We decided to change the plan for the introduction. As previously mentioned, one of the suggestions given to us during the last crit session was including a brief introduction to make the aim clearer to the player.
Instead of having a separate scene, we are going to place a cat in the main hub. The cat is going to present the game and give the player clues on what their purpose is.
I offered to make the sound for that.
Clara provided a script.
‘Welcome to Whimsy Attic!
Get ready to explore a magical attic and discover special items that transport you to incredible worlds.
There’s a fascinating picture inside a frame that can take you to a whole new world within in.
Isn’t that mindblowing?
Then, there’s a whimsical music box that plays enchanting tunes, drinking you down and whisking you away to a mesmerizing music hall. And hold on to your hats because there’s a special computer that leads you to a pixelfield world of screens. Remember, you goal is to find your way back to the attic and keep exploring.
Solve puzzles, uncover hidden parts and let you imagination soar. Let curiosity be your compass and let the magical sounds fill your heart with joy!
Inspired by the video game Stray, we thought of giving the cat a translator, so the sound would be both meows and an AI voice reciting the script above.
The meowing is me.
The TTS was done though https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/
I found their child voice to be most suitable.
Below is the animation clip to syncronise the sound to.