RPG Maker Project: Tales of Litany

[Ravur]

Hey everyone. I'm new to this forum, and it looks good. My topic is about my current game I am trying to work on. It is not something simple and quick, I plan to make it a good game. The problem I have ran into, is time. So far I am the only person currently working on it. I have spent a good 3 months on it, on and off. I have done the character editing, graphic design, gathering music, image editing, map creating, etc. And I am still not near done with any of them. As for a story I have a concept but haven't pieced it together.

What I am looking for is help. Anybody at this forum who thinks they have what it takes to help me out will be fully credited in the game. Preferably people that have knowledge of RPG Maker XP.

Also, this is the only forum I have announced this project. So anybody helping will be from this site, so there is no advertising problems, and no confusion.

It is purely volunteer. So if I assign the job you wanted, you can always just back out, no pressure.

I think it will be a fun thing to do, and good for this site if it gets big. I have worked on a project similiar to this at a different forum awhile back and it was fun. The program I am using is RPG Maker XP: Postality Knights Edition.

I have attached a few screens on what the game will look like: NOTE that the character faces and names are just dummy's, they will change.

What I am looking for:
Co-Manager: I need someone that will be as dedicated as me. Will come up with ideas, talk to me and share his thoughts on the progression. Working alone is not easy.
Sprite Creator/Editer: Someone who is good at making character sprites, tile-sets, and battle sprites. Please specify which of these you are good at and would like to do.
Story Writer: People good at writing dialogue, and can come up with good plot points.
Map Designer: People that are creative and can make maps such as dungeons, towns, worldmap, etc...
Artist: Someone who is very good at drawing anime style characters. You will be drawing the character profiles and bromides.
Graphic Designer: Designing title, game over screen, different artwork. Coloring with photoshop. This and artist go hand in hand.
Composer: Not as important as the rest, but someone who has made good MIDI format music. If not I plan to use music from multiple video games. Original is always better nonetheless.
Scripter?: Someone who is good at scripting in RPG Maker XP: Postality Knights Edition.
Testers: People who just play the game and look for the bugs, and share their thoughts on its quality and gameplay.
Etc..

NOTE: More than one person can be assigned to each job, and one person can be assigned to multiple jobs.

I will post more demo screens depending on this threads popularity.

If you would like to discuss it in further detail, contact me using AIM, E-Mail, or just PM.

AIM: Ravur3k
E-Mail: Jake01@mchsi.com

Thanks ahead of time to anyone that is willing to help. And on that note, has anyone made or heard of any RPG's made by RPG maker they would like to share as well?

RAVision

Manager: Ravur ( me)
Co-Managers: Bloodstreaks, Izzo2
Mapper: Izzo2, Frozen Phantom
Story Writer: Outlaw Starwind, Tsukasa, TidusMaster, Darth Cid, Izzo2
Artist: Ravur, Rengori
Tester: Rinion, Slicksword45
Composer: Xaven, Kryton87, nikOtine

[Izzo2]

Hmm...I can help, but I have the legal version(trial) of RMXP. Postality Knights is illegal. But I may help nonetheless. I am also currently working on a game, and yours sounds interesting. I have also written part of novel, so dialogue won't be a problem. And I've been recoloring sprites recently. Not in Phootoshop, tho. In PAINT.net. It gets the job done. May post and example soon. I can also do some mapping. i have Postality knights, as well. But I can't script. I can FIND scripts tho. And i can make windowskins. I'll try to find some custom menu systems. And, as far as a title screen, give me a rough idea of what you want, and I'll try to get it. Also, do you want your battles to operate like the normal "Tales" games? Cause i found those battly systems and sprites, too. It would just take some editing.

[oddler]

I think you're seriously on the right track asking for help if you want to create a spectacular game in less than a lifetime. First step accomplished.

I'm sorry to say that I can't help with pretty much any of those positions. I do, however, wish you the best of luck and, whatever you do, don't give up too early.

[Izzo2]

I can show you some of my mapping skills when I get to my other comp. But, if you want some good resources and scripts, check out http://rmxp.org

[Eiko Guy]

i will totally be your writer lest your script burn in the depths of shame

[Izzo2]

So full of yourself. Nah, jk. I like to write, but I want to get into mapping practice.

[Ravur]

Alright good, I was starting to worry no one would reply. Dont' worry about the version of RPGMakerXP you have. Alright, you see I am good at the Artwork and Graphic Design. So artwork wont' be a problem now. Before I had to worry about EVERY aspect of the game. So if i get help, that means the more I can focus on what Im good at. As for custom menu, i took a script from rpg maker rescource, which was supposed to look like FFX-2's, but instead I took all the images and made my own for my own look to it, as showed in my attachment. As for the character sprites, I have made all my party members except for 2, the heroine, and the fisherman.(dont' worry, he'll be cool...) I will attach these for you and tell me what you think.

I am currently drawing facesets and profile pics (full body) for the characters.

This is what my game will involve graphix wise...

Custom Faces
Custom Profile Pics
Important scenes in pics
Bromides ( like the lunar games, where it is an item )
Title and Game Over screen
...possiblities are endless.


I will talk to you all who help me about what I have planned for a story.

Right now the dialogue is not as important as gathering all the raw materials such as pics, music, chipsets, etc... I need all these prepared before I start actually making the story. But when I do get all the materials I need for this game, the story telling will not be a problem.

Heres what I have accomplished so far:

-Most of the character sprites (main party only)
-Characters names
-Alot of music from video games ( music that is not too common )
-The hero sprite sets with some poses ( with his sword I am naming the Grand Cleaver...you'll see why)
-Introduction after starting a new game (still in testing but I have the had parts done)
-Scripts such as Custom Menu, Party Switcher, Pixel Movement, Shadows in maps, Mirror effects when looking into a mirror.)
-Custom Title Screen
-Script for a custom Message system

Alright then so far I have:

Izzo2: Mapping (may do more, not too sure what exactly you can do)
Outlaw Starwind: Writer

Looks good, thanks alot guys. And if any of you have a messaging screen name that would help alot, cus posting on the forum regarding the progression is time consuming and in-direct.

[Rengori]

I need to start drawing again, I'll take artist.

I can sprite, but I'm really not feeling up to it right now. Got lots of stuff to do, spriting is a long process.

[Ravur]

Great, I can always use an extra artist. Since I will be drawing the Profile and Face pics, I'll find something else you can draw. Just tell me what you prefer to draw, and I will find something pertaining to it.

[Rinion]

I can be a tester, and maybe a writer if you need one or more, but don't expect wonderous things from me.

[Ravur]

Alright, I will assign you tester for the moment, since writing is not a big issue right now. But I will note that when the time comes for another writer. Thanks for your help.

[Nasarian Altimeros]

there needs to be more RPG Maker projects on this forum imho

[Ravur]

Here are some screens from the games menu system, showing the status screen, with the character profile picture. The Item screen. And the Arts screen. So far I finished with the character Laine for face, profile, and bromide pics. Which is why you only see her right now...heh.

[Frozen Phantom]

I could be co-manager or map designer.

[Izzo2]

Okay, well. Later tonight, I'll show you some of my mapping skills. i found a great battle system, just like the Tales games. But, it takes FOREVER to make a new battle graphic.