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Ysabel Dungca's portfolio

Ysabel Dungca (Renaitreve/Belle) is a Filipino writer based in Melbourne, Victoria. Since receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne, she's been published and features in a variety of anthologies and journals, while managing a litany of projects.She has a passion for musical theatre, anthologies/magazines, indie games, and fostering online communities.In her writing, she strives to dissolve the shame of falling short, exploring the trials and tribulations of living in the liminal space between the two cultures she grew up in.

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WRITING PORTFOLIO

Game writing

Creative writing

Copywriting

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VALENTINE'S DAY DATING SIM - KAYLUNE

Overview

This dating simulator was created by a small team of 10~ artists, programmers and writers in a span of 6–8 months. I was the main writer of the project, and ultimately determined the game's design that would influence what both the programming, art and graphic design departments would create.The game was created for a now retired pet collection game site called Kaylune, centred around a fantasy world filled with anthropomorphic creatures.

Creation process

After brainstorming the general premise and direction of the VN, which was further approved by the heads of each department, I wrote a detailed plot breakdown that outlined 1) character personalities, 2) story points and endings, 3) potential ideas as to how the programming department could code the game, and 4) what art assets would be needed.Once the plot breakdown was approved, I wrote and edited the script, making revisions according to feedback provided both by team members.During the writing process, I provided my inputs when the programming and art teams required it. Once I had finished writing, I assisted both in coding the game and beta testing it for bugs and errors.With beta testing completed, I helped the team launch the game for the community to enjoy.

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CAUGHT IN A SLABMANCE

Overview

This parody visual novel ('VN') was created by a small team in a span of 5–6 months, comprising of myself as the sole writer and coder, and two artists. All three of us collaborated on the design of the game, which I ultimately coded for the final product.The game was created for an online art community, centred around a light-hearted,
nature-based world filled with sentient critters and humanoid beings.

Creation process

After brainstorming the general premise and direction of the VN with the team, I produced a detailed plot breakdown that determined what art assets (notably, background art and character sprites) would be needed.Before starting the script, I researched how to use our engine of choice, Renpy, to determine 1) where we'll host the game, 2) how to format the script to streamline the inputting process, and 3) provide the artists with more specifics in terms of what art assets they need to produce.I wrote and edited the script, making revisions according to feedback provided both by team members and external beta readers. I started coding a 'skeleton' of the game that I could insert art assets into once they were completed.With all the art assets completed, I began coding the game in earnest. I consulted with the team during the process if I needed some art assets to be edited to suit the requirements of the program. I worked with the team to finalise the game's UI and UX (where we prioritised accessibility without sacrificing aesthetic) before preparing to export the game for beta testing.Once I hosted the game on Itch.io, I provided the link to a small group of beta testers. I fixed any bugs or errors that arose during their playthroughs.With beta testing completed, I finalised the appearance of the Itch.io page before the team fully launched the game for the community to enjoy.

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ART/GRAPHICS PORTFOLIO

Asian Mythology - Collaborative Anthology

Created using Procreate and Canva.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

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SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

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CONTACT

Want to get in touch?

You can contact Belle on her social medias linked below, via email, via Discord (hedwig#5640), or through the contact form below.

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ZINE EXPERIENCE

Moderator Experience

Contributor Experience