Lord of Lies Devlog #7
Lord of Lies Devlog #7
October 21st
Hey guys, it’s Joy and I have been busy, busy writing. I finished ACT 1 and am working my way through ACT 2, the largest portion.
Fortunately, I have a 3 day weekend that is dedicated to writing as much as I can of ACT 2. Wish upon a star that I get lots of it done! 🙏
So I ended up having to redo my outline once more, (only for a couple parts and I am once again a lot happier with it) Endings for me can be quite tough, specifically leading into the climax, and the climax portion.
There’s so much pressure to make it exciting and satisfying.
I just want to set things up and write kiss scenes 🫠
I used a 27 chapter style outline as a guideline. The story is quite lengthy, but has to be due to the size of the cast.
Usually Fairy Tale’s are shorter, but I think my story is a simple story told in a complex and nuanced way. Can’t go into much detail regarding that as it is rife with spoilers.
Something I noticed as well that the book failed at was that Lawrence and Gala didn’t have many scenes together, their relationship is quite simple, but like Lord of Lies itself, I don’t want simplicity to mean boring or stale. So this time I will keep it simple and dive into the complexities.
I suppose that is the strategy for the Fairy Tale aspect of this story as well.
So aside from the story bits I want to have some fun and talk about a fun writing technique I use for characters before I get the chance to write them and that’s to assign a zodiac sign to each character and get their vibe before fleshing them out fully in the story itself.
So I’ll be showing you the zodiac signs of each character! Yes, I know this seems random but I really feel like this will give you the best insight to these characters and their interactions and compatibility (though I believe all signs can be compatible of course, it’s more for funsies.)
Lawrence- Capricorn- December 24th
Strengths:
- Responsible
- Hardworking
- Honest to a fault
Weaknesses:
- Stick in the mud
- Unforgiving
- Expects the worst
Likes:
- Playing instruments
- Having money on hand
- Women
Dislikes:
- Liars
- Depending On Others
- Changes/Being Unprepared
Charles- Cancer- June 28th
Strengths:
- Hard shell but soft in the middle
- Nurturing
- Fiercely Loyal
Weaknesses:
- Moody
- Too Trusting
- Insecure
Likes:
- Camping
- Spending time with loved ones
- Animals/wildlife
Dislikes:
- Talking to strangers
- Crowded places
- Being too personal
King- Pisces- March 7th
Strengths:
- Wise
- Sensual
- Well spoken
Weaknesses:
- Melancholy
- Likes to escape reality
- Emotional
Likes:
- Sex
- Good Booze
- Napping
Dislikes:
- Not Understanding Something
- Spirituality used for misdeeds
- Being Woken Up
Gala- Scorpio- November 4th
Strengths:
- Powerful
- Authentic
- Resourceful
Weaknesses:
- Territorial
- Secretive
- Self Isolates
Likes:
- True Intimacy/Closeness
- Sparring
- Bold Fashion and Makeup
Dislikes:
- Breaking Promises/Revealing Secrets
- Being Teased
- Childish Behavior
Duke- Leo- August 14th
Strengths:
- Warm Hearted
- Creative
- Humorous
Weaknesses:
- Dramatic
- Self Centered
- Ditzy
Likes:
- Theatre
- Compliments
- Sweets/Pastries
Dislikes:
- Being Ignored
- Bad Hair Days
- Having Pets/Animals
Duchess-Virgo- September 19th
Strengths:
- Kind
- Practical
- Understanding
Weaknesses:
- Pushover
- Stubborn
- Perfectionist
Likes:
- Collecting
- Healthy Food/Cleanliness
- Gardening
Dislikes:
- Asking For Help
- Odor
- Being Judged
Zahir- Libra- October 11th
Strengths:
- Diplomatic
- Fair Minded
- Social Butterfly
Weaknesses:
- Avoids Confrontation
- Passive
- Indecisive
Likes:
- Looking Good
- Helping Others
- Social Gatherings
Dislikes:
- Aggression
- Bad Manners
- Being Alone
Prince- Aquarius- February 15th
Strengths:
- Progressive
- Unique
- Really Intelligent
Weaknesses:
- Intimidating
- Uncompromising
- Pretentious
Likes:
- Art of all kinds (music, cooking, poetry, sports, etc…)
- Being Right
- Making Friends
Dislikes:
- Close Minded Individuals
- Being Talked Down To
- Restrictions
Lawrence x Gala Dynamic
Lawrence and Gala are very compatible! Capricorns and Scorpios are both quite serious, but are very down to Earth when they feel super close to someone. They are untrusting of others and fiercely loyal. Lawrence and Gala feel the need to self isolate and look at the other from afar longingly.
There is a silent comfort in the others presence. They show their love for eachother in actions rather than words.
There’s a childish innocence and authenticity, but a very adult handling of said relationship. There’s lots of traditional romantic gestures and steps for these two. Lawrence loves the idea of a simple life- a house of his own, a wife and many children to provide for.
The passion is always boiling under the surface but behind closed doors it’s pure fire and passion- a world between just them two.
The two feel like they complete each other to me. Fun little detail is that Lawrence’s eyes are so dark brown they are almost black just like Gala’s hair, and her eyes are a light brown like Lawrence’s hair!
Next Week’s Devlog Sneak Peak
I might reveal some more in depth dynamics between characters like I did for Lawrence and Gala~! There are some important group dynamics, who gets along? Who doesn’t? Who are into eachother? (Lawrence and Gala are not the only couple >:D) stay tuned for next week to find out more!
I’d love to hear who you relate the most and least to? Personally I relate the most to Prince and relate the least to Charles and Gala (but I love them all very much).
Also your zodiac signs- I’m a spicy Sagittarius 😈
Thanks for reading, until next week!
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Lord of Lies
A queer grim fairytale romance visual novel/role playing game
Status | Released |
Authors | Meant to Bee Studios, FlowersforJoy |
Genre | Visual Novel, Role Playing |
Tags | Dark Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Gay, LGBT, LGBTQIA, Romance, RPG Maker, Yaoi |
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