Hero Spirits - Oh mah GAWD a new version! Sept 07! Play!?

[oddler]

Edit: Chapters 1 and 2, the latest demo version, can be downloaded from my latest post here. Get moving.

For anyone that is not aware (and interested...), I'm currently in the process of creating a new Fantasy RPG called Hero Spirits. Any and all updates concerning this (completely solo) project will be posted in this thread. As for now, I'll just post some minor details and progress so far. Ready, update!

Installment will boast:

50+ hours of gameplay
Plenty of sidequests based on a "Fame" system
Huge area maps
Large cast of villains and helpful NPC's
900+ equippable items
Lengthy list of techniques/spells
Completely original world and storyline

Here is part of what I have created so far:

1 of 8 "Cities" (Lorna)
5 of 71 area maps (Orchard, Hill, Forest, Temple, Valley)
1 complete sidequest (Brew)

Total Progress: 4%

Also, a demo version should be available by August 2006. This will be about 10 hours long with a good look into the storyline and sidequests.

The full release is expected to be completed by July 2007. Argh.
Updates will be posted weekly-ish.

Edit: Demo is available for download here... http://www.freewebs.com/raseaudio/Hero_Spirits_Demo.zip

Edit again: The demo game up to the end of the second 'chapter' should be ready by September 15th. Far, far beyond the first time I set but better than nothing.

[Old Manus]

I'll buy you a drink when you give up.

[Shoeberto]

These sorts of things go in General Gaming

[oddler]

Ok. Just finished the introduction sequence which took some major time. Didn't get a whole lot done because of that. Oh, well...

Skills 65 / 900
Items 437 / 1000
Monsters 35 / 500
Areas 6 / 79
Sidequests 2 / 64

Total Progress: 13.72 %

Next up is adding the first important NPC's and finishing up the missing sidequests and dialogue from the first town. So far, I'm up to 3 hours gameplay. Woot! Things should go a little quicker this week since I won't have a massive event to work through.

[oddler]

I've had a little redirection as far as creating the game goes. I'm now focusing mainly on the "system" sections such as items and statistics, monsters, and developing battle areas and cities. Hopefully this will speed things along and I will go back and fill in the storyline events afterward. Next undertaking is choosing BGMs. Also, I'll be out of town so this next week may be less productive than normal. Anyway...

Skills 81 / 900
Items 457 / 1000
Enemies 43 / 500
Areas 7 / 79
Sidequests 2 / 64

Total Progress: 15.06%

I've played through what I have and going straight through I have almost 5 hours of gameplay. Excitement.

[oddler]

Yeah, so... Not much new here. Got all BGMs set and the second "city" is almost finished. Like I said, I didn't have a lot of time this week. Oh, well...

Skills 81 / 900
Items 457 / 1000
Enemies 42 / 500 (oops)
Areas 7 / 79
Sidequests 2 / 64

Total Progress: 15.02%

On a good note, if things run smoothly I should have the demo version finished before August like originally planned.

[oddler]

This week was better than last but still not exactly as good as I was expecting. I completed the creation of the second "city" and added quite a few sidequests, too.

Skills 90 / 900
Items 466 / 1000
Enemies 42 / 500
Areas 8 / 79
Sidequests 6 / 64

Total Progress: 16.90%

Finally, since I have that "city" done, I'll be able to move things along better. Only a few more places to create and I'll be able to go back and put the events in for the demo version.

[oddler]

OK... Lots added in this one. I finished maps for the new areas, made a ton of weapon and armor additions, and whipped up a host of new enemies. I love the feeling of things getting done. HA!

Skills 99 / 900
Items 477 / 1000
Enemies 55 / 500
Areas 9 / 79
Sidequests 6 / 64

Total Progress: 18.09%

I'll be out of town again this weekend. Time to resume slow-going I guess. Meh.

[KentaRawr!]

o_o This is like, the weekly bump.

I hope you finish the game. Think you might be able to provide us with a picture or something? It sounds pretty cool. What tools are you using to make it? Are you the only one doing level design, character design, music writing, etc? Or is there a team working on it? Tell me!

[oddler]

Think you might be able to provide us with a picture or something? What tools are you using to make it? Are you the only one doing level design, character design, music writing, etc? Or is there a team working on it? Tell me!

I'm using RPG Maker XP since that's really the only thing I have, not to mention the only RPG making series of which I've ever heard. And yes, I am the only person working on this project. No one is helping me do any kind of map/character/story development. It will be original... as original as I can make it anyway. By that, I mean that all graphics and music, etc. will be purely default settings already usable in RPG Maker XP. I'm not doing any sprite creation, using any altered tilesets, or composing original music. Sorry... I would very much like to put some pictures or screenshots on here but I don't have any clue how to do that. I'm sort of illiterate in that area of the internet so if you could help me out I would appreciate it.

[Rase]

Sorry... I would very much like to put some pictures or screenshots on here but I don't have any clue how to do that. I'm sort of illiterate in that area of the internet so if you could help me out I would appreciate it.

To get a screen shot of whatever's on your screen at any time, just hit the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard, open up Microsoft Paint, and press Ctrl + V. Save as a .JPG and attach it to your post here.

[oddler]

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I hope that works. Haha... Thanks, Rase.

[KentaRawr!]

Hmm... it didn't seem to work. Remember to click the "Manage Attachments" button which is near the bottom of the posting page while making a post. :O

[oddler]

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[oddler]

Same stuff, same stuff. Every session, getting closer to the demo. Patience is a virtue I suppose.

Skills 99 / 900
Items 479 / 1000
Enemies 56 / 500
Areas 10 / 79
Sidequests 6 / 64

Total Progress: 18.43%

One more area down, tons to go... I'm waking up early tomorrow to put in a little more time on the project. Hopefully, I'll get another map and all the items and enemies for that one done then. Til' next week!