Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 05, 2007, 07:21:22 PM
Introduction
[/B]War finds itself in the hearts of leaders. Waiting for the time it can be released. But when countries find themselves in this position, hatred is formed. With hatred, how can there ever be peace?
What becomes of enemies after the war is over? Can they ever find a balance between peace and hate? But what of the neutral countries? Can old ties survive? So many questions, and so many possible outcomes, can we really know how to create peace?
The story takes place in a time of magic and fantasy. Where Kings and Queens reign supreme. It is a story of romance, death, destruction and deceit. This is a tale of A Forgotten Legend.
Kingdom Descriptions
[/B]-Latera Kingdom-
Capital: Soren
Population: 4,264
Rulers: King Augustos and Queen Miiren
History/Desc. : After the Ancients Revolution, the country has lived in peace, and has made friends with the neighboring countries. Despite the high life expectancy rate, the country has a fairly low population, 65% of whom are from ages 10-30.
-Tequin Kingdom-
Capital: Tanzen
Population: 12,741
Rulers: King Zekix and Queen Meisa
History/Desc. : Discovered in 739, it is a relatively new country due to celebrate its 400th anniversary this year. This country has made relatively good ties politically, however, they have been known to make bad family decisions.
-Nellaf-
Capital: Nellaf City
Population: 12,476
Rulers: Executive Larson
History/Desc. : After the Revolution of 874, it was no longer a colony of Tequin. It chose to become a Democracy. Its first Executive was Executive Memi, who became the first female leader of the time. The country has since then kept good ties with Tequin, and has become a great ally to Letera. This country does have problems with anti-equal rights organizations though.
Characters
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-Daniel- (Main Character)
Age: 24
Weapon: Swords (I know its cliche, but it makes sense!)
Desc. : Born on March 21, 1115 in the Capital City of Soren (Latera), he was a child who loved swords. Given his first sword on his 13th birthday (his mother scared to death at the time), he practiced with it everyday. Joining the military at the age of 18, he rose through the ranks to become Captain of the Guard. On one mission, he met Tera, the daughter of the King and Queen of Latera. They became the best of friends right away. Daniel soon had a crush on the royal princess, and started to try and impress her. When the princess was captured (along with her father), he was the one to lead the rescue party. When the party got there, however, Daniel headed to the princess himself. Daniel is overconfident and sometimes arrogant, yet can be nice and calm.
-Tera- (Princess)
Weapon: Bow/Arrow
Age: 23
Desc. : Born January 2, 1116 to King Augustos and Queen Miiren of Latera, she was practically a child prodigy. She could play the piano by age 4, and learned violin by age 6. She also learned archery from her older brother Dren. She won the Tri-Country Archery Compition in 1131. She also has a younger sister named Leya. One day while being escorted to a neighboring city, she met Daniel. Unknowing he liked her, she kept her feelings to herself. She is like the ocean, calm and flowing when she's happy, violent and ferocious when she's angry.
-Zachary- (Villian)
Age: 25
Born December 30, 1114 to King Zekix and Queen Meisa, he was a premature baby. Weak and fragile at birth, he would grow to be a strong and healthy child. Taking dueling (dunno if thats the right word to use) lessons at 10, he soon learned that he was fine with swords, but magic was his new passion. And so, he learned from the mage Sai until age 23. On February 3, 1136, King Zekix and Queen Meisa died in the Ocean from sharks (who were eaten for dinner the next day). But instead of leaving the throne to just Zack, they left most of it to their adopted daughter, Megan (3/4 to be exact). Zack, who had some real anger issues, took his section and created the new country of Senkard.
-Megan- (Leader)
Weapon: Saxophone
Age: 17
Adopted child of King Zekix and Queen Meisa, she proves to be an excellent leader. Courageous and loyal, she leads the country of Tequin. Even though she can be a bit too friendly with enemies, she does well keeping Tequin out of harm's way. She is also gifted at the magical arts. She uses a newly developed instrument called the saxophone to cast her spells. She also plays it for fun, and entertains guests with it. (Saxophone is the correct spelling!!)
-Braeden- (Scholar)
Weapon: Staffs, and some other stuff I am feeling to lazy to post.
Age: 19
Born on July 5, 1120, Braeden is a very smart person. He went to a very private school when he was younger, and now is a scholar at a local (local as in Soren area in Latera) university. He is also the understudy of the mage Mose. Though discouraged at times, Braeden keeps trying. He's also generally kind and compassionate, he also feels a lot of sympathy for others.
-Ryan- (Blacksmith)
Weapon: Hammer/Hard Gloves/Axe
Age: 28
Born August 4, 1111, Ryan is a strong person. As a child he dreamed of becoming a blacksmith. In his teen years, he worked hard to get enough money to go work under the great blacksmith Geminis. Brave and arrogant, Ryan is also very outgoing and demanding of attention.
-Anna- (Florist)
Weapon: Staff/Flower Scents
Age: 27
Born May 15, 1112, Anna has enjoyed flowers since she was a small child. On warm sunny days, she would walk into the nearby forests and pick flowers along the paths. Although, now a days, wild flowers are hard to come by. So, she grows them for her own business, and naturally, she is a florist. Her and Ryan have been great friends for ages, what will happen to their friendship if Ryan does go to become a blacksmith?
-Erin-
Weapon: Stick/Staff/Hard Gloves
Age: 18
Born October 3, 1121, Erin has never known her real family. Left in an orphanage until age 16, she has lived on her own for two years. Learning how to survive in the wilderness has made her an excellent hunter and survival guide. She may sometimes feel heartless, but will protect her friends until death... if she had any. Erin is collective and always knows how to get out of a tight situation.
-Killian- (Ex-Church Military Officer)
Weapon: Sword/Gun/Whip
Age: 30
Born June 11, 1109, Killian was a child of pirates. At age 12, he was sent to a church where he worked a number of different jobs. At age 18, he decided to join the church military and in two years became a high ranking officer. But soon after, he killed his friend Ian, he swore he'd repent, and help the next person he saw. But, he went into hiding instead. Killian is shy, and doesn't talk much. He tries to stay away from one on one conversations.
Main NPC's:
-Leya- (Princess)
Age: 4
Born February 16, 1135. Leya is a very young girl. She absolutely loves her teddy Mr. Snuggles. But in night, she disappears along with her teddy. What happened to her? What happened to Mr. Snuggles?
-Executive Larson- (Leader)
Age: 67
Leader of Nellaf, he works with Megan to try and keep the peace between Tequin and Senkard. This however, is a futile effort.
Screens
[/B]The title screen image:
From the Introduction
(this one was half way through the fade out transition)
Lefur City (Probably going to change the name...)
Armory/Weaponry (whatever you want to call it)
The game over screen
Systems made so far--and not broken!
[/B]Internal Clock
Seasonal Day/Night
Seasons
Seasonal Random Weather
Systems In development
[/B]Running System (I broke it. :( )
Dodge System
Town Person Relations (On certain dates or points they give stuff -- only certain ones can--this is possibly thanks to the internal clock system! :) )
Mini-game/job/things so far:
--Coffee Shop Maze
Move the coffee bags in front of you to get to make a path to the large piles of coffee bags. 10 available plays per month. Pays 500 coren.
Location: Coffee Shop in Soren. In the Latera National Bank/Soren Resturant Area.
Current Amount of Mini-quests available:
1
--Current Goal:
Create the largest city in Latera (Which isn't the capital either.)
So, post away I guess...
Who can guess where I make Charas references to in my descriptions... and what year the game takes place?
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 05, 2007, 09:24:49 PM
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Originally posted by A Forgotten Legend
So, post away I guess...
I forgot I had said not to post until I said they could... so, "ok". you can post.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 05, 2007, 10:02:36 PM
Post by: game_maniac on June 06, 2007, 01:44:33 PM
In contrast, I think the characters are very well developed, hopefully they'll have an interesting back story.
As for screenshots, looking very good. Can't see any flaws except on the second one, where the sprites look gigantic in contrast with the chipset. Never been a fan of "tubby" charsets, but to each it's own.
Apart from that, I think you've made great use of those chipsets we all know and love, and you even have some chip sets I've never seen before, which is always refreshing.
Overall, a worthy addition to the "Games" section, I'll be checking this once in a while.
Post by: Dragonium on June 06, 2007, 01:52:04 PM
xDDDDD
I love that.
The game looks pretty good so far. Not a lot more I can say at the moment.
Post by: Prpl_Mage on June 06, 2007, 06:21:30 PM
Although I do get annoyed by the son of a pirate called Killian
that kills Ian, sounds like it was his destiny somehow no?
Post by: CoolZidane on June 06, 2007, 06:28:14 PM
Need music for this game? If you do, I'd be willing to contribute. I can't promise immediate results, but I'll try my best.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 06, 2007, 09:08:16 PM
Dragonium, you missed some.
Post by: Bluhman on June 06, 2007, 10:20:17 PM
The Mage, Mose...
Great Blacksmith Geminis...
Any I'm missin', hun?
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 07, 2007, 12:54:04 AM
Post by: Bluhman on June 07, 2007, 01:28:29 AM
Also, the game takes place in 1139.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 07, 2007, 02:54:52 PM
Post by: Dragonium on June 07, 2007, 08:31:05 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 07, 2007, 11:34:11 PM
Does everyone give up?
Post by: aboutasoandthis on June 07, 2007, 11:48:56 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 08, 2007, 12:37:12 PM
It was the mage Sai. This one was in the description for Zachary.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on June 24, 2007, 10:54:23 AM
Post by: Moosetroop11 on June 24, 2007, 01:50:53 PM
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King Zekix and Queen Meisa died in the Ocean from sharks (who were eaten for dinner the next day)
Eew. The king and queen's body parts would still be mostly whole inside the sharks at that point XD
Looks good so far.
Post by: Phayre on June 24, 2007, 01:58:10 PM
Post by: Roland_Deschain on July 15, 2007, 05:36:34 AM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on July 15, 2007, 05:17:43 PM
Post by: omegarirue on July 17, 2007, 05:09:41 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on July 17, 2007, 05:37:07 PM
So, what kind of "WTF" was meant?
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Post by: omegarirue on July 17, 2007, 05:38:43 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on July 17, 2007, 05:43:20 PM
Now let's go back to on-topic posting! :)
I wish there were more hours in the day to get this done. =p I've been working on Soren Fields for 2 days... and I have half a map done.
*sigh* Hopefully it pays off. I'm happy I have gotten my season system done though... that made it so I have about 35 common events (made it more separated so i could find problems easier)...
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on July 30, 2007, 09:56:54 PM
Anyway, gonna add some new screens (only some pictures really no screens. Sorry!)and some other stuff... Blah blah blah....
Also, I need an opinion on something, which of these look better?
This one:
or this one?:
Post by: Phayre on July 30, 2007, 10:59:49 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on July 30, 2007, 11:06:23 PM
Post by: Razor on July 31, 2007, 03:02:21 AM
This game: Lookin' good. I like the various references.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on August 04, 2007, 04:37:08 PM
Post by: Phayre on August 05, 2007, 08:53:33 PM
Speaking of facesets.... I have faceset work to do. I'm off! WOOSH!
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on August 09, 2007, 12:28:28 PM
I just noticed that all of my characters but Executive Larson have Blue Eyes. O_o.
Post by: Phayre on August 11, 2007, 11:48:09 PM
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on August 14, 2007, 05:02:45 PM
Yes. 8/30. I will plan on having the finished up Opening Scene, as well as adding in one more town, having an almost finished Gypsy Woods, and it will feature one boss.
Nothing really too enjoying will come from the storyline exept for maybe one thing.
Characters available will be Daniel, Braeden, and Ryan in that order.
Places available to be accessed will be:
Soren, Soren Fields, Lefur, Gypsy Woods
Mini-games:
1 (The coffee house one)
Mini-quest things:
1 (A broken vase!)
This will also be a test to see whether my season system works well, or if I have to get rid of it. (O_o)
So... um... what do ya think?
So, if you catch me on charas, and I don't have a reason for it, tell me to log off and work on AFL.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on August 24, 2007, 05:53:24 PM
So, Demo date is the 30th. :)
I, of course will be at school all day that day, so hopefully I can put the game up that evening after Marching Band practice.
I believe it should be a bit more than a half an hour of Game play.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on September 08, 2007, 10:58:07 PM
Download Link 1:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/592e6c/
Download Link 2:
http://hosted.filefront.com/AForgottenLegen/
CLICK ON "A FORGOTTEN LEGEND DEMO" not the other one.
Things to notice: The Watch and Braeden's Directions common events aren't working, so... yeah....
After Leaving Soren (after getting Braeden) You need to turn RIGHT to get to the next town.
EDIT:
...wait... I posted three times... without... anyone... else... posting... v_v...and no comments about it...
Second Post:
ACK! I was going to wait... another 2 days before kicking my game thread... but... I just had to... ah!
*Goes to Unmod to satisfy last of kicking urge*
This post:
...I feel depressed... no comments....
NOTICE!!!!!!! YOU NEED TO ADD THIS SWITCH EVENT OR THE SEASONS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK!!!!!
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Post by: Roland_Deschain on September 08, 2007, 11:09:12 PM
IT BURNS! Kill the witch! Kill it!!!
lol. I can't download from my work computer, but when I get home I will.
Post by: aboutasoandthis on September 08, 2007, 11:48:04 PM
I started out next to a swan and a woman swimming with no character. I had to go into the system and change this to include one. I'm assuming Daniel was the supposed one.
If there was a storyline here, I couldn't find it. There wasn't even an intro. I had no idea what to do. I think I had one mission to find a little girl after talking to her sister, but I couldn't finish the mission which leads me to another problem.
Dialogue. When adding text that takes up more than one line, you cannot assume that the text will fix itself to your box. You need to go in manually and test it to make sure all of the text fits in the box.
The mapping is...well...crap. I even looked at the maps that were in the Loaded game files. The biggest problem with your maps stems from its use of color. You often put similar colors next to each other without some kind of eye-popping complementary color somewhere.
The city was overall very grey. Most of this comes from the grey floors being next to the blue-grey walls. The mountainy area was light green. They only had a matching brown and nothing else. No water, no flowers, no animals. The other towns were mainly dark green. I think it came from its chipset. Even though you're using Refmap chipsets, your game has a very low saturation which is wierd.
Your houses and buildings still need change. I like architecture so the building you made kind of wierded me out. You're still doing the strange walls and house shapes. That university especially is just...funky looking.
I did like the music. It was very pleasant to listen to. I only wish I had found some cutscenes to see how you personally use it. I also liked how your download was 10 Megabytes, but after installing, it was back to 25. How did you do that? This could be really useful.
Advice
-Experiment with Color so the game is Eye-Popping.
-Use pieces from other Refmap chipsets for more detail.
-Play Ara Fell for inspiration.
-BETA-TEST.
Final Score: 2/5 For its obvious potential, but not being well executed.
Post by: Bluhman on September 09, 2007, 12:24:32 AM
Well, I played it. Basically, I really don't know what's going on so far, but as soon as I started playing, interested in figuring out if you did any other unique programming than a season system or whatnot, I tried pushing down shift, and as soon as I did, I began to move like I was CRAAAaaAAAaaaAAAzy. So, I began moving around at blinding speeds that I couldn't control. I stopped playing for a moment to check what your running code had, and as soon as I stepped into the Common Events tab and saw the running code, I saw your comment: BROKEN. It was indeed broken, but wasn't disabled from the game.
So remember AFL, when you have non-working code in the game, and you definitely know it's there, disable it.
Post by: aboutasoandthis on September 09, 2007, 12:42:01 AM
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Originally posted by Bluhman
About, to fix the intro, you have to set the start position to the map named 'Opening Questions'.
Thanks. I'll edit my post tomorrow with something proper.
Post by: Vlad Shadeu on September 09, 2007, 12:45:52 AM
it looked cool.
i thought about downloading.
i read andsoabouthis and bluhman and now i'm scared.
i guess i'll download it.
but i'm still scared
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on September 09, 2007, 01:11:54 AM
Ack. I hate it when I forget something. Sorry people!
The story will be widened a bit farther in the game.
Aboutso, thanks. Well, I was trying to make it so then you have to explore the city.
That's how you get Braeden.
You have to explore to find things.
If anyone can help me fix up some of my coding, please, help me. For example, the Watch and Braeden's Directions common events need fixed.
I guess I do need to fix up some of my maps. I think my best on was Doren Falls (If you got there ^^' ).
I think the music was the part i did the best on.
Next demo, I'll redo Soren. As that was probably the worst map. v.v
I'm really sorry about the Starting position error. I didn't realize that! I must've changed it when I put in the swimming girl character.
Hm... what else do i want to say...
I'll fix some things up and upload a fixed version.
If you skip through the dialog too quickly, you'll miss things. Also, I had a few appearances of charas people as well. (That aren't mentioned in my opening post).
...I'll most likely add more to that opening scene to get more from it. Any other suggestions would be helpful.
Now to redo Soren! *Runs off*
BTW, all i did was Right Click my folder, click Send to "FOLDERNAME.zip". Nothing special. :)
EDIT: Now I remember, I know I didn't format some of the text for some NPC's in Soren. Like the two in front of the Cafe'. I'll have to experiment in editing the chipsets to match my needs (A Cafe' sign, a restaurant sign, Bank sign etc.)
EDIT 2: http://files.filefront.com/Crystal+Falls+Gameszip/;8510663;;/fileinfo.html
Fixed some parts. Hopefully things work. Disabled the Running system. Starting position fixed.
Also, there should be no one in the party in the System Tab.
Post by: omegarirue on October 08, 2007, 02:53:27 PM
PM me. Also the the game is looking good. I hate those char graphics though xd.
Post by: A Forgotten Legend on October 11, 2007, 11:12:03 PM