Hooray! We're done!
All the roles have been assigned, thank you all for your auditions!
Please look forward to the final game!
-Xiruo
Untitled Chinese Zodiac Game
Project Overview
Hello! My name is xiruo!
I'm working on a visual novel for the Spooktober VN Jam 2024.
Here's a link to my itchio and what I've previously made:
I do not have a title yet, but the gist of the story is that the Emperor invites 12 animals to be part of a brand new council. But one we get there, turns out 13 animals showed up instead of 12!
The Emperor says there must be a liar amongst the animals that have arrived, and tensions rise as suspicion falls onto each of the other animals.
It's a murder mystery/detective type of game! Similar to the Ace Attorney or Danganronpa series.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDITION:
You MUST be 18 years old or older.
We will use discord as our main form of communication, so please have a discord account.
PLEASE include your discord username as part of your audition, this is how we will reach out to you and how we will communicate for the project. If we do not hear back from your discord, we'll reach out through casting call as well, but you will have to use discord for the work.
Feel free to link a portfolio or demo reel, and anything else you want to show us about yourself. (It's not a requirement though.)
Again, this game is for the Spooktober VN Jam, it takes place during the month of September.
Please, if you are to audition, make sure that you have enough time during the 2nd half of September as that is when recording will take place.
So this is around 9/15 to 9/31.
The game will not be fully voiced. We will have some parts/lines fully voiced, but the rest of the game will use voice clips instead. (This is because of the time constraint and the size of the game.)
If you have any questions or anything, you can DM my discord at xiruo. Or you can DM my twitter https://twitter.com/no_xiruo. Or you can DM my email-- I'm just kidding, stick to those two.
We will start sending out results once the Casting Call has ended (9/15)!!
Thank you!!
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Just a Bit Longer...
Hello! Short update, but it might be a bit longer before we reach a conclusion on roles. I will give another update for when we have decided.
Sorry! There were just more than we expected LMAO
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And so the deadline is here...
Thank you everyone for submitting auditions! There is ... a lot more than I thought there would be, haha! And I've started to go through them each.
It might be a little while before we start reaching out to people, and I will let you know when everything is closed. We're aiming to try and finish looking through everything by the 16th or the 17th!
Thank you again! :>
-Xiruo
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Cat]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Ren Alberg
Player Character. MC.
Voice should be pretty androgynous, I don't mind if it's higher pitched. But the tone is more masculine.
- they/them, leans a bit more masculine in fashion
- A reporter for a popular newspaper column on true crime. Carries a camera.
- Blames the Rat for the loss of their job.
- Annoyed with antics unless they are THEIR antics lmao
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- androgynous
Let's go over the important facts for this case.
Really, him? But if murderer, why so nice?
I've got it!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Emperor]
closed
Unpaid
Modeled after the Jade Emperor.
Male voice. Slightly on the deeper end. Someone that sounds like they would be good at giving speeches.
Emperor. The one who called all the animals here.
Kind of takes a back seat in the story, most of his conversations are one on one with the MC.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
I've selected everyone here because I believe you have the skills and capabilities to help.
Hang on... that's strange. There should only be twelve of you here.
(Frustrated) This isn't it...
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Rat]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
sam ♢
Younger male voice.
A little raspy/squeaky but not too Ash Ketchum... if that makes sense?
he/him
- An information broker.
- Blames the Cat for the loss of his job.
- Charismatic, smart, persuasive.
- Generally... The heavy trust issue informant that knows more than they let on.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male young adult
What animal am I? What don't you take a guess?
(Sarcastic.) Wow! Now I'm really interested!
Geez... this took a depressing turn. Sounds like the Cat should go knock his head against the wall for some comic relief!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Ox]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
harold ingram 🖤
Medium to low, deep male voice. Talks a little slower. Gives a calming feeling?
he/him
- Farm hand.
- Strong, reliable, gentle giant.
- Stubborn, has trouble saying no.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
You need any help carrying that?
(Frustrated.) That's not what I... fine.
That's silly. Just let me do this, okay?
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Tiger]
closed
Unpaid
Medium to deep female voice.
A bit of vocal fry/raspy-ness to it. Speaks louder than she needs to be.
she/her
- Former lieutenant general of the army
- Emotional, loud temperament. Hot headed.
- Butts head with Dragon.
So what if I'm not in the military anymore, I'll wear my uniform if I want!
(Proud) Hah. Of course I'm right.
(Defeated) Sorry.
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Rabbit]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Wish Utaite
Soft androgynous/male voice. I don't mind higher or lower pitch as long as it's soft spoken and meek.
he/they
- Owned his own bakery.
- Compassionate, sincere, sensitive.
- Pessimistic
- He's soft but not shy. If that makes sense.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male young adult
- male adult
Sorry, but I think I saw something different.
So... how is the taste?
(Happy) Of course you can have some, I brought all these to share!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Dragon]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Angie Min
Medium range female voice. Kind of monotone and tired.
she/her
- General of the Army
- Prodigy, over achiever.
- Solitary
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female adult
- female young adult
(Tired) There's no need for that.
I just think it's strange that you left for a bit and came back completely unaware of what happened.
(Angry) Would you cut that out?
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Snake]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
adoxographist
Medium to low female voice. Older. Mature.
she/her
- Ex-Doctor
- Sells homemade drugs.
- Smart, observant, morally gray
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female adult
(Fed up) You're such an idiot. Here, just let me do it.
I've got no time for such... antics.
(Genuine) I do actually have something for that, want some?
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Horse]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
ZoraLune
Medium to high female voice. Optimistic, little naive.
she/her
- Attempting Entrepreneur
- A little airheaded, but full of ambition and good faith
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female adult
- female young adult
Are you interested in joining me on this brand new project? It's going to be-- Hey! Where are you going?
Those guys are bozos, don't listen to them!
(Distraught) Oh no... No no no....
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Goat]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Luke Avon
Medium range male voice. Kind of nerd-y? Not in a comedic way but like an... anxious way.
he/him
- Ex Lawyer
- Crumples in high stress situations. Not confident.
- Good at reading people, good at telling when someone is lying.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male young adult
- male adult
Sorry to be a bother... but why did you lie?
(Nervous) Oh, no! I didn't mean to say anything. Please continue talking.
(Frustrated) Ugh... stupid. Why did I do that?
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Monkey]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Banana Van
Medium to high female voice. Cheery, excited.
she/her
- Martial Arts Teacher
- Childish, goofy, unserious.
- Energetic, active.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female young adult
Qipao are pretty, but if I wear one I can't do this!!
What was he doing with his pants off? It better not have been someone else!
Like my granny always used to say, you either throw hands or get thrown!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Rooster]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Rain Lefever
Medium to high range female voice. Elegant, poise? Femme.
she/her
- Interior Designer/FengShui Expert
- Flamboyant, hard working
- Can't stand the Dog
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- female young adult
- female adult
Oh wow, would you just look at the paneling on this wall? It's so beautiful!
(Genuine response to Monkey's joke) Wait, how do you know that?
(Giddy) So? What do you think? Perfect, right?
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Dog]
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Huy Pham
Medium male voice. A little... dumb sounding. Himbo-y. Energetic/Happy.
he/him
- Loyal, patient, kind.
- People pleaser, feels responsible for other people's emotions.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
- male young adult
(Sheepish) Sorry for following you, I just wanted to see where I could help.
(Excited) Does this mean we're getting closer to solving the case?
But... I'm seriously telling the truth. Believe me!
Voice Actor
Voice Actor [Pig]
closed
Unpaid
Medium to Low male voice. Snobby, Rich.... Handsome
he/him
- University student.
- Family is rich. They own and manage agricultural land.
- Enjoys life's pleasures without rush.
Language:
- english
Voice description:
- male adult
Are we sure that's what happened? I mean, I can't imagine anyone doing something so... stupid.
(Annoyed) Yes yes, do your little investigation. I'll just wait here.
Quit being so irrational. Let's look at everything again with a calm mind.
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