Yeah, I tend to get very ... side-tracked when I have the chance to write character biographies. I love to write, and sometimes, I get carried away! Be that as it may, but, if it gets too confusing, I'll remove some of them. As for Lavapho, hourglasshero, was the origin of the name. It comes from the words lava and phoca, which is the Latin word for harbor seals.
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I most certainly will support your game! I understand your little obsession, I used to be like that. I was obsessed with making EVERYTHING perfect. Then I realized... I'd be twenty by the time I got this game done. o3o;
Regarding some pointers, I would say... do everything in moderation. Don't overload yourself and take your time. n_n