Presenting, the title screen for Chapter 3:
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
World Map
I've had some difficulty outlining the next areas of the game. So I finally created my world map, it's helped a lot now that I can decide where to put things, and how the player should progress.
Just for Fun - Old Chapter 0 Title Screen
I was looking through my files and noticed I never posted the first version of my title screen for Chapter 0. It's kind of embarrassing actually...
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
New Title Graphics
I've been planning very basic outlines for the other sections of the game. But I also went back and redid some of my graphics. Here I present to you the new title screens for Chapter 0 & 1:
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Current Updates
I haven't posted anything for awhile now, and don't expect that will change any time soon. I did just post the 'Chapter 3 Script'. I just have a hard time working on something when I don't feel like it... And that is why I'm planning out the whole project first.
I've been playing around with RPG Maker VX a little more (It has been released in English!) and it definitely has it's good sides. Recently I opened RPG Maker XP to mess with the events, and after toying with VX, I didn't want to touch the XP event system. It's many of the same commands, and similar options, but VX is just cleaner and feels easier to use.
Anyway, back on the main topic, Chapter 0-3 complete what I call the "Introduction" part of the game. I've divided the game into 4 parts; Introduction, Item Hunt, Get the Villain, Ending.
Item Hunt is the meat of the game, gathering items, building up your charter, subplots and side quests. Get the Villain is that final part of the game where you get the villain (!). And the Ending is of course the final say.
So what I may do, before I press onward, is polish up the Introduction portion, as I fear I may already have created some loop holes in the story. I even have the bare bones of the ending planed out. The challenge will be to make sure I add enough stuff to the item collecting that you think it's fun.
I've been playing around with RPG Maker VX a little more (It has been released in English!) and it definitely has it's good sides. Recently I opened RPG Maker XP to mess with the events, and after toying with VX, I didn't want to touch the XP event system. It's many of the same commands, and similar options, but VX is just cleaner and feels easier to use.
Anyway, back on the main topic, Chapter 0-3 complete what I call the "Introduction" part of the game. I've divided the game into 4 parts; Introduction, Item Hunt, Get the Villain, Ending.
Item Hunt is the meat of the game, gathering items, building up your charter, subplots and side quests. Get the Villain is that final part of the game where you get the villain (!). And the Ending is of course the final say.
So what I may do, before I press onward, is polish up the Introduction portion, as I fear I may already have created some loop holes in the story. I even have the bare bones of the ending planed out. The challenge will be to make sure I add enough stuff to the item collecting that you think it's fun.
Chapter 3 Script
Here it is, chapter 3! This script isn't as detailed as the others, I think it would be difficult to handle this one that way. This part of the game is really about reclaiming Luke's memories. Most of the scenes will be flash backs. The people introduced will only serve the purpose of exploring Luke and what he is about. Enjoy, if possible. ;)
CHAPTER THREE -
The past was just the present only yesterday.
--------------------------------------------
=OUTLINE=
I) Collect Your Thoughts
--*) Water Tower
--*) Baker's Inn
--*) Blacksmith's Shop
--*) Her House
--*) Candy Shop
--*) Someone's House
--*) Home
II) Memory Complete
--A) Acquire Starting Equipment
III) Return Home
--A) Last Details
--B) Goodbye
=SCRIPT=
LOCATION: Old Home Town
WHO: Many People
This area is unique - there is no one here. The entire town is in ruins and abandon. Entering each of the 7 possible locations will trigger flashback events and earn you "Memory Fragments". Don't ask.
The actual events will be acted out, this list below is just a guide.
Water Tower
--"We talked here."
--"We'd always be friends."
--"If she was ever in trouble, I'd save her."
Baker's Inn
--"Brought in all sorts of heroes."
--"The place to hear stories."
Blacksmith's Shop
--"Taught me allot about weapons."
--"Talked allot about equipment."
--"We worked on some things together."
Her House
--"This is where she lived."
--"We ate together."
--"We talked in her room."
--"Her mother was kind, she raised her."
Candy Shop
--"I spent all my money here."
--"Nice owner, kind lady."
--"Fresh baked goods on occasion."
Someone's House
--"I've never been in here before."
--"I don't know anything about this place"
--*There should be some items to find in here, and ONLY during the flash back!
Home
--*You must gather the other "Memory Fragments" before entering here.
--"This was my home"
--*Luke has 2 pasts, I intend to confuse the player here, showing 2 separate memories.
--"My mother cooked for us. // My Father cooked for us."
--"This was my room."
--"Mom did this. // Dad did that."
--*After fully exploring the house, Luke acquires the last "Memory Fragment".
Once the player has all "Memory Fragments" Luke will remember where the gift is.
Luke must then return home.
LOCATION: Luke's Home, Torou
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Father(F), Luke's Grandfather(G)
Luke enters his home to find both his father and his grandfather waiting for him.
G: How did you do.
L: I remember grandfather.
G: Good.
F: Good? How can this be good, now my only son has to leave to try to save the world!
G: You shut up.
L: ...
L: I brought the package.
G: Well?
G: Open it!
Luke opens the package and receives his starting equipment. Legendary Sword, Legendary Armor, Legendary Boots, etc.. Also inside is a "Green Tunic", but it won't fit Luke, it's too small.
L: I still have some memory issues Grandpa, I kept remembering Mom.
G: You've had 2 pasts Luke. You see, you've already defeated the Black Wizard.
G: But then he went back in time and tried to destroy you. So you had a life with your mother, and a life without.
G: And that's how I know that she's the only good thing that ever happened to my son.
F: That's kinda harsh old man.
G: Look who's talking, besides, I told you to shut up!
G: ...
G: So this time, you make sure he doesn't get another chance.
L: Alright.
L: So what do I do again?
G: You must seek out the Wizards, only their knowledge can help you now.
Luke get together the last of his things, says goodbye, and sets off.
END OF CHAPTER
=MAPS=
Old Home Town
--Memory Locations, Old & Current
Home Town
=CHARACTERS=
Luke, Luke's Father, Luke's Grandfather
Many Other People
CHAPTER THREE -
The past was just the present only yesterday.
--------------------------------------------
=OUTLINE=
I) Collect Your Thoughts
--*) Water Tower
--*) Baker's Inn
--*) Blacksmith's Shop
--*) Her House
--*) Candy Shop
--*) Someone's House
--*) Home
II) Memory Complete
--A) Acquire Starting Equipment
III) Return Home
--A) Last Details
--B) Goodbye
=SCRIPT=
LOCATION: Old Home Town
WHO: Many People
This area is unique - there is no one here. The entire town is in ruins and abandon. Entering each of the 7 possible locations will trigger flashback events and earn you "Memory Fragments". Don't ask.
The actual events will be acted out, this list below is just a guide.
Water Tower
--"We talked here."
--"We'd always be friends."
--"If she was ever in trouble, I'd save her."
Baker's Inn
--"Brought in all sorts of heroes."
--"The place to hear stories."
Blacksmith's Shop
--"Taught me allot about weapons."
--"Talked allot about equipment."
--"We worked on some things together."
Her House
--"This is where she lived."
--"We ate together."
--"We talked in her room."
--"Her mother was kind, she raised her."
Candy Shop
--"I spent all my money here."
--"Nice owner, kind lady."
--"Fresh baked goods on occasion."
Someone's House
--"I've never been in here before."
--"I don't know anything about this place"
--*There should be some items to find in here, and ONLY during the flash back!
Home
--*You must gather the other "Memory Fragments" before entering here.
--"This was my home"
--*Luke has 2 pasts, I intend to confuse the player here, showing 2 separate memories.
--"My mother cooked for us. // My Father cooked for us."
--"This was my room."
--"Mom did this. // Dad did that."
--*After fully exploring the house, Luke acquires the last "Memory Fragment".
Once the player has all "Memory Fragments" Luke will remember where the gift is.
Luke must then return home.
LOCATION: Luke's Home, Torou
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Father(F), Luke's Grandfather(G)
Luke enters his home to find both his father and his grandfather waiting for him.
G: How did you do.
L: I remember grandfather.
G: Good.
F: Good? How can this be good, now my only son has to leave to try to save the world!
G: You shut up.
L: ...
L: I brought the package.
G: Well?
G: Open it!
Luke opens the package and receives his starting equipment. Legendary Sword, Legendary Armor, Legendary Boots, etc.. Also inside is a "Green Tunic", but it won't fit Luke, it's too small.
L: I still have some memory issues Grandpa, I kept remembering Mom.
G: You've had 2 pasts Luke. You see, you've already defeated the Black Wizard.
G: But then he went back in time and tried to destroy you. So you had a life with your mother, and a life without.
G: And that's how I know that she's the only good thing that ever happened to my son.
F: That's kinda harsh old man.
G: Look who's talking, besides, I told you to shut up!
G: ...
G: So this time, you make sure he doesn't get another chance.
L: Alright.
L: So what do I do again?
G: You must seek out the Wizards, only their knowledge can help you now.
Luke get together the last of his things, says goodbye, and sets off.
END OF CHAPTER
=MAPS=
Old Home Town
--Memory Locations, Old & Current
Home Town
=CHARACTERS=
Luke, Luke's Father, Luke's Grandfather
Many Other People
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Chapter Too Script
The long anticipated* Chapter Too Script is finally done!
*I can hope.
CHAPTER TOO -
ORANGE YOU GLAD I DIDN'T SAY BANANA?
--------------------------------------------
=OUTLINE=
I) Grandpa is Dad
II) Father's Northward Quest
--A) Small World Map, or Giant Hero?
--B) 2 and 3 Steps are a Charm
----1) Boss Attack In-Battle
------a) Warp to Mountain Base
III) Up and Through the Mountain
IV) Lost in a Forest
V) Elevator Battles
VI) Top of the Mountain
VII) Grandfather's Story
--A) Legendary Hero
--B) Legendary Villain
VIII) Grandfather's Quest
IX) Maps Make Easy Travel
=SCRIPT=
LOCATION: Luke's Home, Torou
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Grandfather/Dad(D)
Luke runs into his house, disappointed and sad.
D: Why do you look so sad?
L: Professor Oat took away my MegaMon License.
L: Already?
D: I... I mean, why?
L: Hey! What'd ya mean already?
D: ...
L: And, to top it all off, some buddy called Tea Racknet stole Picklecoo.
L: Oh yeah! And Cristy and Rock are leaving without me.
D: I was hoping to avoid this, but I think I need to tell you something.
D: The reason your no good at MegaMoning is because your really the Hero of All Time.
L: What? That doesn't make any sense.
L: Besides, don't you mean the Hero of Time(c)?
D: No, that's Link. Either way, it's true.
D: The Yellow Wizard knocked on our door shortly after you were born. He said you were chosen as the Hero of All Time.
L: And you never told be this because?
D: Luke! You were happy. Saving the world is to much for a little boy.
D: I told you at first, but after the accident, you forgot all about it, and you discovered MegaMoning.
L: I still don't get it.
D: Besides, I didn't really pay attention to anything the Yellow Wizard said. You should visit your Grandfather.
L: But your my Grandfather...
D: Oh yeah, that was the other thing I was hoping to avoid...
D: Luke... I am your father!
L: What? How?
D: Just visit your Grandfather, he can help you.
D: Head North, into the mountains. He lives near the top.
D: We'll talk more once you get back.
L: ...
Luke exits Torou by the north exit, and enters "World Map A"
LOCATION: World Map A
WHO: Luke(L)
World Map A has small landmarks, while the player is larger than normal.
The first 1st, 2nd and 3rd step send you into a battle.
The Next 2 steps send you into another battle.
Within the second battle, sometime during the 2nd or 3rd turn, the player gets sent into a boss battle.
Once the player is nearly dead they will be sent to the Mountain Base.
LOCATION: Mout Nibb-L
WHO: Luke(L)
The player will have to make their way up, through and around the mountain. Deep within the mountain, there is a forest - don't ask -. The forest is just a maze, at the end of the maze the player will exit back into the mountain. A little deeper into the mountain revels an elevator. The elevator will stop every few floors and a battle will ensue, until eventually a final battle, and then the player will reach the top. The top exits out onto a flat area with Luke's Grandfather's house in the center.
LOCATION: Grandfather's House, Mount Nibb-L
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Grandfather(G)
Luke enters his real Grandfather's house for the first time ever.
L: Grandfather?
G: Luke? Is that you?
G: So your father finally told you about me...
L: He said you could help me.
G: Sure, what do you need?
L: I don't know.
G: Well, what has your father told you so far?
L: Something about a Yellow Wizard, me bing the Hero of All Time, and about how he is a dirty liar.
G: Perhaps I better start from the beginning then.
(gets up, grabs book from shelf, comes back)
[the book is like a children's storybook, the pictures look like paper cut-outs glued to the page]
Title: The Chosen
Pg1: Long Ago the world was watched of by an ancient race called the Ancients.
Pg2: It is said they were very power full and mysterious. Some even called them Pow-erous.
Pg3: But a time came when something plagued them. And the Ancients began to disappear.
Pg4: The Ancients only worried about who would protect the world in their absence.
Pg5: The Ancients crafted 7 crystals. Each crystal containing the essence to balance a different aspect of life.
Pg6: [Picture of the different crystals]
Pg7: The Ancients also brought to life 8 Wizards whose sole design was to watch over the crystals.
Pg8: There will come a time when an evil will rise. And the Wizards will chose someone to stop said evil.
Pg9: And they will be the Hero of All Time.
Pg10: The End
(puts the book away)
G: Luke, you are that someone. You are the Hero of All Time.
L: I keep getting told that, but what does it actually mean?
G: It means you have a hard road ahead of you.
G: Did you father give you the Yellow Wizards instructions?
L: No.
G: What?!
G: That good for nothing son of mine!
G: Listen, you must visit the Green Wizard, but first you need to open the package the Yellow Wizard brought for you after you were born.
L: Where is it?
G: It's in your old house, where you used to live before you lost your memory.
G: You may have to relive some of your past to remember where it is.
G: Visit your old home town, and find that package. Once you do, return to your father. I'll make sure he tells you the whole story.
L: Thank you.
G: Don't worry about it. Here, take this map, it'll make travel allot easier.
LOCATION: World Map B
WHO: Luke(L)
Luke's Grandfather give Luke a map, this map becomes "World Map B". That is a point to point type of map, offering much easier travel from town to town.
END OF CHAPTER
=MAPS=
Torou (Home Town)
World Map A
Mount Nibb-L
Inside, Outside, Forest, Elevator, etc...
Grandpa's House
World Map B
=CHARACTERS=
Luke, Luke's Grandfather
*I can hope.
CHAPTER TOO -
ORANGE YOU GLAD I DIDN'T SAY BANANA?
--------------------------------------------
=OUTLINE=
I) Grandpa is Dad
II) Father's Northward Quest
--A) Small World Map, or Giant Hero?
--B) 2 and 3 Steps are a Charm
----1) Boss Attack In-Battle
------a) Warp to Mountain Base
III) Up and Through the Mountain
IV) Lost in a Forest
V) Elevator Battles
VI) Top of the Mountain
VII) Grandfather's Story
--A) Legendary Hero
--B) Legendary Villain
VIII) Grandfather's Quest
IX) Maps Make Easy Travel
=SCRIPT=
LOCATION: Luke's Home, Torou
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Grandfather/Dad(D)
Luke runs into his house, disappointed and sad.
D: Why do you look so sad?
L: Professor Oat took away my MegaMon License.
L: Already?
D: I... I mean, why?
L: Hey! What'd ya mean already?
D: ...
L: And, to top it all off, some buddy called Tea Racknet stole Picklecoo.
L: Oh yeah! And Cristy and Rock are leaving without me.
D: I was hoping to avoid this, but I think I need to tell you something.
D: The reason your no good at MegaMoning is because your really the Hero of All Time.
L: What? That doesn't make any sense.
L: Besides, don't you mean the Hero of Time(c)?
D: No, that's Link. Either way, it's true.
D: The Yellow Wizard knocked on our door shortly after you were born. He said you were chosen as the Hero of All Time.
L: And you never told be this because?
D: Luke! You were happy. Saving the world is to much for a little boy.
D: I told you at first, but after the accident, you forgot all about it, and you discovered MegaMoning.
L: I still don't get it.
D: Besides, I didn't really pay attention to anything the Yellow Wizard said. You should visit your Grandfather.
L: But your my Grandfather...
D: Oh yeah, that was the other thing I was hoping to avoid...
D: Luke... I am your father!
L: What? How?
D: Just visit your Grandfather, he can help you.
D: Head North, into the mountains. He lives near the top.
D: We'll talk more once you get back.
L: ...
Luke exits Torou by the north exit, and enters "World Map A"
LOCATION: World Map A
WHO: Luke(L)
World Map A has small landmarks, while the player is larger than normal.
The first 1st, 2nd and 3rd step send you into a battle.
The Next 2 steps send you into another battle.
Within the second battle, sometime during the 2nd or 3rd turn, the player gets sent into a boss battle.
Once the player is nearly dead they will be sent to the Mountain Base.
LOCATION: Mout Nibb-L
WHO: Luke(L)
The player will have to make their way up, through and around the mountain. Deep within the mountain, there is a forest - don't ask -. The forest is just a maze, at the end of the maze the player will exit back into the mountain. A little deeper into the mountain revels an elevator. The elevator will stop every few floors and a battle will ensue, until eventually a final battle, and then the player will reach the top. The top exits out onto a flat area with Luke's Grandfather's house in the center.
LOCATION: Grandfather's House, Mount Nibb-L
WHO: Luke(L), Luke's Grandfather(G)
Luke enters his real Grandfather's house for the first time ever.
L: Grandfather?
G: Luke? Is that you?
G: So your father finally told you about me...
L: He said you could help me.
G: Sure, what do you need?
L: I don't know.
G: Well, what has your father told you so far?
L: Something about a Yellow Wizard, me bing the Hero of All Time, and about how he is a dirty liar.
G: Perhaps I better start from the beginning then.
(gets up, grabs book from shelf, comes back)
[the book is like a children's storybook, the pictures look like paper cut-outs glued to the page]
Title: The Chosen
Pg1: Long Ago the world was watched of by an ancient race called the Ancients.
Pg2: It is said they were very power full and mysterious. Some even called them Pow-erous.
Pg3: But a time came when something plagued them. And the Ancients began to disappear.
Pg4: The Ancients only worried about who would protect the world in their absence.
Pg5: The Ancients crafted 7 crystals. Each crystal containing the essence to balance a different aspect of life.
Pg6: [Picture of the different crystals]
Pg7: The Ancients also brought to life 8 Wizards whose sole design was to watch over the crystals.
Pg8: There will come a time when an evil will rise. And the Wizards will chose someone to stop said evil.
Pg9: And they will be the Hero of All Time.
Pg10: The End
(puts the book away)
G: Luke, you are that someone. You are the Hero of All Time.
L: I keep getting told that, but what does it actually mean?
G: It means you have a hard road ahead of you.
G: Did you father give you the Yellow Wizards instructions?
L: No.
G: What?!
G: That good for nothing son of mine!
G: Listen, you must visit the Green Wizard, but first you need to open the package the Yellow Wizard brought for you after you were born.
L: Where is it?
G: It's in your old house, where you used to live before you lost your memory.
G: You may have to relive some of your past to remember where it is.
G: Visit your old home town, and find that package. Once you do, return to your father. I'll make sure he tells you the whole story.
L: Thank you.
G: Don't worry about it. Here, take this map, it'll make travel allot easier.
LOCATION: World Map B
WHO: Luke(L)
Luke's Grandfather give Luke a map, this map becomes "World Map B". That is a point to point type of map, offering much easier travel from town to town.
END OF CHAPTER
=MAPS=
Torou (Home Town)
World Map A
Mount Nibb-L
Inside, Outside, Forest, Elevator, etc...
Grandpa's House
World Map B
=CHARACTERS=
Luke, Luke's Grandfather
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