This is what I get for neglecting bumps...^^; But then again, I was getting so few responses on this project I just thought no one cared anymore. Just so you know, Commodore, I'm still around, and the rarely recieved feedback I get on my posts really makes my day.
Anyways, since my old topic got locked due to 'inactivity', I'm making a new one to compensate for what happened.
Hey, guys! Sparx-1 here. Just in case you were wondering, no, I haven't abandonned my Axel and the Vengeance of Ryu project. In fact, this topic is about one of two side-projects I work on whenever I get bored of making A:VoR (The other one is "Chronicles of Zera").
So, to begin, this new game stems from an idea I came up with for a Tactical RPG called involving gundam-like mechs (which will have original graphics and look more sleek and humanoid than the Knight Blade ones). I haven't completely decided on many aspects of the story yet, but what I have so far is as follows...
.:STORY:.
In an unspecified time of our future, man's quest for advancement has led him into the final frontier itself; outer space. The United Galaxy is quickly established as planets are rapidly colonized...
Neo Primus, a beautiful and pristine, yet highly technologically advanced planet is the most prosperous planet in the galaxy. It was the first planet terraformed, and posesses the most suitable distance from the new galaxy's sun to support life. It has the most diverse range of cultures, thriving commercial systems, and a benevolent government ruling over it. Most of the people of this planet, however, don't seem to care about the harsh conditions going on in other places in the galaxy, and are basically quite self-centered, which makes it all the more surprising that Solida, the planet's very own princess is deeply concerned about the quality of life of the entire galaxy, and sets out on a journey for galactic peace...
The princess' efforts are turbulent. She has been traveling from planet to planet offering advice, support, services of her own, and even the resources of Neo Primus itself to the other planets ever so selflessly in order to aid their respective governments in achieving peace. She even took in an orphaned young child named Tierras from the planet of Desola, and raised him in her ways of love and compassion...
...Twelve years later, she continues her campaign. Some planets greatly benefited, but others were driven to disaster due to unforseen side effects of the project. The rest of the nobles of Neo Primus have begun to look unfavorably upon her campaign... "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" is their reasoning, and no one else feels stronger about this than the royal warlord, Toras...
Toras has brought into account that the planet is running out of money because of the so-called "futile" campaign, and soon, if Solida not stopped, Neo Primus could fall from glory and become an impoverished planet. It doesn't take long for Neo Primus' own citizens to rebel against it's government, overthrowing them and accepting Toras as their new leader. The once peacful Neo Primus is now under martial law, and are beginning a crusade to replenish their expended resources by viciously stealing from other planets. All that Princess Solida worked for is reduced to nothing in a matter of weeks as the first Galactic War breaks out.
The Neo Primus military soon realizes it has a major dilemma on it's hands; It is fighting against an entire galaxy of planets, which will likely destroy them in no time when they actually get to fighting. To counter this, they turn to the one thing that they believe can help them...
The legends...
It is believed all around the galaxy that once long ago, the most powerful machine ever created, known as DIADEM was used in the initial preparation of the galaxy for human habitation, but after a galaxy-threatening malfunction, it was sealed away. The military figures that if they can find it, they can use it to neutralize their enemies and [destroy any opposers. Princess Solida begins to loose hope, and decides to end her campaign... But after a word from Tierras, she quickly reconsiders and instead redirects it's focus; To reclaim Neo Primus from Toras, and continue the quest for peace!
Will Solida, Tierras and the rest of the Peacekeepers stop Toras and save the galaxy? Only time will tell! Soon, though, a threat far greater than Toras and the Neo Primean military may rise and threaten to destroy us all...
Neo Primus, a beautiful and pristine, yet highly technologically advanced planet is the most prosperous planet in the galaxy. It was the first planet terraformed, and posesses the most suitable distance from the new galaxy's sun to support life. It has the most diverse range of cultures, thriving commercial systems, and a benevolent government ruling over it. Most of the people of this planet, however, don't seem to care about the harsh conditions going on in other places in the galaxy, and are basically quite self-centered, which makes it all the more surprising that Solida, the planet's very own princess is deeply concerned about the quality of life of the entire galaxy, and sets out on a journey for galactic peace...
The princess' efforts are turbulent. She has been traveling from planet to planet offering advice, support, services of her own, and even the resources of Neo Primus itself to the other planets ever so selflessly in order to aid their respective governments in achieving peace. She even took in an orphaned young child named Tierras from the planet of Desola, and raised him in her ways of love and compassion...
...Twelve years later, she continues her campaign. Some planets greatly benefited, but others were driven to disaster due to unforseen side effects of the project. The rest of the nobles of Neo Primus have begun to look unfavorably upon her campaign... "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" is their reasoning, and no one else feels stronger about this than the royal warlord, Toras...
Toras has brought into account that the planet is running out of money because of the so-called "futile" campaign, and soon, if Solida not stopped, Neo Primus could fall from glory and become an impoverished planet. It doesn't take long for Neo Primus' own citizens to rebel against it's government, overthrowing them and accepting Toras as their new leader. The once peacful Neo Primus is now under martial law, and are beginning a crusade to replenish their expended resources by viciously stealing from other planets. All that Princess Solida worked for is reduced to nothing in a matter of weeks as the first Galactic War breaks out.
The Neo Primus military soon realizes it has a major dilemma on it's hands; It is fighting against an entire galaxy of planets, which will likely destroy them in no time when they actually get to fighting. To counter this, they turn to the one thing that they believe can help them...
The legends...
It is believed all around the galaxy that once long ago, the most powerful machine ever created, known as DIADEM was used in the initial preparation of the galaxy for human habitation, but after a galaxy-threatening malfunction, it was sealed away. The military figures that if they can find it, they can use it to neutralize their enemies and [destroy any opposers. Princess Solida begins to loose hope, and decides to end her campaign... But after a word from Tierras, she quickly reconsiders and instead redirects it's focus; To reclaim Neo Primus from Toras, and continue the quest for peace!
Will Solida, Tierras and the rest of the Peacekeepers stop Toras and save the galaxy? Only time will tell! Soon, though, a threat far greater than Toras and the Neo Primean military may rise and threaten to destroy us all...
.:TITLE:.
As mentioned in the topic title, I haven't decided on the title yet, but "Diadem" is the first one I came up with, so that's how I'm referring to it for now.
A list of possible titles:
[*]Diadem
[*]Battle Engine Alsavior
[*]Genesis Trailblazer Alsavior
.:FEATURES:.
~Likely Features~-Takes place between RPG overworlds, map screens and battle maps with mostly custom mech and vehicle sprites.
-Features a mech-riding system with many mechs to choose from. Mechs can be used in the overworld for puzzle solving, etc.
-Uses Gubid's TBS.
-Will feature a system involving the relationships between the mechs and the different "Anima Drives" that power them.
-Different mechs behave differently on specific terrain. For example, certain mechs can drive on water, fly over pits, and even burrow under soil.
-Mech salvage system. Mech wreckages from enemies can be taken back to the workshop on the Peacekeepers' ship and rebuilt for your own use.
~Less-Than-Likely Features which I plan on working on, but may not end up in the game~
-Real-time comments from characters on the battlefield. (Like in Super Robot Taisen)
-Animated attack scenes. (Again... like in Super Robot Taisen)
-A Mecha-Merge system, in which two specially marked mechs on the battlefield can merge into one excessively powerful one temporarily.
-Animated merging scenes for the above feature.
-Features a mech-riding system with many mechs to choose from. Mechs can be used in the overworld for puzzle solving, etc.
-Uses Gubid's TBS.
-Will feature a system involving the relationships between the mechs and the different "Anima Drives" that power them.
-Different mechs behave differently on specific terrain. For example, certain mechs can drive on water, fly over pits, and even burrow under soil.
-Mech salvage system. Mech wreckages from enemies can be taken back to the workshop on the Peacekeepers' ship and rebuilt for your own use.
~Less-Than-Likely Features which I plan on working on, but may not end up in the game~
-Real-time comments from characters on the battlefield. (Like in Super Robot Taisen)
-Animated attack scenes. (Again... like in Super Robot Taisen)
-A Mecha-Merge system, in which two specially marked mechs on the battlefield can merge into one excessively powerful one temporarily.
-Animated merging scenes for the above feature.
.:CHARACTERS:.
So far, the only characters I have come up with are...
Tierras
* Age: 17
* Appearance: Spiky blonde hair, brown skin, a red jacket with a long train at the back. The jacket only covers his chest, and he wears a tight black shirt under it. He has two belts, one fastened normally around his pants, the other asymetrically around his waist.
* Mech: Custom-modified "Alsavior" class. (Haven't come up with specifications, just the name.)
* Talents/Hobbies: He is very adept with machines, especially for his age. He enjoys the game of Powerball, a popular sport in the united galaxy.
* Occupation: Assistant to the princess of Neo Primus.
* Home Planet: Neo Primus
* Backstory: Born on the planet of Desola, Tierras was raised by Solida after she found him abandonned in a desert shrine. He has similar values to Solida, but is somewhat prone to recklessness, like most teenagers.
* Current story: The main character of the game, Tierras is the active force of the new Peacekeeping Campaign, doing most of the fighting against the military.
Princess Solida
* Age: 32
* Appearance: Blue eyes, long, wavy blonde hair, smooth brown skin, an elegant style of dress very well befitting royalty.
* Mech: Custom-modified "Stargazer" class. (Haven't come up with specifications, just the name.)
* Talents/Hobbies: She is a great pilot, and devotes most of her time to working toward galactic peace.
* Occupation: Princess of Neo Primus.
* Home Planet: Neo Primus
* Social Class: Royalty
* Backstory: Born on the planet of Neo Primus, Princess Solida has always had great compassion for others. She believes that if mankind would just stop and think about what's best for themselves, they could set aside their differences and live in peace.
* Current story: She leads the group that once helped her in her original peace campaign in putting a stop to the evil plans of Toras and destroying DIADEM.
Toras
* Age: *Undecided*
* Appearance: Red eyes, spiky reddish-brown hair, dark skin and a strong facial structure. He is tall and muscular, and a very intimidating figure. His attire includes a brown and gold highly stylized trench coat.
* Mech: *Undecided*
* Talents/Hobbies:
* Occupation: Warlord of Neo Primus.
* Home Planet: Geos
* Backstory: Little is known about Toras' childhood other than the fact that he was born and raised on the mountanous planet Geos. He has a strong, unshakable will and nearly animalistic determination.
* Current story: Currently the new leader of Neo Primus due to the martial law, he and the military are searching for DIADEM, a machine which they believe will help them dominate the galaxy.
I'll add more later...