A More Beautiful World - A Visual Novel

A project in Sacramento, CA by Afterthought Studios
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Join Violetta, the Wandering Witch, on a journey through unfamiliar lands where she encounters new people!
Backers: 204
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $8,541 of $6,500
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 1st (30 days)
Project By: Afterthought Studios
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Latest News

We're funded! Moving forward...

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
A More Beautiful World is happening! This wouldn't have been possible without all of you! Moving forward, we will now wait for Kickstarter to process all the funds as well as take into consideration all the feedback we have received so far in the... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal hit! 15 hours to go!

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much!  We have already hit our second stretch goal! With just 15 hours left, let's aim for the full visual novel conversion at $10,000! Once again, thank you everyone!  (Read More)

We're almost at the second stretch goal!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We're just $97 away from our second stretch goal! Maybe, just maybe, we can hit our $10,000 goal! Let's make it happen!  (Read More)

Happy new year!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We're funded and have gone past one stretch goal! This has been the best year ever for us! :3We hope you have a good one! All of you have made this possible, so thank you! :D  (Read More)

First Stretch Goal hit!

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit our first stretch goal! We're excited to announce our second stretch goal (More CGs!) and also to reveal our final stretch goal! If we manage to hit $10,000, we will be including even more branches, options and endings, giving YOU the... (Read More)

100% Funded!

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone! We're absolutely thrilled that A More Beautiful World will be created!  We're actually only a little away from hitting our first stretch goal! >:D Thank you all!  (Read More)

D3 - 91% funded

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Within these 3 days, we'll be releasing another sneak peak art preview! :3 The preview will show you the extent in which we are revamping certain aspects of our art, such as our sprites. In case you missed it, have another Head Healer.  (Read More)

85% Funded! We're almost there!

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has supported us! We're just a little away from being funded!   We're only a few steps away from joining Violetta in her journey!  (Read More)

A More Beautiful World - World Building Part 2 (The Lesson from History)

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to part 2 of A More Beautiful World's informative piece by Darren AKA the guy who has been posting all the updates. I did receive some questions as to why A More Beautiful World's universe was inspired by historical events, so this answer is... (Read More)

A More Beautiful World - On Background Art

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all!  Today, I'll be talking about why I chose to work with SillySelly for A More Beautiful World. She was an absolute joy to work with and on top of that, an extremely talented artist!   We've received a lot of praises for her background art... (Read More)

Merry Christmas all! Here's how our upgraded sprite looks like!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're standing at 63% funded, with 116 backers! That would not have been possible without your help! Violetta is grateful for your love! We've talked about our art upgrades for a long time, so here's how it will look like. We will be working with... (Read More)

Trass from 'harmonicblend' talks about composing for A More Beautiful World

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
For today's update, Trass, the leader of harmonicblend, whose works sold out at Comiket and other events will talk about composing for A More Beautiful World.  Hello everyone! Trass here!  If by any slightest chance you know of my name, most likely... (Read More)

A More Beautiful World - Wallpaper!

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've been working with the incredibly talented Corey Hendrey and will be as well, because the wallpaper he's given us is absolutely stunning! Here is Violetta admiring the Tower of the Eternal Flame, built by prisoners-of-war from the Northern... (Read More)

A More Beautiful World - Voice Director Comments (Natalie Van Sistine)

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, today, Natalie Van Sistine, who plays the role of Elena, the Chronicler in A More Beautiful World would share her thoughts with you on voice-directing for our visual novel.  I was excited when my friend Amber asked me to handle the task of... (Read More)

World Building - A More Beautiful World's universe

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Okay folks! Today's update is different because the project lead, Darren AKA the person who has been posting the updates, will be touching on the world that we've created and placed Violetta in. Yas, tis' a gorgeous world to be in   Do note that we... (Read More)

Character Profile: Militia of Iron Town (Tis' be our final character profile!)

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Heyya peeps! Here's our last character profile =u= In the next few days, we'll be talking about world-building, so you can get an idea of how immersive and large the universe we came up for Violetta. harmonicblend will also be talking about their... (Read More)

Character Profile: Bandit

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Heyya peeps, here's our new character profile for the day!  For the next 3 days, other than the Militia's profile, look forward to some other goodness! :3  (Read More)

Character Profile: The Human Guard

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Heyya peeps! We've gone over 3500 :3! More than halfway! So take a spoiler-free profile of the Marquis's faithful bodyguard!  (Read More)

Composing for A More Beautiful World - Steven Melin

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Instead of our usual character profile update, today we're bringing you something a little bit different. If you've played the demo, you would have undoubtedly heard Steven's music! Let's hear Steven talk a bit about the creation process! :) It has... (Read More)

Character Profile: The Head Healer of Iron Town's Sanctuary (AND WE'VE BEEN GREENLIT!)

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been Greenlit! Thank you everyone for the vote that you have given us! With this mandate, we wi-  I mean, yeah, we've been Greenlit. Here, it is dangerous to go alone! Take the profile of the Head Healer with you!  (Read More)

50% FUNDED! (Oh and here's our High Magician of Warfare profile as thanks!)

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Heyya peeps!  We reached an important milestone today! We've hit 50% of our funding! Thank you so much! Please share this project with your friends and I'm sure we'll have Violetta wandering through the world in no time! And here is our fabulous... (Read More)

Character Profile: Marquis (Oh, and Wanda!)

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the spoiler-free profile of our Marquis!   Also, do head over to support Wanda - A Beautiful Apocalypse! We indie developers need to support one another!  (Read More)

Character Profile: Elena - The Chronicler

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dun-dun! Here comes our spoiler-free character profile of Elena, the Chronicler! The very first person that will appear in the story!  Up next: The Marquis! Also, go check out our friends at Cotton Candy Cyanide! I'm sure you love murdering... (Read More)

Character Profile: The Merchant

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here comes our spoiler-free introduction of everyone's favourite businessman! The Merchant!  Up next: Elena~!  (Read More)

Character Profile: Violetta

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
 We'll be showing you a short (spoiler-free!) backstory of our various characters these few days! Have fun! :D  Next: Ze Merchant~!  (Read More)

Donec Obviam Iterum - Wait what!?

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Before alarm bells go off and you think that was placeholder text, let me just assure you that I'm only introducing our vocal song you heard in our trailer, produced by harmonicblend! Please share this update of ours with everyone! I think the world... (Read More)

Music - The Process (Oh and 25% reached!)

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Heyya peeps! It has been a hectic week but we've reached a huge milestone! 25%! This wouldn't have been possible without you so I decided to add more things to show off on our page! We've been covered by 13 media sites as of now, it is terribly... (Read More)

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December 7th - via: cliqist.com
Cliqist takes a look at all 19 Kickstarter video game campaigns that launched last week. From the great to the awful. (Read More)

Steam Greenlight

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've added our Steam Greenlight. If you want to support us, please follow this link, and give us a friendly "yes" vote if our project tickles your fancy.  (Read More)

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