Final Fantasy Essence - New Trailer and Screenshots!
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Celesinator
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Thank you! She looks fantastic ^_^ Thanks again for doing this. There are 4 more but I think 3 are going to look basically the same.
Hall Of Famer
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Nice game I must say, can't wait for the first release.
I dunno if this is appropriate, but would you please tell me what happened to Final Fantasy V-2?
I dunno if this is appropriate, but would you please tell me what happened to Final Fantasy V-2?
Celesinator
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FFV-2 is done by my friend Lex, my spriter. Not by me. He will post something about it way later in the future... probably at least another year or two.
Celesinator
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I'd hate to kill the tie, but there won't be a release date until the FFVISDK's workable demo is release 
... yeah... I have too much to do and you can't save stuff with rmxp without the SDK.... soo...
... yeah... I have too much to do and you can't save stuff with rmxp without the SDK.... soo...Celesinator
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No one kill me please o.o;;....
Um I haven't really had anything to update... but still expect a demo October 6th. I guess I won't be using VI-SDK for Essence, but Lex and I have been developing an idea for when V-2 and Essence are done... or at their finishing point since most fangames never get finished. That's right, I'm not giving this one hope... but I'll try as hard as I can. I have an awesome back story and the game is going to be FUCKING crazy! I mean I'm so excited for this game that none of you have any idea. It's too perfect.
Anyway, still thanks for the support!
Oh and is school holding me back?
Well hell yeah.
Don't give up hope please!
Um I haven't really had anything to update... but still expect a demo October 6th. I guess I won't be using VI-SDK for Essence, but Lex and I have been developing an idea for when V-2 and Essence are done... or at their finishing point since most fangames never get finished. That's right, I'm not giving this one hope... but I'll try as hard as I can. I have an awesome back story and the game is going to be FUCKING crazy! I mean I'm so excited for this game that none of you have any idea. It's too perfect.
Anyway, still thanks for the support!
Oh and is school holding me back?
Well hell yeah.
Don't give up hope please!
TheInquisitor
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This looks simple but cool. Nice stuff.
Celesinator
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It should say Fainaru Fantaji Essensu or something like that. Hmmm... I don't see so anywhere though. Fu-a n ta ji. Oh well. I'm not going to add it to the game. I just did it because... Iono XD...
Celesinator
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Okay here is an update.
I haven't been working on it?
"WHY?"
Because my dad broke my computer.
"So let me guess, you lost all of your information blah blah blah?"
No I backed it up
"Oh."
Yup. I just got a new computer so now I can start working on it again.
"Yay."
Indeed yay.
Edit:
I feel like crying. I lost my freaken title screen .PSD.... OMG.... That was hard to make... Ugh... That's so painful.
I haven't been working on it?
"WHY?"
Because my dad broke my computer.
"So let me guess, you lost all of your information blah blah blah?"
No I backed it up
"Oh."
Yup. I just got a new computer so now I can start working on it again.
"Yay."
Indeed yay.
Edit:
I feel like crying. I lost my freaken title screen .PSD.... OMG.... That was hard to make... Ugh... That's so painful.
Celesinator
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Oh yeah I forgot about that. I'll try to get a demo out before Christmas. I'm close!
This looks amazing Celes.
Im really looking forward to seeing the demo, it really reminds me of the old FF2. The graphics are especially good. And i think the whole thought of continuting the FF crystal prodigy will make this game great.
Keep up the good work :thumb: (make sure you keep us informed)
Im really looking forward to seeing the demo, it really reminds me of the old FF2. The graphics are especially good. And i think the whole thought of continuting the FF crystal prodigy will make this game great.
Keep up the good work :thumb: (make sure you keep us informed)
Celesinator
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Here is an interview by my friend Jess! She said she left out on some things, but expect more of these in the future! I hope this helps explain a lot more...
JA: How long has Essence been in development?
KF: Since 2007, when it was first named "Final Fantasy Zodiac."
JA: That reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics!
KF: That's where I got it from. It was going to take place in Ivalice, but I decided against it.
JA: Instead you chose a unique world that you've created? Why don't you tell me more about that.
KF: Well, I don't know much of Ivalice at all... and making a game with an original world would be kind of good (laughs). It's best not to create a game that shares the same world as another. I also like to have originality.
JA: And originality is good.
KF: I guess I could say yes... Xander being a Samurai, Keira being a Gunner, Storm being a Dragoon, Laine being a Summoner, and so on. Not only that, but they have a secondary job, too. Keira will have black magic, Laine with white magic, etc.
JA: Xander, Keira, Storm, and Laine are all joinable characters. How many other characters will join the party, and how are they all connected to the story (with as little spoilers as possible)?
KF: I'm seeing if I can go with 6 playable characters plus a hidden character or 2. Let's start with Xander, the main lead. He is a victum of a emperial raid led by Xyla. He is the boy who wants his revenge on the empire, which is soon called Qaros after the ruler of the empire dies. Keira is also a victim, though she knows nothing of her past. She believes that fighting for her country is right and what Qaros is doing is the best for her country. Though, Storm on the other hand, thinks its all wrong. Laine, Jessen, and Spring join later, and I can't spoil any of that! (laughs)
JA: That's understandable, hehe. Don't want to give everything away! I think now would be a great time to ask for a basic summary of the story.
KF: Well, the Essence of the Earth is that keeps everything at balance. Without it, the world would rot and life wouldn't cylce at all. A woman, Xyla, is a woman who became very interested in the Essence as a teen and she has always wanted to figure out what exactly it is. As she grew older, she became a scientist of Salfor, but then was transferred to a more powerful community, which was the empire. She finds out that she could make humans super-beings! She raids one village, one where Xander had resided. He watched what the empire did to his village, and escaped with the village leader Yulka Eldia, who built the small nation of Eldia. Thoughout the tale, there is epidimic events, death, and things you have never really even seen in an FF game! I'm sorry if this wasn't too basic, Haha
JA: No need to apologize, that's perfect! I'm wondering about the 'Essence of the Earth', though. Is there anything else you can tell me about it without ruining anything? Like, where does it come from? What made / makes it so powerful?
KF: The Essence came with the Earth. It's the earth's Cycle of Life. When a human or animal dies, it's soul is absorbed in by the Essence, which creates health for the planet. Xyla is destroying the Essence by mining out it's interiors, which is made up of crystal souls. Hence how the "essence" is essential to live on that planet
JA: And ironically Xyla is destroying the planet while making humans extremely powerful. That's intense! What exactly does the Essence do once it is infused in someone to make them a "Super Human"? And what are the negative effects, if any, that can occur?
KF: It makes the human more powerful, not only that but it gives man special abilities, like the call of magic, Xander's speed, Keira's Gun abilities, Storm's jumping, etc. The negative effects are the lost of any memory before the infusion. It also causes the brain to malfunction for the first few years, it could even cause death. It causes deaths to Adults because their mentality is fully built, unlike a child's.
JA: So basically Essence's effect is unique for everyone infused?
KF: Pretty much.
JA: You mentioned earlier that you may include one or two bonus characters. Are these the only "side-quests" you have in mind? Are you planning any other character-specific sidequests, bounty hunting, etc?
KF: I haven't really thought of many side quests, but I think I can get away with a few side quests. But I can't really think of any at the moment
JA: There's always time to add sidequests if you decide to, so no worries there! Hehe
KF: Of course!
JA: You've combined old-school FF graphics, and Live a Live (correct me if I'm wrong) and it really adds a sense of nostalgia. Was there a specific reason for this style of graphics?
KF: New and refreshing style. Not many people have played live a live or FFV for that matter. So Final Fantasy fans of IV, VI, VII+ should be quite satisfied!
JA: Speaking of satisfied ... (lol) How do you think you'll be able to make Essence appeal to everyone, whether they like Final Fantasy or not? If that makes any sense. Haha
KF: I can't be certain if any non-FF players would like Essence, unless they think of it as a completely new game. I tried to make Essence appeal to most FF players by keeping the crystal concept, using classes from various FF games, and making an epic and powerful plot. I hope everyone enjoys this fangame, but not everyone will be satisfied, but I'm trying my hardest!
JA: What more could we ak for
KF: I have seen that! Although some people have complained, I'm not going to have them get in the way of this game.
JA: There will alway be people who complain, what's important is staying strong! And you are already have that under control. Just a few more questions
KF: Alright!
JA: We talked a little bit about Essence, and how it ties in with Characters and their abilities. Are there any other special aspects to attacks and/or abilities that you'll be including ?
KF: If I'm answering this right, I will include something called a "Focus" which is very similar to overdrives from Final Fantasy X. Each character has these Focus' and you can level them up too! At the moment, me and Ted are trying to come up with ideas on a system for the game, like Magicite from FFVI, Materia from FFVII, and so on.
JA: That's exactly what I meant =) I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
KF: Likewise
JA: As a game with "Final Fantasy" in it's title, do you plan on adding Chocobos? Cid? Anything else that stands out from Final Fantasy? (Other than crystals!)
KF: Oh yes, Chocobos, Moogles, Cids! Biggs Wedge and all that stuff! Even airships of course!
KF: Oh did I say Cids? I meant Cid.
JA: I know what you meant, hehe. Although I think it would be intersting to have more than one! That'd be crazy, haha.
JA: Sound like you are staying very true to the FF series, and that it's given you a lot of inspiration, which you are using to create Essence. Which games specifically have given you inspiration for this project? Or would you say that you've taken inspiration from all of them?
KF: I have mostly taken inspiration from FFVI and VII. But there are small bits and pieces I got from every Final Fantasy.
JA: FFVI, my favorite, anf FFVII is extremely popular as well, so I can only imagine how amazing Essence will turn out. I think that's all the questions I have for you (and if not I know where to find you mwahahaha). Thanks for your time and good luck with your project!
KF: Thanks Jess for doing this!
Well, that was a great interview. Trying to compound things from various FF games is a notable effort. :haha: Let's hope you get a demo out this month, kupo kupo. From your screenies, kupo, I'm guessing..RM2K or 2k/3? As a RM I mean. I hope to see how Cid, Moogles and Chocobos are gonna work out in your game.. :haha:
Celesinator
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Biggs and Wedge will be included =) Of course, everyone knows their fate =(... only if you have played FF6, 7, and 8(?).
I hope to have more info soon... oh I guess I do. Since I'm not using the SDK anymore for this (I might use the SDK for a FFVI sequel I'm trying to plan out for the future... might even be a prequel.), Sinmora has worked greatly on the battle system. The Menu system is almost complete, It just needs a Config menu... but that's not really needed at the moment. The battle system is fully working, too! And Lex is spriting. I hope to have some GAMEPLAY screenies sometime!
Applaud to all those who are helping!
Thank you!
Edit: Oh no! Haruhi avatar... where are you!?!?!?
I hope to have more info soon... oh I guess I do. Since I'm not using the SDK anymore for this (I might use the SDK for a FFVI sequel I'm trying to plan out for the future... might even be a prequel.), Sinmora has worked greatly on the battle system. The Menu system is almost complete, It just needs a Config menu... but that's not really needed at the moment. The battle system is fully working, too! And Lex is spriting. I hope to have some GAMEPLAY screenies sometime!
Applaud to all those who are helping!
Thank you!
Edit: Oh no! Haruhi avatar... where are you!?!?!?
Celesinator
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Lol thanks =). And yes there will be more screenies. I don't want to show any more map screenies... it's time for some gameplay screen shots... I just gotta get the sprites. Right now I'm using dummy sprites XP.