My Murder Drones AU s1 e3 (Lily shory) part 1

Hey fellow Murder Drones fans and Gacha enthusiasts! I wanted to share a bit more about my creative process and the inspiration behind this specific episode, S1 E3, focusing on Lily. When I first started conceptualizing this Murder Drones AU, I really wanted to explore the backstories of some characters or even create new ones that fit within the universe's dystopian vibe. The idea of an 'Alternate Universe' is so captivating because it allows us to imagine 'what if' scenarios that deviate from the canon, offering fresh perspectives on beloved characters and worlds. For my Murder Drones AU, I envisioned a world where certain events unfolded differently, or where characters like Lily had a more fleshed-out human existence before the full drone apocalypse, giving their later transformations or struggles even more weight. Lily quickly became a central figure for me. You see, while the original series is amazing, there's so much room to imagine what life was like before the drones went rogue, or for characters who might exist on the fringes. My goal with Lily was to give her a really compelling, and honestly, quite tragic, origin story. In this episode, you see Young Lily struggling with bullies – something a lot of us can relate to, even if our circumstances aren't quite as dark as hers! The scenes where her family is threatened, and especially the moments hinting at her 'dead parents' (as you might have noticed from some of the image text), are crucial to understanding her future motivations and personality in this AU. I believe that giving characters a strong foundation of past trauma or defining moments makes their journey much more impactful. It wasn't easy to convey such heavy themes using Gacha Club, but I tried my best to use the expressions and scene setups to get the emotion across. Speaking of Gacha Club, it’s an incredible tool for bringing these fan-made stories to life! For those wondering about my process, I usually start by outlining the key emotional beats of a scene. Then, I dive into Gacha Club, carefully choosing character poses, facial expressions, and backgrounds. The 'Walls', 'Floor', 'BG Page' and 'Grad.' options you see in the OCR are super helpful for setting the mood. Sometimes it takes a lot of adjusting, like using the 'Opacity' settings for effects, to get it just right. I really enjoy experimenting with the different 'Slots' to create interactions between characters like Lily, her mom, and the bullies. It's like directing a miniature play! The flexibility of Gacha Club really lets me bring my vision for this Murder Drones AU to life, panel by panel. If you're thinking of making your own Murder Drones Gacha AU, I highly recommend focusing on character development and using the scene-building tools creatively. Don't be afraid to tackle complex emotions; Gacha Club can be surprisingly versatile. I'm always trying to push the boundaries of what I can create with it. I hope diving into Lily's early struggles helps you connect with her character even more and makes you excited for future episodes!