WIP 49

For a long time, I felt like Nicky was one of the least talked-about characters in Finding Buddies.

His design has also always been difficult for me to get right. Even after redesigning him for Chapter 7, I still wasn’t fully satisfied. It became even more noticeable once I started placing him in scenes and working with poses, facial expressions, and animations. Because of that, Nicky was also, personally, one of the characters I found the least attractive in the game.

Now, though, I feel like I’ve finally found a good balance for him, keeping his most recognizable features while also taking into account the feedback I received on Discord.

His personality is also being reworked. Some people felt that he could be too clingy with Daniel, or even insensitive at times. I want him to feel closer to how I’ve always imagined him: sweet, kind, affectionate, and someone who is always there for Daniel. This side of their relationship will also be explored much more through the new phone and messaging system, giving them more opportunities to interact outside of the main scenes.

Their relationship will remain somewhat ambiguous, especially to avoid potential issues with Steam’s policies. The main idea is that Nicky has known Daniel since they were kids and has always had a crush on him.

I hope this new version makes you like Nicky a little more. And, as always, I’d love to hear what you think and what you would still change about him!