Ein
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Post by Ein on Aug 22, 2003 19:04:02 GMT -5
Hmm... Well like the subject line alludes to, I am pondering making an LS fan game. It's been on my mind for ages, ever since LS2 came out. Which seems to be where 95% of the series story seems to be. Seeing as it introduced the Prophecy of the Legions, The Sword of Legions, Barbatta, and the Concept of Orbs (is it me or are they more like materia then Suikoden's Runes?)
Anyway, to get back on topic, seeing as I started it. I'm kinda working on a LS fan game set a few years before the events of LS 3. It takes place in a number of locations, known and a few not. The story is essentially that you play as a guy hired by Ridman (he's not really much of a presence in the game) to research and if necessary stop the activity of a shadowy cult. The trail leads him across the sea to Veramonde. He arrives in Zerdio, with a peculiar group of passengers, and a growing suspicion.
That's the basic story anyway, there's more to it, which can be gleamed from the title i have for it now, "Shadows of the Orogai."
Features include...
* No Random battles
* Hire system (How you get money)
* Character and story Driven gameplay
Possible Features...
* Duels (If I can get the system to be satisfactory)
* Hand drawn cutscenes (If I'm feeling particularly inspired)
My question is though... Would anyone even be interested in an old fashioned experience like this? It's kinda the Radical Dreams equivalent for Legion Saga. 'Cept it's not a text adventure. If there is interest I'll see it through until it's complete.
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Ultrablade
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Post by Ultrablade on Aug 22, 2003 19:06:00 GMT -5
Hmm... Well like the subject line alludes to, I am pondering making an LS fan game. It's been on my mind for ages, ever since LS2 came out. Which seems to be where 95% of the series story seems to be. Seeing as it introduced the Prophecy of the Legions, The Sword of Legions, Barbatta, and the Concept of Orbs (is it me or are they more like materia then Suikoden's Runes?) Anyway, to get back on topic, seeing as I started it. I'm kinda working on a LS fan game set a few years before the events of LS 3. It takes place in a number of locations, known and a few not. The story is essentially that you play as a guy hired by Ridman (he's not really much of a presence in the game) to research and if necessary stop the activity of a shadowy cult. The trail leads him across the sea to Veramonde. He arrives in Zerdio, with a peculiar group of passengers, and a growing suspicion. That's the basic story anyway, there's more to it, which can be gleamed from the title i have for it now, "Shadows of the Orogai." Features include... * No Random battles * Hire system (How you get money) * Character and story Driven gameplay Possible Features... * Duels (If I can get the system to be satisfactory) * Hand drawn cutscenes (If I'm feeling particularly inspired) My question is though... Would anyone even be interested in an old fashioned experience like this? It's kinda the Radical Dreams equivalent for Legion Saga. 'Cept it's not a text adventure. If there is interest I'll see it through until it's complete. When your game "comes out", I will be a beta-tester!  Need help? E-mail me @ rogerrice91@hotmail.com ;D  |
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Zheil
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Post by Zheil on Aug 22, 2003 19:31:22 GMT -5
I'll be a beta-tester as well. Just add me on MSN or AIM. atticusjosh@hotmail.com << My MSN ID. Hand-drawn cutscenes, eh? Sounds good, and original... For an LS game, I mean. But still sounds good. |
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Ein
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Post by Ein on Aug 22, 2003 20:53:39 GMT -5
Well I'm a long ways off from a demo stage. I'm not entirely pleased with the graphics I'm using right now. To put in perspective ninja anime fans can understand, the world of Legion Saga is very Ninja Scroll, but the way the chips I'm using make it look very Ninja Cadets.
Err... or in other words, Kamau's world is this very dark brooding looking place. I'm using Mac & Blue chips, and it's really making Zedrio look like some bright cheery festival port town bustling with activity and life. Instead of the cold dirtness of Veramonde's three "Towns" It does kinda match the weapons guild and Pirates hide away... Meh... Anyway...
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Post by pyschobunnyterminator on Aug 23, 2003 4:43:03 GMT -5
i'm very looking forward for a demo, well once kamau posts it on the site, but its a long wait anyhow.  . |
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Mr. E
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Post by Mr. E on Aug 23, 2003 9:42:11 GMT -5
Sounds cool... but did you get it approved by Kamau?  |
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Ein
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Post by Ein on Aug 23, 2003 17:22:43 GMT -5
Not yet no, but I'm not even sure if I'm gonna do it yet. I've been kinda tinkerin with it on my own, but I figured what the hell and wanted to see if anyone would even be interested before I waisted Kamau's time on it. He strikes me a busy, angry, sarcastic person, so does BMZ. Eh... I dunno if I get it up to a demo stage I guess i'll see about having it become official.
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Ultrablade
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Post by Ultrablade on Aug 23, 2003 19:41:27 GMT -5
Not yet no, but I'm not even sure if I'm gonna do it yet. I've been kinda tinkerin with it on my own, but I figured what the hell and wanted to see if anyone would even be interested before I waisted Kamau's time on it. He strikes me a busy, angry, sarcastic person, so does BMZ. Eh... I dunno if I get it up to a demo stage I guess i'll see about having it become official. okay... if you need help or something just contact us. my email is rogerrice91@hotmail.com |
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Josh Yuy
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Post by Josh Yuy on Aug 25, 2003 1:00:45 GMT -5
I like you're idea of you're game just remeber to add other feature's that wont bore the players.
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Mr. E
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Post by Mr. E on Aug 25, 2003 14:09:49 GMT -5
Not yet no, but I'm not even sure if I'm gonna do it yet. I've been kinda tinkerin with it on my own, but I figured what the hell and wanted to see if anyone would even be interested before I waisted Kamau's time on it. He strikes me a busy, angry, sarcastic person, so does BMZ. Eh... I dunno if I get it up to a demo stage I guess i'll see about having it become official. That's the same thing I'm doing with a fangame I wanna make. It's gonna be cool. ;D |
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Ein
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Post by Ein on Aug 26, 2003 17:37:25 GMT -5
Which sounds better? Keeping it like a kind of Text adventure, or a more traditional RPG?
What I mean is, I'm split between either (A.) Have the story told in a more linear "Find object A to question person B to open door C" by way of dialogue options and menus that pop up asking you what you'd like to do when you arrive in a new area, or what you'd like to ask when talking to someone. Or would it be better if things were more like say Final Fantasy or the official LS games?
The reason I ask is because it effects stats and such (though either way I've decided to go with Fire Emblem low stat and level cap of 20 cause it is going to be a fairly short game and those numbers are easier to work with.) Also an issue is the use of "AP" (Generic Action Point cause I have characters with skills that aren't Orb Craft related) if I used the first method I described AP will be used to detrmine what actions will be successfull (I'm barrowing heavily from Suikogaiden in this respect)
Anyway, Other things I'd like some feed back on is should I maybe just Hybridize the first two methods and have it so when you enter a building you get the menu dialogues that ask you what you want to do (seems more realistic then just wandering around someones house to me) And right now I've got it set up for the use of "Weapon Modifiers" for example in the case of the main character, He's a gun user so he can equip different kinds of bullets. Should I stick with this or just ditch it for regular LS weapon Upgrading?
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Wogle
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Post by Wogle on Aug 27, 2003 4:01:40 GMT -5
Well personally, I think that idea of the text part only coming in when you enter a house, is good. The rest shold be more of a free-roaming classic RPG style. Try not to make the stoy too linear, or you will fall in to the same trap that Final Fantasy X did.
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ACB, "Alexa"
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Post by ACB, "Alexa" on Aug 27, 2003 21:09:51 GMT -5
Ein- I don't have a computer at the moment (My old one broke and I'm using an internet cafe computer at the moment) but I'll definatly have one on insurence by the end of October and I'll have an internet connection soon after, so I could beta test if you want.
By the way, I think the idea of not having random encounters is interesting. I'm also interested to find out more about the story. I'll look forward to the full game!
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Post by SickAndWretched on Aug 28, 2003 14:46:02 GMT -5
That sounds like a great idea.. I'd love to beta test it. I especially like the different ammo types and such. I think thats an idea that should have been in the actaully series. For swords I guess you have to "orb shards" or something that would give them elemental aspects and such..
And you shouldn't make it all the linear.. 'cause Linear games have no re-playablity and usaully just get boring. But a more story based game would be good, maybe you can have a couple different paths 'cause thats not that hard to program or anything.
Hand drawen cut sceens would be cool. I've actaully thought about doing something similar, but I would never follow through..
If you need any help with anything story ideas or anything.. I wouldn't mind helping out at all. I'm not much to do gfx or music anymore. I'm to busy with my personal stuff (band, stone wraping and girls... and stuff).. but if you need plot ideas, feel free to IM me.
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Post by aaa11 on Aug 15, 2008 20:18:01 GMT -5
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