Radiance

[Meiscool-2]

Idle pose en? Well, is he still using that great big axe? If so, I would it would look cool if you had it slumped over his sholder, but that all depends too. I mean, I don't exactly think that the giant gold colored axe would look real great next to blue and white. But, I do like the axe ability, so don't change to a sword whatever you do, because that's uber cliche. Just change it's color to silver axe or something.

[Dragonium]

Good point. I'll change the axe to silver/steel - I was thinking of doing so anyway, so it's good to know you feel the same way.

As to the pose, the axe over his shoulder would look good. But how would I get from that to an attack pose? There are only two I can see.

1)

Obvious. Switch hands from left to right, then swing over-the-shoulder. Makes the axe look nice and heavy, and should be simple to make. Easy to get back to Idle too.

2)

More elaborate attack. Run forward, do a little 360° spin, then swing the axe upwards in a golf swing. Would look good, but I reckon it'd be hard to make. I may use it as a Critical animation, if not for a basic attack.

ZKX: Hehe. And if you want to try the face, feel free. I don't need it, and I don't want to take up your time, but if you want to, then sure.

[Meiscool-2]

Well, I'm assuming you've played the fire emblem games. You could always do it the way the upgraded Hector did it from fire emblem... forget the name. #6 or something. If not, what he does is he brings the axe off his sholder and let's it hit the ground, then does a running/horizontal, slash from there. Dunno if it would work for you, but thought I'd suggest it.

It'll look sorta like this. However, I'm not real great with paint, so this'll look sorta shitty.



Edit: Now that I look at it, I drew the Idle Pose completly crappy and unlike what I think we both thought it would look like. But, hopfully you'll get the jest of what I ment to draw.

[Dragonium]

Haven't played #6.

Oh, and Story and Characters are up on Page 1.

[crossfire]

Your screens are awesome!  This is probably one of the best games I have ever seen.  Can't wait for a demo (please don't put it on RapidShare).  Keep at it!!!  I'm making a game myself, maybe you could help me (teach me some stuff, suggestions, etc.) after you complete your game?   Here's my thread in this forum.

[Seth Mitchell]

Hey not to burst your bubble, but there is a game on PC that is called Radiance. The Publisher is like Grovesoft or something. Just letting you know.

[Dragonium]

Originally posted by Seth Mitchell
Hey not to burst your bubble, but there is a game on PC that is called Radiance. The Publisher is like Grovesoft or something. Just letting you know.

These are all the games I found containing the word "Radiance".

 - Fire Emblem - Path of Radiance

 - Pool of Radiance : Ruins of Myth Drannor

 - Radiance Software (Game Producer)

 - Radiance > Games > Charas Forums

Besides, I don't care. The name is staying.

Crossfire: I'll be working on this project for a while, but sure, I'll help you with some stuff.

[kelpie]

this seems like a really good game^^im sure ill play it or see the demo great job dragonium

[crossfire]

drag, can you teach me how to make my own minigames in my RPG and give me tips on how to make face and char sets?  my e-mail is:  gamespecter@yahoo.com

[crossfire]

by the way, your demo links dont work anymore

[Meiscool-2]

You're not supposed to double post, use the EDIT button to say something new instead. Also, if you're going to ask people for help, do it over PMs. We get enough people asking people to code everything for them as it is.

[Dragonium]

Just to say that I have a small site for Radiance. It has nothing that isn't on this thread, but I'm adding stuff.

[Dragonium]

Okay, I'm working at a slow pace on the game, because I've been working on completing one of the goals I had for this game, and I've finally reached the point of completion.

I am completely inept with MIDIs. I can compose songs well, but I can't write them down, or put them in Anvil Studio. But I've been practicing with pressing the right buttons, and I've finally got to the point where I can manage.

I always wanted to be able to make a MIDI of my own, that was of a reasonable standard, and that I could use in the game. And I've managed to do so.

I will be making more and posting them as I go.

Please please please tell me what you think of my composing, and I'd appreciate some ideas on what to do next.

So here's Draggy's first MIDI. It ain't as good as other people's, but I'm learning.

I won't say what this song is for, as I'm a complete bastard.

[Meiscool-2]

It would be easier to rate it if me knew what it's for. I don't really like the sounds chosen, but the pattern you placed them in works fine. And lastly, the first 10 seconds are pretty bleak. That's expected, however, the midi is only 42 seconds long, meaning that 25% of the time you'll be listening to bleakness.

That's my opinion on it.

[Dragonium]

I don't want to give too much away, but it's to be used for an area with a small shrine to the last person to attempt to save the world, where he wonders whether he's doing the right thing, whether he can succeed, whether it's all completely pointless anyway. As I've said, it's a fairly important scene, so I can't say too much.

I see your opinion on the sounds, but I chose them to fit with the theme of the area and the scene; it is somewhat bleak and empty, but it's spiritual as well. I chose Kalimbas and Panpipes for that reason, but what instruments do you suggest?

And as to your point about the shortness of it, should I lengthen it?