Question Thread: September 2023

Aw, I'm glad you enjoyed that answer! I'm afraid I can't really answer these ones. It'd be too difficult to talk about so many things for so many characters and the characters aren't fully fleshed out yet this earlier in development either. I'm sorry.

GB Patch

You can send it to our Twitter! I don't use insta, I'm afriad. https://twitter.com/Patch_Games

GB Patch

I'm afraid that would depend on the Step and I'm also just not entirely sure this early in development!

GB Patch

Thank you for the question! I'm afraid I can only answer the first one, it'd get too difficult to explain multiple things about multiple characters.

GB Patch

Baxter does still listen to metal, but I'm afraid I can't answer the full question. I don't have much info to give on that. Thank you, though!

GB Patch

This question got answered before I could record the Q&A by showing previews of vitiligo, haha.

GB Patch

that’s okay!! thank you!!

Kiwi

I'm afraid I can't answer this question right now, but thank you!

GB Patch

I'm sorry, I answered a similar question in the past but can't remember what I said, aha. So, I don't know anymore.

GB Patch

I'm really sorry, this is a bit too difficult of a question to answer in a format like this. I wouldn't be able to explain something that specific for that many characters. But happy birthday month!

GB Patch

Did Qiu like the hug when you do it in the prologue? I am sorry Im not good with telling stuff like that.

Yuna

I really hope you had a great birthday! I remember you saying that Elizabeth is the type of person that wouldn’t fall for someone that she grew up with. Is Baxter similar to her in that way? Would he not want to be with someone that has seen is in his awkward/spoiled brat phases? In OL2 can we become close with Baxter and Renee to the point where they think of the MC as a really good friend? Even if it’s just in step one? Did Cove move far from his old home when he and Cliff moved to Sunset Bird? Or was it really not that far from where they used to live? In OL1 the MC can have or state that they have crushes on other people like the Cliff or Shiloh. In OL2 will something similar be a thing? Like could the MC just start crushing on Devin or Mrs. Lin? Lastly did Baxter ever do like a black and white split-dye? And would any of your other LIs (from any game) do crazy dye jobs like Baxter did?

BRG

Will we have in OL2 a character which cheers our relationship with the LIs on? Like Lee in OL1, it was so cute how involved she got.

Selia Murakami

You guys seem pretty involved with fan feedback and responses, have there been any that came out of left field for you? Characters that were more popular than you expected (or vice versa), or something you thought was minor that the fans picked up and ran with?

UserEl

This was probably asked before, but what are Qiu and Tamarack's opinions on flowers? Also, I know Baxter likes ice cream sandwiches, but does he have a favorite ice cream flavor?

kyuuketsukiinu

Hello hello! I hope you and the team are all doing well! I was wondering what Cove, Baxter, and Derek's opinions on coloured or more specifically a black wedding dress?

Lilith

Hi! Thanks so much for these amazing games. This may have been asked already, but I was wondering what kind of music the love interests in OLBA and OLNF listen too! I remember Baxter playing metal in the car in Step 3, and I was wondering if that changed at all!

Melissa

One more question, in OL2 the tutorial said you could have a potentially hostile relationship with Qiu and/or Tamarack if you’re just neighbors. So you can have an actively negative relationship with them? As opposed to OL1, where you could only really be uninterested in Cove, but not actively antagonistic I think. Totally understand if this isn’t answerable at this time 🫶🏼

Allison

Hi, super excited to see more of OL2. I'm also glad to see you taking days off, I hope you're taking care of yourself! My question (if you can answer it) is when does Tamarack get her glasses? Does she need them in Step 1 at all or does she get them sometime between Steps 1 and 2?

Glitchy Pix (Shine)

Quick question, in ourlife one if your super friendly in step two to Jeremy and you say you wish you could've been friends in the end of step 2 does Jeremy feel any regret towards the mc etc sorry if thats confusing

Zuu

Hello there! Im curious if there will be a gallery feature in OL2, similar to the one in OL1 with the CGs for Cove through the years and the CGs of Baxter and Derek. I enjoy looking back at the scenes, even if just to notice some of the differences between appearances

Bee Jorg

Hi! First, thank you so much for Baxter, the Oreo-themed disaster of a human; he's made an incredible impact on me and inspired me to write again. So I wanted to pick your brain on two little questions I have about the B-man. 1. My gregarious MC went abroad and made lots of friends at uni, and they introduced her to Eurovision. Do you think that adult Baxter would be bemusedly tolerant of it, or get into the dorky/exuberant vibe if she shared it with him after they started dating again? 2. When I was playing through the Wedding DLC, I noticed that Baxter had his "dusky gray hair" again, but he still has black in *his* DLC; was there any reason why he stopped dying it if not romanced?

Meesh

When they met was the tone between Opal and Yusuf flirty? I couldn't help picking up vibes.

ClumsyCat

Also, in OL1, did you want to implement the mechanic that’s being worked into OL2 with the dynamics/relationships being able to shift mid-Step/with the player able to actually decrease a relationship in-between (ex: Crushes to just Neighbors) Was it just too complicated at the time? Or were you not really interested in doing that? Also also, happy early birthday!! Hope you can relax and eat some good cake (if like that lol).

Allison

Hi! Super excited for the Kickstarter next month, I can’t wait to support the game. I just wanted to ask, what tropes in media do you personally enjoy most? Because in OL1, you could play MC and Cove as a very slow burn from Indifference to Fondness to a Crush to Love, or immediately have them be interested in the other, so it had me thinking of tropes like slow burn, Friends to Lovers, Love at First Sight, + all the other fun stuff, and what your preference generally was! ^^

Allison

I find it hard to believe that Cove would have himself a full sleeve tattoos by Step 4. Boy can't be still for too long. So, having him just sit there for hours, for who know how many days getting it done is something I can't picture. Also, he is sensitive, as he said in both Step 4 of his DLC and in the Wedding Night DLC. Can we get the story behind this please. Did he get it done with MC there to help or a friend/family with him...? I need answer here please... This is part headcanon, part serious, part what if. I have this headcanon that things didn't worked out with Kyra and that co-worked she told about in Step 4. So, to cheer her up, Cliff invited her down to a few days of fun and relaxing, to take her mind off all that. They hung out a lot, Cliff taking her to nice dinner or walking with her around town/by the beach just to be an ear to listen to her. One thing lead to another that lead to the spark they once had for each other which end with them having a night together. After thinking it over, they decided to give them another shot since they both older, know not just themselves better but each other vs when they first met each other as teenage. I think I know the answer to this but still going to ask, would Kyra and Cliff ever get back together after all these years if they are both free to do so...? If they do, how would Cove react to them dating each other once more...? Would he be happy...? Mad/Upset about it...?

Jay

Another month, another chance to simp openly for the art, lore, music, and development of GB Patch Games. My question is, do you (GB Patch Lady) like romance as a genre? You're very good at writing sweet and charming moments with the LIs, so much so that sometimes I'll play OL instead of reading shoujo/romance manhwa because it's just so satisfyingly romantic and fun. Does the romance aspect of the script come naturally to you?

Sweet Dulcinea

I'm glad you've taken more days off, it's important to listen to yourself. My questions are: What was the weirder stuff Cove won't tell us that happened during his part-time job? When we asked has anyone ever flirted with him while he's working. Also, how would Cove react, if someone was flirting with MC when they are working in the same place? Edit, got another question idea: Would Cove ever try skinny dipping? >:) Thank you for your hard work!

PinkieKite

in cove’s wedding dlc, if you dated baxter in step 3, the first thing he says when he sees mc and cove in his office is “how unfortunate” or something along those lines. he then quickly picks himself up and reassures the two that it’s not their union that’s unfortunate, and that he’s really happy to help plan their wedding. i was just wondering what exactly did he find so unfortunate lol, was it just the awkwardness of the situation initially? was he kind of dreading it for a second there? sorry if this is a weird question, i have trouble picking up on things even if they seem obvious lol but thank u for ur time and making these lovely games + characters ❤️❤️

Kiwi

I hope this hasn't been asked before but I recently got into attachment theory and is Baxter fearful avoidant? Not sure about the other 2 but the whole hot-and-cold and abandonement issue and low self-esteem makes me think so.

Lina

Since it's not really shown in-game, how would 19-year-old Baxter react to the MC announcing they got engaged to Cove at the end of step 3? (I imagine he would be outwardly supportive at least, but would he feel skeptical or pessimistic about it considering they're only 18 at the time?)

FluffyPuff

Hi! Not sure if this is related to “art assets” so feel free to ignore if so! Just wondering if in the future it would be possible to add vitiligo to our MC’s doll?

Mackenzie McEvoy

I'm not sure if this counts as asking about future assets but if it does you can ignore or ask me to delete it! Is there a possibility of getting certain npc doll features to use for the mc? Things like Mrs. Murray's freckles, Mrs. Lin's or Baxter's shade of dark blue/gray, hair sparkles like Tama, or maybe other things players would want? Thank you 💕

Disson

Does it feel weird to have finished writing content for Cove/Our Life 1 in general after so many years of working on it?

BritAnon

what is the story behind xavier and nicolas meeting again? is it simply that nico just happened to walk into their bakery for a treat and he recognized them or is it something else? i love both characters so much so it’s funny to imagine something like this haha, thank youu and sorry if this has been asked before😅

Kiwi

Will important OL1 characters (Cove, Derek, MC) make cameo appearances in OL2? And could Cove appear along with MC (as boyfriend or husband)?

Hressal'eert Sanguine

What is the biggest challenge you’ve had when making visual novels? (Fun challenges or difficult challenges)

Sapphira Dae

I think you mentioned that you can only be Best Friends with either Tam or Qiu (not both) but is it possible to be Best Friends and dating/in love/married? Thank you!

Sapphira Dae

Do you ever think that at some point you would consider making a one-off moment spin off where you can get to know Cliff more and potentially attempt to romance him? Every time I show my friends Our Life B&A they always comment on how much they love Cliff and it had me wondering about how realistic a mini moment would be :D Also your works have been such a big inspiration for me Im so excited to keep supporting and seeing where the new Our Life game goes :>

Makayla

Okay, so, this is something I've been a little curious about. Does "GB Patch" mean anything? Like, what's the origin behind the name? Sorry if this has already been answered somewhere else.

kyuuketsukiinu

And this would be my last set of questions. How would Baxter and Derek feel if the MC tried to play matchmaker and possibly find them partners with personal friends they know about (this would ofc be their adult selves). Also did Liz ever end up with anyone romantically?

Amber Castillo

Hello, I would like to thank you for the multiple wonderful games you've made! ● Firstly, I was wondering if there's gonna be a potential DLC(s) for side characters in OL2 for the upcoming future? ● Secondly, I was wondering when could we potentially suggest a name to be voiced for OL2 would they be through Kickstarter or a specific Patreon tier?

Might be an odd question to ask, but have you always been writing or was writing something you picked up when you became interested in VNs? Also, would you mind sharing any thoughts you have about writing VNs? Like, is there a certain challenges to it, is there a specific approach that makes it different from other styles of writing, and what not. Thanks!! ^_^

Audi

I was wondering, are voiced nicknames going to be available to chosen by Kickstarter doners? If so, would it be at a higher tier than a regular voiced name?

Psykes

This question hit me randomly, but, what parenting styles would Baxter, Cove, and Derek have when it comes to their kids?

Amber Castillo

(reposting cause patreon desktop hates me and didnt want to show my questions) Thank you for answering my questions, especially the one about Renee in a fight vs a bear, I loved it. here are more silly OL2 questions, a lot of them more internet based this time 1. Are any of the OL2 cast good at video games and/or play them frequently? And are any of them good at horror games where jump scares are a main gimmick? 2. Did any of the boys' club or the girls in the OL2 cast try to do those challenges that were popular in the early 2010s like the cinnamon challenge or the ice bucket challenge? 3. Would any of the cast be the kind of person who would read or watch creepy pastas? Whether it was for fun or to scare themselves? 4. Ok sorry last one but it hit me while writing the other ones, did any of them believe in those cursed chain mails that if you didn't forward an email or a post, something bad would happen to you?

Rose

Overall, between Tamarack and Qiu who do you think fans like (romantically) more? Is there an obvious difference?

melxox

Will baxter get an dlc in ol2? Thank you for all your hard work❤️❤️

Trinity

Thank you for hosting these Q&A’s! I look forward to them every month ^_^ My question is: which step would you say has been the most fun to write, generally speaking?

Rowan

What do get inspiration for first the world you make or the characters you create?? just want to see how your creativity works. :)

Mild-Poison

Curious whether you have already/are considering including disabled characters in your games?

Eris

Hi! Love OL and looking forward to OL2. Not sure if this has been previously addressed but I was wondering how the core members of GB Patch got into making V/N and picking up skills along the way (e.g. coding, drawing, story writing). It's a bit of a loaded one but I've been more and more interested in learning more about the development aspect of otome or v/n games and insight from people who've had a few goes at it and seen it go.

Paula

Extremely excited for the Kickstarter! Thank you for the hard work y'all have done so far, these games truly hold a special place in my heart. As for my question, you mentioned pet name system for couples in a previous QnA so I was just wondering whether Qiu and Tamarack would have a pet name for the MC as well.

linkiv

hi!! in baxter’s route he mentions how he pretty much dropped his old friends (the boy’s club) because he felt like he didn’t belong at a point, but he also says he misses them and he wonders what they’d think of him then. i was wondering what his reaction would be/how he’d feel if the mc decided to help him get back in touch with them or if they set up a little meet-up for them all 🤔 whether he’d be nervous, or if they’d all get along like they used to. i understand if this isn’t answerable at the moment i just thought it’d be silly to imagine! thank you (+ sorry if this has been asked before)!!

Kiwi

Will Baxter be romancable in OL2 as well? I know it's a weird ask but I'm curious 🤔

Chey (KorsetKitten)

hi!! i just wanna say i love your work, the our life games have easily become some of my favorites! :3 I’m not sure if this question has been asked or not yet, but in OL:N&F, let’s say you have one of the main leads as your crush and the other as your best friend, is there ever gonna be a part or something where you tell the other character about your crush on them? very sorry if it’s hard to understand or phrased oddly, i’m not good with words. hope you’re having a great day!!<3

elliot

Hello! I may have asked this question on some other place but I don't think it ever got answered, it's alright tho for I have since refined my question :] Anyways, considering the themes of OL2 (from what I can note, anyway) relates a lot to gender, figuring yourself out and such similar aspects, say, I have either a MC that identifies as female but presents in a more masculine way or a MC that identifies as a male but presents more feminine— gender non conforming, basically— would there be a chance in the future when gender questioning characters (*stares at Qiu and Ren*) begin to figure themselves out for them to ask about how they came to figure out their identity? How did you know? How did you know it was right? *Gender confused screaming*? Ect. This question of mine actually came up when I played my usual guy who dresses up with what society would consider feminine attire (skirts, dresses, pinks and my guy even has his hair up in two long pigtails (which looks super adorable, I'll have you know)), I didn't mind that there wasn't any comment considering there weren't any previous choices that may have had a statement that could have flagged for that sort of dialogue to pop up, also keeping in mind that the game is still in very early development and all. But also considering how adamant Ren is about "Boys Club" and all... (Then again, the silent shy type, don't think Ren would have had it in em' to ask anyway, I fear haha) Or do most people in the world of OL2 just not think of clothes the same way real life society does? A "clothes are just clothes, anyone can wear whatever makes them comfortable" sort of mindset? So that in connection would not matter to Ren cause, well, if the MC identifies as a boy then that's fine by him. ... this question came out longer than I expected, I also don't know if any of that made sense or not haha.

March

If The OL1 boys Baxter & Derek had pets what would they be? Cove already has fish so I was curious. Then made me start think of Qiu & Tamarack what pets would they have? not saying they have any. Just curious.

KiraAiros

Since this is the month I was born in, I have to ask: assuming they have infinite funds for their bithdays in this specific year and time to prepare for whatever planned, how would step 3 Cove, Derek and Baxter rather celebrate them? What about step 1 Qiu, Tamarack, Rennee and Baxter? And what about you? In this situation I would travel to the Maldives and have a spa day in a five star hotel.

Guilherme Farias

Thank you so much for making these games, they really helped me going through stressful times over the past couple of years. I started playing OL1 just before the step 3 moments dlc came out and I've been hooked since! :) If the OL1 boys planned dates for the MC, what would their go-to date ideas be? I'm thinking that Cove's would probably be a picnic on the beach, like in the step 3 patreon moment, but I'm always curious about Derek and Baxters! Again, thank you :)

Alana

Once again, I want to say thank you for your work and I’m extremely excited to see how OL2 develops going forward as a primary focus! Take a much time as you need! Omit my questions if they’ve been asked before or you can’t get answer them at the moment. 1. If the player selects for their relationship nature to be that of a crush with Tamarack or Qiu, will either of them be able to tell the player reciprocates their feelings whatsoever? 2. During the earlier stages of the game, will Ren or Vianca have a negative reaction at the notion you may like Tamarack or Qiu? Or if Tamarack or Qiu express they have a crush on the player? Kind of like a “Ewwww, how could you like a boy/girl?” type of reaction.

liumiu

Is step 4 Cove's hair canonically more straight or wavy?

Oliver

Would Baxter consider growing a mustache or something when he gets older? He doesn't strike be as a full beard type of guy, but I could perhaps see him having a "gentlemanly mustache" at some point lol

FluffyPuff

how did derek react/would react to the baxter being MC's partner (in the baxter timeline/route mind you )

Tkdigiboy

What is your favorite type of character trope to write? Is it the angst/ dramatic kind like baxter or maybe the fun loving energetic like derek? Thank you!

Mary Hoban

Hi GB Patch folks! How are you? I don't know everyone's name so I hope everyone is doing well~^^ It’s the first time I find a question to ask, (why am I stressed…?) and I'm hysterical to participate so sorry if I'm a little scattered… 😅 in short, I really love the designs of the game, if possible send my compliments to the artist. I especially love the LI designs and their different hairstyles. In OL1, without lying to you, I had my favourites, so I always chose, but for OL2, it's completely impossible for me to decide. I then said to myself that I was going to let the LI decide between each step. That's when I wondered, do they really choose or is it random? I mean, will the choices we make impact the LI choice for there hairstyles? Thanks again for all your work! My savings are ready for the kickstarter launch~ see you and have a nice evening/day!^^

Emma's dreams

Which step of life do you enjoy writing the most?

Sapphira Dae

Hello! Does GB Patch have an Instagram or an email that we can send fanart or animations to?

Sapphira Dae

How did you come up with the idea of the Moments mechanic? Do you ever get frustrated by the limitations of telling a story in a nonlinear way through Moments?

cam

Tamarack, Qui and MC spend a day at the amusement park. Who gets scared on the roller coaster or other rides, who gets on them all and who tries to win the biggest stuffed animal at a game stall?

StarKnight

Are any of the characters interested in mythology, and if so which ones (personally I'm fond of Greek/Roman)

Xina, Newgirl on the Block

With Qiu being gender fluid, will they ever experiment with she/her, or strictly he/him and they/them?

Xina, Newgirl on the Block

Okay, so. We know Baxter loves to get dolled up in a crisp, tailored suit, but how about something lacey and frilly? Because the boy is seriously pretty. Any lingerie in his closet? Does he know how to dance in heels?

neeks

I was curious about how much of OL2 you have planned at this stage. It's still pretty early in development so are you playing it by ear where future scenes are brainstormed when you get closer or do you have a vague idea for future moments and scenes?

Raine

Who's been your favorite character to write for in OL2 so far?

Doc_Witch

Hi! I've always related a lot with Miranda, I love her design and personality. She's so cute! I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the reason she invited the MC and Cove to her birthday party in step 2, before they really became friends. Was it an "invite everyone in the class" type of tradition? Or did she choose them specifically, and if so what drew her to them?

Michelle O

Kind of a silly question, but in OL1, what are the tiny particles zipping around in some of the indoor settings? Are they specks of dust illuminated by the light, or maybe little gnats flying around, or something completely different? Either way, I always thought it was an interesting touch.

Daniel Rowe

question time yay!! first off, i just wanna say how important your games were for me in my transition journey, especially post top surgery. it was really nice to see that my character could have scars just like me! now for the question!! first off, what are the leads most afraid of? and, on the other side of that coin, what motivates and encourages them? what are their life goals? thank you!! keep working hard and remember to rest 🫶

riley

Hi! I absolutely love the soundtrack to the first game. I've found it's great background music. Do you have a favorite track, and if so what?

Pineapple Greyhound

Hi! Ive Said it before but I recently became obsessed with your games and wanna say again how great they are and how big of a comfort they bring to my life~<3 but my question is do you already have a few characters put to the side already to romance later on in future DLC? Obviously that’s a long way away but thank you if you answer!

Pandaa Marie

When we contribute to the Kickstarter, how will submitting a name work? And If someone chooses the same name as us, will we get the opportunity to submit another name? How would the love interests from OL1 and OL2 react to their partner getting them a shirt that says 'I love my girlfriend' as a gag gift? And would any of them actually wear the shirt in public of their own volition? What is Cliff Noelani, and Pam's relationship like in step 4 without the kids present? Are they pretty close and do things like hang out, get together for dinner, or talk on the phone? Or do they more so exchange pleasantries when they see each other and leave it at that?

JitteryChild

Hello! I love your work! My main question would be. What kind of fashion styles does Baxter appreciate/like the most? And how would he feel about being with an MC who is a model?

Amber Castillo