreciate it! As far as the outdoor shots I think fall would be a good season to go with. Thanks again!

Are you still accepting requests?

Developer

Hi AwesomeNinjaXD! The requests were closed for a longer time, but now, they’re re-opened. What backgrounds can I help you with? Let me know! -Rachel

I wanted to know if an interior lab background could be made. Sci-fi, but space, more like a SCP type of thing. Something like your abandoned physics lab BGs, but "locked down". If not, I could mix and match some backgrounds you have in your space station and futuristic reality packs.

Developer

Hi AwesomeNinjaXD, I can try! If you have any extra graphical references in mind, those would help a lot. -Rachel

Hello Rachel! I’m not sure if you still do requests, but I’d love a brighter take on your cyberpunk city packs. If you could do some sort of solarpunk theme, I think it could be fun and I’d throw them in a lot of my projects. Futuristic or modern, but just with lots of fun greenery and plants everywhere would be really pretty :)

I hope you’re well!

Developer

Hi Destini Islands, Thank you for your message! I’ll take a look at those packs, if they can be brightened up without losing image quality, and see what can be done. You gave me a new idea though, and I hope to upload some new packs inspired by the solarpunk, soon! -Rachel

That’s awesome, thanks! And IMO no worries about the cyberpunk packs, I like them as they are and was just using them as a comparison. 🤎

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Hi Rachel, I recently made a VN with your amazing backgrounds. I wanted to request for a Martian Civilization background pack as I set my VN in a time when humans become dual-terrestrial and live both in Mars, like a totalitarian super human society and Earth. I loved your solarpunk setting for Earth  funny thing. I was looking for just that, "nature took back Earth" kind of theme. Anyway, A Mars Civilization would be amazing, Im willing to pay at your price and let you have full creative freedom. 

The game I made using your resource (Abandoned Factory) is here: https://emanzi.itch.io/9factorial

Developer (1 edit)

Hi Emanzi! Thank you so much for your message, and your kind words! ^-^ I’m glad that the factory backgrounds were useful, and congratulations on your game! I’ve added it to the collection showcased on my profile. Regarding Mars Civilization, got it! I started working on this pack and hope to get it ready in the first week of October. One more question: would you prefer the buildings to be more monumentalist / totalitarian (large stone structures) or more modern / sci-fi (glass, bulbuous structures etc.)? Also, do you need some vegetation or prefer a purely arid landscape? Thank you! -Rachel

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Thanks for adding the game to your collection, Im honored. I would want the buildings more sci-fi as its in a future date when humans settle on mars and in dome-like greenhouse structures begin to terraform the planet. So Artificial vegetarion perhaps in some aided capsule or dome like structures while the outside can be mostly arid. Also the atmosphere might have radiation so the architecture might need some kind of metalic or glass like finish to protect the humans living inside. The totalitarian rulers could have also built pyramid like structures as it has some conection to astrology and sulernatural power (Egypts pyramids are mysteriosly made) although they would probably use metals, glass maybe even refined man-madr materials like plastic or rubber to combat the radiation. Lastly Mars is very cold, like -64 C or at best -4 C. 

Thank you so much, and Im completly open to your own artistic expression however you want. 

Developer

Hi Emanzi, Thank you so much for this additional description! ^-^ It helps me a lot. I started working on your pack and hope to publish it soon! -Rachel

Thanks to you too. Looking forward to the pack.

Hello Rachel, 
How are you ?
I have a request for my Visual Novel, I would like a day and night museum pack.  
I like your work, thank you very much.
Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Hi Gauloise Doree, Thank you for your request! Sure. I have some additional questions, though:

  1. What types of exhibits would you like to see on those backgrounds? Prehistorical, antique, modern, wartime?
  2. Would you like the pack to be more colorful, filled with sunlight, or have more gloomy colors?
  3. Which season would you prefer for the outdoor (building) background? I’ll be looking forward to your answers! -Rachel

Hello Rachel, 

I would like a modern atmosphere background, with sunlight during the day and gloomy colors at night.  

the museum would be cursed

I would like a background with the building seen from the outside and another seen from the inside. 

thank you for your reply

Hi! I love your work! 💕 

I bought your Egyptian palace interiors pack and was wondering if you might be willing to make more Egyptian scenes to match it? Specifically I was thinking it would be nice to have some outdoors (like desert, oasis scenes, maybe a palace exterior?)

Developer

Hi Aphrodisia, Thank you so much for your message! ^-^ Sure! I actually had this type of pack in my mind, but forgot about it with time, focused on other projects. I hope to post soon! -Rachel

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Hi Rachel! I just realized you had this little thread for requests right after I commented on one of your packs 🙈 I absolutely love the pack you made of the snow cabin in the woods but I'm in need of night/dark versions for them (and maybe even a version showing a snow storm from the windows but I can also manage without them, I mostly need night/dark versions for the cabin interior backgrounds), especially since it's for a horror-mystery game. Would it be possible? 💦 Of course I'll pay whatever your price is 💪

I also noticed the backgrounds are a bit bigger than the size I use for Renpy (1920x1080), will the backgrounds be cropped too much if I adjust them to that size?

Thank you!! ☺️

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Hi Prikarin, It’s fine! I get notifications for all comments, so, I managed to find the other quickly as well. Regarding night / dark versions, would you prefer the interiors to have colder colors and muted lights, but still look like they can be inhabited, or to have a totally dark / haunted look (and characters are only visiting)? I’m asking because, I have two possible versions in mind. Regarding snow storm from the windows, you mean, snow entering the cabin through the windows, right? Should the interior be covered with snow / ice, as well? If yes, it would be easier for me to make a new pack from scratch. But in this case - would you need day versions as well? Regarding image size, I suggest using an image resizer to make images smaller. You can use an online image resizer. I can also attach smaller versions to the download, it’s not a problem. Last but not least, I’ve just posted two more packs from the cabin series, one with a large cabin and one with a wooden guesthouse (attached below), perhaps, one of them will work better for your game. If you’d rather I made night/dark versions of those, let me know.

  1. https://rachelchen.itch.io/large-cabin-in-the-woods-pack-8-visual-novel-backgrounds
  2. https://rachelchen.itch.io/wooden-guesthouse-in-the-mountains-pack-14-visual-novel-backgrounds

Have a great weekend! -Rachel

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Hi Rachel, thank you so much for the quick reply! Regarding the night/dark versions, it'd be great if they had colder colors and muted lights but still looks like it's inhabited (do you think the wood's color could be a bit more of "dark chocolate brown"? Or would that entail making it from scratch?); basically it'll be the home of an ecology researcher (who studies the environment, plants & animals), and the MC will happen to visit them because their car was broken and they need somewhere to stay. As for the snow storm from the window, what I mean is more like a snowstorm showing on the window glass but still being outside, it wouldn't be entering the cabin so you wouldn't need to make a new pack from scratch hehe. 

The large cabin in the woods you posted below looks really cool too and it'd certainly be nice to have night versions of some of the backgrounds there as well but I don't know if you accept double requests so I figured I'd stick to the request of the night/dark versions of the small cabin in the woods.

Let me know your thoughts 🌸

Thank you so much, have a great weekend as well!

Developer

Hi Prikarin, I see. Sure! I can make the wooden surfaces darker, it’s not a problem. I’ll also recolor the windows so that they have a more “winter” look. Regarding requests, I accept all if it’s only possible for me to make them, so don’t worry! Feel free to request more packs / recolors. I know that game developers often neeed more backgrounds or work on multiple projects. It’s ok! -Rachel

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Thank you so much, Rachel! I'm doing this visual novel for the Winter VN Jam which is during the whole month of December. Do you think you'll have time to do the night versions of the interiors in both the small cabin and large cabin in the woods packs before the end of the year? If not I can always use a place holder and add the night versions once they are finished, it's no problem ^^ thank you!! 

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Hi Prikarin, Yes! I’ve already started working on them, I think that they’ll be ready by the end of this week. Recolors don’t take as much work as new packs. ^^ -Rachel

Thank you so much, Rachel! <3 Excited to use these for my new game! :D

Hey Rachel! Finally released a demo of my game using some of the backgrounds I bought from your packs! Leaving it here in case you wanna check it out 😊

prikarin.itch.io/where-winter-c…

Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for making the recolors of the small cabin in the woods! I bought all the versions, they'll help me a lot for the game I'm making for Winter VN Jam <3 Would it be possible to request the same for the large cabin in the woods? 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend <3

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Hi Prikarin, Thank you so much for your purchases! ^-^ I’m happy you found these new versions helpful. Regarding the dark/night recolors of the Large Cabin in the Woods, I’ve already finished them, I’m attaching the links:

https://rachelchen.itch.io/large-cabin-in-the-woods-dark-recolors-pack-8-visual-novel-backgrounds https://rachelchen.itch.io/large-cabin-in-the-woods-night-versions-pack-8-visual-novel-backgrounds

When your game’s ready, please let me know, I’ll add it to the collection showcased on my profile! And good luck with the Winter VN Jam! -Rachel

Hello. I love the designs and variety of your backgrounds and hope to use them in the future. If I may ask, would it be possible to make a background of a cruise ship port/terminal, like something you'd see for a ferry or cruise line? Also, what about a mental facility, not abandoned but also not exactly a hospital?

Thank you and keep up the good work.

Developer

Hi GameAct, Thank you so much for your message! I’m glad you like these backgrounds. ^-^ And sure, I’ll add your requests to my list. I have a couple of additional questions, though: 1. On the outside shots of the cruise ship port, would you prefer to have sunny or gloomy weather? 2. Do you need just day shots of the cruise ship port / terminal, or sunset / night shots as well? 3. Do you have any specific rooms in mind for the mental health facility? If yes, could you describe them? In general, the more details I have, the more accurate the backgrounds. Have a great week! -Rachel

1. The cruise ship would be sunny.

2. Day shots mostly, but could use sunset and night shots would be nice. 

3. I would imagine there being a hallway lined with cell doors, one of a padded cell, a cafeteria & a doctor’s/admin’s office.

Hope these help. Thank you again!

Developer

Hi GameAct, Thank you so much for your answers! I’ll be away for a couple of days but as soon as I’m back, I’ll start working on your backgrounds. Have a great Sunday! -Rachel

Hi Rachel,

I really like what you do, it's very useful!

Do you plan to make the forest surrounding your small and large cabins, so that our characters can go outside?

Cordially,

Carine

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Hi Carine,

Thank you so much for your kind words! ^-^ Yeah, I’m hoping to make forest packs that match the cabins soon. If you have any other requests, don’t hesitate to let me know!

Also: I’ve just seen your e-mail, I’m really sorry you’ve encountered this problem with the Old Gothic Town Pack! I’ve checked and yes, I mistakenly set the old version of the pack (which was previously called the “Haunted Vampire Mansion”) as the one for download, instead of the new one (visible on the preview images). I’ve already fixed this problem, please go back to the downloads page and re-download the new file: Romantic Gothic Pack - 20 Visual Novel Backgrounds.rar. If you still have issues, please let me know! -Rachel

-Rachel

Hi Rachel,

Thanks very much !

I was wondering if you have any western town BGs (US or Europe) ? I only found "Japanese Town" and "Asian Metropolis".

Thanks

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Hi Carine, I’m afraid, I don’t have any pack with western town backgrounds in the portfolio right now. :( But, I can make one soon. Which style would you be most interested in? A modern, big city with larger buildings, or something more classical and picturesque? Have a great weekend! -Rachel

Hello,

Hmm, technically I need both: a modern city with buildings (for a more US story) and a quaint little European town or village for another story. For now, I need the modern city for my current story, but I'm interested in buying both. ;)

Do you make GUI Packs? If so, where are they? If not, no big deal, it's just that I wanted to know before going elsewhere. :p

Have a nice weekend too ^^

Developer

Hi Carine, I see, thank you for letting me know! ^-^ I’ll add both to my queue. I’ll be away for a couple of days but as soon as I’m, back, I’ll start working on your pack. Regarding GUI packs, I offered some in the past but they were fit for only one vn engine, TyranoBuilder. Most developers work with RenPy though, so the project was abandoned. I hope to reply to your email soon! -Rachel

Ok, thank you very much ^^

I accidentally made a new topic about this but please bring back some of your older packs if possible! I'd love to buy them and I'm sad to see them gone

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Hi Noodlings, I’ve already replied to your comment, please check in your notifications! Also, for future questions, please post here in the main topic, it’s easier for me to track requests when they’re in one place. Thank you! -Rachel

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Hi, I'd like to request some neighbourhood exteriors. Normal streets with houses, apartment buildings, cars parked on the road, maybe a small corner store or something. Something nice and mundane would be lovely. An asset pack of 6-8 is the number I was thinking. Thank you. No season preference but I'd like there to be trees and flowers in front of some of the houses to make it bright and cozy. I'd also love a night time recolour of the boho apartment and rooftop pack. Thank you. Love your work.

Developer

Hi Noodlings! Sure! I added this pack to my queue and I started working on it today, I hope to post it soon. Would you prefer more realistic colors (with greys), or pastel ones (warm tones, etc.)? For the recolors, got it, I’ll take care of this as well. Have a wonderful Sunday! -Rachel

Thanks for your reply! Warm realistic colours (includes greys that aren't based off cold colours like pale blue for example) would be excellent.

Hello Rachel,

I was wondering if you were going to do the night forest please? Otherwise, no big deal, I would take the day one that I would modify.

Developer

Hi Zyacat, Sure! ^-^ I’ll add it to my request list, I should get it done over the weekend. If there’s anything else that I can help with, please don’t hesitate to let me know! -Rachel

Ok, thanks ^^

Hi Rachel :) 

You have several mansions that I am interested in, but no bedrooms, corridors, interiors, for my domestic characters (gardener, butler, cook, etc.) 

Do you plan to make any? 

Thanks.

Developer

Hi Zyacat, Oh, I haven’t thought about those! It’s a great idea. I’ll add them to the requests’ queue. If you have any specific requirements, don’t hesitate to let me know! ^-^ Have a great week! -Rachel

Thanks ! 🥰

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Hiya Rachel!

I was wondering if you still had  GUI's available?

Allo,

 Can you make a set that reflects an academy/institute type setting using either your baroque/portuguese/victorian styles or something combining them all? Where you have different offices of the chairman and professors, even a doctors office with bed for treating patients. Different hallways inside the academy and classrooms, maybe some classrooms where the desks are lined up steps with a podium below.

Developer

Hi Megowhat, That’s a great idea! I’ll add it to the requests list. Please let me know though, if you’d prefer something darker or more colorful? As for lecture rooms with lined up steps, I’ve tried to make this type of background before, it’s quite challenging. But, I’ll try, hopefully, it turns out better than my attempts in the past! Let me know if you have any other requests, thanks! -Rachel

I'd prefer if its not to dark and not to brightly colored. More neutral tones. However the offices can be each a different color/style to reflect different professors keeping in the styles I've requested. 

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Hi Rachel :) 


I would love to have a pine forest, please. 


You have "The Dark Forest Pack", but I would prefer a fir forest so that it is compatible with:

-Winter Forest

- Small Cabin

- Wooden Guest House

- Wide Cabin

which all show conifers.


Thanks to that, I think the theme will be complete and I could do a whole episode in the boreal forest.

I would like the day and night forest please to go with the different cabins.


I also feel like the chalets are in the mountains, so maybe the forest could be in a place with a bit of relief or make a mountain pack compatible with that forest. I would take both.


EDIT : I don't need a nightclub anymore, thank you, just the forest. 

Thank you so much. You are doing an amazing job! :D

EDIT : I don't need a nightclub anymore, thank you, just the forest. Thanks

Developer

Hi Zyacat! Thank you so much for your request! And sorry for the late response. Sure, I will work on a fir forest, and pay attention to make it fit those packs, and also, to make a day and night version with different settings. Regarding a mountain pack, that’s also a great idea! I don’t have one yet, I will add it to the requests list. As for the nightclub, got it, no worries. I will still make one in the future though, as I have received multiple requests for it earlier, and somehow, I never followed through (I kept forgetting). Thank you for your support as well, it means a lot to me! Have a great week! -Rachel

Hi,

Okay thank you so much. :)

Yes, sorry for the nightclub, but as I release videos regularly, unfortunately sometimes I don't have time to wait.

This is why for the forest, I take it in advance, because I know that you have many requests.

I checked for all the rest of my series and I have everything I need in what you have already done. ;)

In any case, thank you for taking my requests into consideration. ^^

Hi!
I want to put in a request for caves. I don't have a deadline. I would need at least one with a flat ground since I make SRPG similar in style to Fire Emblem.  It's where the characters would be running and fighting. 

Thank you for your time!

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Hi Rachel :)

Are you still taking backgrounds requests?

If yes, I wanted  to ask if a night version of  https://rachelchen.itch.io/baby-blue-apartment-pack-6-visual-novel-backgrounds is possible?

I hope you are doing well, take care.

Hello Rachel,

I was wondering if you're still taking requests.

Developer

Hi CharDucks, Thank you for your message! It’s been a while since I’ve made any backgrounds, other work kept me busy. But sure, feel free to leave your request and I’ll see what I can do! -Rachel

Hi Rachel! Hope all is well. If you're still taking potential requests for background assets, I was really searching for a pack that features deep south images (e.g. during the civil war, late 1700s -1800s). Places such as neoclassical southern plantations homes, crop fields, dirt roads. I found previous packs that feature cabins & forests that I could use but wasn't sure about the rest. Anywhere from 10-15 images would be perfect. :)

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Hi Csingl2, Thank you so much for your message! Actually, I still take requests, I just took a longer break from the shop due to my daily job. The Civil War style pack sounds fun, let me ask you some additional questions! 1. What season would you like? 2. Do you need night versions? 3. Do you need more outdoor or indoor settings? Thanks! -Rachel

Oh that's great! The story takes place during the hottest summer months.  Looking over the outline for my visual novel, here's a listing of potential scenes that might be helpful:

  • Plantation Manor Frontside  (Exterior - Day & Night)
  • Plantation Manor Backside (Exterior - Day)
  • Plantation Manor (Interior - Day)
    •  Foyer Entrance
    • Dining Room
    • Attic
  • Plantation Manor (Interior - Day & Night)
    • Bedroom
  • Plantation Crop Fields (Exterior - Day)
  • Dirt Roads Through Open Fields/Trees (Exterior - Day)
  • Battle-Torn  Southern Town (Exterior - Day)
  • Old Barn (Exterior - Night)
  • Old Barn (Interior - Night)
  • Old Church (Exterior - Day)
  • Old Church (Interior - Day)

Most scenes will be outdoors, though a few indoor assets would be nice. ;)

Hi Rachel,

I'm not interested in AI and will not be purchasing any AI made assets. I enjoyed the assets I purchased from you sometime ago that were not made by AI, but I can no longer download them as they have been removed.

Would you be able to reupload the originals please?

Kind regards,

SO

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Hi Sailing Ocelot! Thank you so much for your message! Yes, I have removed the classical series, partially because, I felt that those backgrounds weren’t that great, and partially because, the stock websites that I was using to find royalty free photographs and vectors, have suddenly changed their policies regarding the permitted use of their stock. In the past (when I was making those backgrounds and releasing them), it was possible to use photos commercially in any way, but last year, licenses have changed greatly, and a lot of new rules were introduced. As a result, it is not possible for me anymore to use stock from these websites, to make backgrounds and GUI elements, for resale. Law doesn’t work back, but, I always strive to comply with all licenses and policies, so, I removed the assets using that stock, from itch.io, to avoid any potential problem. Now, this doesn’t mean that you cannot use these backgrounds and GUI in your game, you can, as it is still permitted to use that stock in larger creative projects, especially while edited. I just cannot offer them for sale here, as it would be considered some sort of competitive activity. It’s a shame, btw, that they have changed those licenses and policies. In general, this type of situation, shouldn’t be happening, as it is not fair for people that have already used that stock for different purposes. Unfortunately, I cannot do anything about this. I have checked what assets you have purchased by your email, and, I have re-enabled the old downloads. Please make sure to download everything today, and write me a comment when you finish, so that I can disable those downloads again, to avoid a situation where someone accidentally buys it. As a side note, one reason why I have switched to AI art, is precisely that, if you use stock from other sources, you always risk that licenses will change, while most AI art, is licensed as public domain, and public domain license cannot be revoked. -Rachel