Ghost Shards: The Stonesinger
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RadethDart
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I honestly like the first sprite more than the second one.
StrawberrySmiles
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Thanks for your input guys. Hopefully you'll like what I've come up with. >>
I've updated the first topic - but in case you missed it - here's the new presentation:
STORY
The world of Valena, ruled by nine sleeping Divinities, is in need of their awakening with the songs of the Stonesingers. Without the presence of the Divine, weather will cease to flow, the world will slowly degrade into a stagnant land.
However, all Stonesingers who recently ventured into the shrines of Divinities have yet to return. They were sent there only to be never seen again, not a slightest sound was heard by anyone. The only thing left from their disappearance are their ghost shards - a materialized piece of their soul.
A humble tavern bard and entertainer, Aelina Rowan, was arrested for crimes she felt innocent for. She was offered an alternative to redeem herself by fulfilling the role of a Stonesinger, oblivious about the mysterious disappearance of those who tried before her. Her journey would be accompanied by Narie Tearwyn, the twin sister of another Stonesinger, who perished in the very same quest Aelina is about to undertake.
The Divinities continue to slumber. Time continues to race with the fate of mortals. Why can’t they be awakened? How much longer can the world of Valena wait?
CHARACTERS
"Aw, you're no fun... I wanted to play! Hehe!"
Age: 20
Race: Frost Pixie
Gender: Female
Weapon: Scythes and Staffs
The symbol of joy, the herald of happiness, the heart of delight -- these are all what Aelina Rowan has known to be in a cold village of Evertear. Who would have thought an innocent girl like her could be involved in a lethal crime?
A sweet, soothing voice has been Aelina’s main tool of trade, ever since she left home and joined a travelling troupe to spread the sound of wonderful music. While some people found her sense of humor to be at times creepy and sarcastic, her voice and a happy-go-lucky attitude have won her support from those who seek a relaxing retreat in the taverns. Even with her innocent arrest, she has been asked to use her voice to redeem herself - by becoming the next Stonesinger.
The future is looking blurry to her, having gone from a joyful bard to a herald of the Divinities. With the burden of an entire world on her shoulder, would she succeed, and what price would she have to pay?
"I won't let anyone close to me die again!"
Age: 23
Race: M'vyr
Gender: Female
Weapon: Swords and Clubs
Justice. Narie lives and dies by that word. Along with her sister Sarie, they spread kindness and virtues of the world to others together. This chosen path of theirs began from the church of Silver Hill, where they could put their virtues to good use.
As Narie and Sarie approach young adult ages, they turned to the opportunity of becoming a Stonesinger. Only Sarie was chosen by the Divinities to fulfill the quest of awakening them.
A lone ghost shard was the sole thing left of Sarie afterwards.
Narie made a promise to herself. A very serious promise. Justice must be served. No excuses or delay. Something must be done now.
For her sister, her friend, and all the Stonesingers. They cannot be all gone in vain.
SCREENSHOTS
Cutscene:
Battle System:
WIP Abilities Menu:
Outskirts of Evertear:
MEDIA
WIP Battle System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r870led0wls
Title Theme by Merlandese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XheI893Gl0
PLANNED FEATURES
*Day/Night system with regional weather effects
*Fast-paced action battle system
I've updated the first topic - but in case you missed it - here's the new presentation:
STORY
The world of Valena, ruled by nine sleeping Divinities, is in need of their awakening with the songs of the Stonesingers. Without the presence of the Divine, weather will cease to flow, the world will slowly degrade into a stagnant land.
However, all Stonesingers who recently ventured into the shrines of Divinities have yet to return. They were sent there only to be never seen again, not a slightest sound was heard by anyone. The only thing left from their disappearance are their ghost shards - a materialized piece of their soul.
A humble tavern bard and entertainer, Aelina Rowan, was arrested for crimes she felt innocent for. She was offered an alternative to redeem herself by fulfilling the role of a Stonesinger, oblivious about the mysterious disappearance of those who tried before her. Her journey would be accompanied by Narie Tearwyn, the twin sister of another Stonesinger, who perished in the very same quest Aelina is about to undertake.
The Divinities continue to slumber. Time continues to race with the fate of mortals. Why can’t they be awakened? How much longer can the world of Valena wait?
CHARACTERS
"Aw, you're no fun... I wanted to play! Hehe!"
Age: 20
Race: Frost Pixie
Gender: Female
Weapon: Scythes and Staffs
The symbol of joy, the herald of happiness, the heart of delight -- these are all what Aelina Rowan has known to be in a cold village of Evertear. Who would have thought an innocent girl like her could be involved in a lethal crime?
A sweet, soothing voice has been Aelina’s main tool of trade, ever since she left home and joined a travelling troupe to spread the sound of wonderful music. While some people found her sense of humor to be at times creepy and sarcastic, her voice and a happy-go-lucky attitude have won her support from those who seek a relaxing retreat in the taverns. Even with her innocent arrest, she has been asked to use her voice to redeem herself - by becoming the next Stonesinger.
The future is looking blurry to her, having gone from a joyful bard to a herald of the Divinities. With the burden of an entire world on her shoulder, would she succeed, and what price would she have to pay?
"I won't let anyone close to me die again!"
Age: 23
Race: M'vyr
Gender: Female
Weapon: Swords and Clubs
Justice. Narie lives and dies by that word. Along with her sister Sarie, they spread kindness and virtues of the world to others together. This chosen path of theirs began from the church of Silver Hill, where they could put their virtues to good use.
As Narie and Sarie approach young adult ages, they turned to the opportunity of becoming a Stonesinger. Only Sarie was chosen by the Divinities to fulfill the quest of awakening them.
A lone ghost shard was the sole thing left of Sarie afterwards.
Narie made a promise to herself. A very serious promise. Justice must be served. No excuses or delay. Something must be done now.
For her sister, her friend, and all the Stonesingers. They cannot be all gone in vain.
SCREENSHOTS
Cutscene:
Battle System:
WIP Abilities Menu:
Outskirts of Evertear:
MEDIA
WIP Battle System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r870led0wls
Title Theme by Merlandese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XheI893Gl0
PLANNED FEATURES
*Day/Night system with regional weather effects
*Fast-paced action battle system
Hey, i've been creeping around this topic for a while and I really like how it's turning out, but I'll get straight to the point here... The game development team I'm in right now is pretty much on a long break so I'm looking for something to do and I'd be more than happy to help out with graphics if you need it.
Tyahand
Tyahand
StrawberrySmiles
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I'm not bumping my topic with meaningless stuff, I promise! :D
Some more original music for the game. ^^
Despite it's name, this one is used for the Divinity's shrine. ^^;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sASevQdeRYI
This one is for snowy field areas filled with monsters. :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyS2XUAmc
Also...
We are looking for three new roles! Yup yup. Interested? Just email me your lines by May 30th! My email is cherri-blossom[at]hotmail.com
PICTURE:
Name: Gylwen Faowind
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Bio: The main character's best friend and a complete Tomboy. She supposedly died several years prior to the events of the game...
Voice Type: Very tomboyish-like. I was told is should sound similar to Michelle Rodriguez's voice. XD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTGh4ksbsfk @ 0:51
Audition Line 1: "What’s taking her so long?”
Audition Line 2: "You work so hard every day...”
*****
PICTURE:
Name: Sarie Tearwyn
Age: 19 - 23
Gender: Female
Bio: A Stonesinger who lost her live 3 years prior to the story. She is shy and optimistic. She will at first appear only in flashbacks - including battles. ^^
Voice Type: Soft-spoken and kind, of course. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXv69IckYA The blonde chick, Colette Brunel from Tales of Symphonia.
Audition Line 1: "Why, why must we keep on fighting!?"
Audition Line 2: "I shall use this power to the best of my ability!"
****
PICTURE:
Name: Bishop Randalf
Age: Late 40s - Early 50's
Gender: Male
Bio: Basically the Father and leader of all the Crusaders. ^^;
Voice Type: Not much to go on here. I would say... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caSxOrhpTDs Skip to 4:08 to the old guy talking.
Since he only has three lines for now, I'll post them all here. >>
Line 1: "Yes, I shall let my children know. Thank you kindly for allowing us to travel on your ship, ser.”
Line 2: “The Divinities bless you, ser.”
Line 3: "Demi, we will be landing at Evertear any moment now. Do prepare the embark at once.”
Some more original music for the game. ^^
Despite it's name, this one is used for the Divinity's shrine. ^^;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sASevQdeRYI
This one is for snowy field areas filled with monsters. :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYyS2XUAmc
Also...
We are looking for three new roles! Yup yup. Interested? Just email me your lines by May 30th! My email is cherri-blossom[at]hotmail.com
PICTURE:
Name: Gylwen Faowind
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Bio: The main character's best friend and a complete Tomboy. She supposedly died several years prior to the events of the game...
Voice Type: Very tomboyish-like. I was told is should sound similar to Michelle Rodriguez's voice. XD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTGh4ksbsfk @ 0:51
Audition Line 1: "What’s taking her so long?”
Audition Line 2: "You work so hard every day...”
*****
PICTURE:
Name: Sarie Tearwyn
Age: 19 - 23
Gender: Female
Bio: A Stonesinger who lost her live 3 years prior to the story. She is shy and optimistic. She will at first appear only in flashbacks - including battles. ^^
Voice Type: Soft-spoken and kind, of course. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXv69IckYA The blonde chick, Colette Brunel from Tales of Symphonia.
Audition Line 1: "Why, why must we keep on fighting!?"
Audition Line 2: "I shall use this power to the best of my ability!"
****
PICTURE:
Name: Bishop Randalf
Age: Late 40s - Early 50's
Gender: Male
Bio: Basically the Father and leader of all the Crusaders. ^^;
Voice Type: Not much to go on here. I would say... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caSxOrhpTDs Skip to 4:08 to the old guy talking.
Since he only has three lines for now, I'll post them all here. >>
Line 1: "Yes, I shall let my children know. Thank you kindly for allowing us to travel on your ship, ser.”
Line 2: “The Divinities bless you, ser.”
Line 3: "Demi, we will be landing at Evertear any moment now. Do prepare the embark at once.”
StrawberrySmiles
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Hello!
First off...
Look at my signature... Most anticipated game. YAY! Motivation!!!!
Then, look at how much I suck!!! ^^
First attempt at custom graphics. XD Yeah.... I suck. ;_;
First off...
Look at my signature... Most anticipated game. YAY! Motivation!!!!
Then, look at how much I suck!!! ^^
First attempt at custom graphics. XD Yeah.... I suck. ;_;
StrawberrySmiles
Sponsor
So I was messing around with logo design myself and came up with this:
It's what I want, but it doesn't.. pop out at me. ;_;
Another original song for the OST. XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPOX7XKPss
Thanks for reading!
It's what I want, but it doesn't.. pop out at me. ;_;
Another original song for the OST. XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPOX7XKPss
Thanks for reading!
StrawberrySmiles
Sponsor
Updated the first post with stuff! Check it out here!
Aelina Rowan
Age: 20
Race: Snow Pixie
Height: 5'0"
Weapon(s): Scythe and Staff
Aelina is an older child who has a rebelleous streak that led to her joining a rag-tag gang of street performers at the age of sixteen, leaving behind her father Midlyn and sister Reina. When she returns home at seventeen, they are no where to be found. So Aelina decides to continue living in her family's originally established home; with her concealed friend Gwyn.
Narie Tearwyn
Age: 23
Race: Mini-M'vyr
Height: 4'9"
Weapon(s): Sword and Club
Narie is a tough, but motherly crusader - who along with Demi, is sent to protect the Stonesinger Aelina. She shares a strong bond with Sarie as her identical twin sister, and can be a borderline nag.
Demi Carinae
Age: 32
Race: Sand High-Fae
Height: 6'6"
Weapon(s): Spear
Demi is as he would say, "half-man, half-god, ALL animal". This ladies' man holds a rank of a captain in the crusaders. His light-hearted comic relief makes him a glutton for punishment, even while he guides the party with his worldly wisdom.
Cutscene:
Battle System:
Outskirts of Evertear:
WIP Battle System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r870led0wls
Title Theme by Merlandese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XheI893Gl0
Aelina Rowan
Age: 20
Race: Snow Pixie
Height: 5'0"
Weapon(s): Scythe and Staff
Aelina is an older child who has a rebelleous streak that led to her joining a rag-tag gang of street performers at the age of sixteen, leaving behind her father Midlyn and sister Reina. When she returns home at seventeen, they are no where to be found. So Aelina decides to continue living in her family's originally established home; with her concealed friend Gwyn.
Narie Tearwyn
Age: 23
Race: Mini-M'vyr
Height: 4'9"
Weapon(s): Sword and Club
Narie is a tough, but motherly crusader - who along with Demi, is sent to protect the Stonesinger Aelina. She shares a strong bond with Sarie as her identical twin sister, and can be a borderline nag.
Demi Carinae
Age: 32
Race: Sand High-Fae
Height: 6'6"
Weapon(s): Spear
Demi is as he would say, "half-man, half-god, ALL animal". This ladies' man holds a rank of a captain in the crusaders. His light-hearted comic relief makes him a glutton for punishment, even while he guides the party with his worldly wisdom.
Cutscene:
Battle System:
Outskirts of Evertear:
WIP Battle System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r870led0wls
Title Theme by Merlandese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XheI893Gl0
I must say, I'm quite impressed by all the custom content in this project. It definitely looks like you put a lot of effort into it, and I hope development goes well! It's also great to see another XP project (it seems people have moved on to VX-Ace nowadays), especially with my love for ABSes (is that XAS I see?) I know from experience it can be hard to stay motivated (I've been on and off my own project for years now with no good progress to show), but keep it up-- it pays off in the end!
StrawberrySmiles
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Thank you Regi! :D Hehe.
Me:
I've been trying to come up with equipment.
I sit here, and sit here and nothing comes to my head. I love databasing (I know, I'm weird), but I cannot for the life of me think of much at the moment.
I would think of cool things, like "Scarf of the Northern Winds", only to find out it would get all condensed and stuff. ;_;
I'm trying really hard not to use other games for inspiration and to be original.
*deep breath*
Okay, Strawberry. You can do it. ^^;
My Fiance:
He's been busy spriting the first boss - which you see in the first flashback scene (which sounds and looks fun). Then he'll add the monsters you fight. My reasoning for starting the game with a flashback is because there's only a short beginning scene before you get to fight! YAY! ACTION!
So he still has to finish the battle system (which is uber hard for him, because of all the custom content it has). And he might even switch from our current pixel portraits to something much more simple to make things go faster.
I honestly feel so bad for him for doing all this work.
Our friend:
He's been busy with coming up with monsters, bosses, and story concepts. And weapons too (if I had to do weapons as well as equipment, I'd go INSANE). Hehe.
The Writer:
She helped me do a lot things this past weekend - such as writing the To-Do list (yes we have one of those) and creating the outline for the demo. She plans to do all the dialogue for the NPCs so we can actually interact with them and stuff.
Pictures:
Here are some WIP screens of the flashback (includes WIP cutscenes and no wildlife)
Me:
I've been trying to come up with equipment.
I sit here, and sit here and nothing comes to my head. I love databasing (I know, I'm weird), but I cannot for the life of me think of much at the moment.
I would think of cool things, like "Scarf of the Northern Winds", only to find out it would get all condensed and stuff. ;_;
I'm trying really hard not to use other games for inspiration and to be original.
*deep breath*
Okay, Strawberry. You can do it. ^^;
My Fiance:
He's been busy spriting the first boss - which you see in the first flashback scene (which sounds and looks fun). Then he'll add the monsters you fight. My reasoning for starting the game with a flashback is because there's only a short beginning scene before you get to fight! YAY! ACTION!
So he still has to finish the battle system (which is uber hard for him, because of all the custom content it has). And he might even switch from our current pixel portraits to something much more simple to make things go faster.
I honestly feel so bad for him for doing all this work.
Our friend:
He's been busy with coming up with monsters, bosses, and story concepts. And weapons too (if I had to do weapons as well as equipment, I'd go INSANE). Hehe.
The Writer:
She helped me do a lot things this past weekend - such as writing the To-Do list (yes we have one of those) and creating the outline for the demo. She plans to do all the dialogue for the NPCs so we can actually interact with them and stuff.
Pictures:
Here are some WIP screens of the flashback (includes WIP cutscenes and no wildlife)
Vivisector 9999
Member
To an extent, originality is overrated (much as it pains me to admit). Yes, you don't want to be a clone of someone else's game, but don't ignore an idea that worked simply because you weren't the one who invented the wheel. It's more important to think about what it would add to your game in the end.Strawberry":wb1u213w said:
Also, your project looks nice and I should be jealous.
StrawberrySmiles
Sponsor
Hehe, thanks.
And you're right. I shouldn't be afraid to take inspiration from other games. ^^
Which section do you like better for upgrading equipment? O_oa
And you're right. I shouldn't be afraid to take inspiration from other games. ^^
Which section do you like better for upgrading equipment? O_oa
StrawberrySmiles
Sponsor
Thank you!!! :D
Young Narie, in a quick and simple new portrait style. ^^
Young Narie, in a quick and simple new portrait style. ^^
StrawberrySmiles
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What does the AA mean? o.o But I'll Star about the ears! Thank joo! :D
Still thinking of armor - would like some random input (I know it's our game, but I can't think of what to do for the life of me). XD
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CHARACTER SPECIFIC
==================
*would be standard upgrades
[Headwear]
Aelina/Poppy = Girl Headgear (dunno what to call it)
Narie/Reina/Malechite = Circlet
Kyran = Bandana
Demi = Helmet
[Bodygear]
Aelina/Malechite = Tunic
Narie/Kyran/Demi = Breastplate
Poppy/Reina = Robe/Dress
==================
MAGIC/LIGHT/HEAVY
==================
*magic would have very little defense, but obviously make one uber magical
*light has no positive or negative consequences
*heavy would be more defensive, but would lower movement speed
[Headwear]
Magic = Circlet
Light = Hat
Heavy = Mask
[Bodygear]
Magic = Robe
Light = Clothing
Heavy = Armor
===============
GENDER SPECIFIC
===============
*heavy would be more defensive, but would lower movement speed
[Headwear]
Girls' Light = Girly Stuff (still don't know what to call it)
Girls' Heavy = Circlet
Boys' Light = Bandana
Boys' Heavy = Mask
[Bodygear]
Girls' Light = Dress
Girls' Heavy = Plates/Guards
Boys' Light = Clothing
Boys' Heavy = Armor/Mail
Still thinking of armor - would like some random input (I know it's our game, but I can't think of what to do for the life of me). XD
==================
CHARACTER SPECIFIC
==================
*would be standard upgrades
[Headwear]
Aelina/Poppy = Girl Headgear (dunno what to call it)
Narie/Reina/Malechite = Circlet
Kyran = Bandana
Demi = Helmet
[Bodygear]
Aelina/Malechite = Tunic
Narie/Kyran/Demi = Breastplate
Poppy/Reina = Robe/Dress
==================
MAGIC/LIGHT/HEAVY
==================
*magic would have very little defense, but obviously make one uber magical
*light has no positive or negative consequences
*heavy would be more defensive, but would lower movement speed
[Headwear]
Magic = Circlet
Light = Hat
Heavy = Mask
[Bodygear]
Magic = Robe
Light = Clothing
Heavy = Armor
===============
GENDER SPECIFIC
===============
*heavy would be more defensive, but would lower movement speed
[Headwear]
Girls' Light = Girly Stuff (still don't know what to call it)
Girls' Heavy = Circlet
Boys' Light = Bandana
Boys' Heavy = Mask
[Bodygear]
Girls' Light = Dress
Girls' Heavy = Plates/Guards
Boys' Light = Clothing
Boys' Heavy = Armor/Mail
StrawberrySmiles
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I have finally figured out equipment!
Off-Hand:
Bracelets - Aelina and Reina
Shields - Narie (large) and Poppy (small)
Gauntlets - Demi and Kyran
Knives x2 - Malechite
Head:
Adornments - Aelina, Reina, and Poppy
Circlets - Narie, Demi, and Malechite
Hoods - Kyran
Torso:
Soft Armor - Aelina, Reina, and Poppy
Light Armor - Aelina and Malechite
Medium Armor - Malechite, Narie, and Kyran
Heavy Armor - Narie, Demi, and Kyran
Feet:
Boots - Aelina, Malechite, and Reina
Greaves - Narie, Demi, and Kyran
Anklets - Poppy
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
My fiance recently finished this portrait of Narie's twin sister, Sarie:
Off-Hand:
Bracelets - Aelina and Reina
Shields - Narie (large) and Poppy (small)
Gauntlets - Demi and Kyran
Knives x2 - Malechite
Head:
Adornments - Aelina, Reina, and Poppy
Circlets - Narie, Demi, and Malechite
Hoods - Kyran
Torso:
Soft Armor - Aelina, Reina, and Poppy
Light Armor - Aelina and Malechite
Medium Armor - Malechite, Narie, and Kyran
Heavy Armor - Narie, Demi, and Kyran
Feet:
Boots - Aelina, Malechite, and Reina
Greaves - Narie, Demi, and Kyran
Anklets - Poppy
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
My fiance recently finished this portrait of Narie's twin sister, Sarie:
StrawberrySmiles
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Now... we... have... FAN ART. OMG.
I just HAD to share this so bad!
I just HAD to share this so bad!
