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HELLO! I'm Czar, a multimedia artist and narrative designer from the Philippines, with over 10 years of experience creating games and compelling narrative experiences with a heart.

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I enjoy building immersive worlds, developing nuanced and relatable characters, and crafting heartfelt game narratives. Sometimes, I also draw and bring people's ideas to life. If my work is something you'd like to see in your game, feel free to reach out to me! ✧ヾ(•ω•`)o

Art—

Sometimes, I draw stuff。

The Letter: Animated Opening (2017)

  • ‣ Art Direction: MaHenBu

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: Erdjie, Squaffle, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Animation: Erdjie, Squaffle

  • ‣ Animation QA: MaHenBu, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Dualist Make Music

The Letter: Teaser Trailer (2017)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Dualist Make Music

The Letter: Release Trailer (2017)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Love Esquire: Prologue Trailer (2018)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Anjo Limos, Carlos Valdes, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Love Esquire: Hype Trailer (2018)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Anjo Limos, Carlos Valdes, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Love Esquire: KS Trailer (2018)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Anjo Limos, Carlos Valdes, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Love Esquire: Story Trailer (2019)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Love Esquire: Release Trailer (2019)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Anjo Limos, Carlos Valdes, byArcelllis

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Perfect Gold: Teaser Trailer (2021)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Vesper Fox

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Perfect Gold: Release Trailer (2021)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Vesper Fox

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Erdjie

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Saint Maker: Teaser Trailer (2021)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Carlos Valdes

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Aivy Lobas

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Saint Maker: Release Trailer (2021)

  • ‣ Video Script: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Storyboard: byArcelllis

  • ‣ Voiceover Script: Carlos Valdes

  • ‣ Editing & Compositing: Aivy Lobas

  • ‣ Music: Carl Canelas

Art—

Sometimes, I draw stuff。

Art—

Sometimes, I draw stuff。

Art—

Sometimes, I draw stuff。

Art—

Sometimes, I draw stuff。

Games—

Sometimes, I make games。

Portfolio: The Letter VN

The Letter (2017)

  1. GDAP GameOn 2017 Awardee — Best Narrative/Story
  2. Designed the game’s intricate branching dialogue system that was highly praised by players for the “choices matter” narrative style.
  3. Developed the original concept into a storyline that players connected with emotionally and established the company’s reputation for bringing meaningful, heartfelt stories using games as a medium.
  4. Developed the characters and storylines of Isabella, Rebecca, Ashton, and Zach, and assisted in developing the characters of Luke, Hannah, and Marianne.
  5. Wrote the script for Chapter 1: Isabella, Chapter 3: Zach, Chapter 5: Rebecca, Chapter 6: Ashton, and a portion of Chapter 7: Luke.
  6. Assisted in implementing the script into the engine and provided additional detailed scene direction and feedback to guarantee that the story’s implementation is consistent with the original vision and intent.
  7. Collaborated with voice directors and actors by providing line directions and narrative context in the script to ensure that the dialogue is delivered effectively.
  1. Drew backgrounds and cutscene illustrations found in the Prologue and Chapter 1: Isabella.
  2. Illustrated the initial concept art for Takako’s ghost form.
  3. Assisted in writing the script and creating storyboards for the animated opening billboard, various teasers, and trailers used in the promotion of the game.
  4. Created character illustrations and various static & animated materials used in the game’s physical merchandise, kickstarter campaign, and release promotion.
  5. Assisted in the creation and distribution of press releases.
  6. Established and grew the company’s social media presence in the following platforms, within a period of 2 years:
    1. Discord server membership, from 0 to 1400+
    2. Twitter following, from 0 to 1200+
  1. Provided extensive feedback on the game’s technical aspects such as design, gameplay, and overall quality by performing multiple types of testing on every build’s iteration
  2. Identified and reported bugs to the development team and verified those that have been fixed.
  3. Assisted in mixing and mastering sound assets for the game.
  4. Provided narrative direction for the composition and production of the game’s music.

Love Esquire (2019)

  1. GDAP GameOn 2019 Awardee — Game of the Year
  2. GDAP GameOn 2019 Awardee — Best Narrative/Story
  3. Revised and rewrote a significant portion of the game’s original plot and characters, bringing improvement to characterization and the story’s overall quality.
  4. Designed the game’s major narrative structure and pacing.
  5. Developed the characters and storylines of Vel, Princess Kamala, and other side characters associated with their stories.
  6. Provided extensive edits and assistance in developing Amy’s, Giselle’s, Princess Beatrice's and the Squire’s character arcs.
  7. Wrote the major world building details for Alkos and built a basic structure and ruleset for the fictional Alkosi language.
  8. Reviewed, edited, and provided extensive feedback and revision guidelines to the whole game’s script.
  9. Collaborated with voice directors and actors by providing line directions and narrative context in the script to ensure that the dialogue is delivered effectively.
  1. Animated the standing character sprites found in each game’s location.
  2. Created various static & animated materials used in the game’s physical merchandise, kickstarter campaign, and release promotion.
  3. Wrote the script, storyboarded, and provided art direction to the game’s promotional video materials.
  1. Provided extensive feedback on the game’s technical aspects such as design, gameplay, and overall quality by performing multiple types of testing on every build’s iteration
  2. Identified and reported bugs to the development team and verified those that have been fixed.
  3. Assisted in mixing and mastering sound assets for the game.
  4. Provided narrative direction for the composition and production of the game’s music.
Portfolio: The Letter VN
Portfolio: The Letter VN

Perfect Gold (2021)

  1. Reviewed and provided extensive feedback to the game’s storyline and characters, improving overall characterization, character dynamics, and the game’s structure. Notable edits include:
    1. Improvements to the story’s narrative beats, pacing, and dialogue.
    2. Revisions to Marion and Audrey’s character dynamic, improving how it relates to the game’s themes and the overall narrative.
    3. Improvements to the characterization and roles of the side characters as a way to further supplement the game’s narrative and character development beats.
  2. Edited the game’s script to improve dialogue, pacing, structure, and other elements of the game’s story, bringing the script’s quality up to par with the company’s established standard.
  1. Collaborated and provided additional art direction to the art team in establishing the game’s general visual language and feel.
  2. Conceptualized, wrote the script, storyboarded, and provided art direction to the game’s promotional video materials.
  1. Provided extensive feedback on the game’s technical aspects such as design, gameplay, and overall quality by performing multiple types of testing on every build’s iteration
  2. Identified and reported bugs to the development team and verified those that have been fixed.
  3. Provided narrative direction for the composition and production of the game’s music.

Saint Maker (2023)

  1. Reviewed and provided extensive feedback to the game’s storyline and characters, improving overall characterization, character dynamics, and the game’s structure. Notable edits include:
    1. Improvements to Sister Adira’s characterization and role in the story, giving the character a more impactful role within the game’s plot.
    2. Improvements to the dynamic between Sister Adira, Cornelia, and Mother Idelora to further supplement the game’s themes.
    3. Revisions to Gabby and Holly’s character dynamic and how it relates to the game’s themes.
  2. Edited the game’s script to improve dialogue, pacing, structure, and other elements of the game’s story, bringing the script’s quality up to par with the company’s established standard.
  1. Collaborated and provided additional art direction to the art team in establishing the game’s general visual language and feel.
  2. Conceptualized, wrote the script, and provided art direction to the game’s promotional video materials.
  1. Provided narrative direction for the composition and production of the game’s music.
Portfolio: The Letter VN
Portfolio: The Letter VN

High Times (Unreleased)

  1. Designed the general structure and pacing for the game’s dialogue system.
  2. Implemented a system within the writing team for members to be able to easily collaborate, edit, and discuss revisions and improvements to the game’s story during the pandemic.
  3. Collaborated with the writing team in developing the characters, plots, and the world of High Times.
  5. Reviewed, edited, and provided extensive feedback and revision guidelines to the game’s characters, storyline, and script. Notable edits include:
    1. Improvements to the story’s themes, narrative beats, structure, pacing, and dialogue.
    2. Improvements to characterization and the storylines of all the main and side characters.
  6. Edited the game’s script to improve dialogue, pacing, structure, and other elements of the game’s story, bringing the script’s quality up to par with the company’s established standard.
  1. Collaborated and provided additional art direction to the art team in establishing the game’s general visual language and feel.

Our Garden (Unreleased)

  1. Reviewed, edited, and provided extensive feedback and revision guidelines to the game’s characters, storyline, and script, to improve structure, characterization, dialogue, pacing, themes, and other elements of the game’s story.
  2. Collaborated with the art team in establishing the game’s general visual language and feel.
  1. Provided extensive feedback on the game’s technical aspects such as design, gameplay, and overall quality by performing multiple types of testing on every build’s iteration
  2. Identified and reported bugs to the development team and verified those that have been fixed.
  3. Provided narrative direction for the composition and production of the game’s music.
Portfolio: The Letter VN