An Epic Legend (Demo available last page)

[JekHazit]

Epic...

[S. Leon]

Originally posted by RockJohnAxe


Dont think you are completely stuck to the story line.

That.
Made no sense.

And about the maps, I suggested that you also add some detail to the ground, you know, like cracks, weeds, stones. That kind of stuff. If there isn't anything you can use sorts, it's quite easy to just copy and paste from another chipset. If you're having problems saving as 256 Colours from there, save it using a program called ultimate paint (Google is your friend). Yeah, I gave a bit too much information, I'm too kind lol

Oh yeah, and would you mind seperating Cloud and Black Mage?
Cloud just doesn't seem very "Mage-ish" to me. And he's emo.

[lilsniffs3]

Some thoughts:

Keep everyone in the same style.
Make Sonic characters in human forms, with Tails named "Miles," etc.
Name Demon of Pwn something else. Red Eternium (No clue either) perhaps? DPS Ninja, Shade, Blade?

[RockJohnAxe]

About the Maps and there lack of "Detail":  Honestly, most of the maps or rooms are on a much larger scale than the screen can see at one time. There are plently of extra details spread throughout. Most of the Screen shots i posted i dont feel are the best looking spots for a static Screen shot, but i just wanted to show the areas.

Demon of Pwn WILL NOT be changed or altered in any way.  The Demon of Pwn was my friends original character that became corrupt and started My whole Book (which this is based off of My world. [And my book is originally based off DnD sessions lol])

As for the Sonic characters. Im still debating whether to keep them in or not. Ive had a few people express interest in playing Him or his pals. Plus i must say, some of Sonics(and knuckles) abilities are pretty sweet.

As for the request to remove the black Mage from the must pick cloud deal. Not gonna hapen guys. im sorry. Black Mage is one of, if not THE BEST caster in the entire game that you can get. He has been slightly buffed to reflect the Special Choice you must make. As well as he can use Materia which was originally designed for Cloud only. So he is Major Good.

This game isnt about being all the Same style. Infact i like it more and more blending everything together. Sure it doesnt look as fitting but the game plays out just the same... and damn its Fun.

[RockJohnAxe]

Alright guys... So ive further updated my initial post with more information. But i shall also place most of the new info here to make it easier to find. Also i added a few locations and some more characters (which i wont re-copy here)

Important Features

Lockpicking – The Rogue is the only one who can successfully pick Most Locks. Locked Things are all over the World, so it is a very helpful skill that can wield some Helpful or even Powerful Items. Although its possible to find Lock picking tools to pick some of the Easier Locks with any character.

Time Clock – The Clock of Time Ticks and Tocks. Depending on which you set it too (Tick or Tock) Time Chests Appear around the world.  Time Chests are extremely Powerful Chests holding some of the Better loot in the game. Tick Time Chests are Blue while Tock Time Chests are Purple.  Although to find both Tick and Tock chests all over the World will take some hunting.

Engineering – The Robot and the Goblin can Learn Engineering. Although they don’t start with the knowledge it is Trainable.  Engineering allows you to use Special Devices located around the world to open new areas or get extra loot.  One of the More Awesome Engineering Abilities is the Ability to make yourself Armor/Weapons, items and even Spells/skills. To make something with Engineering you will need to get all the Materials(items) as well as have High enough Engineering skill. The Engineering Table is in the Heroes Den in Times End.
Examples: Large Metal Plate + Solid Steel = Custom Robot Plate
Explosive Powder + Metal Screws = Lesser Grenade
Book: Greater Heal + Solid Steel = Hi-Tech Regen Device

Equipment Crafting (Blacksmithing/Leatherworking/Alchemy) – Although not Trainable skills like Engineering, there are many Characters/Trainers around the world that will make you items if you bring them materials.  Tip: Don’t Sell anything you find in a Time Chest unless your REALLY desperate for Cash or Your 100% sure its not used in any Craftings..
Examples:   Rapier + Sharp Stones = Jagged Slicer
Minute Masher + Blue Sapphire = Hour Masher
Hour Masher + Time Opal = Millennia Masher
Fairy Flower + Stomper Root = Stoneskin Potion
Fairy Flower + Lesser Healing Potion = Greater Healing Potion

Teleport Runes and Scrolls – Teleport Runes allow you to set a “Rune” anywhere in the World. When you use a Teleport Scroll it will instantly Teleport you to your Set “Rune”. Also There is an item you can buy from Times End to Teleport you to Times end.  Also as you progress through the game, you open up Portals to different locations from Times End.

[RockJohnAxe]

Also here are Two of the First world maps you will adventure through. I drew these up pretty quick just to give you more concept of what im talking about.

The Phoenix Hills



The Flame Skar

[Prpl_Mage]

Still, looks great and all.  But I actually think that making human doppelgangers of all your videogame characters would be better.
You don't need to remove skills or equipment or such, just make them at least look original.
'Cuz Sonic has never fitted into a game with humans(except the first ones with robotnik). Just look at the latest, Robotnik and the princess' shading= yay, good graphics. Sonic and his pals= Barely any shading at all, they just don't fit in.

So, I suggest to make human doppelgangers as people said before. Don't remove anyone, just change the resources used in battle, world map and facesets ect.

[RockJohnAxe]

Sonic/tails and knuckles have been removed as pickable  characters. Although they are all attainable later through a large, sneaky Chain of events/quests. But much easier to get than say goku or Mario. As well as there is a Secret Quest when you have Sonic unlocked to get Super Sonic .
and its definately a late game/end game type thing.
Im also thinking of putting an ultimate dungeon in the game after you have beaten the game

[RockJohnAxe]

After much Debate and testing... ive decided to remove the Gun Slinger as a Support hero. I found he was just a watered down weaker version of the Archer.

But to compensate ive Modified the "Blue Dragon"

Now when you pick "The Dragon" you actually get to choose between a Red Dragon, Blue Dragon, Green Dragon (poison) and a Bronze Dragon (Lightning) Although there stats are completely the same and they use the same gear, they have a completely different ability list.

[RockJohnAxe]

Sry been really busy... Im moving in August so the house is a Mess. But here it is... Part 4 of the Story!!

I have also updated my First Post basically just adding this in. So check out my first post if u want the Entire Story.



Part 4:

The Heroes jump into the Time Portal and hope for the Best.
“Im going to too father.” Says Thalithous. “I will return a Hero.”
With that Thalithous Jumps through the Portal.
“noo… Son… why…” Benithous shakes his head. “God Speed son…”




   The Heroes first sight upon landing is a Large Army of Time Guards. They have amassed their entire force at this one spot.  In the distance you can spot a large Red Demon Portal.  Below the portal you can see an Army of Demons. The heroes meet up with a Much younger Benithous and Tymus as well as the Time Heroes of Old.  You explain to Past Tymus what has happened.
 “Your saying there is more than one Demon Lord here?!” exclaims Tymus! The Heroes just nod, confirming his Fear. “Then this must end now Heroes! Prepare your troops Benithous we attack now!”
Thalithous lands on the ground.
“Who is this boy?!” Benithous Says as he draws his Weapon.
“Ha! You look so young Father.” Replies Thalithous “I am your son from the future, I have come to help all Time in this Dire Hour.”
“Brave and stupid… just like your Father” chuckles Benithous. “Let me guess… your name is Thalithous.”
“How did you know father?” questions Thalithous.
“Its just what I always planned to name my Child. But enough sappy Talk crap, we got a War to win”
“Right..” says Thalithous as he draws his weapon.
“Charge!!” Yells Tymus as you all rush the Demon Hordes.

   The two Armies clash in an apocalyptic Battle. During the Slaughter-fest The Future Demon Lord flies down from the sky and begins wreaking havoc on the Time Guards. “Take down the Demon Lord” Yells Tymus. Moments later the Heroes notice a big monstrous creature coming through the Demon Portal.
“It’s the Demon Lord from our time!” exclaims Tymus “This is it boys! Give it all you got!”
The Battle Rages on for a while but it becomes very clear that you are fighting a losing battle. With the Demon army outnumbering the Time guard by two to one and Both Demon Lords Shrugging off your Best attacks, Things aren’t looking good. One of the Past Time Heroes, Lina Feather was her name, speaks up.
“I know how to kill the Demon Lord Tymus.”  Tymus’s eyes Widen.
“I am a warrior of Heaven gifted with A Magical Bow of Light.  I have been taught how to make an Ultimate Light Arrow… that should be enough to Mortally Wound the Demon Lord.”
“It almost sounds to easy!” Tymus chuckles.
“If only it was that easy Tymus…” Lina Bows her head, and then glances to the Sky. “The Ultimate Light arrow needs to be made with a Soul… a Soul of a Pure Hearted Person…”
“I will do it!!” Shouts Your Hero.
“NO…. I will do it…” Replies Lina quickly. “This is my purpose. My light will slice through the Darkness.”
“Do what you must Lina… I have faith.” Says Tymus quietly.
“Fair well friends… and Good luck” And with that Lina focus’s here entire being into a single golden Arrow. She Loads her bow and Pulls it back.
“May the gods Guide my Arrow to Victory…” She releases the String sending the Blazing Bolt of Light hurtling towards the Demon Lord. As the arrow flies away the Light shining around Lina starts to fade as she slowly collapses to the ground Lifeless. The arrow Flies past the war zone at ridiculous Speeds. Tymus Smiles as he sees the Arrow heading straight for the Demon Lord. Benithous Stops slaughtering Demons and looks up to See the Blazing Arrow Fly over his Head.
“God Speed…” he whispers to himself.
The arrow flies Straight into the Past Demon Lords Chest. The Arrow Peirces his Flesh ripping a giant hole in his Torso. Fiery Blood Spews from the Wound as the Past Demon Lord lets out a Giant roar.  The roar shatters the earth and sends creatures near the Demon Lord flying in all directions.  He falls to one knee grabbing the wound and oozing Fiery Blood from His Mouth.
“You will… pay for this… You meddling Fools… You will all die!!” The Past Demon Lord Bellows. He coughs up more Fiery Blood after wards. The Future Demon Lord flies over to the Past Demon Lord.
“Its weird seeing the Past relive itself… but this time… im prepared” Cackles the Future Demon Lord.
He grabs the Past Demon lord by the Shoulders, gripping him so hard his fingers rips through his Flesh.
“This time Tymus… You will not win This day…” He starts absorbing the Past Demon Lord into himself.
“Noooo!! Stop him!!” Yells Tymus.
“Its too late Tymus… “ The Demon Lord Chuckles as he Finishes Absorbing the Past Demon Lord.  All Combat ceases, while everyone’s attention is drawn to the Demon Lord.  Large Spikes Burst from His skin as his size grows much larger.  After a Bright red flash the Demon Lord has finished his Transformation.
“Bwahaha… I have become Ultimate!!” Laughs the Demon Lord. “Not even you, Tymus, can stop me now!”
“That’s what you think Beast!!” Tymus yells as he unleashes some Lightining Bolts that Crash right into the Demon Lord. The attack doesn’t even phase him.
“I told you Tymus… All hope is lost!” The Demon Lord Swings his Big Demon Blade and slaughters a whole group of Time guards and Demons. Laughing the Demon Lord Breathes a fiery Blast at Tymus who Avoids it at the Last Second.  The Ground Explodes as the Blast hits sending Debris Everywhere.
“This is hopeless…” Tymus drops his Staff. “This wasn’t supposed to happen…”
“Tymus you cant give up!!” Yells your Hero. “There is no Fate! The Future is what you make it Tymus!”
A voice Echoes through in the Heroes Heads.  “Heroes…. This is Father Time. I may have a idea how to stop the Demon Lord, but it is a Dangerous chance.”
“What is it… we are willing to try anything” Reply the Heroes.
“Who are you talking to?” Asks Tymus.
“Father Time… Can you not hear him Tymus?” Question the Heroes.
“What? You can hear him? Only the most Powerful of Time Lords can Hear Father Times Voice.”
“That doesn’t matter now Heroes. Listen carefully. I can open a portal to a Void space in Time and we can try to Trap him.  The difficult part is going to be knocking him into the Portal because we already tried this Trick on him once.” Explains Father Time.
“I understand Father Time… I know what todo… Open up that Portal.” The Heroes Ready themselves. “Tymus, Benithous and the Rest of you Time Guard… Stand back. We will end this now”
A Large Purple Portal starts to take shape on the Battle Field.
“Hahaha… whats this Tymus? Another Push him into the Portal Trick?” The Demon Lord has himself a Great laugh.
The Heroes Charge the Demon Lord. “Its time to Taste Defeat Demon!!”
“Bring it!” replies the Demon Lord. “I have become Much Stronger than you could even Fathom.”
The Heroes engage the Demon Lord in a Desperate Struggle.  The Heroes actually manage to fight Toe to Toe with the Demon Lord for a while.  Each successful attack against the Demon Lord seems to make the heroes glow brighter and brighter.  The Demon Lord Smashes two of the Heroes away and raises his Enormouse Blade into the Air readying a Deadly Slash.
“Father!! He is going to kill them! We must help!” Yells Thalithous as he Rushes to help.
“No!! son its too Dangerous!” Yells Benithous. “Damn boy get back here!”
The Demon Lord swings his blade towards one of the stunned Heroes but Thalithous Flies in and Deflects his deadly attack. The demons Blade crashes into the ground.
“Meddling Pest!”  The Demon Grabs Thalithous with his Giant spiked Hand and crushes him fiercely, breaking bones. Flames envelope The Demons hand burning Thalithous.  The Demon then tosses Thalithous’s Corpse to the Ground and focus’s back on the Heroes.
“Nnnnoooo!!! You bastard!!” Benithous Grabs his Weapon ready to attack.
“Benithous stop! You must survive this or Thalithous will never exist.” Says Tymus trying to stop Benithous. Benithous growls in anger at the Situation.
Your hero Strikes the Demon Lord squarely in the chest. The Demon takes a step back from the impact.
“That’s for Thalithous you Beast” Your words inspire you even more.
The Demon Swings his large blade, but misses as you jump high into the Air. Thoughts of Segmond and how he was killed invade your mind granting a new Power to your attacks. You come falling down from the air and strike the Demon lord with such a thunderous force he stumbles backwards to the ground. Fiery Blood flows from the Fresh Wound.
“You will pay for that worm!” Says the Demon as he scrambles back to his Feet.
“He’s doing it!” Exclaims Tymus.
The Demon Lord Breathes a Blast of Fiery Death at Your Hero.  Your hero Grins and stands his ground.  The Blast smokes you dead on causing a huge fiery explosion.
“O no!” exclaims Tymus!
“Its over Tymus… we have lost…” adds Benithous.
“Bwahahha… Now its Time to Die Tymus!” The Demon Lord laughs.
The smoke starts to clear from the Explosion.
“What… what’s that?!” Tymus Points.
Your hero is standing there glowing a bright Yellow.
“I don’t believe it. He’s become a Time Lord!”
“Impossible I Obliterated you!!” Says the Demon Lord Flabbergasted.
Your Hero rushes the Demon Lord who swings his sword as you approach but You Block it with your hand shattering its Blade then you counter-attack the Demon stabbing him right in the Gut. The Demon Lord lets out another Powerful Roar.
“This is for Lina!” you yell as you slash the Demon again. Fiery blood Flows forth pouring all over you but you barely even notice the heat.
“How can this be?!” Questions the Demon Lord
“Good will always triumph over Evil, Light will always extinguish Darkness!” you answer.  Thoughts of Mr. Hours death fill your mind, enhancing your rage to an even higher level.  The bright Yellow glow around you starts to turn a Redish color. You barrage the Demon lord with many attacks forcing him backwards towards the Portal.
“If I’m going in the portal so are you!”
“Then lets speed things up shall we Demon?” You say as you tackle the demon pushing him back into the Portal.
“Nooo!! Fool, I will torment you forever where ever we go!”
The two fall into the portal and are Teleported to a Void in Time and Space, forever are stuck There. The two intensely battle for 15 Days Before your Hero manages to Slay The Demon Lord and end his 1000 year Reign of Terror. The Demons body melts in a bright fiery Molten Mess.  Bloody, Tired and energy less your hero floats in the Void for Days. After about a week a Bright light randomly Shines in the Distance. Your hero notices it and slowly Floats towards it still drained of Energy. As you approach the Light it grows extremely bright and almost consumes you. All you see is the Brightness.  You close your eyes and slowly Drift off to Sleep.
“There he is… I found him… Don’t worry Hero… Were going Home…” A voice Quietly Echoes.

[RockJohnAxe]

Another Update: I have Added a Werewolf Hero to the Support Hero Choice. (Mainly to Replace the Gunslinger)
The Werewolf is a Fast and Cruel Hero with lots of Nasty abilities and Bleeds.

I am working on a Barrage of Screen shots... finally got photo bucket working so it wont be any of that link bull crap with the ads non-sense.

Also ive Decided to Make a Demo so everyone can join in on the Chaos. The Demo Will take you up to the Point where you Kill the Blue Nations King. Although there is be plenty todo. You can pretty much Experience Over Half of What is Currently Made and Playable.

The Screen Shots should be Soon.

 - Zero

[RockJohnAxe]

Alright, its Been a Busy week but i got some Nice Updates.

Overall Game Progress: 46%
1 Year 10 months 11 Days


Demo Completion: 92%
The Demo is practically done. Im just adding some Final Touchs to some Places as well as Removing Everything Between when the Demo ends and where ive Created So far.
The Demo Will Take you Up till When you Must Kill the Blue Nations King. (Its in the Story if u wanna see how far that is[But again this is an Open RPG])
Aside From Story The Game Currently Includes:
There are Several Towns with Many Vendors.
The Entire Undead Graveyard Zone
The Entire Bone Crypts Dungeon
The Entire Black Axe Fortress (This place is Flippin Huge)
The Entire Blue Nation City
The Hidden Wolf Encounter
A Centaur/Orc Encounter
The Magical Forest Zone
(Among Several Other Smaller Places to Explore)
Over 28 Playable Heroes Each with Custom Abilities
Over 35 Quests
Over 300 Items
Over 25 Unique Bosses
Over 170 Unique Monsters
Over 110 Unique Skills Learn Through Leveling
Over 50 Spells Trainable
Approximately 3-6 Hours Gameplay




Currently Adding 2 more Main Heros.
Brogan: A Tough Tanking Human Warrior. Uses All armor and one hand wpns/Shields. But can Also Duel Wield and use 2 Handers.
Bard: A Music Playing Wanderer. His Songs can Inspire your whole Party in many Ways. Although not the Strongest of Fighters works very well in groups.
Also,
The Robot is Now Immune to Bleeds/Poisons/Sleep.

BTW did anyone like the Story?
Ill have More Screens Soon.

 - Zer0

[Moosetroop11]

35 quests is, thinking about it, more than it sounds.

Well done for making so much progress on this.

[RockJohnAxe]

Oh Yes!! how could i forget. Ive also added a Shaman hero to the Caster CHoices. Hes similar to World of warcrafts shamans (minus totems) He has alot of nature magic / heals / shocks (flame shock etc)

Edit: Screen Shots will be up on Wednesday

Im also working on a "guide" For the Demo Release. Although the Guide is by no Means a Walk Through or Secret finder, it does have alot of important info about Party Composition, Hero Information, Ability Information, Debuff info and Hints and Tips.

[Fisherson]

This sounds cool!I've been wanting to play a open ended RPG,but
couldn't make/find any.So i'm looking forward to the
final version.