SimonStardust
Aug 05, 2016
I love her adult version. Maybe because of her shorter haircut (yeah, except of that braid, but it makes her look kinda cute :3).
Just read her short introduction and I have to say she reminds me quite a lot of myself. xD
Easy to say she's already my favorite female MC from all of your games so far. ^^
Looking forward to seeing more.
BobTheMob
Aug 05, 2016
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Sorry Althea, but someone seems is going to be more cute than you 
In a single sentence, you've made two big-time enemies and the one guy who
might be able to save you wields only a lute whereas they're armed w/ a magic staff and twin knives... Nice knowin ya, Jack!
In seriousness, though: her "Young" and "Adult" stages have very few differences, apart from the eyes being smaller and the nose more pronounced in the latter. (Her skin and hair seem a few shades darker, but I don't know if that's just supposed to be since it's a different angle and the light would make it seem that way in real Life.)
It leads me to Question: How much older is she there, and do Dark Elves age at a different rate than other types of Elves?
Thee Forsaken One
Aug 05, 2016
The artist represented youth with big eyes and softer features. You'll see this with pretty much all the characters. It's not a racial thing specific to Amber as you'll see in the coming weeks.
Roughly, the 'young' phase covers between 16-18. In the 'adult' phase, they're 20+. This is the same for all characters who have a young sprite and an adult sprite.
jack1974
Aug 05, 2016
What Forsaken said
Since the age difference wasn't much (just 4-5 years more max) I didn't want to change a lot. Also at THE TIMES (circa 2012!) when I made those sprites, the artist was not sure could work for long, so we had to find a compromise to make an adult version in a easy way.
Then luckily he was also able to do the art for SOTW, Loren 2, and a yet-to-be-announced game set in Dingirra
Ah, in Aravorn elves age more or less like human until 18-20 years, then their age increases MUCH slower. Like at 50 years they look maybe 1 year older. Yes, it's good to be an elf!
BobTheMob
Aug 05, 2016
...and a yet-to-be-announced game set in Dingirra
Forgive my getting slightly off-topic here, but I gotta know, seeing that: Will that take place before, after, or during SOTW?
jack1974
Aug 06, 2016
After SOTW but need to decide exactly how many years after
Pace675
Aug 06, 2016
Now if only we could have the young Amber dress on the older version of Amber, that would be perfect XD.
jack1974
Aug 06, 2016
Yes that's possible. All the clothes can be added to any age
DarkWolf
Aug 06, 2016
In seriousness, though: her "Young" and "Adult" stages have very few differences, apart from the eyes being smaller and the nose more pronounced in the latter. (Her skin and hair seem a few shades darker, but I don't know if that's just supposed to be since it's a different angle and the light would make it seem that way in real Life.)
Shape of her lips and Jaw have also changed, you missed that. I could pretty much tell right away that young version is around 16 while older around 22 and I think that change between her young and adult self is quite noticeable (True I guess this is also a matter of how used your eyes are to Anime styles art)
Young Amber is So Cute <3 <3 <3 !!!!
Pace675
Aug 06, 2016
Yes that's possible. All the clothes can be added to any age
Yay! Any chance for an outfit store for Amber?
jack1974
Aug 06, 2016
No the outfits are tied to specific game events, sorry
DarkWolf
Sep 30, 2016
Ruby's introduction:
http://www.winterwolves.net/blog/2016/09/ambers-magic-shop-introducing-ruby/
she's probably one of the hottest/cutest character to ever appear in my games 
Now that I read her info I am even more glad about Dark/Light system you ware talking about and what you said about her dark ending still being happy as I am all out for it's ok for vampires to drink human blood
.
As for her appearance I would agree that she is among if not even the most beautiful character in your games true when it comes to cuteness I find Lynn to be cuter <3 .
jack1974
Sep 30, 2016
Yes is a tough match between her and Lynn indeed. I guess depends if you prefer elves or vampires
To be honest I think all the characters of Amber are really good, even Amber herself, despite not being a classic beauty, is really unique I think.
DarkWolf
Sep 30, 2016
Yes I agree, all characters in Amber look at least above average or better. Now that I think Amber might be a game with best character desains up till now (True Cursed lands would also put a good fight for a first place in my opinion).
As for personalities the ones you did introduction up till now all sound great (True that's only 3 characters up till now).
I am looking forward to this game more and more (Jack's teasing program, full successes).
How about in some next game you give people option to choose both in one, a Vampire Elf?
jack1974
Sep 30, 2016
Lol a vampire elf would be something interesting
The other characters are cool too, every one in his/her own ways. I really think Amber has one of the best characters/stories/setting of all my games. I'm looking forward to code it next year!
BobTheMob
Sep 30, 2016
Sounds like quite the intriguing type; I'm not used to seeing Vampires who weren't originally such and wish to keep their remaining humanity intact.
Will there be any backstory in the game as to how she became such, and why she's afraid of losing what little she has left?
(I'm aware I posted this in the blog part, but as you said in another thread Jack, not everyone reads that. And so I post such here for anyone who doesn't read that but might have the same question. If such is considered spam-like I apologize and understand if this post gets deleted.)
jack1974
Oct 01, 2016
Yes, in a later scene she tells a bit about her past (and of his brother Thomas).
