# [Godot] [Recruitment] Stitched Secrets: Fatal Fashion — Looking for a Development Team
### A 2D Visual Novel — Romance, Fashion & Mystery
Hello! I'm looking for creative and dedicated people interested in joining the development team of Stitched Secrets: Fatal Fashion, an original 2D visual novel.
## About the Game
Stitched Secrets: Fatal Fashion is a narrative-driven visual novel combining three main elements: romance, fashion and mystery.
The story takes place in Valmere, a fictional city known for its elegance, fashion and beautiful appearances.
Its motto is:
"In Valmere, fashion dresses appearances."
Beneath its sophisticated image, however, the city hides corruption, secrets and complicated relationships between its inhabitants.
The main story takes place in 2023 and follows an unnamed protagonist who returns to Valmere at the age of 23, years after her mother's mysterious death.
While trying to rebuild her life and fulfill her dream of opening her own fashion atelier, she gradually becomes involved in an investigation that reveals much more about the city and its past than she initially expected.
## Main Features
- Mystery and investigation: Discover clues, connect information, investigate characters and uncover secrets.
- Romance and relationships: Five love interests, each with individual personalities, backgrounds and relationship dynamics.
- Fashion and customization: Create outfits, serve clients, manage an atelier and participate in fashion-related events.
- Player choices: Decisions influence dialogue, relationships, reputation and certain narrative outcomes.
- World exploration: Discover different districts, locations and social environments throughout Valmere.
The full story is planned to be extensive, but the initial development focus is a playable demo.
## Art Direction
The game follows a stylized 2D visual novel aesthetic.
Its visual identity combines elegance, vintage-inspired elements and a slightly mysterious atmosphere.
I'm particularly interested in French architectural influences, detailed environments, expressive characters and clothing designs that reflect the personalities of the cast.
## Current Recruitment Priority
### Programmer — Main Priority
I'm currently prioritizing finding a programmer familiar with Godot 4 (can be another plataform too) who would be interested in helping develop the game's systems.
Some planned responsibilities include:
- Dialogue and branching choice systems.
- Character interactions and relationship tracking.
- Save and load systems.
- Menus and user interface implementation.
- Atelier gameplay mechanics.
- Investigation and clue notebook systems.
- General gameplay implementation and integration.
The initial goal is to create a playable demo, developing and testing the systems step by step.
### Other Open Positions
UI/UX Designer
- Menus and interface design.
- In-game screens and visual consistency.
- Player experience and interface organization.
Sound Designer
- Sound effects.
- Environmental ambience.
- Audio elements that help establish the game's atmosphere.
The 2D illustration and character art collaboration is currently being discussed separately.
## Project Status
The project is currently in pre-production.
I'm the creator and writer, responsible for the narrative direction, worldbuilding and original soundtrack.
A considerable amount of planning has already been done regarding the story, characters, world and gameplay systems. I'm now working on organizing the development process and building a small team.
## Collaboration
At the moment, there is no upfront payment available.
I'm considering a possible future revenue-sharing arrangement if the game generates revenue. Any such arrangement would need to be discussed and agreed upon clearly before collaboration begins.
I'm looking for people interested in a respectful, organized and potentially long-term creative collaboration.
## Interested?
Please reply to this thread with:
- A little about yourself and your experience.
- Your area of interest.
- Examples of previous projects or a portfolio, if available.
- Your availability and any questions about the project.
You can also contact me through Discord: akirazinha_morioka
Thank you for your time and interest!
I'm excited to find people who would like to help bring Stitched Secrets: Fatal Fashion to life. ♡