progress...
Well, I am happy to report that progress is rolling along nicely! I have now finished the maps for every town in the Bonus World (I just need to add sprites to several of the towns, and that won't take too long).
Here's what I have left to do:
*Pits of Malvicia (I don't know why I waited to do this one, I just did...)
*Undersea ruins of Balornia Castle (Home of a certain summon...)
*Sprites and dialogue for about 7 maps...
I think at this point, I can safely say that the game will be finished on schedule (by April 30)! I look forward to the testing phase, which should begin in no more than 10 days. If you have sent me an e-mail asking to test it, you will receive one of the first copies. As for the post-beta release (after any possible bugs have been fixed), I don't want to set a definite date yet. It all depends on how many bugs there are, and how much trouble they will be to fix. Thanks again for all the positive reinforcement and criticism. I appreciate your interest!
EDIT:
I am seeking advice on how to make the Summoners' quest. Here are the ideas of thought of so far--all of them involve travelling to the bottom of the Pits of Malvicia:
(1) Include a certain well-known summoner from another FF game, as a teacher of the ability.
(2) Battle Carbunkle (he will cast Reflect on himself, then bounce magic off himself to attack). Upon defeating him, you'll get the Summoner class as well as the "Carbunkle" summon.
(3) Include a "Master Summoner" who teaches the ability--not a well-known one from another game.
If you like one of these ideas, or if you have a better one, I'd appreciate your input!
